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Live While You're Still Alive – Burna Boy Dishes Sound Words Of Advises To Fans
Damini Ogulu, the Nigerian Grammy award-winning singer, popularly known as Burna Boy, has advised his fans to live their lives to the fullest while they were alive.
In his Tuesday post via his Instagram stories, the singer wrote about the uncertainties of life, as he advised fans to do whatever they wanted to as tomorrow is not guaranteed for anyone.
He noted that if one died, their loved ones will only mourn but life would go on.
Burna Boy wrote, "Nobody is so important to the world that the world won't move on without. That thing you said you will do tomorrow might never be done because there is no guarantee that you will be here tomorrow.
"If you die now trust me your girl, your man, your family, best friends, everyone will mourn but their lives will go on.
"Please live now! Live while you're alive. Nobody has seen al Jannah/ heaven and come back to tell you for sure what's really next.
"Don't ever wish you had said something. Say it! Don't ever wish you had done something. Do it!"
In agreement with his post, Nigerian actress Funke Akindele-Bello shared the screenshot of the advice from Burna Boy's Instagram story on her verified Instagram page.
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Q: Status: "MariaDB server is down" mariadb.service: Failed with result 'exit-code' I need help as my mysql server is stuck.
Operating system: CentOS 8
What have I tried so far based on information received from /var/log/mysql:
(1) Reinstalling the server: sudo apt reinstall mariadb-server. No positive change
(2) Disabling the gssapi module: I commented out plugin-load-add=auth_gssapi.so in my /etc/my.cnf
(3) Extending the limit of max files handling: sudo systemctl edit mariadb.service then added the line:
[Service]
LimitNOFILE=102400

sudo systemctl daemon-reload
sudo systemctl restart mysql

(4) Set my innodb in recovery mode: vi /etc/my.cnf then innodb_force_recovery=1
So far I am stuck and I am strongly pressed to find a solution
Status: "MariaDB server is down"
Aug 24 19:30:51 steve systemd[1]: Starting MariaDB 10.3 database server...
Aug 24 19:30:51 steve mysql-check-socket[3034]: Socket file /var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock exists.
Aug 24 19:30:51 steve mysql-check-socket[3034]: No process is using /var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock, which means it is a garbage, so it will be removed>
Aug 24 19:30:52 steve mysql-prepare-db-dir[3062]: Database MariaDB is probably initialized in /var/lib/mysql already, nothing is done.
Aug 24 19:30:52 steve mysql-prepare-db-dir[3062]: If this is not the case, make sure the /var/lib/mysql is empty before running mysql-prepare-db->
Aug 24 19:30:52 steve mysqld[3100]: 2022-08-24 19:30:52 0 [Note] /usr/libexec/mysqld (mysqld 10.3.17-MariaDB) starting as process 3100 ...
Aug 24 19:30:53 steve systemd[1]: mariadb.service: Main process exited, code=exited, status=1/FAILURE
Aug 24 19:30:53 steve systemd[1]: mariadb.service: Failed with result 'exit-code'

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In my opinion, every disease has cure so just like that addiction also has the treatment. Recovery CNT is one of the best detox centers in Middlesex, New Jersey. It Provides drug detoxification treatment, Pain pill treatment, Suboxone detoxification, etc.


Village settled around a lake will come under which pattern?
Village settled around a lake will come under Nebular pattern.
In a village in Karnataka, people started cultivating crops all around a lake which was always filled with water.


Betfair and Betdaq have been the most popular online betting exchanges. Which one is better? Here are my pros and cons for both.
Well, Betfair still holds the first position in regards to traded volumes. You will find that amounts of money available on Betfair are higher then on Betdaq. It's not a critical difference unless you bet thousands of pounds in a single bet though. Medium traders will not have any problems with liquidity on Betdaq.
Before, when Betdaq was not so popular, Betfair has got leadership in it's API development and there were much more bots for Betfair than for Betdaq. Nowadays this difference is not so big, Betdaq API is well designed and many companies offer their software in two versions – for Betfair and Betdaq, like Betsender. Some vendors even provide their Betdaq software for free. But I have to admit that because of Betfair's popularity, vendors still develop more bots for Betfair than Betdaq. You still can find a good Betdaq bot though.
This is where Betdaq is better than Betfair. Although, both exchanges have the same base commission of 5%, Betfair have additional commissions which may be hidden and not too clear to all traders. First, is Betfair's transactions and data charges. You will not not be charged if you bet on Betfair's website, but you can be badly surprised if you decide to bet or trade with Betfair bots. Betfair will charge you for excessive data requests and this can turn out in a considerable amount of money. Second, is Betfair's premium charges. Successful traders who make consistent profits are liable for these premium charges which Betfair takes out from winnings. Although, most of people are not about for this, many top traders have big concerns for this rule. Both Betfair and Betdaq have a system of discounts depending on your betting activity. Betdaq sometimes run special promotions, for example, at the moment all UK and Irish in-play horse racing events have 2% commission.
Both exchanges have similar rules for deposits and withdrawals. You can deposit with PayPal, debit and credit cards, bank transfers and other electronic methods. One rule applying here is that you must withdraw to the same source that you used for deposit. Almost all deposits and withdrawals are free or have a small commission around 1.5%.
Personally I prefer Betdaq for it's professional look and less aggressive ads campaigns. One other Betdaq's advantage is more options and features available through the web interface. For instance, you can choose odds format (decimal, fractions or american), back or lay all selections at particular price, single click betting, trading history, free tips and many others. Also the minimum stake on Betdaq is £0.5 against £2 on Betfair.
I remember Betfair crashing several times. Markets were suspended and traders were unable to trade in-play. There were problems with long delays, Betfair freezed and worked slow because of high volume of requests at times of big events like Cheltenham festival. Hopefully it's all fixed and will not be a problem in future. I don't know if such problems were on Betdaq though, because I spent most time with Betfair.
I think if liquidity is not critical, you should seriously consider Betdaq as your betting exchange. There is a lot of trading software for Betdaq at the moment and many of them are free. Betdaq does not charges hidden fees and is more friendly to users. If you can't find a software with required features or liquidity on your 1st place, you should look at Betfair.
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Shaking Hands after the End of Every Obligatory Prayer – Shaikh 'Abdus-Salaam bin Barjiss
by AbdurRahman.org September 29, 2014 July 8, 2019
AUTHOR: Shaikh 'Abdus-Salaam bin Barjiss
SOURCE: Al-I'laam 'an ba'adi Ahkaam-is-Salaam (pg. 36-37)
PRODUCED BY: Al-Ibaanah.com
Many people ask on the ruling of what some people do nowadays, such as the shaking of hands between those next to each other – on the right and justify – after finishing from performing the prayer.
Shaikh-ul-Islaam Ibn Taimiyyah, may Allaah have mercy on him, answered this type of question when he said:
"Shaking hands after prayer is not prescribed in the Sunnah. Rather, it is an innovation, and Allaah knows best." [Majmoo'-ul-Fataawaa: 23/339]
And how beautiful is what Ibn-ul-Haaj, may Allaah have mercy on him, said, whilst advising the student of knowledge:
"And he should refrain from what they have introduced from shaking hands after the Morning Prayer, the 'Asr Prayer and the Jumu'ah Prayer. In fact, some of them in these times have even gone so far as to do this after all of the five daily prayers! And all of this is from innovations. The proper place for shaking hands, according to the Religion, is only at the time when a Muslim encounters his brother, not after the five daily prayers. All of this is from innovations. Wherever the Religion has placed it (i.e. the act of shaking hands), we too should place it. Therefore, this act (of shaking hands after prayer) should be avoided and the one who does it should be reprimanded for what he has brought forth from opposition to the Sunnah." [Al-Madkhal: 2/223]
The great scholar, Ibn Hajr Al-Haytamee said:
"What people do from shaking hands directly after the five daily prayers is detested (makrooh). It has no basis in the Religion."
Some scholars have also indicated that shaking hands after prayer is from the ways of the Rawaafid, may Allaah debase them. [See As-Si'aayah (pg. 264) of the great scholar AlLuknawee]
O Muslim, after having heard the words of the scholars on this aspect of shaking hands (after every prayer), you have no choice except but to abandon it, detest it and instruct the people to forsake it, out of caution from falling into innovations, which violate an individual's religion and detract from his deeds.
And you must know that these scholars' ruling this act of shaking hands (after prayer) to be an innovation is based on the premise that it is an act of worship that was introduced after the time of the Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and the first three generations (of Muslims, i.e. the Salaf). The Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever does a deed that is not in conformity with our affair (i.e. Sunnah), he is rejected."
And you will surely be amazed at how innovations cling tightly onto the hearts of those who were raised upon it to the point that they become like armor for these innovations, protecting it from harm and destruction, whereas Ahlus-Sunnah suffer weakness and humiliation for the sake of defending and reviving the acts of the Sunnah and refuting and showing sternness against those who oppose it.
Don't you see this innovation and how the people guard it, believing it to be an act of nearness to Allaah? This is such that if a person were to give the slightest hint that he dislikes such an act, the people will call out to him from every direction accusing him of having brought a new religion!! And all of this came about due to the scholars' laxity in waging war against innovations – even though they be small – and due to their leniency in implementing the Sunnah – even though it may cause divisions. So verily, to Allaah we belong and to Him we will return. And Allaah is sufficient for us and the best of guardians.
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HxW: 25 x 95 mm (approx)
Candle opening: 22 - 25 mm (approx)
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Deborah Sweeney returned to New Zealand to establish her fashion label in 2002 after working for Jill Stuart in New York and designing for High St stores, such as Top Shop and H&M in London. She completed her Fashion Diploma at Massey University, Wellington in 1991, and also studied accessories at the London Royal College of Fashion in 2000. Her collections were stocked in select boutiques around the globe - including the UK, USA, Japan, Denmark and Australia. Previous collections have received credits from several international fashion publications including: UK Vogue, Vogue Girl, Women Wear Daily, ID, Nylon, Jane, Lucky and Elle Magazine.
After 15 years of her label and looking for a change of pace, Deborah took a short sabbatical to spend some time with her youngest before he started school. It was during this time that she completed a clay workshop and fell in love with ceramics. Deborah left fashion behind in 2017 and has been making ceramics every spare moment since.
Deborah places importance on quality materials and workmanship - buying less and buying well. Deborah's work is made from New Zealand clay, hand blended with New Zealand volcanic sand which creates a lovely random speckle when melted at high temperature. She works out of her home studio in Days Bay, Wellington, New Zealand, where she lives with her artist husband, Niels Meyer-Westfeld, and their two boys Lars and Romeo.


