text:
Texas Stars End Preseason With 6-1 Throttling of Rampage
Posted by Stephen Meserve on October 05, 2014
Three goals from defenseman point to potential strong suit on the team...
Maxime Fortunus had two goals. (Credit: Christina Shapiro/Texas Stars)
The Stars defense showed off what should be a strength of the team this season, scoring in bunches from distance. John Klingberg opened the scoring and Maxime Fortunus added two of his own from the point to defeat the San Antonio Rampage in both team's final preseason action.
"We have some good [new] guys like Honka and Klingberg," said captain Fortunus, who scored two goals and earned first star honors. "They're new blood that's going to help our offense a lot. They are good defensively at the same time. We've always been a team that's good in our own end, and that's how we generate offense."
The Stars iced a lineup very close to what they expect to put out against Iowa in this Saturday's season opener. The Rampage put a lot of tryout players into the contest as they worked to determine who would make their 2014-15 squad.
"It was a chance to bump some lines around," said Coach Laxdal. "There are a few spots being fought for here, Karlsson and Smith trying to establish themselves in the lineup. We had some good situations. We have a good core group of players who can bring it every night."
The power play, which was the best in the AHL last season, was hot today with two goals to their credit.
"Teams are going to look to stop it for sure," said Fortunus, reflecting on last year's success. "We're just going to do our thing. We are going to go out there and outwork the other team. It's about our power play."
Goaltending looked solid again as Jussi Rynnas started and Jack Campbell finished. The tandem only allowed one goal on 29 shots.
John Klingberg opened the scoring in the first period. The only goal of the frame was assisted by Brendan Ranford as he slid the puck up to Klingberg at the point off a faceoff scrum. His shot beat Houser for the 1-0 lead after twenty. Shots were 11 to 6 for Texas.
In the second, penalties started to affect the game. Many of those Rampage skaters trying to break into the lineup were finishing their checks with frequency. Even some who aren't fighting for a spot, like Vincent Trocheck, were dropping the shoulder.
Curtis McKenzie scored a pretty one on a defensive breakdown by the Rampage in the second. Derek Meech left a drop pass for Justin Dowling at the top of the left wing circle. He quickly rifled it over to an uncovered Curtis McKenzie, who scored on the one-timer for a 2-0 lead.
Late in the period, the captain, Maxime Fortunus, dropped two from distance to set the score at 4-0. His first was a power play goal, assisted by the same Justin Dowling and Brett Ritchie. Two minutes later he scored off a deft play by Radek Faksa to slip a pass back to the right point. A ready Fortunus beat Houser farside on a Howitzer of a shot for the 4-0 lead.
Texas got into penalty trouble itself in the final frame. Taylor Peters and Curtis McKenzie found themselves in the box for a San Antonio 5-on-3. AHL vet Mark Mancari scored from the point as well to break up the shutout and cut the lead to 4-1 for Texas.
The Stars would engage their special teams once again late in the period. On the power play, Justin Dowling would score for his third point of the night off a brutal turnover in the slot by San Antonio. The Stars ended up practicing their penalty kill late in the game, ceding another 5-on-3 but not breaking.
Radek Faksa added an empty netter to make the final 6-1.
Texas will take a day off tomorrow and hit the ice for practice again on Tuesday. They will open their regular season schedule on Saturday against Iowa.
McKenzie-Dowling-Ritchie
Ranford-Hulak-Troock
Henderson-Faksa-Stransky
Peters-Karlsson-Smith
Gaunce-Fortunus
Klingberg-Jokipakka
Honka-Meech
Rynnas
Full scratches and injuries will return for the regular season.
Scott Glennie and Greg Rallo are day-to-day and were held out this weekend to get them rest. They could practice this Tuesday. Monday is a day off for the team.
Travis Morin was given a maintenance day after playing in so many preseason games for Dallas.
Today's attendance was 2,640 .
postgame preseason


Jesus Christ administered the baptism of fire in 70 A.D., when He burned up the city of Jerusalem and miserably destroyed those wicked Jews who had crucified Him.
1. John the Baptist specifically prophesied the baptism with fire (Matt 3:11; Luke 3:16).
2. This baptism with fire was to burn up every Jewish tree not bearing good fruit (Matt 3:10; Luke 3:9). It was not the gentle tongues of fire symbolizing the gift of tongues on the heads of the 120 at Pentecost.
3. This baptism with fire was to be with unquenchable fire for the destruction of the Jewish chaff (Matt 3:12; Luke 3:17). It was not the gentle tongues of fire symbolizing the gift of tongues on the heads of the 120 at Pentecost.
4. The baptism with the Holy Ghost, which John also prophesied, was to occur first. And it did occur on Pentecost, when Jesus Christ poured out His Holy Spirit in such abundance that the 120 were immersed in His glorious Presence (Acts 1:5; 2:1-4; 11:15-17). So we must look for a fiery judgment coming upon the Jews after the giving of the Holy Ghost.
5. Jesus prophesied He would miserably destroy that generation of Jews and burn up their city with fire (Matt 21:33-46; 22:1-7; 23:34-39; 24:1-34; Luke 19:41-44; 23:28-31).
6. Peter, prophesying on the very day of Pentecost, uses many words to persuade his audience to avoid the coming judgment on that generation (Acts 2:19-21,40). Peter did not think the symbolic tongues of fire on their heads fulfilled the prophecy at all.
7. Paul prophesied Jesus would soon utterly destroy the Jews (I Thess 2:14-16; Heb 2:1-4; 6:4-8; 10:25-31; 12:25-29).
8. James prophesied Jesus would soon utterly destroy the Jews (James 5:1-9).
9. Malachi had prophesied of this fiery day of judgment coming shortly after John the Baptist (Mal 4:1-6; 3:1-6).
10. Moses had prophesied of this baptism of destruction (Deut 28:45-68).
11. David had prophesied of this baptism of destruction (Psalm 2:1-12).
12. Daniel had prophesied of this baptism of destruction (Daniel 9:24-27).


text:
ONE Campus
Volunteer with ONE
How you can help Equal Measures 2030 fight for gender equality
By: Guest Blogger 18 May 2018
By Jessica Lomelin and Megan O'Donnell
As gender equality advocates, how do we transform data into power? You only have until May 20 to complete Equal Measures 2030's Global Advocates Survey 2018 to help answer this question.
Why take the survey?
Equal Measures 2030 envisions a world where gender equality is achieved, and every girl and woman counts and is counted. We believe that the right data in the right hands will help reveal how differently girls and women experience the world and what needs to change in order to achieve gender equality.
Share your thoughts on gender equality. Take the survey now.
Our Global Advocates Survey will find out from hundreds of gender equality advocates about their views on progress towards gender equality, how they feel about current data sources and what issues to prioritize in our push for better and more accessible data in order to better meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for girls and women.
When advocates and decision makers have the compelling evidence they need, they can better work to ensure girls' and women's rights become, and remain, a priority on the policy agenda and in efforts to achieve the SDGs.
As ONE Campaign CEO Gayle Smith has said, "Equal Measures 2030 is well positioned to help get the right data into the hands of advocates who can use it. By bridging this gap and making data actionable, we're excited that local organizations will be better equipped to fight injustice and influence policies that can maximize the potential of women and girls in their communities."
Does my insight and opinion matter and what will it lead to?
Our Global Advocates Survey will discover how data on girls and women are being used in different countries and regions, what gender equality advocates need from data to push for rights, and how they need to be better supported to give power to data.
Armed with this understanding, together we will work to better ensure that girls and women count and are counted. We are asking gender equality advocates to bring their voice to the table by participating in our survey – giving us the vital information we need to push for and meet their data needs.
Women are finding it harder to join in global conversations in a time of security agendas, reduced budgets and tougher travel laws. Sharing your needs in our survey will help us make sure the views of gender equality advocates globally are seen and heard.
Why does Equal Measures 2030 want to hear from gender equality advocates?
Equal Measures 2030 works with influencers across civil society, the private sector, the media, multilateral institutions, and beyond to help create a "race to the top" for national governments to achieve gender equality in line with the SDGs.
Combined with compelling storytelling, a mixture of qualitative and quantitative data can serve as tools to help drive policymakers to recognize issues that have previously been ignored or under-prioritized.
And where political will is lacking, a gender equality movement that engages the public with powerful stories and data can help build momentum to move an issue to the top of the policy agenda.
Equal Measures 2030 and its partners will use the findings from the survey to better respond to the needs of gender equality advocates from across the globe. The results of the survey will be compiled, analyzed and shared in September 2018, and can be used to inform the work of other movements for data, SDGs, and gender equality.
Spread the word: Our survey (available in English, French, Spanish, Bahasa/Indonesian, and Hindi) is open to anyone who fights for gender equality in any corner of the world.
Please help us ensure that we hear the voices of gender equality advocates everywhere!
About Equal Measures 2030
Equal Measures 2030 – an independent civil society and private sector-led partnership – connects data and evidence with advocacy and action, helping to fuel progress towards gender equality.
The partnership is a joint effort of leading regional and global organizations from civil society, the development and private sectors, including: the African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET), Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Data2X, the International Women's Health Coalition (IWHC), KPMG International, ONE Campaign, Plan International and Women Deliver.
Join the fight against extreme poverty
Email Join
Post/Zip code
Country Afghanistan Åland Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Bouvet Island Brazil British Indian Ocean Territory British Virgin Islands Brunei Bulgaria Burkina FasoBurundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cape Verde Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Christmas Island Cocos Islands Colombia Comoros Cook Islands Costa Rica Côte d'Ivoire Country of Sint Maarten Croatia Cuba Curaçao Cyprus Czech Republic Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Falkland Islands Faroe Islands Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia French Southern Territories Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Guernsey Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Isle of Man Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jersey Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Kosovo Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macau Macedonia Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Martinique Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Micronesia Moldova Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Montserrat Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands Netherlands Antilles New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Niue Norfolk Island North Korea Northern Mariana Islands Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Palestine Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Pitcairn Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Republic of the Congo Reunion Romania Russia Rwanda Saint Barthélemy Saint Helena Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Martin Saint Pierre and Miquelon Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa San Marino São Tomé and Príncipe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa South Korea South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Timor-Leste Togo Tokelau Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Turks and Caicos Islands Tuvalu U.S. Virgin Islands Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Vietnam Wallis and Futuna Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe
By signing you agree to ONE's privacy policy, including to the transfer of your information to ONE's servers in the United States.
Do you want to stay informed about how you can help fight against extreme poverty?
Sign up to receive emails from ONE and join millions of people around the world taking action to end extreme poverty and preventable disease. We'll only ever ask for your voice, not your money. You can unsubscribe at any time.
No, I'm already signed up or I don't want to be kept informed in future
Are you sure? If you select 'Yes' we can let you know how you can make a difference. You can unsubscribe at any time.
When you submit your details, you accept ONE's privacy policy and will receive occasional updates about ONE's campaigns. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Choose location: United States

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
Athemus rolciki es una especie de coleóptero de la familia Cantharidae.

