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10 Photos Showing How Men Stole the Show and Pushed Boundaries at GTCO Fashion Weekend With Daring Outfits
The GTCO Fashion Weekend is an event that holds almost every year and appeals to fashionistas in Lagos to showcase themselves
This year's event took place on November 12th and 13th and it was almost carnival-like considering how people turned up in different interesting outfits
TopLatestNews will be taking a look at how men stole the show at the 2022 GTCO Fashion Weekend and what inspired their choice of attires
The Nigerian fashion scene has no doubt evolved greatly with people taking more risks and showing up with outfits that push boundaries.
One big event for fashionistas is the GTCO Fashion Weekend seeing as many fashion lovers go all out with their attires just to strut around and make headlines.
On November 12 and 13, the Fashion Weekend took place in Lagos and people came with their different interesting outfits to either get people talking or leave them in awe.
Photos of some of the daring outfits men rocked at the GTCO Fashion Weekend.
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One interesting thing to note however was how the men seemed to stand out even more than the women at the event.
Over the years, women have been looked at as more fashionable but those days are far behind. Men now take risks, are not afraid to show skin or even rock high-heeled shoes that some ladies would not dare to wear.
The prominent thing at the fashion weekend was how people tried to outdo each other with their styles, especially the guys as many of them came rocking high boots, v-necked outfits, and more daring looks.
TopLatestNews got a chance to talk to some of them to hear the inspiration behind their outfits. See some of them below:
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1. David Nze:
This young man came in a black velvet suit embellished with stones, a glittery headpiece, boots with chains and wide-legged pants. According to David, his outfit was custom made and finished in less than a week. He noted that his outfit was inspired by his personal style.
"I like something glittery and luxury, this is giving luxury and everything expensive."
According to him, nothing is too extra.
2. Babatunde Tribe:
Babatunde was one of those who stood out in his all-black outfit. The young man, who is a fashion model and creative director, rocked a black hijab, a long black skirt, a fur coat and high-heeled boots. According to him, his outfit was religion inspired and he loves to create controversy. He said:
"I just wanted to look different and the fact that I love to create controversy with the cross, the hijab and the skirt, talking about religion and the fact that boys can also wear skirts and also be religious".
Babatunde, a creative director, said he loves to create controversy.
3. Lucky Aje:
Lucky was another young man at the event who went with a bold look. According to him, he loves to show skin unlike other regular men's fashion.
"I just wanted to show skin and you know the regular men's fashion, they feel like you have to cover your body but it's not that way anymore, you have to show the skin."
According to Lucky, things have changed and men can show skin.
4. David and Ola:
These two friends stayed closely together during the event and while their outfits were relatively not as shocking as others present, their thick jackets and trousers left one wondering what inspired their combination considering the weather in Nigeria.
According to David, he was inspired by the military, old school look. His friend Ola however noted that he just wanted to look like a gangster.
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"I just want to look like a gangster, this is just a bad boy kind of thing."
While David was inspired by the military, Ola just wanted to look gangster.
5. Razaq:
Another guest at the event, Razaq, took a religious outfit and put a spin on it. To complete his Muslim-themed look, he also carried a very long rosary. According to him, he converted from Islam to Christianity and decided to create his interesting look from what he had in his wardrobe. He noted that you can be a Muslim and still be fashionable.
"I'm a fashion stylist and I just thought of this. I am a converted Christian and going through my wardrobe, I had this garment so I thought of putting this together".
According to Razaq, you can be Muslim and fashionable.
6. Packson:
This young man is another guest at the event who stood out with his bright yellow trench coat with colorful graffiti painted on it. According to him, he wanted to be unique and really urban.
"I wanted something extremely unique so I had to get a trench coat and paint on it to give me what I wanted".
He stood out with his bright yellow trench coat.
See more interesting looks from the GTCO Fashion Weekend below:
This is giving patriotic Nigerian pope or not?
This outfit stood out for many reasons, perhaps good or bad.
Another guest at the fashion weekend who came to make a statement.


