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Greece's beleaguered government cracks down on dissent
State vs the people - Thessaloniki, Greece, a photo by Teacher Dude's BBQ on Flickr.
Perhaps it is appropriate that Thessaloniki, which this weekend celebrated the 100th anniversary of its liberation from the Ottoman Empire looked like a city under siege. For three days the centre of Greece's second largest city was the objects of draconian security measures designed to avoid a repetition of last year's peaceful protests which closed down the annual military parade and forced the president of the republic to flee.
Mindful of the fact that the event lead to the resignation of the then prime minister, Giorgos Papandreou just weeks later the current political leadership decided to make sure last year's events were not repeated.
As a result 2,000 extra police were drafted to protect prime minister Antonis Samaras and president Karolos Papoulias as they visited Thessaloniki over the weekend. The security measures for the Oxi Day parade were so tight that no even the parents of high school pupils taking part were allowed within the 1 km "dead zone" that surrounded the VIP stand and effectively isolated the parade from the vast majority of citizens who'd turned out to follow it.
This was the equivalent of banning the public from 4 July/ Bastille Day/Remembrance Day. Only those with an invitation from the government were permitted to attend the event which is held annually to mark the entry of Greece into the Second World War.
Even journalists were turned away as the invitation only rule caught many by surprise. As a result the event was covered nearly exclusively by pro-government media who did an excellent job on ignoring the fact that no one was watching, apart from armed soldiers, riot police units and party cadres from the political parties that form Greece's coalition government.
Instead of commenting on the strange absence of ordinary people on a day many Greeks consider sacred, the state run media was generous in its praise for the organisers as nothing untoward had happened.
As Greece's economic slide continues the country's political leadership has become more isolated from voters and as a result has grown ever more paranoid. The few public appearances by government officials are invariably marked by the presence of thousands of uniformed and plain clothes police officers. Even the most traditional and innocuous gatherings are eyed with suspicion and policed as if they were a football derby between deadly rivals.
When on Friday Antonis Samaras visited the Agios Demitrios Cathedral in Thessaloniki to attend a religious service to celebrate the city's patron saint, heavily armed riot police units carrying shields and tear gas kept back curious worshippers from the leader. Inside the perimeter between hundreds of police officers made sure that the 100m journey from the prime minister's limo to the church entrance went off without incident. Inside, dozens of plain clothes officer kept a watchful eye of the congregation to make sure no embarrassing images of pensioners booing were seen on TV screens.
(UPDATE - The one hapless reporter from the local state run ET3 channel who happened to mention heavy police presence during the visit of the prime minister was quickly taken off air and later fired).
Such scenes are just part of growing intolerance towards dissent and protest, both in the streets and in the press. Whilst pro – austerity sentiment dominates both state run and private mass media, even the slightest show of anti – government defiance is now being punished. In the last 48 hours alone, Greek journalist Kostas Vaxevanis was arrested for publishing a list of possible tax dodgers given to then finance minister, Papakonstantinos by IMF head, Christine Lagarde.
Unlike his French and German counterparts Giorgos Papakonstantinos did not act upon the information (reasons why seem to vary from week to week), instead handing the information to his successor PASOK leader, Evangelos Venizelos, who kept it in desk drawer for two years.
Such heavy handedness was also repeated when two presenters on a popular morning TV show were fired suddenly by the state run NET TV channel after they mentioned reports in the Guardian that linked law and order minister Nikos Dendias in connection with an alleged police torture scandal.
It's hard to see how long any democratically elected government, especially a coalition one made up of such disparate elements can survive just using just the power of a supine media and the blunt instrument of massive police force.
Labels: antonis samaras, Greece, guardian nikos dendias, kostas vaxevanis, lagarde list, military parade, oxi day, press freedom in Greece, thessaloniki, Venizelos
Greek soldiers and riot police line the streets of Thessaloniki during annual military parade.
Greek soldiers and riot police line the streets of Thessaloniki during annual military parade., a photo by Teacher Dude's BBQ on Flickr.
To avoid embarrassing the president and other political leaders the citizens of the northern city of Thessaloniki were kept 1 km from the VIP stand, able to glimpse just a fraction of the annual NO Day parade that marks Greece's entry into the Second World War. Even the parents of high school students taking part in the parade were stopped and turned back at police barricades that lined the route of the event.
Unpaid for three months - shop assistants in Fokas department storeprotest
Unpaid for three months - shop assistants in Fokas department store protest, a photo by Teacher Dude's BBQ on Flickr.
Employees at the Fokas department stores, one of the most well-known retail outlets in Greece taking part in a 24 hour strike over unpaid wages dating back to June.
In addition according to Union of Shop Workers, the company is in the process of replacing full time positions with part time ones paying just 200 Euros a month for a 20 hour week.
(200 euros a month is just enough to cover rent on a modest one room apartment in the poorest parts of Thessaloniki.)
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Labels: austerity greek economic crisis, fokas department store, Greece, labour dispute strike, protests, thessaloniki, unpaid wages
Social Solidarity Medical Practice in protest over cuts in health care - Thessaloniki, Greece
Social Solidarity Medical Practice in protest over cuts in health care - Thessaloniki, Greece, a photo by Teacher Dude's BBQ on Flickr.
Greek police once more on front line in labour dispute
Greek police once more on front line in labour dispute, a photo by Teacher Dude's BBQ on Flickr.
Policing a protest over the imposition of a restraining order by the Aristotelion University following attempts to bring in strike breakers to take the place of employees who's stopped work over a four month delay in paying salaries.
Labels: aristotelion university, Greece, greek police court trial, labour dispute, strike breakers, thessaloniki
Is the European experiment grinding to halt?
Earlier this morning I got a call from a friend, saying that she'd found a job but I was at a loss whether to congratulate her or not, as she will not only leave her country but also her two young children as well. For the next nine months my friend will be teaching English at a private school in the Gulf States. In doing so she'll be following a path trailed by many other friends and acquaintances over the last few years.
Her children will remain here to be looked after by grandparents for the duration, a story reminiscent of the sacrifices that many Greeks were obliged to make in the 60's and 70's as guest workers who went north to find jobs in the booming economies of Europe and especially in German factories then powering the country's export led economic miracle.
