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Jul 31, 2009 #Maharashtra Societies
Amendments to the Maharashtra co-operative society act, 1960. Maharashtra Act No. VII of 1997.
(First published after having received that assent of the Governor, in the "Maharashtra Government Gazette' on the 2nd January 1997).
An Act further to amend the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960.
WHEREAS it is expedient further to amend the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act 1960, for the purpose hereinafter appearing; It is hereby enacted in the Forty-seventh Year of the Republic of India as follows :-
1. This Act may be called the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Short title Act, 1996.
2. In section 9 of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960 (hereinafter referred to as "the principal Act"). in such-section (2), after the words "deemed to have been registered" the words" and thereafter the Registrar shall issue a certificate of registration under his seal and signature within a period of fifteen days " shall be added.
Our Comments :-Section 9, had been amended to clarify the provision as regards Registration of Co-operative Society more explicit.
3. In section 22 of the principal Act, in sub-section (2), after the words "deemed to have been admitted as a member of the society". the words "If any question arises whether a person has become a deemed member or otherwise, the same shall be decided by the Registrar after giving a reasonable opportunity of being heard to all the concerned parties." shall be added.
4. In section 23 of the principal Act, in sub-section (IA), after the words 'become a member of such society", the words, "If any question arises whether a person has become a deemed member otherwise, the same shall be decided by the Registrar after giving a reasonable opportunity of being heard to all the concerned parties", shall be added.
Our Comments : – Section 22(2) and 23 (1A) has been amended to clarify that as regards membership the power shall be exercised by the registrar.
5. In section 27 of the principal Act, for sub-section (9), the following sub-section shall be substituted, namely : –
"(9) No nominee of the Governmetn or any financing bank on the committee of any society shall be entitled to vote at any election of officers of such committee such as, the President, Vice President, Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer or any other officers by whatsoever designation called, who holds the office by virtue of his election to that office.
Our Comments : – Section 27 has been amended so that the powers as regards Governmetn nominees as regards election of office bearers have been 0curtailed.
6. In section 73-1 D of the principal Act. –
a) in such-section (I), –
i) for the words "two-third majority" the words simple majority" shall be substituted;
ii) for the words "for the time being entitled to sit and vote at any meeting of the committee "the word as" entitled to vote at the election of such President, Vice President, Chairman , Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer or any other officer" shall be substituted.
(b) in sub section (2) for the time being entitled to site and vote at any meeting of the committee" the words entitled to elect the President, Vice President, Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer or any other officer, as the case may be, of the committee" shall be substituted;
(c) in sub-section (7) for the words "six months" the word as "one year" shall be substituted.
Our comments :- section 73 (1D) have been amended so that no confidence motion can be passed with simple majority instead of 2/3 majority. Subsection 7 of this section has been amended so that the requisition for a Fresh Motion of no confidence can be brought only after a period of one year. Instead of the previous period of six months. The term of the administrator is now extended upto one year from the previous period of six months.
7. In section 73BB of the principal Act, in sub-section (I) –
(a) for the words "union then the selection shall be made by the union with the largest membership, and where there is no union at all, then by an election by such employees from amongst themselves in the prescribed manner" the words "recognised union or unions and where there is no union at all or where there is a dispute in relation to such issues including whether a union is recognised or not, then the seats so reserved shall be filled by an election by such employees from amongst themselves in the prescribed manner" shall be substituted.
(b) the following Explanation shall be added at the end, namely :-
"Explanation – For the purpose of this section the members of the committee shall mean and include the representatives of the employees".
8. In section 73BB of the principal Act, –
(a) to sub-section (I), the following Explanation shall be added, at the end, namely :-
'Explanation – For the purpose of determining the number of committee members under this sub-section, committee members who are elected, co-opted nominate, appointed or otherwise occupying the position on the committee under 73B, 73BB and under this sub-section shall not be included",
(b) in sub-section (2), for the existing proviso, the following proviso shall be substituted, namely :-
'Provided that, where the bye-law of a society already provide for reservation of seats for women on the committee thereof, the total number of seats to be reserved for women shall be equal to the number of seats specified in sub-section (I)".
9. In section 73H (2), of the principal Act, in sub-section (2), for the words, "where there is a willful failure on the part of the committee to hold election to the committee before the expiration of its term, the committee before the expiration of its term, the committee before the expiration of its term, the committee" the words " The committee" shall be substituted. Our Committee, to conduct the elections before the expiry of the tenure of the committee. The above said amendment appears to have been made to bring consistency with the provisions of subsection (2B) of subsection 73-G.
10. In section 77A of the principal Act, in sub-section (3), the following proviso shall be added, namely :-
"Provided hat, if a new committee is not, or cannot be constituted at the expiry or termination of the term of office of the committee or Administrator, for any reason beyond the control of the committee or Administrator, the term of office of the committee or Administrator, as the case may be, shall be deemed to be extended, until the new committee is duly constituted."
Our Comments :- Section 77 (A) has been amended so that the tenure of office of the Managing Committee or Administrator would be deemed to have been extended if for any reason whatsoever a new committee cannot be constituted before the expiry of the term office.
11. In section 78 of the principal Act, in sub-section (3) the following proviso shall be added, namely:-
"Provided that, the member who has been so removed, shall not be eligible to be re-elected, re-appointed, re-nominated, or re-co-opted, as a member of any committee from the date on which he has been so removed or till such lesser period as may be laid down under the provisions of section 73FFF or 144E, as the case may be".
Our Comments :- if a member of the committee has been removed under this section than he cannot be re-elected, reappointed, renominated or recopted as a member of the Managing Committee for one full term from the date he has been removed or for such period as laid down in provisions of sections 73FFF or 144E of the M.C.S. Act 1960.
Our comments : – Subsection of 104 has been substituted to specify in which cases the appeal should lie with the registrar and in which places the appeal should lie with the State Government.
12. In section 104 of the principal Act, for sub-section (I), the following sub-section shall be substituted, namely :-
"(1) The committee or any member of the society ordered to be wound up may prefer an appeal against the final order of winding-up within two months form the date of the issue of the order made under section 102.-
(a) if made by the Registrar, or the special or Additional or Joint Registrar on whom the powers of the Registrar are conferred, to the State Government ;
(b) If made by any person other than the Registrar, or the Special or Additional or Joint Registrar on whom the powers of the Registrar are conferred, to the Registrar.
Provided that, no appeal shall lie against order, issued under sub-clause (i), (ii) or (iii) of clause (c) of sub-section (I) of section 102".
13. In section 112B of the principal Act, in sub section (I) in clause (b), in sub-clause (iv), for the words" such employees", the following shall be substituted namely :-
"such employees. Where there is no recognised union or unions or where there is no union at all, the employees shall elect representatives from amongst themselves. The election shall be held by the Collector in the manner laid down in Chapter XI-A of this Act".
14. In section 148 of the principal Act, for sub-section (3), the following sub-section shall be substituted, namely :-
(3) No prosecution under this Act shall be lodged, except with the previous sanction of the Registrar.
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VIDEO: Everybody In America Should See Tucker Carlson's June 1 Monologue
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That Tucker Carlson gives good monologue is something most Americans already know. In the time he's been on Fox News as an evening host he's established himself as an outstanding purveyor of anti-doctrinaire conservative thought. Carlson departs from conservative orthodoxy a good bit, which infuriates a not-small number of establishment types, and he's utterly fearless in defense of his opinions. Sometimes Carlson gets accused of wandering into wing-nut territory, which is impossible not to do if you're going to run an interesting show for an hour a day five days a week, but when he does so he's usually quite grounded in his opinions and even if he's wrong he's at least interesting.
There was no wing-nuttery in last night's monologue. Instead, it was a full-scale, take-no-prisoners fire and brimstone assault on the American political class in the wake of a week-long violent disgrace playing out on streets all over the country following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Virtually no one was spared Carlson's wrath, which represents the view, we would wager, of most Americans. Not the hoodlums in the streets, not the cops, not mayors, not governors and not even the president. Carlson especially lays into President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, who he says has been giving Trump terrible advice on race and crime and other issues.
The monologue went on for more than half the show and it was brilliantly presented. This clip, commercials edited out, is 26 minutes. It is some of the best political TV you will ever watch, and it ought to make you want to ask very rude questions of your political leaders about why they've allowed the country to devolve into such chaos.
Of course it comes at the question from a conservative perspective, but Carlson doesn't spare the conservative establishment by any means for his central indictment – which is that American leadership has been shown to be disgustingly weak and hollow of principle.
Here it is, in all its glory. Over 1.2 million views in less than 18 hours.
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In 1930, in the capital city of Kharkiv, with the approval of Stalin, the "Slovo" house was being built specifically for Ukrainian writers. Sixty-four comfortable apartments, a dining room, a solarium and service staff - real paradise for the creators of literature. However, this paradise is fitted with a special surveillance system and a network of agents, through which the authors are kept under control of Soviet special services. In particular, some writers were even reported by their own wives-agents, and maids. Also everyone who visits this house, are under control, including Bertolt Brecht, Theodore Dreiser, Bruno Yasensky, Panayit Istrati, who arrive in Kharkiv for the International Conference of Revolutionary Writers of 1930. Ukrainian writers are watching the consequences of the Holodomor of 1932-33, and as a result the situation escalates. Some of the writers commit suicide, some get thrown in the asylum, and some are arrested and shot. And once a lively writers residence turns into a deserted "Slovo" house.


