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Tesla (TSLA) earnings Q1 2022
Jinggo B Danuarta 9 months ago
Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during the official opening of the new Tesla electric car manufacturing plant on March 22, 2022 near Gruenheide, Germany.
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Tesla just reported first-quarter earnings for 2022 and beat analysts' expectations on the top and bottom lines. Here are the key numbers.
Earnings per share: $3.22 vs $2.26 expected
Revenue: $18.76 billion vs $17.80 billion expected
Shares rose as high as 6% in after-hours trading.
Automotive revenue reached $16.86 billion, up 87% from the same period last year. Automotive gross margins jumped to a record 32.9% with Tesla reporting gross profit of $5.54 billion in its main segment. Regulatory credits accounted for $679 million of automotive revenue for the quarter.
Revenue growth was driven in part by an increase in the number of cars Tesla delivered, and an increase in average sales prices, the company said in its shareholder deck.
Early this month, Tesla reported vehicle deliveries of 310,048 for the first quarter, the closest approximation of sales disclosed by the company. Model 3 and Model Y vehicles comprised 95%, or 295,324, of deliveries in the period ending March 31, 2022.
On the company's earnings call, CFO Zachary Kirkhorn and CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla remains confident that it can grow at least 50% over 2021 numbers. However, the execs noted that the company has lost about a month of "build volume" in Shanghai due to Covid-related shutdowns.
"Production is resuming at limited levels, and we're working to get back to full production as quickly as possible," Kirkhorn said.
Despite this slowdown, Musk said, "It seems likely that we'll be able to produce one and a half million cars this year." He cautioned that customers ordering now are facing a long waitlist, and some of their orders won't arrive until next year.
Musk also acknowledged that autonomous driving advances were taking longer than he anticipated.
"With respect to full-self driving, of any technology development I've ever been involved in, I've never really seen more kind of false dawns where it seems like we're going to break through but we don't." He encouraged people to join Tesla's FSD Beta program, which requires Tesla owners to buy or subscribe to Tesla's FSD premium driver assistance package first, then achieve a high driver safety score. (FSD, which costs $12,000 up front or $199 a month, does not make Tesla vehicles fully autonomous.)
Musk declined to give details on a "futuristic" robotaxi that he said the company was now working on in early April. Tesla will hold a robotaxi event next year, he said, and is "aiming for volume production in 2024."
In its energy segment, Tesla's solar deployments dropped by nearly half to 48 MW in the first quarter of 2022 versus the same time last year. The company deployed 846 MWh of lithium ion based battery energy storage systems, up 90% from the same time last year, but down from the previous quarter.
The company said declines in solar deployments were caused by import delays on certain components that were beyond Tesla's control.
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Amid inflationary pressures, parts and semiconductor chip shortages exacerbated by the ongoing pandemic and Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine, Tesla global vehicle inventory dwindled to a three-day supply in the first quarter of 2022. That's down from a four-day supply of global vehicle inventory in the previous quarter, and eight-day supply during the first quarter of 2021.
"Our own factories have been running below capacity for several quarters," Tesla said in its shareholder deck. The company did not give detailed guidance on deliveries going forward, but said it expects 50% annual growth on a multi-year basis, and warned that supply chain constraints are likely to continue through 2022. Musk also said that he believes inflation is worse than reported, and will continue through the year.
Musk's recent proposal to acquire Twitter was not discussed on the call.
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/20/tesla-tsla-earnings-q1-2022.html
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Eton – Spacious 1-, 2- & 3-Bedroom Wesbrook Village Residences at UBC
spacious 1-, 2- & 3-bedroom UBC residences
upscale living in a tranquil campus setting
top-ranked schools minutes away
Pacific Spirit Regional Park across the street
walking distance from UBC Farm farmers market
UBC Botanical Garden & Nitobe Japanese Garden
Museum of Anthropology
Convenient Urban Living Meets Scholastic Pursuits
Located in the evolving University of British Columbia community of Wesbrook Village, Eton is an outstanding opportunity for home buyers who work at UBC, one of BC's largest employers. Spacious 1-, 2- & 3-bedroom residences will feature air-conditioned interiors, along with contemporary finishes, premium appliances and serene spa-style en suites. Those who want to raise a family near the halls of some of the province's most prestigious schools – University Hill Secondary School, St. George's School, West Point Grey Academy – will be challenged to find a more ideal location for those striving to achieve academic excellence.
On the doorstep of vibrant Vancouver, Eton offers a tranquil campus setting a world removed from the city. All your daily necessities are close at hand in Wesbrook Village, as is the UBC Farm farmers market when local produce is in season. Keep fit cycling, running, or walking the trails of Pacific Spirit Regional Park, or enjoy the beauty and serenity of the UBC Botanical and Nitobe Japanese gardens. Take in a performance at the Chan Centre for Performing Arts or admire the unparalleled collection of West Coast aboriginal art and artifacts at the Museum of Anthropology. For beaches, dining, shopping, and watersports, find it all in neighbouring Kitsilano, just a ten-minute drive away.
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Way to work the hat, definitely a landmark post! I love that kind of style, but I haven't found the right one for my head. Also, totally jealous of the snow. I haven't seen any this winter.
Love this! I'm such a huge fan of monochrome outfits. Your jumper is perfecttttt.
Brrrr Becky you are giving me shivers. Where abouts did you move to?
I love the hat on you and so jealous of the beautiful snow!
I think the hat looks adorable and its a great winter outfit.
yes Becky! loving these photos: snow, coat and hat! my favourites in this time of the year!


