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Nacque a Fontignano, un piccolo paese vicino al Lago Trasimeno, in provincia di Perugia.

Balducci lavorò insieme a Giovanni Antonio Bazzi tra il 1517 e il 1523, e venne influenzato dal suo modo di dipingere. L'anno successivo dipinse un altare a San Francesco di Pian Castagniano sul Monte Amiata in Toscana. Gli venne anche commissionata una tavola con l'Assunzione e santi per la chiesa di S.Spirito a Siena, e varie altre opere oggi conservate nella Pinacoteca della città toscana.

Bibliografia
 Bryan, Michael (1886). in Robert Edmund Graves: Dictionary of Painters and Engravers, Biographical and Critical (Volume I: A-K). York St. #4, Covent Garden, London; Original from Fogg Library, Digitized May 18, 2007: George Bell and Sons, page 72.

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Pittori italiani del Rinascimento


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ABC in talks with Lucasfilm about a Star Wars TV series
August 4, 2016 by Gary Collinson
Despite all the rumours, speculation and "scoops" surrounding a potential Netflix show, it looks like Disney-owned ABC may be first to get their hands on Star Wars on the small screen, with ABC executive Channing Dungey revealing at the Television Critics Association's semi-annual press tour that the network is in talks with Lucasfilm about a Star Wars TV series.
"Oh, as a fan, I would absolutely love to say 'Yes,'" said Dungey when asked whether she'd like to see a prime-time Star Wars series (via EW). "The conversations with Lucasfilm, we have had conversations with them and will continue to have conversations with them. I think it would be wonderful if we could find a way to extend that brand into our programming. It's all a little bit hush-hush. That company exists under a big shroud of secrecy. If you feel Marvel's secretive, [Lucasfilm] takes it to a whole other level … [Talks] are ongoing. We don't have an official timeline yet."
It shouldn't be too much of a surprise to hear that ABC is in talks with its fellow Disney subsidiary, given that the network has mined the Marvel brand with Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Agent Carter, and Disney XD is already enjoying success with the animated series Star Wars Rebels. That being said, there's still a long way to go from being in talks to actually closing a deal…
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Муниципальное автономное общеобразовательное учреждение «Средняя общеобразовательная школа № 9 имени Александра Сергеевича Пушкина с углублённым изучением предметов физико-математического цикла города Перми» — общеобразовательное учреждение в Свердловском районе.

История школы

XXI век
 В 2010 году 5 учеников стали призёрами и победителями Всероссийских олимпиад (по математике, информатике и географии).
 13-14 ноября 2009 года в Санкт-Петербурге на X Всероссийской командной олимпиаде школьников по программированию команда выступали 2 команды от школы. Команда одиннадцатиклассников в составе Комарова Андрея (11 б), Майорова Михаила (11б), Рыбака Андрея (11б) заняла 8-е абсолютное место и получила бронзовую медаль олимпиады.
 2009 год — школа прошла авторизацию в системе международного бакалавриата.
 2008 год В школе прошла первая Пермская Татищевская ассамблея при поддержке фонда возрождения историко-культурных традиций им. В.Н.Татищева и комитета по культуре администрации г. Перми
 2003 год — Учитель информатики Шульгина Галина Михайловна становится лауреатом премии губернатора в 9-й раз. Проведение Всероссийского компьютерного лагеря, организованного Шульгиным Павлом Владиславовичем, Шульгиной Галиной Михайловной, Матюхиным Виктором Александровичем (аспирант МГУ) и Ясыревой Ниной Михайловной (директор пермского санатория «Лесная сказка»).
 2002 год — Учащийся школы Каменских Денис получает диплом I степени и компьютер за победу на Российской олимпиаде по информатике, проходившей в Перми. Учащийся школы Гилёв Алексей занимает абсолютное Первое место и получает диплом I степени на Российской олимпиаде по истории. Команда школы в составе: Витковский Владимир, Матросов Михаил, Пономарев Павел получила диплом I степени на Третьей Всероссийской командной олимпиаде школьников по программированию. Лауреатом премии Губернатора становится учитель истории Филимонова Лариса Геннадиевна. Проведение Всероссийского театрального фестиваля школ международного бакалавриата «Прикамское чудо».
 2001 год — Команда школы в составе: Каменских Денис, Климов Михаил, Самойлов Алексей получила диплом I степени на Второй Всероссийской командной олимпиаде школьников по программированию.

XX век
 2000 год — Дважды лауреатом премии Губернатора становится учитель информатики Шульгина Галина Михайловна. Учащийся школы Каменских Денис приглашен на сборы команды России по информатике.
 1999 год — Всероссийские Пушкинские чтения, посвященные 200-летию Поэта.
 1998 год — Назначена директором школы Курдина Наталия Анатольевна.
 1989 год — Возрождение традиций Пушкинских балов (выпускники 1993 года отыскали в архивах фото балов и стали инициаторами возрождения: Санникова Мария, Зорина Ирина, Добрянских Константин, Дмитрий Коноплев, Виктория Постных, Рогов Марк, Кибешев Руслан, Смирнова Ирина, Белоус Ольга, Никитина Алена).
 1986 год — Открытие в школе первого компьютерного класса.
 1981 год — Проведение первого чемпионата школы по баскетболу, главный судья Кельсин Владимир Никанорович, ныне Заслуженный учитель России.
 1980 год — Открытие новых школьного спортивного зала и столовой, построенных методом народной стройки. Назначение директором школы Баландиной Лидии Ивановны.
 1978 год — Пионервожатая школы Любовь Белева избрана делегатом XVIII съезда ВЛКСМ. Ныне Любовь Васильевна Белева работает учителем начальных классов и заместителем директора по начальной школе.
 1968 год — Открытие в школе первых классов с углубленным изучением физики и математики.
 1960 год — Начало эпохи Лурье Зинаиды Сергеевны, директора школы с 1960 по 1980 год.
 1954 год — Объединение мужской школы с женскими городскими школами. Полный переезд школы в современное здание с колоннами.
 1953 год — Июнь. Начало переезда школы в современное здание с колоннами.
 1943 год — Преобразование школы в мужскую школу.
 1941 год — Размещение в здании школы военного госпиталя.
 1939 год — Построено новое здание школы с колоннами.
 1937 год — Присвоение школе имени Пушкина Александра Сергеевича. Посещение школы Чкаловым Валерием Павловичем после легендарного перелёта по маршруту Москва — Северный Полюс — Америка. Принятие решения о строительстве нового здания школы.
 1932 год — Радиофикация школы.
 1923 год — Посещение школы Наркомом просвещения Луначарским Анатолием Васильевичем: «При сколько-нибудь нормальных условиях внутри школы надо ожидать в ней как отражения Великой Октябрьской революции, коренной плодотворной реформы, реформы настолько всеобъемлющей, что она поставила бы русскую школу, по крайней мере, по принципам, положенным в её основу, на первое место в цивилизованном мире.»
 1920 год — Открытие семилетней школы № 9 имени III Интернационала. Посещение школы Полпредом военных дел Главного Всеобуча России Подвойским Николаем Ильичем.
 1919 год — Пермский педагог Шулепов Василий Михеевич организовал детский клуб «Муравейник».
 1913 год — Открытие нового здания училища, угол Кунгурской и Малой Ямской улиц, построенного по всенародной подписке.
 1909 год — 100-летний юбилей училища, ходатайство о строительстве нового здания училища.

XIX век
 1885 год — Присвоение училищу имени Святых Кирилла и Мефодия. Самым старым из городских училищ Перми, после главного народного, было Кирилло-Мефодиевское мужское училище, открытое 1 октября 1809 года. Своё название оно получило 6 апреля 1885 года в честь 1000-летия со дня кончины св. Мефодия, который вместе с братом Кириллом создал славянскую азбуку. Училище помещалось в деревянном доме на углу Большой Ямской и Кунгурской.
 1828 год — Преобразование училища в приходское училище.
 1809 год — В Перми создано Первое мужское начальное училище.

Современное положение дел

Спорт
Кельсин Владимир Никанорович является учителем физкультуры школы с 1980 года. Он — главный тренер сборной школы по баскетболу, заслуженный учитель России, отличник народного просвещения, победитель Областного конкурса «Учитель года» в 1996 году.

Владимир Никанорович был игроком команды Пермской области с 1957 по 1961 года, участвовал в чемпионате Европы по баскетболу среди ветеранов в 2004 году в Финляндии.