As with so many other Greeks six years of recession has forced my friend to consider working abroad as the only alternative to a slow slide into poverty at home so repeating a story that has been told and re-told so often here over the last 100 years. However, this latest generation is both luckier and unluckier than their parents and forebears.
On the one hand many emigrating Greeks are highly educated and have university level qualifications and language skills that set them apart from previous generations. No longer are they the monolingual, sometimes barely literate villagers who went abroad, able only to obtain dead end jobs that post war northern Europeans were all to happy to spurn in favour of better paid, higher status ones in the service sector.
Yet young educated Greeks are sallying forth into a very different world, one in which jobs, even badly paid, low status ones are becoming more and more difficult to find. While some will find work that fully utilises their knowledge and skills many will find that a foreigner in a declining economy, not matter how well educated will always be at a disadvantage.
In addition the gap between earnings in the North and South of Europe has shrunk to a remarkable degree since the 1960's, with those in countries such as Germany often remaining static whilst those in the South have risen along with rising living standards.Gone are the days when an unskilled factory hand could earn a wage that would have been the envy of those back at home. So, the question that goes through many people's minds is why go through all the social and psychological upheaval of leaving home? Why uproot yourself when factories in east Germany pays just 6E an hour, just a few Euros more than can be earned at home, unless your only criteria is survival?
However, with unemployment at 25% (30% plus, if Greek trade union research is to be believed) and family and social security networks buckling under the strain, then survival rather than having a better standard of living may push Greeks as well as Spaniards, Portuguese and Italians north once again.
But with recession gradually mutating into Depression what reception will this new generation of gasterbiters receive? Even when cheap labour was in demand in the heavy industries of the Ruhr and the Rhine southern European workers were often grudgingly accepted, now that they are coming into competition for jobs in a shrinking economy the potential for ugly confrontation becomes a real possibility .
Given the campaign of virulent anti-Greek feeling that has marked German politics and media coverage of the current debt crisis, the groundwork for growing racist sentiment has been assiduously cultivated. Should the situation in other PIIGS start to resemble that of Greece how long is it before the myths of the lazy Spaniard and work shy Italian once more become part of the cultural and political landscape north of the Alps?
Then, the German far right, like Greece's neo-Nazi Golden Dawn,will happily exploit the opportunities given them by more "respectable" conservative forces. As the economic decline of the European South takes its toll on German export markets and the government will inevitably struggle to balance a commitment to the EU ideal of open borders with growing demands that German jobs and businesses be protected.
Switzerland's military is already drawing up contingency plans in case of a deepening of the social crisis in the Southern EU, UK's prime minister, David Cameron talked of the possibility of closing the country's borders in case of a flood of Greek economic refugees is being considered and France's demand for the re-introduction of internal EU border controls set the tone showing that the EU's policy of open borders could be reversed in a heartbeat, should national moods change.
How much of this is just right wing political opportunism, designed to win votes with a frightened electorate and how much of it points the way to a more disunited future depends on the depth and duration of the crisis. If the North follows the same pattern as indebted nations such as Greece and Spain then all bets are off as growing divisions may threaten to derail the decades of unification and reconciliation that the EU has wrought.
It's a sad irony of modern history that the years of hard work put in by successive German leaders since end of World War II to prove that Berlin can be trusted to rejoin the European family of nations is being thrown away by a new generation of fiscal hard liners who are willing to put their allegiance to dubious economic dogma ahead of the unity of the continent.
One of the lessons of the 1930's that German chancellor, Angela Merkel and many other EU leaders seem willing to ignore is just how quickly economic disaster changes the political outlook of people who've enjoyed years of financial growth and security. The frenzied growth of the 20's and the sudden loss of prosperity that hit the middle class especially in the Great Depression helped bring the extreme right to power in a remarkably short period of time.
In just a five years, the percentage of the popular vote captured by the Nazi party grew from 2.6% to 43.9%, a political rise that is being eerily echoed by their modern day counterparts in Greece, who have increased their popular support at an even more spectacular rate, going from just 0.29% to 14% in three years.
In 30's the insistence of the political mainstream to cling to ineffective economic theories even in the face of dismal failure drove disenchanted voters into the arms of fascist parties across Europe and beyond. The, then widespread political belief that ordinary people would endure years of extreme poverty and suffering in the name of an empty promise that it would eventually bring about future growth helped bring down democracies across the world.
Does Europe need to lose tens of millions of lives once more to relearn lessons that ended up being so brutally paid for in the streets of Stalingrad and fields of Normandy?
Labels: eu european union, germany, great depression racism, Greece, greek economic crisis, immigration uk, italy, merkel, recession, spain, switzerland, wwii
Greek protester climbing gates to ministry building to hang banner
Greek protester climbing gates to ministry building to hang banner, a photo by Teacher Dude's BBQ on Flickr.
Merkel in Greece - An analysis
I was hoping that my trip down to Athens would allow me two visits in a row when I wasn't tear gassed and up till late in the afternoon of Tuesday it seemed that was exactly what was going to happen. Despite the massive crowds that turned up in Syntagma Square to mark the visit of German chancellor, Angela Merkel the mood of the people was peaceful if not calm.
Despite draconian security measures which included a ban on any form of gathering or assembly along the planned route from Athens airport to the centre between 60,000 and 80,000 turned up to voice their anger and frustration not only with EU - IMF imposed austerity but also their own corrupt government coalition.
As the day wore on groups of stone throwing youths started their ritualised attacks on the riot police units that had lined the square. It's hard to express the surrealistic nature if such clashes as they seem to serve little purpose with both sides acting out a pre-arranged script which they've failed to share with the rest of us. To add to the sense of the unreal the small army of photographers and camera operators present gave the scene the feel of some alternative sports match.
Of course, the tear gas and the chunks of marble which often filled the air were real enough and at one point I was forced to retreat as I had not brought any protection. Fearing the possibility that I'd be stopped by the police I'd left my gas mask at home rather than face a day in police custody while they checked out my ID.
At any point the police could have used their overwhelming force to clear the place in just a few minutes, but instead they chose to play a bizarre game of cat and mouse with masked protesters. Even when they managed to catch someone the crowds immediately swarmed around them hurling every kind of vile insult in the Greek language to show just what they thought of them.