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Whole Wheat Pancakes- Without Eggs!
I wanted to make these whole wheat pancakes as soon as I saw the recipe in Arundati's blog..I made it immediately for my breakfast in a matter of minutes..These pancakes are made of whole wheat flour and contains no eggs.Yes, they tasted great without the eggs..So they are great when on a diet..They are low in calories and can be accompanied with any fresh fruit syrup or topped just with honey and fruits..
Mix the whole wheat flour, baking soda, jaggery, cainnamon powder together.. Add the buttermilk to the flour mixture and whisk together to form a batter without any lumps.. The batter should be in a thick consistency and it should be pourable..Leave the batter aside for about 10 minutes.
Heat a griddle, Pour a full ladle of batter onto the griddle.It spreads by itself..Drizzle oil on the sides..Allow it to cook for about a minute until air holes are formed on the surface..Flip the pancake to the other side and cook for about 15 seconds..
Stack the pancakes and have them with toppings of your choice.
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I wanted to make an Indianized dish with broccoli.Broccoli is rich in vitamin C, iron, Carotene, phytochemicals, potassium and fiber..Broccoli reduces cholestrol and also reduces the risk of cancer.. And it perfect to have broccoli while on a diet..I was planning to make dhall and rice and wanted something to accompany it.I made this poriyal with broccoli and it was too good.I made in a way I make cauliflower poriyal.It also tastes great with chapathis and rotis.
Chop the broccoli head into small florets.. Soak the split chickpeas in water for about half an hour.. Chop the onions finely..Add the florets into hot water for about two minutes.. In a saucepan, add the oil and do the seasoning with the mustard seeds,urad dhall and curry leaves.Once they start spluterring, add the chopped onions. Saute for about two minutes, until they turn translucent.. Add the broccoli florets and the soaked split chickpeas.. Add the chilli powder and half a cup of water.. Cover and cook for about five minutes or until the broccoli turns tender.. Serve with rice or rotis..
Sending this to Diet Event which I am hosting..
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I made these Spinach cheese swirls from Dhivya's blog..They came out pretty well.And they dont need much effort to make when you have the readymade puff pastry..I feel that the puff pastry is versatile and can be made into anything that suits your taste, be it sweet or savoury.These spinach cheese swirls are perfect for any party..And the pictures are not too good..
Thaw the puff pastry according to manufacturer's direction.Lay the puff pastry on a floured surface and roll it out a wee bit with the help of a rolling pin.
Spread the cheese, spinach, salt, pepper and seasonings one by one.If using frozen spinach, squeeze out the excess water..
From the shorter end, roll the puff pastry tightly like a jelly roll.Cut them perpendicularly into slices, And brush with egg wash or butter.
Transfer them to a baking sheet and bake them until they turn golden for about 20 to 25 minutes..
Sending this off to Siri's MBP: Cheese event..
Also sending this to SAvoury Pie Event hosted by Ivy..
Yes I made these cheese stuffed Jalapenos for Siri's MBP:Say Cheese event.I had some Jalapenos in my fridge..I usually make milagai bhajji(deep fried jalapeno fritters) with them..But on a healthy note I wanted to bake them instead of frying them..I landed on this recipe from Food Workshop..I made a few changes to suit our taste and made these lovely baked goodies..
A Warning! They were to hot and spicy even after de-seeding the jalapenos..So choose Jalapenos depending on you spice level and de-seed them if you do not want them to be too spicy..Wash hands after chopping them..
Indulge in the hot cheesy jalapenos..And yes, you easily get addicted to these..We had no leftovers!
Cheese - 3/4 cup any variety.I used a mixture of cream cheese,cheddar cheese and mozzarella.
Wash the jalapenos and chop them into half and remove all the seeds..
Mix the cheese, mayonnaise/yoghurt, dried oregano, salt and pepper and spoon them equally into each chopped jalapeno.
Arrange them on a baking sheet and bake them for about 30 minutes until the cheese melts.
You can also coat the jalapenos with egg wash and bread crumbs and then bake them.
It is that simple.Serve hot!
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Heat the butter in a large saucepan, add the bay leaf and cloves and saute for a minute.Then add the chopped ginger,garlic,onion and saute until they soften.
Then add the bell pepper,chopped tomatoes, chilli powder, salt and pepper and bring them to a boil..Simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes until it turns mushy..
Discard the bay leaf and cloves and transfer the ingredients to a blender.Blend it into a smooth paste..Strain again if needed..Stir in the tomato ketchup..
Sending this to WYF:Salads/Starters/Soups hosted by EC..
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I was tempted to make these cute little brownies after seeing an episode in Food Network..I agree that these brownies taste best and are n perfect texture when done using the oven..But who would say no to brownies made in about 10 to 15 minutes..They were soft and moist and I topped wach brownie with a dollop of cream cheese.I like to warm my brownies and have it with a scoop of vanilla icecream..
Here comes the simple recipe for microwave brownies with simple ingredients!
In a microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate and butter and microwave high for 2 minutes until the chocolate melts..Set this aside.
Whisk together the sugar and eggs in a seperate bowl.
In a large bowl sift the flour with the baking powder and salt.Add the egg-sugar mixture and the melted chocolate along with the vanilla and stir well until combined.
Spray an 8 by 8 by-2-inch microwave safe glass pan with cooking spray. Pour the batter into the pan, spread it out evenly, and scatter the chocolate chunks on top. Cook on high for 5 minutes.You might need to do this for 1 or 2 minutes more depending on your microwave power. Remove from the oven and let rest for 3 minutes before cutting and eating.
Sending this to MEC: Chocolate hosted by Srivalli.
Theplas are Gujrathi flat bread which tastes best with just yoghurt and pickle.The methi leaves add a zing and freshness to the theplas.I took this recipe from Sia's Monsoon spice.It takes very less time to prepare.Here goes the recipe.
Remove the methi leaves from the stem and wash them thoroughly..Chop them finely.
Mix in all the ingredients along with the required amount of warm water and knead together to form a dough.Cover and keep it aside for about half an hour.Knead the dough again and make lime sized balls.Dust the surface with flour and roll each ball into a circle with the help of a rolling pin..
Heat a griddle and cook the thepla on both sides for about 2 minutes till brown spots start appearing..Top with a spoon of ghee if you like.
Serve hot with yoghurt and pickle..
And to WBB Grains in my Breakfast hosted this month by Aparna brainchild of Nandita.
I am sure everyone must have resorted to some diet or the other to lose weight..Diet does not mean starving oneself to lose weight..It means eating the right proportion at the right time with or without physical exercise..
So I thought why not host an event featuring diet recipes exclusively so that it serves people looking for diet recipes..A diet may include low-fat foods, low-carb foods, low calorie foods, protein rich foods etc.
You can send in any recipe which is nutritious and diet-friendly.You can also send in your diet plan including your weekly meal plan, your exercise plan and your own experiences related to dieting..
1. Create a post related to dieting.
2. Link back to this announcement and feel free to use the logo.
Non-bloggers can also mail me your entries along with the picture of your entry.I will include them in the roundup.
4. Send in your entries before October 26th.You can send in previous entries by just linking them in new posts.
Looking forward to your entries.
Thanks to my dear sister Sugirtha for designing the logo for the event..
I make this whenever I am out of vegetables..It can be made in a jiffy and it tastes great with rice and rotis..Here comes the simple recipe..
Boil the eggs and remove the shells.Chop the onions,tomato and green chillies..Add oil in a vessel and add the cumin seeds and curry leaves.Once they start spluttering, add the onions,ginger-garlic paste, tomatoes and green chillies one by one and saute for two minutes until the onions and tomato gets cooked..Add the chilli powder, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder..Add the coconut powder,salt and one cup water and bring to a boil..Simmer for 5 minutes..Slice the boiled eggs into half and add it to the cooked gravy..
Serve hot with rice or rotis..
I made these falafels and we had it as an appetizer with homemade hummus and also with lavash as wraps.This middle eastern snack,though fried are nutritious and rich in protein.
Soak the chickpeas overnight if using the dried ones..Drain the water and set aside.Reserve some of the soaked water..Pressure cook the chickpeas until one whistle and allow it to cool..Transfer the chickpeas to a blender and blend it alnog with the other ingredients to get a thick paste.Add the flour in case it is not thick.If needed add a little of the reserved water while blending..The mixture should be in a consistency such that it hold together to form balls.Allow it to rest for about half an hour and form small balls..
Heat oil for frying in a heavy bottomed vessel.And once hot, fry the balls in batches for about three minutes on each side unitl it gets cooked through and turns golden brown..Drain in paper towels..
Homemade Plum Jam and Happy 25th Anniversary Mom n Dad!!
Making jam was not a difficult process as I had been thinking..It need very few ingredients and you get fresh homemade jam without the preservatives and high sugar content as present in the store bought ones..They are cost effective too..I prepared this plum jam when plums were in season and found in bounty in the grocery store..Here comes the recipe for basic plum jam.This recipe can be used making berries and almost any fruit jam.
Wash the plums thoroughly and chop them roughly..
In a heavy bottomed pan, add the water and plums and bring to a boil.Use a wooden spoon so that it is easy to handle even if it gets hot..Allow them to cook until tender. Mash well and add the sugar. The sugar quantity can be increased or decreased depending on the tartness of the fruit. Also add the lemon juice..
Simmer for around or half an hour or until the water evaporates and the jam thickens and set well.Allow it to cool and refrigerate in glass containers.Can be stored for almost a year..
Great with bread or toast..
Sending this to In the Bag: Fruits and Nuts hosted by Scott..
My parents celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary today! Wishing amma and appa a joyous life ahead!
Happy Anniversary Amma and Appa!!
Who does not like Potato Chips..Some avoid these because they are deep fried. But what if they are baked and fresh out of the oven..They pair too well with any meal..There is a good thing about these chips. They are a lot healthier than what we buy because we control what ingredients go into them making sure there is only a little oil and of course our favorite seasonings can be used..I made these baked goodies to finish the potatoes I had lying for a long time and planning to store the chips for future use..But they were all over the end of the day..We enjoyed it a lot and they were just perfect! They were not too crispy like the store bought deep fried ones but were sure too good..
Slice the potatoes as thin as possible ..I used a mandolin here..
Spread the sliced potatoes on a lined baking sheet into a single layer.
Brush with oil or cooking spray.
Sprinkle the desired seasonings.I used just garlic salt.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes till they start turning golden brown.
Take care they do not burn..
It is just that easy..