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Now That's What I Call Music! 32 – The Best Songs from the Album
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Now That's What I Call Music! is back with its 32nd installment, and it's packed with all the latest and greatest hits! From Bieber to Britney, this album has got it all. So check it out and see what everyone's been talking about.
Now That's What I Call Music! 32 is the best album from the series. It was released on July 10, 2001, by Universal Music Group. The album features some of the best songs from the early 2000s. It peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 and has been certified 6x Platinum by the RIAA.
Now That's What I Call Music! 32 features some of the best tracks from across genres, making it the perfect album for any music lover. Here are some of the things we love about it:
– The mix of genres: From pop to R&B to country, there's something for everyone on this album.
– The variety of artists: Now That's What I Call Music! 32 features household names like Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber, as well as up-and-comers like Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X.
– The nostalgia factor: If you grew up in the 2000s, this album will take you back with hits like "I Gotta Feeling" by The Black Eyed Peas and "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" by Soulja Boy Tell 'Em.
Now That's What I Call Music! 32 was released on July 17, 2015. The album features 16 current hits and 16 newly recorded songs by popular artists.
Some of the standout tracks from the album include Justin Bieber's "Sorry," Major Lazer & DJ Snake's "Lean On (feat. MØ)," and Walk the Moon's "Shut Up and Dance." Other notable tracks include OMI's "Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)," Tove Lo's "Habits (Stay High) [The Heist Mix]," and Maroon 5's "Sugar."
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The 32nd instalment in the series was released on 16 May 2014, and features hit tracks from artists such as Pharrell Williams, John Legend, Katy Perry, Lorde, Ellie Goulding and Jason Derulo. This album is a must-listen for any music lover!
Now That's What I Call Music! 32 is the latest release in the popular musical franchise, and it definitely does not disappoint. The compilation features a wide range of genres, from pop and rock to R&B and hip-hop, so there's something for everyone to enjoy. Standout tracks include Justin Bieber's "Sorry," which is sure to get you moving, and Adele's "Hello," which is simply gorgeous. Whether you're looking for a feel-good album to sing along to or one that will help you get through your next workout, Now That's What I Call Music! 32 is definitely worth your time.
Now That's What I Call Music! 32 was released on July 10, 2015. It features some of the best tracks from recent years, including hits from artists like Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and Bruno Mars. This roundup will help you decide which tracks from the album are worth downloading.
"Style" – Taylor Swift
This catchy pop song is one of the standout tracks on Now That's What I Call Music! 32. Swift's signature sass is on full display, and the production is top-notch.
"Thinking Out Loud" – Ed Sheeran
Sheeran's ballad about love and commitment is a beautiful listen from start to finish. The simple acoustic guitar accompaniment lets his voice shine through, and the result is gorgeous.
"Uptown Funk" – Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
This isn't the first time Ronson and Mars have collaborated (they previously worked together on "Locked Out of Heaven"), but it's definitely one of their best tracks yet. "Uptown Funk" is a fun, upbeat party anthem that's impossible to resist dancing to.
Now That's What I Call Music! 32 has something for everyone – whether you're a fan of pop, rock, or hip-hop. The album features some of the biggest hits of the year, including "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran, "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, and "HUMBLE." by Kendrick Lamar.
The album has been receiving rave reviews from critics, with many praising its diverse range of genres and artist. Pop Matters said the album is "a perfect reflection of the current moment in music," while AllMusic called it "one of the strongest collections in the Now That's What I Call Music! series."
If you're looking for a collection of songs that are sure to be popular over the next few months, make sure to check out Now That's What I Call Music! 32.
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2. "Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)" by Omi
3. "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" by Silentó
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7. "Lean On" by Major Lazer and DJ Snake featuring MØ
8. "Honey, I'm Good." by Andy Grammer
9."Sugar" by Maroon 5
10."Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)" by The Weeknd
Now That's What I Call Music! 32 is out now, and it's chock full of the latest hits from your favorite artists! This release includes all of the top songs from the past year, as well as some brand new ones that are sure to be huge hits. As always, this release is sure to get you dancing, singing, and having a great time. So don't wait, grab your copy today!
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This release, like all other Now! albums, is a compilation of contemporary chart hits. It features nineteen tracks, including both number-one singles and album chart toppers. All tracks on the album were personally approved by an expert panel of industry professionals assembled by the Media Collective—a London-based music marketing agency that works with major record labels to compile and promote Now! albums.
Now That's What I Call Music! 32 underscores the continued appeal of the Now brand by presenting a diverse mix of contemporary chart hits that are sure to please any listener. Whether you're looking for up-tempo dance tunes or mellow ballads, this album has something for everyone. So why not add it to your collection today?
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2010 New York Fornés Festival: Maria Irene Fornés
March 25th to April 5th, 2010
Presented by INTAR (International Arts Relations, Inc) in association with NYU's Department of English
INTAR (Eduardo Machado, Artistic Director/John McCormack, Executive Director) will join New York University's Department of English and its Program in Dramatic Literature to celebrate the 80th birthday of playwright, director and teacher Maria Irene Fornés. To honor this seminal figure in American theater, NYU faculty members Gwendolyn Alker (Department of Drama) and Eduardo Machado (Department of Dramatic Writing) will present a festival of Fornés plays at a number of Off-Broadway theaters, including INTAR, New World Stages, Cherry Lane, and Theater for the New City.
The New York Fornés Festival will present her landmark play Fefu and Her Friends as well as more rarely revived works (Dr. Kheal, Tango Palace, The Successful Life of 3, The Summer in Gossensass, and What of the Night?) as staged readings, as well as a screening of the film, "The Rest I Make Up": Documenting Irene.
The 2010 New York Fornés Festival provides a rare opportunity to encounter the full range of Fornés' plays in a short span of time and to contextualize them through talkbacks with Fornés artists and scholars. Health permitting, Fornés herself will attend some events. INTAR, one of the United States' longest running Latino theatres producing in English, works to:
Nurture the professional development of Latino theater artists.
Produce bold, innovative, artistically significant plays that reflect diverse perspectives.
Make accessible the diversity inherent in America's cultural heritage.
Through an integrated program of workshops, productions of works in progress, and mainstage productions, INTAR continues to raise standards of the theater arts. INTAR brings to the public vital and energetic voices of both promising and accomplished Latino theater professionals, replacing stereotypes while giving expression to the diversity and depth of today's Latino-American community.
For reservations for all events except Promenade, please email fornesfestival@gmail.com. Visit INTAR Theatre for more information.


Situated to the west of Aberdeen, but within the city limits, The Bieldside Inn offers various areas of relaxation and dining space to suit your mood including the lounge bar, restaurant and outdoor balcony.
During the warmer months the restaurant expands on to the balcony for an inside/outside dining experience. Since PB Devco's takeover of The Bieldside Inn in October 2011, "The Bielder" (as it is affectionately named by locals), has gone from strength to strength, offering customers new vibrant food menus and high levels of service. The menus are regularly changed, but the old favourites are never far away. The restaurant is open every day and offers a range of traditional Scottish and pub food with a few slightly more exotic creations thrown in for good measure. The Bieldside Inn also offers a function room with a private bar, perfect for wine tastings, parties or corporate seminars.
"The Bielder" has built and maintained a reputation for high levels of service and delicious, quality food menus, why not come down and see for yourself?


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On March 21th-23th, the 11th China Business Information Industry Conference was held in Wuhan, with the theme of "New IT Technology and Service Enabling Smart New Retail Rises". In the conference, Telpo was favored by the vendors and Telpo's POS terminals won the 2017-2018 Outstanding Product Award.
The National Retail Federation's 107th annual Convention and Expo was held from 14th to 16th Jan. 2018, at Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. With the adequate preparation, Telpo participated and displayed our retail POS system and solutions.


Nobody should watch interviews with Saoirse Ronan. She has rubbed an awful lot of people up the wrong way with her real-life accent (or is it?) and her general…way. It's probably because she's only 21 and has already been nominated for an Oscar and she grew up (kind of) in Cavan and she's probably perfectly nice but if you want to not not like Saoirse Ronan, don't watch an interview. Reading them is fine.
The actress will probably be nominated for an Oscar and other awards with her lauded new film Brooklyn so expect to see her gracing the red carpets in what I think will be a slew of cool girl outfits. Because young actresses who rub people up the wrong way have a sneaky habit of being stylish.
She's been blazing a trail on the Brooklyn circuit and proving that she's willing to give Fashion (with a capital F) a go.
She wore a Stella McCartney jumpsuit to the LA premiere of the same movie – an interesting choice for a pale skinned gal. So it's not just the Bianca Jaggers of the world who can pull it off, after all.
It had to be high fashion for the New York premiere. Valentino was the designer of choice and colourful earrings were the accessories to play it up.
My favourite piece of her revolving Brooklyn wardrobe was this military inspired Burberry jacket. If I could buy it and wear it now I would – it's from the SS16 collection and the trend is going to be huge come the new year.
The girl's got style – or a good stylist – but she's still finding her own sartorial personality. It will be interesting to see how it evolves and how that evolution blooms when awards season rolls round.


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package org.apache.spark.sql.execution.datasources.parquet

import java.io.File

import org.scalactic.Equality

import org.apache.spark.sql.{DataFrame, QueryTest, Row}
import org.apache.spark.sql.catalyst.SchemaPruningTest
import org.apache.spark.sql.catalyst.parser.CatalystSqlParser
import org.apache.spark.sql.execution.FileSourceScanExec
import org.apache.spark.sql.functions._
import org.apache.spark.sql.internal.SQLConf
import org.apache.spark.sql.test.SharedSQLContext
import org.apache.spark.sql.types.StructType

class ParquetSchemaPruningSuite
    extends QueryTest
    with ParquetTest
    with SchemaPruningTest
    with SharedSQLContext {
  case class FullName(first: String, middle: String, last: String)
  case class Company(name: String, address: String)
  case class Employer(id: Int, company: Company)
  case class Contact(
    id: Int,
    name: FullName,
    address: String,
    pets: Int,
    friends: Array[FullName] = Array.empty,
    relatives: Map[String, FullName] = Map.empty,
    employer: Employer = null)

  val janeDoe = FullName("Jane", "X.", "Doe")
  val johnDoe = FullName("John", "Y.", "Doe")
  val susanSmith = FullName("Susan", "Z.", "Smith")

