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Filipino sentiments mixed over Manny Pangilinan's threat to quit the Philippines
September 23, 2012 September 23, 2012 - by benign0 - 44 Comments.
Following a threat from tycoon Manny Pangilinan to leave the Philippines and take with him his money, House Majority Leader Neptali Gonzales II has warned that the Philippines may be in for a crisis of confidence, presumably if this sort of thing becomes a trend…
The House majority leader warned Pangilinan's move would become "a very unfortunate blot in the government's efforts to spur economic growth and investments."
"The steady performance of our economy today is the result of a confluence of factors that a daring investor in the like of Mr. Pangilinan has greatly contributed into," the veteran lawmaker explained.
Malacañang also issued statements urging Pangilinan to re-consider…
Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said Pangilinan should stay in the Philippines as the matter will eventually sort itself out.
"We certainly hope this will not be the case, these things sort themselves out (in due) time," she said on government-run dzRB radio.
Pangilinan who heads Hong Kong-based investment powerhouse First Pacific Group was furious over being dragged into a controversy that erupted after "Senator" Antonio Trillanes was outed for his "backdoor negotiations" with China by Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile in a Senate session verbal melee last Wednesday. First Pacific is currently staking a significant amount of capital in explorations for oil and natural gas being undertaken in disputed waters off Palawan in Recto Bank near Scarborough Shoal.
Enrile had alleged that Trillanes had seriously compromised the efforts of Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario to resolve the dispute with the Chinese government along official channels. Malacañang for its part had distanced itself from Trillanes since.
Already, Pangilinan had reportedly withdrawn support for his alma mater, the Ateneo de Manila University over "irreconcilable differences" relevant to aspects of his personal views and the corporate position of his firm related to reproductive health and mining activities in the Philippines.
Despite recent "news" that the economy of the Philippines is expected to post strong growth in the near-term, the country has long been a consistent development laggard when compared to other countries within the region. While other southeast Asian countries have made progress laying the groundwork for sustainable development by focusing on expanding their capital bases and boosting infrastructure spending, the Philippines remains dependent on consumption propped up by remittances from its vast force of Overseas Foreign Workers (OFWs). At least 10 percent of the value of the Philippine economy is accounted for by remittances coming from OFWs.
The Philippines has struggled to compete in key industries even with its peers in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Last Friday, Isuzu Philippines had announced the most recent of factory closures in the country citing high costs as the main reason for the pullout…
In a briefing, the Japanese carmaker's executives said the company may stop production next year, as local assembly costs $1,800-2,000 more than in Thailand.
Shutting down the DMax assembly line, which produces 3,000 units a year, would displace 30,000 workers in the parts business. Isuzu Philippines sources a fourth of its parts from the local market.
Yet, many Filipinos seem to fail to grasp the dire future they face if they continue to fail to deliver a convincing value proposition to investors, both foreign and domestic. A recent Facebook post by noted "journalist" Marites Vitug of "social news network" site Rappler.com typifies the arrogant position many Filipino "activists" take…
It's okay if [Pangilinan] makes his threat a reality. No one is indispensable, as the late publisher Raul Locsin used to tell us.
A certain Gerry Cornejo placed a comment on the above post saying "good riddance to you MVP, the noveau-pacman, engulfs and devours everything in its path…" Another commenter, Ed Tadem opined in his comment, "Let him go back to his Indonesian employer and ex-Suharto crony family. He hasn't founded anything of worth in the country; he just takes over existing companies."
For now, we can only wait and observe whether things, as presidential mouthpiece Abi Valte says, will eventually "sort themselves out".
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Bill Steffen says:
Man. Filipinos are the Filipinos worst enemies. Who knew???
Gogs says:
You can't have too much pride or else who will be humble enough to do the dirty work? Problems with pinoys: misplaced pride and misplaced shame . Add those two together you rarely get concrete action.
Not sure how people can think that it's good for Pinoy money to leave and how that ever can translate to foreign money coming in. Not sure where they think jobs come from. Oh I forgot , it's more fun in the Philippines.
Just noticed an possible typo, you said "Senator" Antonio Pangilinan, not Trillanes, was outed.
benign0 says:
Oops! Thanks for pointing that out. I've made the correction. 🙂
Rafterman says:
In behalf of the millions of us who migrated due to the disgust we have over how things are and how we are treated in that "country", we are looking forward to telling Manny Pangilinan: "Welcome to the club!"
Nice to see you here
FallenAngel says:
Rafterman! So nice of you to drop by!
I don't think Filipinos truly grasp the impact that Manny Pangilinan's departure will have on the Philippine economy. Let them figure it out the hard way. They're "resilient" anyway.
I'm Reading Micheal Schuman's book "The Miracle: The Epic Story of Asia's Quest for Wealth".The Philippines doesn't even show up in the glossary. And after reading this post, I now see why that's the case.
17Sphynx17 says:
As the saying goes, "You don't know what you got 'til its gone".
It's easy to tell him to go away but the snowball effect that happens after is what Filipinos who don't want to see the other side of the coin tend to disregard.
I always believed that it is shortsightedness that always fails the country and its people.
As an example, I really believe our cities that were planned (as far as my knowledge goes), were properly thought out. However, it was in the execution and implementation that they failed to see things long term. As such we are stuck spending more of patchwork and mending that it doesn't really deal with the root cause of the problem, just the symptoms it presents.
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libertas says:
a temper tantrum by someone only used to running one horse races.
try and be a businessman in the west or in an open economy. that would soon shut him up.
jona-s says:
For threatening to quit, Pangilinan only prove that he's a jerk. The worse thing a businessman can do is to blackmail the government. Same thing with those who will cling on Pangilinan's coat tails to prevent him from leaving. He wants to go, he is free to go. No need to issue threats. The last thing this country need are rich jerks like Pangilinan who will not hesitate to dump the country where he earned his billions just because his name was involved in a political squabble.
@jona-s
Because people value protecting their name. If that doesn't apply to you then so be it. But I would side with Pangilinan on this one.
In essense, if you know you did nothing wrong and people are accusing you of such, you put your foot down with an ultimatum. You are basically putting it in a "your word against mine" fight anyway with neither side able to show proof to defend and prove guilt.
I wouldn't want my name to be tarnished and since those in power seem to drag my name in the mud, might as well just leave to show them that what they claim is not true.
If he is free to leave, then why are you upset that he said he may opt to leave then? What is wrong with that?
"Flight is an indication of guilt."
If you value and want to protect your name, you don't run away in times of trouble. Â You stay put and face the people who wants to destroy not only your name buy also your whole being.Â
Leaving and letting people drag your name in the mud is the wrong kind of response from someone who professes value and protection in preserving one's name.
Threatening to quit is not an ultimatum, it's a surrender and a blackmail against the innocents.
Yes, he is free to leave that is why there is no use for him to make threats. If he really wants to quit, why make threats and alert everybody? To scare people and remind them of his importance? To make negative impact on the economic situation?Â
I tell you, my friend, that's not only blackmail, that's also sabotage.
MVP does not need to prove his "values" or "worth" to anyone. He does not care what Pinoys think of his name because for him Pinoys are inconsequential. They need him more than he needs them. He does the things that he does not for anyone. He does the things that he does because he earned the right to have that kind of attitude. He likes to do it, he can do it and he will do it kung ayaw niyo itigil gulo niyo. More will follow suit and there is nothing you can do about it.
MVP does not need to prove his "values" or "worth" to anyone. He does not care what Pinoys think of his name because for him Pinoys are inconsequential. They need him more than he needs them. He does the things that he does not for anyone. He does the things that he does because he earned the right to have that kind of attitude. He likes to do it, he can do it and he will do it kung ayaw niyo itigil gulo niyo. More will follow suit and there is nothing you can do about it.
If that's the case, why don't we just make him a king?
But it would be hard to do that for someone who, on the first sign of danger, will run away from a fight.
Well, I would think there is a reason why the likes of Lucio Tan et al are not acting the same way he is when caught in a similar situation or "cross fire" between two political figures. I think for the most part they are more "indebted" and are really caught in a tit-for-tat relationship with those in power. Comparing to Pangilinan, I believe at least it is a bit more geniune. You can label him more capitalistic on how he does business or what not, but at least he has little need to show "utang na loob" to politicians which make him feel the need to shut up because of it.
Yes, the squabble is between Trillanes and Enrile. However, Trillanes brought him into the cross fire and it in essence inflicted collateral damage. What damage? Well given he is basically the face of PLDT and TV5 initially, his being "embroidled" in a controversy of non just within Philippine territory but actually with another country (in this case affecting China talks), then he not only takes a hit personally, but also his business which affects more than just himself. As such protecting his name comes first.
So what leverage do you have to push these wild stallions to calm down and man up to a proper attitude and de-corum? Why, the one thing they desire from you, your investment.
I don't think he is joining the political fray but rather he knows what political points those who caused the crossfire/conflict stand to lose should he make good on his claim.
As for the timing, I think it is okay. Silence means yes for most people and as such his silence may mean Trillanes' claims are counted as valid. So while this issue is still young, he nips it in the bud to lessen any further risks against people losing confidence in him. A way of him saying, I am not here to play your political games so keep me out of it.
That is my take on it.
Well, I would think there is a reason why the likes of Lucio Tan et al are not acting the same way he is when caught in a similar situation or "cross fire" between two political figures. I think for the most part they are more "indebted" and are really caught in a tit-for-tat relationship with those in power. Comparing to Pangilinan, I believe at least it is a bit more geniune. You can label him more capitalistic on how he does business or what not, but at least he has little need to show "utang na loob" to politicians which make him feel the need to shut up because of it.
If they are "indebted and are really in a relationship with those in power," the more it make sense that they should quit. Remember, Tan and Danding were both subject of too much speculation and allegation of corruption for being cronies of former president Marcos. And the attacks on them happened during and after when Marcos was no longer in power. They should have quit right there and then to avoid obliteration but they did not. What they did was stay put and did what they do best: stay in their comfort zone and conduct business as usual.
Pangilinan is in a better position. He has not been identified with any political figure or party. I agree with you, he has no 'utang na loob' so why make threats to quit? 'Utang na loob" is commonly utilize during pay back time. Meaning, if you did somebody a favor, it's just fair that that somebody should do you a favor in times of need and if that somebody does not or refuses to do you a favor, that's the time you can make threats because of 'utang na loob'. Pangilinan has none of that. So why the rush to make threats of quitting? Guilty perhaps? And that's the consequence of quitting too early.
Yes, the squabble is between Trillanes and Enrile. However, Trillanes brought him into the cross fire and it in essence inflicted collateral damage. What damage? Well given he is basically the face of PLDT and TV5 initially, his being "embroidled" in a controversy of non just within Philippine territory but actually with another country (in this case affecting China talks), then he not only takes a hit personally, but also his business which affects more than just himself. As such protecting his name comes first.
I disagree. There is no actual fight yet. No need for him to take drastic action. Unlike in the case of Lucio and Danding, there is no definite issue against him, so why scram?
I don't think he is joining the political fray but rather he knows what political points those who caused the crossfire/conflict stand to lose should he make good on his claim.
If you think Pangilinan's investment would be a sure bet to back up his threat, you're mistaken my friend. Enrile and Trillanes don't care whether Pangilinan quits or not. Whatever decision he makes, both of them will still be senators; both of them will still be millionaires; both of them will still have jobs. I cannot say the same to those people who work in Pangilinan's companies.
