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The 9 most beautiful Mayan ruins in the Yucatan Peninsula
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They built elaborate cities, temples and roads.
Invented a calendar.
Studied the stars.
And sacrificed humans to the gods.
We're talking about the ancient Mayans.
And if you travel to Cancun and the Riviera Maya in Mexico, you can learn more about the remarkable Mayan civilization at several fabulous Mayan ruins in the Yucatan Peninsula.
Indeed, exploring these archaeological sites is one of the most enthralling things to do on your Mayan Riviera vacation!
We've had loads of fun exploring Mayan ruins in the Yucatan Peninsula
Mayan ruins in the Yucatan
Quick guide to the best Mexican Mayan ruins (Yucatan)
1) Chichen Itza
2) Tulum
3) Coba
4) Mayan ruins of Pole (Xcaret)
5) Uxmal Mayan ruins
6) Ruins at the Cancun Mayan Museum
7) Ek Balam
8) Calakmul
9) Mayapan
By way of background, the Yucatan Peninsula encompasses some 76,300 square miles in southern Mexico.
The eastern coast is lapped by the Caribbean Sea. The Gulf of Mexico is to the west and north.
Three Mexican states are found on the peninsula – Campeche on the west coast, Yucatan on the northwestern tip and Quintana Roo stretching along the east coast.
Popular places to stay in the Yucatan for a sun-and-sand vacay are the four main resort areas in Quintana Roo: Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and the island of Cozumel. (If you're stuck on trying to decide between two key competitors, check out our post on Cancun vs Cozumel – it should help get you unstuck.)
You can easily do a Mayan ruins tour as a half- or full-day excursion from all these places (except Cozumel, which requires a ferry trip to get to the Yucatan mainland).
It's hard to know precisely how many Mayan sites in Mexico there are.
We know there are at least 200 ancient Mayan ruins – but there are probably hundreds more, many dating back 2,500 years. (Some estimates say there are 4,400+ Maya sites in Latin America.)
Most of the Mayan cities were abandoned by 900 A.D. (and we don't really know the full story why their civilization collapsed).
What we do know is that the Maya people left behind grandiose monuments, mysterious inscriptions, beautiful art and symbolic artifacts like pottery, sports structures and jewelry.
They give us a fascinating glimpse into what life was like in the Maya world at the height of its civilization.
The best part of a holiday in this part of Mexico is that you won't get "ruined out" – especially if you mix up Yucatan ruins with beaches and Riviera Maya cenotes!
Ready now to step back in time and explore in detail nine of the best Mayan ruins in Mexico's Yucatan region?
1) Chichen Itza ruins
Chichen Itza is the most renowned of the Mayan ruins in the Yucatan
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the spectacular ruins at Chichen Itza are the most famous Mayan ruins in Mexico.
Indeed, gawking at the Chichen Itza Mayan ruins is one of the most awesome things to do in Mexico.
They're so impressive that they made the 2007 list of the "New Seven Wonders of the World."
Sprawling over an area of more than four square miles, Chichen Itza was one of the largest Mayan cities and home to hundreds of buildings. At its peak, it's believed as many as 50,000 people lived in the sacred city.
The outside walls of this building (named La Iglesia or "the Church" by the Spanish) is covered with carved decorations of the Chac god mask and animals like serpents, crabs and snails
Today, you can visit the archaeological site on a day tour from Cancun.
There are many Mayan pyramids and unique structures to take in, so you'll want to allow enough time to explore. On average, three hours is about right (four hours if you're keen on history and culture).
El Castillo pyramid:
You've likely seen pictures of the towering El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kukulcan.
Dedicated to the feathered serpent god Kukulcan (or Quetzalcoatl), Chichen Itza's main pyramid is almost 100 feet high.
El Castillo is a four-sided pyramid, with a temple at the top
Count the steps. There are 365 steps (91 steps on each of the pyramid's four sides, with a final step at the top) – one step for each day of the year.
Built between the 9th and 12th centuries AD, El Castillo dominates the ruins of Chichen Itza.
Temple of the Warriors:
Another important structure is the Temple of the Warriors.
The columns in front of the Temple of the Warriors probably supported a palm and grass roof
This large stepped pyramid is named after the columns carved with images of warriors. An imposing series of about 200 columns stand in front of the south wall.
At the top of the pyramid, there's a Chac Mool statue of a reclining figure with a bowl on its stomach.
Can you climb Chichen Itza?
We first visited when you could still climb Chichen Itza's Mayan monuments. (A bit of a work-out! But the views were worth it.)
Today, in an effort to preserve the ruins, you can no longer climb them.
You may be just as happy to stay grounded, however. It's usually so hot and humid at Chichen Itza that you probably won't feel like climbing anything anyway.
No matter, we have no doubt that the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza will still wow you!
Pok ta pok:
Be sure to see Chichen Itza's huge ball court.
Mayan men played a game called pok ta pok (similar to today's basketball).
Using their hips, they'd try to hurl a heavy rubber ball through a stone ring mounted 21 feet high on a wall.
A stone pok ta pok hoop in Mexico
There's some debate about what happened once a team got the ball in.
Some say the captain of the winning team was then decapitated as a sacrifice (ensuring his entrance into heaven).
Others say the losers were decapitated.
Either way, it was a game to the death!
You'll be gob-smacked by the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza!
Getting from Cancun to Chichen Itza:
The Chichen Itza Mayan ruins are located about 120 miles west of Cancun.
The highway is a good paved road, and the trip takes about 2½ hours.
Chichen Itza tours:
The easiest way to see Chichen Itza from Cancun is to join a guided tour.
You can book a Chichen Itza tour online before your trip (or at your hotel after you've arrived). Tours usually include lunch and a swim in a nearby cenote.
Here's a great sunrise tour from Cancun that gives you exclusive early access. Beat the crowds (and heat!) and be the first to enter the archaeological site and take pictures, without other people mucking up your shot. A Mexican lunch is included afterwards, before driving back to Cancun.
Or you might like this top-rated small-group tour, which includes visiting Chichen Itza, a cooling dip in a community-run cenote and lunch in the Mexican colonial city of Valladolid.
For more culture and history, a Yucatan road trip will allow you to visit several ruins, for example, Chichen Itza, Tulum (#2 below) and Ek Balam (#7).
So you can't decide between two popular Mexican beach destinations? If it's Cancun or Cabo San Lucas, we can help you pick which one is right for you!
2) Tulum ruins
Perched overlooking the turquoise sea, Tulum is perhaps the prettiest of all the Mayan ruins in Mexico
Bring your bathing suit when you visit the Tulum ruins!
Dating back to the 13th century, they're set over a relatively small area and aren't nearly as extensive as Chichen Itza.
But Tulum is the only Mayan city built on the coast (80 miles south of Cancun). And it boasts a drop-dead gorgeous beach.
Almost as captivating as the ruins are the many iguanas you see in Tulum
You enter Tulum (which means "wall" in Mayan) through a high limestone wall that protected the city.
The most iconic structure is its cliff-top castle. Carved with plumed serpents, it overlooks the turquoise Caribbean sea.
Also peer inside the Temple of the Frescoes to see original Mayan frescoes (in blue, green and black), depicting Mayan gods and the world of the dead and the living.
On one of our visits to the ruins of Tulum, it was hot, hot, hot.
Fancy a swim at the beach below the Tulum ruins?
So the best part for us that day was making our way down to the sugar-white beach afterward.
We dove into the tequila-clear waters for a long refreshing swim.
Aaaahhh… The Mayans picked a good spot for their city of Tulum.
3) Coba ruins
Coba is one of the best Mayan ruins in the Yucatan to explore
Nestled deep in the thick jungle near two lakes, the once-great Mayan city of Coba flourished between 400 and 1100 AD.
Because it's in a more remote location than other ancient Mexican ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula, Coba offers a greater sense of discovery.
It sees fewer tourists than the more famous ruins of Chichen Itza and Tulum, and it feels very authentic.
Go early in the morning, and spider monkeys, birds and butterflies may be your only other companions.
An important trade center, Coba was the hub for a series of ancient white limestone roads. Called sacbe (which means "stone road" or "white road") these elevated roads radiated out from the city, like spokes on a wheel.
The longest road extends over 60 miles, from Coba to Yaxuna.
The ancient Mayans built white stone roads to travel between communities
Nohoch Mul pyramid:
The ruins of Coba are also home to one of the tallest Mayan pyramids on the Yucatan Peninsula – the 138-foot-high Ixmoja temple (part of the Nohoch Mul group of buildings and sometimes referred to as the Nohoch Mul pyramid).
Coba is one of the best Yucatan ruins to visit because you can actually climb the temple if you wish.
Be forewarned though – the 120 stone steps are steep! So be safe, and hang on to the thick rope in the middle.
Coba's Nohoch Mul pyramid is one of the few Yucatan Mayan ruins you can still climb
Coba ruins tour:
These impressive ruins are vast, so if you don't fancy walking, you can rent a bike or hire a rickshaw and driver to pedal you around.
Most all-day tours from Cancun or Playa del Carmen (like this highly-rated tour) combine Coba with a visit to the Tulum Mayan ruins, a swim at a cenote and a visit to a local Mayan village to see traditional Mayan ways of life, like weaving fabrics, sleeping in hammocks and making tortillas.
4) Xcaret ruins
Be sure to check out the Mayan ruins when you visit Xcaret