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Q: Find element within a jQuery clone I'm working on an app where I need to clone a table, then access the td and tr independently, depinding on their attributes or classes within this table.
Is there an easy way to accomplish this with the classical jQuery selector or do I need to write a whole new function ?
Code :
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var grid = $("table").clone();
console.log($(grid).$("td"));

A: Yes you can use the clone just like a regular jQuery selector. For your example it would be
var grid = $("table").clone();
console.log($(grid).find("td"));

or even
console.log(grid.find("td"));

A: Assuming you're starting with just one table, the following selector string will find all the rows in that table (as you know).
$("table tr")

but if you're referencing your table with a variable you have to use the find operator with the remainder of the original selector string instead, e.g.
var $table = $("table");
$table.find("tr")

I'm prefixing my variable with a $ as a note-to-self that it's already a jQuery object, i.e. there's no need to $($table).
You can work with the clone in exactly the same way:
var $clone = $("table").clone();
$clone.find("tr")

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Share this Story: Celebrities help Caesars Palace celebrate 50 years
Celebrities help Caesars Palace celebrate 50 years
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Caesars Palace first opened its doors on the Las Vegas Strip on Aug. 5, 1966 and a weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this famed casino resort began a half-century later on Friday, Aug. 5 with an evening pool party for hotel guests at the picturesque Garden of The Gods Pool Oasis. Host Gordon Ramsay (pictured) led the birthday champagne toast and cake cutting with nearly 3,000 guests. Other celebrity guests during the weekend festivities included Tony Bennett, Howie Mandel, Wayne Newton, Donny & Marie Osmond (pictured), and The Righteous Brothers. (Judy Eddy/WENN.com) Photo by Judy Eddy/WENN.com
Caesars Palace first opened its doors on the Las Vegas Strip on Aug. 5, 1966 and a weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this famed casino resort began a half-century later on Friday, Aug. 5 with an evening pool party for hotel guests at the picturesque Garden of The Gods Pool Oasis. Host Gordon Ramsay led the birthday champagne toast and cake cutting with nearly 3,000 guests. Other celebrity guests during the weekend festivities included Tony Bennett, Howie Mandel, Wayne Newton, Donny & Marie Osmond, and The Righteous Brothers (pictured). (Judy Eddy/WENN.com) Photo by Judy Eddy/WENN.com
Caesars Palace first opened its doors on the Las Vegas Strip on Aug. 5, 1966 and a weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this famed casino resort began a half-century later on Friday, Aug. 5 with an evening pool party for hotel guests at the picturesque Garden of The Gods Pool Oasis. Host Gordon Ramsay led the birthday champagne toast and cake cutting with nearly 3,000 guests. Other celebrity guests during the weekend festivities included Tony Bennett, Howie Mandel, Wayne Newton, Donny & Marie Osmond (pictured), and The Righteous Brothers. (Judy Eddy/WENN.com) Photo by Judy Eddy/WENN.com
Caesars Palace first opened its doors on the Las Vegas Strip on Aug. 5, 1966 and a weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this famed casino resort began a half-century later on Friday, Aug. 5 with an evening pool party for hotel guests at the picturesque Garden of The Gods Pool Oasis. Host Gordon Ramsay led the birthday champagne toast and cake cutting with nearly 3,000 guests. Other celebrity guests during the weekend festivities included Tony Bennett, Howie Mandel (pictured), Wayne Newton, Donny & Marie Osmond, and The Righteous Brothers. (Judy Eddy/WENN.com) Photo by Judy Eddy/WENN.com
Liberace impersonator Daryl Wagner poses with the "Liberace Headlines at Caesars Palace, 1971" photo during the 50th anniversary gala at Caesars Palace on August 6, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Caesars Palace first opened its doors on the Las Vegas Strip on Aug. 5, 1966 and a weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this famed casino resort began a half-century later on Friday, Aug. 5 with an evening pool party for hotel guests at the picturesque Garden of The Gods Pool Oasis. Host Gordon Ramsay led the birthday champagne toast and cake cutting with nearly 3,000 guests. Other celebrity guests during the weekend festivities included Tony Bennett, Howie Mandel, Wayne Newton, Donny & Marie Osmond, and The Righteous Brothers. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Caesars Palace ) Photo by Getty Images for Caesars Palace
Freddie Sarno, September Sarno, Heidi Sarno Straus and Jay Sarno Jr. pose with a photo of the founder of Caesars Palace Jay Sarno during the 50th anniversary gala at Caesars Palace on August 6, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Caesars Palace first opened its doors on the Las Vegas Strip on Aug. 5, 1966 and a weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this famed casino resort began a half-century later on Friday, Aug. 5 with an evening pool party for hotel guests at the picturesque Garden of The Gods Pool Oasis. Host Gordon Ramsay led the birthday champagne toast and cake cutting with nearly 3,000 guests. Other celebrity guests during the weekend festivities included Tony Bennett, Howie Mandel, Wayne Newton, Donny & Marie Osmond, and The Righteous Brothers. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Caesars Palace ) Photo by Getty Images for Caesars Palace
McKenna Medley (L) and singer Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers perform during the 50th anniversary gala at Caesars Palace on August 6, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Caesars Palace first opened its doors on the Las Vegas Strip on Aug. 5, 1966 and a weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this famed casino resort began a half-century later on Friday, Aug. 5 with an evening pool party for hotel guests at the picturesque Garden of The Gods Pool Oasis. Host Gordon Ramsay led the birthday champagne toast and cake cutting with nearly 3,000 guests. Other celebrity guests during the weekend festivities included Tony Bennett, Howie Mandel, Wayne Newton, Donny & Marie Osmond, and The Righteous Brothers. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Caesars Palace ) Photo by Getty Images for Caesars Palace