Качество преподавания, награды, отличия
В 2008 году школа, вместе с ещё двумя в Перми (лицеем № 1 и английской школой № 7) вступила в программу т. н. Международного бакалавриата (), позволяющей выпускникам льготное поступление в европейские вузы. В связи с этим часть обучения стала происходить по англоязычным учебникам.

Педагогический коллектив

Внеклассная деятельность
Школа отличается высокой интенсивностью дополнительного образования. Работают театральный, вокальный и танцевальный кружок, несколько предметных факультативов (математика, физика, информатика).

В 1993 году в школе зародилось т. н. доброхотство, когда учителя Л. И. Дробышева и О. В. Окулова съездили в Псковскую область, в Пушкинский заповедник «Михайловское».

Памятный знак

3 ноября 2005 года перед школой был установлен памятный знак, посвящённый сэру Родерику Мэрчисону, знаменитому шотландскому геологу (см. , ). В 1841 году  проводил в окрестностях Перми исследования верхне-палеозойских отложений, на основании которых обосновал необходимость выделения Пермского геологического периода.

Памятный знак представляет собой камень неправильной формы длиной около 2 м с установленной на нём табличкой с надписью:

Родерику Импи Мэрчисону (R.I.Murchison), шотландскому геологу, исследователю Пермского края, назвавшему последний период палеозойской эры ПЕРМСКИМ (perm).
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Решение увековечить память исследователя было принято администрацией школы и учениками в связи с обсуждением идеи установки в Перми колонны или арки имени Мэрчисона.

Примечания

Ссылки
 Официальный сайт школы.
 Информатико-математический сайт школы.
 История школы.
 Вид из космоса на школу.

 + http://www.permnews.ru/story.asp?kt=7504&n=578 (http://www.beriki.ru/2011/02/09/kadrovyi-vopros-v-permi-pochti-ugolovnyi) + http://59.ru/news/359522.html + http://newsperm.ru/novosti/power/8103/ + https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsNOLzkQFZA + vkontakte.ru/club23473150

Школы, основанные в 1809 году
Школы Перми
Физико-математические школы России

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%%%%%% THIS IS TO JUST GIVE TIDE NUMBER FROM START OF RECORD %%%%%%
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function [tUp,tRef] = zeroUpCrossing(t,y)

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    tUp = nan(size(idx));
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Q: Prove using mean value theorem that, $2x \le \frac{\log(1+x)}{1-x} \le\frac{2x}{1-x^2}$ where $0I tried using Lagrange and Cauchy mean value theorem. I am not able to find which function to use other than log.

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I have used the well known inequality $\ln(1+x) <x$ for $x>0.$ This implies $1\le 2x$ as $x\to 0^+,$ contradiction.

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J.D. Power to Survey RVers Directly
By: RVBusiness|Published on: Jan 30, 2004|Categories: Today's Industry News| 0 comments
Marketing information firm J.D. Power and Associates has decided to contact RVers directly to establish consumer satisfaction ratings instead of working through RV industry associations to confidentially gauge consumer sentiment.
After a hiatus of three years from the RV business, J.D. Power will use six consumer-oriented, RV-specific websites to recruit "J.D. Power Panel" members for an independent, third-party study on customer satisfaction.
That research will result in web-posted RV rankings, similar to what is done now on www.jdpower.com for autos, boats, hotels, online stock brokers, homes, cable and satellite TV, phone and Internet access services.
The global marketing research company, based in Westlake Village, Calif., initiated the recruiting process in December and is slated to officially launch the study in the spring of 2004. Among the participating websites are those hosted by the Escapees RV Club, Family Motor Coach Association, Good Sam Club, RV America Online, RVers Online and Class A RV News.
According to Linda Schulz, partner, commercial and specialty vehicles for J.D. Power, the first program will focus on newer model RVs. The survey will mirror consumer studies conducted by the firm in other major industries by soliciting and quantifying data regarding "on-the-road" experiences of RV owners.
"While we are looking for owners of all RVs, our initial focus will be on 2000 to 2004 model years across all types of RVs," Schulz said, noting the goal was to recruit 30,000 qualified RV consumers. "This study will be the first of an annual measurement of RV customer satisfaction. The program will focus on the total RV, including chassis, coach and components. Separately, we will explore the consumer experience at the dealer level, looking at service and parts."
As is the case with other industries, Schulz said the results will be posted on the company's website at www.jdpower.com, offering a "high to low" ranking of brands in the different RV types. "As appropriate, we will also segment product types. For example, there will be different levels for Type A motorhomes to distinguish high-end versus entry level," Schulz said.
J.D. Power was hired by the Go RVing Coalition's Committee on Excellence to conduct a one-year proprietary study from 1999-2000, gauging overall customer satisfaction, but the results were not released to the general public.
"In 1999, we shared with the coalition that we were interested in doing a syndicated, or independent, study," Schulz said. "However, we opted to do a proprietary study with the coalition at that time. The difference is that we design, fund and own the syndicated study. We will then license the rights to manufacturers to use the information. Eventually we are looking for our panel to be a portal for the RV industry featuring a variety of topics."
Schulz said independent studies in other industries had led to overall improvement and "are designed to drive change to better serve the consumer." Consumers can register for the panel at www.jdpowerpanel.com/rv14.htm. Panel participants will get points that can be redeemed as gifts to charity.


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Niantic's latest Pokémon Go event, the Hatchathon, adds 11 new Pocket Monsters to, well, your pocket.
The Hatchathon brings Pokémon that are from Generations 1 through 3 that have new evolutionary forms in Gen 4 into the 2Km egg pool.
The company's press release mentions Ryhorn, Porygon and Magby specifically, but it likely also means that all if not most of the Pokémon with missing evolutions will be hatchable.
The press release's wording seems to imply that only some of these pre-evolved forms will hatch from eggs, and so far in the game, just a few Pokémon have the ability to evolve to their final form.
All of the evolutions in the game need an item a Sinnoh Stone which is a combination of a small diamond and pearl — just like the names of the Gen 4 DS games. Obtaining the stone is the same as finding all of the other evolutionary items. This means that it drops randomly from PokéStops.
This won't make it easy to get any of the new evolutions, but it does add another reason to get out and pla.
The event lasts until November 27th at 4pm ET/1pm PT.


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Miss Independent! Kelly Clarkson Says She'll Be 'Single Forever' Amid Split
Not quite ready to mingle. Kelly Clarkson got real about her dating prospects amid her ongoing divorce from Brandon Blackstock.
Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock's Relationship Highs and Lows
The "Miss Independent" singer, 39, pressed Andy Cohen for his go-to first date tips during the Monday, December 13, episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show.
"When I'm on dates with people, I always want to know what they think is funny and what shows they watch," the Most Talkative author, 53, explained. "It's a great way to figure out, to me, are we going to be able to hang together?"
Clarkson agreed that the strategy was a "clever way of picking the weeds," joking, "I'm not good at that. I'm always that person that's like, 'Oh, I don't know. Maybe they were having an off day.'"
When the Bravo producer confessed that he tends to "cut and run" at the first sight of a red flag, the Voice coach replied, "We should hang out so that rubs off [on me]."
As for the perfect date night setting, Cohen said he prefers a place to enjoy a cocktail — but the Texas native wasn't so sure. "I don't know. I might be more of a coffee person. I don't know if I'm willing to invest in an evening with you yet," she added. "I'll be single forever."
Revisit Kelly Clarkson, Brandon Blackstock's Blended Family Photos Ahead of Split
The "Because of You" singer was married to Blackstock, 44, for nearly seven years before filing for divorce in June 2020. More than one year later, a source exclusively told Us Weekly that Clarkson had "no regrets" about pulling the plug on the relationship.
"She only stuck it out for as long as she did for her kids," the insider noted, referring to the pair's daughter River, 7, and son Remington, 5. (Blackstock is also the father of two children from his previous marriage to Melissa Ashworth.)
While the estranged couple have been going back and forth over the ownership of their Minnesota property, Clarkson was declared legally single in September. Us previously confirmed that the Daytime Emmy winner was ordered to pay $150,000 per month in spousal support to Blackstock starting on April 1, with an additional $45,601 per month to "benefit" their children.
Earlier this month, the From Justin to Kelly star reflected on the harder parts of the holiday season during NBC's Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around. Before she belted out "Merry Christmas (To the One I Used to Know)," Clarkson opened up about the process of writing the song.
Brandon Blackstock's Family Guide: His Kids, Stepmom Reba McEntire and More
"The holidays come with a whole range of emotions. I'm gonna be real with y'all — when I wrote this next song, I was crying my face off, which happens even at Christmastime, everyone," she said during the December 1 special. "I had just put my kids to bed and I was just going through it, having a really hard time, and it's been a really tough year for a lot of us."
The original American Idol champ continued: "I wrote this song for me, but also because there aren't many holiday songs for people feeling alone or lost or just plain sad other than Dolly Parton's classic 'Hard Candy Christmas,' which we all love. It's about getting through a tough holiday. I absolutely love that song and it allowed me to write this."
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The Shadow radio was on the air from September 26, 1937 until the final episode on December 26, 1954. During that time, five men played the part of Lamont Cranston/The Shadow. This brief article will give the names and dates for each of these men. I plan on writing more about each of these actors in the future!
Orson Welles portrayed The Shadow in season 1 (1937 - 1938), for a total of 52 episodes.
For season 7 (1943 - 1944) it was Bret Morrison in the role of Lamont Cranston/The Shadow.
John Archer was The Shadow for one season. He was in season 8 from 1944 to 1945.
Stephen Courtleigh portrayed The Shadow for the first eight episodes* of season 9 (1945 - 1946). His last episode as The Shadow would have been "I Must Never Sleep Again" which aired on October 28, 1945.
Bret Morrison took over from Stephen Courtleigh beginning with the ninth episode of season 9 ("Spotlight on the Duchess" which aired on November 4, 1945). He stayed in the role until the end of The Shadow radio show in season 18 (1954).