Distribución geográfica
Habita en Megalaya (India).

Referencias

Rolciki
Coleópteros del subcontinente indio

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
San Francisco Board of Directors
Appointed by Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Rosemary Turner (2021)
Chair of the Board and Federal Reserve Agent
President, Retired
UPS North California District
Tamara L. Lundgren (2023)
Deputy Chair of the Board
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.
David P. White (2021)
National Executive Director
Elected by Member Banks
Class A*
Greg Becker (2021)
SVB Financial Group, and
Richard (Rick) Sanborn (2022)
Enterprise Financial Services Corp
S. Randolph Compton (2023)
Co-Chair of the Board
Pioneer Trust Bank, N.A.
Class B*
Sanford L. Michelman (2022)
Michelman & Robinson, LLP
Karen Lee (2023)
Pioneer Human Services
Arthur F. (Skip) Oppenheimer (2021)
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Oppenheimer Companies, Inc., and
Oppenheimer Development Corporation
* For election of directors, member banks are classified into groups based on capital and surplus as of the date of the election letters. The latest reclassification, effective August 14, 2015, resulted in the following:
Group 1 – Capital and surplus of $600,000,000 or more
Group 2 – Capital and surplus of $35,000,000 or more and less than $600,000,000
Group 3 – Capital and surplus of less than $35,000,000.
Last updated December 2020


Don't panic... but EXAM WEEK IS COMING!
It's that time of your again that you all look forward to with such joy and anticipation. That's right, EXAMS! If you haven't started to study yet, here is your chance to pick up some tips and motivation!
It comes every year at the same time and yet, it always sneaks up on us and takes us by surprise. Exams are sneaky little devils that show up when you least expect them and reek havoc on your life! In support of you poor students (who only now realized that we are entering Week 11), we have made this exam special that hopefully will take all your fears away! We will give you terrible tips on how to survive and perhaps give you a laugh along the way. Let's begin!
We were not sure of the answer so we sought advice from the smartest people we know, the teachers, staff and random people on the street - they because have street smarts ya know ;) This is what they had to say: Mari Kang: "Well, I usually have my week 10 lesson be a review lesson, so if you do the review, you should be prepared for the exam! Reviewing the previous year lessons is also a good idea." A barista at a coffee shop: "Write super fast and illegal so that the teacher thinks you are very smart. None of what you write has to make sense because no one can read it. If they complain, just say: "It's not my fault, I answered all the questions. Get new glasses." That way they have to allow you a retake when you are better prepared or assume you did really well because you wrote so much! " Ryan Callahan: "When in doubt about anything, just flip a coin. It as always worked for me and just look at me now! Rich *itch all the way, baby! " Older man we met outside the Mystic Grill: "Don't worry, just be happy. This will be fine, just don't think about the overwhelming sense of doom and how your life will be ruined if you fail and all that, it's all good! It's not like you will flunk out and end up on the streets like me! Ps. Covington Square is already taken so find your own damned place to sleep!" Althea Demetra: "Breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out. As long as you're breathing you will be fine. Wait do vampires breathe? Anyway go you!" Gum chewing teenager: "Don't sweat it! Books are so not cool and besides, trying too hard is soooo passe. Just make your daddy pay off your teacher and you get the A without the work. Easy peasy! No work required and more time to perfect your make up skills, because you sure look like you need a bit more practice..." Joseph Westwood: "Study hard, take your time to read the questions and have an early sleep. AND don't come knocking on my office door because I prob will be howling at the moon! Or on a date with Ryan" College dude with dreads: " Always pick C if you are in doubt. Multiple choice questions are the hardest man, but I have this really cool tip that always works! Pick the letter you haven't picked in a while and it is sure to be correct! It's not like a teacher would want to trick you and set all the correct answers to be A, right? " Isla Westwood: "Isla's Witchy Wisdom! To succeed in exams, don't be nervous. You've prepared plenty and even if you haven't, there's always google and the library! So either way, you'll pass. Otherwise, just bewitch the examiner, but you didn't get that from me Well, there you have it kiddos! The wise people of Mystic Falls have spoken. I would perhaps be a bit selective with who you listen to, but good luck either way :D Also, no exam blog would be complete without a few gifs! Waiting for it all the begin... No matter how much you said you have studied, let's be honest, you didn't actually read the course material, did you?! Somewhere in the middle of the exam, you will get a burst of motivation after answering a question you actually know! (Well, who says you were actually right but I don't shatter the illusion...ops) If all else fails, CHEAT! (but don't tell your teachers I said that...) Time is up and it is time to hand in your exam. Doesn't it feel liberating to finally return to freedom? And who cares about your class notes now, Burn them! Wait... aren't there more than one exam? I guess it's time to hit the books again! But remember, if you fail, it is not the end of the world. You still have options... sort of... But the main thing is, if someone asks you how it went, LIE! No matter what, don't let them see your inner pain! All that remains to be said is, HIT THE BOOKS! There isn't much time left, so use your time well. And for god's sake, don' forget to actually take them! I know it is tempting to wait until the last minute and procrastinate, but get started early so it doesn't slip your mind.
Exams start at 00:01 GMT+1 on Monday 27.08 (tomorrow), and run until Sunday at 23:59 on Sunday 02.09.
You can not do homework during this week.
Do not forget to enroll and buy the items you need to sign up for each class before starting the exams.
The exams consist of 10 multiple choice questions were you have to have 7 correct to pass the course.
Good luck everyone and may the multiple choice question be ever in your favor!
Danae Rousseaux I love those memes! Thanks a lot!


text:
INSIGHTS > New Articles > EDITORIALS > Insights into Editorial: Bonding with Africa, in partnership
Insights into Editorial: Bonding with Africa, in partnership
Category:	EDITORIALS Insights into Editorial
Context: Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC):
Chinese President Xi Jinping grabbed headlines by announcing a hefty $60 billion package for Africa.
African leaders have been naturally expressing overwhelming happiness after Mr. Xi's announcement in Beijing at the inaugural of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
The 50-plus African leaders and their Chinese hosts charted big plans to build roads, power plants, and railways and much more in Africa.
China's move will affect on Emerging Economies:
Mr. Xi's mega announcement should trigger celebrations not only in Africa, but also among heads of the emerging economies, especially those of other nations in the Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa (BRICS) grouping.
That is, if they reject the media-hyped argument that China, eyeing Africa's natural resources, is seeking to ensnare the continent into another round of political serfdom through carefully laden "debt traps".
Strategies adopted by Indian government:
Pan African level engagement
Partnership with regional organization
Development partnership through IBSA and BRICS
Bilateral engagement with countries
Involving Indian communities and Indian Diaspora
Difference in Approaches of India and china towards Africa:
Like China, India also hosts its own triennial conclave with African leaders, which was last held in 2015.
Though headline numbers show that in dollar throughput, it is distant from China, India's contribution to Africa's development is nonetheless significant.
If China and India are serious about the rise of Africa, the key is to co-link their development strategies on a continental scale.
The good news is that both countries seem to have done some spadework, in finding an imaginative coordinating mechanism that could benefit them, as well as Africa.
Ahead of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg in July, the Chinese Foreign Ministry put out the message that New Delhi and Beijing should vigorously pursue the 'China-India Plus One' or 'China-India Plus X' model in engaging with Africa.
The mandarins in Beijing were referring to the mechanism yielded by the Wuhan informal summit, where it was decided that China and India would coordinate their approaches for engaging a third country or set of countries in South Asia and beyond.
The Chinese also described Beijing and New Delhi as "like-minded partners" in Africa.
Meanwhile Russia has already launched an initiative to bond with Africa.
India has comparative edge over China in Africa:
Amid increasing Chinese influence over the mineral and hydro-carbon rich Africa, India too has intensified its efforts to strengthen ties with the continent.
India has extended Line of Credit worth millions of dollars in varied areas to the African countries.
India has a "comparative advantage" over China in building connectivity projects and trade corridors in Africa due to its compatibility and proximity to the continent.
India and many African countries focussing on stepping up cooperation in trade and investment, defence and security and oil gas sectors among others.
The term 'Indo-Pacific' is a recognition of India's pivotal role in establishing trading regimes and rules-based maritime freedom of navigation, and noted that Africa "counts" on India to play a very important part strategically and politically for the same.
The Chinese are subsidising the construction of their infrastructure requirements to enable the Chinese investors to come.
Many African countries opined that the Chinese were "outdating" certain "sunset" industries and moving towards high gear industrialisation to make machines which manufacture machines.
India is a "pivot" in the Indo-Pacific region and it has "played a critical role in creating a conducive maritime regime" for a rules-based freedom of navigation.
South Africa, the host of the recent BRICS summit and co-chair of FOCAC in Beijing, will always remain the natural gateway for a vibrant emerging economy engagement with Africa.
A post-Wuhan India must pick up the threads and weave a potent emerging economy narrative for bonding with Africa, triggering a structural shift of global significance.
Way Ahead:
The African countries are set to launch the African Continental Free Trade Area or AfCFTA, the biggest free trade agreement in the world since the World Trade Organization was created in the 1990s.
When implemented, the AfCFTA is projected to increase intra-African trade by 52.3 percent by 2022, from 2010 levels.
In turn, higher trade levels can facilitate economic growth, transform domestic economies, and help the countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The AFCFTA will provide a number of opportunities for the Indian firms and investors to tap into a larger, unified, simplified and more robust African market.
It is critical for India to view Africa not just as a destination for short-term returns but as a partner for medium and long-term economic growth.
in partnership Insights into Editorial: Bonding with Africa
Next story Insights Daily Current Affairs, 18 October 2018
Previous story [Insights Secure – 2018] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 18 OCTOBER 2018


text:
DogeTrade
=========

This plugin allows players to transfer DogeCoins between each other in game.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
Former Goldman exec has tell-all book deal
Months after reports of a deal first emerged, Grand Central Publishing has confirmed that it signed up former Goldman Sachs executive Greg Smith for a book coming in October.
Mr. Smith made news in March when he wrote an op-ed piece that ran in The New York Times and condemned the loss of "moral fiber" at the investment bank. He had been an executive director at Goldman and his letter marked his last day there after nearly 12 years.
Grand Central announced Wednesday that Mr.Smith's Why I Left Goldman Sachs: A Wall Street Story will come out Oct. 22. A Grand Central spokesman declined to comment on reports that Mr.Smith's deal was worth $1.5 million. The publisher said the book will be a call for "genuine financial reform."
Signature reports record profit and recommits to commercial real estate lending
Dance New Amsterdam's latest financial woes
Lady Liberty's $27M facelift nearly done
CBS, Showtime teaming for sports newscast
Morning 10: Airline layoffs | Goldman retirement | Diller's publishing venture
Foul!? Madison Square Garden fights insurers to cover Covid-related losses and, like everyone else, loses
At Wall Street firm Jefferies, bonuses clock in at nearly $450,000—on average
Sponsored Content: Hotels
Sign up for the Morning 10, a roundup of the latest news and stories you may have missed. Delivered to your inbox every weekday morning.