  val employer = Employer(0, Company("abc", "123 Business Street"))
  val employerWithNullCompany = Employer(1, null)

  private val contacts =
    Contact(0, janeDoe, "123 Main Street", 1, friends = Array(susanSmith),
      relatives = Map("brother" -> johnDoe), employer = employer) ::
    Contact(1, johnDoe, "321 Wall Street", 3, relatives = Map("sister" -> janeDoe),
      employer = employerWithNullCompany) :: Nil

  case class Name(first: String, last: String)
  case class BriefContact(id: Int, name: Name, address: String)

  private val briefContacts =
    BriefContact(2, Name("Janet", "Jones"), "567 Maple Drive") ::
    BriefContact(3, Name("Jim", "Jones"), "6242 Ash Street") :: Nil

  case class ContactWithDataPartitionColumn(
    id: Int,
    name: FullName,
    address: String,
    pets: Int,
    friends: Array[FullName] = Array(),
    relatives: Map[String, FullName] = Map(),
    employer: Employer = null,
    p: Int)

  case class BriefContactWithDataPartitionColumn(id: Int, name: Name, address: String, p: Int)

  private val contactsWithDataPartitionColumn =
    contacts.map { case Contact(id, name, address, pets, friends, relatives, employer) =>
      ContactWithDataPartitionColumn(id, name, address, pets, friends, relatives, employer, 1) }
  private val briefContactsWithDataPartitionColumn =
    briefContacts.map { case BriefContact(id, name, address) =>
      BriefContactWithDataPartitionColumn(id, name, address, 2) }

  testSchemaPruning("select a single complex field") {
    val query = sql("select name.middle from contacts")
    checkScan(query, "struct<name:struct<middle:string>>")
    checkAnswer(query.orderBy("id"), Row("X.") :: Row("Y.") :: Row(null) :: Row(null) :: Nil)
  }

  testSchemaPruning("select a single complex field and its parent struct") {
    val query = sql("select name.middle, name from contacts")
    checkScan(query, "struct<name:struct<first:string,middle:string,last:string>>")
    checkAnswer(query.orderBy("id"),
      Row("X.", Row("Jane", "X.", "Doe")) ::
      Row("Y.", Row("John", "Y.", "Doe")) ::
      Row(null, Row("Janet", null, "Jones")) ::
      Row(null, Row("Jim", null, "Jones")) ::
      Nil)
  }

  testSchemaPruning("select a single complex field array and its parent struct array") {
    val query = sql("select friends.middle, friends from contacts where p=1")
    checkScan(query,
      "struct<friends:array<struct<first:string,middle:string,last:string>>>")
    checkAnswer(query.orderBy("id"),
      Row(Array("Z."), Array(Row("Susan", "Z.", "Smith"))) ::
      Row(Array.empty[String], Array.empty[Row]) ::
      Nil)
  }

  testSchemaPruning("select a single complex field from a map entry and its parent map entry") {
    val query =
      sql("select relatives[\"brother\"].middle, relatives[\"brother\"] from contacts where p=1")
    checkScan(query,
      "struct<relatives:map<string,struct<first:string,middle:string,last:string>>>")
    checkAnswer(query.orderBy("id"),
      Row("Y.", Row("John", "Y.", "Doe")) ::
      Row(null, null) ::
      Nil)
  }

  testSchemaPruning("select a single complex field and the partition column") {
    val query = sql("select name.middle, p from contacts")
    checkScan(query, "struct<name:struct<middle:string>>")
    checkAnswer(query.orderBy("id"),
      Row("X.", 1) :: Row("Y.", 1) :: Row(null, 2) :: Row(null, 2) :: Nil)
  }

  ignore("partial schema intersection - select missing subfield") {
    val query = sql("select name.middle, address from contacts where p=2")
    checkScan(query, "struct<name:struct<middle:string>,address:string>")
    checkAnswer(query.orderBy("id"),
      Row(null, "567 Maple Drive") ::
      Row(null, "6242 Ash Street") :: Nil)
  }

  testSchemaPruning("no unnecessary schema pruning") {
    val query =
      sql("select id, name.last, name.middle, name.first, relatives[''].last, " +
        "relatives[''].middle, relatives[''].first, friends[0].last, friends[0].middle, " +
        "friends[0].first, pets, address from contacts where p=2")
    // We've selected every field in the schema. Therefore, no schema pruning should be performed.
    // We check this by asserting that the scanned schema of the query is identical to the schema
    // of the contacts relation, even though the fields are selected in different orders.
    checkScan(query,
      "struct<id:int,name:struct<first:string,middle:string,last:string>,address:string,pets:int," +
      "friends:array<struct<first:string,middle:string,last:string>>," +
      "relatives:map<string,struct<first:string,middle:string,last:string>>>")
    checkAnswer(query.orderBy("id"),
      Row(2, "Jones", null, "Janet", null, null, null, null, null, null, null, "567 Maple Drive") ::
      Row(3, "Jones", null, "Jim", null, null, null, null, null, null, null, "6242 Ash Street") ::
      Nil)
  }

  testSchemaPruning("empty schema intersection") {
    val query = sql("select name.middle from contacts where p=2")
    checkScan(query, "struct<name:struct<middle:string>>")
    checkAnswer(query.orderBy("id"),
      Row(null) :: Row(null) :: Nil)
  }

  testSchemaPruning("select a single complex field and in where clause") {
    val query1 = sql("select name.first from contacts where name.first = 'Jane'")
    checkScan(query1, "struct<name:struct<first:string>>")
    checkAnswer(query1, Row("Jane") :: Nil)

    val query2 = sql("select name.first, name.last from contacts where name.first = 'Jane'")
    checkScan(query2, "struct<name:struct<first:string,last:string>>")
    checkAnswer(query2, Row("Jane", "Doe") :: Nil)

    val query3 = sql("select name.first from contacts " +
      "where employer.company.name = 'abc' and p = 1")
    checkScan(query3, "struct<name:struct<first:string>," +
      "employer:struct<company:struct<name:string>>>")
    checkAnswer(query3, Row("Jane") :: Nil)

    val query4 = sql("select name.first, employer.company.name from contacts " +
      "where employer.company is not null and p = 1")
    checkScan(query4, "struct<name:struct<first:string>," +
      "employer:struct<company:struct<name:string>>>")
    checkAnswer(query4, Row("Jane", "abc") :: Nil)
  }

  testSchemaPruning("select nullable complex field and having is not null predicate") {
    val query = sql("select employer.company from contacts " +
      "where employer is not null and p = 1")
    checkScan(query, "struct<employer:struct<company:struct<name:string,address:string>>>")
    checkAnswer(query, Row(Row("abc", "123 Business Street")) :: Row(null) :: Nil)
  }

  testSchemaPruning("select a single complex field and is null expression in project") {
    val query = sql("select name.first, address is not null from contacts")
    checkScan(query, "struct<name:struct<first:string>,address:string>")
    checkAnswer(query.orderBy("id"),
      Row("Jane", true) :: Row("John", true) :: Row("Janet", true) :: Row("Jim", true) :: Nil)
  }

  testSchemaPruning("select a single complex field array and in clause") {
    val query = sql("select friends.middle from contacts where friends.first[0] = 'Susan'")
    checkScan(query,
      "struct<friends:array<struct<first:string,middle:string>>>")
    checkAnswer(query.orderBy("id"),
      Row(Array("Z.")) :: Nil)
  }

  testSchemaPruning("select a single complex field from a map entry and in clause") {
    val query =
      sql("select relatives[\"brother\"].middle from contacts " +
        "where relatives[\"brother\"].first = 'John'")
    checkScan(query,
      "struct<relatives:map<string,struct<first:string,middle:string>>>")
    checkAnswer(query.orderBy("id"),
      Row("Y.") :: Nil)
  }