True to form the Greek police managed to foul up their image once more, this time by using a woman detainee as a human shield against stone throwers in a narrow back street, an action which ensured the story went global.
Later on, like children bored of playing the same old game for hours on end the police entered Syntagma Square in force using batons, pepper spray and tear gas to clear the area, once gain using their doctrine of casual brutality in the name of restoring public order.
The same absurdist script was also playing out for the cameras in the streets behind parliament as Greek prime minister, Antonis Samaras and Angela Merkel strolled through the tree lined streets on the way to a joint press conference. I assume the images were intended to show that contrary to foreign press reports the PM could walk freely in public without fear of attack.
What the TV pictures did not show were the seven water canons parked just up the road and 1000's of heavily armed riot police that separated the leaders from the seething demonstrator in Syntagma. With security measures as tight as these even Barack Obama could happily spend a carefree morning window shopping in down town Kabul or Baghdad.
It hard to fathom what was the point of the whole expensive exercise since Merkel said little of substance and merely repeated her position that Greece needed to stick to the terms of the bailout deal and press ahead with yet more tax hikes, public spending cuts and lay offs. Instead of strengthening Samaras's position within Greece's shaky coalition government, Merkel underlined just how little real power Greece's political leadership has in its negotiations with the EU/IMF/ECB troika.
On the other hand the hardware stores in Monestiraki which do a roaring trade in improvised gas masks and marble wholesalers who regular replace the smashed stone work in Syntagma had a great day.
Labels: angela merkel's visit to athens, anti - austerity protests, Athens, citizen journalism, Greece, greek economic crisis, video
Greek youth throwing a rock at riot police units in Athens
Greek youth throwing a rock at riot police units in Athens, a photo by Teacher Dude's BBQ on Flickr.
Taken during German chancellor, Angela Merkel's lightning visit to Athens, Greece. Her arrival was marked by mass protests and violent clashes between demonstrators and the 7000 police officers present.
Austerity - learn to love your chains
Austerity - learn to love your chains, a photo by Teacher Dude's BBQ on Flickr.
Greek protester running away from riot police units
Greek protester running away from riot police units, a photo by Teacher Dude's BBQ on Flickr.
Taken during protests over the visit of German chancellor, Angela Merkel to Athens, Greece.
Merkel enters the lion's den
After much consideration I've decided that I'll be going down to Athens to cover the protests planned for the arrival of German chancellor, Angela Merkel to Greece. It's not a decision to be taken lightly as angry protesters are unlikely to be throwing rose petals and messages of good luck tomorrow. Already political organisations from across the entire political spectrum have said they will be calling upon supporters to take part in anti - austerity demonstrations on Tuesday in the centre of the Greek capital.In addition both public and private sector trade unions will be also part of the mix with marches set for 1 pm in Syntagma Square*, opposite parliament and the scene of the many violent confrontations.
For their part, the Greek police has announced, depending on which media source you use, that 6000, 6500 or 7000 officers will be on duty including the notoriously violent riot units known as the MAT. Also 4 water canons will be on standby, marking an escalation in the arms race between police and protesters in Greece.
As far as the foreign and local mainstream media is concerned the visit by Merkel is being hailed as a diplomatic triumph for Greek PM, Antonis Samaras and proof that Germany is determined to keep Greece within the Eurozone. On the internet and in the streets and cafes the arrival of the German leader has provoked a reaction of anger and dismay, being viewed as an arrogant act of provocation at a time when the nation's poorest are being hammered by an public service cuts and tax hikes during an economic downturn unprecedented in modern Greek history.
Last week's policing fiasco when demonstrating shipyard workers stormed the grounds of the ministry of defence unopposed means the law enforcement authorities and the government will be determined to show that they are in charge of the situation on the streets. In operational terms that means the gloves will be off and a repeat of the violent clashes that marked the mass Indignant rallies last year is a distinct possibility.
For photographers covering the events tomorrow this list of tips may prove useful.
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*UPDATE Greek trade unions have announced that the government has banned assembles in Syntagma Square and told them to choose another spot.
Labels: angela merkel, antonis samaras, Athens, austerity, cuts, demo, german, Greece, greek economic crisis, greek politics, protests
Protesting Greek firefighters - Thessaloniki, Greece
Protesting Greek firefighters - Thessaloniki, Grecee, a photo by Teacher Dude's BBQ on Flickr.
With Greece's creditors demanding still more cuts in public spending in return for the next installment of bailout money, more and more public sector workers are protesting over cuts in wages which are dragging more and more more of those in employment into poverty.
Even while incomes shrink and unemployment grows Greece still remains one of the most expensive countries in the EU for everyday goods and services according to Eurostat.
Labels: austerity greek ecconomic crisis, demo, eu debt crisis, Greece, photograph, protests, thessaloniki
RISE UP - Fight austerity now, while you still can.
RISE UP - Fight austerity now, while you still can., a photo by Teacher Dude's BBQ on Flickr.
Labels: austerity sucks, eu debt crisis, Greece, poster, poster activism
Greek trade unionists protesting latest austerity measures
Greek trade unionists protesting latest austerity measures, a photo by Teacher Dude's BBQ on Flickr.
Greek trade unionists in the northern port city of Thessaloniki demonstrated against the latest round of austerity measures which are close to being finalised as Athens seeks to fulfill the conditions for the next tranche of bailout cash.
Measures include yet more tax hikes, pension cuts, privatisations and job cuts in civil service positions as well as wage cuts in the private sector.
Whilst Greeks struggle with the sixth consecutive year of economic contraction, prices of basic goods such as milk and meat remain among the highest in the EU, a legacy of the previous governments' unwillingness to tackle the cartels and monopolies that set prices throughout much of the economy.
Labels: austerity, Greece, greek economic crisis, photo, protests, thessaloniki, trade unionists
The Genti Koule Downhill Urban Bike Race - Thessaloniki, Greece
The Genti Koule Downhill Urban Bike Race - Thessaloniki, Greece, a photo by Teacher Dude's BBQ on Flickr.
Waiting to go.
The Genti Koule downhill urban race - Thessaloniki, Greece
The Genti Koule downhill urban race - Thessaloniki, Greece, a photo by Teacher Dude's BBQ on Flickr.
Taking as its starting point the once notorious Genti Koule former prison, 160 cyclists competed in this year's Downhill Runaway event, each aiming to negotiate a course that took them from Thessaloniki's highest point to the the centre of the Greece's second largest city.
The course which included ramps that dropped sharply from the city's medieval walls provided a stiff challenge for participants and led to some crashes, luckily none serious.