Holiday Volunteers Needed at Santa Fe Children's Museum!
The Santa Fe Children's Museum is gearing up for its busiest time of year, and they need your help!
From now until January, museum staff will be actively training teen and adult volunteers to help with their annual appeal, membership drive, holiday events (TRAINS! Winter Solstice!), and floor support during the museum's extended holiday hours. This is a great way to meet other families and members of the SFCM community.
The first volunteer orientation is coming up November 14 at 10 a.m. This is your chance to learn more about volunteer opportunities at the museum. There's something to do for every skill set. You'll meet as a group for an overview of the museum along with a tour, and then go over the application and background-check process.
The orientation will last approximately one hour, at the Santa Fe Children's Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, in the back classroom. Please RSVP to India Nixon, Director of Operations and Programming.


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Labour Day weekend occasions in Regina
By Frank C. Bonner Last updated Sep 14, 2022
As the long weekend approaches, Rider fans have the Labour Day Classic on Sunday to look forward to. The Green and White are set to take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to a sold out crowd at 4 p.m.
Party in the Park will take place at Confederation Park beginning at 1 p.m. for some pre-game fun.
Fans can also take part in Roughrider Fan Day on Saturday beginning at 12 p.m. After a two-year-hiatus, Mosaic Stadium's concourse will be filled with activities for the family, an autograph session, as well as food and drinks.
In addition to the festivities surrounding the Labour Day Classic, there are plenty of other activities in and around the Queen City to keep families busy heading into the weekend.
On Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., the last Thursdays in Wascana will take place at Walter Scott Way, Queen Elizabeth II Lawns and Gardens in Wascana Park. There will be $5 boat tours, lawn games, bubble ball, escape room games, kid's nature programs, food trucks and music.
On Friday, Moonlight Movies Drive In at Pilot Butte will be playing "Shrek." On Saturday, they will play "Shrek 2," and on Sunday, "Shrek 3." Each movie will begin around 8 p.m.
On Friday beginning around 7:30 p.m., "Moana" and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" will be played in front of Rocco's Beach Store at Katepwa Beach.
On Saturday, the September Long Weekend Makers Market will be held at the Victoria Square Shopping Centre parking lot. The outdoor market will feature local vendors, face painting, and food.
There is a free Wascana parkrun on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. The 5 kilometre walk or run is open to everyone.
There will be the first annual chili cook-off fundraiser event at Echo Valley Provincial Park near Fort Qu'Appelle on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All money raised will go towards Amphibious Response Support Unit One.
On Saturday, CFL Fans Fight Cancer will be hosting a charity dunk tank at the Centennial Market from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The afternoon will feature a watermelon carving contest and food trucks. All money raised will be donated to the Allen Blair Cancer Centre.
The Provincial BMX Championship will be held on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the 13th Ave BMX track.
"Ghostbusters: Afterlife" will be played at Williston Park for free on Sunday around 8 p.m.
On Monday, there will be a Labour Day picnic at the Pat Fiacco Plaza (formerly City Square Plaza) from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The 15th annual Show N' Shine will take place on Monday at Access Park from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Lumsden will be holding their Duck Derby event on Monday.
Cedar Creek Gardens are set to have daily corn mazes. For more information, visit their website.
There will be two free barbeques in Moose Jaw on Monday, one at City Square Mall from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and the other at Moose Jaw & District Labour Council from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Regina Hungarian Club will be celebrating their 100th anniversary all weekend including dinner and karaoke and anyone is welcome to attend.
On Thursday, the Regina Public Library (RPL) film theatre will play a free showing of Norma Rae at 7 p.m.
National Cinema Day is on Saturday so there will be $3 movie ticket admissions at every theatre.
The Southland Cinemas will be showing "Adventures of Tintin" for $2.99 at 11 a.m. on Saturday as part of their family favourite series.
The Revival Music Room will be hosting their Labour Day parking lot concert on Saturday beginning at 6 p.m.
On Saturday, Kids Daze will be taking place in Lumsden. There will also be a cabaret in the evening.
On Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., the board game room will be open for players at the Southland Mall.
The last showing of the "Dinosaur Hunters" documentary at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) will be on Monday at 2 p.m.
Buffalo Meadows Pool, Maple Leaf Outdoor Pool and Massey Outdoor Pool in Regina will have their final day of the season on Monday.
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Could you tell us briefly what your organization does? What is your role? What is your goal?
Put simply, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, is an international public-private partnership that helps vaccinate half the world's children, protecting them from a range of deadly and devasting infectious diseases. Since we were created in 2000, and before COVID-19, we have helped protect an entire generation, vaccinating more than 888 million children and preventing more than 15 million deaths. Normally as Managing Director of Vaccines and Sustainability, I am in charge of vaccine supply and demand, as well as market-shaping, working with industry to improve equitable access to the vaccines we supply. However, since this pandemic, I have taken on a leadership role in the global response as Managing Director of the COVAX Facility, which Gavi hosts. Created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, COVAX is a global partnership with the principle aim of making global access to COVID-19 vaccines equitable.
From the very beginning of this pandemic, it was clear that we didn't just need vaccines, we needed vaccinations and billions of them. That meant finding a way to avoid a repeat of what happened in the last pandemic when a small number of countries bought up almost the entire global supply of swine flu vaccines, leaving little for the rest of the world, the majority of which could not afford them. COVAX was created to solve this problem. Led by Gavi, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), the World Health Organization (WHO), and UNICEF, and with the support of 193 governments, representing around 90% of the global population, COVAX was founded to ensure that the most vulnerable people are protected, regardless of their ability to pay.