text:
Brigitte Macron's daughter addresses her mother's love story with Emmanuel Macron
"When they are together, it is almost as if the world doesn't exist"
By Katie Frost
Brigitte Macron's daughter has spoken publicly for the first time about the romance between her mother and the teenage Emmanuel Macron.
Brigitte met the now French President when she taught drama at the high school he attended in northern France. The couple, who have an age gap of 24 years, were married in 2007, a year after she divorced banker André-Louis Auzière.
In a new documentary, Brigitte Macron: A French Novel, Brigitte's youngest daughter Tiphaine Auzière, 34, describes the time that her mother fell for the then 15-year-old.
Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron on the steps of the Elysee Palace, May 2017
"They were quite smitten and it was quite obvious between them and very difficult," she said, The Times reports.
Auzière was nine years old when her mother's love affair began. She first heard about the relationship when her sister, who was in the same class as Macron, came home from school saying: "Mummy, there is a crazy boy in our class who knows everything about everything."
The documentary also highlights the moment when Macron declared his love for Brigitte, when he was 16-years-old. According to the film, his parents asked Brigitte to stop seeing him until he was 18 but she replied, "I can't promise you anything."
The President and First Lady in June 2017
Addressing their continued loyalty to one another, Auzière said: "If I have to give a vision of love, it's Emmanuel and Mummy. When they are together, it is almost as if the world doesn't exist."
She added that the children "suffered as little as possible" when her parents divorced.
Although the First Lady was not interviewed in the film, she has spoken about her marriage to Macron in the past.
Discussing the age gap in her relationship, she told Elle France: "There are times in your life where you need to make vital choices. And for me, that was it. So, what has been said over the 20 years, it's insignificant. Of course, we have breakfast together, me and my wrinkles, him with his youth, but it's like that. If I did not make that choice, I would have missed out on my life. I had a lot of happiness with my children and, at the same time, felt I had to live 'this love' as Prevert used to say, to by fully happy."
Scarlett Johnasson clarifies casting comments
Beyoncé and the Duchess of Sussex finally meet
Princess Diana's gym sweater just sold for $50k
Kim Cattrall opens up about her brother's suicide
Serena: Meghan "couldn't be a better friend"
Irina Shayk says she still believes in marriage
Kate and Meghan enjoy a day out at the polo
Royal fans defend the Duchess of Sussex
Meghan's character in the final season of Suits
Sarah Jessica Parker reported co-star on set
Emmanuel Macron addresses the international obsession with his wife's age
Brigitte Macron addresses her relationship age gap for the first time
Brigitte Macron was 'scared stiff' at the thought of being French First Lady
Brigitte Macron's daughter has the perfect response for age gap criticism
Donald Trump just made "creepy" and "inappropriate" comments to Brigitte Macron
Emmanuel Macron: 8 things to know about the new French President


text:
search-field
 Home
 About Us
Our Belief , Our Vision and Our Mission
Remarks by Chairperson and Chief Executive
Constitution of HKCSS
Service Quality Standard
Welfare Job Opportunities
Committees That We Represent
 Core Businesses
Service Development
Elderly Service
Children and Youth Service
Family and Community Service
Rehabilitation Service
Policy Research and Advocacy
Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
Sector and Capacity Development
NGO Capacity Building & HKCSS Institute
Membership Liaison and Service
IT Resource Centre
International and Mainland China Affairs
NGO Governance Platform Project
Innovation and Technology for Ageing
Public Engagement and Partnership
Caring Company Scheme
WiseGiving
 Communications
Research and Advocacy
Anniversary Proposal
E-Capture
HKCSS Channel
Policy Bulletin
 Membership
Membership Affairs
Rights & Obligations
Update of Membership Information and Contact Information
Membership Withdrawal & Termination
Policy on Membership Management
Download Agency Membership Logo
Joining Service Networks
Information Technology Support
Joint Insurance Scheme
Venue & Facility
NGO Recruitment Platform
Other Member Services
Agency Heads Meeting & Sector Administration and Finance
 Venue & Facility
HomePress Releases4,000 subdivided unit households to benefit from Standard Chartered's expanded donations to HKCSS on strong demand
4,000 subdivided unit households to benefit from Standard Chartered's expanded donations to HKCSS on strong demand
發布日期: 2020-04-27
More people to benefit from donation matching for corporate clients and relaxation of application criteria
27 April 2020, Hong Kong – The joint programme between Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited ("Standard Chartered Hong Kong") and the Hong Kong Council of Social Service ("HKCSS") to subsidise families living in subdivided units to pay rent has received overwhelming response since the announcement with more than 10,000 enquiries and applications received. The original quota of 2,000 has all been taken up in a short period of time. In view of the overwhelming response, Standard Chartered Hong Kong has decided to commence a second phase of donations and relax the income reduction requirement for applicants. The Bank has also rolled out a donation matching initiative to encourage its corporate clients to take part and the number of beneficiaries will increase to at least 4,000. The amount of subsidy for each household remains at HKD5,000.
Application requirement on income reduction has been relaxed in the second phase. Low-income families whose average monthly income in the last quarter did not exceed the monthly income limit of the Working Family Allowance Scheme (Full-rate allowance) with average household income dropping 20% or more during the epidemic are also eligible. Other application requirements remain the same. (See Appendix)
Chua Hoi-Wai, Chief Executive, HKCSS, said: "A lot of the applicants are already earning very little, the epidemic has exacerbated the challenge that they faced. We thank Standard Chartered Hong Kong, after hearing feedbacks from frontline social workers, for acting promptly by connecting us to its client network and increasing the donations, to provide these distressed families with timely financial support. More families living in subdivided flats would benefit."
Mary Huen, CEO, Standard Chartered, Hong Kong, said: "The overwhelming response to the programme reflects the difficult situation that the underprivileged is facing. We would leverage the Bank's client network and invite our corporate clients to donate with a matching initiative. Standard Chartered will match every dollar that its clients donate for up to HKD10 million. Together with the HKD10 million donation the Bank committed earlier, at least 4,000 households living in subdivided units will be subsidised." The Bank will also undertake all the programme administrative costs.
Phase 2 applications will continue to be accepted by the NGO units starting on 7 May 2020. For more details, please visit https://www.hkcss.org.hk.
Successful applicants from Phase 1 will receive subsidy payments from 13 May 2020 onwards.
This programme is part of Standard Chartered's USD50 million global fund, which aims at providing assistance to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. USD25 million will support emergency relief in our most affected markets, while the additional USD25 million will be used from August this year until the end of 2021 for funding projects to help communities over the medium term to recover from the economic impact of the virus. Measures include: training young people to regain employment and providing funds for micro and small businesses to explore new products and services.
Nicole Lo
Corporate Affairs, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
Eddie Tsang
Corporate Communications, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
We are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 59 of the world's most dynamic markets, and serving clients in a further 85. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, Here for good.
Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges as well as the Bombay and National Stock Exchanges in India.
The history of Standard Chartered in Hong Kong dates back to 1859. It is currently one of the Hong Kong SAR's three note-issuing banks. Standard Chartered incorporated its Hong Kong business on 1 July 2004, and now operates as a licensed bank in Hong Kong under the name of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered PLC.
For more stories and expert opinions please visit Insights at sc.com. Follow Standard Chartered on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS)
Established in 1947, HKCSS works to promote a just and inclusive society by promoting collaborative efforts among NGOs in service planning and development, facilitating cross-sectoral partnership, advocating equality, justice, social integration and a caring community. The Council has now become an umbrella organisation of over 480 Agency Members that provide quality social welfare services for those in need through 3,000 service units all over Hong Kong.
Standard Chartered HKCSS Subdivided Unit Subsidy Programme (Phase 2)
Applicants who meet the below criteria are eligible:
Hong Kong residents living in subdivided units, and
Household with dependent children aged 18 or below, and
Non-CSSA household recipient, and
Monthly household income limit before the epidemic – 75% of HK's median monthly domestic household income1, and at least 30% household income reduction due to the epidemic
Average monthly income in the last quarter did not exceed the monthly income limit of HK's Working Family Allowance Scheme (Full-rate allowance)2, and at least 20% household income reduction due to the epidemic
1Monthly household income limit before the epidemic – 75% of HK's median monthly domestic household income
Monthly household income limit
before the epidemic (HK$)
2Average monthly income in the last quarter did not exceed the monthly income limit of HK's Working Family Allowance Scheme (Full-rate allowance)
Average monthly household income limit
under the epidemic (last quarter) (HK$)
©2020 The Hong Kong Council of Social Service. All rights reserved
Important Notice | Privacy Policy | Site Map | Contact Us


Project management has been accepted in many businesses as a discipline critical for continued growth. To improve project performance, companies have levied rules on how projects should be run, defined common reporting requirements for all projects, and pooled and shared their project management resources. Even with these functions, projects still struggle to meet the needs of the customer. In order to improve project outcomes, the way in which they are managed must change. Project managers must become leaders, paying more attention to soft skills, managing their stakeholders, and identifying solutions to organizational issues that are limiting project success. The following paper discusses techniques developed by the author to address these needs and improve project success rates.


Some more evidence of incompetence and possible corruption with the innaccurately named "Department of Sustainability and Environment". Logging old growth forests - and National Parks - is clearly not sustainable or good for the environment.
THE Victorian Government will today ask the state's environment watchdog to investigate at least two logging blunders that felled protected trees in national and state parks, putting endangered species at risk.
Environment Minister John Thwaites will instruct the Environment Protection Authority to audit breaches in the Barmah State Forest, near Echuca, and the Errinundra National Park in East Gippsland. The Department of Sustainability and Environment conceded it logged more than half of a protected habitat for the endangered superb parrot in the Barmah, and VicForests felled at least 250 square metres at Errinundra, home to threatened species including the long-footed potoroo.
The minister's intervention came after a coalition of environmentalists led by the Victorian National Parks Association called for the agencies to be prosecuted over four alleged logging breaches.