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Re-electing Denham, we wrote then, would further enable a President Trump by helping his party control all branches of government. That's how it has turned out.
Denham has proved a loyal foot soldier, voting 97.8 percent of the time to further Trump's agenda – a far higher percentage than many more doctrinaire Republicans. Denham has supported some of Trump's greatest hits, like opposing a carbon tax, rolling back consumer protections imposed on banks, eliminating a Medicare watchdog and more.
Some specifics:
Jeff Denham and Josh Harder sat side by side at last as they spoke to The Modesto Bee's editorial board Thursday in a long-awaited first debate.
Health care – Never mind that the Affordable Care Act fulfilled most of its promises – slowing rate increases, coverage for pre-existing conditions, covering millions of uninsured Americans, covering dependents through age 26 – Obama created it, so Trump hates it. With no replacement in sight, Denham and other House Republicans voted to destroy it (as they had 50 times before Trump's arrival).
Thanks to principled Senate Republicans, a badly damaged Obamacare survived. But after removing penalties for healthy people who refuse to participate, rates have soared by 30 percent this year. A case before the Supreme Court could kill off the ACA, leaving the healthcare system in disarray.
In Denham's district, an estimated 100,000 residents would be harmed – some losing insurance, some losing jobs.
Dreamers – Denham did more than most Republicans to protect young people brought here as children and raised as Americans, even bucking his party's leaders. But after earning a reputation as one of Trump's most solid backers, he couldn't convince his cruel taskmaster that revoking DACA was a heartless folly. Nor could he convince enough of his Republican pals to pass legislation to protect the Dreamers.
An estimated 5,000 of Denham's constituents are among 680,000 young people now living in a court-ordered limbo, protected only so long as judges say they are. The only chance Dreamers have is for Congress to force immigration reform down Trump's throat. That happens only if Democrats take control.
Tax cuts – Denham has been flogging the idea that Trump's economy is the greatest thing since the New Deal. Good luck with that after April 15, when millions of Californians – thousands living here – will realize their state and local taxes are no longer deductible and their income tax bills are hundreds of dollars higher. Then those meager income tax cuts might not look so good.
Roaring economy – It's a sugar rush fueled by tax cuts and deficit spending. Corporations and the wealthiest got 90 percent of the benefits. A few firms handed out one-time bonuses to employees, but most workers got little or nothing. Unemployment is down, but how much is due to gig work? Meanwhile the national debt has risen from $19.6 trillion under Obama to $21.5 trillion today. In peacetime, such a leap is unprecedented and unsustainable.
Tariffs – Trump's trade war is hitting our region especially hard as retaliatory tariffs on almonds, walnuts, dairy products, wine and fresh foods sink in.
But what about water? Passing America's Water Infrastructure Act could provide real benefits to California. We might not get more storage here, but the levees along the San Joaquin River – protecting thousands of homes around Manteca – desperately need repair. This bill promises to help. Denham should be proud of it; we're glad he worked with Democrat Jim Costa to get it passed. Denham also stood with hundreds of our region's residents to protest the state's coming water grab on a day when Harder must have had something else to do.
Harder points out that Denham voted to make the tunnels lawsuit-proof. Yes, but it didn't become law. And in our editorial board, we gave Harder several chances to decry the state's water grab, but his responses lacked passion. Still, only someone determined not to be re-elected would vote against our water interests. So we're not especially worried.
Besides, we like Harder's ideas on Medicare for all, debt relief for college graduates, and fixing infrastructure (though both are wrong about Proposition 6).
We're more concerned that Harder has exactly zero experience as a decision-maker. No school board, city council or legislative seat. He's a newb, but a smart one.
In two debates – at The Bee and in Turlock – Harder let Denham's anger wash over him, responding mainly in head shakes and eyebrow lifts. But soon he began channeling Muhammad Ali's famous rope-a-dope strategy, letting the more powerful fighter punch himself out then hitting back.
Many of Harder's best shots were aimed at Trump, but they landed on Denham.
The Bee recommends Josh Harder for Congress.
Democratic challenger Josh Harder talks about infrastructure during the District 10 Congressional debate at the Carnegie Center in Turlock on Sept. 22. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com
Our view: Modesto Council exposé is political grandstanding
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Italy: Second Night of Sanremo 2013 - LIVE
By	Marc Calleja Bayliss
RAI, the broadcaster responsible for the participation of Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest has gained worldwide recognition for hosting the annual Sanremo competition in the Ariston Theatre and this year will be no different. The 63rd edition officially came to a debut last night when seven acts presented fourteen tracks, two each with the public and the media selecting their favourite, and announced just after the performances came to an end. The system will be roughly the same this evening, with another seven acts taking to the stage with two entries each. Many critics have spoken out that this evening, will prove to be better in terms of quality due to the fact that several of the favourites will be taking to the spotlight. The show could be watched through RAI 1 on Satellite, although one could find it on Reception Television. Follow the show online through the official website of the competition.
The representative for the Eurovision Song Contest will be selected through the Sanremo competition but it is relatively unlikely that the chosen entry will be the same one performed during these nights which will lead up to Saturday evening. Since their return, Italy have done extremely well at the international showcase, reaching ninth place with Nina Zilli and her entry L'Amore e Femmina (Out of Love) last year as opposed to their first runner-up finish in 2011 with the track Madness of Love (Follia D'Amore) performed by Raphael Gualazzi who took to the stage last night as he is one of the artists in the category 'Campioni'. This years' Sanremo competition is being hosted by Fabio Fazio and Luciana Littizzetto, the former being none other than the producer for this years' proceedings. The second set of artists from the 'Campioni' category will take to the stage alongside four artists from the 'Giovani' category, out of which two will qualify to the final set forth for Friday night.
Around thirteen million tuned in to watch the first evening of Sanremo last night and many believe that the best acts will be taking to the stage this evening. Following a grand opening last night, this evening seems to be more sombre and a well dressed male takes to the stage with a monologue which involves some tracks which have been coined as classics by critics of the industry. Mid-way through his monologue, he sits down and starts playing an acoustic guitar, and one has to note that he is a pretty good singer. He stands up and now he is performing on the illustious Sanremo stage which is bathed in blue lighting and a bit of smoke. We just got to know that this is Beppe Fiorello and indeed, he is clearly talented! Fabio Fazio, our male host is out on stage in what seems to be an exact replica of last nights' suit. One has to agree that it does indeed look good, but changing the look slightly would definitely pan out well in my opinion. Clad in an extremely beautiful sky blue dress is Bar Refaeli who will be a guest throughout the evening and now, comes the female host of the competition Luciana Littizetto who is wearing a white shirt, which looks more like a dress. Whatever that is, it looks horrible on television.
Running Order (Campioni)
Modà: Come l'acqua dentro il mare and Se si potesse non morire
Se si potesse non morire: The runners-up of Sanremo in 2011 are back in the competition on their own, without the aid of Emma Marrone. The first track opens up with the piano playing, followed by a cello in the background and the vocals of the front man take form as well, and this sounds like a ballad earlier on, one which is relatively slow building but suddenly takes more form in an emotional manner. The lead vocalist is not spot on but the Italian language has a lot of twists and ends and vocals might sound either hoarse or off. The music is simple but the people are enjoying this and mid-way through, they are clapping seemingly showing their appreciation towards the group, favourites for the competition. This is just beautiful and I am really intrigued to see what their second song sounds like.
Come l'acqua dentro il mare: Of Monsters & Men as well as Mumford and Sons are clearly the inspiration behind the second entry which is building up quite beautifully and it is going to be quite difficult to decide between the two. The lead vocalist is having an easier time performing this track and this could be because of the fact, that this is the more feasible song but he seems to be speaking to the audience and the cameras whilst performing. The chorus is pretty strong but I think the first track was all round stronger. Adriano Pennino is known in the Eurovision Song Contest for having arranged the entry for Bosnia & Herzegovina in 2012. This is an extremely good song but since they have another one, I would rather choose the first one considering it has more chances for victory.
Qualified: Se si potesse non morire
Simone Cristicchi: La prima volta (che sono morto) and Mi manchi
Mi Manchi: Ouch! That was a terrible opening by Simone because he was clearly off-key and not in an Italian manner. The music nevertheless, based on the guitar and the violin is very simple and easy going and one starts bopping along with the track. Old school and very seaside. The lyrics are seemingly dedicated to someone special in his life because he is crying apart from the fact that the title speaks for itself. I really cannot fault the songwriters of this track but I am not a big fan of his vocals and never really understood how he won Sanremo a couple of years back because Italy have produced some great stars. The audience seemed to have enjoyed that. I would definitely not imagine this type of song at the Eurovision Song Contest because it would be lost within all the other ballads that might be presented.
La prima volta (che sono morto): This already sounds much better and more well suited to his type of vocals, and indeed, being a co-writer does indeed help the situation. There is a jazz feel and once more, it seems that this is a fast paced conversation with the audience or even so, a story. The instruments come in beautifully within the chorus and this sounds completely. I must say that his vocals are steady in this one and he seems to be enjoying his performance much more this time round. Sing-A-Long moment at one point and this should be the one to make it through to the next phase and the people seem to agree with me as this time they clapped within the audience. Beautiful!