Entertainer Donny Osmond performs during the 50th anniversary gala at Caesars Palace on August 6, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Caesars Palace first opened its doors on the Las Vegas Strip on Aug. 5, 1966 and a weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this famed casino resort began a half-century later on Friday, Aug. 5 with an evening pool party for hotel guests at the picturesque Garden of The Gods Pool Oasis. Host Gordon Ramsay led the birthday champagne toast and cake cutting with nearly 3,000 guests. Other celebrity guests during the weekend festivities included Tony Bennett, Howie Mandel, Wayne Newton, Donny & Marie Osmond, and The Righteous Brothers. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Caesars Palace ) Photo by Getty Images for Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace first opened its doors on the Las Vegas Strip on Aug. 5, 1966 and a weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this famed casino resort began a half-century later on Friday, Aug. 5 with an evening pool party for hotel guests at the picturesque Garden of The Gods Pool Oasis. Host Gordon Ramsay led the birthday champagne toast and cake cutting with nearly 3,000 guests. Other celebrity guests during the weekend festivities included Tony Bennett, Howie Mandel, Wayne Newton, Donny & Marie Osmond (pictured), and The Righteous Brothers. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Caesars Palace ) Photo by Getty Images for Caesars Palace
Dwayne Walker poses with the "Muhammad Ali in front of the Caesars Palace Marquee, 1973" photo during the 50th anniversary gala at Caesars Palace on August 6, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Caesars Palace first opened its doors on the Las Vegas Strip on Aug. 5, 1966 and a weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this famed casino resort began a half-century later on Friday, Aug. 5 with an evening pool party for hotel guests at the picturesque Garden of The Gods Pool Oasis. Host Gordon Ramsay led the birthday champagne toast and cake cutting with nearly 3,000 guests. Other celebrity guests during the weekend festivities included Tony Bennett, Howie Mandel, Wayne Newton, Donny & Marie Osmond, and The Righteous Brothers. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Caesars Palace) Photo by Getty Images for Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace first opened its doors on the Las Vegas Strip on Aug. 5, 1966 and a weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this famed casino resort began a half-century later on Friday, Aug. 5 with an evening pool party for hotel guests at the picturesque Garden of The Gods Pool Oasis. Host Gordon Ramsay led the birthday champagne toast and cake cutting with nearly 3,000 guests. Other celebrity guests during the weekend festivities included Tony Bennett (pictured), Howie Mandel, Wayne Newton, Donny & Marie Osmond, and The Righteous Brothers. (Judy Eddy/WENN.com) Photo by Judy Eddy/WENN.com
Caesars Palace first opened its doors on the Las Vegas Strip on Aug. 5, 1966 and a weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this famed casino resort began a half-century later on Friday, Aug. 5 with an evening pool party for hotel guests at the picturesque Garden of The Gods Pool Oasis. Host Gordon Ramsay (pictured) led the birthday champagne toast and cake cutting with nearly 3,000 guests. Other celebrity guests during the weekend festivities included Tony Bennett, Howie Mandel, Wayne Newton, Donny & Marie Osmond, and The Righteous Brothers. (Judy Eddy/WENN.com) Photo by Judy Eddy/WENN.com
Caesars Palace first opened its doors on the Las Vegas Strip on Aug. 5, 1966 and a weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this famed casino resort began a half-century later on Friday, Aug. 5 with an evening pool party for hotel guests at the picturesque Garden of The Gods Pool Oasis. Host Gordon Ramsay led the birthday champagne toast and cake cutting with nearly 3,000 guests. Other celebrity guests during the weekend festivities included Tony Bennett, Howie Mandel, Wayne Newton (pictured), Donny & Marie Osmond, and The Righteous Brothers. (Judy Eddy/WENN.com) Photo by Judy Eddy/WENN.com
Caesars Palace first opened its doors on the Las Vegas Strip on Aug. 5, 1966 and a weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this famed casino resort began a half-century later on Friday, Aug. 5 with an evening pool party for hotel guests at the picturesque Garden of The Gods Pool Oasis. Host Gordon Ramsay led the birthday champagne toast and cake cutting with nearly 3,000 guests. Other celebrity guests during the weekend festivities included Tony Bennett, Howie Mandel, Wayne Newton, Donny & Marie Osmond, and The Righteous Brothers. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Caesars Palace ) Photo by Getty Images for Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace first opened its doors on the Las Vegas Strip on Aug. 5, 1966 and a weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this famed casino resort began a half-century later on Friday, Aug. 5 with an evening pool party for hotel guests at the picturesque Garden of The Gods Pool Oasis. Host Gordon Ramsay led the birthday champagne toast and cake cutting with nearly 3,000 guests. Other celebrity guests during the weekend festivities included Tony Bennett, Howie Mandel (pictured), Wayne Newton, Donny & Marie Osmond, and The Righteous Brothers. (DJDM/WENN.com) Photo by DJDM/WENN.com
Author Rasheda Ali (C) speaks during the 50th anniversary gala at Caesars Palace on August 6, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Caesars Palace first opened its doors on the Las Vegas Strip on Aug. 5, 1966 and a weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this famed casino resort began a half-century later on Friday, Aug. 5 with an evening pool party for hotel guests at the picturesque Garden of The Gods Pool Oasis. Host Gordon Ramsay led the birthday champagne toast and cake cutting with nearly 3,000 guests. Other celebrity guests during the weekend festivities included Tony Bennett, Howie Mandel, Wayne Newton, Donny & Marie Osmond, and The Righteous Brothers. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Caesars Palace ) Photo by Getty Images for Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace first opened its doors on the Las Vegas Strip on Aug. 5, 1966 and a weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this famed casino resort began a half-century later on Friday, Aug. 5 with an evening pool party for hotel guests at the picturesque Garden of The Gods Pool Oasis. Host Gordon Ramsay led the birthday champagne toast and cake cutting with nearly 3,000 guests. Other celebrity guests during the weekend festivities included Tony Bennett, Howie Mandel, Wayne Newton, Donny & Marie Osmond, and The Righteous Brothers. (Judy Eddy/WENN.com) Photo by Judy Eddy/WENN.com
Caesars Palace first opened its doors on the Las Vegas Strip on Aug. 5, 1966 and a weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this famed casino resort began a half-century later on Friday, Aug. 5 with an evening pool party for hotel guests at the picturesque Garden of The Gods Pool Oasis. Host Gordon Ramsay led the birthday champagne toast and cake cutting with nearly 3,000 guests. Other celebrity guests during the weekend festivities included Tony Bennett, Howie Mandel, Wayne Newton, Donny & Marie Osmond, and The Righteous Brothers. Pictured: Robin Antin of the Pussycat Dolls. (Judy Eddy/WENN.com) Photo by Judy Eddy/WENN.com