Of course, there will be adverse effect on the country but, as usual, the vacuum will be filled by somebody else. But like I said, it would be a chink in the armor of Pangilinan because he has exposed his weakness. He cannot stand friction even if he's not in the center of it. He will now be in the mercy of the competition.
As for the timing, I think it is okay. Silence means yes for most people and as such his silence may mean Trillanes' claims are counted as valid. So while this issue is still young, he nips it in the bud to lessen any further risks against people losing confidence in him. A way of him saying, I am not here to play your political games so keep me out of it.
Silence means yes for ordinary people. Pangilinan is not ordinary. I will not apply to Pangilinan rules that are applicable to me. The guy is a billionaire for Christ's sake! You don't nip the bud by threatening to quit, you just added suspicion to it. Your confidence will suffer if you quit before the actual fight. If you quit early in the game, people will start to ask, why are you quitting, is the allusion true?
Although we have been discussing the issue thoroughly, my personal belief is Pangilinan will not push through with his threat. I think he will sit back and wait how long and deep this quarrel between Enrile & Trillanes will go and how serious they will pursue their respective agendas. Of course, Pangilinan will be watching how his role is gonna be played up by the two and find out if damage control is needed.
"Ang gulo gulo niyo" is good enough reason for people to leave if they could. If Pinoys want him and other intelligent Filipinos to stay, then make it worth their while to stay. Huwag kayong magulo. We always go where our time is best spent. The most amount of productivity balanced with the least amount of stress is where we want to be.
That is true. "Ang gulo gulo ninyo" is an acceptable reason to leave, especially if the person is irresponsible, conceited, self-centered or egotist.
Kidding aside, an ordinary person wanting to leave can use in ordinary setting the "ang gulo gulo ninyo" reason. A member of hoi polloi can even use it anytime they want to and could be cited for wisdom and foresight defending on the gravity of risk or absence of it.
But not Pangilinan.Â
When you own multiple businesses that generates millions, if not billions, of revenues you just cannot say ang gulo gulo n'yo. Â When you are running companies that employs thousands of people who'll be out of work if you quit, you can't say ang gulo gulo ninyo. When you are a major player in the economic environment and a responsible citizen of the Republic, you just can't say ang gulo gulo ninyo.Â
If in spite of the above, you still quit because of 'ang gulo gulo ninyo' reason, you are really a jerk.
Ikaw na ang nang-gugulo.Â
So just because he is "rich" he should be treated differently?
I do not agree with that mindset.
You may find it as a threat but I consider that as a challenge to those in power.
Stop what you doing or I may leave. How can it not be looked at it from that perspective.
If "ang gulo gulo niyo mindset" is present in this arguement, then why can it not be viewed as Pangilinan telling them to "step up your game or I step out".
It is not him threatening but challenging the government then to do what is due us? And not some blatant parading for the media while dragging other people in their mess?
I know we may disagree on this but I do not think his financial position should affect how he is viewed/treated.
If you want people who benefit "you" to stay with you, you give them a reason to stay and "invest" more in you. You don't give them a "direct" reason to consider leaving your side.
He is simply in a "better" position to
make a challenge to the government compared to a regular "joe" I think.
That's my two cents.
jona-s,
You still don't get it, do you? Filipinos need Pangilinan more than he needs them. That's the reality of it; no amount of calling him a jerk or insinuating what responsibility you think he has to Filipinos will change that.
He will move his businesses and money out of the Philippines simply because he can. Do you really think he has an obligation to help other Filipinos just because he's a rich businessman? It's only normal that he thinks of himself first, DUH?
He's thinking like any sensible businessman would, plain and simple. The conditions are not appropriate to do business in, you leave. A political mess will ruin one's reputation as a businessman, you pack up and go elsewhere.
Your stonewalling and quibbling is frankly getting repetitive. As we say in the vernacular, dakilang mangongontra ka lang.
It's not about the treatment of Pangilinan, it's about how Pangilinan treat or mistreat people and government.
I do not agree with you branding his uncouth action as a "challenge". You don't run away when you challenged. You challenged, you advance. You challenge, you stay put. And you don't threatened those in power. That is not wise. If you are a businessman, you don't challenge those whom you rely for stability and protection. If you are in the business of profit, you don't tell those in power what to do if you know what's good for your business.
"Step up your game or I step out"? That's a sure sign of weakness and destruction. How? If nothing happened to your threat and you stay out, your credibility will be shot. Everywhere you go, your competition can easily destroy you by fabricating issues that will force you to "step out".
I wish Pangilinan will follow up on his threat. I would like to see him learned the hard way.
I'm sorry FallenAngel if I do not share your thinking about the action of Pangilinan. It is simply wrong. A sensible businessman should never, read that, never make threats. Threat is inconsistent with the nature of business.
Filipinos need Pangilinan more than he needs them? So, for you, it is good that he threatens them? That he mistreat them?
Do you really think he has an obligation to help other Filipinos just because he's a rich businessman?
No. He has an obligation to himself to be a sensible, reasonable, good and most importantly intelligent businessman. Making threats is not intelligent. Read my other posts on this thread because I've practically answered you concerns on the issue.
That is most foul. Out of topic, rude and nasty. Let us not destroy the civil discussion on this thread. If you cannot stand an opposing view, you have no business writing in blogs. Don't make it personal, FallenAngel, it is not wise.
I do not agree that you should not challenge when you know an different course of action is a better option.
He is not showing blind obedience and just conforming of accepting the "realities" of the Philippines when you have a run-in with someone in power.
If he simply bowed down and did not exercise his own stand and position, then he has basically failed himself and his company.
True, there can be consequences when you go againsts repurcussions of challenging those in power (in this case, act properly) It just so happens, he has more options compared to the rest of us when it comes where he chooses to move or place his business. That in itself is not wrong.
The environment of Philippine politics is basically pushing him. Staying just because it benefits others yet destroys you is not how you run a business. You are not a charity organization and you do not take in whatever is thrown at you. You take your stand and when it comes down to it, put your foot down.
Honestly, if he does move, it is the Philippines and those in politics who think twice before dragging others in the mud as they risk destroying potential future investments and driving out existing ones.
Hope that is clear.
I do not believe Pangilinan threatened the Filipino. He challenged the Philippine government to shape up as they are just in it for the media miles while dragging someone else into the picture who is basically not part of their quabbles.
Is he even directly related to the case he was dragged into? I believe no. He has a business interest there but he was only connected through someone else. As such, there was an "assumed" vested interest for that person as he has supposedly something to gain as well. Yet there is no proof of this (so as I said it became a your word against mine).
If this is an issue politicians will just end up dragging people into, then basically politicians should not have friends as basically everyone of them will have a vested interest in most issues where they can stand to gain, right?
I also think his challenge (as I see it) has worked. His challenge is basically what is flying in the media now and not the issue of his supposed vested interest (counting as interference in negotiations) is not as focused on.
Sorry if it is quite long. I want to continue our discussion further on but I leave it to wait for your reply first. =)
17Sphynx17
I don't think Pangilinan's option is limited to  whether to challenge or not the gov't. For one, he is not the principal character in the squabble in the Senate. He's just a bystander in the Enrile-Trillanes run-in. Why will he take a hard stand on something he's not even been seriously implicated, on something he is not being blamed for? Why will he threaten to take action that he knows will surely spell hardship to people and drastically affect the country? I don't recall the likes of Lucio Tan or Danding Cojuangco or other business tycoons threatened to pack up their business and leave the country because their names were implicated in a controversy.Â
Second, granting for the sake of argument he was really offended, is leaving the only wise option for him? I don't think so. Â Staying put and reminding the antagonists in the Enrile-Trillanes feud that he won't take sitting down people throwing and dragging his name in the controversy is a sound step to take. No need to 'challenge' anybody. All he has to do is make known his plan to defend himself against unjust or malicious accusation by seeking the assistance of the court of law.Â
Lastly, he can hold his peace until such time he is seriously confronted by an actual case involving him. For all we know, the noises being made by both camps, Enrile & Trillanes, was only meant to rattle and make other people get involve in their feud for political impact. So, why bite the bait? Why oblige with their political games and agenda? Why join the political fray?
Right now, he should keep his mouth shut and ignore the noises. He should also cease talking about his plan or making threats so not to give an impression that he's been affected by the political circus going on.Â
No. He has an obligation to himself to be a sensible, reasonable, good and most importantly intelligent businessman. Making threats is not intelligent. Read my other post on this thread because I've practically answered you concerns on the issue.
It is not for you but for MVP to decide what is intelligent for him or not. Like millions of fed up Filipinos who left the country and thrived elsewhere, he has the right and capability to do it. Whether he does it or not is in the court of the Filipinos and the government they elect. All he needs to say is "ang gulo gulo niyo" and share his talents elsewhere. If after that he gets called unintelligent, insensible, insensitive, jerk, unreasonable, bad, etc, he won't lose any sleep over it.
jo-nas says:
It is not for you but for MVP to decide what is intelligent for him or not. – Rafterman
Was there really an issue about deciding for some one? Maybe you misunderstood the statement. Even if it's on me to decide for MVP, do you think he will allow such a thing?
Like millions of fed up Filipinos who left the country and thrived elsewhere, he has the right and capability to do it.
Those 'millions' of Filipinos who left and thrived elsewhere don't have the 'billions' MVP have. Please don't compare MVP to an ordinary Filipino. Don't twist the facts just to suit your agenda.
MVP don't have to 'thrive' elsewhere. No need to. In fact, he creates it. You don't even have to say 'he has the right and capability to do it' because he makes it.
All he needs to say is "ang gulo gulo niyo" and share his talents elsewhere. If after that he gets called unintelligent, insensible, insensitive, jerk, unreasonable, bad, etc, he won't lose any sleep over it.
Problem is, he will never say that. He is an astute businessman. He'll not be a successful one if he thinks like a loser. A sari-sari store owner may say 'ang gulo gulo ninyo' and leave, but not a businessman like MVP. That's wishful thinking.
He will if they don't stop pissing him off.
General Mills, Ford, Goodyear… astute business people who made the right choice.
LA702 says:
Well informed people know Pangilinan is not pulling out for business reasons. He must have heard that the planet "Nibiru" is for real. Experts have predicted that the Asian continent will disappear from the face of the Earth when Nibiru enters our solar system in its 3600 years cyclic journey into the solar system.
Yup says:
I hope God would not reconsider obliterating this country in the face of the Earth! Filipinos is not worth it!
People like MVP only need two reasons to do anything:
1. Because he wants to
2. Because he can
People like him do not care what you call him or describe him as after he does whatever he does. It is of no consequence to him. He will thrive wherever he is.
I would like to believe you but you are not MVP. You can only speak on matters that is not personal to him.
Unless he will officially announce that you are his spokesman, I will dismiss your statement above, pronto.
You are not his spokesman either so you can't speak for him and his decisions. I know though that men of his nature can decide without worrying about what other people think.
If you are reading my posts you'll notice, unlike you, I'm not speaking for him or for anybody else. I speak for my self.
I know though that men of his nature can decide without worrying about what other people think.
Irrespective of whether you know or not, you are still guessing by assuming from somebody whom you don't know personally.
ahehe says:
Pangilinan operates a business, not a charitable organization. I'm rooting for him to actually do it.
Me too. Hopefully he does it so the Flips will learn a lesson.
kidlat020 says:
try mo muna kase magnegosyo bago ka magsalita. Business exist for them to do business and get income para may makain sila sa mga bahay nila. Be it small time or big time businesses, the very reason of its existence will remain the same.
Remember na malaking pera ang pinag-uusapan dito. You do not invest in a slow ROI business.
You think MVP would leave his harem of BOYS?