Acupuncture is fast gaining acceptance in mainstream medicine right across the Western world. It's already used routinely in several Australian emergency departments and is now undergoing a randomised, controlled trial in three Melbourne hospitals to alleviate pain from acute migraines, back pain and ankle sprain.
Researchers at the University of York and Hull York Medical School in the UK have just mapped acupuncture's effect on the brain and have found that it changes specific neural structures, deactivating the areas in the brain associated with the processing of pain.
The results of 29 studies involving nearly 18,000 participants. Some had acupuncture, some had "sham" acupuncture, and some didn't have acupuncture at all. Overall, acupuncture relieved pain by about 50%. The results were published in Archives of Internal Medicine.
Back pain is commonly considered a nerve impingement syndrome. The way it works is that there's some kind of structural problem that prevents the nerves from exiting the spinal cord through the spinal vertebrae and out into the body. When there is something pinching one of these nerves as it exits the spine it causes pain. The common term for this problem is a "pinched nerve."
"What we've found anecdotally is that people who have come into an emergency department in pain and tried acupuncture, have had their pain relieved in a very short period of time." Acupuncture can also be safely combined with most conventional drugs and treatments and has very few side effects.


text:
Tag Archives: Jose Vizcaino
Cubs at Dodgers, 7:10 PM PDT, TV: NBCSCH, SPNLA
The Cubbies send wily veteran LHP Jon Lester (5-4, 3.56 ERA) to the hill against the Dodgers' own wily veteran LHP Clayton Kershaw (5-1, 3.00 ERA). Lester had a strong outing on June 3 against the Angels but in his next start he gave up four first-inning runs to the Cardinals, although he went five scoreless innings after that blip. Kershaw had won every time out until his last start, when he went seven innings and gave up two runs to the Giants. His teammates could only get one run against four San Francisco pitchers and Kershaw took the loss.
The Dodgers put Corey Seager on the IL and activated IF Matt Beaty from the same list.
It was initially thought he had suffered a Grade 2 strain, which usually requires four to six weeks to fully heal. But the club said that an MRI on Wednesday revealed a strain "between Grade 1 and Grade 2," less severe than Tuesday night's initial exam indicated. The Dodgers have not placed a timetable on his return.
The Dodgers are pursuing LHP closer Brad Hand of the Indians, if USA Today's Bob Nightengale is to be believed.
Today in Dodgers' history:
1957 In a game which features the ejection of Johnny Logan and Don Drysdale, Clem Labine loses for the first time in ten months and 38 relief appearances when the Braves beat Brooklyn, 8-5. The Milwaukee shortstop charged the mound after getting drilled in the ribs by the Dodger right-hander, resulting in banishment for both players.
1973 The Dodgers infield, a quartet which will be together eight and a half years, setting a major league record for longevity, plays together for the first time. First baseman Steve Garvey, second baseman Davey Lopes, third baseman Ron Cey, and shortstop Bill Russell are in the lineup in the 16-3 defeat to the Phillies.
1998 The first triple play ever completed at Dodger Stadium is turned by Darren Dreifort (p), Eric Young (2b), Jose Vizcaino (ss), and Bobby Bonilla (3b). With Colorado runners on first and second base, the 1-6-4 double play becomes a triple killing when Jamey Wright is thrown out at third base by the LA second baseman, who covered first base for the second out.
2010 The Angels, with their first sweep at Dodger Stadium, complete their 14-game road trip with 11 victories, the most for the team on a single trip since 1962. In the 6-5 decision over their crosstown rivals, Halo hurler Jered Weaver strikes out his older brother, Jeff, who came into the game as a long reliever in the third inning, for the first time since they were kids.
Tonight's Dodger lineup vs. Cubs :
Hernández LF
Freese 1B
Barnes C
Kershaw P#Dodgers | @Biofreeze pic.twitter.com/Z4t4XvxJ24
Posted in Dodgers History, Game Threads	| Tagged Bill Russell, Bob Nightengale, Bobby Bonilla, Brad Hand, Clayton Kershaw, Clem Labine, Corey Seager, Darren Dreifort, Davey Lopes, Don Drysdale, Eric Young, Expansion, Jamey Wright, Jeff Weaver, Jered Weaver, Johnny Logan, Jon Lester, Jose Vizcaino, Matt Beaty, Steve Garvey
Rangers at Dodgers, 7:10 PM PDT, TV: SPNLA, FSSW
The Rangers ask LHP Cole Hamels (3-6, 3.86 ERA) to put a halt to their 5-game losing streak. He'll face the Dodgers' RHP Kenta Maeda (4-4, 3.61 ERA), newly activated from the disabled list where he'd been with a strained right hip. Hamels has been on a downward slide recently: he's 0-2 with a 5.23 ERA in his last three starts. Maeda was pitching very well before his injury; unfortunately the Dodgers' offense wasn't producing the way it has been recently or he'd have more wins.
Here's an article from The Athletic offering up blue-sky predictions of what MLB expansion might look like. It's fun and thought-provoking.
Posted in Dodgers History, Game Threads	| Tagged Bill Russell, Bobby Bonilla, Clem Labine, Cole Hamels, Darren Dreifort, Davey Lopes, Don Drysdale, Eric Young, Expansion, Jamey Wright, Jeff Weaver, Jered Weaver, Johnny Logan, Jose Vizcaino, Kenta Maeda, Ron Cey, Steve Garvey
ALCS Game Seven, 2017
Posted on October 21, 2017 by Linkmeister
Game Seven. Winner goes on, loser goes home. Elimination game. All the marbles. Pick your cliché.
Tonight at 8:00 PM EDT, 5:00PM PT, the Yankees play the Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston in one of those Game Sevens.
Tonight's pitchers are the same men who started Game Three: for the Yankees, veteran lefty C.C.Sabathia; for the Astros, RHP Charlie Morton. In the earlier game Sabathia went six scoreless innings, while Morton went only 3 2/3 innings and gave up seven runs. Sabathia has a 2.30 ERA with 19 strikeouts over 15 2/3 innings in three starts this postseason. Morton started Game Four of the ALDS against the Red Sox and went 4 1/3 innings, giving up seven hits but only two runs in that game, which was won by the Astros to clinch the series and move on to the ALCS.
This day in baseball history:
1957 With major league baseball coming to the Bay Area, the Giants buy the single A minor league team in Arizona for the purpose of moving the San Francisco Seals to the nearby desert. Their new farm team will be known as the Phoenix Giants.
1973 In Game Seven, the hometown A's capture their second consecutive World Championship, defeating the Mets, 5-2, when Darold Knowles, coming out of the bullpen with two outs and two on in the ninth, gets Wayne Garrett to pop out. The 31 year-old southpaw reliever, who hurls 6.1 Fall Classic innings without giving up an earned run en route to recording two saves, is the first pitcher to appear in all seven games of a World Series.
1975 In the bottom of the 12th inning of Game Six at Fenway Park, Red Sox backstop Carlton Fisk hits one of the most dramatic home runs in major league history, forcing a seventh game with the Reds. In 2002 this event, seen by a record-75.9 million viewers, will be chosen as one of baseball's most memorable moments.
1976 The Reds beat the Yankees, 7-2, to complete the World Series sweep over the Bronx Bombers for their second consecutive World Championship. The 'Big Red Machine' is powered by Johnny Bench's two-run and three-run home runs.
1980 In front of 65,838 fans at Veterans Stadium, the Phillies win their first World Series in the 98-year history of the franchise by defeating the Royals in Game 6, 4-1. Winning pitcher Steve Carlton limits Kansas City to 4 hits in seven innings, and Tug McGraw hurls the last two frames to pick up the save.
2000 In the longest World Series game ever played, the Yankees take Game 1 of the Subway Series, thanks to Jose Vizcaino's 12th inning two-out single, defeating the Mets, 4-3, in four hours and fifty-one minutes. The victory surpasses the streak established by the Murderers' Row clubs as the present Bronx Bombers win their 13th consecutive World Series game.
2009 When he is issued a first-inning walk by L.A.'s starter Vicente Padilla (Note: Vicente Padilla?!?) in Game 5 of the NLCS, Chase Utley ties a postseason record by reaching base in 25 consecutive contests. The slugging second baseman, who has reached base in every postseason game in which he has participated except for his first in 2007, equals Boog Powell's mark established from 1966-1971 playing for the Orioles.
Posted in Baseball Reminiscences & History, Game Threads, Postseason 2017	| Tagged Boog Powell, C.C. Sabathia, Carlton Fisk, Charlie Morton, Chase Utley, Darold Knowles, Johnny Bench, Jose Vizcaino, Phoenix Giants, San Francisco Seals, Steve Carlton, Tug McGraw, Vicente Padilla, Wayne Garrett
Dodgers at Indians, 4:10 PM PT, TV: SPNLA, SportsTime Ohio
This will be the first time the Dodgers play an American League team this year; they're the only team which hasn't played an interleague game yet in 2017.
Cleveland is frustrating its manager.
The visiting Dodgers send Clayton Kershaw (8-2, 2.20 ERA) to the mound to face the 2016 World Series runners-up Indians' starter Trevor Bauer (5-5, 6.10 ERA). Austin Jackson, Edwin Encarnacion and Abraham Almonte (10-day DL) are the only three Indians who have ever faced Kershaw. They've combined to go 1-for-10 with two strikeouts. This will be Kershaw's second career start against the Indians and his first career start at Progressive Field. His home start was in 2008, the sixth start of his career. He gave up four runs on four hits and three walks and struck out five in five innings. Bauer has made two career starts against the Dodgers and gone 1-0 with a 2.31 ERA in 11 2/3 innings. In his last start he gave up four runs on five hits and five walks in 3 1/3 innings to the Twins.
From MLB.com:
23. Los Angeles Dodgers: OF Jeren Kendall, Vanderbilt
[MLB.com Draft and prospect expert Jim] Callis: I know the industry soured on Kendall a bit because of his strikeout rate at Vanderbilt, but I love this pick at No. 23, and personally, would have taken him in the top 10. Yes, he swings and misses, as evidenced by his 74 whiffs in 261 at-bats, but he has the best tools in the college ranks, and he's been a very productive player at a top program. He has a chance to be a 15-HR, 30-steal guy while playing a quality center field.
The Dodgers picked RHP Morgan Cooper of the U of Texas in the second round. Details about him here.
This day in Dodgers' history:
Today's Dodger lineup at Indians:
Utley DH
(Kershaw P) pic.twitter.com/y6jywjCYSD
Posted in Dodgers History, Game Threads	| Tagged Abraham Almonte, Adrian González, Austin Jackson, Bill Russell, Bobby Bonilla, Clayton Kershaw, Clem Labine, Darren Dreifort, Davey Lopes, Don Drysdale, Edwin Encarnacion, Eric Young, Jamey Wright, Jeff Weaver, Jered Weaver, Jeren Kendall, Joc Pederson, Johnny Logan, Jose Vizcaino, Morgan Cooper, Ron Cey, Steve Garvey, Trevor Bauer