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Glen Oak Zoo had it's beginnings in the late 1800's when a herd of elk was donated to the Peoria Park District. Over the next fifty years, the "zoo" moved to several locations, eventually near the lagoon in Glen Oak Park.
In order to develop a more formal collection, advice was sought from Marlin Perkins, Director of the St. Louis Zoo and later star of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, and local architect Cletis Foley. The current Glen Oak Zoo exhibits building opened in 1955.
The Zoo took on a more professional appearance, emphasizing education, conservation and recreation.Friends of Glen Oak Zoo was formed and collaborated with the Peoria Park District to offer new animals and exhibits.
In it's ongoing commitment to provide a quality attraction where people of all ages could appreciate the wonders of nature, Glen Oak Zoo became an accredited member of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association.
A community task force was formed to analyze the Zoo's status and recommend a path regarding it's future. The conclusions: the zoo is an important part of our community; it should remain centrally located; a master plan should be developed to give direction.
The Peoria Zoological Society was formed to lead the effort for the new Zoo. Torre Design Consortium was hired and after significant community involvement, a Master Plan was completed and adopted.
The Peoria Park District and the Peoria Zoological Society signed an agreement regarding the expansion of the Zoo and fundraising efforts began.
The Peoria Park District and the Peoria Zoological Society open Africa!
Power of Play campaign reaches milestone with the opening of the Barton Pavilion. The Barton Pavilion now serves as the entrance to the zoo.
The Power of Play campaign makes great strides towards creating a "day long destination" in Glen Oak Park with the opening of the PlayHouse Children's Museum.


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Stars galore at the Jaffa Super 6s
Strap yourselves in and prepare for a treat this weekend as the Jaffa Super 6s takes the Copper Box by storm.
Eight teams from across the country will take to the floor in the battle to be crowned the best indoor hockey side of 2017/18 on Sunday and there will be no shortage of talent on show.
Indeed 31 current and former international stars from six nations are set to take part, from reigning Olympic champions including Sam Quek to legends of the game such as Simon Mantell and emerging talents including Ed Horler and Amy Tennant.
Between them they boast more than 2200 international caps – including triple centurion Kate Richardson-Walsh and five players with 200+ appearances – 450 international goals and 100 medals from global tournaments.
Furthermore there is also British representation from each of the last six Olympic Games stretching back to Atlanta 1996 when Bowdon's Tina Cullen was part of the GB side narrowly pipped to bronze by The Netherlands.
Current England and GB stars George Pinner, Maddie Hinch, David Goodfield and Jo Hunter will also be attending, meaning there will be hockey stars almost everywhere you look.
Whether you are at the event yourself or watching on the BBC, make sure you do not miss out on what is set to be a pulsating day of hockey!


A brew you can drink for breakfast.
A beer to reward yourself with after a hard day's work or if your hard day's work is mowing the lawn, consider drinking on the job.
Pairs great with breakfast, summer, sunny days, rainy days, winter, on the river, on the trail. Drink it any day, any time.


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Home Tag Archives: Haiti
Tag Archives: Haiti
Late winner from Williams gets Canada to U-17 Women's World Cup
in : Women's World Cup, Youth National Teams
Andersen Williams's 88th-minute header bounded right through a pack of Haitian defenders before it crossed the line — giving Canada a 2-1 win and a berth in the U-17 Women's World Cup.
The virtues of playing possum: Haiti stuns Canada in U-20 third-place match
in : CONCACAF, More Women's Soccer, Youth National Teams
But, when it comes to tournament soccer, there is an argument for playing possum in the group stage. If you meet a team you faced in the group stage later in the tournament, that opponent doesn't really know what to expect when you meet again. The opponent may be overconfident.
After shootout loss to Mexico, Canada must beat Haiti for World Cup spot
in : CONCACAF, Women's World Cup, Youth National Teams
Canada has to play Haiti for third place in the CONCACAF U-20 Women's Championship — and, more importantly, the region's final spot in the U-20 Women's World Cup.
Flynn's rapid-fire hat trick paces Canada to win over Haiti
So, if there was one thing Canada would have wanted out of its final group-stage match, it was a better start. And they got it. Shana Flynn got a hat trick in the the first 18 minutes of the match, as the Canadians went on to trounce Haiti by a 4-0 score. With the win, Canada secures top spot in its group.
Why NASL should consider breaking for international dates
in : CONCACAF, FC Edmonton, More NASL & USL
But, as more and more North American Soccer League players get the calls to play for their countries, that league should also be subject to the same scheduling scrutiny. In fact, you could argue that NASL teams are less equipped than the MLS teams are when it comes to dealing with games on international dates.
Canada's U-17s fail to take advantage of chance to make up goal-difference gap
in : CONCACAF, Youth National Teams
"I think there was an intensity level we didn't have and I don't understand that," Canadian coach Sean Fleming said after the game.
What Canada has left: How it can qualify for U-17 World Cup
To recap: Under the new format, the top team in the group gets an automatic entry into the U-17 World Cup. The second- and third-place finishers will play win-and-in playoff matches that also include the second- and third-place teams from Group A (but, under the new rules, they don't necessarily cross over; the four teams would be ranked based on the points they got in the group stage; then it's 1 vs. 4 and 2 vs. 3).
What's the frequency, László? Canada opens up U-20 tourney with up-and-down performance
Along with terrible field conditions in Jamaica and bizarre officiating, it was another example of the surrealist theatre that only Samuel Beckett or CONCACAF could give us.
Coach Gale tries to ease the pressure on his U-20 players
You couldn't shake the feeling that Rob Gale, the coach of the Canadian U-20 men's team, was trying to keep the focus off the high-profile players on his roster.
FC Edmonton debuts three new trialists, while Barthelemy notches hat trick
FC Edmonton debuted three new trialists Saturday in its 3-1 preseason win against the Vancouver Metro Soccer League All-Stars on the grounds of Simon Fraser University.