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Sean Scully: Inside Outside | Art in Yorkshire
29th Sep 2018 - 6th Jan 2019
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"I have spent my life making the melancholic into something irresistible. Because the world has changed around me and become more regretful, my paintings have become more true." Sean Scully
Yorkshire Sculpture Park presents Sean Scully: Inside Outside, the largest-ever presentation of sculptures and first exhibition of sculpture and painting in the UK by the Irish-born artist. Exploring concepts of landscape and abstraction with human experience, the exhibition unites sculpture with important recent paintings on aluminium and linen, together with works on paper. Drawing out ideas pertinent to the singularity of YSP and its landscape, this is a poetic, robust experience that embraces the Park's topography and Scully's exceptional vigour, as well as his belief that in life and art there is perpetual discovery.
The exhibition presents an artist at the height of his powers. Aged 72, it is evident that there is no curtailment of Scully's energy, drive and vision. Keenly aware of the labour that dominated the lives of his mining family, Scully's practice is one of great rigour and toil, his output prodigious. For YSP he will make new painting and sculpture – resolutely contemporary works that will integrate an inclination towards geometry with the romantic sincerity of landscape painting in the historical tradition.
Born in Dublin in 1945, raised in London, and resident in New York since 1975, Scully is considered to be one of the most important abstract painters working today. Drawing on European traditions but with the distinct character and scale prevalent in the USA, Scully is credited with reinvigorating abstract painting. Whilst best known for his paintings on canvas and aluminium, and works on paper, during Scully's early years as a student at Newcastle University (1968–72) and as a Graduate Fellow at Harvard University (1972–73), he made experimental sculptures and structures, often using materials associated with women's domestic work which alluded to or shared the grids and frameworks then current in his painting. Raised in an economically deprived South London household, Scully recalls being the darner of socks for the family, and considers that the weft and weave of this early experience informed the development of both his grid-like painting and sculpture.
Over the past 15 years Scully has returned to sculpture, working in steel and stone to make powerful structures that both assert and subvert their materiality. His now celebrated Wall of Light paintings from the 1990s – structures formed from irregular blocks of colour that imply both strength and impermanence – have materialised into the massive sculpture, Wall of Light Cubed (2018). Similarly, Scully's enormous Are You Looking at Me? (2018) sculpture in welded steel is uncompromising, defined by rusted steel horizontal and vertical frames that are 'boxes of air' – air that constantly changes and transforms with the seasons, times of the day, and weather. Respectively sited in YSP's historic landscape – the formal Lower Park and more rugged Country Park – these vast metallic and stone sculptures demand a physical trek across the landscape that is extended further uphill through the former hunting ground of the Bretton Estate to Longside Gallery. The experience of walking between the sculptures and gallery thereby matching the energy and physicality of the exhibition.
A limited-edition print accompanies the exhibition to help support YSP, a not-for-profit institution with a highly significant educational remit. Also opening in September is Sean Scully: Landline at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, DC, featuring never before seen works from the artist's acclaimed Landline series, from 13 September 2018–6 January 2019.
Sean Scully, Landline Field, 2014
© the artist, courtesy Sean Scully Courtesy YSP
Longside Gallery
Yorkshire Sculpture Park,
West Bretton,
WF4 4LG
www.artscouncilcollection.org.uk
Daily 11:00 - 16:00
Carpark charges
See artist details
Harewood House
Longside Gallery: One mile from M1, junction 38. Follow the brown heritage signs on the A637 to Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Car and coach parking available. Charges Apply.
By rail: Wakefield Westgate, approx 2 hrs from London Kings Cross. Taxis are available at the station.
The 96 bus runs daily between Wakefield Bus Station and Barnsley Interchange and stops outside the YSP Centre.
A shuttle bus runs between the YSP Centre car park and Longside Gallery
Sean Scully, Shadow Stack 2018
©the artist, courtesy Sean Scully Courtesy YSP