  testSchemaPruning("select one complex field and having is null predicate on another " +
      "complex field") {
    val query = sql("select * from contacts")
      .where("name.middle is not null")
      .select(
        "id",
        "name.first",
        "name.middle",
        "name.last"
      )
      .where("last = 'Jones'")
      .select(count("id")).toDF()
    checkScan(query,
      "struct<id:int,name:struct<middle:string,last:string>>")
    checkAnswer(query, Row(0) :: Nil)
  }

  testSchemaPruning("select one deep nested complex field and having is null predicate on " +
      "another deep nested complex field") {
    val query = sql("select * from contacts")
      .where("employer.company.address is not null")
      .selectExpr(
        "id",
        "name.first",
        "name.middle",
        "name.last",
        "employer.id as employer_id"
      )
      .where("employer_id = 0")
      .select(count("id")).toDF()
    checkScan(query,
      "struct<id:int,employer:struct<id:int,company:struct<address:string>>>")
    checkAnswer(query, Row(1) :: Nil)
  }

  private def testSchemaPruning(testName: String)(testThunk: => Unit) {
    test(s"Spark vectorized reader - without partition data column - $testName") {
      withSQLConf(SQLConf.PARQUET_VECTORIZED_READER_ENABLED.key -> "true") {
        withContacts(testThunk)
      }
    }
    test(s"Spark vectorized reader - with partition data column - $testName") {
      withSQLConf(SQLConf.PARQUET_VECTORIZED_READER_ENABLED.key -> "true") {
        withContactsWithDataPartitionColumn(testThunk)
      }
    }

    test(s"Parquet-mr reader - without partition data column - $testName") {
      withSQLConf(SQLConf.PARQUET_VECTORIZED_READER_ENABLED.key -> "false") {
        withContacts(testThunk)
      }
    }
    test(s"Parquet-mr reader - with partition data column - $testName") {
      withSQLConf(SQLConf.PARQUET_VECTORIZED_READER_ENABLED.key -> "false") {
        withContactsWithDataPartitionColumn(testThunk)
      }
    }
  }

  private def withContacts(testThunk: => Unit) {
    withTempPath { dir =>
      val path = dir.getCanonicalPath

      makeParquetFile(contacts, new File(path + "/contacts/p=1"))
      makeParquetFile(briefContacts, new File(path + "/contacts/p=2"))

      spark.read.parquet(path + "/contacts").createOrReplaceTempView("contacts")

      testThunk
    }
  }

  private def withContactsWithDataPartitionColumn(testThunk: => Unit) {
    withTempPath { dir =>
      val path = dir.getCanonicalPath

      makeParquetFile(contactsWithDataPartitionColumn, new File(path + "/contacts/p=1"))
      makeParquetFile(briefContactsWithDataPartitionColumn, new File(path + "/contacts/p=2"))

      spark.read.parquet(path + "/contacts").createOrReplaceTempView("contacts")

      testThunk
    }
  }

  case class MixedCaseColumn(a: String, B: Int)
  case class MixedCase(id: Int, CoL1: String, coL2: MixedCaseColumn)

  private val mixedCaseData =
    MixedCase(0, "r0c1", MixedCaseColumn("abc", 1)) ::
    MixedCase(1, "r1c1", MixedCaseColumn("123", 2)) ::
    Nil

  testExactCaseQueryPruning("select with exact column names") {
    val query = sql("select CoL1, coL2.B from mixedcase")
    checkScan(query, "struct<CoL1:string,coL2:struct<B:int>>")
    checkAnswer(query.orderBy("id"),
      Row("r0c1", 1) ::
      Row("r1c1", 2) ::
      Nil)
  }

  testMixedCaseQueryPruning("select with lowercase column names") {
    val query = sql("select col1, col2.b from mixedcase")
    checkScan(query, "struct<CoL1:string,coL2:struct<B:int>>")
    checkAnswer(query.orderBy("id"),
      Row("r0c1", 1) ::
      Row("r1c1", 2) ::
      Nil)
  }

  testMixedCaseQueryPruning("select with different-case column names") {
    val query = sql("select cOL1, cOl2.b from mixedcase")
    checkScan(query, "struct<CoL1:string,coL2:struct<B:int>>")
    checkAnswer(query.orderBy("id"),
      Row("r0c1", 1) ::
      Row("r1c1", 2) ::
      Nil)
  }

  testMixedCaseQueryPruning("filter with different-case column names") {
    val query = sql("select id from mixedcase where Col2.b = 2")
    checkScan(query, "struct<id:int,coL2:struct<B:int>>")
    checkAnswer(query.orderBy("id"), Row(1) :: Nil)
  }

  // Tests schema pruning for a query whose column and field names are exactly the same as the table
  // schema's column and field names. N.B. this implies that `testThunk` should pass using either a
  // case-sensitive or case-insensitive query parser
  private def testExactCaseQueryPruning(testName: String)(testThunk: => Unit) {
    test(s"Case-sensitive parser - mixed-case schema - $testName") {
      withSQLConf(SQLConf.CASE_SENSITIVE.key -> "true") {
        withMixedCaseData(testThunk)
      }
    }
    testMixedCaseQueryPruning(testName)(testThunk)
  }

  // Tests schema pruning for a query whose column and field names may differ in case from the table
  // schema's column and field names
  private def testMixedCaseQueryPruning(testName: String)(testThunk: => Unit) {
    test(s"Case-insensitive parser - mixed-case schema - $testName") {
      withSQLConf(SQLConf.CASE_SENSITIVE.key -> "false") {
        withMixedCaseData(testThunk)
      }
    }
  }

  // Tests given test function with Spark vectorized reader and Parquet-mr reader.
  private def withMixedCaseData(testThunk: => Unit) {
    withParquetTable(mixedCaseData, "mixedcase") {
      testThunk
    }
  }

  private val schemaEquality = new Equality[StructType] {
    override def areEqual(a: StructType, b: Any): Boolean =
      b match {
        case otherType: StructType => a.sameType(otherType)
        case _ => false
      }
  }

  protected def checkScan(df: DataFrame, expectedSchemaCatalogStrings: String*): Unit = {
    checkScanSchemata(df, expectedSchemaCatalogStrings: _*)
    // We check here that we can execute the query without throwing an exception. The results
    // themselves are irrelevant, and should be checked elsewhere as needed
    df.collect()
  }

  private def checkScanSchemata(df: DataFrame, expectedSchemaCatalogStrings: String*): Unit = {
    val fileSourceScanSchemata =
      df.queryExecution.executedPlan.collect {
        case scan: FileSourceScanExec => scan.requiredSchema
      }
    assert(fileSourceScanSchemata.size === expectedSchemaCatalogStrings.size,
      s"Found ${fileSourceScanSchemata.size} file sources in dataframe, " +
        s"but expected $expectedSchemaCatalogStrings")
    fileSourceScanSchemata.zip(expectedSchemaCatalogStrings).foreach {
      case (scanSchema, expectedScanSchemaCatalogString) =>
        val expectedScanSchema = CatalystSqlParser.parseDataType(expectedScanSchemaCatalogString)
        implicit val equality = schemaEquality
        assert(scanSchema === expectedScanSchema)
    }
  }
}