Xcaret is a huge archaeological theme park, 45 miles south of Cancun.
It encompasses the Mayan ruins of Pole, believed to date back to the 15th century AD. (Xcaret was originally called Pole.)
Today, you're likely to visit Xcaret for its other fun activities. (If you go just to see the Xcaret Mayan ruins, you might be disappointed.)
There's a Mexican folk art museum, a marine turtle conservation sanctuary, an island with jaguars, a manatee lagoon, a butterfly pavilion, a coral reef aquarium – more than 53 attractions and activities in all.
Cultural shows and demonstrations pay homage to the Mayan culture
One of the best Xcaret activities is snorkeling along the park's underground river.
Part of a large and natural underground cave system, the river is five feet deep.
Centuries ago, when Xcaret was a trading port and ceremonial center, Mayan pilgrims bathed here on their way to Cozumel to worship Ixchel, the fertility goddess.
Swimming through Xcaret's underground river is lots of fun!
Donning a life jacket and snorkel gear, we swam through limestone passageways, occasionally popping out into sunshine when passing through a cenote (sinkhole).
We didn't see many fish, but the whole 45-minute experience was unique and loads of fun.
The Uxmal ruins aren't nearly as crowded as Chichen Itza
Located about 40 miles south of Merida, on the Ruta Puuc (Puuc Route), Uxmal was one of the largest cities in the Yucatan.
At its height, some 25,000 Mayan people lived in the city.
The most impressive structure is the Pyramid of the Magician.
Rising 114 feet high off the ground, the pyramid was built between the 6th and 10th centuries. Its rounded sides make it unique.
The Pyramid of the Magician is the tallest structure at Uxmal
Around the corner is the Governor's Palace, a long one-story high building adorned with stone carvings of flowers, masks, snakes and birds on the upper half.
Like Chichen Itza (#1 above), Uxmal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it receives fewer visitors.
Some people think these Yucatan Mayan ruins are even prettier than Chichen Itza.
6) Museo Maya de Cancun ruins
If staying in Cancun, be sure to visit the splendid Museo Maya de Cancun
There are even Mayan ruins in Cancun, just outside the Museo Maya de Cancun (the Cancun Mayan Museum).
Located in the heart of the Cancun hotel zone, this Mayan museum is housed in a modern white building.
It opened in November, 2012. And it's a hit with beach-goers who don't have to travel far to gain a little insight into Mayan history and culture.
A highlight is the 14,000-year-old skeletal remains of "The Woman of the Palms," discovered in a local cenote near Tulum. (You may or may not see her, depending on whether the skeleton has been removed for research purposes when you visit.)
"The Woman of the Palms" is believed to have been between 44 and 50 years old when she died
But the ancient skeleton is just one of 3,500 pieces in the museum's archaeological collection, of which some 350 are on display.
Other pieces include sculptures, weapons, pottery, burial masks, and tools and other artifacts the ancient Mayans used in daily life.
One of the interesting 3,500 exhibits at the Cancun Mayan Museum
As for the 800-year-old Mayan ruins, they're found outside in the San Miguelito archaeological site.
Stroll the paths winding through the lush landscaped grounds to see them. Five of the 40 structures are open to the public, including a 26-foot-high pyramid.
Granted, it's not the same as Chichen Itza. But the Mayan site is still worth visiting. If you're on a Cancun vacation with young children, it's easier for wee ones to experience.
Only a small portion of the ruins of Ek Balam have been excavated
Relatively new on the tourist radar, the Ek Balam ruins are found about 19 miles north of the city of Valladolid, in the middle of the Yucatan Peninsula. (The name "Ek Balam" means "the black jaguar.")
Known as El Torre or the Tower, the main temple is 95 feet high.
Apart from the fact that Ek Balam is never crowded, what's particularly great about these Yucatan Mayan ruins is that you can climb them.
They're also very close to a beautiful cenote, Cenote X'canche or Ek Balam Cenote.
8) Calakmul ruins
You want off-the-beaten-path? Check out the Mayan monuments at Calakmul!
Another one of the best Mayan ruins in the Yucatan Peninsula is a site you've probably not heard of before – Calakmul.
Yet Calakmul, located deep in the dense jungle in Campeche, was once a large and fiercely powerful Maya city. Like Chichen Itza, it's thought to have been home to about 50,000 people.
Much of it still remains a mystery today, though, and many sections have never been excavated.
Among the structures that have been uncovered are two huge pyramids.
Structure I is 130 feet tall. Structure II or "the Great Pyramid" is 150 feet high – making it the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan. And you can climb these pyramids!
It's a bit of a trek to visit Calakmul though. You'll probably want to stay overnight in Xpujil or Chicanna (the two closest towns).
But visitors who make the journey to this UNESCO-listed Maya ruin are rewarded with an unforgettable adventure.
Calakmul barely receives more than a couple of dozen visitors a day! Instead of tourists, you encounter howler and spider monkeys, birds, tapirs and perhaps a piglet or two.
And then you have the stars of the site – the Calakmul pyramids.
9) Mayapan ruins
Mayapan has a Temple of Kukulcan that's a smaller replica of Chichen Itza's more famous temple
More majestic Mayan temples in Mexico are found at Mayapan, a set of ruins near Merida.
Along with Chichen-Itza (#1) and Uxmal (#5), it's considered to be one of the most important pre-Columbian cities in the Yucatan. Mayapan was also the last Mayan city built and inhabited before the Spanish invaded.
The walled city contains about 4,000 structures, though many haven't been excavated.
Interestingly, its main building resembles Chichen Itza's Kukulcan Temple. While it's called the Castle of Kukulcan, at 50 feet high, it's much smaller than Chichen Itza's main pyramid. There's also an interesting circular building called the Observatory.
Mayapan is more compact than Chichen Itza, and you can climb these Yucatan pyramids and buildings. It makes for a fun day trip from Merida.
Here's a great private tour from Merida, combining Mayapan with a visit to the small traditional Yucatecan town of Tekit (where you get to bake local bread in a stone oven and visit a guayabera factory).
Final words on visiting the Yucatan Peninsula Mayan ruins
Mayan temples and buildings can be explored near most major tourist destinations in the Yucatan Peninsula
For the most comfortable experience, plan your visit early – before the sun gets baking hot.
Be sure to slap on sunscreen, wear a sunhat and carry a small backpack with bottled water. And don't wear flip-flops; running shoes or comfortable walking sandals are best for walking around the stony paths and ancient structures.
Also note that Mexicans enjoy free admission on Sundays to the archaeological sites. We suggest you avoid a Sunday visit as the ruins will be more crowded.
Now go and enjoy. No vacation in Cancun and/or the Mayan Riviera is complete without visiting at least one of these Mayan Yucatan ruins. They'll leave you speechless, really!
What else is there to do near Cancun?
As well as visiting Mayan ruins, there are many more things to do in Cancun, from snorkeling at the Cancun Underwater Museum to Isla Contoy boat cruises.
Where to stay in the Riviera Maya? Read our review of the luxury all-inclusive Grand Velas Riviera Maya
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YADIRA E CAPACETE
Tuesday 2nd of May 2017
My dad is 80 years old and although very active he does get tired. would you recommend the Tulum tour for him? How much walking will he actually do and does he have the option of going to the beach or does he have to go through the Mayan Ruin to get to the beach? and is the only way down to the beach via stairs ?
Thursday 4th of May 2017
Hi Yadira, Your dad would love the Tulum ruins... There is a little bit of walking involved, although it is level and flat. (Be sure to take some water and wear a hat for sun protection.) Unfortunately, we believe the only way to get to the beach is going down the stairs, so perhaps it would be better if you all cool off with a swim back at your resort afterwards ??
Monday 18th of November 2013
I climbed the pyramid at Chichen Itza many years ago - and remember it was even more challenging to climb back down. (But then I was wearing silly shoes.) Glad they're making an effort to better preserve these remarkable monuments. You've taken some really beautiful photos here.
You're right - the steps are so narrow, that you couldn't just walk down. Side-stepping was the way to go. Looking back, it was actually quite precarious, and people were injured (believe one tourist fell and died). Safety is probably another reason for roping off these monuments.
Oh how I love an underground river! It's getting very cold here in Germany. A trip to sunny Mexico sounds fantastic!
The Xcaret river is quite unique. It was pouring rain when we went, so it was the perfect thing to do on a rainy day. We were getting wet anyway!
Thursday 14th of November 2013
We've been to Mexico once and visited Coba. We loved it and climbed up to the top of the pyramid and were rewarded with amazing views. We'd love to return to check out Chichen Itza, although we heard that you can no longer climb to the top of it. Xcaret also sounds like a must-see! :)
When we visited Chichen Itza several years ago, tourists were still able to climb the pyramid. But the effects of thousands of tourists climbing the pyramids has taken its toll. It's good you managed to climb the pyramid in Coba! There's talk that within a few years, probably all the Mayan pyramids will be closed to the public for climbing.
Amanda Woods
I can't believe I still haven't made it to South America... it's been on the list forever and seeing this is making me slap myself for not having gone already.
But thank you for the inspiration... nothing like a little jealousy to kick the dream into action :)
Well, you can see these Mayan sites in Mexico (a little closer to home, if you're in the U.S.) than South America :-).