Dwayne Wiley's bullet header from a 48th-minute corner was enough for Matlock Town to defeat Altrincham 1-0 a day when sheer hard work and determination won the day over quality.
The delivery of the flag kick by Rhys Sharpe from the right, though, was first class, and Wiley, with a run at attacking the teasing centre, simply powered in his header.
Altrincham goalkeeper Anthony Thompson got a hand to but did not have a hope of keeping it out.
Matlock have seven points from three games, while Alty, one of the Northern Premier League pre-season favourites for the title, have just a solitary point so far.
It was the visitors' James Poole who had the first strike at goal, a speculative third-minute 25-yarder being held by Phil Barnes to his right.
Altrincham continued to attack but Matlock should have gone in front in the 12th minute when the electric pace of Darnelle Bailey-King saw him race beyond Tom Hannigan, only to shoot wide of the far post in a one-on-one with Thompson. In the next minute Alty fullback Simon Richman brought down Ted Cribley and after he was booked, Jake Green's free kick was fingertipped aside by Thompson.
This was a good spell of pressure from Matlock with Wiley having a 19th minute chance from a carbon copy of his goal, which he glanced wide.
Poole looked to be the Alty dangerman, firing too high on 25 minutes before Joe Doyle-Charles blocked another strike at the expense of a fruitless corner.
A half chance fell the Gladiators way five minutes before the interval. Shaun Harrad, always stretching to meet a Green cross, volleyed wide.
The half ended with the visitors forcing a succession of corners, but without the tenacity to make their pressure count.
Matlock soon had Altrincham on the back foot after the break with the goal and they looked to build on their advantage as Sharpe, moved into a striking role with Cribley now out on the wing, fired a low shot narrowly wide of the far post on 55 minutes. It was his last contribution as he limped off to be replaced by Tyler Blake.
Doyle-Charles drove comfortably wide before Blake broke away on the left, his hanging centre being nodded over the bar by Harrad. In between those chances, Barnes did well to get behind a stinging drive from Poole, who then on 73 minutes fired narrowly wide from 25 yards.
Doyle-Charles received a 78th-minute caution for fouling Poole as the homesters were being pushed further back as the Robins increased the pressure.
But with Wiley earning his man-of-the-match rating through excellent defending as well as the goal, ably supported by Adam Yates, Nico Degirolamo and Jake Green, Matlock defended resolutely as Altrincham struggled in vain for a breakthrough.
Barnes backed them up with assured handling and when called for pulling off a fine tip over the bar from a twenty yard power packed drive by substitute Sam Sheridan in stoppage time.
That would be as close as Altrincham would come as Matlock could reflect on a battling performance rather than one full of attacking flair, but nevertheless it was a job well done.
MATLOCK TOWN: 1 Phil Barnes 2 Nico Degirolamo 3 Jake Green 4 Joe Doyle-Charles 5 Adam Yates 6 Dwayne Wiley 7 Darnelle Bailey-King (15 Luis Rose 71) 8 Callum Lloyd 9 Shaun Harrad 10 Ted Cribley 11 Rhys Sharpe (17 Tyler Blake 55). Other subs: 12 Marc Newsham 14 Ryan Wilson 16 Zeyn Hakeem.
ALTRINCHAM: 1 Anthony Thompson 2 Simon Richman 3 Lewis Short 4 Tom Hannigan 5 Ben Harrison 6 Jake Moult 7 John Johnston (14 Jordan Hulme 66) 8 Laurence Taylor (12 Sam Sheridan 70) 9 Tom Peers 10 James Poole 11 Josh Hancock. Other subs: 15 John Disney 16 Chris Lynch 17 Tim Deasy.


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Q: How to over come error on RMAN I am getting following error in RMAN:-
Starting backup at 18-NOV-15
using channel ORA_DISK_1
channel ORA_DISK_1: starting datafile copy
input datafile file number=00001 name=/u01/app/oracle/oradata/orcl/system01.dbf
RMAN-03009: failure of backup command on ORA_DISK_1 channel at 11/18/2015 14:19:36
ORA-17628: Oracle error 19505 returned by remote Oracle server
continuing other job steps, job failed will not be re-run
channel ORA_DISK_1: starting datafile copy
input datafile file number=00002 name=/u01/app/oracle/oradata/orcl/sysaux01.dbf
RMAN-03009: failure of backup command on ORA_DISK_1 channel at 11/18/2015 14:19:37
ORA-17628: Oracle error 19505 returned by remote Oracle server
continuing other job steps, job failed will not be re-run
channel ORA_DISK_1: starting datafile copy
input datafile file number=00003 name=/u01/app/oracle/oradata/orcl/undotbs01.dbf
RMAN-03009: failure of backup command on ORA_DISK_1 channel at 11/18/2015 14:19:38
ORA-17628: Oracle error 19505 returned by remote Oracle server
continuing other job steps, job failed will not be re-run
channel ORA_DISK_1: starting datafile copy
input datafile file number=00004 name=/u01/app/oracle/oradata/orcl/users01.dbf
RMAN-00571: ===========================================================
RMAN-00569: =============== ERROR MESSAGE STACK FOLLOWS ===============
RMAN-00571: ===========================================================
RMAN-03002: failure of Duplicate Db command at 11/18/2015 14:19:40
RMAN-03015: error occurred in stored script Memory Script
RMAN-03009: failure of backup command on ORA_DISK_1 channel at 11/18/2015 14:19:39
ORA-17628: Oracle error 19505 returned by remote Oracle

A: ORA-19505: failed to identify file <file> means there is some missing file.
First, do a crosscheck with RMAN. Then try again.

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*RMAN-03009 & ORA-17628
You will see this error when A previous duplicate had been done to this same location and some of the datafiles still remained in place.
Solution: Remove the named files from the "AUXILIARY server" and retry the duplicate

*ORA-19505
You will see this error when db_file_name_convert not specified and controlfile location is wrong. Please specify the correct path.


A: Are you taking any time off?
B: Yes. I have a week off in May.
Brent gets New Year's Day off.
Oscar feels as though there aren't enough hours in the night.
Do you ever have any doubts?
No – none at all.
I doubt that it's right for me.
I'm completely comfortable with it.
I'm absolutely sure it's the right thing.
Sometimes I wonder about my career choice.


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In 2014, economic analysts Econsult Solutions presented a thorough forecast of online gaming's potential impact in Pennsylvania. A year later, Online Poker Report's Robert DellaFave offered an update to the predictions made by Econsult, adjusted to reflect the state's current regulatory climate. Updated PA online gambling revenue estimates In its report, Econsult predicted the state would see $187 million in first-year online gaming revenue, with up to $307 million annually once the market reached maturity. Over a five year period, DellaFave's analysis produced a best-case estimate of $210.7 million in online gaming revenue for the state, a worst-case figure of $149.2 million, and a base estimate of $175.6 million. But despite rigorous attention to detail from both DellaFave and Econsult, several variables remain for Pennsylvania which could potentially render obsolete even the most meticulously outlined predictions. Question marks remain Tax rates, a longstanding point of contention for online gaming in Pennsylvania, will continue to serve as a sticking point in negotiations, and could impact the overall performance of online gaming. Casinos, of course, would favor lower tax rates, and generally appear to support the rate of 15 percent proposed in Representative John Payne's HB 649. This bill is the basis upon which DellaFave's analysis was calibrated. While HB 649 appears to be a frontrunner among both lawmakers and casino brass, support is not unanimous. Payne's online gaming bill is one of five currently circulating in Harrisburg, and other lawmakers have balked at the proposed 15 percent rate. Senator Sean Wiley, who plans to introduce online gaming legislation of his own, will seek to tax virtual casinos at a rate of 36 percent. SB 900, introduced last week and sponsored by Senator Kim Ward, would tax online casinos at a rate of 54 percent. Ward has said, however, that SB 900's original language was merely a jumping-off point, portions of which have already been amended. Much of the bill remains subject to change, potentially including the proposed tax figure. At a committee hearing in Harrisburg last week, Senator Robert Tomlinson voiced concerns about taxing online casinos at a lower rate than their brick and mortar counterparts, calling it a "scary point." If higher profit margins were to be found online, Tomlinson said, casinos in the state would be pushed to divest from live establishments. Difficult to compare PA and NJ Revenue figures from New Jersey, which has offered regulated online gaming for about a year and half, would seem to be an obvious comparison. But while New Jersey's online gaming data are the best real-world tool available for Pennsylvania forecasters, one-to-one comparisons between the states are largely unreliable. Precluding this comparison, in part, are a number of key demographic differences. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate, at 5.3 percent, is solidly below New Jersey's 6.5 percent rate, and even below the national average of 5.5 percent. However, per capita income in New Jersey, the second-highest in the nation as of 2013, is significantly above that of Pennsylvania. Further frustrating possible comparisons between the states is an age disparity. Online gaming appeals more strongly to younger audiences, but median age in Pennsylvania is higher than that of New Jersey, which could translate to comparatively lower revenues for the former. For Pennsylvania casinos hoping to maximize value in the digital market, the spectre of ubiquitous online gaming opponent Sheldon Adelson looms. Notably absent from the New Jersey casino industry, Adelson and his Sands Bethlehem are poised to contest regulation in Pennsylvania however possible. While even Adelson may not be able to stop legalization entirely, Sands' lobbying efforts could still delay the process, and possibly even influence language contained in future bills.