text:
Is JK Dead in The Family Man?
'The Family Man' season 2 sees Manoj Bajpayee reprise the role of the dogged agent Srikant Tiwari. The show's richly populated theme of a government secret agent trying to protect his country whilst also juggling his family life plays an even more significant role in this follow-up season, with Tiwari's dangerous duty and highly susceptible domestic life colliding in a very disturbing way. As he darts from crisis to crisis, Tiwari finds solace (though he will never admit it) in his close friend and colleague JK.
Possibly the only person who sees both sides of the family man's dual life, no one understands Tiwari as well as his goofy womanizer friend. It, therefore, comes as a shock to both the characters on the show as well as audiences when JK is feared dead. A true precipice in the plot that could change everything and shatter the show's protagonist, let's take a look at whether JK is dead or not.
Is JK Dead?
Agent JK Talpade has two close brushes with death in season 2, both at the hands of the vengeful rebel Raji. The first time around is when, after a frantic chase, the rebel pilot is surrounded by agents. Not realizing how well trained she is, JK steps too close to her and is instantly and expertly overpowered and taken hostage by Raji. As she holds his gun to his head, the show hits one of its most nail-biting moments as JK's life hangs by a thread. Raji, however, chooses to escape instead of killing the TASC agent and JK, visibly shaken, survives.
Soon after, JK and his colleague Muthu investigate a private flying school which, unbeknownst to them, is being used as a temporary rebel base. The agents' suspicions are raised when the flying school appears empty except for 2 men with flimsy alibis. JK decides to investigate and walks into the plane hanger which houses a plane packed with explosives. As soon as JK discovers the explosives, the hidden rebels open fire. Outnumbered and outgunned, the 2 task agents attempt to escape. Once again, JK is outsmarted by Raji who hides until he thinks the coast is clear and then shoots him in the back when he attempts to run away.
In the dark, the audience as well as Raji are left clueless as to whether JK is dead or not. Upon reaching the spot where he falls, however, Raji and the rebels are unable to find his body. We then see a heavily wounded JK crawling through the underbrush until he reaches the highway. Before he can reach the road and catch people's attention, however, JK loses consciousness.
His body is discovered the next day by a villager, who steals his phone but leaves him there. Fortunately, the intelligence agents have been tracking JK's phone and find the villager as soon as the phone comes on. The agents subsequently find JK's body on the side of the highway and after several tense moments whilst the doctors check for a pulse, he is confirmed as alive and rushed to the hospital. The bullet wound inflicted on him by Raji, fortunately, misses major organs and we see JK at the end of season 2, still recovering from his injuries, accepting an award for bravery from the Indian Prime Minister.
Read More: What Happened to Zoya in The Family Man?


text:
#ifndef __APPINFO__
#define __APPINFO__

//------------------------------------------------------------------------------

#define kOrganizationName               "MyOrganization"
#define kOrganizationDomain             "myorganization.com"

#define kApplicationName                "CppArExample"
#define kApplicationVersion             "1.0"
#define kApplicationDescription         "Sample Qt Quick app built using the ArcGIS Qt SDK"

#define kApplicationSourceUrl           "qrc:/qml/main.qml"

//------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#endif


text:
Q: String to variable substitution in sh is there an equivalent way of writing the following script using sh ? I can do it in bash, but need a sh version.
#!/bin/bash
REPOS="one two"
export onefirst="one_first"
export onelast="one_last"
export twofirst="two_first"
export twolast="two_last"

echo $onefirst
for name in $REPOS
do
        temp=${name}first
        echo ${!temp}  <--- bad substitution if I use sh
done

Output:
one_first
one_first
two_first

A: As chepner noted, you need eval. Slightly cleaner than his version: first construct the expression, then evaluate it:
echo again $onefirst
for name in $REPOS; do
    temp="\$${name}first" # Construct expression
    eval "echo $temp"     # Evaluate expression
done

This makes it easier to store the result of the evaluation without adding backslashes:
echo again $onefirst
for name in $REPOS; do
    temp="\$${name}first"    # Construct expression
    res=`eval "echo $temp"`  # Evaluate and store
    echo "$res"
done

A: The only way to accomplish this in POSIX sh is to use eval, which means you need to be very sure that you know what the value of temp is before using it.
for name in $REPOS; do
  temp=${name}first
  eval "echo \"\$$temp\""  #  --> e.g. echo $onefirst
done

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


Tiffany Novo®: Round Brilliant with Pavé-set Diamond Band Engagement Rings | Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany Novo®: Yellow Diamond with Pavé-set Diamond Band Engagement Rings | Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany Novo®: Princess Cut Engagement Ring with Pavé-set diamond Band in Platinum Engagement Rings | Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co Platinum Novo Diamond Engagement Ring F-VS2 .
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Novo engagement ring: www.stylemepretty.
The ring was priced at $31,500 + tax.
The star (pardon the pun) of the Tiffany Novo is a cushion-shaped diamond with unique faceting, giving it the starry glitter of a brilliant-cut diamond.


During my stay in Dubai I wanted to explore the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, because Abu Dhabi is just about 150 kilometers away from Dubai.
I have just been there for one day, so it was time so visit the (in my opinion) three main attractions.
Netherless, the May 12th became one of the most impressive days of the entire vacation.
Spend some time in the Emirates Palace – pure luxury in one of the best hotels in the world!
Visit the Sheikh Zayed-Mosque – beautiful and incredibly huge mosque!
Cycle along the formula 1 circuit in Yas Island – an unforgettalbe experience!
With the rental car, the way led to the south and after about 1.5 hours, the capital of the United Arab Emirates was reached.
Through the city, over several bridges and along many impressive buildings, I reached the first sight of the day, which is one of the best hotels in the world – The Emirates Palace.
However, before you can enter the estate, it is to mention that you have to wear a certain dress code. Because of that, a security guard adviced me to wear long trousers and a long-sleeved shirt.
So after I´ve changed them and entered the hotel, it immediately was obvious why it is called "palace".
A beautiful, thoroughly greened and huge fountain landscape borders the area to the side by the imposing stairs up to the main entrance.
Also exceptional is the separate hotel driveway that is used for official guests. The magnificent entrance is recognizable by its 40 meter high archway from afar and leads right past the main entrance to the upper floors.
The pompous and gigantic first impression continued after having entered the Emirates Palace!
As soon as you have reached the air-conditioned area, the first view immediately leads upwards – everywhere is gold and a dome of incredible magnitude! The polished marble floors, chandeliers and countless appropriately placed lamps let the entire interior become an unforgettable experience.
The further you get inside the huge lobby, the better you can hear the cello player who lets the local cafes guests relaxing become even easier.
Although this would not have been necessary for me, I ordered the most extravagant cappuccino I´ve ever tried. Decorated with lots of milk foam and real gold leaves (!) the coffee was served with two tasty biscuits. For 50 dirhams (at the time of my visit approximately € 12.50) it´s not cheap, but in my opinion it is definitely worth it.
After the noble rest, I continued in the east of the city – to the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque.
Its visit is free, but the dress code is even more stringent than in the Emirates Palace.
Women here have to wrap up an abaya (the typical Arab clothing), men at least long trousers.
In case if you were improperly dressed, there is the possibility to borrow changing clothes.
If you have changed clothes and entered the mosque, its size and appearance is absolutely breathtaking!
The huge courtyard is surrounded by lots of small domes and consistently designed with white marble. Everything is just beautiful, well maintained and clean.
The dome with a diameter of 32 meters, is the largest in the world. The hand-knotted carpet with more than 5500 square meters and a weight of 47 tons is the largest in the world, just like the 15-meter high chandelier in the middle of the church .
The last sight of my trip to Abu Dhabi was a visit at the Formula 1 circuit on Yas Island.
In the internet I have already read that it is possible to cycle or walk along the track, once a week.
Fortunately during my visit that was possible and so the hours on Yas Island have become the most memorable of the day.
I had to pay 30 dirhams for the bike, at the time of my visit about 7,50 €, for being allowed to circumnavigation the 5,5 – kilometer track. A cheap pleasure you definitely mustn't miss!
Chilled water bottles are available everywhere along the track, so you can survive the high temperatures easily.
During the sunset, the mood on the track is especially nice .
Next to the music, that sounds along the entire route from countless speakers, the weather becomes colder and the sunbeams wrap the whole track into a warm orange-red light – simply beautiful and unforgettable!
Whether pure luxury at the Emirates Palace, impressive traditions in the Sheikh Zayed Mosque or the sporty highlight on Yas Island, the day in Abu Dhabi was more impressive than I could have imagined.
You can visit all three attractions in one day, as I have done.
But if you want to visit Abu Dhabi less stressful and may also want to visit the city center or the beach, it is definitely recommended to spend a night in Abu Dhabi.
Netherless, visit Abu Dhabi – it is definitely worth it!


Under the New Covenant our Sabbath is found in Christ. If our faith is in the Lord we rest in Him. I see Sabbath 24/7 today and everyday. In Hebrews 4 it tells us in verse 3 For we who have believed enter that rest.
But even with that being said, according to the word we are not to judge others regarding Sabbath.


Jordanian Ministry of Culture announced on Sunday, November 4, 2018, that the event hosting an LGBTI Magazine was cancelled. "The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts decided to cancel the event which was scheduled to take place next Saturday, November 10, 2018," stated the Ministry's spokesman, Ahmad Al-Oun. Al-Oun pointed out that after reviewing the activities of the magazine, the Ministry addressed the National Gallery of Fine Arts, which prompted the latter to cancel the event.


text: Q: Connected components of an orbit generated by Lie group action I have a matrix representation of a Lie group $G$ acting on $\mathbb{R}^n$. Given a point $x\in\mathbb{R}^n$, the group generates an orbit $G.x$. My question is about the connectedness of $G.x$. Let $(G.x)^\circ$ be the connected part of $G.x$ that contains $x$. Let $G^\circ$ be the set wise stabilizer of $(G.x)^\circ$, i.e. $G^\circ.(G.x)^\circ=(G.x)^\circ$. In that case, can we always define a quotient $G/G^\circ$ such that under its action one connected part changes to another?