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Out Of Clout: Some States Brace For Washington Power Outage
Published April 22, 2014 at 2:31 PM CDT
Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., the longest-serving member of Congress, is celebrated by colleagues, including Vice President Biden, on Capitol Hill in June 2013. A former chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, Dingell, now 87, announced in February that he will retire after this term.
When the next Congress is sworn in, Iowa's congressional delegation will be unusually green. Precisely half of its lawmakers on Capitol Hill are retiring at the end of this session, meaning the state will be losing decades of clout and seniority in Washington, D.C.
And Iowa isn't even the biggest loser this year. California is losing two House Democrats with 40 years of experience each — Henry Waxman and George Miller — along with Republican House Armed Services Chairman Buck McKeon, who's been in Congress for more than two decades.
The state that will be hardest hit of all, though, is Michigan.
It's losing three powerful committee chairmen (Democratic Sen. Carl Levin, along with Republican Reps. Dave Camp and Mike Rogers), as well as Democratic Rep. John Dingell, the longest-serving member of Congress in history.
"That's a huge kind of psychological blow," says Jeff Williams, CEO of Public Sector Consultants, a non-partisan think tank in Lansing. "It's one more kick to the gut of the psyche of Michigan."
There's also a more practical effect. Each of these states will now have fewer wily old members with the knowledge and wherewithal to steer money back home and bend the policy process to their will.
"Tenure and seniority play just an amazing role in the ability of those folks to get things accomplished," says Bill Peterson, executive director of the Iowa State Association of Counties.
Closing The Federal Spigot
Iowa is full of schoolhouses that are 50 or even 100 years old. Many are still perfectly sound but have become deficient in terms of modern fire safety standards.
School districts in Iowa are in luck, however. Over the past 15 years, they've received more than $130 million in federal money to help pay for sprinklers, fire-resistant doors and heat-detection systems, as well as other construction projects.
The money comes courtesy of Tom Harkin, a Democrat and a longtime fixture on the Senate Appropriations Committee. Payments have even come to be known as "Harkin grants."
"I don't know where we would have come up with the money, if it wasn't for the Harkin fire-safety grant," says Dianne Anderson, superintendent of the East Marshall Central School District, which will be retrofitting some buildings once the school year is done. "The districts really count on this, to assist us in the changes."
But now Harkin is preparing to step down, after 30 years in the Senate. He's not the only Iowan calling it quits on Capitol Hill.
Democrat Bruce Braley is giving up his House seat to run for Harkin's, while Republican Rep. Tom Latham — a good pal of Speaker John Boehner's — is retiring after 10 terms.
"Obviously, when you lose someone with the tenure of a Sen. Tom Harkin, it's gonna have an impact on the state," Peterson says.
When They Go, It's Gone
Michigan currently has nine members with a decade or more experience, each of whom served as a committee chairman or ranking minority member. By contrast, next year at least 10 of its members will have been in office fewer than five years.
Michigan is losing nearly half of its congressional experience in one blow — a combined 134 years of experience, out of about 300 for the delegation as a whole.
It's not alone in suffering a sudden loss of clout in recent years.
"They used to have a joke in Hawaii that there were three industries — the military, tourism and Daniel Inouye," says Donald Ritchie, the Senate's official historian.
Inouye, a Democrat and longtime appropriator who represented Hawaii in the Senate since statehood, died at the end of 2012, just before the state's other veteran senator, Daniel Akaka, left office.
Now Hawaii's senators have a total of just over two years' combined seniority. Similar stories about recent rapid decline in experience and seniority can be told about Massachusetts and South Carolina.
"States invest in senators for that reason, to make sure that they can get a share of whatever the federal government is doing," Ritchie says.
Seniority Ain't What It Used To Be
It would be easy to argue that seniority matters less than it once did, so a sudden power outage isn't quite as devastating as it might have been years before.
Committee chairmen are not the barons they once were, now that most important legislation is being steered out of leadership offices.
There's less legislation moving, anyway. And Congress has pretty much done away with earmarks, which readily allowed members to direct federal funding to specific projects back home.
"If you're not passing legislation, it's hard to say what you're being able to produce for your state," Ritchie says.
Even so, seniority still matters. There's a reason the currently stalled federal transportation bill would fund a new interstate highway linking Las Vegas to Phoenix — Harry Reid, the Senate majority leader, hails from Nevada.
"It does matter that senior people leave," says Stanford University political scientist Bruce Cain, "not because the state will get more or less revenue, but because they had influence over leadership or on policy."
The bigger problem, in other words, is not that some states will end up disappointed about receiving smaller shares of the federal pie, but that barely functional legislative bodies will lose more members who used to know how to get deals done.


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Hancock Whitney Corp Has $225,000 Holdings in Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU)
Hancock Whitney Corp reduced its position in Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU – Get Rating) by 13.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 2,619 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 400 shares during the period. Hancock Whitney Corp's holdings in Prudential Financial were worth $225,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Total Clarity Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in Prudential Financial in the 2nd quarter worth about $25,000. Wagner Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Prudential Financial during the 2nd quarter worth about $26,000. Psagot Value Holdings Ltd. Israel bought a new stake in shares of Prudential Financial during the 1st quarter worth about $35,000. Fairfield Bush & CO. bought a new stake in shares of Prudential Financial during the 1st quarter worth about $36,000. Finally, Pacific Center for Financial Services bought a new stake in shares of Prudential Financial during the 2nd quarter worth about $31,000. 56.33% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
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Insider Transactions at Prudential Financial
In related news, major shareholder Prudential Financial Inc bought 285,715 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 17th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $35.00 per share, with a total value of $10,000,025.00. Following the acquisition, the insider now owns 285,715 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,000,025. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. In related news, SVP Timothy L. Schmidt sold 2,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $103.55, for a total transaction of $207,100.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president now directly owns 16,198 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,677,302.90. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, major shareholder Prudential Financial Inc purchased 285,715 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 17th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $35.00 per share, with a total value of $10,000,025.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the insider now directly owns 285,715 shares in the company, valued at $10,000,025. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. 0.31% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Several research firms have recently issued reports on PRU. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on Prudential Financial from $122.00 to $118.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research note on Friday, October 7th. Barclays decreased their price target on Prudential Financial from $95.00 to $94.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a research note on Friday, October 14th. Credit Suisse Group decreased their price target on Prudential Financial to $102.00 in a research note on Thursday, September 29th. Raymond James downgraded Prudential Financial from a "strong-buy" rating to a "market perform" rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 23rd. Finally, StockNews.com upgraded Prudential Financial from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 2nd. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating and eleven have assigned a hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $104.77.
Prudential Financial Price Performance
Shares of PRU stock opened at $101.01 on Monday. Prudential Financial, Inc. has a 12 month low of $85.46 and a 12 month high of $124.22. The company has a current ratio of 0.07, a quick ratio of 0.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.16. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $103.43 and a two-hundred day moving average of $98.71. The company has a market capitalization of $37.58 billion, a P/E ratio of 140.29 and a beta of 1.41.
Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU – Get Rating) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, November 1st. The financial services provider reported $2.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.21 by ($0.08). Prudential Financial had a return on equity of 10.20% and a net margin of 0.52%. The company had revenue of $21.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.76 billion. As a group, equities analysts expect that Prudential Financial, Inc. will post 9.62 EPS for the current year.
Prudential Financial Announces Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, December 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, November 22nd were issued a $1.20 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, November 21st. This represents a $4.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.75%. Prudential Financial's payout ratio is presently 666.67%.
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Prudential Financial, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance, investment management, and other financial products and services in the United States and internationally. It operates through eight segments: PGIM, Retirement, Group Insurance, Individual Annuities, Individual Life, Assurance IQ, International Businesses, and Closed Block.
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In 2003, economist Harald Hau made an interesting observation on stocks that were traded on the Paris Bourse. Hau noticed that the volatility of stocks increased when their price increased. From an economics perspective, this was counterintuitive. A stock's volatility is assumed to be a reflection of the inherent fundamental risks in the company. Management restructuring, problems with the firm's products, and declines in consumer confidence were the common drivers of increasing a stock's volatility, because investors were less certain about the firm's future earnings potential. A rising share price, in light of fundamental changes in the company, would intuitively be a reflection of increased investor confidence; so why the increase in volatility in the absence of a change in fundamentals?