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Asymmetric [2 + 2] Cycloaddition Reaction Catalyzed by a Chiral Titanium Reagent
Koichi Narasaka, Yujiro Hayashi, Hideshi Shimadzu, Shigeo Niihata
In the presence of certain Lewis acids, alkenes containing an alkylthio group (for example, ketene dithioacetals, alkenyl sulfides, alkynyl sulfides, and allenyl sulfides) react with electron deficient olefins to give the corresponding cyclobutane, cyclobutene, or methylene cyclobutane derivatives. By employing a chiral titanium catalyst generated in situ from dichlorodiisopropoxytitanium and a tartrate-derived chiral diol, the [2 + 2] cycloaddition reaction proceeds with high enantioselectivity.
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Narasaka, K., Hayashi, Y., Shimadzu, H., & Niihata, S. (1992). Asymmetric [2 + 2] Cycloaddition Reaction Catalyzed by a Chiral Titanium Reagent. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 114(23), 8869-8885. https://doi.org/10.1021/ja00049a020
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In: Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol. 114, No. 23, 01.11.1992, p. 8869-8885.
Narasaka, K, Hayashi, Y, Shimadzu, H & Niihata, S 1992, 'Asymmetric [2 + 2] Cycloaddition Reaction Catalyzed by a Chiral Titanium Reagent', Journal of the American Chemical Society, vol. 114, no. 23, pp. 8869-8885. https://doi.org/10.1021/ja00049a020
Narasaka K, Hayashi Y, Shimadzu H, Niihata S. Asymmetric [2 + 2] Cycloaddition Reaction Catalyzed by a Chiral Titanium Reagent. Journal of the American Chemical Society. 1992 11月 1;114(23):8869-8885. doi: 10.1021/ja00049a020
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Level three vocational route on rise as A-levels fall
Alix Robertson
Sat 16th Apr 2016, 10.00
The number of 19-year-olds gaining level three through A-levels has fallen for the first time in seven years, while the figures for those achieving the same standard through vocational routes continues to rise.
The proportion for A-levels fell by 0.3 per cent last year — the first drop since 2008, according to statistics published by the Department for Education (DfE) for level 2 and 3 attainment by age 19 in 2015.
In contrast, the figures for those gaining level three through vocational qualifications by age 19 rose by 0.8 per cent in 2015, to 18.4 per cent.
This represents an increase of over 15 per cent since 2004.
Responding to the results, David Corke, director of education and skills policy for the Association of Colleges, said: "The figures show that young people studying academic and vocational qualifications at level three are maintaining a good level of attainment.
"This demonstrates not only the hard work of the students but the quality of colleges' teaching."
The report, 'Level two and three attainment in England: Attainment by age 19 in 2015', also found that the number of students successfully gaining level two English and math by age 19 in England reached 70 per cent in 2015, up from 67.8 per cent in 2014.
The proportion of young people who had failed to achieve a level two qualification in English and maths at age 16, but had achieved both by age 19, also rose from 16.9 per cent in 2014 to 22.3 per cent in 2015.
Mark Dawe, incoming chief executive of the Association of Employment and Learning Providers, responded to these findings, saying: "The data for vocational qualifications is encouraging, especially in respect of the increases in attainment for English and maths.
"We believe the success in English and maths is thanks to learners being put on appropriate programmes for their learning and in particular functional skills at the core of work based learning provision.
"We will be making this clear to Sir Adrian Smith's review of the feasibility of compulsory maths until 18, announced in the Budget."
David Hughes, chief executive at the Learning and Work Institute, said: "It is encouraging to see overall attainment of level two English and maths rising and that achievement gaps are closing."
But he added: "Far too many young people are still leaving compulsory education without these vital skills."
The DfE report also showed an improved outlook for students eligible for free school meals (FSM), and those with special educational needs (SEN).
Some 71.9 per cent of students eligible for FSM at 15 had achieved level two by age 19 in 2015, compared to 88.4 per cent of those that were not.
This was a small rise on 2014, when 71.3 per cent of those on FSM at 15 had achieved Level 2 by age 19, compared to 87.9 per cent of those that were not.
For students with SEN at 15, nearly two thirds (65.7 per cent) achieved level two by the age of 19 in 2015 — 0.5 per cent higher than in 2014.
In comparison, 91.9 per cent of those without a SEN at 15 achieved this level, leading to an attainment gap of 26.2 per cent — 0.7 per cent smaller than last year.
A DfE spokesperson told FE Week: "We are clear that vocational and academic qualifications are equally important, but serve different educational purposes.
"We are reforming AS and A levels to be robust and rigorous, to match the best education systems in the world and keep pace with universities' and employers' demands. Our reforms also incentivise the take-up of those 16-19 vocational qualifications that are of high value and support progression to further study or a good job.
"It is important that schools and colleges provide students with high quality advice about their qualifications choices, including which qualifications will support their future education and career aspirations."


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Former Irish PM: The Republic of Ireland will never leave EU
Former Irish Prime Minister, Bertie Ahern tells Sky News, 'we're mad but we're not that mad' when asked if The Republic of Ireland will follow the UK out of the EU.
By Dominique Starbuck
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These handmade, sterling silver, wire wrapped earrings are made with a very rare and tenderly beautiful stone called Bustamite. It comes from the Sugilite mines in Wessels South Africa. However, it is even more rare than sugilite and arguably even more exquisite. It is a gorgeous angel skin pink color- the same color as the most rare and coveted coral. These stones, which are a generous size, started out as beads. I decided to give them a bezel wrap instead. You can't see the holes at the top except for on the back. They are very small, 1mm. These are so perfect and I got so lucky to get them and got such a good deal that I couldn't let the holes stop me.
As with all of my wire wrapped jewelry, I used heavy sterling silver - not plated, filled or coated wire to finish this wire wrapped set of earrings. I added thick twisted wires and post style earrings. The wires have a diamond cut edge and really pick up the light to add some sparkle and interest without detracting from the wonderful color of the bustamite. I have provided a close up picture of it, but it doesn't capture the effect of light.
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A Window into Vista
What's the buzz about Microsoft's next OS?
Karen Epper Hoffman archive page
With the 2005 holiday season just over, Microsoft is already coaxing consumers to put its new operating system at the top of their holiday shopping lists for 2006.
At his keynote speech during last week's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates showcased the much ballyhooed, long-delayed Vista operating system, which is finally set to come out late this year. The presentation (which featured a walk-on cameo by pop singer Justin Timberlake) highlighted graphical advances in Vista that would, for example, allow consumers to organize and share digital photos more easily and view pictures alongside video on their PC screens.
Vista is still technically a work in progress – the Redmond, WA company released its third and most recent "community technology preview" build in late December. As Mary Jo Foley, editor of New York-based Microsoft Watch, points out, "we don't know totally what's in it." But experts have seen enough to say that, alongside graphical presentation, new security and search capabilities will be the software's main selling points. "If I were [Microsoft] and I were trying to attract people, I'd focus on the security," Foley says.
Based on what Microsoft has revealed – in a beta release last fall, its community previews, and the CES presentation – better security is definitely a core component, and could be key to drawing in virus-weary consumers. Vista will incorporate anti-spyware and anti-virus protections into the system, Foley says, and ferret out any unusual activity in the file system, registry, or network that could be a sign of malicious. As a safeguard for consumers who are routinely plugging in memory sticks, handheld organizers, and other mobile gear into their computers, the OS will also securely "check in" new devices as they are connected to the PC, and prevent a user from connecting to potentially compromised machines in a wireless network environment.
Michael Cherry, a lead analyst with Directions on Microsoft in Kirkland, WA, believes Vista's so-called "user account protection" will be another critical aspect of of its security system. This feature allows each user only as much access to software applications or the operating system as they will need to perform specific tasks. Cherry says this will substantially limit hackers' ability to "do a drive-by install of spyware."
Microsoft has also been trumpeting the operating system's new search and navigation capabilities. Mike Burk, a product manager with the Windows client division at Microsoft, says that the new OS will make searching a local hard drive easier, and will also collect data from other locations and devices connected to the PC. And through the Windows feature code-named Flip, users can page across a series of live "thumbnails" of open applications and documents to find what they need. A related feature called Flip 3D utilizes the system's improved graphical presentation and search together, so users can scroll through a three-dimensional stack of all their open windows – "similar to using a Rolodex," Burk says.
Vista users will also be able to create "virtual folders" that can contain all the documents and applications related to a particular project or query, or even a time period, says analyst Cherry, so they're easier to access.
To meet its release schedule, Microsoft has had to cut certain features from Vista – notably, the new WinFS file system, which was to have stored data from multiple Windows programs in a single common database, simplifying searches. That will have to wait until the server version of Vista comes out in 2007. But while Vista may lack a lot of "sexy" features at first, says editor Foley, "there's a ton of really good stuff."
Many of the major changes in Vista have to do with infrastructure features that most people don't use directly. "A lot of this low-level functionality doesn't mean a lot to the average person," says Cherry. But once Microsoft releases Vista programming tools to software developers, they'll find ways to exploit the new infrastructure by building more compelling applications, he believes.
One advantage that Cherry thinks Vista will probably have is a relative lack of bugs and security holes. Given the company's spotty, albeit improving record in patching security holes, he believes that Microsoft executives are choosing to focus on a less feature-rich, more stable version of their core product. "Microsoft can no longer afford a buggy release," Cherry says; "they almost lost market share over their security problems" with Windows XP before releasing Security Pack 2. "I don't think they'll risk shipping a bad product."
But while Vista is expected to be more stable than previous Windows operating systems, it's also sure to be much bigger. Although Microsoft will not release the minimum system hardware specifications needed to run Vista until the summer, according to Microsoft's Burk, the operating system will require at least 512 megabytes of RAM, a dedicated graphics card that supports Microsoft's with DirectX 9.0 graphics standard, a minimum of 64MB of virtual RAM, and a "modern" Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon processor.
Vista will also require at least 3.5 gigabytes of free disk space, according to predictions from users of beta releases. These hefty system requirements may limit the use of Vista to consumers with the newest PCs, some experts believe. "The features all look really good on super high-end machines," Foley says, "but I'm a little skeptical about running Vista on older hardware."
Although Cherry doesn't believe the disk space requirements will prove to be a major hurdle for most consumers, he thinks Vista's need for an advanced graphics card with its own processor and memory management might be a stretch for laptop users – whose machines are already straining against overheating and limitations on battery life. "And more and more people are using laptops" rather than desktop machines as their primary PCs, he points out.
Consumers without a burning urge to buy a new PC loaded with Vista, Cherry says, would be well-served to continue using Windows XP operating system with Service Pack 2 for the next couple of years. For one thing, he points out, applications designed specifically for Vista will take time to emerge – so the current operating systems will not be outmoded anytime soon.
Intelligent Machines
Karen Epper Hoffman