WASHINGTON, DC – Legg Mason Tennis Classic Tournament Director Jeff Newman is pleased to announce that two of the world's top players, five-time champion Andre Agassi and Australia's Lleyton Hewitt, have committed to play in the Washington summer classic, August 14-22 at the William H.G. Fitzgerald Center (16th and Kennedy Streets, N.W.).	"With the renewal of Legg Mason as title sponsor along with the commitments from Agassi and Hewitt, we expect yet another exciting week of world-class tennis in Washington," said Newman.	He also noted that tickets for the 36th edition of the 2004 Legg Mason Tennis Classic, one of Washington's most prestigious events, go on sale Monday, February 16.
Andre Agassi, a perennial fan favorite and one of the sport's great champions returns to the nation's capitol, a wonderful coup as the eight-time Grand Slam champion cuts back on his playing schedule.	He had another remarkable year in 2003, capturing four tournaments (including the Australian Open in January) and reached the finals of the year-end Tennis Masters Cup in Houston.	He finished the season No. 4 in the world, a position he continues to hold.	Agassi is only the fifth player to ever win all four Grand Slam singles titles.	He has won a total of 58 singles titles and over $27 million in prize money, and has finished in the year-end Top Ten 14 times since 1988!
Hewitt, a fiery competitor from Australia, said, "I have not played in Washington since my rookie year (1998), so I am definitely looking forward to it - and hopefully winning a few more matches!"	He was one of several "youngsters to watch" when he first hit the hard courts in Rock Creek Park – losing in the first round to Justin Gimelstob.	However, he quickly went on to prove that the sobriquet was well-earned, jumping 91 ranking positions in 1999, as he reached four finals (winning once) and helped his country defeat France to capture the Davis Cup.	The following year he won four tournament titles, finishing as the Australian No. 1.
In 2001, Hewitt jolted anyone who hadn't been paying attention, when he captured a total of six tournament titles, including his first Grand Slam crown at the U.S. Open with a straight sets victory over Pete Sampras.	He capped the year with the title at the Tennis Masters Series, and was the youngest player and first from his country to finish No. 1 in the history of the ATP Rankings (since 1973).	He won his second Grand Slam at Wimbledon in 2002, a year in which he became only the fourth player ever to rank No. 1 for every week of the calendar year, alongside Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl and Sampras.	He captured five titles in seven finals.	While he took time off in 2003, playing only 13 tournaments, he led Australia to a 3-1 win over Spain for the Davis Cup title, captured titles at Scottsdale and Indian Wells, and reached the finals at Los Angeles.
Currently No. 6 in the ATP Champions Race, Hewitt – who turns 23 this month – has 20 total singles titles and two doubles crowns.	Already this year, he has won a title, at Sydney, and has a singles match record of 9-1.
A portion of the proceeds from the Legg Mason Tennis Classic benefits the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF), the owner and beneficiary of the tournament.
To order ticket packages or for more information, please call 202.721.9500, or visit www.leggmasontennisclassic.com.	Single session tickets will be available at all TicketMaster outlets beginning Monday, February 16, or phone 202.432.SEAT (7328).


Your bed is the most important piece of furniture, you probably know that by now. Do you know how to choose a bed with good feng shui? What is it about a bed that makes it a good feng shui bed?
There are some basics you need to know about laying out your bedroom for good energy flow. It is also important to know where you should place your bed in relation to the door and other features in the room.
Learn more about how to shop for a new bed and the best way you can give yourself nourishing, refreshing, and invigorating sleep.
It is easy to determine the size of the bed you need. The other things like the style of the bed, bed materials, bed construction, headboard, and hardware may trip you up.
There is an overwhelming variety of bed choices out there. However, feng shui makes it really simple to choose a perfect bed. The best material for any bed is wood. Any style works as long as you have breathing room under the bed.
This means that beds with storage options and very low beds do not provide good feng shui.
A good headboard is a must for a good feng shui bed. The best feng shui headboards are those that are solid and made from wood, or the upholstered ones, as they have a very good combination of solid, but also gentle and supporting feng shui energy for you and your bedroom.
Bad choices for headboards are like a sieve for energy flow. Do not choose a bed with a headboard made of iron bars unless you want to feel what it is like to be imprisoned or trapped in a hospital bed. Even wooden bars or spindles are like "holes" for the energy to flow past you instead of staying with you.
Also, you do not want to go without a headboard. A headboard helps give you stability. Going without one weakens your collection of potential of energy while you sleep.
There are a variety of mattresses on the market, choose wisely and invest in the one that will promote best sleep and relaxation. The better you sleep at night, the better health you will have; this is really simple. Do not buy used mattresses, this is bad feng shui. The best colors for your bed linens are the so-called skin colors. Combine this with the decor colors you love in your bedroom.
Since your bedroom is part of the trinity of the most important rooms of the house (the others are the kitchen and bathroom), you should pay close attention to your bedroom layout, placement of the bed in the room, and items you have in the room. If some of these items are off balance, there are ways to remedy the feng shui of the bedroom.
Items or features that can affect the bedroom include items hanging above the bed like a ceiling fan or mirrors facing the bed. Also, if you have a sloped ceiling room, like an attic room, remedies can help you figure out how to best combat the drain of energy the ceiling could potentially have on you.


Multicultural Night - Help needed!
Don't forget to enroll in the new VIPS program through KSD. You must complete before you can volunteer at the school even if you have completed the process last year. You will need to create a login, fill out questions, and upload a copy of your ID/Driver's License.
Learn about PTA Membership and Join HERE.
Sunrise PTA is proud to work with Sunrise Elementary in order to provide a variety of different programs, resources and events for the students of Sunrise Elementary. We know that Parents, Teachers, Staff, and Community can all make a difference in the education of our children. Our vision is to make every child's potential a reality.
PTA is a powerful voice for all children.
PTA is a relevant resource for families and communities.
Sunrise Health Room is in need of boys and girls large pants. They frequently need of clothing of all sizes. Pants, shirts that are gently used are accepted. Underwear must be new. While all sizes are used there is typically a greater need for the smaller sizes used in K and 1st grades.
Learn about other ways to DONATE HERE.
Our PTA has received the Bronze Award for Membership for the 2017-18 school year. Thank you for all that you do in serving your schools and communities to make PTA the recognized association for advocacy in Washington.


text:
State News Roundup
Chicago parents and community groups have a right to sue the city over the use of Chapter 1 funds for disadvantaged children, the Illinois Supreme Court has ruled.
The ruling last month revives a 1988 lawsuit alleging that the Chicago school board--with state school board approval--misappropriated such funds over a span of 10 years. Rather than spend the money for instructional purposes, the plaintiffs charged, the school board used it to balance the budget and buy school supplies, and for other purposes for which the funds were not intended.
The lawsuit was filed before the legislature passed the Chicago school-reform act, which gives local school councils in the city wider latitude in spending state funds, but it was later amended to apply to the act.
A state circuit-court judge previously had ruled that the parents have no legal standing to bring the lawsuit; an appeals court reversed that ruling.
"Until now it had been a battle between lawyers,'' Ricardo Meza, a staff lawyer for the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, one of the three community groups involved in the suit, said of the high-court decision. "Now we can go in and look at the books of the Chicago board of education and see how they spent the money and challenge it.''
Trustees of Mississippi's eight-campus public-university system have proposed a desegregation plan that would close one historically black university and merge others.
The trustees' plan was presented late last month to U.S. District Judge Neal B. Biggers Jr., who has heard arguments for and against the plan, but who has not set a timetable for deciding whether or not the plan eliminate racial segregation in the state's higher-education system.
Last June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the state had not proved it had rid its higher-education system of the effects of state-mandated racial segregation. The High Court ordered the desegregation case returned to lower federal courts so that the state could present desegregation proposals.
Under the state's proposal, Mississippi Valley State University, a school with a predominantly black student body, would be closed, and its students and faculty transferred to Delta State University, which then would be administered by the state flagship, the University of Mississippi.
Another school with a predominantly black enrollment, Alcorn State University, would become a satellite campus of Mississippi State University. The Mississippi University for Women would merge with the University of Southern Mississippi, and the state's veterinary and dental schools would close.
Founding Principal - Environmental Charter High School (ECHS)
Environmental Charter School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
University Guidance Counselor. IB School. Dubai.
Galvin Education, Dubai (City) (AE)


~ Spring 2019 Manga to Anime Sale ~ April 9-15 Click on the link to read Chapter 1 for FREE!
~ Spring Break Sale ~ April 2-8 Click on the link to read Chapter 1 for FREE!
10 years of Kodansha Comics! The year 2019 marks the 10th anniversary of the first Kodansha Comics manga published in English. Please join us in celebration as we select one classic Kodansha Comics series each month for exclusive content, promotions, and other surprises!


Since 1984 that PRIS Audiovisuais has developed a robust activity in the entertainment world, rich in contents that generates the most diverse types of feelings and emotions.
With thousands of published titles, the vast portfolio meets diverse tastes and audiences across genres like comedy, action, romance, drama, adventure, among many others.
For more than 25 years that we are privileged to provide consumers with products and licenses of excellence.