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The Sgt. York Syndrome
ALICE CORNETTTHE BALTIMORE SUN
London, Kentucky -- When U.S. casualty figures in the Persian Gulf War are analyzed, we may learn that this war ended not only the "Vietnam Syndrome," as President Bush proclaimed, but also the so-called "Sergeant York Syndrome," the disproportionate number of casualties among servicemen from Appalachia.
As a percent of its population, the Appalachian region has sustained higher losses in our wars of the past 50 years than has any other section of the country. West Virginia, the only state designated as wholly in Appalachia, had the highest casualty ratio in both World War II and the Vietnam conflict.
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Parts of 13 other states are classed as Appalachian counties, and these outdistanced the non-Appalachian counties in Vietnam casualties. Kentucky's Appalachian counties averaged 84.2 deaths per 100,000 males; the rest of Kentucky averaged 64.4.
Ohio, generally perceived as a Midwestern state, has a few Appalachian counties along its borders with West Virginia and Kentucky. These averaged 78.4 losses in Vietnam per 100,000 males while for the rest of Ohio, the figure was 59.5.
Theories put forward to explain this startling disparity have focused on the character and the military heritage of residents of Appalachia as well as the region's perennially poor economy. Unshakable patriotism and a willingness to fight for his country have long been attributes of the Southern mountaineer. That tradition goes back to the Revolutionary War battle of Kings Mountain, where backwoodsmen from western Virginia, the Carolinas and Georgia sent the British packing.
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While this argument would seem to have validity, it does not account for unequal losses based on a purely geographical standpoint. Statistics make clear that an Appalachian's chance of dying in battle for his country has been significantly greater than that risk has been for other Americans. It appears that certain characteristics -- including a particular aptness for combat -- have made him a prime target.
"Appalachians make good soldiers, and the Army knows it," said Steven Giles, chief psychologist at the Mountain Home, Tenn., Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Dr. Giles, who compiled a study of U.S. war casualties, is credited with coining the term "Sergeant York Syndrome." Sgt. Alvin York was the Tennessee mountain man who single-handedly captured 90 German soldiers in the Argonne in 1918 and received the Medal of Honor. York had been a conscientious objector to the draft, but was persuaded that military service was not incompatible with his beliefs.
Although they serve in all branches of the armed forces, Appalachians are especially valued by the Army. As recruits, they arrive already familiar with the rifle, the infantryman's weapon, and with a knowledge of rough terrain. Officers interviewed by Dr. Giles told him that men from Appalachia were preferred for patrols, or to "walk point" -- lead the platoon into unknown territory.
Nine percent of U.S. military forces in the Korean War were from areas of Appalachia, but 18 percent of the Medals of Honor awarded in that war went to Appalachians. In Vietnam, they made up 8 percent of our troops and received 13 percent of the Medals of Honor.
In the Persian Gulf war, U.S. fighting tactics changed dramatically. The emphasis shifted from the foot soldier to sophisticated weapons systems delivered by aircraft or launched from remote sites. The new combat style appears to hold a promise that the unequal losses in past conflicts may never be repeated. In fact, our casualties in Desert Storm were so light that, for statistical purposes, they may be inconclusive -- and it is too soon to say whether the Sergeant York Syndrome still operates. Perhaps it will not outlast this century, or this generation.
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Subject: Nicholas Rossi, Aliases: Nicholas Alahverdian, Nicholas Alahverdian Rossi, Nicholas Edward Rossi, Nicholas Alahverdian-Rossi, Nick Alan, Nicholas Brown, Arthur Brown, Arthur Knight
In 2020, the Utah County Attorney's Office worked in coordination with the Utah Department of Public Safety — State Bureau of Investigation's Sexual Assault Kit Initiative unit to establish a multi-disciplinary team to review old sexual assault cases where the original sexual assault kits had not been tested.
One of the cases involved a 2008 sexual assault where the suspect was Nicholas Rossi.
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Through the diligent efforts of SBI Agents, and various investigators in other states and agencies, and in cooperation with the Utah County Attorney's Office, Mr. Rossi was discovered to be living under an assumed name in Scotland.
He has been taken into custody and the Utah County Attorney's Office is working with federal and international agencies to extradite Mr. Rossi back to Utah.
"Our office is grateful for the significant interagency collaboration of law enforcement to bring this suspect to justice. We credit Utah's Sexual Assault Kit Initiative grant funded through the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Justice Assistance as playing a significant role in testing backlogged kits and ultimately identifying the suspect," said Utah County Attorney, David Leavitt.
Throughout this investigation, SBI Agents discovered that Nicholas Rossi was a suspect in a number of similar offenses in Utah and throughout the United States after the 2008 incident.
Any person who may be a victim of a crime by Mr. Rossi is encouraged to reach out to SAKI Agents with the State Bureau of Investigation, or the Utah County Attorney's Office.
State Bureau of Investigation Contact: (801) 965-4747
Utah County Attorney's Office Contact: (801) 851-8026
Persons accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.