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Here is what's new with the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Now that both of Google's phones are official, buyers are looking to see what's new and if they're worth buying. That's why we're showing you some of the best Pixel 2 features you'll use daily and absolutely love.
While not a lot changed from what Google delivered last year, they do have a lot to offer. Google paired excellent hardware with software that's faster, smarter, and just works. Then, added in machine learning to create some truly unique features.
The original Pixel had the best camera of any smartphone. This year they stepped things up a notch in that category, and everywhere else. From a better screen, dual front-facing speakers, the Google Lens and Assistant apps built-in and much more. All of this combines for an experience you can only get from Google.
With the new Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL there are plenty of brand new features or controls that you will love. That said, here are the most exciting Pixel 2 features you'll get when they start shipping on October 17th.
Those are just a few of many things that make the new Pixel 2 a great smartphone. They run the latest version of Android, there's a new security chip inside to keep our phones safe, and they'll get updates ahead of any other Android phone on the market. However, there is one feature you'll hate.
While Google made a point to mention they had a 3.5mm headphone jack last year, that's no longer an option on the new Pixel 2 lineup. Just like Apple, Motorola and many other manufacturers, they removed the headphone jack. That said, these phones both have dual stereo front-facing speakers, which should make up for it a little bit.
In closing, our slideshow below goes into more detail about each one of the 10 features listed above. We'll explain everything that makes the camera great, how water-resistant the Pixel really is, and what you can do with Google Lens. Additionally, these phones run the latest Android 8.0 Oreo, and it's loaded with neat new features too.
The first thing you'll notice and love about the bigger Pixel 2 XL is the screen. Google ditched the huge bezels in favor of a 6-inch edge-to-edge display. This is also the first Pixel with a Quad-HD AMOLED display, which offers better colors and a higher contrast ratio. Basically, the screen is gorgeous. Sadly the smaller Pixel has big bezels, but it's still a great screen with a 1080p Full HD resolution.
And while the bezels on the Pixel 2 XL are a little bigger than the Galaxy S8 or iPhone X, there's a good reason for it. Google added dual front-facing speakers, for a better user experience.
Google's new 6-inch screen is using an 18:9 aspect ratio too. Meaning it's a little taller and skinnier than older phones, making this big screen easy to use and enjoy. It's an approach we've seen from Samsung, LG and now Apple. Basically, the taller body and small bezels let them deliver a big 6-inch screen in a phone that's easy to hold. It's no bigger than the 5.5-inch Pixel XL from 2016.
You'll love the bigger, brighter, beautiful 6-inch OLED screen on the new Pixel 2 XL.
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In the film Out of the Furnace Russell Blaze (Christian Bale) has a life which ends up being extremely hard.He has a dead end blue collar job working at the local steel mill during the day, but then when he gets home he watches after his farther during the night. His brother Rodney (Casey Affleck) is able to finally return home after serving some time in Iraq. Rodney gets involved in a crime that is ruthless and disappears mysteriously. he police seem to be falling down on the job with the case and so Russell decides to take everything into his own hands and puts his life out on the line in order to help with making sure that his brother receives the justice he deserves. This film is rated R and is roughly around 1 hour and 46 minutes. It's made around $5.2 million according to the box office and was written by Scott Cooper and Brad Ingelsby.
The casting of this film was superb and Scott Cooper did a wonderful job with directing it. However, the film itself is good but it is just not great. It touched on the economic crisis that is happening in America and yet at the same time ends up being a revenge thriller film. The mixture is off and just didn't seem to make it. Christian Belle did outstanding in it and so did Casey Affleck but what hurts the movie the most is the plot. The characters and the story just don't seem to be extremely intriguing. You'll find yourself sympathizing with a lot of the characters that's in this film because you will see that the world is a gloomy and a hard place to live in.
Due to its rating and the topic of the film I cannot recommend this for the whole family to watch. Some people might also get put off because of the sad parts in it but if you enjoy Christian Bale and Casey Affleck movies then you might like this one. Check out the trailer below.