COVAX works by removing financial barriers that would otherwise hinder access to COVID-19 vaccines for billions of people. It does this through a financial mechanism, called the Gavi COVAX Advance Market Commitment, or AMC, which enables us to buy in bulk, providing vaccines to people in the 92 lower-income economies paid for largely through donor funding. So far, we have delivered around 320 million doses to people in 144 economies, the majority going to people in the poorest countries, millions of people who would others struggle to get access. By the end of the year, we hope to have 1.4 billion doses available for supply and 4.4 billion through 2022.
Among the concentration of actors in Geneva (OIs, NGOs, permanent missions, academia, and the private sector), who do you work with and how?
Both Gavi and COVAX are essentially global partnerships that work because they draw on the strengths of partnerships. In addition to Gavi's core partners, the WHO, UNICEF, the World Bank, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Gavi relies on the expertise, resources, and infrastructure of a wide range of partners, including sovereign governments, private sector foundations, and corporate partners; NGOs, advocacy groups, professional and community associations, faith-based organizations and academia; vaccine manufacturers, including those in emerging markets; research and technical health institutes; and the governments of implementing countries.
COVAX is built on similar foundations. In addition to helping to develop and provide access to COVID-19 vaccines, COVAX draws on the strengths of its partners to ensure that all the pieces are in place to make sure they reach people, and not just the supply chain, and delivery infrastructure. This includes creating innovative solutions for historic challenges such as legal safety nets covering compensation and liability and indemnification. COVAX demonstrates that when the world works together, it is possible to mount a global response that ensures everyone can be protected.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of Geneva with regards to the development of your activity?
Even though Gavi is an international organization it is without a doubt Swiss-born and bred! It was first launched in Davos at the World Economic Forum and has been based here, in Geneva, ever since. Given that Geneva is the international capital of global health and home to the WHO and parts of UNICEF, it makes a lot of sense being here. It puts us in close proximity to some of our core partners, as well as a range of others like IFRC, IOM, and UNHCR, and this helps to build stronger relationships which is what we thrive on. As a highly innovative organization that is built on cooperation, this is what makes Gavi so effective and impactful. In fact, in the few years since we moved to the Global Health Campus, sharing our premises with the Global Fund and UNITAID, among others, has already helped to foster new and close collaborations. We've certainly come a long way since our humble beginnings, taking up just five desks in a small UNICEF basement office! And of course, Geneva is an incredibly multi-cultural city, which not only reflects Gavi's make-up, but it also makes it an exciting and interesting place to live and work.
Being located centrally in Europe has its advantages, but it also means we are a long way from most of the countries we support. We are a very lean organization with just our Geneva HQ and a small satellite office in Washington DC, and therefore have no people based in the countries with work support. This can create challenges. For example, one of the downsides of living in a global village like Geneva is that its airport is relatively small. This means that if ever you need to have face-to-face interactions with in-country partners or visit programs or manufacturers, which under normal circumstances is frequently necessary, direct flights are rarely available. Since COVID-19, travel restrictions have of course made that even more difficult. And given how the pandemic and vaccine inequity have intensified the economic and health gaps between lower-income countries that Gavi and COVAX support and countries like Switzerland, it can sometimes feel like we are even further away from the issues we are trying to help with.
What do you think global governance should look like 20 or 30 years from now?
My hope is that if anything positive is to come from this pandemic, it is that the world will learn important lessons that ensure we never again have to experience a global health crisis on the scale we are seeing today. The fact is, even though this pandemic clearly caught the world off-guard, many of us have been warning for years about the growing risk of pandemics, and the broader impact they can have on societies and economies. Governments and global leaders need to stop waiting until the infectious disease becomes a risk to global security before they start treating it like one. That means building on the lessons learned and strengths proven during this pandemic so we can better plan and prepare for the next one because there will be a next one. The nature of infectious diseases means that it is not a question of if another virus will emerge with pandemic potential, but when. That is an evolutionary certainty.
Today we are seeing the risks posed by infectious disease not just for global health security but for global security and stability. COVID-19 is our wake-up call. With the right support, we can mitigate much of the risk by improving people's access to health. If people have better access to primary health care, we can improve surveillance and our response, both of which reduce the chances of escalation, and we can mitigate the impacts if escalation does occur. But that can only happen if pandemic prevention and response becomes a global priority and receives the same focus and attention as other global threats. And COVAX has shown that this can only be achieved if global leaders work together towards truly global solutions. Whatever form pandemic preparedness takes moving forwards the reality that "no-one is safe, until everyone is safe" has to be the legacy of COVID-19.
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Highland guides offer historical-naturalistic excursion the British at the battle of Solstizio-Barental, and San Sisto Kaberlaba Asiago plateau, Friday August 1, 2014.
The meeting is set to 09.00 at the ice stadium of Asiago.
The excursion is considered easy walking, even by non-expert hikers. This course is ideal for those who want to know a little-known aspect of the great war, the Allied Intervention to defend the southern edge of the plateau, ideal barrier containing the Imperial Army on the mountains at bastion of the Venitian plain. In November 1917, to parry the consequences of Caporetto, arrives in Italy the British expeditionary force B.E.F. (British Expeditionary Force Italy) in addition to mortars, gunners, engineers and logistics. The British introduced new tactics: they precede the offensive with a night of war patrols.
This is to avoid the immobility of the trench warfare: it tended to lead men into a State of passivity. There are many stories related to these departments: some speak of sports meetings to dampen tension of wartime, other battles were won thanks to Rum dropped into enemy hands. The last assault triggered the October 29, 1918 towards the location of Vezzena, so on the evening of 2 November the British in tents all' Osteria del Termine, former border with prominent Slovenes Empire.