EDINBURGH, UK. 18 November – Qatar Airways will operate a daily, direct scheduled service from Doha's Hamad International Airport to Edinburgh Airport from 1st May 2015. The announcement comes just six months after the successful launch of the five-weekly service on the route and reinforces the airline's commitment to add additional frequencies on the route, which it announced at the launch.
The daily QR027 outbound service and QR028 inbound service, operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, will give passengers even greater access to the 145 worldwide destinations served by Qatar Airways through its recently opened state-of-the-art hub, Hamad International Airport.
The Dreamliner has a two-cabin configuration, comprising of 22 seats in Business Class and 232 Economy Class seats that include individual 10.5-inch television screens offering the latest inflight entertainment options while experiencing the airline's award-winning five-star service.
Edinburgh is Qatar Airways' third destination in the UK, preceded by London in 1997 and Manchester in 2003. The airline currently operates six flights a day from London Heathrow non-stop to Doha, including 'Business One', the all-business class A319. The airline also operates 10 flights per week from Manchester non-stop to Doha.
Qatar Airways has seen rapid growth in just 17 years of operations, to the point where today it currently is flying a modern fleet of 141 aircraft to 145 key business and leisure destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the Americas.


text:
Q: AttributeError: 'game' object has no attribute '' AttributeError: 'game' object has no attribute 'uValue'
Can someone help me with my spaghetti code?
When I run my program I want to add the hit card value to self.uValue (my total hand value for the user). Although I get the error listed above and an identical one for the (self.TotalC) (total cards in the hand). I also have issues keeping the value set in the Usercards method for self.uValue. Even though i return the value every time i wish to print the value it is said it equals zero other then when i print it inside the method.
class game():
  def __init__(self):
      self.TotalC = 2 # total cards in the hand

  def Usercards(self):
      UC1= cards() # defining both objects
      UC2= cards()
      UC1.deck() # defingin each card
      UC2.deck()
      uHand.remove("deal")  # removes deal from the hand allowing the user to start hitting
      card1v=int(UC1.value)  # the value of the card is equal to the self.value of it
      card1s=UC1.suit     # the suit of the card is definined as a varible from self.suit of the call class
      card2v=int(UC2.value)        # same for the second card
      card2s=UC2.suit
      type=UC1.num # type of the card is defined from the call class (self.num) example: (ace, 2, king , 5)
      card1 = Image(Point(300,350), (card1s+type+".gif")) # graphics deinfed where to draw and what to draw
      card1.draw(win) # draws image
      type=UC2.num #type of second card
      card2 = Image(Point(225,350), (card2s+type+".gif")) # graphics defined for the second card
      card2.draw(win) # draws second card
      self.uValue= card1v + card2v # add the value varibles for both cards
      print(self.uValue) # prints value
      self.TotalC = 2
      return card1v, card1s, card2v, card2s,uHand, self.uValue #reurtns card suits and values and hand

  def AIhand(self):
      back = Image(Point(225, 150),("back.gif"))
      back.draw(win)
      AIC1= cards()
      AIC1.deck()
      AIcard1v=int(AIC1.value)  # the value of the card is equal to the self.value of it
      #second card (visible one)
      AIC2= cards()
      AIC2.deck()
      AIcard2v=int(AIC2.value)  # the value of the card is equal to the self.value of it
      AIcard2s=AIC2.suit     # the suit of the card is definined as a varible from self.suit of the call class
      AItype2=AIC2.num # type of the card is defined from the call class (self.num) example: (ace, 2, king , 5)
      AIcard2 = Image(Point(300,150), (AIcard2s+AItype2+".gif")) # graphics defined for the second card
      AIcard2.draw(win) # draws second card
      self.AIvalue = AIcard2v + AIcard1v
      print(self.AIvalue)
      return self.AIvalue, AIHand  # AI2 = "{}{}".format(AIC2.suit, AIC2.num)

  def wincon(self):
      if self.uValue>AIHV:
          print("You win")
          uHand.append("deal")
      else:
          print("You lose")
          uHand.append("deal")

  def UHit(self):
      HC1 = cards()
      HC1.deck()
      value = int(HC1.value)
      suit = HC1.suit
      type = HC1.num
      print (self.uValue)
      if self.TotalC==2:
          card1 = Image(Point(375, 350), (suit + type +".gif"))
          card1.draw(win)
      elif self.TotalC==3:
          card1 = Image(Point(450, 350), (suit + type + ".gif"))
          card1.draw(win)
      elif self.TotalC==4:
          card1 = Image(Point(450, 375), (suit + type + ".gif"))
          card1.draw(win)


text:
Q: Failed to publish API using WSO2 API manager I am unable to publish API in WSO2 API manager 2.6.0 environments.
Error message is:
Failed to publish Environments
Production and Sandbox
Error while publishing prototype API to the Gateway. Error while publishing API to the Gateway. No API exists by the name
I did checked API in the DB it exist.
I did searched over the net but did not find any solution on this issue.
Looks like Even after deleting the API, still context URI is persist somewhere so I think I need to delete the context URI - Please suggest

A: I found solution -
Even after deleting the API from WSO2 publisher, Looks like API will not completely deleted from WSO2 so I just checked is there API still exist in WSO2 and I found the API in the below mentioned location and deleted.

API Manager\2.6.0\repository\deployment\server\synapse-configs\default\api

Now I am able to create new API with the context URI.


text:
We want to help you continue on your journey to meet and engage with others just like you.
Enroll Now Events Get Help Today
Alumni Program Unites Sober Friends Celebrating Life
Our Anaheim Lighthouse Alumni Program is all about celebration. It is about celebrating life, sobriety and new beginnings with family and friends. It is also about sharing sobriety milestones. As our graduates complete their initial residential treatment, they are prepared to go out into the world with confidence and a strong sense of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being. Our Alumni Program helps keep that momentum going and provides support for the journey ahead as well as having fun in sobriety!
Recovery is just a phone call away (877) 432-1722
Check the calendar for Alumni sponsored events and spread the word. If you would like something added to the calendar, please email our Alumni Coordinator at alumni@anaheimlighthouse.com
Go to Our Events
Celebrating Life in Sobriety Together
Our Alumni Program picks up where residential treatment leaves off. It provides similar support and connection. It is a special community of people in recovery who are enjoying a life of sobriety. Our alumni schedules special events, such as professional sporting events, picnics, beach outings and other social gatherings, where the focus is on connection, not on drugs and alcohol.
Our program dispels any notion that life after sobriety is dull, after all, "We are not a glum lot!" When our graduates work together to build social activities and support each other to utilize the tools they were given during treatment, they enhance their recovery. By celebrating sobriety milestones, they realize how far they have come. Relapse can be a very scary occurrence if a person isn't careful. The team at Anaheim Lighthouse is available to work with them, reminding them to lean into their program and to continue making positive choices.
We invite and encourage you to enroll in our Alumni Program today and join in the celebration!


In the realm of time and blogs, I feel like I was slightly late discovering Sara's Sprouted Kitchen. Once I finally found my way, I couldn't stop clicking through the recipes. While at first my eyes were drawn to the photography, I continued to linger because of the unique approach Sara took to whole foods. I was (and still am) enamored- it is clean, fresh, and above all, delicious.
It's not hard to think of one recipe from Sara's blog that I want to make. The garnet pilaf has been patiently sitting on my list to make until sweet potatoes come back in season and the second work slows back down, her lentil meatballs are getting made. Each recipe is a true inspiration and a testament that eating whole foods doesn't have to be complicated and can be fulfilling.
So it comes as no surprise that when The Sprouted Kitchen cookbook arrived in my mailbox, it was love at first sight. Between Hugh's photography and Sara's recipes, the books is stunning (and I don't use that word lightly).
This soup, and so many recipes in the book, are testaments to that statement.
The Sprouted Kitchen is available for pre-order right now and will be officially released August,28th (only a few days!) If you like what you see on this site, I highly recommend that you add this cookbook to your collection (and be sure to check out Sara's blog!) I've fallen in love with this cookbook and can't wait to whip up a few more of Sara's recipes!
Cut the tomato and onion into wedges. Use your fingers to scoop out some of the biggest pockets of seeds. Spread the tomatoes and onion on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, a generous amount of pepper, and parsley. Gently toss with your hands to combine. Tuck the garlic cloves in the nook of the tomato so they won't burn in the oven. Roast until the tomatoes have broken down and reduced to about half their original size, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
In a large pot over medium heat, warm the broth and stir in the tomato paste to dissolve. Ad all the ingredients from the baking sheet to the broth and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Using an immersion blender, food processor, of blender, puree the soup until it is smooth but still has some texture. If you prefer a silkier soup, pass it through a fine-mesh sieve. Return soup to the pot, turn the heat to low, and stir in the cream. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
If you're serving the soup with the cheesy toast, drizzle each slice of bread with a bit of olive oil and a slice of mozzarella cheese. Toast them in a toaster oven or under a broiler until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Float a toast in each bowl of soup. Garnish with the oregano and serve hot.
Mmm roasted tomato, wow the flavor of this soup must be stunning! Great job lady!
thanks so much, erin! I appreciate the kind words. I love love this soup, and it's one of the only tomato based things I can get hugh to eat 😉 SO glad you like the book!
This recipe sounds delicious Sara…would I be able to can this?
Could this soup be canned or frozen? It sounds so delicious and I am looking for a great recipe to have canned.
This soup looks so delicious! I can't wait to get my hands on Sara's cookbook!!!
This does sound like a perfect soup to eat right now, at the peak of tomato time. 🙂 I may make up a big batch and freeze it for delicious winter application!
This looks absolutely lovely! I can't wait to get that book!
This is all very serendipitous. I just put a post on my blog asking for cooking blog recommendations. I only subscribed to Sprouted Kitchen recently. But what is lovely is that your blog was recommended to me too. Very much looking forward to reading more.
I've made the Garnet Pilaf and the Lentil Meatballs more than once! They are both great. I love her recipes. This soup looks beautiful!
That looks so lovely and luscious! Need to make it before tomatoes go out of season!!!
Amazing soup! Can't wait to give it a try.
This is one of my favorite recipes from the Sprouted Kitchen cookbook. Well, I love all the recipes but this soup was so delicious it just turn a whole day from bad too good!
This soup is sooo delicious. And perfect for September. I didn't actually use the cream or cheese since I can't have it and it was still really yummy. I roasted the tomatoes and onions the day before so it only took 10 minutes to finish after work. I think this is the way I will make tomato soup from now on. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Awww shucks- thanks Carrie! Happy cooking!
I made this for a luncheon with friends yesterday. I can't get over how delicious this soup is. I had been wanting tomato soup and this recipe hit the spot. It was really easy to make. I can't wait to make it again. Thank you for this recipe.