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Thorbjørn Frydenlund (15 November 1892 – 13 February 1989) was a Norwegian wrestler.

He competed in Greco-Roman lightweight at the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was a brother of Richard Frydenlund, and both represented the club IF Ørnulf.

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Snappy Salads announces the addition of Rob Viveros as CEO. Prior to joining Snappy Salads, Viveros was the CEO for MCrowd, a Dallas-based restaurant company that owns and operates 32 locations including Mi Cocina, Taco Diner, and The Mercury. Prior to that, Viveros spent 20 years with Darden Restaurants in multiple capacities, most recently as executive senior vice president of operations. Viveros is familiar with Snappy Salads as he has served on the board since July 2016.
"I am very excited for this opportunity to join Snappy Salads. Over the last 12 years, Chris [Dahlander] and every team member have created an outstanding healthy and eco-friendly restaurant. It is my honor and privilege to continue the growth and development of Snappy Salads," Viveros says.
Chris Dahlander, founder, will remain chairman of the board and take on the title of chief marketing officer. Dave Orenstein will occupy the newly created role of chief development officer to concentrate on upcoming growth opportunities.
"After a year of explosive growth, our focus in 2018 will be on developing our team of dedicated professionals and creating more and more loyal guests by helping them discover satisfying and craveable salads," Dahlander says.
Snappy Salads currently operates 17 restaurants in Texas and will open its third Houston location in the downtown tunnel in April.