Qualified: La prima volta (che sono morto)
Malika Ayane: E se poi e Niente
Niente: Loving the early camera work by RAI, as they would like to get the viewers to respect both the orchestra, and the performers. Malika is wearing a long black dress and she sports blonde hair. The lighting is extremely dark with blue and black being predominant. She is performing a ballad, one which she clearly seems to be enjoying. Her gestures are comign across as extremely natural. The raspiness of her voice is quite charming and it gives the song identity. Malika is one of the favourites for the Eurovision Song Contest and such a song would be well appreciated in my opinion. The audience are in love with this song and her second song needs to be stunning to beat this one!
E se poi: No opening music for the second track, it just commences with Malika's raspy vocal and that is already an element which I do not like. The staging for this one is dark but nevertheless, on the screens, bars of yellow colours come up and give the song a bit of shade. It is a ballad but the tempo is slightly faster than the first track although, once more, I would definitely choose the first track because there was more effort put into it by the performer. Presenting two entries has surely been challenging for each artist because some of them would surely have their favourite out of the two. The bridge in this one involves a conversation which is aided by a background noise of violins. Prior to ending, the camera focuses on them, and reminds the people that live music still exists. Well done to Malika for presenting two strong entries.
Qualified: E se poi
Almamegretta: Mamma non lo sa and Onda che vai
Mamma non lo sa: Almamegretta take to the stage for their very first performance and despite gaining credibility within the Italian music scene in recent years, one would say that they are surely not typical of the Sanremo competition because their genre is quite different to what is normally expected from such a competition. One has to understand that Fabio Fazio chose such a group along with an expert panel of judges for the simple reason that he required diversity in terms of audience as well. The vocals which are very raspy, are good but really do not understand the track and thus this is quite out of line.
Onda che vai: The second song is on and the stage is suddenly bathed in green lights, somewhat retospect of a forest. The music of the second track is much more relaxed and based on guitars and drums. This is very Italian and sound typical of what Sanremo has offered in recent times. One cannot help but choose this over the first track for several reasons, including the fact that his vocals are stronger and he is enjoying this performance much more. There is a feeling amongs online critics that this is the one coming across better and it would be a mistake to choose the first one.
Qualified: Mamma non lo sa
Max Gazzè: Sotto casa and I tuoi maledettissimi impegni
I tuoi maledettissimi impegni: Max Gazzè takes to the stage with his first song and many Maltese will remember the performer for duetting with Ira Losco. Clad in dark attire and playing an electric guitar, his vocals are quite good but this seems to be a mixture of pop/rock and some electro, providing an interesting outlook on the genre. The build up for this one is good but one is left cold and disappointed because the track lacks that special something that would make it stand out both on the charts and in this competition. It is an album track and nothing more, should not even be a single. What I quite like about it is the strings being played towards the end. The lighting is also quite impressive but that is a mention with regards to the positive setting put forward by RAI.
Sotto casa: Max Gazze seemingly has the most typical Italian vocals that I have heard this evening and has anyone noted that he is only the second male this evening. The second songs from the artists this evening have been much stronger but nevertheless, the voting has gone for the first song on both counts before hand. This is a really nice song and the backdrop for this one is really colourful. The doorbell, the electronic organ and the guitars really make this track stand out from the rest presented. Seriously, this track is the one for the press and the public to choose to enjoy it once more on another night. Max is a stunning performer and he is accustomed to Sanremo, this being his fourth appearance in total.
Qualified: Sotto casa
Annalisa: Non so ballare e Scintille
Scintille: Another potential artist to be heading onto the Eurovision Song Contest is Annalisa Scarrone and wearing a sheer white shirt with trsouers, she takes to the stage. It seems that the Italian music industry is changing because there are a lot of these type of songs in this years' edition of Sanremo. Mid-tempo with a fast paced track which make artists sound very content. This is looking beautiful on screen but isn't the staging, very much similar to the one used to Emmelie De Forest for Denmark, including the colours. Vocally this sounds brilliant and considering that she is barely breathing through that one, it sounded epic!
Non so ballare: Annalisa stays on stage and finally breathes as she takes to the microphone for a second performance and the genre for this one is completely different, because it seems to be a calm, easy flowing ballad. I am in the right because even the staging is toned down for this one with black, blue, and white lighting being predominant along with smoke. The attire is not well suited for this performance but that will surely be addressed once the track is chosen. The vocals in this one are good but went slightly off within the chorus which has a string of high notes. Had I been voting, I would have chosen the first one.
Qualified: Scintille
Elio e le storie tese: La canzone mononota and Dannati forever
Dannati forever: The final act of the evening from the 'Campioni' category are Elio e le storie tese and as the saying goes, if one cannot beat them, then one has to join them. This is old school by numbers and the orchestra sounds as if coming from the forties for this performance. The band are clad in priests' attire and that gives it an image which many people will remember when voting I guess. The tune is extremely infectious and the lyrics are quite sing-a-long material. One cannot fault the vocals because they are spot on although, it has to be pointed out that the song is relatively simple. The addition of a couple of words in English is a good idea, but not enough for an international touch. Something along these lines in Eurovision would succeed.
La canzone mononota: A completely different genre to the first entry giving them an edge because they have decided to present their entries in a different manner but wait, I spoke too soon as this has turned into a big band uptempo number where the backing vocals are given a lot of importance. The genre continues to develop quite well and it seems that there is a bit of pyschedelic about them. The vocals are spot on and they are clearly enjoying their performance on stage whilst the audience are also doing their best to try and not smile as much as they are. This is brilliant. Anyone of the two would do really!
Qualified: La canzone mononota
Running Order (Giovani)
Renzo Rubino: Il Postino
Renzo is clad in a maroon suit and he is sitting down on a classic brown piano. The staging is predominantly blue and purple but nevertheless, the screens are changing colour. I have to say, that he has star quality as much as Raphael Gualazzi had two years ago when he entered the competition with Follia D'Amore which then finished in second place at the Eurovision Song Contest. The vocals are perfect, one cannot fault him and this is honestly one of the better songs presented this evening. The addition of a male tenor as a backing vocal works wonders and this could very much work at the Eurovision Song Contest should they like to go through the 2011 route once more.
Il Cile: Le parole non servono più
The stage is bathed in green lighting for the second time this evening and despite showcasing a group, the main focus is surely on the lead performer who wears a beard, and is extremely scruffy around the edges, in a bad boy manner. The song is a mixture of pop/rock but seems to find itself within the mid-tempo route. It is well performed and getting Peppe Vessichio to conduct is surely an important element to win a couple of members within the press. The vocals are strong and he is not having any issues with giving it his all, at least this evening. The electric guitar solo is a nice addition and slows down the tempo. I love this song, and I think the 'Giovani' are really giving it their all this year.
Irene Ghiotto: Baciami?
Irene seems to be a sassy woman as she dances in the opening seconds of her song. This is completely different from what has been presented before it and thus could look really good with the media and the public at home. It seems to be pretty electronic in the beginning but nevertheless, changes into a mid-tempo pop song which she enjoys performing. Clad in a flowery black/yellow dress, she is really taking in the moment. Unfortunately, performing to such an audience, she should have learned to use her face better because it looks way too maddening. I quite like the song though, so I cannot fault her although I believe that the ones before it were in a stronger league.
Blastema: Dietro l'intima ragione
One final song for the evening and it comes from the youngters' category as well in the form of Blastema and one has to point out the distinctive vocal that he brings forward to the show especially in the beginning of the song but this pop/rock type of entry is not really my favourite genre and as a matter of fact, becomes pure noise within the refrain. When looking at the vocals as a whole throughout the performance, there were parts which were extremely strained. Seriously, this is not a case of leaving the best for last because this is my least favourite of the day. The first two should qualify.
Qualifier: Renzo Rubino: Il Postino
Qualifier: Blastema: Dietro l'intima ragione
The second evening of the Sanremo competition comes to an end as Fabio Fazio and Luciana Littizzetto announce the first qualifiers of the 'Giovani' category. Tomorrow, there will be another four acts competing in the Giovani Category whilst the focus will be on a number of special performances between the renowned Italian singers and the competing artists in the 'Campioni' category. Tune into escflashmalta.com for another LIVE Report from Sanremo 2013 as Amy Grech has a look at the show tomorrow night whilst reviewing the performances. Thanks for tuning in this evening and a hearty congratulations goes to RAI for putting up a magnificient show.
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Q: Swift optional multiple tests in conditional I want to do something like this with an optional in swift.
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func myfunction() {
   if (opt == nil) || (opt?.x != 10 && opt?.y != 20)) {
    opt = MyOptional()
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My question is if this is a valid pattern, even though it compiles and runs. Does Swift compiler ensures condition 2 runs after condition 1 (opt!= nil)?