Akhil Akkineni is known for Mr. Majnu(2019)	,Hello(2017) and Akhil(2015).
Do you look like Akhil Akkineni?
Instead, the actor is off to London for his next film with Venky Atluri where Nidhhi Agerwal is his co-star.
The director suggested that the film will be produced by Telegu star and Akhil Akkineni's father, Nagarjuna.
I declare that I wish to represent "Akhil Akkineni"


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//
// viztool - a tool for visualizing collections of java classes
// Copyright (c) 2001-2013, Michael Bayne - All rights reserved.
// http://github.com/samskivert/viztool/blob/master/LICENSE

package com.samskivert.viztool.util;

import java.lang.reflect.*;
import com.samskivert.util.StringUtil;

/**
 * A simple utility that dumps out information available via reflection.
 */
public class Dumper
{
    public void dump (Class<?> clazz)
    {
        System.out.println("Dumping: " + clazz.getName());

        Class<?> parent = clazz.getSuperclass();
        if (parent == null) {
            System.out.println("P: none");
        } else {
            System.out.println("P: " + parent.getName());
        }

        Class<?>[] ifaces = clazz.getInterfaces();
        for (int i = 0; i < ifaces.length; i++) {
            System.out.println("I: " +  ifaces[i].getName());
        }

        dumpFields("F", clazz.getDeclaredFields());
        dump("C", clazz.getDeclaredConstructors());
        dumpMethods("M", clazz.getDeclaredMethods());
    }

    protected void dumpFields (String prefix, Field[] fields)
    {
        for (int i = 0; i < fields.length; i++) {
            System.out.println(prefix + ": " + fields[i].getName() +
                               " / " + fields[i].getType().getName());
        }
    }

    protected void dumpMethods (String prefix, Method[] methods)
    {
        for (int i = 0; i < methods.length; i++) {
            System.out.println(prefix + ": " + methods[i].getName() +
                               StringUtil.toString(
                                   methods[i].getParameterTypes()));
        }
    }

    protected void dump (String prefix, Member[] members)
    {
        for (int i = 0; i < members.length; i++) {
            System.out.println(prefix + ": " + members[i].getName());
        }
    }

    public static void main (String[] args)
    {
        if (args.length < 1) {
            System.err.println("Usage: Dumper classname [classname ...]");
            System.exit(-1);
        }

        String classpath = System.getProperty("java.class.path", ".");
        System.out.println("Classpath: " + classpath);

        Dumper dumper = new Dumper();

        for (int i = 0; i < args.length; i++) {
            try {
                dumper.dump(Class.forName(args[i]));

            } catch (Exception e) {
                System.err.println("Unable to instantiate class: " + args[i]);
                e.printStackTrace();
            }
        }
    }
}

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Well, after looking at them every day for a year I have finally ordered a Flex 6400.
New Flex 6400 tucked under the bench. It's a network appliance.
I built a Y on one end of a shielded CAT6 cable to connect to the 1/8" for microphone and an RCA plug for PTT. The other end is plugged into my switch box. Since I recently purchased a Yaesu FT-991A and have a microphone setup using a Yaesu MD-100 dynamic microphone, I found a 2 position A/B switch box on Ebay for $6.98 and FREE shipping. Add 2ea, 2 foot shielded CAT-5 patch cords from SF Cable and you have a great A/B microphone switch.
"I think that you need to set the setup->DSP->phone->RX butter size low to allow it work.
If you keep the RX buffer big 2048 or 4096, you get super sharp band pass filtering, but it messes up the NR and ANF. Not sure why.
If you set the buffer to 1024 or smaller, NR & ANF will work better. Then you can set the TAPS big so the NR can work out the noise better. If you try a high TAPS while running a big RX buffer, its really bad. NR seems to work better in AM than SSB."
Flex users and FlexRadio employees hints, problems, and fixes.
Freeware. Link downloads the .exe file.
Setup a FlexRadio CAT port for the meter to attach to.
Many Flex users have extensive remote control systems for their radio, antennas and rotors. I just wanted something to turn on/off and re-boot the radio when I was operating remote. The Flex Community have come up with the solution below. It's cheep and works well. If you already have other remote Internet Of Things ( IOT ) plugs in your house you could use them with the relay module. Connect a jumper with bare wires on the NO and Common on the relay module. Put an RCA plug on the other and connect that to the Remote RCA connector. Use the their app to turn your radio on/off remotely.
Universal control voltage 3-60VDC or 12-120VAC connects to Arduino, Raspberry Pi, PIC or other micro. Or connect directly to a 12V to 48VDC or even 120VAC circuit. https://dlidirect.com/products/iot-power-relay.
Available on Amazon when they have them in stock.
FlexRadio no longer upgrades the PowerSDR software but, KE9NS not only keeps it current but is continually adding improvements and new features to PowerSDR. Click here to download the latest KE9NS PowerSDR features.
Supports the Flex 1500, 3000, and the 5000.
W6OP Flex 3000/5000 basic and advanced setups.
*How to Configure the FLEX-3000/5000 for use with WINMOR.
*Above How to saved in MS Word format for easier read.
One of the great things about Software Defined Radio is the ability to make "virtual" ports. Most of the above links recommend the Com0Com virtual serial port software and the Virtual Audio Cable program to create audio ports. VAC worked great for me ( Probably because it is not free? ) but Com0Com was a complete bust.
Thanks to Google I found VSPM ( Virtual Serial Port Monitor ) by K5FR. Worked great for me for HRD and Winlink.
A Voice over IP (VoIP) application primarily designed for two-way amateur radio remote control over the Internet I haven't tried this yet but gets good reviews.


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Durant la primera representació de Il trovatore de Verdi, l'1 de juny, Elena D'Angri es va desmaiar.

La representació dI puritani va acabar després de l'acte I per una indisposició sobtada d'Elisa Villó de Genovès. El programa es va completar improvisadament amb l'obertura de La Muette de Portici (Auber) i l'acte III de Maria di Rohan (Donizetti) per V. Tilli, F. Varesi i C. Balestra-Galli.

Referències

Temporades del Gran Teatre del Liceu
Esdeveniments del 1854
1855

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By "active" we mean you currently meet the criteria for this condition. That is, a history of bulimia as a teenager would not prohibit you from signing up if your physician now considers you to be recovered.
By "medical diagnosis" we mean that a diagnosis has been made by a qualified physician. Bulimia nervosa is a recognized condition with very specific criteria that can only be diagnosed by a qualified physician. If you suspect that you might have bulimia nervosa, you should see your physician immediately and allow him or her to make an appropriate decision before signing-up for one of WeightWatchers.com's online offerings.


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SAT Writing and Language Practice Test: A Sweet Discovery
A Sweet Discovery
1 Like most chemists, a laboratory was where Constantin Fahlberg worked on his research. However, the discovery for which he is famous occurred not in the laboratory, but at supper.
2 Chemical compounds are derived from coal tar, which is what Fahlberg began working on as a research chemist in a laboratory at Johns Hopkins University in early 1878. Coal tar was a by-product of steel manufacturing, and compounds derived 3 from them had been used as medicines and in dye formulations. Fahlberg, and others in the laboratory, were studying ways to add different chemicals to molecules found in coal tar to see if the new compounds formed had other useful properties.
One night in June, Fahlberg finished a long day of work; he had been so 4 demanding in his research that he forgot to eat lunch, so he hurried to his supper without stopping to wash his hands. He might have considered hand washing unnecessary because he had not handled any toxic chemicals that day, or he might have just been so hungry he did not think about it. 5
The bread tasted so sweet that Fahlberg thought he might have picked up some cake by mistake. He rinsed out his mouth with water and then patted his mustache dry with a napkin. He was surprised to find that the napkin tasted sweet as well. He took another sip of water and realized that the water now tasted sweet. 6 The bread, napkin, and glass of water had something in common. He then tasted his thumb, and it tasted sweeter than any candy he had ever had.
[1] Fahlberg rushed back into the lab and began to taste the contents of every beaker he had used that day. [2] Fortunately, he had not worked with anything poisonous or corrosive, or the story 7 may have a different ending. 8 [3] He had discovered saccharin, which he named for its intense sweetness. [4] He found a sweet-tasting mixture of chemicals and worked for weeks to isolate the sweet substance from the rest and to determine its chemical composition. [5] Although it is many times more sweet tasting than sugar, it cannot be used for energy by the body and therefore does not contribute to calories consumed or energy use. [6] Soon after Fahlberg started 9 making saccharin commercially in 1886, it became popular with people who needed to lose weight and with diabetic patients who needed to avoid sugar. 10
B. Like most chemists, Constantin Fahlberg worked on his research in a laboratory.
C. Constantin Fahlberg worked on his research, like most chemists, in a laboratory.
D. A laboratory, like most chemists, is where Constantin Fahlberg worked on his research.
B. Johns Hopkins University is where Fahlberg began working as a research chemist in a laboratory, making chemical compounds derived from coal tar in early 1878.
C. Coal tar creates chemical compounds. This is what Fahlberg began working on as a research chemist in a laboratory at Johns Hopkins University in early 1878.
D. In early 1878, Fahlberg began working as a research chemist in a laboratory at Johns Hopkins University, making chemical compounds derived from coal tar.
B. from it
C. from these
D. from him
B. delayed
C. engrossed
D. excited
5. Which sentence should be inserted in this position to create an ideal transition to the next paragraph?
A. Later, hand washing would become a critical protocol in the laboratory.
B. Thankfully, he didn't, or he never would have discovered what came next.
C. Fahlberg had not eaten any cake, or indeed anything sweet, that day.
D. Either way, he picked up his bread in his unwashed hands and took a bite.
B. Was there something that the bread, napkin, and glass of water had in common, he wondered?
C. In fact, everything Fahlberg touched seemed to taste sweeter than usual, which intrigued his scientific mind.
D. Fahlberg quickly realized that the one thing the bread, napkin, and glass of water had in common was that they had all touched his fingers.
B. would have had
C. might have
D. might have had
8. How should sentence 3 be revised to most clearly and effectively convey the central idea of the paragraph?
B. The substance was saccharin, and it became known as an artificial sweetener.
C. Instead, the substance was a harmless sweetener called saccharin.
D. Interestingly, the substance was extremely sweet and would later be known as saccharin.
B. inventing
C. creating
D. producing
10. Where should sentence 4 logically be placed within the paragraph?
A. Where it is now
B. Before sentence 1
C. Before sentence 3
D. Before sentence 6
11. Which of the following sentences would make the best conclusion to the passage?
A. Clearly, Constantin Fahlberg's legacy of research, along with his accidental discovery, continues to have lasting effects on society even today.
B. If Fahlberg had stopped to wash his hands that day, he might have continued his experiments on coal tar derivatives, never knowing that an important substance sat at the bottom of one of his laboratory beakers.
C. In addition to his discovery of saccharin, his work on coal tar proved that Constantin Fahlberg was a talented scientist whose work has applications in the present day, even though a number of new artificial sweeteners have been developed.
D. Fahlberg's discovery of saccharin is just one of the many examples of times when science was advanced through what some might call a happy accident.