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CORK, WINE'S BEST FRIEND
Myths and frequently asked questions
THE CORK
What is cork?
Cork is the outer bark of the cork oak (Quercus Suber L), an endemic tree of the Mediterranean basin that occupies more than two million hectares throughout the world. It is also the name by which the cork oak is known. The cork oak is a very long-lived tree and its productive life lasts between 150 and 200 years. Thanks to its regenerative capacity, the bark can be removed at intervals of between 9 and 14 years.
Where does cork come from?
Cork is extracted from the trunk of the cork oak without causing damage to the tree. The cork oak only grows in areas where there is a Mediterranean climate, so extraction of the bark is practiced in the Western Mediterranean and especially in the Iberian Peninsula. In Spain, cork is produced mainly in Extremadura, Andalusia and Catalonia.
CORK OAK
What is a cork oak?
The cork oak (or Quercus Suber L) is a perennial tree of the Fagaceae family native to the Western Mediterranean. Its outer bark is cork, which has favoured the exploitation of cork oak forests.
Why is the cork oak called Quercus Suber L?
It is so named because the cork oak is part of the oak family (Quercus) and is a subspecies (suber). The final "L" corresponds to the initial of "Lineus", who was the botanist who first identified the species.
How long does it last the productive life of a cork oak?
It lastsbetween 170 and 250 years.
How and where do cork oaks grow?
Cork oaks grow at an altitude between 0 and 800 meters above sea level and rarely appear at higher altitudes. They require a mild oceanic climate, with average annual rainfall between 600 and 1000 mm, with average annual temperatures around 15 ° C and a relative humidity between 65 and 80%.
What is the largest and oldest cork oak in the world?
The largest and oldest cork oak in the world is called "o Sobreiro Assobiador" (the "whistler"), it is found in Portugal and was planted in 1783. This tree is 16 meters high and it takes at least 5 people to surround it.
What is cork extraction?
The process of extracting the outer bark of the cork oak which, if done correctly, is carried out without causing any damage to the tree. It generally takes place between the months of June and August, depending on the weather. It is mainly a manual process, although lately machines have been designed to facilitate the extraction process.
When does the first cork harvesting take place?
The first harvesting takes place when the cork oak is between 35 and 40 years old, it is practiced only if the trunk has a minimum diameter of between 65 and 70 centimeters Guía de Recomendaciones y Medidas de adaptación al cambio climático en la gestión de Quercus Suber" , Life Suber / ORDER project of May 11, 1988, on the regulation of obtaining cork and the improvement of cork oak forests of the Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Generalitat of Catalonia).
Do you have to cut down the tree to extract the cork?
Never! Only the outer bark of the cork oak is removed, but the tree does not suffer any damage and it regenerates itself, so a cork tree can be stripped at least 10 times throughout its life.
Why is cork removal one of the highest paying agricultural jobs?
Because of the specialization. The removal of the cork requires a good level of expertise in order to extract the outer bark of the cork oak correctly and without damaging the tree. It is a job that is concentrated in certain months of the year, it is physically demanding and not all people who do forestry work have the knowledge and experience to do it.
Did you know that there are no two equal cork oaks?
As cork is a natural material, each cork slab that is extracted from the trees is different and has a unique thickness and porosity.
What is suberculture?
The word suberculture refers to the sustainable management and use of cork oaks as well as the set of techniques and knowledge to practice their cultivation through rational use. The digital repository of documents of the Autonomous University of Barcelona contains an extensive directory that contents bibliography related to suberculture.
Besides cork, what other activities make cork oak forests viable?
There are several forestry, agronomic and hunting activities that are viable in the cork oak forests. Examples are the harvesting of plants and mushrooms, livestock, ornithology, ecotourism or hunting.
Why are cork oak forests natural firebreaks?
The cork oak is a forest typical of the Mediterranean, therefore it is adapted to dry summers and possible forest fires thanks to its outer bark, cork.
Cork is a natural fire-retardant shelter; this means that when there is a fire, the cork bark burns superficially but inside the plant is still alive. Unlike other types of forests, a burned cork oak can be inhabited within a few years of being burned.
How important are cork oaks?
The cork oak forest contributes to the preservation of biodiversity and the survival of many species of native fauna, some in danger of extinction such as the Iberian lynx, which is the species of feline that is most at risk of disappearing in the world. They are also a sink for CO2, have high resistance to fire, contribute to sustainable forest use, offer a natural, recyclable and renewable product such as cork, contribute to the promotion of the circular economy and are a barrier against desertification.
How important are the cork oak forests for the preservation of the species?
Cork oak forests are one of the 35 richest global ecosystems in the world for the conservation of biodiversity, being equated to the Amazon, the island of Borneo or the African Savannah. There are 135 species of plants, 42 birds, almost 40 different mammals and more than 20 species of reptiles and amphibians. They have innumerable environmental benefits such as the regulation of the hydrological cycle, soil conservation or fire prevention (Source: Cork Initiative).
THE CORK STOPPER
How many corks are obtained from each tree?
Between 40 and 60 kilos of cork are extracted each time (Cork Information Bureau | 2019). Of these, 80% would be prepared cork and for each kilo of this prepared cork, approximately 62 stoppers come out.
How many stoppers can be made with a ton of cork?
With one ton of raw cork, an average of 49,000 stoppers can be made (Source: Systecode 2020), although the quantity varies depending on the quality of the cork and any defects that may exist.
Can you make natural stoppers from first-extraction cork?
No, the bark will not be optimal to make natural stoppers until the third cork extraction from the tree, as it would not have the necessary mechanical properties to be able to carry out its function: to cover and seal bottles without leaks.
What is the price of a cork stopper?
This depends on the type of stopper. The most difficult stoppers to make and which require a higher quality of cork are the extra quality natural cork stoppers. The price is around one euro per unit.
The agglomerated stoppers, on the other hand, come from a more industrialized process; they take advantage of the leftovers from making natural cork stoppers. These caps are cheaper and can be found from 20 euro cents per cap.
Is it possible to improve the quality of cork stoppers?
The cork sector has made an enormous effort to satisfy the expectations of the best wineries in the world. In fact, cork stoppers are the only ones that are conform to UNE and ISO standards. There is a specific quality certification for the cork industry (Systecode) and millions of euros have been invested in research, and also in the search in the improvement and quality assurance of stoppers from a sensory and physical perspective.
Can cork stoppers be recycled?
Yes. Cork stoppers are fully recyclable, biodegradable and reusable. Although new caps cannot be made, other applications can be found in areas such as construction, design, fashion, cosmetics and gardening. Currently, cork stoppers are managed as compostable organic material (brown container) but there are appearing more and more initiatives for their recycling.
Where can cork stoppers be recycled?
Currently the cork stoppers are managed through the brown container for composting. The Catalan Cork Institute Foundation works to develop a system for the recovery and recycling of caps to be used in the construction and maintenance of urban spaces (playgrounds and tree pots).
Can I choose wines sealed with proximity cork?
Yes, a clear example is the Taps de Finca initiative ("Estate cork stoppers") promoted by the Regulatory Council of the Empordà Designation of Origin and the Catalan Cork Institute Foundation, with the support of AECORK. The Taps de Finca brand identifies corks and bottles that have been covered with local cork stoppers.
This seal is adopted by the wineries participating in the project and which have bottled their wines with cork stoppers made with cork extracted from cork oaks located in the same Empordà wineries or on farms located in the territory of the DO. In addition, all the estate cork stoppers have been made by Catalan cork companies.
We can identify the wines sealed with Tap de Finca because we find its logo on the label and the cap. Check out the companies that are part of Taps de Finca.
What does the drawing on the base of the cava stopper mean?
If the cork stopper has a four-pointed star, the cava has been made using the champagnoise method. If it is rectangular in shape, the sparkling wine has been fermented directly in the bottle. If the shape is circular, it is 'Granvas', the name given to sparkling wine whose second fermentation has been carried out in a hermetically sealed tank, for at least three weeks, and which is subsequently transferred to bottles for marketing. Finally, if the stopper has an equilateral triangle, it is a sparkling wine, of medium quality and to which carbon dioxide has been artificially added.
Who invented the cork stopper?
The generalization of the use of stoppers in bottles is usually attributed to the monk Dom Pérignon, but the truth is that the English were already using them long before the French. Since the late sixteenth century, all Shakespearean wines came to England in barrels from France, and the English bottled them themselves with cork stoppers from Spain and France (Champagne, cava and other sparkling wines, Tom Stevenson ).
What is the origin of cork stoppers?
We know that since the 5th century BC the Greeks used amphoras sealed with cork to store wine. Some of these ancient amphoras have been found at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea and it has been possible to verify from the Institut Català del Suro Foundation and by means of electron microscopy that, despite aging due to the effect of water, the cork maintained its properties and cellular structure.
However, the exponential use of cork stoppers is related to the beginning of the marketing of bottled wine in the 17th century. It is known that around the year 1800, Arxer, a cork maker from Sant Feliu de Guíxols, had an annual production of wine corks in the order of millions and champagne corks in the order of hundreds of thousands.
Why does cork exploitation benefit rural areas?
Because the economic activity associated with harvesting, the maintenance of forests and the manufacture of cork stoppers, employment is created around them, both in terms of the direct exploitation of cork and the activities derived from the cork oak forest such as hunting, farming or herding.
In addition, the second transformation of cork requires qualified workers, experts in chromatography, additive manufacturing, microbiology, electronics, etc.
Did you know that cork has antioxidant and anti-cancer compounds?
We are talking about polyphenols. The components of cork are, in order of relative importance, suberin (50% approx.), Lignin (20-25%), polysaccharides (cellulose and hemicellulose-20%), extractable substances, which mainly include lipid substances, phenolic (14-18%) and inorganic components (1-2%) (Silva et al. 2005; Pereira, 2007). It is precisely the phenolic compounds that are responsible for the bioactive activity, such as, in this case, antioxidant and anti-cancer activity.
Did you know that the world's first cork stopper factory was created in Catalonia?
The first news of cork stopper's manufacture in Catalonia dates back to 1739 in Tossa de Mar. It was Guerau Esteva Llach's "shop" where French cork makers from Paris, Bayonne and Bordeaux worked.
CORK ACTIVITIES
Is there a fair specializing in cork?
In Cassà de la Selva the Cork and Cork Stopper Fair is organized every spring, a thematic, sectorial event with international projection that for a weekend highlights the world of cork and its link with the province of Girona and Las Gavarres and especially the municipalities of Palafrugell and Cassà de la Selva. There are also other fairs in San Vicente de Alcántara (Extremadura) and in Coruche (Portugal).
Are there tourist resources related to cork?
The Palafrugell Cork Museum stands out, a unique facility that acquires, preserves, interprets and values the cork heritage in Catalonia, as a custodian of a common landscape, industry, ways of life and identity .
We also find the Cork Route, which joins the cork territories between Morellàs and Cassà de la Selva following the Pirinexus Route. It is a journey through the cultural and natural heritage historically linked to the production, transformation and commercialization of cork, mainly for the production of wine and cava stoppers.
Which are the municipalities with the longest cork tradition in the world?
The most important municipalities with a cork tradition in the world are in Spain and Portugal. In Catalonia, the focus of the industry is distributed between the municipalities of Cassà de la Selva and Palafrugell. In Cassà de la Selva there are currently 10 cork companies an d important forest areas where a large concentration of cork oak is conserved. Palafrugell is currently the headquarters of the Catalan Cork Institute Foundation, of AECORK (Association of Cork Companies of Catalonia) and of the Cork Museum, as well as of RETECORK (European Network of Cork Territories). There is also part of the industry that in the 18th century became the economic engine of the city.
Where is the cork from? Know and learn!
Cork and Logo is a web space that allows you to know where cork stoppers are manufactured, through the brands that stopper manufacturers print. It is a compilation of the distinctions (symbols, letters or anagrams) used by entrepreneurs of cork stoppers.
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Published in Centerville in 1947. This booklet was produced in conjunction with the Mission San Jose 150th Anniversary Celebration (Sesquicentennial), which took place on May 30-31 and June 1, 1947. The booklet details life in Washington Township (now Fremont, Newark and Union City) during the time period. Many photographs and ads from local businesses are inside. 50 pages total in black and white.


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The Blotter for Monday, December 10 – Tuesday, December 11
MON., DEC. 10
Complainant reported sometime during the night an unknown person tore a panel from the bathroom wall of a business within the 200 block of N. Main St. The estimated damage is $150.
Complainant reported sometime during the weekend an unknown person slashed the passenger side tires of a vehicle within the 400 block of Hillcrest Drive. The total damage is $248.
Complainant reported a cable scam within the 100 block of Willowood Circle.
Complainant reported an unknown subject shattered the driver side mirror of a vehicle within the 400 block of Frazee Ave.
TUES., DEC. 11
A juvenile was arrested on a warrant from the Wood County Sheriff's Office within the 900 block of Third St. He was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center.
D'arby A. Bailey, 24, of Bowling Green, was arrested for obstructing official business and drug abuse/marijuana within the 2000 block of E. Napoleon Road. He was lodged in the Wood County Justice Center.
David Quincy Fleetwood, 19; Michael Lee Kelley, 18; and Vincent N. R. Yates, 21, all of Bowling Green, were cited for criminal trespass at City Park. Kelley was also arrested on a warrant through the Wood County Sheriff's Office. He was lodged in the Wood County Justice Center.


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On October 7, World War II era aircraft, including T-6 "Texans", will launch from Culpeper Regional Airport and soar in formation down the Potomac River.
The Potomac Flight over the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery is in honor of DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and pays tribute to the services and sacrifices veterans have made to secure our nation's freedom. This ceremonial formation flight will be visible from Alexandria, Arlington and Rosslyn, VA. Culpeper Air Fest will serve as a home base for the ground-breaking flight.
The North American T-6 "Texan" is a two-seat aircraft used as the advanced trainer for World War II pilots. Designed by North American Aviation, Inc., and first flown in 1938, the "Texan" quickly became the most popular trainer aircraft for the U.S. Military in the 1940s and 1950s. Over 15,000 "Texans" were built between 1938 and 1947, and approximately 400 are still flying today.