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A Momentous Year for Films. And Me, Too.
The year is 1968, a mere 50 years ago. It was another nothing-short-of spectacular year for the movies. By the end of year, I had become husband to the enchanting English girl I'd met in Israel just 13 months earlier. This coming December we will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary.
I'll risk repeating myself here but many of the pictures that premiered in 1968 are still being watched today simply because they broke the rules and became instant classics. One of my favorites is 2001-A Space Odyssey, Stanley Kubrick's journey into the future of space travel and remarkable inventions. Mr. Kubrick took the world-famous Blue Danube Waltz and put it into outer space as a musical accompaniment to humans journeying above the Earth. Portable telephones with television screens were an everyday occurrence.
A high-speed car chase, in big city traffic, debuts in 1968. Steve McQueen stars as Bullitt, a San Francisco detective, being pursued by 2 bad guys in a Dodge Charger as he weaves up and down the city's famous hills at 100-plus m.p.h. in his racing green Ford Mustang.
A delicate, down-to-earth New York woman discovers she's pregnant as her actor husband makes a deal for bigger and better roles in an exchange with some rather devilish senior citizens in Rosemary's Baby.
The Broadway stage and a famous 1940s musical lady, Fanny Brice, come to life in Funny Girl, starring the incredibly talented Barbra Streisand who reprises her immortal stage role. Omar Sharif played the gambler, Nicky Arnstein. He was criticized at the time by his native country, Egypt, for working with a Jewish woman. Bah. Humbug.
Frank Sinatra's acting talents are screened in The Detective, a realistic look at the life of Joe Leland, a veteran, relentless New York City detective. The film strove for realism on the crimes' side and the detective's personal and private life. There is a truly great cast, featuring some of 1968's best actors and actresses giving the film the look and "feel" it dramatized.
Steve McQueen portrays a millionaire businessman, Thomas Crown, who likes to have fun doing what most people consider to be crimes. He
masterminds a large Boston bank robbery that nets over $2½ million. Faye Dunaway portrays Vicki Anderson, an insurance investigator who knows that Crown is behind the heist, but falls in love with him even as she gathers clues and evidence against him. The two glamorous stars are backed up by another marvelous cast of character actors that included Jack Weston and Paul Burke. The Thomas Crown Affair was big, instant hit.
One of the Broadway stage's biggest hits was Neil Simon's The Odd Couple which starred Art Carney as Felix and Walter Matthau as Oscar. Matthau reprised his Broadway role and Jack Lemmon became Felix when the movie debuted on May 2, 1968. It was so well-received that it grossed close to $45 million in its first year. The characters were well-known but the movie made them household figures around the world. Of course, they went on to television and played well there too.
Mel Brooks created characters that started out in a film and went on to become a highly successful musical thanks to Mrs. Brooks, Anne Bancroft. The Producers' pairing of Zero Mostel
and Gene Wilder was an act of comedic genius in a modern comedy of errors. Put on a Broadway show that is guaranteed to offend absolutely everyone, close the show after 1 performance and keep all the money for producing it. Only 1 catch: the offensive musical (and its odd leading man) is an overnight success and where'd all that money go, by the way?
The diversity of the movies in 1968 again shows us the range of talents in writing, directing and acting. That's what keeps films so interesting and us coming back, year after year, for more. A small sample list of famous titles should prove my point:
Bye Bye Braverman
Will Penny
I Love You, Alice B. Toklas
The Night They Raided Minsky's
Ice Station Zebra
All are different, all are interesting, all are originals. Not easy to do that in the highly competitive world of movies. I have no doubt you have your own list of favorites that you continue to enjoy even after all these years.