A: Well && and || operators in swift are Left Associative which means your evaluation of conditions goes from left hand side.
(opt != nil). // result 1

this condition will get evaluate first and as you are using the || operator.
Secondaly your (opt?.x != 10 && opt2?.y != 20) // result 2
will get now evaluate if your result 1 is false otherwise it would have gone in the loop because of || operator

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if only result 1 is true it not evaluate for result 2 due to || operator otherwise it would calculate result 2 and if result 2 is true its a success

A: Assuming you have got a typo this code should looks like this:
struct MyOptional {
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    func myFunction() {
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The immigrant population has shifted dramatically since the recession. Migration rates from Mexico have been very slow for the past five years, while rates from other parts of the world—notably Asia—have quickened.
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By 2011, the total number of Mexican immigrants and the total number of immigrants from all Asian countries were roughly equal. In 2007, Mexican immigrants exceeded the number of Asian immigrants by 1.5 million.
Immigrants are now more assimilated, on average, than at any point since the 1980s. The rise in assimilation can be attributed to this slowdown and shift in the arrival rate of new immigrants. The rise in assimilation has been most apparent along cultural and civic dimensions.
The immigrant population shows signs of recovering from the recession. Economic assimilation declined as growth slowed, but has regained its pre-recession level.
Post-recession immigrants are more assimilated than those who arrived before the recession. In general, more recently arrived immigrants tend to be less assimilated. In a stark reversal of this historical pattern, post-recession immigrants are more culturally and economically similar to natives than immigrants arriving as much as a decade earlier.
The bursting of the housing bubble played a role in increasing assimilation. Metro areas with the largest increases in immigrant assimilation tend to be those that were most affected by the housing boom-and-bust cycle. The evaporation of easy mortgage credit and construction-related jobs likely reversed the flow of new immigrants to these areas.
The near disappearance of newly arrived, un-assimilated immigrants from American soil may help to explain why initiatives to reform immigration policy have gained traction this year. Since the colonial era, backlash against immigration has focused on cultural and economic differences between immigrants and natives; this report demonstrates that these differences are now less noticeable than they have been in a generation.


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Pears in chocolate sauce. Poached pears in homemade chocolate sauce. Very delicious dessert!
Combine water,lemon juice,sugar and vanilla pod in a saucepan. Mix and heat gently until the sugar dissolves.
Bring mixture to a boil,add pears and simmer for 15 minutes. Leave pears to cool in the syrup,then remove them,using a draining spoon and chill 1-2 hours. Reserve the syrup.
In a heatproof bowl,combine chocolate and butter. Stand the bowl over the pan of simmering water and stir until melted. Remove from the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of pear syrup.
Arrange the pears in a serving dish and place scoops of ice cream(optional). Spoon the chocolate sauce over the pears. Serve pears in chocolate sauce cold.


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11 Magic-Infused Books We Can't Wait to Read This Fall
by Rosie Knight
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It's the best time of the year a.k.a. fall a.k.a. Halloween a.k.a. Nerdoween. It's time to pull out your cozy sweaters, rock some thick socks and witchy boots, and eat a lot of pumpkin pie. As the nights get longer, the leaves turn redder, and the wind gets chillier, there's nothing better than curling up in your favorite chair with a good book, and that's why we have a collection of magical titles for you to keep an eye out this festive fall season.
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Retold fairy tales have been a popular trend in YA, but you've never read one quite like A Blade So Black. McKinney's vision of a young black Alice in Wonderland battling evil in both the streets of Atlanta and her very own version of the iconic fantasy world is absolutely brilliant, and it hits shelves with dose of magical realism on September 25.
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The galaxy of Star Wars is an expansive and brilliant one, but so often the stories have been focused on the men who inhabit it. No more! This new coffee table book from our very own Amy Ratcliffe, and 75 incredible artists who identify as women or non binary, is here to prove that Star Wars has plenty of terrific female heroes as well! The lineup includes rad creators like Jen Bartel, Little Corvus, Alice X. Zhang, and Annie Wu! We're dreaming of picking it up on October 30.
Coyote Doggirl by Lisa Hanawalt
Marvel and DC get much of the shine in the comics business, but there are other fantastic publishers like D+Q who are putting out books unlike anything else. Lisa Hanawalt's Coyote Doggirl is an unmatched experience. One of the minds behind BoJack Horseman, Hanawalt brings her humor and award-winning cartooning to this strange and surreal Western that's out now.
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The highly anticipated sequel to the Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue, this radical romp focuses on Felicity, the sister of the first book's protagonist. Her journey appears filled with just as much adventure, romance, and fun as the first in the series. The book doesn't hit shelves until October 2, so you've still got time to grab Lee's bestselling introduction to the wild world of the Montague clan if you haven't read it yet.
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The first in the new Flight of the Falcon middle grade series about the history of the Millennium Falcon! Written by the wonderful Justina Ireland—whom you might know from her incredible YA novel Dread Nation—with illustrations by the brilliant Annie Wu, this story focuses on Lando and L3-37's run-in with some unfriendly Imperial forces. We've also heard rumors that this series will have links to Disney's Galaxy's Edge planet Batuu! Catch a ride on the Falcon on October 2.
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Ever wanted a cool comic about a rad ex-bounty hunter who's also a mom, written by one of the brightest stars in the scene and drawn by a literal icon? Well, luckily for you Tini Howard and Gilbert Hernandez teamed up and made this super original and maniacally fun story about a college kid dragged into his "family business" from Black Crown. Best news is it's out right now!
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226 Cromwell Road, Kensington, London SW5 | 3.1 miles from Palace Theatre
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Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms (Portabella) are filled with tasty goodness. Simple and delicious.
Stuffed Portobello Mushroom. Vegetarian. Gluten free and fabulous.
"What?" said my husband. "No beef? No pork?" "That's right," I replied. "I need some vegetarian meals after all the meat we have had the past week." Hi. It's Lois in the kitchen at Recipe Idea Shop. I created this flavorful and filling supper for us yesterday.
I love Portobello Mushrooms. They are "meaty," full of deliciousness and easy to make. And Don thought they were very tasty. He was only kidding about the meat, but he does like his meat. You see, he's a Blood Type O (needs meat) and I'm an A (needs vegetables). Luckily, he really eats just about anything and is happy, and so do I as long as the food is fabulous.
I used canned roasted red peppers instead of roasting my own, but if you want to make Roasted Red Peppers from scratch, you can roast them whole. Just cut out the seeds from the top, brush them with oil and follow the rest of the Roasted Vegetables recipe.
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Wash the mushrooms and pat dry.
Heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot.
Add the diced mushroom stems and green onions and sauté for 5-8 minutes until mushrooms are starting to brown and onions are transparent.
Add the butter, chopped basil, salt and pepper.
Mix in the corn, red peppers and rice, and cook a couple of minutes until heated through.
Save a little corn and red peppers to use as a garnish.
In the meantime, grill the Portobello caps until tender, 8-10 minutes. I use my George Foreman Grill for this part.
When tender and juicy, place the mushroom caps inside up on a plate and top the caps with the rice mixture.
Add a little more corn and red peppers to the top for presentation.
Finish with Pecorino Romano (or Parmesan) cheese.
Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Nutrition Label. Each serving is one mushroom cap.