COCOA –Deputies in Brevard County are on the hunt for two men who tried to steal an ATM while dressed as superheroes.
On January 7, video surveillance caught the miscreants breaking the business' front window and making their way to the back of the business.
They were both wearing Marvel themed full-zip hoodies.
At one point, one of the suspects did unzip his jacket allowing deputies to see his face.
No identifying markers were obtained for the second suspect.
The men were then seen loading the ATM into the back of a stolen 1999 Ford E-250, but didn't get very far.
For some unknown reason the suspects ended up leaving the ATM in the parking lot, reported News 13 in Florida.
At this time, both suspects are still on the run.


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Hockey World Cup 2023: Australia have reached their 12th straight semifinals of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup.
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Three-time champions Australia became the first team to reach the semifinals of the ongoing FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, defeating Spain by 4-3 in a thrilling quarterfinal match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.
In the first quarter, Spain tried to make immediate inroads into the Australian defence but were intercepted well by the Aussies before they could penetrate the scoring area. Australia got multiple opportunities to score, including three penalty corners in the third, 12th and 14th minutes. But the three-time champions failed to capitalise on it. Blake Grover and Eddie Ockenden failed to score in every chance they could get. At the end of the first quarter, Australia and Spain were goalless.
Five minutes into the second quarter, Spain took the lead in the 19th minute, with Xavier Gispert coming through with an angular sweep. A 23rd-minute strike from Marc Recasens, which saw him deflect the ball into the far post, doubled Spain's lead.
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Flynn Ogilvie came with a strike in the 29th minute, that deceived the Spanish goalkeeper Rafi. At the end of the second quarter and first half, Spain led the game by 2-1.
In the third quarter, it took barely six minutes for Australia to change the whole scenario of the match. Goals from Aran Zalewski (31st minute) and two successful PC conversions from Jeremy Hayward in the 32nd and 36th minute brought Australia into the lead for the first time in the match. The scoreline read 4-2.
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In the 40th minute, Spain skipper Miralles Marc converted a penalty corner into a goal after a bad tackle in the circle helped his side get a chance at scoring. The scoreline read 4-3 in favour of Australia at the end of the third quarter. Gerard Clapes got a green card in the 44th minute and Spain was down to ten men for two minutes.
The final quarter was goalless. Sharp Lachlan of Australia got a green card in the 55th minute and he was out of the field for two minutes. Spain got a PC in 55th minute, but could not make much of it. With this, three-time champions Australia cruised to the semifinals.
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I was suprized and full of admiration when I learned that the maxim book of the speeches and the notes of Paul VI (not of the Encyclicals, which can also be collective works) had been compiled by Father Leonardo Sapienza without the aid of the computer, which was instead the case with the Summae of Saint Thomas Aquinas edited by the work group under Father Busa.
It's an extraordinary book. One finds in alphabetical order the most various entries on matters which caught the attention of Pope Montini, with an extraordinary depth and an incredible ability in synthesis.
Historically situated between two charismatic popes John XXIII and (with the interlude of Luciani) John Paul II, it is not easy to sketch an emblematic profile of Paul VI. As a result of the failure to rightly see his profound respect for every interlocutor, the delicacy of his ways, his attitude of listen and withdrawal from uncharitable opposition, he was even characterized as Hamlet-like.
Without any forcing, one can read his whole life according to the scheme on which he established the pattern of training of Catholic university students: reading of the Gospels, recital of the Hours, strict attention to professional training, especially in disciplines in which the others presided and dominated (Physics and Philosophy). But equal emphasis was placed on the social contact with the poor, following the model of the Conferences of Saint Vincent.
In the suburbs they called us the young gentlemen, even if we weren't materially well-off at all and could only offer good words and help with homework. But in the Federation of Catholic University Students especially, the primacy of friendship was in force, starting with the splendid relation with the ecclesiastical assistants. In the tragedy of Aldo Moro emerged this deep solidarity of our old Master who, under another aspect, devoted several hours on 8 of September each year to Jean Guitton (as he had done with Maritain, even if less intensely).
Sacred art is a perceptible sign of hidden things and beauties.
The Pope on the Capitoline. This is a return; we are not foreigners here. We no longer have any temporal sovereignty to affirm up here. We preserve the historic memory of it, as that of a centuries-long, legitimate and, in many ways, provident institution of past times; but we have no regret for it today, nor any nostalgia, and even less any secret yearning for revindication.
We want Catholic Action to regain vigor and acquire new ability to attract generous souls, young and strong spirits, men and women of thought and action, Catholics who want to be listened to and valorized for the Christian impetus given to modern society.
The Church doesn't ask for privileges, but it doesn't dodge problems nor misrepresent the truth: it is called to serve man, and as such it enlightens him and calls him.
Is the moral sense lost? No, let us hope! But we should, we Christians, we Catholics, correct the facile trend to the ideological and practical conformity of the surrounding culture, and to the faint-hearted suggestion that to be modern one must behave "like the others".
One cannot be progressives without being conservatives.
The Council has not given us, for the moment, in many sectors, the desired calm; but rather has provoked disturbances and problems, certainly not pointless for the growth of the Kingdom of God in the Church and in individual souls; but it is well to remember; this is a testing moment. Those who are strong in faith and charity can enjoy this challenge.
The "Counter-culture" is now the fashion, that is the satiety, disgust, rebellion for an imperfect society thinking only of itself, barren in transcendent ideals, that can round out, support and continually improve the aspirations of man, comfort his pain, feed his hopes.
If there is a crisis today in the world, it is that of hope, that of ignorance of the goals for which it is worth employing the enormous wealth of means, with which modern civilization has enriched, but also burdened, human life.
To the shame of unilateral and partial interpretations, that wanted to turn Dante into the precursor of a misty secularism, rebellious ante litteram, the supreme poet is honor of the Church; is son of the Church.
Dialogue cannot be a tactical snare.
We are as if smothered by doubt; a systematic and negative doubt, almost never a real quest, but rather lack of commitment and demolition, of reduction to the minimum of the certainties of faith.
Death is always great, deep and dark, like a nocturnal ocean.
Death is always a grave and mysterious business.
Not constituting a frontier, but opening a door; not closing a dialogue, but keeping it open; not blaming for errors, but seeking virtue; not waiting for those who have not come for four centuries, but going to look for them in a brotherly way.
We all see that the big problem of Europe is that of its effective and organic unification, in respect, indeed in the interest of the individual nations, that they have their ethnic and cultural individuality by now clear and defined.
Good-bye! See you again, by the mercy of God, in heaven!
It is not religion that suffocates freedom; rather the want of freedom that suffocates religion.
The Church only needs and desires just freedom.
This time we find ourselves in agreement with the genius of our century, which is an operative genius; sometimes the Church stimulates it and precedes it.
It is a fine thing, it is a duty to listen to the voice of the centuries, when it is message that is passed faithfully from one generation to another.
Our humanism becomes Christianity, and our Christianity becomes theocentric; so much so that we can also proclaim: to know God you need to know man.
We do not hesitate to renew, adapting it, the appeal that we launched from the platform of the United Nations: No war ever, ever again, we said then, and we say now: No hunger ever, ever again!
Christ, let us remember, is joy.
You are not hermits withdrawn from the world the better to devote yourselves to God. It is in the world, in action itself that you must sanctify yourselves.
You have to know how to listen. Nobody should be amazed by this insistent invitation. We are very poor listeners. The so-called civilization of the image is more accepted than the communication of thought and word.
Earlier it was enough to be there, now one needs to participate; presence was enough earlier, now attention and action are needed; some could doze and maybe chat earlier; now not, one must listen and pray.
Reply to murderous and destructive violence with the hard-working and universal love, combat emergent desperation with your life anchored in the Gospel of Jesus Christ "our hope".
Once upon a time, we know, on the evening of All Saints, families would gather round the fire, they tasted the new wine and peeled boiled chestnuts, they said the Rosary together; and then they chatted; they chatted softly, in mild good voices: Do you remember? Do you remember?
Be men of your word; of sincere, loyal, steadfast, unmistakeable word, to give your conscience a precious memory. Be reasonable and moderate in the quest for profit for your services and avoid imprudent speculation!
The goodness of your pastoral methods, the effectiveness of your ministry, the need of your function as shapers of souls, as teachers, as guides, as friends, as confidants, called to perform a mission quintessentially priestly, in the particular surrounding in which you find yourselves.
One has to observe, one has to know modern life; it's a new duty, that gets us out of our habits (we don't mean to say out of tradition!), out of empiricism, out of our customary formalism. We must become better knowers of souls, of the spirits of our time.
There is so much good possible in the modern world, and there is so much evil possible that the lot of mankind seems inexorably compromised. We are still optimists.
We live in a permissive society, that seems no longer to know any bounds. The result is before everyone's eyes: the spread of vice on behalf of a misunderstood freedom, that, ignoring the indignant cry of righteous consciences, derides and conculcates the values of honesty, of modesty, of dignity, of the rights of others, those values, that is, on which every ordered society stands.
The Church has need of renewal.
Secularism, that is the intention to do without God, is the formula in fashion today. The arrogant ambition of the world to resolve its problems by itself, to give itself its own equilibrium, its own morality, is asserted today in ways so confident and peremptory as to make paradoxical, not to say futile and anachronistic, the presence of the Church in the process of modern life.
What is time, if not a race towards death?
Everywhere you stop, you are considered importunate and foreign; and it makes you timid and apprehensive; here no; here you are welcome, you here are expected, greeted, fêted.
You recognize yourselves and distinguish one from the other so as to put together the one with the other. You are a bridge between peoples. May nobody, as member of your union, be superior to the others. Not one above the other. You are not equal, but you make yourselves equal here. Not the one against the other, no more, not ever! Against the war, for peace! One works thus in brotherhood to make the states capable of working one for the other.
The university is the high school of brains, it is the workshop of ideas, it is the superior laboratory of knowledge both in its rational and spiritual expression, and in its formative teaching of the governing class. Hence the university is an institution of supreme importance and of general and nation-wide interest.
One could liken this center of the Catholic world, that we call the Vatican, to one of those instruments that record the tremors, the quakes, the collapse of a given territorial or mechanical complex, placed under observation. How many sad signals reach the central dial every hour!
War doesn't solve problems, but creates some new and more complicated one. Safety lies in frank, honest, fair negotiation.
Oh! water, terrible when hostile; provident and blessed when friendly!
Christianity is not easy, especially in our day.
Very often the contrary view is widespread in the workplace: the Church has no liking for people who work, who so often are the people of the lower classes, poor people. The Church, it's said, doesn't know us, the Church is for the rich, for the powerful. The Church is conservative, the Church preaches the duties of the weak and the rights of the strong. The Church is concerned with moral and religious values, and takes no interest in economic and temporal values. The Church looks after its own business, its privileges; it's tight-fisted, selfish, doesn't think of us, subordinate, exploited, abandoned Workers.
Greetings to you, young people of the new time, young people of your time.
Youth, are you happy? We listened to the response: yes, because I am on a path that climbs. Courage then, forward! The body is in full working order, but tamed by the energy and the virtue of the spirit.
It was no easy task for me to pick out the maxims just transcribed, from the six hundred and eighty three Father Sapienza has extracted from the sixteen volumes (21,781 pp.) of the Teachings of Paul VI. None of them contains generic, superficial, repetitive notions. The title could not be more apt: Paul VI, Master of the Word.
It is an inexhaustible source of contemplation, proposals, perhaps even of regrets.