I'm happy to be part of a global group of bloggers writing about the A to Z's of raising bilingual children. For a list of all the great articles, visit the A to Z of Raising Multilingual Kids page on The Piri-Piri Lexicon. I'm writing about reading to bilingual kids because reading is essential to language development!
Raising kids with two or more languages is an amazing experience. However, it is also a huge amount of work. When my children were young, I depended on the magic of stories and the power of reading to teach and inspire them. Books also took the pressure off me. It's hard to provide all that input! Of course, the internet now offers authentic language that wasn't available to me. Still, reading to bilingual kids is one of the best ways to give them the language exposure they need.
Teachers and parents know that reading helps kids acquire important language skills. However, reading to bilingual kids also presents challenges. It's important to get off to a good start! First, we have to find quality books. Next, choose books that are right for the child. Finally, we have to find ways to engage kids with the story (or other text). Every situation is different, but the strategies below have helped me and parents of my students.
One of the biggest challenges of reading to bilingual kids is finding books in a minority language. And I say this about looking for books in Spanish! If you are looking for books in a less commonly spoken language, the challenge is even greater. Although publishers have responded to the demand for books in Spanish, the selection in the U.S. is still limited. Even in parts of the world where many people speak multiple languages, it can be difficult to find quality children's literature in a minority language.
A good place to is identifying major publishers in your language. This article on how to find children's books in Spanish will give you an idea of the advantages of searching online stores by publisher, regardless of the language.
In addition to searching online bookstores by publisher, check YouTube for read alouds and book trailers in your language. You can find classic stories, new titles from publishers and authors sharing their work.
Another excellent way of finding books is consulting award lists. There are many awards for children's books, similar to the Newberry in English. In Spanish, for example, Anaya has a several awards and you can see their recent winners here. Edebé also has a prestigious award, and you can find a list in this Wikipedia article. Fundación SM awards el Premio El Barco de Vapor in many different Spanish-speaking countries. The winners from Spain are listed on Wikipedia. You can also search the prize with country name and find lists for the other countries. This is a fun list where people voted for their favorite El Barco de Vapor books.
One of the other challenges we face reading to bilingual kids is making it enjoyable. If you are one of the lucky parents to be raising a child with two or more equally balanced languages, then it is easier. However, the reality for many parents is that skills in the community language are stronger, and grow rapidly as a child starts school. Reading in the minority language is essential, but it can also be more difficult for a child.
One of the keys to reading to bilingual kids is choosing books that match their language level, not their age. The language in picture books is often sophisticated, and can be difficult for language learners. Look for repetition and patterns to make picture books easier to understand. Books for beginning readers are a good choice too. They have a smaller range of vocabulary and shorter sentences, so they are easier to understand.
We want to create positive associations with reading, so it's important to have fun reading to bilingual kids in their second language. Be sure to add plenty of silliness and snuggles. To encourage language development as you read, try these best strategies for reading to bilingual kids, which include reading slowly, identifying core vocabulary and relating the story to your child's life.
To make the most of reading to bilingual kids, you can also try easy activities for reading to kids in their second language. The article has simple ways to encourage kids to engage with a text. Of course, reading all kinds of texts builds skills, and it won't feel like reading practice with 15 things to read besides books. These options provide variety and are often more accessible for language learners.
Reading is one of the great pleasures in life. Sharing the joy of reading with kids is another. Reading to bilingual kids, the process takes on another dimension as their language skills grow. Yes, it is challenging, but starting on the right page, children learn to love reading – in all their languages!