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Yes. We accept direct payment from your insurance plan for the services we provide. We ask that you pay your copay after each dental visit. Since we can't know the full details of every insurance plan, we strongly recommend that you become familiar with your dental plan.


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Hemliga handlingar - DC-3:an som försvann är en basutställning på Flygvapenmuseum om den svenska DC-3:a som sköts ner på av sovjetiskt jaktflyg 1952. Utställningen fick pris som Årets utställning 2010 med motiveringen "Flygvapenmuseum gestaltar kalla krigets mest dramatiska händelse utan att väja för den mångfald av svåra frågor som fortfarande är levande i DC-3:ans historia. Den såväl suggestiva som minimalistiska gestaltningen hjälper besökaren att skapa sin egen förståelse av händelsen genom studier av nedslagsplatsen och genom en resa i de historiska arkiven. Utställningen förändrar synen på vad ett militärhistoriskt museum kan förmedla".

Se även
 Catalinaaffären
 Flygvapenmuseum

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Utställningar i Sverige
2010 i Sverige


The Electrical Load Calculator is a convenient tool that can be used to determine the minimum electrical load demand for one-family and multifamily dwellings based on the Standard Calculation Method as defined by Article 220 of the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC®). This app simplifies the steps of the Standard Calculation Method by breaking lengthy calculations into manageable parts and automating mathematical computations.
The Electrical Load Calculator determines grounded and ungrounded loads for general lighting, fixed appliances, dryers, cooking equipment, heating and A/C units, and the largest motor. The calculated loads are compiled to determine the total service load for a one-family or multifamily dwelling. Each dwelling calculation can be uniquely named and saved for future access. Calculation results can be sent via email along with associated load values entered in the calculation.
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Friday 3rd "Mr Gamble, 10.00-10.20am"
Sunday 5th "Rob Fair, 1.00-1.30pm"
Monday 6th "Bank Holiday - BetterBall, 7.00-12.00 noon"
"Edward Wells Trophies Mixed, 12.00-2.00pm"
"Mr Lucas, Ryder Cup, 1.00-1.15pm"
Wednesday 8th "Macmillan Silver Spoon + Extra EG Medal, 9.00am-12.25pm"
Thursday 9th "Plate Mills GS, 11.00-11.25am"
"Ladies Scratch Team -v- Harrogate, 1.00-2.15pm"
Sunday 12th "Giovanni Gioia, 12.00-1.00pm"
Monday 13th "Seniors Am-Am, 8.30am-3.00pm"
"Timber Trades Am-Am, 1.30pm Shotgun Start. Course to be cleared from 1.00pm"
Thursday 16th "Hull Corn Trades, 1.00pm Shotgun Start. Course must be cleared from 12.30pm"
Friday 17th "Ladies B Team -v- Malton & Norton, 11.00-11.50am"
Saturday 18th "FA Cup Am-Am, Shotgun 12.30pm. Course must be cleared from 11.30am"
Sunday 19th "Centenary Medal Juniors, 9.55-11.00am"
Monday 20th "Kippax Welfare, 9.20-10.20am & 1.00-2.00pm"
"Ladies B Team -v- Driffield, 11.00-11.50am"
Wednesday 22nd "Reckitt Cup + 9 hole Stableford, 9.00am-12.25pm"
"Ladies match -v- Ghylls, 11.20-12.15pm"
Friday 24th "Gosschalks High Hcp Golf Day, 1.00-5.00pm"
Saturday 25th "Medal, President's Challenge Trophy Qual, 715am-2.05pm"
Tuesday 28th "Ladies 'A' Team -v- Garforth, 10.30-12.30pm"
Wednesday 29th "Doreen Wells Trophy, 9.00am-12.25pm"
Friday 31st "BGC Seniors -v- Hainsworth Park, 8.50-10.20am"


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Hogna bivittata är en spindelart som först beskrevs av Cândido Firmino de Mello-Leitão 1939.

Hogna bivittata ingår i släktet Hogna och familjen vargspindlar. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

Källor

Vargspindlar
bivittata


Funko recently unveiled its latest POP! Star Wars vinyl figures series 2. If you like these cute bobble heads, let's go on checking.
Funko's latest POP! Star Wars vinyl figures series 2 contains 6 new characters from the universe of Star Wars in total, including Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jedi Luke, C-3PO, Boba Fett, Darth Maul and Gammorrean Guard. Each POP! Star Wars vinyl figure features adorable cartoon design, vivid colors, and comes with subtle details from the original character, of course, also including the iconic bobble head.
Each of series 2 POP! Star Wars vinyl figures is priced at $9.99 USD, while the entire series 2 set costs $49.99 USD. At present, ToyWiz has started accepting the pre-orders of the vinyl figure. If you're interested, jump to ToyWiz or Funko official site for more details.
Additionally, if you need more POP! series, you might like to check Star Wars POP! Series 1, POP! The Simpsons Series 1 and more via "Funko" tag.


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Minister urges parents to send children to school
Akyem Asene (E/R), Nov. 21, GNA - The Minister of Education and Sports, Mr Yaw Osafo Marfo, has called on parents to take advantage of the capitation grant to send their children to school, since the first legacy one can bequeath to his children was education. He said the numerous school structures that the district and metropolitan assembles were putting up would go waste, if parents did not send their children to school.
Mr Osafo Marfo was addressing a grand durbar of the chiefs and people of Akyem Asene in the Birim South District on Saturday to climax their weeklong Bosompra Yam festival.
The occasion coincided with the inauguration of Akyem Asene Salvation Army Primary School and the Local Police Station/staff quarters.
He urged the chiefs and the people to take good care of the school building by maintaining it regularly.
The District Director of Education, Mrs Stella K. Nanor, who stressed the need for girl-child education, advised parents to prevent their children from visiting video centres at the expense of studying at home.
The District Chief Executive, Mr Frank Kwame Busumtwi, expressed concern about the low patronage of the Mutual Health Insurance Scheme, saying, out of a population of about 189,000 in the district, only 18,000 had registered so far.
The Akyem Asenehene, Nana Arko Frempong, II, appealed to the government to provide the town with a senior secondary school and also called for assistance for the completion of their market. An appeal for funds yielded over 30 million cedis with Mr Osafo Marfo and Professor Christopher Ameyaw Ekumfi, Minister of Ports and Railways, contributing a total of five million cedis.