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Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio hails our efforts as 'extinct' fish returns to the wild
Nearly 30 years after the golden skiffia disappeared from Mexico's waters, our conservationists have helped to return the rare fish to the wild.
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The team was made up of global experts from the UK, North and Latin America. They released 1,200 golden skiffia into the Teuchitlán River in central-western Mexico, where the fish had not been seen since the 1990s. The group of golden skiffia had been successfully bred by aquarists who created a conservation breeding programme that prevented the fish from becoming globally extinct.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Hollywood actor and environmentalist, praised the work we've carried out with our conservation partners for 'bringing rare fish species back from the dead'
The reintroduction of the fish coincided with the country's Day of the Dead celebrations – where families honour their departed ancestors and welcome them back from the dead.
Omar Domínguez-Domínguez, a professor and researcher from the Michoacan University of Mexico, who is leading the golden skiffia reintroduction, said:
"Releasing this species back into the wild is a light of hope for this wonderful family of fish, and for the conservation of freshwater fish more generally. Knowing that universities, zoos and aquarists can come together to fix some of what has been destroyed and return to nature some of what has been lost is an amazing thing."
Human disturbance caused by dam construction, water extraction, pollution and the introduction of invasive species have caused major changes to the skiffia's habitat – pushing it to extinction in its only known home.
In 2014, scientists from the Michoacan University of Mexico and passionate fishkeepers from the Goodeid Working Group, helped restore the degraded habitat and remove non-native species from the Teuchitlán ecosystem.
We hope that the fish being released will ultimately result in a healthy, self-sustaining population that can fulfil its important natural role in the ecosystem of eating algae and mosquito larvae, which helps keep populations of those species in check.
Paul Bamford, our Regional Programme Manager for Latin America at the zoo, added:
"This project is a great example of how zoos can contribute to conservation in the field through conservation breeding and research, utilising the skills and experience that have been developed in zoos to help strengthen existing and new wild populations. By supporting freshwater conservation in Mexico and the ecosystems where the fish live, we're not only protecting biodiversity and the wellbeing of freshwater environments, but also the people and communities that live alongside them."
The golden skiffia release comes just a few years after the successful reintroduction of the tequila splitfin, which faced very similar threats to the golden skiffia and was also prevented from extinction as a result of a conservation action by our experts and partners. Following a successful reintroduction into the Teuchitlán River, the population of tequila splitfin is now thriving and the project has been cited as an International Union for the Conservation of Nature case study for successful global reintroductions.
This project is part of Fish Ark Mexico, a conservation project in central Mexico that focuses on 41 highly threatened species of freshwater fish. Fish Ark Mexico has more than 20 years of experience in Mexican fish conservation and has succeeded in keeping 39 species of endangered and extinct-in-the-wild goodeid species in zoos and aquariums.
Harmony Patricio, SHOAL Conservation Programme Manager, and Re:wild's Freshwater Fish Conservation Programme Manager, said:
"The SHOAL partnership is expanding freshwater species conservation awareness, funding, capacity and action to meet the level of the challenge, and positive stories such as the golden skiffia reintroduction can help draw attention to the challenges facing freshwater ecosystems, which have historically been overlooked and underfunded."
In preparation for the species return to the wild, the fish were first placed in ponds, so they could begin to adapt to different conditions. They were then taken to floating pods in the river known as mesocosms where they live for at least a month. This allows them to further adapt to natural conditions before release.
Individuals released into the wild were tagged and will be monitored for the next five years to assess whether the population is increasing and whether the fish are reproducing and growing successfully in the river.
Conservation reintroductions are vital to ensuring extinctions are halted and populations are given the best possible chances of bouncing back from the brink.
Bringing the species back from the 'dead' is the result of collaborative efforts between experts from our zoo, Michoacan University of Mexico, Goodeid Working Group, Re:wild and SHOAL who continue to develop their plan to save Mexican goodeid species, which includes both the golden skiffia and tequila splitfin.
OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS WORK IN SIX REGIONS AROUND THE GLOBE – REPRESENTING SOME OF THE PLANET'S MOST BIODIVERSE HABITATS. Discover more about our SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION work.
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Muslims have to follow rituals created by man. Are these instructions in the Quran?
Bow like this, prostrate this way, recite this, repeat that over and over again, sit like this, fold your arms like that…. Careful, if you miss out anything, allah will reject you.
Are you sure you're facing the right direction? Forgot to wash your nostrils correctly? Start all over again! Ooops did you fart? Allah does not like that. He also hates people yawning. Make sure you don't look up while you pray or he will take your eyes away and make you go blind.
Dont you think Allah is acting like a slave master waiting to catch you the minute you want to come to pray or worship him? In an instant he can throw you into his jahannam. Did you know that even though Muhammad promised paradise to Abu Bakr, his father-in-law and best friend, said that even if he had one foot in paradise, Allah can cast him into hell.
I have GOOD NEWS. The true God is a LOVING FATHER. The minute you decide to come to Him, His arms are open wide to receive and welcome you. You dont have to wash your hands or your feet or take a specific posture before Father God. The only posture He looks for is humility in your heart.
I can stand or sit or kneel or bow or fall face down prostrating on the ground, He accepts me. I can pray and worship my Father whether I'm driving or jogging or working or taking a shower. I can face any direction and He doesn't mind. He doesn't turn me away even if I fart. Why? Because He is a Father to His children. Does your human father reject you when you fart or yawn? No, because he is good and he loves you.
Isn't Allah even as good as your weak human fathers? Doesn't he even have half the genuine love that your father has for you?
God my Heavenly Father loves me. He loves you too and longs for you to accept Him as your Father too.
This week marks the holy week of Ramadan. Today is the 27th of Ramadan which is the holiest night for Muslims.
It is known as the Night Of Destiny, or Laylat al-Qadr (in Arabic: لیلة القدر) as many Muslims pray to God for mercy, forgiveness, blessings and salvation.
Last week, a Muslim asked me "how to be saved?".
There may be others asking the same questions like "how to have forgiveness of sins." etc.
I am going to write out a prayer for you below.
You can pray sincerely from your heart to God and He will hear you.
This is between you and God alone. No one else. This is not about religion. Not about Christianity or Islam. This is about you entering into the Kingdom of God. I'm not talking about conversion. I'm talking about transformation – from death to life.
If you think what I'm saying is rubbish and you dont believe it, that's OK. I have written another prayer that you can use, at the end of this post.
I'm sharing with you what I believe right now, so that on this Night Of Destiny, you can fully trust in God to give you a wonderful eternal destiny.
If you want to enter into the Kingdom of God, Jesus is the door.
If you believe that Jesus came to save you from your sins and to give you eternal life in heaven as your final destiny….Pray this prayer with sincerity in your heart to God….
Night of Destiny and open my heart to You. None of my thoughts, words and deeds are hidden from You.
If you have prayed this prayer, it is between you and God. You don't have to tell anyone publicly if you don't want to. But I encourage you to share privately with someone you trust. If you want, you can send me or someone else a private message, and we can guide you further to know even more and to answer your questions.
How to pray this prayer? Just go to some place where you can be alone. It can be in your bedroom, so you can talk to God alone in prayer. You can kneel or prostrate. God is able to hear and answer your prayer today.
Perhaps some of you are already laughing or mocking. It's your choice to reject the message of salvation on this Night Of Destiny.
"O God of Abraham. You are the God of all truth. I choose to believe in Your truth alone.
Does The Quran Say Jesus Died?
Who Is The Good Shepherd?
Is Allah's Light Reflected From Muhammad?
Did Jesus Tell Christians To Pick Up Snakes And Drink Poison?
Why Did You Forsake Me?
Can You See The Invisible?
What Did The Disciples of The Apostles Teach?
Who Did Jacob Wrestle With?
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GoPro, Inc., is an American technology company that manufactures action cameras and develops related mobile apps and video-editing software.
Trade shows are a great way for companies to showcase products, but many find it challenging to stand out from the crowd and attract attendees. GoPro decided to display interactive iPad stand solutions to help draw visitors into their booth.
Using MTI's tablet solutions, GoPro was able to interact with trade show attendees more effectively, gathering data that provided valuable insights into their customer base.