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Discussion in 'Buying Tips, Advice and Discussion (archive)' started by Rob587, Aug 13, 2004.
I was wondering if anyone has used the 17" pb for taking notes in class at college(or would you look stupid)?
Everyone here loves the 15" but I need this for a desktop replacement and the 17" is perfect for that, and I really dont want to get a 12" and usa an external moniter either. So does or would the 17" make you look gay in class?
So does or would the 17" make you look gay in class?
Don't know, will you be wearing a pink frilly shirt at the time?
I suppose it depends on how big the desks are. If it hangs off the side, then, no, it wouldn't look that good.
I will be attending college shortly and taking a 17" powerbook to class would be no problem..(I dont care about portability, lol) but would I look like a wierdo if I sat down in class and opened up a 17" powerbook? Im going to need it to be a desktop replacement while im in college so I really dont want to sacrafice to a smaller sceen size. What do you guys think?
And what do you know, the person who started that thread has your same username.
(or would you look stupid)?
Who cares? Do you need the 17" as a desktop replacement, or are you worried about your appearance?
Unless by "gay" you mean "has enough money as a college student to buy a better mac than that poor loser emw on macrumors," then yes, you'll look gay.
I think this is obviously a fashion choice for you...and yes you would look queer holding that huge powerbook on that tiny desk (esp. if it's auditorium seating). However, the fashion police are fond of white ibooks, every shape and size you just can't go wrong, white says pure, clean, approachable...think about it! If you're behind that 17" you might as well be in a tank.
Sorry, it's Friday and I'm having fun!
Honestly the 15" is just as good a desktop replacement as the 17". Well in my point of view anyway. I bought the 15" and am using it as a desktop replacement for college. It's all i need.
Some people like to say that it's not the size of the... yeah, but how you use it.
Personally I think no matter what anyone says, there's just some things that bigger ones can do, that small ones just can't.
Well, the 15" is the exact same thing as the 17", only with a smaller screen size. They can do the same things (performance wise), thought the 17" can fit a little more on the screen. The 15" is, in my opinion, the best choice for you.
Don't be worried about the 17" hanging off the desks, worry about hauling it around!!!!
That sucker has to get heavier and heavier. There is a reason why I look for 12" portables, and that is for portability. I can't imagine carrying 10 pounds extra with all the junk I have in my backpack, walking around the campus all day and blocking the views of other students that sit behind me, while the 17" screen blinds/distracts everyone. Just don't sit by the window and block the sun.
I've very glad I got the 17"!
Wouldn't change it for anything!
with that attitude, i think you'll look gay with anything.
my 17" is not TOO big. she is large, but i love her.
he is right you know. but for my money I say a sheet of paper and a pen can't be beat in class. besides you might have nazi profs like me who make students put their notebooks away during lectures.
while they're at it, why no make you use papyrus and charcoal?
notes on your laptop are great. makes it SOOOO easy to go back through and add in stuff (if your prof jumps around) and great for looking at them before a test.
when I was in school I always found it to be a pain to use a laptop in class, particularly when in math and comp sci classes when I needed to quickly write equations or other diagrams; great for history classes through.
i was an art major, so lectures for me did not involve equations.
I guess it will all depend on what our major is and where you are.
A lot of my notes come in the form of PDF or slides and I like to add the notes on the side and strongly considering Notetaker software by ???????
I am a psyc major and my writing hand hurts with intensive notetaking (early arthritis?!?!?!) and find the use of PC to take notes to be faster and more effective since it gives me time to listen to what the lecture is about as opposed to taking down what is on the displays. YES, both task can be done at the same time, but it is less effective for me.
But 17" is still too big. Whenever I see it in stores, I fear that it would collapse whatever it is sitting on. That thing is way too big to haul around every day.
<shudders> I bought my 15" iBook especially for the purpose of taking notes in class. I type a *lot* faster than I write and my notes turn out so much cleaner this way. It's also easier to print off a sheet to compare/share with classmates and stuff. I sincerely hope I never get a professor with that type of rule.
HAS ANYONE EVER USED A 17" Powerbook IN CLASS????????????? If so tell me if it felt ok or awkward.
no- i used a 15" Titanium all the time in class. I don't see how my 17" would make me feel awkward.
but- once again, i was an art major, graphic design emphasis. screen size was bigger, the better.
I was thinking that we just had this discussion not long ago!
You might want to save some of that money, or take your girlfriend out, or buy a decent suit, or buy some running shoes, or get an opera subscription or something. Something.
17" PBs have their place, but when people I know who make their living in computing science (I'm not one of them) do it all on 14" iBooks and smaller, it's hard to see the sense in a first-year college student needing a 17" PB in lectures unless they're majoring in video or something of that sort AND need their own edit suite at their desk.
You never know when you're going to need to render a short film and master a DVD during Calculus I.
YMMV. You asked how it would look, and I'm telling you there are those out there who will think that you're trying a bit too hard. Appearances aside, you should consider whether this purchase is really the best use of your resources given your situation.


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Q: What is the best practice? use different database for every users or use same database with userid coloumn What is the best practice? use different database for every users or use same database with userid coloumn.
I am working on mysql database and php. I having a little bit confusion about my project.
My project is user based. If a user has been registered then he can store data on a many tables.
I have created all tables with userid column to find data for particular user.
But now I am thinking about it if tables having huge amount of rows then my project will getting slow to fetch records.
Now the confusion is "what is the best practice use different database for every users or use same database with userid coloumn."

A: Use one database.
Using different database will not help scalability if you have a "huge amount of rows".  Acquiring a database connection is much slower in general than simple queries, especially those running against indexed columns like primary keys and unique keys. (A popular webhost considers the performance equivalence of connections to queries as 25:1)
If you are worried about scalability, you'll need to read up on database connection pools, database indexes, and, in extremely large datasets, database sharding.
I've never heard of using different databases per user.  I've heard of hosted applications that host data for third-party customers use different databases for each customer in order to keep data completely separate (the alternative, hosting all customers' data in one database, is called multitenancy).

A: Use one database only,
For scaling it further you can use many things like:-

*

*sharding of user table. MySQL sharding approaches?

*Mysql Partitioning (http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/partitioning.html)

*using Master- slave configurations (insert/update/delete on master and select on slave)

*a caching layer over mysql like (Redis/Memcache)

*optimizing table structures, using primary key in where clause

*putting right indexing on table structure.