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https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-jobless-claims-fell-last-week-1505392548
U.S. Jobless Claims Fell Last Week
Destruction from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma seen bringing significant job losses, at least temporarily
Job seekers listen to a presentation at a Lowe's Cos. job fair in Katy, Texas, on Sept. 9. Photo: mike blake/Reuters
Sarah Chaney
BiographySarah Chaney
@sechaney
sarah.chaney@wsj.com
WASHINGTON—The number of Americans applying for new unemployment benefits fell last week but remained sharply higher than two weeks earlier because of Hurricane Harvey's effects.
Initial jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs across the U.S., fell by 14,000 to a seasonally adjusted 284,000 in the week ended Sept. 9, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal had expected 305,000 new claims. This latest drop arrives after claims jumped to 298,000 in the week ended Sept. 2 from 236,000 a week earlier.
Ian Shepherdson, chief economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, predicts the surge in Irma-related claims will show up in next week's report.
"Last week, people being evacuated in Florida or preparing to ride out the storm at home had better things to do than make jobless claims," Mr. Shepherdson said in a note to clients. "We expect a big increase next week, then a gradual decay over the next few weeks."
Claims have remained at historically low levels for several years, a sign of underlying health in the job market. But the flooding and destruction in Texas, Louisiana and Florida as a result of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma could cause significant job losses, at least temporarily.
Advance claims, not adjusted for seasonality, in both Texas and Louisiana, the two states the Labor Department noted as being affected by Hurricane Harvey, were both down from the previous the week.
Despite rising after Hurricane Harvey, jobless claims have remained below 300,000 for 132 straight weeks, the longest such streak since 1970, when the U.S. population and workforce were far smaller than they are today.
Beyond the near-term noise, the economic impact of the hurricanes should come into focus over the coming weeks and months. Some forecasters have predicted the destruction caused by the storms will weigh on economic activity in the third quarter, but could boost growth in the fourth quarter as rebuilding efforts take shape.
U.S. Consumer Prices Rose 0.4% in August
U.S. Producer Prices Rose 0.2% in August
Greg Ip: Federal Reserve's Bad Options for Addressing Too-Low Inflation
More broadly, the temporary rise in jobless claims clouds the overall health in the U.S. labor market. The unemployment rate in August was 4.4%, the Labor Department reported earlier this month, hovering near a 16-year low.
Also Thursday, the Labor Department said the number of claims drawn by workers longer than a week fell 7,000 to 1.944 million in the week ended Sept. 2. Data on continuing claims are released with a one-week lag.
Write to Sarah Chaney at sarah.chaney@wsj.com
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This is my 1948 Studebaker M16 truck. It has undergone an extensive frame-down restoration, and the cab, which is presentable, will be done in the next few years. A great truck that is an every day driver in the summer months. The real "Big Mac Daddy". Just maybe someday I'll be able to go faster than 35mph!


Rihanna and Meghan Markle aren't the only ones who have the right to privacy. You probably don't think about it on a daily basis, but we bet that your internet use has the same effect on your privacy as a cross-country train trip in a thong…Here are a few good habits to practice daily in order to protect your personal data (as much as possible). Back Market is here, don't worry.
Want to limit how much of your personal data ends up scattered to the four winds? The first step is to take a look at your social media use. Your activity on platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter is as public as it gets… unless explicitly stated otherwise. So keep in mind that anyone can fairly easily access what you've posted and liked and where you've been. More than just your profile, social networks are data collection machines. It's their business model! So think carefully about how you feed them.
You wouldn't want a single key that opens your car, your apartment, and the padlocks to your bike, your diary and your suitcase.
So why would you continue using the same password you've had since 1996? Just like you wouldn't secure the door to your home with a lock from the Barbie DreamHouse, it's time to stop using your birthdate, your son's name or your pet's nickname as your password. Go for phrases, a mix of numbers, lower and upper case letters and special characters, and most importantly, choose a new combination for every site! We know, it's a lot to remember, but these days many sites offer a password manager service (and you still know every word to "We Didn't Start the Fire" by heart, so don't underestimate yourself).
Do you use free wi-fi? Chances are good that it's collecting your data in exchange. Visiting high-risk websites? They collect all the data they can get. Don't forget that your data is a commodity and is worth its weight in gold for certain sites that sell everything you give them under the guise of newsletters or other foolproof gifts.
Whether it's on your smartphone or your computer, there are settings you can change to limit the damage in terms of access to your personal data, including your photos (especially the one you took of that weird pimple you wanted to show to your cousin in med school), contacts, etc. Take some time to explore all of the options, click on all the little cogs and tools – anything that will help you take back control of your data.
Each moment of absentmindedness, negligence and lack of oversight is an invitation for hackers. The more you expose yourself, the easier a target you become for someone to get access to your banking information, identity documents (or that questionable photo of you from New Year's Eve '97). Use an encrypted messaging platform for sensitive subjects. Activate double verification (password and code sent by text, for example)… and if you visit any high-risk sites, make sure you use protection (we're talking about private browsing, of course).


General Description: The Lenormand Key shows what is important. When it appears in a GT, especially in a relationship reading, it indicates something is needed, with the surrounding showing what is missing. The Key reveals the unknown and shows what the querent needs to pay attention to.
The Lenormand Key can also indicate when divine forces are act work.
Career: Something significant is about to happen. You might need to take some action to receive the success you seek, but do so, and you should do well.
Health: Any health issues might improve.
Love: You have the ability to have the love you seek and to make any necessary changes to bring love to you.
Timing: The Lenormand Key traditionally indicates November.
Cartomancy: The Lenormand Key represents the Eight of Diamonds. It involves movements, trips, visits and get togethers.