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Arizona's Intrastate Battle To Regulate Dark Money Spending
By: Will Cooke
The regulation of political activity in Arizona took a contentious turn over the summer of 2015. What began as a disputed fine levied against an independent group known as the Legacy Foundation Action Fund after the 2014 gubernatorial election, now pits two prominent regulatory agencies against each other in a battle over the regulation of independent expenditures and the groups who run them. The ad in question focused its criticism on the U.S. Conference of Mayors and its president, Scott Smith. Though the ad ran in multiple states across the country, its message proved especially relevant for Arizonans who were considering Scott Smith, then the mayor of Mesa, AZ, as a candidate for governor in the Republican Primary. Shortly after the election, the Citizens Clean Elections Commission determined the ad constituted an "independent expenditure" advocating for the defeat of Scott Smith and imposed a $95k fine on the Foundation for failing to disclose their spending as a campaign expense.
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Blythe Hall
My Favourite Childhood Games
Take a trip down memory lane with my favourite games from childhood.
When I was a child my PlayStation 2 was my most prized possession. Having to ask my parents for new games meant that I wasn't able to get every single game I wanted so choosing the right game was essential. I've played many games over the years but very few compare to those I played as a kid. Here is a list of my favourite childhood games that will forever be in my heart.
CEL DAMAGE OVERDRIIVE
For years I had a very vivid image in my head of driving through the wild-west in a car that had giant boxing gloves attached, punching at anyone who dared come near me. My friends and I would spend hours playing Cel Damage Overdrive but as the years passed, I soon forgot about the game and all the fun that came with it. But then one day a memory suddenly hit me. I could see the game, describe it in near perfect detail, but couldn't for the life of me remember the name. For approximately that last eight years of my life, I've been searching all corners of the internet trying to find the name of this game. I've been through hundreds of Wikipedia pages, asked old friends, asked new friends, and racked my memories until my head hurt, but to no avail. A few weeks ago, I committed myself to finding out the name. After looking into hundreds of vehicle/racing games and reading the same Wikipedia pages that I had years earlier, I turned to Googling very specific and obscure things. After typing "cartoon car game with weapons" into Google Images I saw an image of A 4X4 with a circular saw on the front. Finally, I'd found it. Not only did I find out the name of the game I'd spent years searching for but I also found out that it had been remastered.
For those of you who don't know what Cel Damage Overdrive is, it's a cartoon take on the vehicle combat game Twisted Metal (1995), that was originally released on Xbox in 2001. Whilst the remastered HD version released in 2014, does have a few small differences and playing alone as an adult isn't quite the same as a kid, it's still a lot of fun to re-live those memories I have from my childhood.
THE SIMPSONS: HIT & RUN
Platform: PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, PC
As a child I was obsessed with The Simpsons so when a game came out that allowed me to explore Springfield myself, I was all for it. The first time I played Hit & Run was at a friend's house and once I got home I immediately went out and bought it. From then, I spent days upon days in my favourite fictional town. The story of Hit and Run was written by the writers of the show and all characters were voiced by the cast so the game itself doesn't stray from the show. It's basically just once big interactive episode of The Simpsons so it made playing as my favourite characters all the more fun. Despite this being one of my favourite childhood games, I never managed to finish it. A few years ago, I decided to buy and play the game again and I quickly found out that it's so much harder playing as an adult. There is this one level where you have about one minute to drive from one side of Springfield to the other. It sounds easy enough but even a perfect run through would only give you a few seconds to spare; trying to complete this was the most frustrating gaming moments I've ever had. I did finally manage to get past this but got stuck yet again later on and was forced to give up.
Hit & Run is probably the best Simpsons game ever made and even though I still can't complete it, it's still a lot of fun to go back to and take in all the fun Springfield has to offer.
TONY HAWK'S AMERICAN WASTELAND
Platform: PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, Xbox 360, PC
American Wasteland was one of the first games I ever completed – possibly even the first. I loved skateboarding as a kid and was of course a huge fan of the Tony Hawk games, but American Wasteland was by far my favourite. Apart from the impossibly insane skateboard tricks that I mastered, one of my favourite things not just about American Wasteland but the Tony Hawk series as a whole was the soundtrack. Around the time that I started playing Tony Hawk games I was beginning to get into music and with the likes of Green Day, Alkaline Trio, and Fall Out Boy all playing on one of my favourite games it was very difficult to drag me away from my PS2.
Even though I had played previous games in the series before, this was probably the first time that I had properly attempted to complete a story. With any skateboarding game, I'm quite happy just skating around trying to beat my highest combo score, but American Wasteland's story was interesting enough to keep my little brain interested and was also easy enough so I was actually able to complete missions. However, I did spend almost all of my time on the game skating around listening to music so I remember very little of the story.
Platform: PlayStation 2, PSP, Xbox
When I think of SSX on Tour, I immediately think of snowboarding down a huge mountain listening to Red Flag by Billy Talent. Similar to the Tony Hawk series, one of my favourite things about SSX on Tour is the soundtrack and whenever I hear Red Flag, Bat Country by Avenged Sevenfold, or Here It Goes Again by OK Go it immediately takes me back to the mountain.
Unlike other SSX games, On Tour lets you create your own character which as a kid is always pretty cool to do. As you start to make money by completing races and challenges you can buy clothes, hairstyles, and new equipment for you character. As a 10/11-year-old you don't really care about statistics and just want to make a character who is a way cooler version of yourself, so buying the best-looking clothes and board is the ultimate goal. Another thing that I really like about this game is that you can ski as well as snowboard. There aren't a lot of differences between the two but being able to create two characters, one snowboarder, one skier and changing between the two was a lot of fun.
SSX on Tour is the type of game that you play when you want to relax. You don't really have to commit to it but even now I could very easily play for hours.
Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC
I started playing GTA when I was much too young. Of course, there was a lot that I didn't understand and I didn't even bother with any of the stories, I just pretty much drove around trying my best to evade the police. When I first started playing San Andreas I copied my friend's completed data onto my memory card so that I'd have the whole map then just spent years using every cheat code possible to terrorize Los Santos and beyond.
For some reason one of my favourite things to do was drive along one particular route. I'd put Radio X on the radio and drive from Carl's beach house in Los Santos, all the way through Red County and up to San Fierro, making a few stops to cause carnage. Just as you cross into Red County from Los Santos there's a highway that goes over a bridge and that was my favourite place to torment. If you parked your car in the middle of the road, the others wouldn't even attempt to avoid it and before you know it you'd have a pile of what looked like every vehicle in the game.
I didn't actually complete San Andreas until a few years ago and a few missions still stand out for me for all the wrong reasons. Wrong Side of the Tracks is a mission you encounter pretty early and sends almost all San Andreas players into a fit of rage. "All you had to do, was follow the damn train, CJ" is forever imprinted in my brain and I hate Big Smoke for it. Supply Lines is another mission that sticks with me for being so frustratingly annoying. In fact, a lot RC Shop missions were very annoying. Controlling the RC plane and keeping it in the air was much harder than it should have been and the thought of having to do it again is stopping me from playing the story again.
I still love everything about Bully just as much as I did when it was first released. By the time Bully came out I was already playing and loved Grand Theft Auto, so when I was 12 years old and what is essentially a school yard version of GTA came out, I spent more time in my little purple bedroom on my PS2 than anything else.
I've completed Bully countless times and have no intention of stopping. I kept playing the original game right up until my PS2 finally lost its life, and when it did I bought the Scholarship Edition on Xbox 360. I wasn't aware of the additional features when I got it so when I found out that there were missions dedicated to Christmas I became even more obsessed with the game.
One mission that stands out for me is Stronghold Assault. By this point in the game Jimmy has already overruled the nerds, preps, and greasers, so all that remains are the jocks. After the nerds refuse to help take down the jocks Jimmy goes in search of Earnest, the nerd leader who is hauled up in the observatory. You have to make your way through an area that has nerds throwing firecrackers and stink bombs at you from various hiding places, then towards the end must deal with Earnest and a rapid-fire potato gun. For me, this was probably one of hardest missions in the game. Playing it now isn't even remotely difficult but I'm pretty sure that on my first playthrough it took a couple of attempts.
There have been rumours of a sequel for a few years now and while I don't think it will ever happen I definitely welcome the idea.
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Andalucía, Gibraltar, and Tangier
Exploring Andalucía, we experience the quintessence of Spanish culture. Starting up high, in Spain's whitewashed hill towns, we roll down to the coast to enjoy the windsurfing mecca of Tarifa. Then we catch a bit of Britain on the Rock of Gibraltar, and sail to Africa for a Moroccan finale in Tangier.
Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art
If you're into horses, a performance here is a must. Even if you're not, this is art like you've never seen. The school's Horse Symphony show is an equestrian ballet with choreography, purely Spanish music, and costumes from the 19th century. Training sessions on non-performance days offer the public a sneak preview. After the training session, you can take a guided tour of the stables, horses, multimedia and carriage museums, tack room, gardens, and horse health center. Sip sherry in the arena's bar to complete this Jerez experience.
Sandeman Winery
A tour at the Sandeman Winery in Jerez is the aficionado's choice for its knowledgeable guides and their quality explanations of the process. Each stage is explained in detail, with visual examples of flor (the yeast crust) in backlit barrels, graphs of how different blends are made, and a quick walk-through of the bottling plant. The finale is a chance to taste three varieties.
Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park
Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park is home to wildflowers, wild ibex (mountain goats), and Europe's largest colony of griffon vultures. The park's plant poster child is the pinsapo, a fir tree left over from the last Ice Age. Drivers will get an eyeful of scenery just passing through the park on their way to sights in Zahara, Grazalema, and the Pileta Cave, all of which fall within the park boundaries. To more fully experience the park — by hiking, caving, canoeing, kayaking, or horseback riding — consider a tour with Zahara Catur (in Zahara) or Horizon (in Grazalema). If you want to hike in the park on your own, you'll need a park map, a car to get to the trailhead, and a permit for most hikes within the reserve area (free; see my guidebook for details). From July through September, you may have to go with a guided group anyway, if you want to hike in the reserve. If you'd rather not hassle with getting a permit, or if you don't have a car to reach the trailheads, try one of several hikes that start from the town of Grazalema (described in pamphlets available at the Grazalema tourist information office).
Ronda's Gorge and New Bridge
The ravine, called El Tajo — 360 feet down and 200 feet wide — divides Ronda into the whitewashed old Moorish town (La Ciudad) and the new town (El Mercadillo) that was built after the Christian reconquest in 1485. The New Bridge mightily spans the gorge. A different bridge was built here in 1735, but fell after six years. This one was built from 1751 to 1793. Look down…carefully.
House of the Moorish King
This cliffside mansion was never the home of any king; it was given its fictitious name by the grandson of President McKinley, who once lived here. Although the house is closed and its once-fine belle époque garden is overgrown, it does offer visitors entry to the "Mine," an exhausting series of 280 slick, dark, and narrow stairs (like climbing down and then up a 20-story building) leading to the floor of the gorge. The Moors cut this zigzag staircase into the wall of the gorge in the 14th century to access water when under siege, then used Spanish slaves to haul water up to the thirsty town (usually open long hours daily).