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Q: Can a std::unique_ptr be reassigned such that its old value is destroyed *before* the new one is constructed? I'm interested in updating an old personal project to modern C++. I appreciate how RAII simplifies cleanup: instead of making a new object and remembering to delete it before every return point in a function, just make_unique and it will be destroyed appropriately. But I have one nitpick when comparing the generated assembly.
Say there's a class method that replaces one of its unique_ptr members with a new value:
// std::unique_ptr<int> MyClass::m_foo;
void MyClass::refresh_foo(int x) {
    m_foo = std::make_unique<int>(x * 3 + 5);
}

This will create a new int, assign it to m_foo, and then delete the old value of m_foo. But that's not quite the same as the old behavior, which could delete the old value, then create a new one and assign it to m_foo:
// int *MyClass::m_foo;
void MyClass::refresh_foo(int x) {
    delete m_foo;
    m_foo = new int(x * 3 + 5);
}

From the Compiler Explorer, gcc, clang, and MSVC all generate less code for the old way than the new one. I understand why this is the case, since that's the order in which all expressions are evaluated; p = q; has to construct q first. And of course m_foo had an invalid value in between the delete and new lines. But is there a way I'm missing to have unique_ptr destroy its old value and then create a new one in one expression? A "replace_unique"? Seems like it would be helpful when dealing with large objects so two of them don't needlessly coexist.
Edit: To be clear, I'm just using int as a trivial example here. My actual use cases are with classes of my own or from a library. And m_foo.reset(new int(x * 3 + 5)); naturally has the same problem compared to the old way of doing things, since it too has to construct the new int before assigning it and deleting the previous one.

A: You can use unique_ptr::reset() to deterministically destroy the currently held object when you want. Update the unique_ptr with a nullptr pointer before then updating it with a new object pointer, eg:
// std::unique_ptr<int> MyClass::m_foo;
void MyClass::refresh_foo(int x) {
    m_foo.reset(); // <- int is destroyed here
    m_foo = std::make_unique<int>(x * 3 + 5);
}

A: I accepted the answer which calls m_foo.reset() before m_foo = std::make_unique<int>(...) because it's the simplest way to solve the problem as stated: destroying the original value before constructing the new one. However, that does result in an extra delete call which shouldn't be necessary and is less optimal than the "pre-modern" way of using raw pointers.
This method, at least in Compiler Explorer with -Ofast, avoids the second delete call, and only has one extra mov instruction compared to the old way (explicitly setting m_foo to nullptr before assigning its newly constructed value):
// std::unique_ptr<int> MyClass::m_foo;
void refresh_smart(int x) {
    m_foo = nullptr;
    auto new_foo = std::make_unique<int>(x * 3 + 5);
    m_foo.swap(new_foo);
    new_foo.release(); // no memory leak since it's null
}

As a reusable template function:
template<typename T, typename... Ps>
void remake_unique(std::unique_ptr<T> &p, Ps... args) {
    p = nullptr;
    auto new_p = std::make_unique<T>(args...);
    p.swap(new_p);
    new_p.release();
}

// std::unique_ptr<int> MyClass::m_foo;
void refresh_smart(int x) {
    remake_unique(m_foo, x * 3 + 5);
}


The general emergencies number is 112.
The main police body in Lisbon is called the PSP (Polícia de Segurança Social). You can find a list of all the police stations in the city center in this link.
In the event of a problem, we recommend you to go to the police station in Restauradores or in Santa Apolonia. Both are open 24h, and the workers there speak multiple languages besides Portuguese.
In non-urban areas, the responsable security body is the Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR).
Avoid going out with large amounts of cash in areas like Bairro Alto or Cais Sodré.
Try to stay in a group if you are taking the transports at late hours (nightbuses, metro, trains). Be aware of your surroundings.
If you or a friend are under the influence of alcohol, don't stay alone!
Some large clubs in Lisbon have a system where you are given a card at the door, and then the money you spend inside is charged in the card, instead of you paying with regular money or a bank card. You return the card to the bouncer ar the door when you leave. If you ordered drinks, you are supposed to pass by the check-out before leaving to pay for them. Don't lose the club card, or they will charge you a large amount as a penalty (even if you didn't order any drinks).
Take care of your bags and electronics if you are sitting outside, on a terrace.
Avoid drug dealers in the downtown area and Martim Moniz. Drug dealing is actually penalized in Portugal. Often time police does not arrest them simply because they are not selling actual drugs.
If you are riding the public transports (particularly tram 28), keep your belongings where you can see them.
Don't leave your belongings unattended if you are at the beach on a busy day.
We put together a list of country embassies in Lisbon. Check it here.
The Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (Immigration and borders service) takes care of visas, residence permits, and similar matters. You can find their site here.


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An xpath module for node, written in pure javascript.

Originally written by Cameron McCormack ([blog](http://mcc.id.au/xpathjs)).

Prepared as a node module by Yaron Naveh ([blog](http://webservices20.blogspot.com/), [twitter](https://twitter.com/YaronNaveh)).

## Install
Install with [npm](http://github.com/isaacs/npm):

    npm install xpath.js

xpath.js is xml engine agnostic but I recommend to use [xmldom](https://github.com/jindw/xmldom):

    npm install xmldom

## Your first xpath:
`````javascript
	var select = require('xpath.js')
	  , dom = require('xmldom').DOMParser

	var xml = "<book><title>Harry Potter</title></book>"
	var doc = new dom().parseFromString(xml)
	var nodes = select(doc, "//title")
	console.log(nodes[0].localName + ": " + nodes[0].firstChild.data)
	console.log("node: " + nodes[0].toString())
`````
-->

	title: Harry Potter
	Node: <title>Harry Potter</title>

## Get text values directly
`````javascript
    var xml = "<book><title>Harry Potter</title></book>"
    var doc = new dom().parseFromString(xml)
    var title = select(doc, "//title/text()")[0].data
    console.log(title)
`````
-->

    Harry Potter

## Namespaces
`````javascript
	var xml = "<book><title xmlns='myns'>Harry Potter</title></book>"
    var doc = new dom().parseFromString(xml)
    var node = select(doc, "//*[local-name(.)='title' and namespace-uri(.)='myns/']")[0]
    console.log(node.namespaceURI)
`````
-->

    myns

## Attributes
`````javascript
    var xml = "<book author='J. K. Rowling'><title>Harry Potter</title></book>"
    var doc = new dom().parseFromString(xml)
    var author = select(doc, "/book/@author")[0].value
    console.log(author)
`````
-->