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48 Hours Till Showtime
The normal task of designing a musical is a lengthy process, with months researching and creating concepts, buying fabrics, sourcing items, and fitting the actors, and often requires a lavish budget. But imagine you have a cast of 115 individuals with multiple costumes changes, 48 hours to fit every single one of them and a minimal budget because the whole thing is for charity… Some might quake in their boots at the mere thought.
I have been involved with Showtime Challenge since it began in Oxford in 2004. Back then we had the crazy idea that we could rehearse and stage a fully costumed production of Into The Woods in only 48 hours, incorporating a choir of 100 children. The evening, hosted by Mel Smith, was such a success and raised so much money for the children's hospital in Oxford that we dragged the concept to London, upping the ante with bigger casts, enormous and complicated dance numbers and some of the grandest, most sizeable auditoriums in the city. Showtime now has many supporters, both actors who want to be part of the unusual and thoroughly rewarding process, and devoted fans, who have been audience members at all our productions along the way.
And 2016 seemed like the perfect time to bring our newest instalment to London – Thoroughly Modern Millie at the Adelphi Theatre, hosted by Warwick Davis, in aid of the mental health charity, Mind.
From a costume point of view, and having designed six of these productions to date, I approach the design of a Showtime show in a very different manner to most other projects. In order to make the 48 hours themselves run as smoothly as possible, it is so important to plan well in advance, have a very clear vision in mind for every scene, and liaise often with the director, choreographer and cast so that everyone is on the same page. I create mood boards and costume designs for every character and every ensemble and then ensure that the whole team understands what I am trying to create, because, with limited time and limited money, I have to rely on help from anyone who is willing to give it and am so thankful for the many individuals, whether from drama schools, past projects or members of the actual cast, who are able to provide items of costume to help bring my designs to life.
Our choice of show, Thoroughly Modern Millie, brought many challenges for my department. Set in 1922, it takes you back to the height of the Jazz Age in New York City, when "moderns" were bobbing their hair, raising their skirts, entering the workforce, and rewriting the rules of love, and for each location featured in the script I needed to create a new world and one immediately recognisable for the audience. From the fast-paced, blue/grey world of the hustling, bustling New York Streets, to Trevor Graydon's geometric-inspired office full of stenographers and clerks, to the candy box Priscilla girls, the vibrant jewel tones of the Speakeasy club and the glittering, expensive party life lead by Muzzy, every detail needed to be cleverly thought through in order to create a sense of the 1920s, luring the audience into Millie's trials and tribulations with colourful choreography and belting tunes, all enhanced by the costumes.
Showtime would not happen without my amazing team supporting me every step of the way. Not only did they need to immediately step into my mind-set and understand what I was trying to achieve, but I don't think they could have stitched any faster over the 48 hours! Fittings with the cast were fast and furious, always keeping in mind that if I didn't keep to my allotted time slot it would eat into their limited rehearsal schedule and some characters had three or four costume changes to boot. The creativity and flare that my team added to the process was exactly what I needed, transforming the most basic of items into fabulous stage-worthy creations with the most limited of resources.
The photographic evidence and the never-ending applause on the night speak for themselves. I am astounded by what was achieved by our talented cast, orchestra and crew in such a short space of time. That feeling of shared elation and camaraderie amongst new found friends when the curtain goes down on the Sunday night is like nothing else I've ever experienced. Exhausted but running on adrenalin, everyone is overcome with relief and yet the most incredible joy.
Sometimes I wonder why I put myself through it, why I would want to design a show that by its nature creates additional stresses and strains, that doesn't run the same way as any other West End show and that you have no idea what it is going to look like until hours before the audience arrive. Things never quite go to plan – there just isn't enough time – and ideally I'd rather not be perfecting people's costumes while they're standing in the wings about to go on stage, but it wouldn't be Showtime without a lot of quick thinking and the odd mishap here and there. That buzz as the final bow is taken makes all the hard work worthwhile and a finer bunch of people I challenge you to find on any other production. Everyone is in it together. Everyone wants to produce the best show they possible can.
I think I'm still recovering from the madness of it all and perhaps currently in my "never again" phase, but that never lasts very long. So who's for Showtime 7 then? Somehow I don't think you'll keep me away…
Production stills and behind the scene shots by Darren Bell and Cameron Slater.
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Prague is the equal of Paris in terms of beauty. Its history goes back a millennium. And the beer? The best in Europe.
The 1989 Velvet Revolution that freed the Czechs from communism bequeathed to Europe a gem of a city to stand beside stalwarts such as Rome, Paris and London. Not surprisingly, visitors from around the world have come in droves, and on a hot summer's day it can feel like you're sharing Charles Bridge with half of humanity. But even the crowds can't take away from the spectacle of a 14th-century stone bridge, a hilltop castle and a lovely, lazy river – the Vltava – that inspired one of the most hauntingly beautiful pieces of 19th-century classical music, Smetana's Moldau symphony.
Prague's art galleries may not have the allure of the Louvre, but Bohemian art offers much to admire, from the glowing Gothic altarpieces in the Convent of St Agnes, to the luscious art nouveau of Alfons Mucha, and the magnificent collection of 20th-century surrealists, cubists and constructivists in the Veletržní Palác. The weird and witty sculpture of David Černý punctuates Prague's public spaces, and the city itself offers a smorgasbord of stunning architecture, from the soaring verticals of Gothic and the exuberance of baroque to the sensual elegance of art nouveau and the chiselled cheekbones of cubist facades.
The best beer in the world just got better. Since the invention of Pilsner Urquell in 1842, the Czechs have been famous for producing some of the world's finest brews. But the internationally famous brand names – Urquell, Staropramen and Budvar – have been equalled, and even surpassed, by a bunch of regional Czech beers and microbreweries that are catering to a renewed interest in traditional brewing. Never before have Czech pubs offered such a wide range of brews – names you'll now have to get your head around include Kout na Šumavě, Primátor, Únětice and Matuška.
Prague's maze of cobbled lanes and hidden courtyards is a paradise for the aimless wanderer, always beckoning you to explore a little further. Just a few blocks away from the Old Town Square you can stumble across ancient chapels, unexpected gardens, cute cafes and old-fashioned bars with hardly a tourist in sight. One of the great joys of the city is its potential for exploration – neighbourhoods such as Vinohrady and Bubeneč can reward the urban adventurer with countless memorable cameos, from the setting sun glinting off church domes, to the strains of Dvořák wafting from an open window.
Ready to go? Get to the heart of Prague with one of Lonely Planet's in-depth, award-winning guidebooks.
Discover what makes the Czech capital so magical on this relaxed full day tour of Prague, taking in the sights of the Old Town and the Lesser Town, all the way to Prague Castle. Get ready for a serious whistle stop Prague adventure with a boat ride included too!Your tour begins from the Municipal House, the most beautiful Art Nouveau gem in Prague.Next, we'll visit the stalls at the Havelsky Market, which has been a favourite local market since 1232 - not a typo, it really has been around since the 13th century! Wander around the compact Old Town, winding through the narrow alleyways lined with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches and palaces. Once in the Old Town Square, check the time at the famous clock, one of the most famous landmarks in Prague.Next on your Prague city tour you'll stop at a traditional restaurant in the Lesser Town for a typical Czech meal, and after relaxing over lunch, head to the riverside and hop aboard a replica of a 19th-century sailboat for your cruise down the Vltava River. This is a great chance to take those perfect Prague photos to take home with you!Experience this magical landscape of medieval-like scenery while sipping Czech beer, lemonade or a hot drink. Back on dry land, our walking tour of Prague then meanders across the bridge, stopping to stare up at its many towers and statues and to enjoy the sounds of the local artists and bands that often frequent the area. As you enter the Little Quarter, we'll jump aboard a local tram to take an uphill ride to Prague Castle. This is the world's largest castle complex and no visit to Prague is complete without wandering through its magnificent structures!Here, we'll peek into the cathedral to view the most beautiful and astonishing cathedral in the country and learn how Gothic cathedrals were built in the 14th century by means of a medieval crane - and yes, cranes did exist all those years ago!Your Prague introductory tour will end at Prague Castle, where you'll be free to further explore the sights. Don't forget to ask your local guide for tips on local restaurants to visit and secret local spots to call into.
Looking for the best beer and culinary tour in Prague? You just found it! Join our local guide for an adventure that stops at the most reputable (though not always the most beautiful) beer sanctuaries in the city. Hop on the Metro as the locals do and navigate your way to four of our favourite beer halls to try their best brews accompanied by typical Czech 'beer tapas' (it's a thing, we promise!). As we appreciate the delicious Czech nectar, you'll hear stories about exciting moments in the country's history from the Middle Ages through Communism to the present.Your Prague beer tour begins at the statue of the Czech patron saint, Saint Wenceslas, on top of Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí). After a quick introduction to the tour and the city we'll make our way to our first stop, at a local beer hall in a former industrial suburb that has become the epicentre of Prague's rough-and-tumble nightlife in recent years. Choose from lots of different kinds of beer and pair it with a hearty pork chilli (veggie options are available), served with horseradish and mustard.Next up, we'll hop on the tram in search of a truly hidden gem, a beer cellar and garden with a jolly and cosy atmosphere that proudly sells a great variety of Czech microbrewery beers! Don't worry, we'll help you choose from the vast selection. We'll also savour some pickled sausage, one of the most famous Czech beer snacks, served with onion and pepper. In our opinion, this place is the best in all of Prague, and trust us...we've done our homework.Time to switch gears, but who knows where we'll end up next! As local experts, we've always got our eyes peeled for what's going on in the city, so the next stop will vary based on the season and what's happening - who has the most interesting beer on today, which pub has a band playing, etc. It's up to you and your guide where you head to for this part of the adventure!Next, we will take the metro back to the New Town for a legendary stop at a pub where you'll get to sample more amazing beers and learn about the birth of Pilsner, one of the world's most famous beers. Hopefully it will be assist you to wash down a deliciously Bohemian dessert too- deeeelish!Our tour will finish back where we started, in Wenceslas Square, where we'll say our goodbyes but before you go, don't forget to ask your local guide for more tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay in the city. And because we are super nice and we want you to LOVE the beer culture in Prague as much as we do, we'll also leave you with a map of Prague's best beer halls, just in case you've not had enough yet!
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Patrick Nightingale, a Pittsburgh attorney and executive director of the Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis Society, said leaf products generally sell for $10 to $20 a gram in other states with legalized medical marijuana. But we sill need vocal support for drug law reform to build political will.
In fact, Colorado, one of the first states to legalise cannabis, has seen teenage use drop to 9%, the lowest level in a decade.
The party's proposal bears more similarities to Uruguay's government-controlled cannabis program than the recreational marijuana markets launched in some US states. "I know there are hundreds of people suffering in Ireland who could potentially benefit from medicinal cannabis". "The courts are clogged with people [on drugs charges]", Bartone said.
"This is a substance that has the potential for significant health issues that have significant harm and we need to ensure that everyone is aware of those consequences", Dr Tony Bartone from the Australian Medical Association said. The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission reports that over 75,000 people are arrested every year for cannabis-related crimes.
Senator Di Natale said nearly seven million Australians had tried or used cannabis, with consumption and drug possession-related arrests both on the rise.
Senator Di Natale said it was more harmful to continue banning the use of cannabis, and called on Australia to "get real".
Levine also accepted the board's recommendation to allow medical marijuana as a treatment for opioid abuse and agreed to expand the list of qualifying medical conditions from 17 to 21. The country's medical marijuana program has been growing very slowly, and the Labor party has accused the government of blocking cannabis imports and otherwise delaying the program's progress.
This is the view of the Green Party's Galway West candidate, Pauline O'Reilly, who was speaking following the party's launch of a new policy document on the decriminalisation of cannabis. Although the Greens remain a minority in Parliament, their advocacy for issues including gender equality, gay marriage, ecological sustainability, and now cannabis reform, have drawn increasing support among young Australians.
Their disappearance on April 6 coincided with reports of a vehicle seen plunging into the Eel River during last week's storm. The Klamath River and a string of parks lie along Highway 101, north of where motorists saw the SUV fall into the river.
Eminem offered fans food as well as music at Coachella - opening a pop-up "Mom's Spaghetti" kiosk at the festival. No one's has been paying attention to you since 2003".
It was these two groups which organized Sunday's demonstration under the umbrella "Space for Democracy and Co-existence". Pro-independence parties retained a slim majority in the regional parliament after an election in December.
Britain's better than expected economic performance over the last 18 months has also helped the pound over recent months. Since then, inflation has fallen faster than forecast, down from 3% to 2.7%, but the outlook for wage growth has firmed.
He noted that Moscow so far has heeded Western requests not to provide the missiles to Damascus, but said it may now reconsider. The U.S., U.K., and France early Saturday launched airstrikes on reported Assad regime chemical weapons facilities in Syria .


