Best Days: Most days should have good waves though confidence isn't high on the incoming E/NE swell for the next few days. Better options expected later this week and into the weekend and beyond.
Recap: Saturday saw a combo of E/NE and NE swell hold occasional 2-3ft sets throughout the day, though early morning delivered a brief period of (unexpectedly) undersized conditions for a few hours. Conditions were clean with early light N'ly winds swinging NW and then freshening from the W/SW ahead of a late S'ly change. On Sunday, winds eased and backed to the SW and a strong S'ly swell punched a little higher than expected, with south facing beaches pushing 3-5ft at times. The S'ly swell eased slowly today from 2-3ft at south facing beaches, and early light winds created clean conditions ahead of the afternoon nor'easter.
I'm really not very confident in the surf outlook for the next few days.
The source of our inbound E/NE swell didn't perform quite as well as expected over the weekend, and seemed to shift a little faster into the swell shadow of New Zealand.
Unfortunately, with no wave buoys in the central Tasman Sea to monitor the incoming swells and provide verification on their size and strength, we can only wait to see what transpires. However the Northern NSW and SE Qld coasts pick up these kinds of swells a little earlier than Southern NSW, and today they have seen an increase in energy from the same source - though it hasn't been as strong and consistent as expected.
As such, I'm going to downgrade the outlook for the next few days (from this swell window). The large travel distance coupled in with the poorly consolidated fetch (as detailed in last week's notes) and then the greater-than-anticipated swell shadowing from New Zealand has really dented my confidence in this swell event.
Additionally, the models seem to have erased all reference to any swell out of the E/NE on Tuesday. Instead, they're expecting the E/NE swell to not kick in until very late in the day, and then peak through Wednesday. This is at odds with my manual calculations.
So, Tuesday! What will we see? Today's freshening NE winds should kick up a small NE windswell in the 2ft range. Despite model guidance to the contrary, I do think we'll see some distant E/NE swell but set waves will be extremely inconsistent, pushing 3ft throughout the day (more chance of this after lunch, than before). Again, it's a very low confidence event so don't plan any highway mileage.
Fortunately, conditions will be clean as pre-frontal N'ly winds swing NW, cleaning up most open beaches.
Wednesday looks really complex. In addition to our E/NE swell (which should hold steady with very inconsistent 3ft sets), gusty S'ly winds will push along the coast as a deep low south of Tasmania drives a front across Southern NSW.
We'll see a combination of short to mid range south swells build in size throughout the day, offering bumpy 3-4ft sets at south swell magnets. Southern corners will be your best option with the E/NE swell and S'ly wind combo.
Thursday is a better day for waves with the front pushing clear of our region and a combination of swells providing interesting waves to open beaches: we should see very inconsistent 2-3ft sets out of the east, but also easing S'ly mid range swells from Wednesday ahead of some long period S'ly swell from the parent low south of Tasmania. Size should manage 3ft+ sets at south facing beaches, maybe some bigger sets at reliable swell magnets (such as the Hunter).
Conditions won't be amazing on Thursday but it'll be much more manageable than the day before, with pockets of light variable winds tending moderate E/SE then E/NE throughout the day.
And to finish off the working week, Friday's looking to see a mix of swells: small E/NE background energy, a small building spread of SE swell from a stationary (through developing) ridge in the Central Tasman Sea, as well as a couple of south swells from frontal systems south of Tasmania and also a W/SW fetch exiting eastern Bass Strait.
Let's peg size around 3ft at south facing beaches, and 2ft elsewhere. Winds should be mainly light and variable with sea breezes.
Some of the forecast charts are very impressive for the weekend, with a broadening ridge through the Tasman Sea combining with a widespread trough of low pressure to the north to create a large, strong SE fetch aimed into the Coral Sea.
However, not all models have the same setup to the same degree of intensity, and in the same part of the swell window either. As such we should be cautious about how high we set our expectations for the weekend.
As it is, there'll be decent southerly groundswell sources in the mix this weekend from a series of polar lows off the ice shelf from late Wednesday onwards. No major size is expected but as a bare minimum, inconsistent 2-3ft sets are likely.
The fetch in the central Tasman Sea should supply around 3-4ft of sideband SE swell for our region, and we'll also see some persistent E/NE swell from the tropical lows further NE of the ridge, feeding into the broader system.
Current expectations are for light winds and sea breezes both days, so there'll be options just about everywhere.
Let's see how Wednesday's model runs are shaping up with this Tasman system, as there's certainly the potential for an upgrade.
Long term activity is centred around the South Pacific, with a multitude of tropical lows (and possible tropical cyclones) moving through our swell window at various points in time. However there's nothing concrete to pin down at this stage, so tune back in Wednesday to see how things have evolved.