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Event: Regatta Hotel NYE Under the Bigtop.
We were contacted by the Regatta hotel to provide some spectacular artists to complement their 'Water for Elephants' inspired vintage circus NYE party. Among the drawcards of the presold tickets was a 4hr premium food + beverage package across a variety of levels at the venue. They were looking for interesting roving entertainers and suggestions to complement the theme and add some wow factor for guests.
Upon our consultation, they booked a range of acts including our exclusive Champagne skirt hostess who delighted guests with fun and interactive Moet service in the lobby. Our sizzling flaming showgirl greeted guests and amazed with her visual spectacle and daring fire presence. The night also featured a roving acrobat who added to the circus atmosphere!
The acts were a perfect fit and provided abundant photo opportunities for guests. We are sure there are hundreds of photos of us in the world of instagram!


Photo by 1st Lt. Dan Turkal - The Wisconsin Wing Mobile Command Center (MCC), nicknamed "Orca" on display at the 2012 SIMCOM sponsored by Wisconsin Emergency Management.
Jefferson, Wis. – The Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) hosted the emergency services communications exercise called SIMCOM on Thursday in which several Civil Air Patrol officers participated in. SIMCOM is a training exercise allowing emergency management agencies from around southeast Wisconsin to bring their communications platforms to one location and train together.
The objectives of the event are to learn what capabilities each platform has, discover the limitations to communications interoperability and to establish new relationships between agencies. It also gives platform managers a chance to see what innovations others have made in the construction of their mobile command centers.
"Communications are critical during a disaster" stated Tod Pritchard, preparedness coordinator for WEM, in a recent news release.
Lieutenant Colonels Bill Carlson, Wisconsin Wing communications director; Jerry Krueger, Timmerman Composite Squadron operation officer; Daniel Ritchie, Wisconsin Wing logistics director and Chris Trossen, Wisconsin Wing emergency services director; as well as 1st Lieutenant Dan Turkal, Timmerman Composite Squadron communications officer, presented the Wisconsin Wing Mobile Command Center, nicknamed "Orca" at the operation. Custom designed and built with grant monies, it is designed to give full mission base capabilities in a rapidly deployable, extended stay package.
The platform can provide satellite internet, phone, computer network and radio communication capabilities while still providing room for a full mission staff to work comfortably. The mobile command center was deployed during the Hurricane Katrina relief effort and has been used in missions all across Wisconsin.
Agency representatives were impressed with its capabilities and longed for its creature comforts like the couch and beds found in the Winnebago interior. Likewise, the CAP representatives were also struck by the innovations of other agencies including bolt-to-vehicle antenna masts, evacuation planning software for HAZMAT teams and remote video monitoring systems.
The event was considered a success by Lt. Col. Krueger. "This is probably the smoothest, well run SIMCOM we've been to," he said.