Hotel San Gabriel
Hotel San Gabriel has 22 pleasant rooms, a kind staff, public rooms filled with art and poetry books, a cozy wine cellar, and a fine garden terrace. It's a large 1736 labyrinth of a townhouse, once the family's home, that's been converted to a characteristic hotel, marinated in history. If you're a cinephile, kick back in the charming TV room — with seats from Ronda's old theater and a collection of DVD classics — then head to the breakfast room to check out photos of big movie stars (and, ahem, bespectacled travel writers) who have stayed here.
Tragatapas
The accessible little brother of the acclaimed gourmet Restaurante Tragabuches, Tragatapas serves super-creative and always tasty tapas in a stainless-steel minimalist bar. There's just a handful of tall tiny tables and stools inside, with patio seating on the pedestrian street, and an enticing blackboard of the day's specials. If you want to sample Andalusian gourmet (such as asparagus on a stick sprinkled with manchego cheese grated coconut-style) without going broke, this is the place to do it (Calle Nueva 4, tel. +952-877-209).
Ronda's Bullring
Ronda's bullring and museum are Spain's most interesting to tour (even better than Sevilla's). You'll see the ring, stables, chapel, and museum, all described by an excellent audioguide. The bullfighters' chapel is where every matador would stop to pray for safety. The museum has exhibits on bullfighting, horse gear, and weapons, with plenty of stuffed bull heads, photos, artwork posters, and costumes. Take advantage of the opportunity to walk in the actual two-tiered arena, with plenty of time to play toro, surrounded by 5,000 empty seats. Bullfights are scheduled only for the first weekend of September during the feria (fair) and occur rarely in the spring. For September bullfights, tickets go on sale the preceding July. (As these sell out immediately, Sevilla and Madrid are more practical places for a tourist to see a bullfight.)
Fast Boat from Tarifa to Tangier, Morocco
While the trip to Tangier can be made from various ports, only the ferry from Tarifa takes you to Tangier's city-center port, called the Tangier Medina Port (Spaniards call it the Puerto Viejo, "Old Port"). Two ferry companies make the 35-minute crossing from Tarifa to Tangier about every hour from 8:00 to 22:00: FRS and InterShipping.
Grand Socco
This big, bustling square is a transportation hub, market, popular meeting point, and the fulcrum between the new town and the old town (medina). A few years ago, it was a pedestrian nightmare and a perpetual traffic jam. But now, like much of Tangier, it's on the rise.
Loosely translated as "fortress," a kasbah is an enclosed, protected residential area near a castle that you'll find in hundreds of Moroccan towns. Originally this was a place where a king or other leader could protect his tribe. Tangier's Kasbah comprises the upper quarter of the old town. A residential area with twisty lanes and some nice guesthouses, this area is a bit more sedate and less claustrophobic than parts of the medina near the market below.
Aziz Begdouri
Aziz enjoys teaching about Moroccan society and culture, has been a big help to me with my guidebook-writing and TV production in Tangier (aziztour@hotmail.com).
Le Saveur du Poisson
This restaurant is an excellent bet for the more adventurous, featuring one room cluttered with paintings adjoining a busy kitchen. There are no choices here. Just sit down and let owner Hassan take care of the rest. You get a rough hand-carved spoon and fork. Surrounded by lots of locals and unforgettable food, you'll be treated to a multicourse menu. Savor the delicious fish dishes. The fruit punch — a mix of seasonal fruits brewed overnight in a vat — simmers in the back room. Ask for an explanation, or even a look.
See the Travel Details above for recommendations highlighted in bold, excerpted from Rick's guidebooks.
Hola. I'm Rick Steves, back with more of the Best of Europe. This time we're parading through some of the highlights of southern Spain. Thanks for joining us.
Perched here on the Rock of Gibraltar, I can just about see everything we'll visit in this episode. This is the only place in the world where you can see two seas and two continents at the same time. And when all this natural and cultural excitement churns together, you know you're in for some great sightseeing.
We'll enjoy icons of Andalucía — prancing horses, whitewashed hilltowns, kite surfing on sunny beaches. We'll summit the Rock of Gibraltar with its thieving apes and sample Morocco, from tribal musicians and busy artisans to the magic of its markets.
In the far southwest of Europe is Spain. And in the far south of Spain lies the region of Andalucía. From Jerez we travel the route of the whitewashed hilltowns to Ronda. Then, after visiting Gibraltar and Tarifa we cross the straits to Africa for a Moroccan finale in Tangier.
Andalucía's heritage is alive in today's culture, and it expresses itself in iconic themes. The town of Jerez is famous for three of them: dazzling horses, velvety sherry, and a spring fair that brings out the entire community for a week-long party.
Originally a horse fair, when the sherry producers joined in, it got really big. Today, the Jerez Fair is a vast collection of over 200 casetas (or tents) — each owned by a family or local business who host parties until late into the night. For locals, the fair, which takes please early each May, kicks off the summer season.
During the day, the fair grounds are jangling with fancy carriages. It's all about fine Andalusian horses…and the proud traditions they represent. Women, dressed in their peacock finery, seem ready to break into dance at the click of a castanet.
Just down the street, the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art provides a foundation for this culture of horses. Performances pack its arena several times a week.
This is exquisite horsemanship. The stern riders and their obedient steeds perform to the delight of both tourists and horse aficionados.
The riders cue the horses with the slightest of commands, whether verbal or with body movements. The horses are bred and trained to be balanced and focused — both physically and mentally. The equestrian school functions like a university, open to students from around the world.
And all over Jerez, sherry bodegas welcome visitors. Just around the corner from the horse school, the venerable Sandeman Winery has been producing sherry since 1790.
Tours explain how the stacked barrels are part of the production process. In a time-honored tradition, new wine is blended with aged wine, which is then fortified with alcohol.
The vintner shares his product with a passion and finesse that mirrors the richness of the sherry tradition. And the crowd-pleasing finale of every tour is a chance to enjoy the finished sherry.
Nearby, in the mountainous interior, the Route of the Pueblos Blancos laces together a characteristic string of whitewashed hill towns. Whether crouching in a ravine or perched atop a hill, each town — painted white to stay cool in scorching summers — has a personality and a story of its own.
Zahara, set under its imposing castle, was a Moorish stronghold in the 13th century. Like so many sights in Andalucía, to understand Zahara, a little historical background helps.
In the eighth century Muslim Moors from North Africa invaded Spain and ruled here until the 15th century. The long struggle by Christian forces to push the Moors back south and eventually reconquer this part of Europe was called "The Reconquista." And in the Reconquista, Zahara was a strategic prize.
Today Zahara is a delight to explore. The tour's quick — a church, a plaza, a few sleepy restaurants, and a grand view.
The dramatic road linking the towns cuts through the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. This park is famed throughout Spain for its lush and rugged mountain scenery.
The queen of the white towns is Arcos de la Frontera. Arcos smothers its hilltop, tumbling down its back like the train of a wedding dress. The old center is a delight to explore. Viewpoint-hop all the way through town. The people of Arcos boast that only they see the backs of the birds as they fly. Feel the wind funnel through the narrow streets as cars inch around tight corners.
Driving is tricky. It's a one-way system — if you miss your hotel, you'll circle all the way around again. Under the castle, and facing the church, is the town's main square, which once doubled as a bullring.
Towns like Arcos, with "de la Frontera" in their names, were established on the "frontier" that was on the front lines during the centuries-long fight to take Spain back from the Muslims. As the Moors were slowly pushed back into north Africa, the towns, while no longer of any strategic importance, kept "on the frontier" in their names.
The main church is a reminder of that reconquest. After Christian forces retook Arcos it was the same old story — the mosque was demolished, and a church was built on its ruins.
Another short drive takes us to the biggest whitewashed town on the route…Ronda, with nearly 40,000 people. While crowded with day-tripping tourists from the nearby Costa del Sol, early and late in the day locals retake their streets and squares.
Ronda is famous for its gorge-straddling setting. Its breathtaking perch, while visually dramatic today, was practical and vital when it was built. For the Moors, it provided a tough bastion, one of the last to be conquered by the Spaniards in 1485.
The ravine divides Ronda into its old Moorish town and the relatively modern new town, which was built after the Christian reconquest. The two towns were connected by this bridge in the late 1700s.
Part of the joy of Ronda lies in exploring the twisted lanes of its Moorish quarter. As you wander among its beautiful balconies and exuberant flowerpots, each corner reveals a yet another surprise.
This cliffside mansion [House of the Moorish King] comes with a belle époque garden. And from the garden an evocative staircase leads to the floor of the gorge. It was dug seven centuries ago by the Moors to access water. Imagine Christian slaves hauling water in leather bags up these stairs…all day long. The landing where the staircase finally hits the river marks a legendary turning point in Ronda's history.
In 1485 Reconquista forces took control of this — the city's water source — and within 10 days, thirsty Ronda above surrendered.
At the base of town is the old bridge, some surviving bits of the old Moorish city walls, and the remains of what was for centuries the main gate to the walled city.
Back when Ronda was a fortified town under Muslim rule, you entered from here. And according to Moorish custom, before entering you'd wash and pray. That's why there was a public bath and mosque just outside the gate.
I stay right in the old-town action. Hotel San Gabriel has great character: It's well run, with inviting public rooms, and bedrooms that make you feel quite noble.
And, just over the bridge, the newer town, while more stately, has equally inviting streets and plazas. Strolling the streets, you feel a strong sense of community, where everyone seems to know everyone.
While I generally go for the rustic old bars, tonight a local friend's taking me to a modern one. Tragatapas puts a contemporary spin on traditional tapas. We're just eating our way through the entire list of daily specials. Sure, you'll find your olives and ham but you'll also enjoy asparagus snowed in with manchego cheese, delicate cod-cheek sandwiches, and spicy pulled pork. One basic rule is the same everywhere: If you want a chance to mingle with locals, grab a stool at the bar.
Ronda is near and dear to Spaniards as the birthplace of modern bullfighting. It has the first great Spanish bullring — built in 1785. Visitors can imagine confronting the bull as it thunders into the ring. The arena's columns corral the action, creating a kind of Neoclassical theater.
Bullfighting originated as a kind of military training — refined knights fighting the noble beast on horseback. It evolved to the spectacle that survives to this day. While controversial to many for its brutality, aficionados insist bullfighting is not a sport…it's an art form.
And the museum of bullfighting celebrates this tradition. Matadors, in their suits of light, were heartthrobs. Etchings by the great Spanish painter Goya show that he was clearly an enthusiast.
The museum feels like a shrine Pedro Romero. In the 18th century, Romero established the rules of modern bullfighting.
After Ronda, we wind out of the Andalusian Mountains, and leave Spain for a visit to England's famed Rock of Gibraltar.
Gibraltar stands like a fortress, the gateway to the Mediterranean. A stubborn little piece of old England, it's one of the last bits of a British empire that at one time controlled a quarter of the planet. The rock itself seems to represent stability and power.
And, as if to remind visitors that they left Spain and entered the United Kingdom, international flights land on this airstrip, which runs along the border. Car traffic has to stop for each plane. Still, entering Gibraltar is far easier today than back when Franco blockaded this border. From the late 1960s until the '80s the only way in was by sea or air. Now you just have to wait for the plane to taxi by and Bob's your uncle.
The sea once reached these ramparts. Modern development grows into the harbor and today half the city is built upon reclaimed land. Gibraltar's old town is long and skinny, with one main street. Gibraltarians are a proud bunch. Remaining steadfastly loyal to Britain, its 30,000 residents vote overwhelmingly to continue as a self-governing British dependency. Within a generation the economy has gone from one dominated by the military to one based on tourism.
But it's much more than sunburnt Brits on holiday. Gibraltar is a crossroads community — with a jumble of Muslims, Jews, Hindus, and Italians joining the English and all crowded together at the base of this mighty rock.