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This $14 desktop vacuum cleaner sucks up any workspace messes: 'Like a little dustpan with suction'
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Maintaining a clean workspace is one of the best and easiest ways to foster productivity. Whether you're innately a tidy person or prefer a more cluttered workspace, investing in a desktop vacuum can do you some good — and shoppers say this $14 USB-chargeable option on Amazon is the one to get.
Odistar Desktop Vacuum Cleaner And Dust Sweeper, $13.98
This mini table-top vacuum cleaner fits in the palm of your hand and is completely wireless. Also, the lightweight device features a 360º rotatable design. This makes it perfect for getting into every nook and cranny of your desk, keyboard and more.
Its handheld form-factor is also ideal for getting into those hard-to-read areas that regular vacuum can't.
The high capacity lithium-ion battery is also a star player for this device as it provides up to 400 minutes of continuous cleaning time. Just charge for two to three hours and the battery is full and ready to go.
Also, if you're in a rush or not at your desk, you can charge this Odistar desktop vacuum with the included USB cable via a car charger, mobile adapter, power bank, or even your computer.
The Odistar mini desktop vacuum has an overall customer rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, and shoppers say it's "perfect" for so many reasons.
"This mini vacuum is perfect for your desk and cleans up any little mess," one shopper raved. "You keep it in your desk, and when you find your desk filled with eraser shavings, you turn this on and wave it over the spot, and it will clean it right up!"
The same shopper added that "it also comes with a keyboard cleaner that I use at least once a day."
The crafting community also says this device is a lifesaver, with one member asking, "Where has this been all my crafting glitter life?"
"This thing is like a little dustpan with suction to me," the reviewer added. "The suction is not overly strong, so there is still some brushing to do when using it, but it certainly does get the job done."
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Allen-led Bills throttle division rival Patriots, 47-17
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills erased any doubt of who now rules the AFC East. Allen set a team playoff record with five touchdown passes, including two to Dawson Knox, and Devin Singletary ran for two scores in the first half of a 47-17 throttling of the division rival New England Patriots in a wild-card playoff game Saturday night. Allen finished 21 of 25 for 308 yards in a game Buffalo scored on each of its seven possessions that didn't end with a kneeldown. The Bi
Booker scores 48 points in Suns' MLK Day win over Spurs
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Devin Booker had a season-high 48 points and the Phoenix Suns dominated the fourth quarter to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 121-107 Monday night for their fourth straight victory. Chris Paul added 15 points and 12 assists as Phoenix won its sixth straight on the road and fifth consecutive in San Antonio. Spurs center Jakob Poeltl had 23 points and 14 rebounds, and Dejounte Murray added 18 points. Booker was 18 for 33 from the field and 5 for 13 on 3-pointers in eclipsing his pr


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import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletRequest;
import java.text.ParseException;

public class Form {
    static String getString(HttpServletRequest req,
                            String parameter,
                            String pattern) throws ParseException {
        String value=req.getParameter(parameter);
        if (value!=null ) {
            if (value.matches(pattern)) {
                return value;
            }else {
                throw new ParseException("Incorrect String: "+parameter,0);
            }
        }else {
            throw new NullPointerException("Empty HttpRequest parameter " + parameter);
        }
    }

    static int getInt(HttpServletRequest req,
                      String parameter) throws ParseException {
        String value=req.getParameter(parameter);
        if (value != null) {
            if (value.matches("[0-9-]+"))
            {return (Integer.parseInt(value));}
        }
        throw new ParseException("Incorrect String: "+parameter,0);
    }
}

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85 houses for Niuatoputapu victims to be built on higher ground
Eighty five new wooden cyclone resistant houses are to be built on higher ground on the tsunami-devastated island of Niuatoputapu, with construction expected to begin before January.
Ashika victims remembered
One year after the Princess Ashika ferry sank in Ha'apai waters claiming 74 lives, the grieving families and friends of the victims gathered to hold memorials in Nuku'alofa yesterday.
MV Ajang Subuh ferry out of action
Tonga's domestic interim ferry MV Ajang Subuh that has been servicing the outer islands in Tonga for over two months is currently not sailing due to engine problems.
Two men die inside Ha'apai fuel tanker
Pangai, Ha'apai
Two men died on board a fuel tanker, the MV Punalei, berthed at Pangai, Ha'apai yesterday, after it is believed they were overcome by poisonous fumes while cleaning empty fuel tanks.
Inter-island cargo operator frustrated with high wharf fees
Sefo Nginingini, a Tongan Master Shipman who chartered a 43m cargo vessel, the MV Sitka and came to Tonga in March to help provide an inter islands ferry service following the sinking of the Princess Ashika, is fighting an up-hill battle to keep the service running.
Inter-island ferry operator decision expected in June
Bidding to operate Tonga's interim inter-island ferry service closed last week and the successful operator is expected to be announced later this month.
Talisker Bounty seeks refuge at Kelefesia
Kelefesia, Ha'apai
The Talisker Bounty and its support boat negotiated a tricky pass through a reef, to take refuge on an isolated island, Kelefesia, in Tonga's Ha'apai Group over the weekend after sailing from Nuku'alofa last week at the start of their recreation of the epic Bounty Boat voyage made by Captain Bligh over 221 years ago. Photos by Shane Egan
PM commissions new interim ferry
The interim ferry charter vessel the MV Ajang Subuh conducted a short sail around the Nuku'alofa harbour on April 22 following its commissioning by Prime Minister Hon Dr Feleti Sevele at the Queen Salote Wharf.
MV Ajang Subuh arrives in Nuku'alofa
The MV Ajang Subuh arrived in Nuku'alofa this morning and is expected to set on its first sail to the outer islands next week after the service is launched by HM King George Tupou V on Wednesday, April 21.
New cargo vessel runs to Vava'u and Ha'apai
The South Seas Shipping Company (SSSC) at the beginning of April began an inter-island general cargo service in Tonga, using a chartered general cargo vessel, the MV Sitka.
Interim ferry to arrive on April 16
The charter vessel, the Ajang Subuh that will offer an interim inter-islands ferry service in Tonga is expected to arrive on April 16 from Malaysia, the Secretary for the Ministry of Transport 'Eleni Mone said.
Charter vessel offers interim ferry service for Tonga
A charter vessel, the 'Ajang Subuh' will offer an interim inter-islands ferry service for Tonga, starting in April when the vessel arrives in Nuku'alofa from Malaysia, according to simultaneous statements from the Hon Stephen Smith, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia, the Hon. Murray McCully, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, and the Tongan Prime Minister, Hon. Dr Feleti Sevele.
Japan grants $640,000 for 'Eua and Vava'u projects
The Government of Japan has donated $640,000 pa'anga for the construction of new facilities at Niu'eiki Hospital, 'Eua, and the upgrading of water supply systems for villages in Vava'u.
Niuatoputapu tsunami recovery project to build new housing, hospital, offices
The reconstruction of Niuatoputapu following the September 30 tsunami that devastated the island of Niuatoputapu in northern Tonga is set to begin this year.
Govt negotiating vessel to provide interim ferry service
The Tonga government is still negotiating a temporary inter-island ferry charter with the help of NZAID and Australia in order to restart the national inter-island service in April.
Charter flights aid students after collapse of inter-island ferry services
Charter flights to get stranded students and teachers from Tonga's outer islands back to school, are being funded by the Australian and New Zealand governments after Tonga's ferry services have collapsed.
Rocket man aims for Tonga launch by December
Pursuing a dream to develop a private space port in Tonga, a couple of space entrepreneurs have the blessing of Tonga's king to build a small rocket launch site on the king's estate on the southern tip of 'Eua this year, with the aim of launching a rocket before the end of 2010.
Govt looks for inter-island ferry to service all of Tonga
Hopes for an interim inter-island ferry to replace the sunken MV Princess Ashika before Christmas are fading, as negotiations continue with prospective donors.
Tonga puts renewable energy on the map
Neiafu, Vava'u
The Tonga government has set a target to supply 50% of Tonga's electricity generation from renewable sources within three years, according to an interim report presented to a Tonga Energy Roadmap Meeting in Vava'u this week.
Taunga Island welcomes conference delegates
Taunga, Vava'u
Delegates to the Tongan Energy Roadmap Meeting in Vava'u this week were welcomed by Tongan Prime Minister Hon. Dr Feleti Sevele at Taunga Island on November 15, for Sunday lunch.


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Q: Spring MVC Controller refer to string in property file I was having some problem when trying to access the key value pairs in properties file using Spring MVC.
Here is where I stored the properties file: ../common/properties/AppResource.properties.
An example of key value pair in the file:
error.password.mismatch=Invalid userid and/or password, please try again

In my servlet.xml, I declared the following bean:
<bean name="messageSource" class="org.springframework.context.support.ResourceBundleMessageSource">
<property name="basename">
    <value>classpath*:common/properties/*.properties</value>
</property>

In my controller, I am trying to access the key value pair:
} catch (UserNotFoundException e) {
    model.addAttribute("errorMessage", "error.password.mismatch");
    return "login";
}

In my JSP page, I am printing the error message:
<form:errors path="errorMessage" />

However, the message printed out was "error.password.mismatch" instead of referring to the text in properties file. Any ideas?

A: The path attribute of <form:errors/> denotes the field that you want to show error for. You will need to register a field error against that field.
If you are using custom Validator,
@Override
public void validate(Object target, Errors errors) {
    // your logic here
    errors.rejectValue("fieldName", "error.password.mismatch");
}

And in JSP:
<form:errors path="fieldName"/>

NOTE:
If you want to show message in a different manner other than using <form:errors/> tag,
You can do
<%@ taglib prefix="fmt" uri="http://java.sun.com/jsp/jstl/fmt" %>

<fmt:message key="error.password.mismatch"/>

Or
<%@ taglib prefix="s" uri="http://www.springframework.org/tags" %>

<s:message code="error.password.mismatch"/>

Or
If you want to resolve the value from controller, you can use MessageSourceAccessor.
<bean id="messageSourceAccessor" class="org.springframework.context.support.MessageSourceAccessor">
    <constructor-arg ref="messageSource"/>
</bean>

In controller:
@Autowired
private MessageSourceAccessor messageSourceAccessor;

and
model.addAttribute("someMessage", messageSourceAccessor.getMessage("error.password.mismatch"));

and in JSP:
<c:out value="${someMessage}"/>

Answering to OP's comment:

If I used the MessageSourceAccesor, where do I declare the path for
  property files?