The course covers information systems in all phases of business and in all functional areas to analyze and solve business problems in the "real world." The practical and efficient use of computer technology, both software and hardware, are highlighted. All types of business applications are covered. The importance of data bases, networking, telecommunications, and wireless mobile technology are presented. Popular accounting, tax, finance, management, manufacturing, and marketing software are explained for easy use. Software for decision support systems (DSS), Executive Information Systems (EIS), and Expert Systems (ES) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) such as financial modeling, budgeting, strategic planning and control, forecasting, data analysis, inventory planning, and optimization software are discussed.


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Gas explosion kills 7, injures 2 others in coal mine in southwest China
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Seven people have been killed after a gas explosion at a coal mine in China's southwest Guizhou province, reports Anadolu Agency.
The local government said two other miners sustained serious injuries in the accident that occurred underground at the Rongsheng Coal Mine in Zhenfeng County, state media reported late Friday night.
Of the 18 miners working at the time, 11 - including the two injured - were rescued.
An investigation into the incident in ongoing.
Chinese mines are among some of the most dangerous in the world due to lax regulations and poor operating procedures.
In recent years, the country has produced more than one-third of the world's annual coal output, but accounted for more than two-thirds of global mining deaths annually, according to Mining Technology.
Last month, a gas explosion at a coal mine in northwest Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region left 18 people dead and two others missing.
In February a gas leak at a coal mine in northeast Jilin Province left 12 miners dead, while in March 19 people died after a coal mine collapsed in northern Shanxi province while 129 workers were working underground.
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Apple & Oak's prices and selection are great. But it's the story behind the shop that makes it truly special.
Over the river and through the woods of East Nashville, there is a thriving community of independently owned businesses called The Shops of Porter East. From vintage decor to locally designed apparel, this vibrant shopping district embodies the heart of our fair city — strong community, craftsmanship, quirky styles and, of course, supporting all things local.
Recently, I discovered newcomer Apple & Oak — an eclectic home décor store specializing in vintage furniture, one-of-a-kind rugs and cheeky home goods. Although it's a cozy little place, Apple & Oak does not lack in personality. I knew the moment I stepped into the shop that my wallet was in trouble. A unicorn on my right, a glitzy bar cart to my left, a Turkish rug below my feet — no question, I wanted everything.
Now, this is the point where I would continue on and on about more beautiful inventory, and that the prices at Apple & Oak are great (the prices really are great), and that the darling owner, Allison Holley, offers impeccable service and has a keen eye for pretty things. And all of that is very true. But it's the story behind the shop that makes Apple & Oak such a special place.
"I moved to Nashville to attend graduate school at Vanderbilt University. I had reached a point in Jacksonville, Florida, where I kept getting pulled from the classroom to do other things. I was frustrated with the educational system and wanted to learn/see if I could be of more use on a broader scale," Holley says.
In one of the first courses Holley took at Vanderbilt, students were asked to focus on the top three areas that they loved within education.
"I realized then that mine had always been design," she says. "From day one, when I got the keys to my classroom, I would remove all the school furniture and bring in my own. I would set up the classroom more like a living room or coffee shop. I wanted it to be an inviting place for my students and their parents. I wanted it to be a place where I could really enjoy spending 12-plus hours a day."
Despite initial pushback from the administration, the final result was a hit, and soon, Holley's classroom was the first place they took people on school tours.
After graduate school, Holley spent a season selling furniture she had repurposed on Instagram and donated the proceeds to individual teachers so they could redesign their classrooms. It was during this time that her partner, Nate, and good friend Ginny Reed, owner of Vinnie Louise, pushed her to open a shop on Porter Road. In November 2015, Apple & Oak opened its doors and became a dream come true.
What can I say? I hope Nashville continues to attract more people like Allison and Nate who are passionate about our city, support local makers, hold strong ties to the community and design their entire business around a model that helps others. Well done, Apple & Oak, well done.


Sostronk app crashes everytime i open it any solutions?
Did it never work for you? Or did it used to work earlier but started happening recently?
I am having the same problem. It never worked for me. I have tried reinstalling it again and again. Bt every time. It is crashing whenever i try to open the app. Just like other guy has shown. Please help.
To enable crash dump reporting, create a folder called Dump in C: download and run the registry file from http://dl.sostronk.com/usermode_dumps.reg . Once that is done, run the app and when it crashes Windows will create crash dump files in C:\Dump.