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NSD are delighted to induct 2 new members to our ever growing '10 year club'.
We are delighted to announce that our Commercial Director, Lee Walmsley and Lead Estimator, Dale Vella have now reached this milestone.
Lee joined the company in 2008 as a Quantity Surveyor working on the Stratford Shopping Centre project. Showing continued hard work and loyalty to NSD over the years, he became Commercial Manager in 2013 before being asked join the Board of Directors in December 2015. Lee is a credit to the business and we wish him many congratulations on his achievement of 10 years continuous employment at Northern Steel Decking Ltd.
Dale initially joined the company in 2007 as a Trainee Draughtsman, working in the role for over 2 years. After a brief spell working elsewhere, Dale made his return to the company in September 2010 and progressed to working within the Estimating Department as a Trainee Estimator and eventually as Estimator. As the company grew and additional staff were employed, Dale's service and commitment was recognised with a promotion to his current role of Lead Estimator. In addition, Dale is also responsible for all of the Company's Social Media output and remains a key part of the business and playing a major role in the increasing sales that NSD have experienced.
The NSD Loyalty scheme was introduced by Managing Director Jack Fulton in 2016. The 10 year award means qualifying staff will receive a bonus payment, 2 days additional holiday per year as well as a certificate of acknowledgement for this fantastic achievement. We look forward to the investiture of our first 20 year awards!
Lee and Dale join the growing list of people in the '10 year club':
Jane Henshaw
Neil Beatson
Paul Robson
Carl Baxter
David Fulton
Mark Roxburgh
Matthew Leonard
Craig Walker
Stuart McKenzie
Lynne Merchant
Keely Tedds
Malcolm Hatswell
Daniel Fulton


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Persone
Leonardo Murialdo (1828-1900) – presbitero italiano, fondatore della Congregazione di San Giuseppe e santo della Chiesa cattolica
Stefano Murialdo (1776-1838) – scultore italiano
Veronica Murialdo (1811-1892) – pittrice e ceramista italiana

Altro
Murialdo – comune italiano in provincia di Savona


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** Although the weekend has taken place, we have kept this information on the website for general interest. **
Picnic lunch on the return ride to Oxford
The 2019 weekend is taking place from Friday 7th-Sunday 9th June. We are returning to the Cotswold View site that we visited in 2016. It's located between Charlbury and Enstone, and as in previous years we will offer a ride out on the Friday afternoon, a choice of two rides on the Saturday and a return ride on the Sunday. For those of you who were on the 2016 weekend, there is so much great cycling available that we won't need to repeat much of what we did then. We are planning to have a picnic on the Friday night and we will eat out on the Saturday night.
Provisional programme (as at 1st May)
Meet outside Costa Coffee in Summertown at 2pm, aiming to start at 2.15pm (which means we should get away by 2.30pm). The route to Charlbury is 22 miles long and undulating but not really hilly. We will start by riding to Woodstock where we may stop for refreshments. We will then continue north and west to arrive in Charlbury via minor roads through the Ditchley Park Estate. The ride leader will be Liz Weekes.
There may be a group start later and riding out faster, but this will depend whether there is demand and someone willing to lead.
We will aim to have a picnic when we arrive, based around the pods. If it rains, we will have to improvise, and we have Karen's Cottage and a number of rooms to make use of. People can buy food at M&S in Summertown (if they arrive early!) or the Co-op in Charlbury.
Saturday 8th June
On this ride we will head to Daylesford for coffee along Sustrans route 442. The ride will then continue in the direction of Chastleton House where, if the weather is fine, we can have a picnic in the grounds. Teas are also available in the Church. If there is sufficient interest we can look round the house (National Trust, entrance £10.50 for non-members). We will return through the villages to Chadlington. The route will be taken at a "stop & stare" type pace and will be no longer than 25 miles. The leader is Lucy Tennyson.
Long ride
The longer ride will begin by taking Sustrans route 442 through Taston, Spelsbury, Chadlington, Sarsden and onto Kingham. Here we will leave the route, heading along the B4450 through Bledington. Shortly before Stow, we will turn left onto a minor road through Maugersbury which will bring us into Stow for lunch on a quiet road. The afternoon will start by retracing back onto the B-road where will soon turn off to climb up to and through Icomb and up to the A424. At 220m above sea level, this is the high point of the day's ride. After about ½ mile on the A-road, we turn to take lovely minor roads through Church and Nether Westcote, Idbury and Fifield before riding through Milton, Shipton and Ascott-under-Wychwood. We then climb up to the B4437 which we follow back to Charlbury. If the weather is half decent, the route should offer some fantastic views. Unfortunately there are no refreshment stops apart from lunch on the route, but we'll carry stuff to eat and drink and stop often as the route is quite hilly. The ride is 34 miles long and the leader will be Ellen Lee.
The plan is to have a meal on Saturday evening at the Artyard Café in Enstone.
Sunday 9th June
We will leave at 10.30am and ride into Charlbury before picking up Sustrans route 442 through Cornbury Park (some off-road, but very scenic!). We will then make for Ramsden Garden Centre for coffee and then continue onto North Leigh where we plan a picnic in the churchyard. The ride leader will be Leonor Barroca.
As in previous years, there will be someone driving luggage out to the site, so it won't be necessary to carry everything (unless, of course, you want to!). Details of luggage drop-off and collection points and times will be sent to participants nearer the time.


Major League Baseball is the best of all the major North American sports at developing young talent.
It's extensive minor league system allows teams to develop future stars at a comfortable pace. Last year, the majors were flooded with young talent from the minor leagues. We saw talents such as Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber, Carlos Correa, and Francisco Lindor all debuted with their respective teams and make a monumental impact.
As the 2016 season approaches, who are some of the prospects that will battle it out for the N.L. and A.L. Rookie of the Year? There are some intriguing potential superstars on this list, some have had major league experience, while others have not.
But all of these prospects have the ability to turn the fortunes of any ball club.
Seager has already had a sip of the Major League coffee. He preformed relatively well during his first stint with the team, batting .337 with four home runs. Going into the 2016 season, Seager is ranked as the baseball's top prospect by numerous scouting services. He is expected to be the Dodgers opening day shortstop.
Like Seager, Buxton has already seen time in the big leagues. He wasn't as impressive as Seager, but he has five-tool potential. He will have a starting job locked up, and Minnesota isn't expected to compete, which gives Buxton a little more time to develop at the major league level.
The Astros have relied heavily on their young stars. Carlos Correa broke through last season, and it's possible that Reed has the same type of impact this year. The power hitter slugged 34 home runs throughout High A and AA ball. With only the underwhelming John Singleton in his way, Reed could make the Astros roster rather quickly.
The Rays have a history of finding and developing starting pitching. The current team features All-Star Chris Archer and a promising young talent in Jake Odorizzi. Snell is just another gem for the Rays. He features a fastball, curveball, changeup, all of which are plus offerings. Snell could challenge for a rotation spot relatively early in the season.
Winker might not be the sexiest name on the prospect list, but he might be one of the best all-around talents. Scouts have raved about his improved approach at the plate. His ceiling might only be 22-25 homeruns, but he expects to be a get on base a lot. If he reaches the majors early in the year, expect Winker to reach 130 hits with 15 homeruns.
If it weren't for A.J. Reed, Gallo might be the minor leagues best power hitter. The 22-year-old has seen time with the Rangers, and while somewhat outmatched by major league pitching, he still hit six homeruns in only 108 at-bats. The 6'5 Gallo has the frame of an MLB star, and his prior experience with the Rangers was a great test for him, and this is the year he puts it all together.