From Spring Framework Reference:

<beans>
    <bean id="messageSource"
            class="org.springframework.context.support.ResourceBundleMessageSource">
        <property name="basenames">
            <list>
                <value>format</value>
                <value>exceptions</value>
                <value>windows</value>
            </list>
        </property>
    </bean>
</beans>

The example assumes that you have three resource bundles called
  format, exceptions and windows defined in your classpath.


Perhaps I'm making too much of some simple folk art, but these micro-commons always make me feel good about the world. Since encountering the first two, I have run across others. In a nearby neighborhood, someone erected a "little library" – a weather-sheltered box with a window in front, which contains a few dozen books. Anyone can contribute to the collection, or borrow and share books: a lovely gesture of neighborliness.
A few weeks ago, I took Jackson to a forested trail in the town of Leverett. At a certain point in the hike, we encountered a bench looking out on a gorgeous meadow. Next to the bench was a wooden box containing a notebook, carefully wrapped in plastic to protect it from the rain. The notebook was filled with homegrown poetry! Hikers pausing for a rest were invited to contribute their own spontaneous poems in response to the beauty all around them.
The notebook didn't contain great poetry, as I recall. But the sublime landscape was surely the kind of scenery that had once inspired Emily Dickinson – a local icon – to contribute her own unabashed "letters to the world." That may be all that it takes to create an invisible community of affection – an open notebook or a pile of stones, and an attitude of gratitude.


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.........the garden so far........put some flowers and greenery inbetween the rocks.....watering cans,fish,frogs in the pond,tortoises,troughs,garden ornaments etc.
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What a great quick tutorial. Very effective.
Love this su!! Must give it a try! Can I borrow your workman??
It's a brilliant idea and as you say you could make a garden for every season. Thank you Sue.
Practice makes perfect, or at least it's supposed to!


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1 letter from Ashmole.Social contact.
Letter from Aubriot.Aubriot was the French geodesy specialist working with the Theban graffiti project.
1 draft letter from Marie Černý.
1 letter from Bankes and 1 carbon copy of a letter from Černý to H. M. Bankes.Correspondence regarding the Bankes stelae publication.
1 letter from R. Bankes.Thanking Černý for the successful publication of the Bankes stelae.
6 letters from Barns, 1 carbon copy of letter from Černý to BarnsCorrespondence mainly Barns consulting Černý regarding research and seeking Černý's advice on philological aspects and transcriptions.
1 letter from Barron, 1 carbon copy of letter from Černý to Barron.Regarding a bronze mirror from Samos with a hieroglyphic inscription which was included by Barron in his dissertation.
2 letters from von Beckerath.Correspondence regarding Late New Kingdom history, Dynasty 20 and Herihor.Von Beckerath referred to Černý by Marko Antonovyč.
1 letter from Barbara Bell.Serâbiṭ el-Khâdim inscriptions and their relevance for astronomy.
4 letters from Bendow, 2 carbon copies of letters from Černý to Bendow.The Norwegian scholar was interested in varied aspects of Egyptian culture and consulted with Černý, some of Bendow's ideas were unconventional.


Description: Crafty Outlaw is a business categorized under hobby and craft supplies, which is part of the larger category hobby, toy, and game shops. Crafty Outlaw is located at the address 9063 Lemon Street in Spring Valley, California 91977-3318. The Owner is Charlene Outlaw who can be contacted at (619)464-2249.


The Hubbell RCT200NI is a dual sided pop up receptacle designed to look beautiful in your countertop, and meet code for in-counter receptacles in water prone locations. The brushed nickel finish top is perfect for matching nickel fixtures, and even stainless steel appliances.
Is the top metal or plastic?
Is is metal, not plastic.


Microsoft Ignite 2016 is over and the 2017 conference is already announced. Time for me to write a short review about my week in Atlanta and why you should attend next years conference.
now it's only one week left and preparations for Microsoft Ignite are running at full blast. Time for me (and for you) to plan the week in Atlanta and to build a personal Ignite schedule.


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Best of Lena Horne
From Cotton Club crooner to Hollywood star, Lena Horne was an artist for the ages.
Stormy Weather (Remastered 2002)
Lena Horne - Stormy Weather
Lena Horne - Lena Horne Greatest Hits
'Deed I Do
Lena Horne - Lena Horne Sings: The M-G-M Singles
Lena Horne & Lennie Hayton & His Orchestra - Love Songs
My Man's Gone Now
Lena Horne & Harry Belafonte - Porgy and Bess
We'll Be Together Again
Lena Horne - We'll Be Together Again
What The World Needs Now Is Love
Lena Horne - Soul
Lena Horne - Being Myself
The Rules of the Road
On Green Dolphin Street (2003 Digital Remaster)
Lena Horne & Marty Gold - Lena Horne Greatest Hits
Willow Weep For Me (Remastered)
Lena Horne - Seasons Of A Life
Lena Horne - The Classic Lena Horne
You're The One (Remastered)
At Long Last Love
Some Of My Best Friends Are The Blues
Do Nothin' 'Til You Hear From Me (Live At The Supper Club, New York / 1994)
Lena Horne - An Evening With Lena Horne: Live At The Supper Club (Live)
A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing
Darn That Dream


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I'm A Celeb hosts Ant and Dec spark chaos as they share first snap from Gwrych Castle
I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here hosts Ant and Dec have confirmed that filming for the 2021 series has kicked off as they give an update from Gwrych Castle
I'm a Celeb: Drone captures footage of people in Gwrych Castle
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have sent I'm A Celebrity fans into meltdown by sharing their first snap from Gwrych Castle in Wales as filming for the 2021 series gets underway.
It's the second year in a row that celebrities are heading to the Welsh castle as travel restrictions forbid bosses from taking the show back to Australia again amid the pandemic – but hosts Ant and Dec appear to be delighted to be back in the wilderness again.
The Geordie duo took to Instagram on Tuesday to share the exciting update as they wrapped up warm against the Welsh countryside breeze in matching black puffer coats.
The I'm A Celeb hosts looked super excited as they joked about waiting on the 2021 stars of the show to arrive on set.
The I'm A Celeb hosts looked super excited in the snap
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The pair confirmed that filming is underway
Alongside the latest update, the pair penned: "We're here!! Just holding fort until our celebs arrive."
And it won't be long until the stars of the 2021 series are thrown into the deep end as the much-loved ITV show is set to return on Sunday, November 21.
The stellar line-up of stars are gearing up for the gruesome trials which lay ahead for them at Gwrych Castle in Wales.
EastEnders Adam Woodyatt and Corrie star Simon Gregson are set to join French football legend David Ginola, former Saturday's singer Frankie Bridge, Strictly's Arlene Phillips, Good Morning Britain host, Richard Madeley, and DJ Locksmith.
The pair sent fans into meltdown with their latest update
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They will also join Emmerdale's Danny Miller, Paralympian Kadeena Cox, Athlete Matty Lee, BBC's Breakfast Louise Minchin, Radio 1XTRA host Snoochie Shy, and music star Naughty Boy.
Ahead of the new series, Ant and Dec have been teasing their comeback on social media, recently confirming Kiosk Cledwyn, who replaced Kiosk Kev in the 2020 series, would be returning to the ITV show.
And this year's set has already transformed by ITV and it is set to be bigger and better than last year.
Following Ant and Dec's latest update, fans have descended into meltdown as they look forward to seeing the celebs take part in the terrifying trials.
The official line-up for this year's I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
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Underneath the new Instagram post, I'm A Celeb fans shared their incredible excitement.
"I seriously cannot wait!! It's not normal how excited I am for this to start," one fans gushed.
"Omg it's happening!!!! I'm counting down the days," another echoed.
"YES! I have a feeling this is going to be such a great series! Can't wait to see you two back in action," someone else enthused.
I'm A Celebrity kicks off on Sunday November 21 on ITV.
I'm A Celebrity 2021: Why aren't Adam Woodyatt and Simon Gregson in 2021 line-up?
Maura Higgins' cosy day with Molly-Mae Hague after ex Giovanni declares 'love' for Rose
I'm A Celebrity set for tensions as five celebs want role of camp chef
Harry Potter cast reunite as stars celebrate 20th anniversary of first film


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Q: AngularJS with Restangular is sending cookies automatically The problem is, our server, let's say it's under 1.2.3.4 IP address, has administration and client placed in:
http://1.2.3.4/admin/
http://1.2.3.4/client/

Administration is setting csrftoken and sessionid in the cookies to keep user logged in onto administration. Though my client is running on AngularJS with Rectangular, and I'm using localStorage for this kind of info.
And when logged in onto admin, because it's the same domain name, client also sends that cookie on every request but I don't need that, and in some cases this is making a mess in the behaviour of the client app, e.g. even user is not logged in on client, it still gets information as he would be logged in (cookies are always send and user account is the same as in administration).
The question is, how I could disable all the cookies in my Angular app (Restangular?) so that cookies won't be sent automatically?