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Tchornobaïvka (en , en , Tchernobaïevka) est une commune du raïon de Bilozerka de l'oblast de Kherson.

Historique
Tchornobaïvka, qui est l'un des villages les plus peuplés d'Ukraine, a été fondé dans les années 1780. Le village actuel est formé en 1923 par la fusion des villages de Tchornobaïvka et Houssakivka.

Lors de l'invasion de l'Ukraine par la Russie en 2022, Tchornobaïvka gagne en notoriété parce que les troupes russes y ont stationné six fois du matériel militaire, qui a été détruit à plusieurs reprises par les forces ukrainiennes. Le président Volodymyr Zelensky a déclaré que le nom du village entrerait dans l'histoire militaire. Le 11 Novembre 2022 des photographies publiées sur les réseaux sociaux prouvent l'entrée des Forces Armée Ukrainiennes dans le village dans le contexte des retraits des Forces Armées Russes de la rive droite du Dniepr annoncé par le Ministre de la Défense Russe Sergueï Choïgou 2 jours plus tôt.

Géographie
Tchornobaïvka est le centre administratif du Selsoviet du même nom, grand de , dans le raïon de Bilozerka, qui comprend également le village de Krouty Iar avec environ 200 habitants.

Le village est situé à l'ouest du village de Stepanivka, qui fait partie de la ville de Kherson, et à l'est de l'aéroport international de Kherson sur les rives de la Virovtchyna, un affluent de la Kochova.

Tchornobaïvka a une gare sur la ligne de chemin de fer entre Kherson et Mykolaïv. La route nationale M14 traverse le village. Le centre du district Bilozerka est à  au sud-ouest de Tchornobaïvka.

Lien externe

 Municipalité du district de Tchornobaïvka sur Rada.info (ukrainien)

Notes et références

Commune urbaine dans l'oblast de Kherson


There's something relaxing about quiet Summer mornings at home with a cup of coffee. Add a little coloring with your eight year old stepdaughter and she calls it quality time.
I remember when I was a child I would read to myself in my bedroom for hours. When it came to coloring, I really loved coloring with my mom. Not only was she really good at coloring, I always felt like it was just her and I. Mostly because my brothers would be off playing video games or testing out some new moves from wrestling. The point is, it gave me a sweet feeling inside to color with my mom.
Quick post just to remind everyone to take a step back and color!


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KIDS will be able to make their own fruit kebabs and healthy choc balls at the free kids cooking classes which will be held at Ripley Town Centre.
From 10am-1pm on Saturday, February 9, youngsters will enjoy learning to make their own colourful and tasty dishes while learnign more about the healthy ingredients they are using.
The classes run for approximately 30 minutes and are free to attend. You also don't need to book. The classes will be held opposite Eco Shot Cafe at the Ripley Town Centre, 20 Main St, Ripley.
For more information, search Ripley Town Centre on Facebook.


There's been much talk in the news on how new and existing businesses in the North East have difficulty sourcing funding.
Well, this is where Stuart Hall & Co comes into its own ... as we say, we do more than just add up the numbers.
Meet a couple of our clients, Adam Lee and Sam Whisker of Mobile Rocket, Ltd.
A couple of years ago, our client, Adam (owner), told us of his plans to grow his business. Little did he know that he was about to get a lot more than he'd bargained for.
Since then, we've secured Mobile Rocket Ltd roughly £80,000 through various grants, that they've poured into their business's growth!
It can be confusing and very time-consuming trying to research and find available pools of finance for businesses these days. The whole of the UK has struggled since the recession with cuts to public sector funding - the North East in particular.
It's a top way to get to know other people from all walks of life.
You find yourself getting excited and inspired about new things.
It's the easiest way to find fresh opportunities and ideas.
It's great fun ... you'll need a separate diary for your social life.
Other people's life lessons can teach you, train you and inspire you in new directions personally and professionally.
We help our clients find the funding they need because we can. It's part of our role in the community. In fact, we've recently been involved in Gala Water Hydro's success – helping to secure £1.5 million to provide hydro-electric generators to Galashiels rivers in South Scotland. Now, that community will have its own renewable power source.
Read about it here – the BBC covered the story.
So how do you do it? What if you're a shy, retiring wallflower-type who wouldn't say "boo" to a goose, let alone walk into a room full of strangers and announce yourself?
Respond to local charity "calls to arms" for the feelgood buzz. They're actively looking for you! If you're in our area, investigate Supportive - they're looking for volunteer drivers. Or Butterwick Hospice - always a great event coming up in their busy calendar!
Have a look in your local library for sports groups, cultural clubs and hobbyist classes. It's a direct link to people who share your tastes.
Find a volunteer group with a cause you can really get behind. Although helping out once or twice is generous, it'''s not nearly as helpful and as TRUST building as becoming a regular, committed supporter of a group. You will get more out of it in the long run.


With each new year comes fresh impetus for change – an opportunity to address the excesses of the festive season through setting new year's resolutions. Many of our resolutions relate to health & wellbeing. Whether it's joining a gym, going on a diet or stopping drinking – January feels like the longest and darkest month for good reason.
Setting resolutions that make such dramatic changes to our lifestyle prove challenging to sustain. The initial enthusiasm soon dwindles, with 'quitters day' on 12th January being the day most people are likely to give up on resolutions. Is it any surprise when living in a Northern European mid-winter where even the elements are often against us, enticing us to the creature comforts of home while eating our way through any festive leftovers.
My classes return next week, and I am really looking forward to teaching familiar and new faces over the coming weeks. My ethos is to make yoga more accessible to new audiences. Through my Yoga for Men and Yoga for Cyclists classes, I am proving that new students can not only be encouraged to the mat, but sustain their practice longer-term.
Being a yoga teacher, I recognise I am now in the fortunate position where I can make the difference in welcoming students to yoga, and encouraging them to return each week. I am also well aware that new students may not return for a variety of reasons.
In my view, setting new year's resolutions are often arbitrary. There are so many external pressures to set resolutions and this often forces change that is not truly wanted. Through yoga, we have the opportunity to set resolutions in the form of intentions each time we arrive onto the mat. By being present ensures we account for how we are feeling physically and mentally, our energy levels, aches, pains and injuries.
At my classes next week, I will be inviting my students to think in this way. To not beat themselves up if they quit their resolutions. Adopting a more positive mindset to setting resolutions that reflects their present self could be their most liberating act in 2019.
You can find out further details on all of my YogaDad classes at my Yoga Classes page.
I look forward to seeing you on the mat in 2019!


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