The Joe W. and Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation recently became the newest financial supporter of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership with a commitment of $50,000.
The Brown Foundation contributes to the betterment of communities, alleviating human suffering and promoting service learning. The Metairie, Louisiana based foundation provides grants for health, science, education, community benefit and conservation.
Rice Stewardship's focus on optimizing water and nutrient management, energy efficiency, and wildlife habitat as ways to make rice farming even more sustainable has been steadfast since its formalization in 2013. As with all farming, natural resources such as water and soil are the first and most important inputs rice growers depend upon. Fertile soil, clean water and air are under increasingly high demand, and we are dedicated to ensuring the industry remains good stewards of the environment and continues to do more with less. These efforts support healthier waterways and communities while optimizing wildlife habitat and supporting rural economies.
Rice Stewardship funders include the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Walmart Foundation, The Mosaic Company Foundation, Nestlé Purina PetCare, Chevron U.S.A., Freeport-McMoRan Foundation, Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation, RiceTec, BASF, American Rice, Inc. – Riviana Foods, Inc., Joe W. and Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation, Delta Plastics, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Corteva Agriscience, Wells Fargo, Farmers Rice Milling Company, Horizon Ag, Turner's Creek & Bombay Hook Farms, MacDon Industries, Riceland Foods and Ducks Unlimited major sponsors.


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Q: Python Executable not Running in Terminal I created a python script in VS Code that runs perfectly fine.
I am trying to turn it into an executable for ease of access and use.
I have a macbook air m1 and everything should be up to date.
I installed pyinstaller with pip install pyinstaller.
When I run pyinstall #filename I get everything to run fine including the python executable inside the folder.
I have also tried pyinstaller --windowed #filename and it works fine as well according to the stuff that pops up.
When I run the executable my terminal opens for half a second and spews something and then it dissapears. When I check my taskbar I see terminal still open so I click on it. it shows just a blank terminal and I cannot scroll up to see what was running before hand.
I am not sure what I am doing wrong that is causing the exe to not run but when I run python3 #filename in the terminal everything runs fine.
Any help would be appreciated
I have tried not a whole lot because I am not sure what the error really is
I expect that when I run the python exe that was created I will get the terminal opening up and the first lines of my code asking for user input will run.
instead I get the terminal opening up and getting some gibberish I do not have time to read and then the terminal blanks out and I cannot see what it did.

A: This is 5 step the process that i use (which works for windows):
Can you verify that steps 1 & 2 are done correctly ? And also that you have done the ios version of the windows commands.,,

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*Add Python to Windows Path:
An easy way to add Python to the path is by downloading a recent version of Python, and then checking the box to 'Add Python to PATH' at the beginning of the installation.

*Install the PyInstaller Package:
pip install pyinstaller

*create a script: Here is an example.

import tkinter as tk

root= tk.Tk()

canvas1 = tk.Canvas(root, width = 300, height = 300)
canvas1.pack()

def hello ():
    label1 = tk.Label(root, text= 'Hello World!', fg='blue', font=('helvetica', 12, 'bold'))
    canvas1.create_window(150, 200, window=label1)

button1 = tk.Button(text='Click Me', command=hello, bg='brown',fg='white')
canvas1.create_window(150, 150, window=button1)

root.mainloop()

*Create the Executable using PyInstaller:
go to the Command Prompt and type: cd followed by the location where your Python script is stored.
then type:
pyinstaller --onefile pythonScriptName.py

*Your executable will be created at the location that you specified:
There will be a subfolder called dist and the executable will be there.

A: for my personal reference I use Anaconda + Jupyter notebook for developing. Then I usually save the jupyter notebook where the code resides as a python script as .py. After that I can use this executable python script into anything as I need. run is from task scheduler, I can run it manually, from the shell, or anything based on the scenario


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Q: CoreData Selecting All Rows in Association One-by-one When Persisting to Disk I'm using a parent-child MOC architecture as described by Marcus Zarra in his blog post and talk.
It's generally working great, but I have an ordered one-to-many relationship where the "many" accumulates a lot of records over time. The issue is, in the process of saving the private context to disk, CoreData runs a select query for what appears to be every single object in the association, one at a time, even if it hasn't been touched. As you can imagine, this is incredibly slow.
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Lueg Pass is a mountain pass or defile above the Salzachöfen Gorge in Salzburg State, Austria.  The pass is at the western edge of the Tennen Mountains and is approximately  above the Salzach river where Salzachöfen is at its narrowest. The terms Lueg Pass and Salzachöfen are sometimes used interchangeably to refer to the whole canyon.  Lueg Pass, providing a natural access through the narrow gap, was historically one of the primary routes across the Northern Limestone Alps.

Geography

The Northern Limestone Alps are a northern parallel subrange of the Central Eastern Alps.  The Berchtesgaden Alps, a constituent range of these mountains, form a barrier for north-south travel in the region.  The Salzach river carves a deep valley through the mountains that culminates at Salzachöfen Gorge.  Here, the banks of the Salzach become impassable and the route following the eastern edge of the river rises approximately  above the river to avoid its most treacherous section before descending back down to the river.  The highest point of this route is traditionally known as Lueg Pass.

Lueg Pass is located approximately  south of Golling an der Salzach in Hallein District, Salzburg.  Lueg Pass is crossed by Highway B159 (Salzachtal Straße) as it follows the Salzach.  The highway rises to an elevation of  and enters a -long tunnel parallel to the narrowest point of the Salzachöfen Gorge.  A hotel is presently located at the height of the pass, above the tunnel.  Both the A10 motorway and Salzburg-Tyrol Railway, though largely following the Salzach valley, bypass the narrow Lueg Pass through parallel tunnels under the Hagen Mountains on the opposite side of the Salzach.

History

Lueg Pass and the surrounding Salzach valley have been used as a transportation route since prehistoric times.  The pass was crossed by a Roman road in ancient times.

During the Middle Ages, tollbooths were set up at the height of the pass to collect tolls from travelers and merchants passing through the bottleneck.  The first record of a tollbooth dates to 1160 with recurring mentions up to Napoleonic times.  Most of the associated tollbooth structures were removed by the 1930s.

By the 1970s, traffic through Lueg Pass had reached congestion levels during vacation months as it was located on the Gastarbeiterroute used by guest workers from the Balkans.  The A10 motorway relieved congestion over Lueg Pass when it was completed in 1974, thereby bypassing the pass completely and reducing its importance as a transportation route.

References

Mountain passes of Salzburg (state)

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