An in-depth printable flyer which provides an overview of what it means to be Fair Trade.
A series of resources on the World Fair Trade Organisation's Ten Principles of Fair Trade.
A selection of posters promoting the Fair Trade Movement available for multipurpose use.
A series of bookmarks promoting the Fair Trade Movement available for download and print.
This short resource provides students with an introduction into the history of fair trade and the uniqueness of the fair trade and its benefits to producers.
Follow Aroha as she learns what trade is, where the ingredients in her chocolate bar come from and what she can do to help make trade fair.
This pack contains an introduction into coffee trade followed by detailed lesson plans and student resources.
This pack contains an introduction into the cocoa trade followed by detailed lesson plans and student resources.
An interactive unit exploring the banana industry ending in a student investigation into their local banana market.
Check out the WFTO site for more information and resources on fair trade.


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Former top military advisor: Strategic atrophy plagues U.S.
By Linda Weiford, WSU News
PULLMAN, Wash. – Retired four-star general James Mattis, who once led the United States' most high-profile military command, addressed a large audience at Washington State University on Tuesday with a word of warning: Turmoil in the Middle East is getting worse and it won't improve soon.
As a Marine Corps combat veteran in charge of U.S. Central Command 2010-13, Mattis oversaw military operations in areas that included the hot spots of Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq.
Retired Gen. James Mattis greets members of WSU's ROTC program during a reception hosted by the provost's office. (Photos by Robert Hubner, WSU Photo Services)
In his public address, sponsored by WSU's Office of the Provost, he said the White House must take a "strategic, historically sound approach," in supporting peace and prosperity in the Middle East. "The strategy-free stance is not working," he told the crowd, and the solution is about more than fighting battles.
The next president should focus on keeping America safe by implementing a strategy that includes strengthening and broadening our foreign allies, said Mattis. He cited the crucial role of the United Nations and NATO countries in upholding international norms to oppose extremists who support terrorism.
"'There is only one thing worse than fighting with allies, and that is fighting without them," he said, quoting Britain's wartime prime minister Winston Churchill. "The problems emanating from the Middle East can't be contained in the Middle East," he said, emphasizing the importance of "finding counties abroad who will stand up with us."
James Mattis
Building allies will demonstrate a mission of common interest to terrorists and also project strength – and a degree of humility – he said.
"We need those outside relationships. We need to stay engaged in the world and resist isolationism," he said.
A native of the Pacific Northwest, Mattis was born in Pullman and graduated from Central Washington State University in 1972. Nicknamed the "warrior monk" for his legendary part- soldier and part-scholar ethos, he recently declined bids to run as a third party presidential candidate.
allies, home-feature, middle east, mideast, military, strategy, U.N., united nations


Harlem wristlet purse features a detachable wristlet strap for easy carrying, a fully lined interior with 3 leather card slots and 2 large zip pockets. It is perfectly sized to stash your mobile phone (fits large smart phones), lip gloss and keys. Great for taking to the gym, shopping or going for a walk when you only need the essentials and something light to slip over your wrist and carry them in.
Make Harlem your own by embellishing with your monogrammed initials or name, or someone special's for the perfect gift.
To personalise your Harlem purse, click Add Monogram on the product page and enter your initials or name in the notes / special instructions section (up to 8 letters, A-Z characters). Add to bag, checkout and wait for your personalised GABEE leather accessory to arrive.


Now that I'm finally done with my reviews of last year's film festivals in Vienna, it's time to turn my attention to 2015, and to give you a little preview of what to expect on my blog in the next couple of months. As I've stated previously, last year this blog was still in prototype-mode, used mostly for reviews of movies that I saw at film festivals. However, from now on, I plan to review every movie that I see (as long as I haven't reviewed it for this site before, of course), starting from the beginning of 2015.
Two exceptions that prove the rule: 1.) At the end of each year, I hold a movie marathon in order to catch up on some new releases that I missed when they ran in the cinema (in order to make my Best Of-list as informed as possible). For example, at the end of 2014, I watched 34 movies in 6 days. No way I'll be able to review all of those, come December 2015. Thus, most of these will fall through the cracks. 2.) While I try to review all the movies that I've seen as chronological as possible, new releases that I've seen in the cinema will always have the highest priority. So for example, if I'm in the middle of reviewing the movies that I watched on the day of the Oscar telecast, and then go to the cinema to see "The Avengers: Age of Ultron", the latter will get precedence.
All new movie releases that I watch in the cinema, beginning with January 2015, and in chronological order. This category takes precedence over all others, meaning that I'll review my visits to the cinema first, and also that if a movie would also fit into another category (like "Oscar Warm-Up"), it will be included here.
Despite me making it plain that I didn't want any presents, some of my friends still insisted on giving me some cinematic gifts. Those will be reviewed in this category, which will also include the two movies that I watched as my private birthday film festival.
Every year, I prepare myself for the Oscar-telecast by spending the day before watching movies. It's usually one classic film that I've never seen before, and then a couple of newer ones that I haven't seen in a while. Also included will be all the Best Picture nominees that weren't already reviewed in one of the other categories.
Ever since Maynard needed a place to stay for last years "/slash 1-1/2" film festival, he comes to visit me on an irregular basis (I strongly suspect that it's not due to my irresistible charm, but rather my three cats), and as two huge movie geeks, we of course usually spend those watching films. This category will brave our movie shenanigans, and will also include a link to his review of the movie (if available).
Finally, if I watch a movie at home, and it doesn't really fit any of these (or yet-to-be-conceived) categories, it will be included here.
In the future, there may also be some other articles, other than movie reviews (like there already were in the past, occasionally, like my short obituary for Leonard Nimoy), but before I can even think about what those might be, I first have to catch up with the movies that I've seen in 2015 so far.
Lastly, I once again want to express how grateful I am for every follow, visit, share, like and/or comment. I hope you all will continue to do so, and that you'll enjoy reading my reviews at least as much as I do writing them. Onward!
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Grizzlies lose first game of Western Conference series
Danielle Adams April 30, 2012, 16:29 November 13, 2017
Clippers triumph with a fourth quarter comeback
The Grizzlies lost to the Los Angeles Clippers Sunday night.
The Clippers managed to triumph over the Memphis Grizzlies 99-98 in the opening game of the Western Conference series, despite previously being down 21 points. "Unfortunately, that's how we play," Chris Paul said. "We get killed in the first three quarters, and in the fourth quarter, we like to try to stand up for ourselves, and we found a way to win tonight."
Paul finished with 14 points including a pair of free throws with 23.7 seconds left in the game. Nick Young scored 19 points, Blake Griffin had 17 and Caron Butler 12 before leaving the game due to a broken left hand.
Rudy Gay finished with 19 for Memphis. Mike Conley and O.J. Mayo had 17, and Marc Gasol scored 14.
The Grizzlies had a 20 point lead in the first quarters and were up by 27 twice in the third. As the Clippers got going in the fourth, the Grizzlies looked lost. "We just got careless," Memphis coach Lionel Hollins said. "We just lost a little bit of our discipline from a defensive perspective. But offensively, we just started walking it up and trying to throw it into the post instead of running it in. We ran earlier. We attacked. We were in transition earlier. We just stopped doing that and got conservative and it cost us."
"We turned something that we worked so hard for – home-court advantage – to an ugly loss in Game one," said O.J. Mayo. "We've got to come back Game two with the attitude we can't quit."
Game two is Wednesday night.
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"Acadian" is a word that you may have trouble defining, unless you've spent time in the Canadian Maritimes, where the French colony known as Acadia was established in the seventeenth century, or in Louisiana, where many Acadians settled after they were expelled by the British, a century later. (It was there that the word morphed into "Cajun.") After trips to Newfoundland and the Bayou, the King Bee co-owners Eben Klemm (a molecular biologist turned beverage consultant) and Ken Jackson (an original partner in the New Orleans restaurant Herbsaint) came up with a menu that represents both places, then refined it with the chef Jeremie Tomczak, who worked for Marcus Samuelsson at Aquavit and the Red Rooster.
Just when it seemed like pork belly was passé, Tomczak has given it new life, chopping it into bite-size cubes for cracklings, which are deep fried and coated in cane-sugar caramel, crushed peanuts, and powdered malt vinegar. Spilling out of a paper bag and dressed with dainty sprigs of thyme, they're as irresistible as the best French fries and as sweet and sticky as taffy. Cracklings sound like pure Louisiana, but they're also a specialty of Newfoundland, where they're called scrunchions, and often served over cod. Pure Maritimes are the traditional boiled potato dumplings known as poutine rapeé, here beautifully seared and filled with lamb neck rather than salt pork.
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Blake Shelton Dishes on Why Country Is Taking Over 'The Voice'
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NBC's hit reality television show 'The Voice' has seen its share of country singers each season, but this year's fourth season has seen more cowboy boots and country twangs than ever before. Country star and show coach Blake Shelton gives the scoop on why country is taking over 'The Voice.'
Several of the semi-finalists identified with the country music genre, and everyone's taking note. "I've never read so much about 'The Voice' this year as I have talking about how it's dominated by country artists, but it is a, kind of, stand-out, interesting thing," Shelton tells MTV, noting, "In the years past, we had four pop singers left in the competition at this point and it didn't read, hear so much about it."
Shelton attributes country music's success on 'The Voice' partially to his experience in picking the perfect song for each artist. An impactful song coupled with a singer's natural talent, leads to lots of votes, in the 'Boys 'Round Here' hitmaker's opinion. "I think that's why I've had three contestants go this far because I at least know what songs are the right one for each particular artist," Shelton says.
When he signed on for a fourth season, the star may not have anticipated such a strong country showing, but now he's reaping the benefits by having not one, but two strong candidates in 'The Voice' finals, including Danielle Bradbery and fan favorite duo the Swon Brothers. Team Usher's Michelle Chamuel is also a final contestant -- the lone "pop" singer of the group.
Shelton has high hopes on having 'The Voice' winner in his group, saying, "From Team Blake, Danielle Bradbery has been a frontrunner...Danielle has probably been the most consistent in leading iTunes."
There's a 2/3 chance that the winner of the competition will be a country music artist, so odds are definitely in Shelton's favor.
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There is a tram line right outside the hotel, the stop is called Great America. The web site for the TRAM line is http://www.vta.org/routes/rt902. Below is a list of hotels on the tram line.
Taxi fare from SFO is about $120. Taxi and UBER fare from SJC is about $20.
You can rent a car at any of the airports.
Take Highway 101 South to Great America Parkway and turn left. Hilton Santa Clara is located on the right at the corner of Tasman and Great America Parkway.
Turn left onto Airport Boulevard, then turn left onto Guadalupe Parkway. Follow the signs to Highway 101 North. Guadalupe Parkway will put you onto Highway 101 North. Take Great America Parkway and turn right into hotel lot by the Hilton sign.
The Bay Area has several attractions including ones right near the hotel.
Many Winery tours are available.