Spot on forecast for last weekend. Got good fun waves both days early. It was good being out there on Sunday morning and being amongst an increasing swell. 630am low tide started at 2- 3 foot and by the time I went in there was an occasional 4-5 footer lot of sets.
That's 2 weekends in a row, with a third on the way. I could get used to this.
I don't think Ben is talking up the long term, some of the models are very excitable on the long term prospects but the Canadian model isn't on board (well not when I looked yesterday).
I concur with Chris, surfed late morning and there was inconsistent straight long-range energy to 3ft on the sets. No decent quality banks though but I managed to snag a few off a shifty rip bowl.
Good waves across most beaches this afternoon with the new groundswell, firing at some..
Hmm, maybe I shouldn't have backed off the forecast quite as much. Could punch a little higher at this rate.
Though, when confidence ain't high, it's better to be cautious than overly optimistic.
A little small, but some nice barrels at Shark Island lefts.
long, strong 2ft + lines on the beach here Ben but all straight handers unfortunately. I suspect more E/NE friendly beaches would be firing.
Thanks mate, appreciate the report. Which coast you at?
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Some nice, super clean waves about brushed by the west winds. Pretty straight at the low tide, if a bit more water over the banks it may have been epic.
Just after 4pm the swell pulsed to well over head, then dropped back to 4ft a little while ago (6ish). That coupled with west winds and a dust storm made for a pretty memorable session down south.
South coast pumping most of the day, but winds got to strong in the afternoon, for some reason salt in the eyeballs with strong winds is frustratingly painful. Still an epic day.
Beautiful lines of groundswell pushing into Manly. Easy 4ft if not a touch more and I luckily found my little corner rip bowl that was holding the smaller to medium ones. Stoked!
Epic session right until dark this arvo. Wind even dropped off to glassy. Some solid 4ft sets that came in pulses, set after set. Then nothing for a while. How good is better than expected!
Yeah classic long-range groundswell with 6-8 wave sets then nothing. Love it.
yesterday morning on a reef that likes some NE was pretty good.
in the evening, bronte had the most surfers i've ever seen the water anywhere. two solid lines from the reef to the headland between tama. i stopped counting after 50.
Yep, absolutely quality swell for sure. Shame I was too eager to find a good bank to work it and ended up breaking off fins on my first take-off.


Her bedroom from a different angle. This home was built in the 1940's, which explains the wood burning fireplace, because today building ordinances would not permit one in a bedroom as it can be dangerous (smoke inhalation/fires). A gas fireplace can be used with a sealed glass front.
Her dressing room in which the designer used one of her dresses.
I hope everyone enjoyed the peek and the pictures. Have a fabulous day!
Very beautiful home. I just feel right at home when I look at these pictures.
Lovely way to start the day! Thank you.
I love the living room with the variety of greys and the crisp clean dark wood on the furniture. And the chandelier in the kitchen. The kitchen, overall, is just a *little* too bright for me but I love the structural style. Beautiful photos!
I love that semi-circular staircase.
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Simply stunning! I love the blue/grey color in the kitchen. Looking forward to seeing more of your home.
Not usually a huge fan of this color palette but this is done so well!!
I am so very flattered!!! Thank you so much!!
Im so surprised about how lovely J.Los home is decorated! I love every inch of it!
I love these pictures here home is beautiful. Hope you had a great Easter.
I once read that where ever she stays Jennifer Lopez requests totally white rooms, linens, furniture, etc. I can see from her home that she is in the mostly white mode. Nice to see a bit of color here and there. I love the kitchen! Since she doesn't do her own hair each day, I can bet with you that she hasn't ever lifted a pot in this room either! (I think she's an extraordinary woman, but I guess you can detect my love/hate feelings for her :)) Great post once again!
Thank you for visiting my blog. I LOVED The image of Jennifer's Dress in her bedroom!! Oo LA LA. Thank you for sharing!
Gorgeous although not my style. Perfect fit for Jennifer though! So pretty.
My house looks exactly like that!! Except for the colors and the fact we actually live in our house and evidence of that life seems to show up any old place. Jennifer's house has no evidence of people; there are no shoes on the floor, pillows askew, coffee cups on the counter, crayons on the dining room table, cat sleeping on the bed, magazines,newspapers or cat or dog toys on the living room floor.
Wow gorgeous house! Especially her dining room and bedroom.
I must say that is one stunning home!
Thank you so much for the nomination!! I am so flattered! Congratulations to you as well – very well deserved! I love your blog, sense of humor and writing!
A nice combination of formal and cozy.
Love the colors, especially the blue with the pop of pink in the floral arrangement.
I love these rooms, such great color and design!