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Moominvalley in November
In the 'difficult' final Moomin novel, Tove Jansson takes the audacious step of entirely excising her core cast, focusing instead on a disparate group visitors who gather at the family's home, but find them missing. It was a move that didn't exactly go down well with readers at the time: Moominvalley in November was anticipated like a new Harry Potter, and people gathered together to read the book aloud.
One adult reader / reviewer, Ulla Stina Nilsson wrote:
'The atmosphere of the Moomin house spread through the room. We felt angry, disappointed, cheated … A fairy tale of of uncertainty and frustration! Must the Moomin family and Moominvalley be taken from us! Our last refuge!'
Imagine if J.K Rowling had got sick of Harry Potter and co. and sent them off on a French exchange in the final novel, focusing instead on the adventures of Filch, Winky the house elf and a new pupil based on herself. How exciting would it have been to read 700 pages of them tidying up the Griffindor common room and bickering about who knew the boy wizard the best?
The story appears to run concurrently with the events seen in the previous novel, Moominpappa at Sea (an equally bleak sort of a book). That story saw the restless patriarch taking his brood away from the valley and off to an exposed lighthouse, apparently for good.
'Toft looked deeper and deeper and waited patiently. At last deep down inside the ball, he could see a faint point of light. It shone and then disappeared at regular intervals, like a lighthouse.'
Moominvalley in November has been described as being closer to Waiting to Godot than the sunny fantasy world of Moominsummer Madness. There are no adventures to speak of, this is a novel almost entirely about waiting. The tension of whether the family will return hangs over the novel, an almighty tease for readers who want nothing more.
With the Moomins absent, this becomes a story about unfulfilled desires. The visitors all gravitate at the house in search of something that each of the inhabitants represent, something they so dearly lack in their own characters, but which they must now search out by themselves.
'They can't have moved away just like that without saying a word! exclaimed the Fillyjonk.'
Fillyjonk is suffering from a mixture of agoraphobia and OCD, confined to her house in a cycle of perpetual dusting, scrubbing and fretting. She seeks Moominmamma, in who she sees the ideal homemaker. Somehow the uptight dowager manages to be one of the most sympathetic characters in all of Moominvalley.
Tove gives her the book's one and only moment of real drama; when a spot of extreme spring cleaning goes wrong Fillyjonk is left clinging to the roof of her house. Saved by a new duster ('I shall never use old dusters again') she enjoys an awakening – momentarily seeing the world from a new angle.
'Never before had she noticed that the lamp shade was red, a very beautiful red reminding her of a sunset. Even the hook on the ceiling had an unusual shape.'
Mymble turns up in search of her sister, the devilish adopted child of the Moomins, Little My. She's a character defined by her selfishness.
'Mymble never dreamed, she slept when she felt like it and woke when there was anything worthwhile waking up for.'
Mymble is endowed with superhuman levels of self assurance. And although she continues to live her life in a constant state of personal pleasure, Mymble uses her unwavering nature to help the other visitors become happy with who they are.
'Will you always be the same?' Fillyjonk asked her out of curiosity. 'I certainly hope so!' Mymble answered.'
The only main cast member paying a visit is Snufkin, the musical hobo, in search of a song that appears to have vanished along with the family.
At first he's grumpy and depressed by having to live with the imposter family, but salvation comes when he helps Fillyjonk discover the music within her. Snufkin's final five bars of music finally return on the wind.
Toft simply seeks a 'Happy Family'; he's the perpetual outsider who attempts to turn dreams into reality. Toft is based on Tove herself – something that provides great resonance. The author is finally stepping into the pages, and searching out the creatures who have shaped her entire adult life. And she's still there waiting in the last pages. It's an almost unbearably poignant end, as the author disappears inside her own dreams.
'His descriptions of the Happy Family faded and slipped away, Moominmamma glided away and became remote, an impersonal picture, he didn't even know what she looked like.'
Tove's own mother Ham passed away in 1970, the year she finished writing the book. It was a massive blow, as her biographer Boel Westin observes 'Toft's longing for Moomimamma became her own'. But in her grief she still had to create over 80 pictures for the book. She lost herself in her work shut in her island hut, which she described in a letter as being surrounded by 'a thick fog; all four windows white and the cottage seems to be sailing through empty space.
The black and white illustrations are suffused with the melancholy that filled Tove and her story. Where previously there had been action and interaction in her lively drawings, here there is a stately isolation.
The month of November, engulfed in fog and lashed with rain hangs over this story like another character. It's the month where decay sets in, decay that feeds new life. For Tove this meant a goodbye (for the most part) to Moominvalley, making way for a new chapter in her artistic and personal life.
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I loved it, even though it was only the second Moomin book I'd read. I think you've captured its mood and atmosphere perfectly.
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Posted Thursday, December 12, 2019 9:32 pm
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today
LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Max Duffy claimed one to college football's top honors Thursday night during the Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN in Atlanta.
The University of Kentucky junior punter received the prestigious Ray Guy Award by beating out Sterling Hofrichter (Syracuse) and Dane Roy of Houston.
Duffy became the first punter from Kentucky to capture the award and the fourth from the Southeastern Conference. Drew Butler (Georgia), Chas Henry (Florida) and Braden Mann of Texas A&M have also won the award.
Duffy, of Perth, Australia, has flipped the field on several occasions for the Widlcts with his booming leg. He averaged 48.6 yards on 47 punting attempts, which ranked him No., 1 in the nation and first in the conference. He booted a 70-yard punt and converted a fake punt into a first down in a 29-7 win over Missouri.
"He's a weapon," Kentucky coach Mark Stoops said during the regular season. "You can't faze him. 'Yeah, coach,' you know, he's not real worried about anything. I mean that in a good way, like he cares a great deal, he loves the team and he cares, but he, yeah, he's a different dude, you know."
Also on Thursday, Duffy was named a first-team All-American by Walter Camp. Josh Allen was named to the team a year ago and nine other UK players have been named to the squad as well. He recently earned first-team All-SEC honors by the AP, first-team All-America by the FWAA and was a second-team choice by the league coaches.
The Walter Camp All-America team will be honored on Jan. 18 at Yale University.
Keith Taylor is sports editor for Kentucky Today. Reach him at keith.taylor@kentuckytoday.com or twitter @keithtaylor21.
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Vancouver's December home sales down 52% from year ago: B.C. real estate board
Sales were also 38 per cent below the 10-year December average
The Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board says home sales and prices continued their fall in December, dropping by 52 per cent and three per cent respectively from a year ago.
The B.C. board says last month's sales totalled 1,295, about 20 per cent lower than they were in November and 38 per cent below the 10-year December sales average.
The figures contribute to the 28,903 sales made over 2022, 34 per cent lower than 2021's total and seven per cent below 2020's.
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It says the composite benchmark price now sits at $1,114,300, a three per cent decrease from December 2021 and a 1.5 per cent decrease, when compared with November 2022.
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FOUR CAR THIEVES NABBED BY MARLBORO, FREEHOLD POLICE
By MONMOUTH COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
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FREEHOLD – The collaborative efforts of two local police departments led to the arrest Sunday morning of four car thieves from Essex County. The arrests are yet another example of the concerted efforts by local police to combat the onslaught of Monmouth County high end car thefts, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.
"Car thieves have been feasting on a smorgasbord of high-end vehicles in Monmouth County's affluent neighborhoods, but they are about to find out the buffet is closed. State, county and local law enforcement officers are working diligently and are focused on ending the feeding frenzy," Prosecutor Gramiccioni said.
Marlboro Police were alerted early Sunday morning to a suspicious motor vehicle located within the Morganville section of town about 12:45 a.m. Upon response, police determined the suspected thieves entered a motor vehicle parked in a resident's driveway and attempted to enter another vehicle parked outside of the same resident's home. Despite the swift response, police were unable to locate the suspicious vehicle but notified surrounding towns about the incident.
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Several hours later, the same vehicle was reportedly traveling around the area attempting to enter and steal vehicles. As a result of information obtained, Marlboro Police notified police in Freehold Township the dark Maserati occupied by multiple males may have been entering their jurisdiction and it was suspected they were attempting to steal motor vehicles. Shortly after this notification, a Freehold Township police officer observed a vehicle fitting the description on Rustic Way heading towards him, causing him to have to make evasive maneuvers to escape being struck. The officer turned around and activated his emergency lights in an attempt to conduct a motor vehicle stop. The vehicle, however, failed to stop and fled at a high rate of speed and in an extremely reckless manner as it travelled north on Route 79. Shortly thereafter, the officer, from a distance, observed the vehicle crash and roll several times.