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HNP - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a meeting with US President Donald Trump on February 27th as part of his visit to Viet Nam for the second DPRK-USA Ha Noi Summit.
At the reception, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc welcomed US President Donald Trump and his entourage visiting Viet Nam, and highly appreciated the special significance of the second DPRK-USA Ha Noi Summit in promoting settlement of denuclearization and establishing sustainable peace on the Korean Peninsula.
He also lauded the US and the DPRK's choice of Viet Nam as the venue for their summit.
The Government leader affirmed that in foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multi-lateralization and diversification of foreign relations, and integration into the world on the principle of respecting each other's independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political regimes, Viet Nam has always attached importance to the comprehensive partnership with the US.
For his part, US President Donald Trump expressed his delight at meeting with PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and visiting Viet Nam again.
He thanked Viet Nam for its support for the DPRK - USA Summit despite a short period of time for preparations.
The two sides reviewed and expressed their pleasure at fruitful development of the bilateral relations in various fields, from politics-diplomacy, security-defence, education-training, to the settlement of war consequences. Notably, bilateral trade in 2018 reached over US$ 60 billion, in which, the US's export to Viet Nam rose by 46%, making Viet Nam as one of the fastest growing markets of the US.
To promote bilateral ties, the two sides agreed to continue carrying out existing cooperation mechanism, such as the Viet Nam-US Bilateral Trade Agreement and the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).
Additionally, the two sides will continue discussing the possibility of upgrading bilateral trade-investment ties to match the development of their economic-trade relations and the nature of the comprehensive partnership.
US President Trump also highly appreciated Viet Nam's positive settlement of some prioritized trade issues while affirming his strong support for the cooperation in this field for the sake of the two peoples.
The two sides also exchanged their views on a number of regional issues of mutual concern. They voiced their support for the peaceful settlement of disputes in the East Sea in accordance with international laws, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS); the full respect for all diplomatic and legal processes; the effective and full implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea, and the early signing of a Code of Conduct for the East Sea (COC).
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A bond of a lifetime: Into the lives of the Brooklyn Quartet, by The Auroville Theatre Group
Karan Pillai
| Published: | 28th June 2019 06:00 AM
Sainath Saikrishnan and Saddam Hussain as Saint and Jamaal in Brooklyn Quartet
For Jill Navarre of The Auroville Theatre Group, there couldn't have been a better time to choose Brooklyn Quartet as her next directorial project. "At a time when intolerance is in the rise in modern-day society, this story of Rock Wilk mirrors the travails of living in a neighbourhood that is rife with most of the social evils of today, such as racial injustice, discrimination, cruelty and unprovoked violence," Jill tells us. Rock is based out of The Bronx in New York and originally wrote this play as a solo production, where the writer himself plays the roles of four characters.
Jill, while praising Rock's acting prowess, informs us that it was Rock's idea to play four characters in her adaptation, instead of one. "He thought this move might help get the play a wider exposure outside of the US," she shares. Revealing that she first came across this play on Vimeo, she says, "As a one-man show, I was blown away by his ability to play four characters, complete with subtle changes of voice and body language. And there was also the effort required to learn an entire text of dialogue while acting out four different characters. I also resonated immediately with the story of love, friendship and racial stereotyping."
Rupam Mishra as Queen
In the neighbourhood
Set in Brooklyn between the years 1986 to 2006, Brooklyn Quartet is "about growing up in America, in a society that is increasingly polarised around issues of race, color and money power." The story follows three primary characters — Eugene 'Saint' Owens, Esther Alvarez and Alan 'Jamaal' Williams — over a period of 20 years, with their story narrated by Queen, whose real identity is revealed at the end of the play.
"It's about 20 years of love, friendship, war, jealousy, ambition, frustration, and poetry. The cast of my play has Sainath Saikrishnan as Saint, Rupam Mishra as Queen, Shilpa Sunny as Esther, Saddam Hussain as Jamaal, and Najeeb TP as a club manager," shares Jill, who adds, "While the choreography has been done by Aurosri Mandal, the lighting has been set up by Sugumar Shanmugam."
Talking about the relevance of this story, Jill is certain that the time is right for it to be presented to the world outside the US. "I wanted to give a voice to a story which speaks about these issues through 20 years of three friends — one black, one white and one Latino/Jewish — growing up together, trying to keep their friendship alive in spite of misunderstandings, betrayals, jealousy, confusion, and chaos, in spite of what happens in the world around them," explains Jill, echoing the sentiments of many who face intolerance on a daily basis.
One scene at a time
"We are playing this one fast and loose," says Jill. "It means that there are quick scene changes, not much set design, and visuals will be with projections and video clips. The audio will be a mix of sound effects and recorded music. The idea is to put the story in the foreground, and what is happening in Brooklyn and in the US in the background. And a lot is happening. We are, of course, drawing attention to the indiscriminate killing of black people, young black men mostly, in the US that serves as the backdrop for the story," Jill elaborates, adding, "Then the neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant (Bed-Stuy) becomes a safe haven for our three friends, where they feel safe but untested and insecure if they have to venture out of their neighbourhood."
Shilpa Sunny as Esther
One of the biggest challenges that Jill faced, we learn, is directing the script with the local street language in mind. "The language is rough — the language of the street and of the neighborhood kind, plus of the people who live in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, New York — and most actors are not used to speaking these words easily. But it also has great moments of tenderness, of poetry, of a lyrical descriptiveness which takes the story to another level, through the character Queen. It is her story where she is the narrator," says Jill, adding that the music ranges from rap, jazz and pop to soul from Nina Simone's era.
Coming up in the near future for The Auroville Theatre Group is another collaboration with American playwright Richard France, whose earlier collaboration with the theatre group was a play about American filmmaker Orson Welles. "The new one is called Barabbas by Richard France. Barabbas is a figure in the Bible who is freed by Pontius Pilate when Jesus is condemned to be crucified. A monoplay in two acts, Barabbas challenges two actors — one has all the text, the other has none," explains Jill, who adds that they also have coming up an adaptation of Who Sits Behind My Eyes? by Isabel Santa Rita Vas (directed by Franziska Detrez), and A Place Called Home, a collab between Jill and Tamur Tohver (of Fear Walkers fame).
July 5-6. At Indianostrum Theatre, Pondicherry. July 9 and 10 in Ranga Shankara, Bangalore, and July 12 at the Alliance Francaise in Chennai.
THEATRE Chennai Jill Navarre The Auroville Theatre Group Brooklyn Quartet