With its strategic setting, Gibraltar has an illustrious military history and remnants of its martial past are everywhere. The rock is honeycombed with tunnels. Many were blasted out by the Brits in Napoleonic times. During World War II, Britain drilled 30 more miles of tunnels.
The Hundred Ton Gun is one of many cannon that both protected Gibraltar and controlled shipping in the strait.
A cable car whisks visitors from downtown to the rock's 1400-foot summit. From the "Top of the Rock" Spain's Costa del Sol arcs eastward. And 15 miles across the hazy Strait of Gibraltar, the shores of Morocco beckon.
These cliffs and those over in Africa created what ancient societies in the Mediterranean world called the Pillars of Hercules. For centuries, they were the foreboding gateway to the unknown.
Descending the Rock, whether you like or not, you'll meet the famous Apes of Gibraltar. Two hundred of these mischief makers entertain tourists. And with all the visitors…they're bold and they get their way.
Rick: Yeah you can have it, you can have it, you can…
Rick: Here on the Rock of Gibraltar the locals are very friendly, but give them your apples.
Legend has it that as long as these apes are here, the British will stay in Gibraltar.
Driving west from Gibraltar, a stiff Atlantic breeze powers a forest of windmills. Nestled snuggly on the southern-most tip of Europe is the town of Tarifa. Passing through its medieval wall we find the humble charms of a whitewashed town with hints of its Arabic past. Cafés and tapas bars complement the laid-back scene.
The same wind that powers its windmills makes Tarifa a wind-sport mecca. Just outside of town a five-mile long stretch of sand hosts young thrill-seekers from across Europe. Kite surfing is all the rage. Ideal conditions? The more wind the better. Around here, instead of you flying a kite…these kites fly you.
And the scene includes spectators. Here, far from the city squares and the ubiquitous cafés, these Europeans have found yet another way to embrace life.
For me, Tarifa's top attraction: the fast boat to Morocco. Several boats a day make the inter-continental trip in about an hour. Tickets are easy; all you need is a few euros and your passport.
The Strait is Gibraltar is where seas, continents, and cultures collide. Fishing, shipping, and movement of peoples, this narrow stretch of water has seen it all. And it's here that Islam and Christendom come together like cultural tectonic plates.
Over the centuries, this narrow passage has witnessed lots of turmoil: eighth-century Muslim Moors sweeping north, then in 1492 those same Moors retreating south making this very same voyage. Today, wealthy Europe has invited back the people of North Africa to harvest its crops and do its low-end work. And today, as anywhere, with all this back and forth there are both challenges and opportunities.
Independent travelers walk right off the boat and into Tangier. The busy port seems to pump life into the city. It's an intense scene.
Tangier had long been considered a charmless and dangerous place. But today that's changed, and this city is becoming a proud showcase of the new Morocco.
Like so many Moroccan cities, Tangier is split in two: its old tangled Arab quarter, and a new French colonial quarter. While new-town buildings feel distinctly European, it's immediately evident that this is North Africa.
Tangier's new town faces its fine beach. The broad stretch of sand is treated as a park by locals — ideal for a quiet stroll or some exuberant gymnastics. And what better place for some barefoot soccer?
A grand boulevard parallels the beach. It's named for Morocco's popular king, Mohammad VI, the man whose policies have given Tangier its new vitality.
Throughout the mid-20th century, Tangier was considered too strategic to be controlled by any one country. It was therefore jointly governed by the European powers. It attracted playboy millionaires, spies, romantics, and scoundrels. Because of its western orientation, the previous Moroccan king essentially disowned the city, leaving it dispirited and neglected.
But when the king was crowned in 1999, this was the first city he visited. His vision: to make Tangier a leading city once again. And it's well on its way. In the early evening, Moroccans hit the streets and stroll as people do across the Mediterranean world. Amid all the new, old ways do persist. Café-sitting and people-watching remains a mostly old boys' pastime.
Once Tangier's main square, the Grand Socco, stands like a referee between the new and old towns. A few years ago this was a pedestrian nightmare and a perpetual traffic jam. Today this smart square is emblematic of the new Tangier.
Visiting this revitalized city lifts my spirits. I see a society that's neither pro-West nor anti-West. It's just people…making the best of life. It's becoming more modern and affluent on its own terms.
From the Grand Socco, a medieval wall encircles the old town. Passing through the gate, you enter a labyrinthine wonderland.
The old town is delightfully disorienting. When exploring on my own, I just wander knowing that uphill will eventually get me to the castle (or "kasbah") and downhill will eventually lead me back to the port. I expect to get a little lost…going around in circles is part of the fun.
You can visit Tangier on your own or you can take a tour. Most visitors take a tour, day-tripping in from Spain for a predictable series of experiences: They get their shopping opportunities and a few set-up photo ops. Snake charmers turn on the charm…hustlers hustle for tips…and folkloric musicians strike up the band.
For lunch, tour groups sit together in Ali Baba elegance to enjoy a meal with more local music.
And then they follow their guide, single file, back down to their waiting ferry past one last gauntlet of merchants hungry for a sale.
Once the day-trippers are back on their boats and heading home to Europe, it seems there's hardly a tourist left in Tangier. That's why I like to spend the night.
Wandering is fun. But to enjoy it with maximum understanding, you can hire a local guide. I'm joining up with my friend and fellow tour guide Aziz Begdouri.
Aziz: These guys are day workers ready to work: a painter ready to paint, a plumber ready to plumb, electrician ready to wire. So the community works together. If you don't have a phone in the house you use the phone centers. And we use the community baths which are called "hamams" and here's the community oven. It's a bakery.
Rick: It's like a bakery, OK.
Aziz: This is the oven for the community. So families make bread every day in their home and bring the dough here to be baked. They pay him for a small fee, depends on loaves of bread they bring, so they pay him for a day or for a week or a month. This way they have fresh bread every day.
Rick: And it's more than just bread. I see there's some fish…
Aziz: Yeah apart from the bread they bring fish to be roasted, also they bring tajis, who are the stew of lamb or chicken, and bring homemade cookies. And also to roast the peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, cashews, all that. How's it taste [laugh]?
Rick: It's very good.
The old town is spinning with traditional artisans. And Aziz knows just which passage to duck into to witness cottage industries trapped in time.
Aziz: Here are the weavers. They're still working the same way as their parents and grandparents. So this is real craft and art that these people had learned from generation to generation. They're very happy to continue doing it. They have the patience, they have the skill and they do it from their heart.
And mosaics are created the same way: by hand and without the precision of modern machinery.
Rick: So how does he know where to chip?
Aziz: He has a design in his head and he's working on it. And that way he knows what he's going to create. And all the designs are geometric designs because the Muslims we don't do faces and images. And that's very Islamic art. For the Muslims only Allah is perfect. For us the fact that it is not perfect is part of the beauty.
In the market wander past piles of fruit, veggies, olives, and stacks of fresh bread. You'll find everything but pork. Today, the Berber women have come in from nearby mountains with wheels of fresh goat cheese wrapped in palm leaves.
The fish market is clean, slippery, and full of life. Because Tangier is a city on two seas — the Mediterranean and the Atlantic — fish is a big part of the local diet.
And it's no surprise Aziz is taking me to a restaurant [Le Saveur du Poisson] that serves only fish. There's no menu. Just sit down and let them bring on the food.
The sink in the room is for locals who prefer to eat with their fingers.
It's fish soup, tangine spinach with shrimp, baby calamari and swordfish, and the catch of the day: John Dory.
We've sampled an amazing variety of cultural treats from horses and fairs, to whitewashed hill towns, to kite surfers, to a bit of jolly old England, and a taste of Morocco.
So much variety all within a couple hours' drive — and a short ferry ride. That's one thing I love about traveling in this part of the world. I hope you've enjoyed our look at the place where Europe and Africa meet. I'm Rick Steves. Until next time, keep on travelin'.
And it expresses itself in iconic themes. [Laugh] Really iconic themes [laugh]…
These cliffs and those cliffs in Africa have created what ancients living in the Mediterranean world considered the gates of Percules, the pillars of Hercules, Percules.
Gibraltar: The Rock
Jerez, Spain: Horse Fair Traditions
Ronda, Spain: Gorge-Straddling Hill Town
Tangier, Morocco: Europe Meets Africa
Tarifa, Spain: Beaches, Kitesurfing and Day Trip to Morocco
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Is Heat's Jimmy Butler America's worst neighbor? Ask the guests downstairs at his Disney hotel
By Ira Winderman
The rhythm of a disjointed NBA season has at least one member of the league feeling a bit less neighborly toward Jimmy Butler.
That pounding headache? Turns out, according to a report on TNT's studio show, it was the Miami Heat All-Star getting his dribble on amid quarantine at Disney World.
According to Yahoo Sports reporter Chris Haynes during an appearance on the TNT studio programming that features former Heat guard Dwyane Wade, security was called shortly after the Heat's arrival last week to the Gran Destino Tower at Disney's Coronado Springs.
"A security guard received a complaint, a disturbance, there was a loud thumping going on," Haynes reported.
The report came at the time Heat players were unable to leave their room during the waiting period for a pair of COVID-19 tests to come back negative, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Refusing to give in to the passivity of the moment, Butler, known for his 3:30 a.m. workouts at Heat training camp at the start of this season, decided the hardwood floors at the hotel made for the perfect dribbling-drill setup.
And when the security guard finally traced the bouncing ball? Haynes reported, "It was Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, drenched in sweat, with practice gear on from head to toe. He was dribbling a basketball throughout his room the whole time."
Only NBA players, coaches and league personnel are staying at the hotel.
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said after Wednesday's practice that it sounded like a typical Jimmy Butler moment.
"Before people start writing about that, we were not giving players programs to do, and those kinds of things during the quarantine," Spoelstra said with a laugh. "But that's why I love Jimmy.
"One of his greatest qualities is his level of discipline. That is really unique, how he can discipline himself with his work. What time he works out, his nutrition, his consistency every single day, his consistency at doing that in the offseason and never getting out of shape. He's constantly working to get to another level. That is an act of discipline and he is exceptional in that area."
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To Butler, it all is a part of making the best of a situation that could have players isolated at Disney through an Oct. 13 Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
"I have so much respect for these guys and all the guys around the league that decided to come out here and compete," Butler said. "Because at the end of the day, we're very fortunate to be able to play basketball and have the platform to talk about what's going on in the world right now. But more than anything, we're just blessed to be here."
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Butler said it is all about competitive edge, as it was after the league shut down play following the Heat's March 11 loss at AmericanAirlines Arena to the Charlotte Hornets.
The Heat's Jimmy Butler has been making more than his voice heard at Disney. (Miami Heat courtesy./Miami Heat courtesy.)
"Whatever it is," he said, "keep your mind thinking 'I have to be the best; I have to win.' As far as working out goes, if you have a gym at your house or a basket, then go ahead work out and shoot. But just run, ride the bike, lift some weights, do some yoga, do some Pilates, whatever that may be."
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Butler said he arrived ready for the Heat's Aug. 1 resumption of the regular season, as his downstairs hotel neighbor quickly learned.
"I feel good," he said. "I've been preparing extremely well in this time off. Me and my trainer have been doing a good job of keeping my body intact. Lifting the way I'm supposed to be lifting, running, training the way I'm supposed to be doing. I feel good. So knock on wood, I keep feeling this way."
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That is, of course, unless the knocking on wood comes in hotel space.
"That doesn't surprise me at all," teammate Tyler Herro said Wednesday of Butler's dribble-a-thon. "We all know how Jimmy works and what he does. He was probably bored of his room and just wanted to get some work in."