As the officer approached the vehicle, he saw three males fleeing the scene of the crash. After a foot chase, the officer was able to arrest the three males. As this was ongoing, other officers arrived on scene to assist. One of the other officers gave chase to two additional vehicle occupants. The officer apprehended one of the two. After apprehending 4 of the 5 males, police determined that the crashed vehicle, a 2016 maroon Maserati Ghibli, was stolen the prior day in Irvington.
As police continued to investigate this incident, Marlboro Police were contacted by homeowners on a street in town, indicating a group of individuals attempted to steal their vehicles. Upon arrival, police spoke with the homeowners and were able to view several surveillance cameras to corroborate the actors were the same as those in the Maserati that crashed moments after fleeing this street and encountering the Freehold police vehicle.
As a result of the combined efforts of Freehold Township and Marlboro police, four individuals from Newark were charged with various crimes in both towns. Police charged 19-year-old Sharrod Rodgers and 18-year-old Isaiah Davis, both of Newark, with third degree burglary, two counts of third degree attempted burglary, second degree receiving stolen property and fourth degree resisting arrest. Aziz McCloud, 18, of Newark, was similarly charged; however, after police determined he was the driver of the stolen vehicle, he was additionally charged with second degree eluding, third degree aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and third degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance (cocaine). The fourth vehicle occupant was charged on a Juvenile Delinquency complaint. He was later released to a guardian.
Prosecutor Gramiccioni commended the Freehold Township and Marlboro police officers involved in this investigation and pointed out that officers across the County have been extremely vigilant in attempting to catch these high-end car thieves. While this is a prime example of a successful joint effort, there have been others.
Recently, Deal Police Department has been inundated with high end vehicle thefts and officers made several arrests after a multi-day investigation. On October 12, 2020, around 10:18 a.m., Deal Police responded to Parker Avenue for a report of a motor vehicle theft. While on scene, police were alerted to an additional motor vehicle theft on the same street. Based on surveillance video, it was determined the two vehicles, a BMW and a Mercedes, were stolen in the early morning hours. Utilizing Mercedes Benz tracking software, officers learned the stolen Mercedes Benz was driven north and ended up at a motel in Linden. Upon responding to the motel, the two stolen vehicles were located and secured. The suspects were identified, as was the vehicle they used to travel to and from Deal.
Additionally, in the early morning hours of October 15, 2020, another Deal police officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle speeding out of Asbury Park. Ultimately, it was determined they were operating the vehicle which had been used to steal the Mercedes and BMW three days earlier. Deal police, with the assistance of police in Brielle, were able to link the occupants to a motor vehicle burglary in Brielle earlier that morning. Three men, 18-year-old Jeron Pitt of Somerset, 18-year-old Ishmil Fate of Newark and 19-year-old Christopher Rodriguez, also of Newark, were all charged with second degree theft, two counts of third degree theft and two counts of third degree attempted theft, as well as third degree Burglary in Brielle.
"While not all of these motor vehicle thefts are committed on unlocked cars, it appears these thieves continue to target high-end motor vehicles, whose owners continue to leave their cars unlocked with their key fob inside. Locking your doors and securing your keys will go a long way towards reducing these crimes. While police officers across Monmouth County have relentlessly investigated these high-end thefts, the community needs to be aware that a reduction in car thefts is unlikely until careless owners begin to lock their vehicles, said Prosecutor Gramiccioni.
If convicted of a second degree crime, each defendant faces a sentence of five to ten years in a New Jersey state prison for each count. If convicted of a third degree crime, each defendant faces a sentence of three to five years in prison for each count. If convicted of a fourth degree crime, each defendant faces up to an additional 18 months in state prison.
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Darryl Strawberry, Steve Ford to Headline Sunshine from Darkness Dinner
Former Major League Baseball star and author Darryl Strawberry
SARASOTA, FL – Sunshine from Darkness, a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to the funding of mental health research and local mental health services and programs, will soon host its annual fundraising dinner dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those battling addiction and mental illness.
This year's Inspiring Hope Dinner, themed "Striking Out the Stigma of Mental Illness," will recognize and feature as keynote speakers the legendary Major League Baseball star and author Darryl Strawberry, and Steve Ford, actor and son of former President Gerald Ford and First Lady Betty Ford. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the local mental health and addiction services of First Step of Sarasota and The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.
The event takes place on Friday, November 12, 6:30 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota (1111 Ritz-Carlton Dr.). Co-chairs are Taylor Karp Teymuri and Sarah Karp. Lead sponsors are Elisabeth Waters, the Virginia Toulmin Foundation, and Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
In addition to the keynote speakers, this year's dinner will feature live music by Quintessence and dancing, live and silent auctions, and the presentation of the Lee and Bob Peterson Legacy Award to the Seidensticker family, in honor of the late Steve Seidensticker.
Sunshine from Darkness President Jeffrey Peterson said he is grateful for the community's support and recognition of the important work being done by both First Step of Sarasota and The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.
"Our community partners have stepped up in a big way to join us in our efforts to strike out the stigma of mental illness," said Peterson. "We're excited to bring Darryl and Steve to Sarasota to share their stories of triumph over addiction and mental health challenges. Their inspiring life stories are sure to move attendees and create greater understanding of the importance of our ongoing work."
Darryl Strawberry was a renowned right fielder and slugger in the Major Leagues, playing 17 seasons for the New York Mets – helping lead them to a World Series championship in 1986 – and the New York Yankees – winning World Series championships in 1996, 1998 and 1999. He was a feared batter who hit 335 career home runs and was named to the All-Star Game eight straight times from 1984-1991. Strawberry has battled addiction as well as depression and bipolar disorder, and was known nearly as much for his erratic behavior and brushes with the law as he was for his brilliance on the field. Now he travels the country to tell his story and advocate for community support in combating issues of mental health and addiction disorders.
The son of former President Gerald Ford and First Lady Betty Ford, Steve Ford successfully negotiated the bumpy road from the White House to a notable 20-year career as an actor in Hollywood ("Contact," "Armageddon," "When Sally Met Harry," "Heat," "The Young and the Restless" "Secret Service"). He has 25 years of sobriety and recovery from a dual diagnosis of both addiction and depression. He has spoken to hundreds of groups with a transparent but hopeful message of recovery.
Tickets are $325; to purchase or for more information, visit sunshinefromdarkness.org.
Sunshine from Darkness is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to raising funds for mental health research and local mental health charities that provide direct services in the Sarasota community. Founded as a subsidiary of the Lee and Bob Peterson Foundation, Sunshine from Darkness hosts two events each year, the Journey to Wellness Symposium and Inspiring Hope Dinner. These events serve educational and fundraising purposes by providing local community professionals and philanthropists the opportunity to engage with the broader mental health community. In so doing. Sunshine from Darkness meets its mission to raise awareness of mental health and addiction disorders and to erase the stigma of both. Sunshine from Darkness is dedicated to increasing public awareness of mental health and addiction disorders. Its mission is to erase the stigma of mental illness, to educate, advocate, and raise funds for research local charities that provide direct services in the Sarasota community.
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Hello Boycie ,welcome to TSR.
As per my previous hobbies, sever acquisition disorders took hold and I now have: 20 DE razors (vintage through to new), 18 creams and soaps, 10 brushes and 1500 razor blades.
So you've bought all this since Christmas?
You my good sir, are an inspiration and I hope you enjoy this wonderful forum.
Hello Boycie, I hope Marlene is OK. Welcome.
Yes, I'm ashamed to admit. Needless to say I've barely made a dent in the collection. Should help provide variety for a few years though!
Pfft. There's no need for shame.
In the 'real world' maybe perhaps.
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Keeton's family didn't give up. We won't either. When Keeton was found to have blood cancer, his family was referred to St. Jude for treatment, where he's undergoing two-and-a-half years of chemotherapy. "St. Jude means everything to me," said Keeton's mom. "They're saving my baby's life." Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since it first opened more than 50 years ago. We won't stop until no child dies from cancer. Learn more at stjude.org ©2018 ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (34142) St. Jude patient Keeton blood cancer pictured with his mom, Ginna
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