Guest blogging can be a great way to build your on-line reputation and drive traffic to your sites. It's a win-win situation for both the guest blogger and the host.
You write content for their site, which you will of course be promoting and sharing the link to everywhere you can, and they allow you to include a byline and/or link back to your site. You get exposure to a new audience and they get new readers to their site.
Research the blog and submit a post that is well suited to the site and it's readers. For example in my current virtual tour for my children's picture book Out and About at the Zoo I have written posts like 'Being a writing mum' for the site of a fellow mum writer, 'Tips for children's writers' for the site that offers tips to writers and 'The challenges and rewards of writing for children' for a site for avid young readers. Each post is directed towards it's individual audience.
Supply them with content their site is missing. Whilst you need to make sure your post is in keeping with the topic niche of the hosts site, you also want to try and give them something new. Use your own unique experience and skills to fill the needs of the host and their readers.
Make the job of the host as easy as possible. If they have guidelines, follow them to the letter. Supply them with appropriate images to use with the post and any other additional information they might want to use.
Be reliable. If you promise to send your content by a certain date, send it by that date. Don't leave your host and their readers hanging. Not only is this unprofessional, it will also damage your reputation.
Promote your post. Don't just write the guest post and leave it to the host to promote it. It's part of the deal as a guest blogger that you help bring readers to the site. Share the link to your post everywhere you can to drive as much traffic as possible.
Reply to comments. Part of the reason for guest blogging is to connect with new readers. If someone takes the time to leave a comment on your post, make sure you reply to them. Even if it's just to thank them for their input.
Give thanks. Thank the host publicly by leaving a comment on the post. Thank them again by email and/or via their social media pages. If they have accounts with applications like branchout write them a testimonial to thank them. And then thank them again!
Bottom-line: Be the sort of guest you'd like to have visit your own site.
I've written many guest blogs and believe it's crucial to interact with the readers that post comments and share the post via social media.
Thank you for your comment David. Yes, definitely. The whole idea after all is to help build your reputation and connect with your audience. Hosts that see your post receives a lot of comments and share are also more likely to invite you back.
Great pointers, especially that the guest needs to promote the blog too.
They can't expect the host to do all the work. It's in their interest too as more people will know about it and that increases their chances of their post going viral. A positive for both the host and guest.


text:
Coop's Shot Tower, Melbourne, Victoria
Coop's Shot Tower was completed in 1890 by the Coop family and it operated (making lead shot) until 1960. In 1991 it was incorporated into the Melbourne Central shopping complex in central Melbourne under a conical glass roof. The 50 metre high…
Tags: Coop's Shot Tower, crenel, Melbourne, Melbourne Central, parapet, shot tower, tower, turret, Vic, Victoria
La Trobe St Frontage, Former Working Men's College, RMIT, Melbourne
The Working Men's College (which became RMIT University) in Melbourne,Victoria, opened in 1887. The three-storey building was designed by Terry andOakden, and Nahun Barnet and financed by Francis Ormond. The tower and La TrobeSt frontage were…
Tags: Addison and Kemp, Francis Ormond, Melbourne, Nahum Barnet, Percy Oakden, RMIT, RMIT University, Romanesque, Romanesque Revival, semi-circular arch, Terry and Oakden, tracery, Vic, Victoria, Working Men's College
(Former) Working Men's College, RMIT, Melbourne
Tags: Addison and Kemp, Francis Ormond, Melbourne, Nahum Barnet, Percy Oakden, RMIT, RMIT University, Romanesque, Romanesque Revival, semi-circular arch, Terry and Oakden, tower, tracery, turret, Vic, Victoria, Working Men's College
Pulpit from Christ Church Congregational Church, Launceston, Tasmania
This wooden pulpit was removed from the former Christ Church Congregational Church in Launceston, Tasmania, in 2002 (having originally been in another church building) and is now on display in the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery in Launceston.…
Tags: Alexander Kidd, Alexander Kidd (Jnr), Christ Church Congregational Church, column, Gothic, Gothic Revival, John Leeming, John West, Launceston, pointed arch, pulpit, Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, QVMAG, Tas, Tasmania, tracery
John Storey Memorial Dispensary, Chippendale, Sydney, New South Wales
The John Storey Memorial Dispensary is on the corner of Regent and Lee Streets in the inner-city Sydney suburb of Chippendale. The building was completed as in 1926 as a memorial to former New South Wales Premier John Storey. It was built by Sydney…
Tags: Blackletter script, Chippendale, clinic, crenel, dispensary, four-centred arch, Gothic script, hospital, John Storey, John Storey Memorial Dispensary, memorial, New South Wales, NSW, parapet, Sydney, tower, Tudor arch
Sydney City Library, Haymarket, New South Wales
The current Sydney City Library building in Haymarket was built for the Commercial Banking Corporation of Sydney in 1875. The sandstone building on the corner of George and Hay Streets incorporates a number of architectural styles that can be traced…
Tags: bank, capital, CBC Bank, Classical, column, Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, Gothic, Gothic Revival, Haymarket, library, moulding, New South Wales, NSW, pointed arch, Romanesque, Romanesque Revival, semi-circular arch, Sydney, Sydney City Library, Tudor arch


text:
SAM JONES | Luxembourg: Luxembourg | Vantage
Wed Mar 22 2023 at 09:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Vantage | Luxembourg, LU
Sam Jones is British singer-songwriter, guitarist, recording artist & producer. Often working as a multi-instrumentalist, recording many tracks over several decades. A cross-section of which make up his live solo set. He is known for his slide guitar playing, use of Yamaha instruments & crooner vocal style.
He was born in Chester, England & grew up in North Wales. He spent 12 years living in London until 2016 when he moved to Poland where he holds residency status.
He has embarked on four self-booked, self-financed & self-promoted solo European tours since April 2016 with multiple mini-tours of France, Belgium & Poland. He's even toured the Isle of Man. His debut foreign show was in Poland at Cafe Mięsna in Poznań in 2007.
He set up his own booking agency/record label Camouflage Booking/Camouflage Records & sells limited edition CDs & USB sticks online or after shows. A series of bootleg-style limited edition CD live albums have been produced each with additional demo/studio bonus tracks.
An ongoing official album entitled 'Retrospective' is compiled from studio & live recordings. The album acts as an introduction to his songwriting with some notable contributors. Comprehensive track by track details act as an online inlay card & are frequently updated on his website.
He's worked with several established musicians such as Ged Lynn (The Stairs), Charlie Harper (UK Subs), Brian James (The Damned) & PJ (Anti-Nowhere League), he even appeared on a track with Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers in 'Stranger Things'). He's already gained the respect of many well-known industry insiders such as journalist John Robb.
During 2017 & 2018 he fronted Polish Mod-Punk band Angry Town. The name of the band refers to Gniewkowo, where the original line-up met for the first time during a solo concert of Jones.
He reused the name to release two lockdown-singles in 2020, both singles featured a politically motivated promotional video premiered on YouTube. An official album entitled 'No Second Chance' & new live band are set to fly the Angry Town banner once again in late 2022.
As the frontman of his various power-trio carnations or as a solo performer, he's played support for several well-known acts including Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson), The Coral & Polish band Kobranocka.
As well as his music his unique mod/alternative hybrid sense of style caught the eye of fashion label Relco London in 2017 who used him to model their clothes & he is featured on their website alongside the band Blue Nation.
He has worked as a featured artiste in films such as Tim Burton's 'Sweeney Todd' & the Ian Dury biopic 'Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll'.
Sam has played in many of Europe's key cities such as Liverpool, Berlin, Prague, Kraków, Dublin, Paris, Brussels as well as some pretty unusual locations like the former ghost town Bussana Vecchia in Italy. His experiences have resulted in a book of memoirs & travel advice entitled 'A Musician's Guide to Europe'.
Featuring Charlie Harper (UK Subs): https://angrytown.bandcamp.com/track/hit-the-floor
Produced by Brian James (The Damned): https://angrytown.bandcamp.com/track/fire-in-the-rain
Live on Radio R, Czech Republic: https://soundcloud.com/camouflagebooking/liveonradior
Facebook (personal profile): https://www.facebook.com/samjonesretrospective/
Official website: https://samjonesofficial.net
Travel book: https://www.facebook.com/amusiciansguidetoeurope
Retrospective album series on Bandcamp: https://angrytown.bandcamp.com/
Impromptu show in Belgium:
Bulletproof promo video filmed in Poland:
Interview in Poland:
Performing with Zoe & Zara in Germany:
Performing with Sam Jones & The Artists Rifles at The Limelight Club, Crewe 2001:
Angry Town websites: https://angrytown.pl https://angrytown.net
Performing with Angry Town in Poland:
Vantage, 163 rue de Beggen,Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Host or Publisher SAM JONES
Music in LuxembourgArt in LuxembourgLive-music in Luxembourg
Discover More Events in Luxembourg
Thu Mar 23 2023 at 06:00 pm Visite guidée | Erwin Olaf & Hans Op de Beeck. Inspired by Steichen
Musée national d'histoire et d'art Luxembourg (MNHA)
Thu Mar 23 2023 at 07:00 pm Renc'art | Archéologie
Thu Mar 23 2023 at 08:00 pm La Campagne
Théâtre Ouvert Luxembourg Tol
Fri Mar 24 2023 at 08:30 am Formation sur l'approche clinique et thérapeutique des rachialgies aigües en ostéopathie
Hotel-Residence Am Klouschter
Fri Mar 24 2023 at 10:00 am Obligation d'information du courtier luxembourgeois (FR-LU-IT-BE)- Partie 1
Sun Jan 29 2023 at 10:30 am MASTERCLASSE PROFESSIONNELLE avec Steven Michel
TROIS C-L
Sun Jan 29 2023 at 02:00 pm Stage des danses africaines - Tchiriba et Essombi
Aeroyoga Luxembourg
Sun Jan 29 2023 at 03:00 pm M. Popper et ses Pingouins
Cinémathèque Luxembourg
ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS
Sun Jan 29 2023 at 04:00 pm Concert spirituel 2023
Belair-Merl Luxembourg
CONCERTS MUSIC
Sun Jan 29 2023 at 04:00 pm SPIRITUAL CONCERT 2023 MIXED CHOIR OF THE CONSERVATORY OF THE CITY OF LUXEMBOURG
Saint Pius X Church, Luxembourg-Belair
Mon Jan 30 2023 at 07:00 pm Du gros plan au flash-forward - Leçon 1 : Rythmes
Tue Jan 31 2023 at 07:00 pm Improv Taster Workshop
WORKSHOPS ART
Tue Jan 31 2023 at 09:00 pm Vantage Comedy Open Mic
COMEDY ENTERTAINMENT
Wed Feb 01 2023 at 06:00 pm Tarte Flambé - All you can eat
Café du Gymnase - Dudelange
PARTIES ENTERTAINMENT
Wed Feb 01 2023 at 07:00 pm Séance spéciale : Vitalina Varela (en présence de Pedro Costa)
ENTERTAINMENT ART
Wed Feb 01 2023 at 07:30 pm AUCKLANE (B) | TROUBLE IN PARADIZE (L) @ DE GUDDE WËLLEN
De Gudde Wëllen
Wed Feb 01 2023 at 07:45 pm Standup Comedy FR ( chaque 1er Mercredi du mois) par Duchesse Comedy
Respawn Luxembourg
Wed Feb 01 2023 at 08:00 pm Ladies First - be GATSBY
Peacock Luxembourg
PARTIES MUSIC
Wed Feb 01 2023 at 08:00 pm La Grande Duchesse Comedy (Weekly in English - French the first Wednesdays)
Thu Feb 02 2023 at 06:00 pm CONFERENCE: Haunted Worlds: Reckoning with Ghosts in Arts and Heritage Practice
Casino Luxembourg - Forum d'art contemporain
What's Happening Next in Luxembourg?
Discover Luxembourg Events