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Ammonia Gas — What You Need to Know About it
Kirk Johnson November 11, 2017
What is ammonia gas?
The New York Department of Health describes ammonia gas as a colorless, alkaline gas comprised of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3) that has a strong odor, often associated with window cleaner. Ammonia is a natural, biological agent in organisms that helps to form amino acids, which are the basic building blocks of proteins. It also involved in the natural decomposition of plant and animal materials. When present in higher concentrations, ammonia gas is hazardous to workers and the public.
What is ammonia gas used for?
Many industries make use of ammonia gas for several applications:
Agricultural fertilizer
Refrigerant gas that has in large part replaced chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Manufacturing plastics and other chemicals
A building block for pharmaceuticals
Ammonia gas properties
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, ammonia has boiling temperature of -33°C (-28°F) — ammonia is a gas a room temperature. While it is lighter than air, a release of pressurized ammonia gas can collect at ground-level until the aerosol cloud becomes diluted and begins to rise. Dilute ammonia gas that has left the cloud / vapor phase will generally not collect in low-lying areas such as heavier-than-air gases such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S).
Ammonia gas is very hydrophilic, meaning it is water-loving. When stored as a gas or compressed liquid without presence of water moisture, ammonia is referred to as anhydrous ammonia.
Impact on safety
Upon release to the environment, ammonia gas is very quick to attach itself to moisture, such as found in a person's eyes, mouth, throat, lungs and on his or her skin. Ammonia is very caustic, forming ammonium hydroxide that has a higher pH than water and can damage respiratory systems, disrupt vision and irritate or burn skin upon contact. The caustic action of ammonium hydroxide damages cell membranes, causing more liquid to be released that further interacts with ammonia gas, perpetuating the effects on the human body.
Odor threshold of ammonia gas
Although not every organization agrees on the perceptible threshold, OSHA estimates that people begins to smell ammonia gas ranging from 5 to 50 ppm. Experience in the industry indicates that workers consistently subjected to weak ammonia levels may become somewhat desensitized to its presence.
Ammonia gas exposure
According to Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, nose and throat irritation can result from ammonia exposure ranging from 24–50 parts per million (ppm) after ten minutes of exposure. With a higher ammonia concentration ranging from 72–134 ppm, the same irritation can occur in half the time. For a concentration of 700 ppm, immediate and severe irritation would likely occur. At a concentration of 5,000 ppm, respiratory spasms and rapid suffocation occurs. At 10,000 ppm, pulmonary edema and potentially fatal accumulation of liquid in the lungs would occur.
Detection of ammonia gas
As with all safety regulations, the safe work exposure limits for ammonia vary from region to region.
In the United Kingdom, the Health and Safety Executive specifies safe exposure limits for ammonia gas as 25 ppm for an eight-hour time-weighted average (TWA) and 35 ppm for a 15-minute short-term exposure limit (STEL).
In the United States, OSHA specifies the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for ammonia gas as 50 ppm for an eight-hour TWA, allowing a higher limit of 100 ppm for a shorter four-hour TWA.
The recommended exposure limit (REL) specified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is 25 ppm for an eight-hour TWA. NIOSH specifies the immediately dangerous to life or health concentration (IDLH) at 500 ppm.
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Wireless gas detection and communications solves the challenge of triggering an emergency response when a worker has been exposed to ammonia gas and cannot self-rescue. Blackline Safety developed its G7 wireless gas detection and lone worker monitors to solve this exact problem — to empower a real-time emergency response for when seconds count. G7 features an ammonia gas sensor option that alerts live monitoring personnel when an employee needs help, directing responders to the employee's exact location. Best of all, G7 safety monitoring technology and cloud-based monitoring portal are a turnkey solution that don't rely on facility Wi-Fi networks or power to operate. As a standalone system, no smartphones or Bluetooth connections are required.
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Investigational Study May Help Researchers Develop Test that Predicts Risk of Imminent Heart Attacks
The study, "Characterization of Circulating Endothelial Cells in Acute Myeloid Infarction," was led by Eric J. Topol, M.D., director of the Scripps Translational Science Institute, in collaboration with researchers at Veridex and other hospitals in Southern California.
The study used the Veridex CellSearch® technology to capture circulating endothelial cells (CECs) in 50 myocardial infarction (MI) patients. These cells were further interrogated for protein markers to confirm their endothelial origin by the team at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. It was discovered that MI patients had more than 400 percent more CECs compared to blood samples obtained from the control group of 22 healthy volunteers. Importantly, CECs in the MI patient group had distinct physical abnormalities, such as cell shape and an increased likelihood of having multiple nuclei.
"One person dies every minute as a result of a heart attack here in the U.S.," said Topol. "This initial research could lay the groundwork for a test to identify which individuals are at particular risk of an imminent heart attack."
"Our focus is on the CECs," noted Mark C. Connelly, Ph.D., Director, Cellular Research, Veridex and co-author of the study. "The difference in the shape and high incidence of multiple nuclei in these cells suggest they may possess a unique gene expression profile. The next phase of our research will test this hypothesis and, if it is true, attempt to determine its suitability to detect early warning signs such as subclinical plaque rupture in high-risk patients."
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The Center of Excellence would include an education component being developed now by South Puget Sound Community College as a certificate program that could easily evolve into a two- or four-year program focused on workforce development to support the growing industry. Our studies indicate the Center could play a similar role in growing the craft brewing and distilling industry as the enology and viticulture program at Walla Walla Community College has had in the flourishing Washington wine industry.
Washington State Department of Commerce designated a Craft Brewing & Distilling Innovation Partnership Zone (IPZ). This partnership was developed to advance craft brewing, distilling, and cider making in the region. It is strong on education and workforce development, entrepreneurship, industry, research, and public partners to accelerate economic advancement and innovation. Spearheaded by the Thurston Economic Development Council and Center for Business Innovation, plus South Puget Sound Community College, School of Food Science at Washington State University/University of Idaho, City of Tumwater and a platform of local brewers, cider makers, and distillers. The application was supported by the cities of Olympia and Lacey, and the Port of Olympia.
The Center of Excellence is based in industry. That's what makes it unique. Programs are developed around customized industry needs focused on teaching the art of brewing and distilling and more importantly, the business behind it.
A small portion of the project is expected to add 662 jobs (for 30,000 sq. ft. academic component, plus 55,000 sq. ft. of business incubators, museum/gift shop, brew pub, restaurant, craft brewery and distillery, and office expansion).