    J. K. Rowling

## License
MIT


Let's face it, the world is a little bit of a mess. The polar ice cap is melting, pollution is growing, it's one step forward and two back every year. Some environmental experts have suggested that we are already past the point of no return. Indeed, many have suggested that regardless of what we do now, there's no way to correct the damage already done. But, that's not true. Tech can evolve in the future, and if we take the right steps now, we can change the world and ensure that things do indeed change for our children. So, let's look at some of the ways that you can help make the world green. We're not talking about an every little helps approach here but rather larger changes that you can be apart of.
No matter where you are, you have a representative in government. You must get in touch with them and contact them about issues of sustainability and eco-efficiency. You need to ensure that your voice is heard and that they listen to their constituents. It's easy to forget that congressmen and women and senators and even the president all work for you. If you are loud enough they all have to listen and while that may seem like a lost cause at the moment, it isn't.
Particularly if as well as getting in touch yourself you drum up support on social media and get other people to do the same. It's all very well making your home greener but unless legislation changes, a little green home really isn't going to make that much of a difference.
There are initiatives right now that are being developed to ensure the future with sustainable options such as food sources. It's true to say that food sources will need to change in the future. What form that will take isn't yet clear. It could be lab-grown meat, or it might be aqua farms as some experts have suggested. Helping farmed salmon producers can ensure we are on the right path for sustainable food sources that are going to become vital sooner than you think. If we don't act now, we will see food shortages in America in our child's lifetime.
Ultimately, you have to remember that the buyer is king. If you are tired of companies not being green enough, you have to show them that. It's easy these days to find out what companies are doing the part for the environment and which aren't doing nearly enough. Coca-cola, for instance, dumps a hundred billion plastic bottles every year and the plastic crisis is only growing. So, if you want to make sure that this changes, you have to send a message. Again, it's not enough to just stop buying a product like this yourself. You have to make sure that other people do as well.
If you're serious about a green future for the kids, these are the type of steps that must be taken today, not tomorrow.
Plastics are a HUGE issue. Start by getting rid of the disposables unless yourecycle. Get into the recycling habit. Reuse and repurpose when you can. Donate when you can.
PS, please start approving comments :) I am in your contests and not sure these are being counted as I cant see them. Yes, I am from Iowa, so am rather tenacious too !


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=Caesars Entertainment (CZR) to be acquired by Eldorado Resorts (ERI) for $8.7B or $13/sh
Caesars' shares closed on Friday at $9.99. The company, which emerged from bankruptcy in 2017, operates casinos with the Harrah's and Horseshoe brands. It had 53 properties in 14 U.S. states and five countries outside the United States at the end of December.
(Bloomberg) -- Eldorado Resorts Inc. agreed to buy Caesars Entertainment Corp. for about $8.7 billion in cash and stock, according to a person familiar with the situation.
The deal values Caesars at about $13 a share, according to the person, who asked not to be identified because the information isn't public. Including assumed Caesars debt, the transaction would be valued at about $18 billion. The combined entity will be split almost equally between shareholders of both companies, the person said, adding that the deal will be announced Monday.
The price represents a 30% premium to Caesars's close on Friday. Eldorado had a market value of about $4 billion as of Friday.
Caesars had been pushed by activist billionaire Carl Icahn, its biggest shareholder according to data compiled by Bloomberg, to consider a sale. Earlier discussions had focused on a deal that would have valued Caesars at $11 a share, a person familiar with those talks had said.
Eldorado shares have risen 17% in the past year, compared with a 12% decline in Caesars' stock. The S&P Supercomposite Casinos & Gaming Index, which tracks the performance of nine stocks including the two companies, slumped about 20%.
Caesars shares are trading at 24 times reported earnings, while Eldorado is valued at 33 times, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
Officials from Eldorado and Caesars declined to comment on the report. Reuters earlier reported the acquisition plan.
The 550 foot-tall (167.6 m) High Roller observation wheel, the tallest in the world, is the centerpiece of the $550 million Linq project, a retail, dining and entertainment district by Caesars Entertainment Corp, in seen in Las Vegas, Nevada April 9, 2014.
Eldorado wasn't Caesars' only suitor. Golden Nugget owner Tilman Fertitta proposed merging his restaurant and casino empire with Caesars last year, but was rejected by Caesars.
Caesars, whose properties include the flagship Caesars Palace and the Harrah's chain, is still coping with the fallout of a 2008 leveraged buyout led by Apollo Global Management LLC and TPG that left it with a mountain of debt. The company completed a bankruptcy of its largest unit two years ago that brought in new board members and shareholders, including distressed-debt investors. Apollo and TPG have sold their shares.
Eldorado, which dates back to a single casino opened in Reno, Nevada, in 1973, has grown exponentially in recent years under the direction of Tom Reeg, who is now chief executive officer. The company in recent years acquired MTR Gaming Group Inc. and Isle of Capri Casinos, and last year added Tropicana Entertainment Inc., which was controlled by Icahn.
The business, which still counts the founding Carano family as its largest shareholder, now has 26 casinos in 12 states.
Labels: APO, CZR, ERI, mergers & acquisitions, TPG Capital


When it comes to politics and religions, rather than rushing into my own conclusions and taking sides I tend to be a silent observer. Everyone is entitled to their opinions and should be free to express them and these rights should be respected by others. But forcing someone's opinions onto others is quite a different story.
So how do people learn about something happened? – The biggest player here is the media.
Can media really just report on factual information unbiasedly, without having a positive or negative connotation on the news they report on? Unlikely. Remember media companies' goal is to get the highest possible viewership and readership. They'd speculate, distort and fabricate news however they like to suit their audiences' tastes.
Others call it media effect, I call it manipulation, when you put politics and religions into the equation, it soon turns into a nightmare.