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New Inside Out Trailer Reminds Us Why We Love It When Pixar Makes Us Cry
By Joanna Robinson
The teaser for Pixar's latest film, Inside Out, begins with a montage of the animation studio's greatest hits. All the most emotional moments from previous Pixar joints are there including, yes, that scene from Up. Sorry to spring that on you in the middle of your Thursday. But this emotional montage isn't just here to remind you that Pixar is great, it's here to set up the premise their latest project. Inside Out tells the story of the little emotional voices inside your head. (Hence the choice of Aerosmith's "Sweet Emotion" for the soundtrack.) In this case, we've got Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling), and Sadness (Phyllis Smith) operating a command center of sorts in the mind of a pre-pubescent girl named Riley.
Inside Out director Peter Docter (the man who reduced you to a puddle of tears with Up) based Riley volatile emotions on his own daughter's tumultuous adolescence. He told Entertainment Weekly: "[As parents] we were like, 'Wow, that's so unlike her, what's going on her brain?' And that's what lead to the heart of the story—the question of what goes on inside our own minds." The plot of Inside Out will switch back and forth between the day-to-day life of Riley and the dream-like interior of her brain. So, basically, Pixar does Herman's Head with Amy Poehler as our guide? Yes please. Inside Out opens June 19, 2015.
Joanna Robinson is a senior staff writer at Vanity Fair.
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Location: Wrangell Harbor Weather: 53 degrees, rain Forecast: Cloudy with periods of rain/fog, light SE winds Long range: Weather forecast in for an improving trend over the next several days.
We finished provisioning CAMAI in the morning with ice, propane and groceries.
Location: Wrangell Harbor Weather: 54 degrees, rain showers, fog Forecast: Winds SE at 10 knots, seas 2 feet. Wind switching to northerly tomorrow.
Main Street road construction has been ongoing for about a year, according to locals.
Today is a "lay day" in Wrangell, one of our favorite towns in southeast Alaska. Barb did laundry in the morning and attended a charity luncheon with Janet.


Say hello to Selena Gomez like you've never seen her before! The baby-faced ex Disney star, 22, stripped down for the cover ofV magazine.
Oh boy! Looks like Justin Bieber has some platinum blonde hair now!
Rita Ora stepped out at 'Fashion Rocks' rocking a trend that has certainly made it's debut this Fashion Week.
Cara Delevingne is not on your typical "model diet" and her love for bacon just got real serious.
Kendall & Kylie Jenner celebrated their DuJour Magazine cover at Lavo in NYC last night and they looked AMAZING.
Well….Jared Leto showed up to the iHeartRadio Awards Thursday evening wearing a MAN SKIRT!
Kelly Osbourne showed off her new rocker hairstyle last night at the Radio Disney Music Awards here in LA.
Jared Leto can literally do no wrong. Even when he wears a Hawaiian shirt, thai boxing shorts, galaxy leggings and a scarf…I'm still in love.


Anyone considering pursuing a real estate career would do well to make the most of all the tools at their disposal. In an increasingly interconnected world, having the skills and technology to reach clients - both established and potential - will be the difference between success and failure.
As a real estate agent, you'll be competing against other agents for the attention of clients. Therefore, you need to be able to communicate clearly and concisely exactly what it is you can offer clients and why they should choose you over any of the other agents in the local area.
With social media becoming an increasingly integral part of everyday life, mastering these skills will help put you in a great position to garner attention and foster relationships. Not only does this provide you with a softer, more human appearance than a website - but being able to actively interact with people and respond to queries is a great way to begin business.
Furthermore, using these tools to keep an eye on other real estate professionals will allow you to see what you're up against. Writing and posting pieces of real estate advice and tips could be a great way to give yourself a point of difference, providing your clients with a service free of charge that can help them make the best decisions possible.
By providing a transparent iteration of yourself online - and across a wide range of different avenues - you can help to gain the trust of your clients. If buyers feel appreciated by their agent and trust them, chances are they will come back to them if they decide to pursue new real estate goals in the future.
Furthermore, build your business off referrals. Take the time to go the extra mile, as people will talk and your business will spread by word of mouth.


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Q: Has the Core Data database persistent storage location changed I was getting the persistent storage error that has been reported by many others.  However in my case it was not due to changing the database model.  I chased that rabbit for a couple of hours.  Finally one post lead me to try and delete the database itself.  I went to the directory my URL pointed to
url=/Users/ccox/Library/Application Support/iPhone Simulator/7.1/Applications/8A231E05-B3A2-4E83-8C81-6B3989C262A5/Library/Documentation/DBEViewDocumentand
it didn't exist.
url=/Users/ccox/Library/Application Support/iPhone Simulator/7.1/Applications/8A231E05-B3A2-4E83-8C81-6B3989C262A5/Library/
was there but the Documentation directory was not there.
Here is the code I am using to get the URL
NSFileManager *fileManager = [NSFileManager defaultManager];
NSURL *documentsDirectory =[[fileManager URLsForDirectory:NSDocumentationDirectory inDomains:NSUserDomainMask] firstObject];
NSString *documentName = @"DBEViewDocument";
self.url = [documentsDirectory URLByAppendingPathComponent:documentName];
self.document = [[UIManagedDocument alloc] initWithFileURL:self.url];
NSLog(@"url=%@",[self.url path]);

The output from the NSLog is the output URL above.
Is there a setting somewhere that sets the destination location for that documents directory?  Apparently the Documentation directory is a not a standard directory since it's not created as part of the application install.
I went ahead and created the Documentation directory and now everything is working fine (at least that far), but I can't believe this is by design and that everyone is having to do this.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Chip

A: You're using the wrong directory. NSDocumentationDirectory is not a standard location for documents, and is not created by default. You want NSDocumentDirectory, which is created by default.


This resource guide identifies high-quality, useful resources that address various aspects of accessibility: developing an accessibility statement, conducting an accessibility audit, acquiring accessible technology, and building professional development resources on accessibility for school staff and others.
Digital accessibility is an important issue that needs to be front and center for educators across the country. However, implementing a comprehensive accessibility initiative throughout an entire agency or institution can seem like an overwhelming task. Fortunately, there are actions you can take in the short term (even today!) to help get you started.
The Center on Technology and Disability has identified a number of high-quality, useful resources to address issues of accessibility in several key areas: developing an accessibility statement, conducting an accessibility audit, procuring accessible technology, and building professional development and training resources on accessibility for your staff.
No matter where your organization stands regarding progress toward improving digital accessibility, an accessibility statement is critical to success. Your statement informs your users that (1) accessibility is a priority; (2) steps have been, or are being, taken to address accessibility; and (3) specific contacts are available to provide assistance and are open to receive feedback.
Although the ideal accessibility audit includes actual users to evaluate the accessibility of your resources, in conjunction with the use of accessibility tracking software, a number of excellent, free resources are available that can help you identify high-priority items, gaps in your accessibility efforts, and related issues.
When purchasing technology, it's imperative to work with contractors and vendors to determine whether their products or devices are accessible. When working with vendors, it is recommended that you use an accessibility template and ensure that all contracts include language on the accessibility of the items under consideration.
A critical component of accessibility is securing buy-in from all of your stakeholders, including teachers, administrators, and other staff in your school, district, or institution. Get started by offering training and support to inform your team about the legal mandates for providing accessible digital content, resources, and devices to meet the needs of all students.
These quick tutorial videos show how to make Word and PowerPoint documents compliant with the laws related to accessibility. This information is especially important for teachers and others who are developing their own learning materials.