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Q: How to transform permission errors into `null` events on a firebase stream? I want to emit null if there's an error in my stream.
In the simplified example below, the user may not have permission to access the document, in which case null is an appropriate stream event for my application.
Stream<String?> idOrNull() {
  return FirebaseFirestore.instance
    .doc('collection/doc')
    .snapshots()
    // ...if there's an error, I want to emit `null`
    .map((DocumentSnapshot<Map<String, dynamic>> snap) {
      return snap.id;
    });
}

Reading the Stream : handleError method documentation, there's this less-than-helpful advice:

If you need to transform an error into a data event, use the more generic Stream.transform to handle the event by writing a data event to the output sink.

Looking into Stream.transform and I'm still non-the-wiser on how to accomplish this task. Advice is greatly appreciated.

A: A StreamTransformer can access the stream sink when handling errors, so this works:
Stream<String?> idOrNull() {
  return FirebaseFirestore.instance
    .doc('collection/doc')
    .snapshots()
    .transform(
      StreamTransformer<DocumentSnapshot<Map<String, dynamic>>,
          String?>.fromHandlers(
        handleData: (snapshot, sink) {
          sink.add(snapshot.id);
        },
        handleError: (error, stackTrace, sink) {
          sink.add(null);
        },
      ),
    );
}


Transgenerational Epigenetic Inheritance Is Negatively Regulated by the HERI-1 Chromodomain Protein.
daf-28 encodes a C. elegans insulin superfamily member that is regulated by environmental cues and acts in the DAF-2 signaling pathway.
Scott G. Kennedy, Ph.D., Gary B. Ruvkun, Ph.D.


Do you remember what that was like? Do you yearn to create the art that is truly you? On October 23rd, we're going to give it a go together. It's a photography workshop to bring the vision back. Come on out and play.
I've been talking about doing this workshop for years and I'm really looking forward to it. Here are the details.
Explore your creative vision to make images that are authentically you. We'll spend part of the day at the Kellar Mahaney Gallery considering artistic values and approaches. And then we'll be out around the parks of Zionsville with our cameras. We'll take plenty of pictures and likely a lot of bad ones. Why? Because we're going to experiment and be stretched. You'll finish the day with new direction and inspiration.
I gave talk about creativity at the gallery earlier this year. View the video.
Registration is $95. It's going to be well worth our time.