Cars and garages are familiar to students of all ages. In this task the challenge is to find all the ways to park the cars in the garages.
How many parking solutions are there?
This cameo has a From The Classroom section which shows two students' journal record of their investigation and links to Cube Tube videos of three students explaining their reasoning.
What happens if we change the number of cars?
What happens if we change the number of spaces?
If I tell you any number of cars are parked in the same number of spaces can you tell me how many parking solutions there are?
What happens if there are more spaces than cars?
What happens if we make conditions on where particular cars can park?
Francesca Lyon, Bushfield School, UK, has used similar investigations to introduce Standard Form notation. The calculation in Cars in a Garage revolves around increasingly long multiplication strings of consecutive numbers and the card challenges students to work out the answer for 100 cars.
Offer the students simple four function calculators and invite them to carry out the multiplications in sequence ... 2x1 ... 3x2x1 ... 4x3x2x1 ... 5x4x3x2x1 ... etc. This work can be shared around the class. To the students' surprise there will come a time when the calculator runs out of screen digit space. At which number of cars does this happen? To this point primary children can be involved in this exploration which highlights the limits of the technology.
Older students continue from here using a scientific calculator. What is the last multiplication string shown in decimal notation? Can students explain the new notation that suddenly appears?
The whole class lesson for this task is detailed in Maths300 Lesson 128, Cars in a Garage. This lesson also extends the investigation with software. You will need at least three model cars (or substitute) per pair of students. If you have Poly Plug you can use them as a red car, a yellow car and a blue car, but you will need something else to use as a fourth and fifth car as the problem deepens.
after a 'whole class introduction' as in Lesson 128.
For more ideas and discussion about this investigation, open a new browser tab (or page) and visit Maths300 Lesson 128, Cars in a Garage, which also includes a class set of 5 different cut-out cars and their garages.
Visit Cars in a Garage on Poly Plug & Tasks.
Year 4 Jessica and Madeleine worked together on Cars In A Garage in one class. William worked on his own on this task in another class. Click their photos to view a Cube Tube video of them explaining their reasoning.


"Unity is strength" is the concept behind the success of Marketplaces.
We have all bought something from an online marketplace at some point in our lives: Ebay is a prime example of marketplace, but also Amazon hosts several shops.
This service has the potential of being generic or specific.
Ebay based its success on trading used products and Etsy did the same with hand made and do-it-yourself products.
But why are online marketplaces such powerful tools? Why do so many vendors decide to use them to sell their products?
The main reason is that a trading platform is convenient for all the parts involved.
They get a wider choice of products and shops condensed in the same place, which saves them a lot of browsing time.
They can perform one single purchase for all the want rather then having to make several payments.
They receive a solid income from the shopkeepers fees and subscriptions.
I'm going to use this tutorial to show you how to handle this second kind of Marketplace, in order for you to be able to create your own and start gaining thanks to other people's shops right away.
So, how can you create a marketplace in which vendors pay for a subscription fee to use?
All it takes is two plugins and ten minutes of your time.
Before configuring the two plugins, we need to prevent unregistered customers from buying the required Fee.
The user registers and buys the Fee.
The user acquires seller access.
Now need to disable the Enable Guest Checkout option in WooCommerce > Settings > Checkout.
Now we can configure the Multi Vendor plugin.
Once the plugin is installed, the "Become a Vendor" page becomes available, its access is reserved to registered users only, to change their user status from Customer to Vendor.
Go to YIT Plugins -> Multi Vendor -> Frontpage and set your newly create page at step one in "Become a vendor" page.
Now you should disable vendor registrations in the My Account tab, YIT Plugins -> Multi Vendor -> Frontpage by unchecking the Enable Vendors registration in "My Account" page box.
Doing this will only allow registrations from the Become a Vendor page.
Now all you need to do is to allow for only Fee buyers to access this page and to do this we are going to use the "Membership" plugin.
The first thing you should to is to create the product customers need to buy to receive their Membership (meaning the opportunity to register on your store as Marketplace vendors, since the membership is going to contain the vendors registration page).
In the Items in Plan -> Include Pages select the "Become a Vendor" page you previously created.
In the Settings -> Select membership product tab select the Membership item you have previously created and click on Publish.
This way only users who buy the membership plan will be able to see the Become a Vendor page and only they will be able to register as Vendors.
And you are set! In just a few steps you have created your own WooCommerce Marketplace in which vendors need to pay a fee to sell their own products.
Now you can start earning money on other vendors who sell on your own Marketplace.


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London Jihadi: "I'm ready to do whatever I need to do in the name of Allah… including killing my own mother."
Pamela Geller June 5, 2017
"I'm ready to do whatever I need to do in the name of Allah. I am ready in the name of Allah to do what needs to be done, including killing my own mother."
What further proof does anyone need? Why the madness and denial?
This devout murderer lived and breathed Islam.
POLICE WERE WARNED ABOUT SUSPECT TWO YEARS AGO
Police were warned about the main suspect radicalising children in a local park two years ago, a neighbour has revealed.
The Guardian, June 4, 2017: (thanks to Kamala)
Erica Gasparri, an Italian mother of three who lives in the same complex, said she confronted the man, known locally as "Abs", after her son came home and said: "Mummy, I want to be a Muslim."
Gasparri then went to the park, where she said a "Pakistani man" had stated: "I'm ready to do whatever I need to do in the name of Allah. I am ready in the name of Allah to do what needs to be done, including killing my own mother."
She said: "I took four photographs of him and gave them to the police. They rang Scotland Yard when I was there and said the information had been passed on to Scotland Yard. They were very concerned. They told me to delete the photos for my own safety which I did but then I heard nothing. That was two years ago. No-one came to me. If they did this could have been prevented and lives could have been saved.
"He would go down to the park and talk to them about Islam and he also came to the houses and gave the kids money and sweets during Ramadan."
Gasparri said she told other neighbours including a Polish woman, who then tipped off the suspect that he had been reported to police.
Today that woman said she was sorry: "I didn't know he was a bad guy. Maybe I was blind."
In a stand-up row near the suspect's flat on Sunday evening, Erica told the Polish woman: "My first impressions was he was a terrorist radicaliser."
Met Police said they were aware of the claims, but had no comment at this stage, as they had not released any information about any of the suspects.
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'It's a pity': Putin 'offended' at being left off US Treasury 'Kremlin List'
The US Treasury building in Washington © Paulo JC Nogueira © Wikipedia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has added a slightly lighter tone to the tensions over the 'Kremlin List' by the US Treasury, jokingly saying that his absence from it was a bit sad.
The list in question includes 210 people, including the entire government and prominent businessmen, but fails to mention the Russian leader.
Putin reacts to US Treasury 'Kremlin List': 'Dogs bark but the caravan moves on'
On Tuesday, Putin noted that he had been alerted to the release, yet had not checked the document in detail. He was aware, though, that his name was not featured in the report.
"It's a pity," Putin noted sarcastically, while answering a question on how he feels about being left aside.
Despite saying that the action by the US Treasury is in a certain way "unprecedented" and clearly casts shadow on the already-strained ties with Washington, he stressed that both he and Russia have better things to worry about.
"We should think more about ourselves, work on our economy, agriculture, support exports, education, and then a sudden realization will strike that there's no sense in making any threats or lists.
"That's what we should do, going by the well-known rule: 'The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on,'" he stated.
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