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    }

    /**
     * Set idServer
     *
     * @param \Db\Entity\Server $idServer
     *
     * @return Platform
     */
    public function setIdServer(\Db\Entity\Server $idServer = null)
    {
        $this->idServer = $idServer;

        return $this;
    }

    /**
     * Get idServer
     *
     * @return \Db\Entity\Server
     */
    public function getIdServer()
    {
        return $this->idServer;
    }
}


The Monroe County ISD is part of a state-wide consortium called the Michigan Retirement Investment Corporation (MRIC). As a member of MRIC, we offer employees access to numerous vendors with which employees may invest for their retirement. Additionally, MRIC districts use a third party administrator, TSA Consulting Group, to manage the recordkeeping and bookkeeping aspects of our 403b Plan. Their website can be found at TSA Consulting Group.
See the link below for additional information regarding TSA Consulting's role as a our Plan Administrator Provider, Transaction Processing, Distributions, Exchanges/Transfers, and Submitting Transaction Requests.
If you are requesting a roll over or other fund distribution from your 403(b) account, you must first complete the Transaction Routing Request form. After completing this form, you will need to forward it, along with the distribution paperwork from your 403(b) provider to TSA Consulting Group, our Third Party Administrator.


"By the beard of Zeus, it's funny!"
I�ll never forget when I first saw the Will Farrell comedy �Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy� and how I couldn�t stop laughing during its 90+ minute running time. I loved the characters, the way director Adam McKay captured the time period without calling attention to the radical differences between then and now and, of course, the anchorman rumble, which could very well have been the funniest scene of the year. My heart sank when I saw that America didn�t share my sentiment. The movie didn�t rake in much, but what did I expect? It�s absurdist humor. You either get it or you don�t. Those of us who got it and love it are in for a treat.
�Wake Up, Ron Burgundy� is quite a Christmas gift. It arrives on DVD packaged with the original �Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy� and could very well be the first movie comprised solely of outtakes. It�s hard to write a review for a movie that can be categorized as both a sequel and a re-make, but that�s essentially what this is. It�s an all new feature-length adventure with a thin storyline just like the original.
In fact, much of this sequel plays out just like the original, from the development of Burgundy�s relationship with Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate) to Burgundy getting fired from the station. To fans of the original, much of this will be very familiar, but you�ll notice different takes and variations. It�s a bit choppier than the original and wouldn�t make for a good movie on its own, but do you really care? Probably not. Here�s what you need to know: IT�S HILARIOUS!
I can probably just end the review right there. If you�re a fan, but you�re not sure about this second movie and not sure you want to spend the extra $10 for the new movie, SPEND IT! It�s worth it, if for no other reason than to watch the scene in which Burgundy must improvise the news without the teleprompter. Now, if this came out as an ordinary sequel that we actually had to wait for and this was the script they cranked out and they actually set out to make this movie, I might not be this forgiving. That�s part of the beauty here. It�s almost critic-proof.
As I said, much of �Wake Up� features the same storylines as the original, but the overall story centers around a pacifist terrorist organization�featuring Kevin Corrigan, Maya Rudolph, Amy Poehler and Chuck D�called The Alarm Clock, who plan to use the media to expose lies and corruption in the world (a la The Weather Underground). They have no real plan and can�t even pull off a bank robbery, but the group leader is working on their manifesto. Corningstone has the scoop on this story, but Burgundy and his team of idiots steal the lead and try to make the story their own.
It�s easy to see why they nixed this storyline from the original movie. In fact, �Wake Up� stops dead in its tracks whenever it focuses on The Alarm Clock. It�s not quite as interesting or as funny as the war of the sexes storyline that dominated the original, but then, no one is out to top the original. Narrator Bill Curtis, whose role has been enlarged to fill in many of the narrative gaps, explains that this movie is a �story forever lost in the sands of time,� one that was discarded after negative responses from test audiences.
Suffice to say, this is one of the most generous DVD extras ever. It�s a pleasure to have this new version out there now that I have much of the original movie committed to memory. It�s filled with enough brilliant moments to justify its existence as a sequel/re-make. The dream sequence of Ron and Veronica married with children, the scene in which Champ Kind (David Koechner) must explain what �time of the month� means and the hysterical outtake of Ron driving Veronica on their first date all rank up there with the best moments of the original. You could just buy the original, but why? Buy the 2-pack and stay classy!
9/09/08 Sean just one thing-lets rip the lid off!
11/08/05 Megan Peterie The best sequel/part 2 to a film I've ever seen in my life!
1/08/05 Al Guy Funny! Really funny!!!


text:
class GLTestHelper {
 public:
  static const uint8_t kCheckClearValue = 123u;

  static bool HasExtension(const char* extension);
  static bool CheckGLError(const char* msg, int line);

  // Compiles a shader.
  // Does not check for errors, always returns shader.
  static GLuint CompileShader(GLenum type, const char* shaderSrc);

  // Compiles a shader and checks for compilation errors.
  // Returns shader, 0 on failure.
  static GLuint LoadShader(GLenum type, const char* shaderSrc);

  // Attaches 2 shaders and links them to a program.
  // Does not check for errors, always returns program.
  static GLuint LinkProgram(GLuint vertex_shader, GLuint fragment_shader);

  // Attaches 2 shaders, links them to a program, and checks for errors.
  // Returns program, 0 on failure.
  static GLuint SetupProgram(GLuint vertex_shader, GLuint fragment_shader);

  // Compiles 2 shaders, attaches and links them to a program
  // Returns program, 0 on failure.
  static GLuint LoadProgram(
      const char* vertex_shader_source,
      const char* fragment_shader_source);

  // Make a unit quad with position only.
  // Returns the created buffer.
  static GLuint SetupUnitQuad(GLint position_location);

  // Returns a vector of size 2. The first is the array buffer object,
  // the second is the element array buffer object.
  static std::vector<GLuint> SetupIndexedUnitQuad(GLint position_location);

  // Make a 6 vertex colors.
  // Returns the created buffer.
  static GLuint SetupColorsForUnitQuad(
      GLint location, const GLfloat color[4], GLenum usage);

  // Checks an area of pixels for a color.
  // If mask is nullptr, compare all color channels; otherwise, compare the
  // channels whose corresponding mask bit is true.
  static bool CheckPixels(GLint x,
                          GLint y,
                          GLsizei width,
                          GLsizei height,
                          GLint tolerance,
                          const uint8_t* color,
                          const uint8_t* mask);

  // Uses ReadPixels to save an area of the current FBO/Backbuffer.
  static bool SaveBackbufferAsBMP(const char* filename, int width, int height);

  static void DrawTextureQuad(const char* vertex_src,
                              const char* fragment_src,
                              const char* position_name,
                              const char* sampler_name);
};

#endif  // GPU_COMMAND_BUFFER_TESTS_GL_TEST_UTILS_H_