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Reporting on RACE
Veronike Collazo graduated from the University of Missouri in May 2016 with degrees in journalism (print and digital news reporting) and political science. Her dream is to report on race and social justice, to put her knowledge of racial justice and queer and feminist theory to use, and to continue learning more. Follow her on Twitter @UniqueVeronike or send her an email at vacollazo93@gmail.com.
Mike Mandell graduated from the University of Missouri in May 2016 with a degree in journalism (print/digital) and a history minor. He plans to be a sports reporter. Follow him on Twitter @MichaelJMandell or email him at MichaelJMandell@Gmail.com.
Kevin Modelski graduated from the University of Missouri in May 2016 with a degree in journalism (print and digital sports reporting) and a minor in Spanish. He wants to find a job as a reporter. Follow him on Twitter @KevinModelski or send him an email at kevinmodelski@gmail.com.
Elise Schmelzer graduated from the University of Missouri in May 2016 with degrees in journalism and Spanish. She hopes to report on criminal justice. Follow her on Twitter @eliseschmelzer or email at elisemschmelzer@gmail.com.
Ryan Williamson graduated from the University of Missouri in May 2016 with a degree in journalism (print and digital sports reporting). He hopes to find a career in sports reporting. Follow him on Twitter @rwilliamson29 or send him an email at rwilliamson29@gmail.com.
Zachary Van Epps graduated from the University of Missouri in May 2016 with a degree in journalism (print and digital news editing). He will return to the University of Missouri in the fall to pursue a master's degree in journalism with an emphasis on magazine editing. Follow him on Twitter @ZacharyVanEpps or send him an email at zacharyvanepps@gmail.com.


A really realistic "Faux" Succulent. A great decorative accessory for adding a little understated charm and a botanical touch. Very in vogue right now and they look really good in our Aged Terracotta Pots.


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Please have a look a the web site of the Tourist Office of Paris.
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A selection of hotels near the Cite des Sciences et de l'Industrie in ascending order of price.


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Bruker Introduces 2nd Generation of Successful S1 TITAN™ Advanced Handheld XRF Analyzer
New S1 TITAN handheld XRF analyzer
Bruker Elemental introduces the 2nd generation of its S1 TITAN handheld XRF analyzer platform.
KENNEWICK, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2014 -- Bruker Elemental introduces the 2nd generation of its S1 TITAN handheld XRF analyzer platform. Based on extensive customer feedback, the new S1 TITAN enhancements include a weatherproof IP54-rated housing and optional integrated camera & small spot collimator. In addition, the protective TITAN Detector ShieldTM has been made standard for all models. The patented SharpBeamTM collimator technology remains a standard feature in all S1 TITAN models. The SharpBeam optimized geometry has many user benefits, including improved measurement precision, reduced power requirements and increased battery life.
The new S1 TITAN is available in four configurations: S1 TITAN 200, 300, 600 and 800. S1 TITAN 600 and 800 use a thin film window and FASTTM SDD detector for analysis of up to 37 elements, including light elements such as Mg, Al and Si, without the need for a vacuum or helium gas flush. S1 TITAN 200 and 300 are value analyzers with SiPIN detectors. When equipped with an aluminized Kapton® window, the S1 TITAN is also able to measure in-process samples at temperatures up to 500°C.
The new S1 TITAN covers a wide range of applications and materials. Whether it's in aerospace or automotive applications, in metals processing or fabrication, in electronics manufacturing, in a refinery, in a power plant, in mining, in recycling and scrap sorting, in consumer products testing, in field environmental analysis, or in the testing laboratory— the S1 TITAN will quickly and accurately analyze the elemental composition and identify the alloys of your sample or parts being tested. The S1 TITAN is capable of analyzing a vast list of materials, including industrial metals, exotic aerospace alloys, e-scrap, drill core, soil, consumer goods, and more.
In addition, the S1 TITAN is available configured specifically to analyze precious metals. Given the current fluctuation in gold prices, knowing the exact concentration is critical. Handheld XRF is a very quick and easy way to measure the value of gold jewelry, which is being sold or purchased.
John Landefeld, Executive Vice President of the Bruker Elemental Division, commented: "Customer feedback is a critical part of our design process, and has resulted in several further improvements to the very successful S1 TITAN platform: our redesigned 2nd generation S1 TITAN now allows customers the flexibility to choose a collimated small spot (3, 5 or 8mm), in addition to an integrated camera. The new IP54-rated housing allows the S1 TITAN to be used under demanding environmental conditions. Also, the popular TITAN Detector ShieldTM is now standard on all models. The result is one of the most durable handheld XRF analyzers on the market today. In addition, our patented SharpBeamTM technology reduces weight and power consumption. In terms of analytical performance and proprietary algorithms, the S1 TITAN has made even further progress for many important metals, mining and recycling applications and calibrations, and today represents the best available handheld XRF system for fast, easy-to-use, accurate, reliable and automated elemental analysis and positive material identification."
The new S1 TITAN is Bruker's best-in-class handheld XRF analyzer, and it complements Bruker's research line of portable XRF analyzers, the Tracer. Please visit our website or contact us for additional information on the new S1 TITAN at: www.bruker.com/s1titan
Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ: BRKR) is a leading provider of high-performance scientific instruments and solutions for molecular and materials research, as well as for diagnostics, industrial and applied analysis. Bruker designs and manufactures a complete line of handheld XRF (HH-XRF) analyzers. For more information, please visit www.bruker.com/hhxrf
Jerry Sooter
Bruker Elemental Division
E: jerry.sooter@bruker-elemental.net


We are His ambassadors to a world that is not our home. We represent another King and another Kingdom. We are going to the Kingdom of the Earth on behalf of the Kingdom of Heaven, and things of eternal import are at stake.
We represent Jesus whether we like it or not. We don't stop representing Christ … ever. We will be an ambassador – for better or worse. People can't see God, but they can see us. They can be drawn to or pushed away from the One we represent based on how we, as ambassadors, represent God. Here is the broader context for Paul's message about ambassadorship: " Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people's sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God." (2 Corinthians 5:17- 21).
When then Vice-President Cheney was in town to campaign a number of years ago, I went outside the civic center to meet the picketers. I talked to a guy holding a sign showing his opposition to multi-national corporations, and two girls holding a sign that said, "I hate Bush." None of them could give me an articulate reason for their protest.
An ambassador for Christ must seek to know the character, mind, and purposes of Christ. This means being equipped with not just the knowledge, but the experience and wisdom that comes from understanding God, His Word, His world, and His people.
It isn't possible to never give offense as an ambassador for Christ, because the message can be offensive (Luke. 6:26; 1 Corinthians 1:23). But we must do our best to "put no stumbling block in anyone's path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way…" (2 Corinthians 6:3).
The message is difficult enough without us giving people additional reason to turn away. Paul notes all the ways in which he "becomes all things to all people" in 1 Corinthians 9:19-22 "so that I may save some . . . " It's not good when the biggest barrier for people to overcome is Christians. You may have heard this famous quote from Ghandi: "I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ."
We must pray for the wisdom to know how to connect and genuinely enter into the lives of those around us without compromising our morality or faith. It's part of being "in the world but not of it" (John 17:15-16). We "put no stumbling block" in the way. We "commend ourselves in every way." We "become all things to all people."
Because ambassadors bring themselves along in everything they do, their presence can either make or break the message. Paul tells us how we can embrace the transformative grace with which God heals us in such a way that we come effective ambassadors: "in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the armor of righteousness…" (2 Corinthians 6:5-7).
"Purity" is used here probably to refer to sexual purity, but has a broader meaning that encompasses all of life. We are called to be pure from the inside out – morally clean, able to live without fear of what others may find out about us.
"Understanding" refers to an in-depth understanding of the Christian world view (2 Timothy. 2:15). It's first-hand experience; applied knowledge. It doesn't mean we have to have all the answers, but we are constantly seeking in some way to understand our faith and our experience better.
"Patience" is staying power; being long tempered instead of short tempered. We can listen to or see things hostile to our faith without getting immediately angry and defensive. If someone says, "I think Christianity is stupid," and starts to rant, can we listen patiently, trying to understand what they are saying?
"Kindness" refers to cultivating a high view of other people and treating them with respect. It's meeting real needs – not just spiritual, but relational, financial, emotional. It's treating people in God's image as if they actually bore God's image.
We need to relate to others with patience and kindness. It's how God treats us, and it's intended to lead us to repentance (Romans 2:4).
"Truthful Speech" does not compromise on reality, and we must be boldly proclaimed even if it is offensive. God does not want anyone to perish (2 Peter 3:9), and neither should we. But our bold proclamations should be kind. Treating people badly does not serve the purpose of spreading the good news. Our goal is to see them saved, not shamed.
"The Holy Spirit" gives us the power of God to take God's word, our words, our lives, and point people toward Christ. We don't have to force the issue. We "plant and water" (1 Corinthians 3:7), but God brings the harvest.
Be Patient. Be Present. Be Faithful.
A lot can be accomplished with sincere love, and with the power and protection of the righteousness of God.