I am little obsessed with J.Lo so really appreciated this peek into her house! Your blog is beautiful. I am so impressed with you having the time to have such a well constructed hobby/talent with kids! Gives me inspiration to work in style and beauty where I can!
The pink dress is wonderful but I was surprised by the lack of bright colors in her house. It seems to calm for her. Lovely but calm.
I agree! It's not what I would have expected either…almost too sedate for her public persona!
Very beautiful photographs! They reveal your exquisite sense of style and taste. Our custom furniture and cabinetry are just the perfect thing for rooms such as these. Nothing else captures the scale and elegance required by high-end design in quite the same way.
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Mulcair's advice to NDP leader Jagmeet Singh? Get a seat
Rachel Aiello, Ottawa News Bureau Online Producer
@rachaiello
Published Saturday, March 31, 2018 7:00AM EDT
OTTAWA – After a tough few weeks for NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, his predecessor Tom Mulcair is offering him some advice: get a seat in Parliament as soon as possible.
"Parliament is very important as an institution and it's important for a political leader to get in there as soon as possible so that Canadians can get to know him," Mulcair said on CTV's Question Period.
Singh has been dealing with caucus dissatisfaction over the last few weeks, most recently over his decision to discipline a long-time MP for dissenting with the party on a vote. After fellow NDP MPs publicly criticized their leader, Singh walked back the punishment. This followed members' criticism for his level of condemnation of extremists within the Sikh separatist community.
Despite this, Singh has vowed he helms a unified caucus.
Asked about how he thinks his replacement has been doing, Mulcair said that while the New Democrat caucus is happy to have a "bright" new leader, they'd like to see him around more.
"People have been saying, 'Show up with caucus more.' I've always understood that the seed of your power as a leader is the caucus," Mulcair said. "What we're hearing from caucus, and what people have been saying publicly is, 'We want to get to know him better."
Singh, who sat as an Ontario NDP MPP for several years, has no federal experience. Without a seat in the Commons he is unable to question Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during question period the way Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer does. Singh, though, does attend the weekly national caucus meetings in Ottawa and routinely addresses the media afterwards.
"He doesn't know the Parliament very well yet, he's not sitting in Parliament," said Mulcair, who added he has already given the advice of running for a seat, to his successor.
Singh has maintained since winning the leadership race in October, that he's perfectly happy to not have a seat in the House of Commons. He has said this provides him more time to outreach with people across the country.
Though, Mulcair argues the best place to have people get to know you and to raise your profile, is from the national stage of Parliament Hill.
There is currently just one vacant seat in the House of Commons, in Quebec. But during a previous interview on CTV's Question Period, Singh has said he's eyeing Ontario's Brampton East seat currently held by Liberal MP Raj Grewal.
Singh has said he'd want to run in a riding where he has roots, and Brampton is the city where Singh started his political career.
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In 2021, a new wave of Chinese tech companies are making their way to the U.S. stock market with IPOs. One of the most recent and highly anticipated Chinese IPOs is bilibili Inc., a popular video streaming platform in China, commonly known as 3b. This IPO has been met with much excitement from investors, as it gives them the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of one of China's hottest tech companies. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at bilibili's IPO and what investors need to know before investing their money. We will also explore other sources that potential investors can use to inform their decisions when considering investing in 3b's IPO.
What is Bilibili?
Bilibili is a Chinese video sharing website based in Shanghai. The website is widely known for its wide array of user-generated content, including animation, comics, and gaming. It is one of the most popular video sharing websites in China, with over 150 million monthly active users as of December 2018.
Bilibili was founded in 2009 by Xu Yi, Chen Rui, and Deng Nan. The website originally started as a way to share and discuss anime among fans. Over time, it grew to become one of the largest video sharing websites in China. In 2016, Bilibili raised $400 million in a Series D funding round, valuating the company at $3 billion. In January 2018, Bilibili announced that it had completed a US$1 billion initial public offering on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
What is an IPO?
An IPO, or initial public offering, is the process by which a privately held company raises capital by selling shares to the public for the first time. IPOs are a key source of funding for companies looking to grow and scale their businesses.
The IPO process begins with the company filing paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This paperwork includes a prospectus, which outlines the terms of the offering and provides information about the company's business, financial condition, and management.
Once the SEC approves the prospectus, the company can begin marketing the offering to potential investors. This process typically involves hiring an investment bank to act as an underwriter. The underwriter helps set the price of the shares being offered and assists in finding buyers for them.
Once all of the shares have been sold, the company becomes a publicly traded entity, meaning that its stock can now be bought and sold on major exchanges like the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or Nasdaq.
IPOs can be a risky investment, as there is no guarantee that a company's stock will increase in value after it goes public. However, if a company is successful, an IPO can be a great way to generate capital to fuel growth.
Bilibili's Plans for an IPO
Bilibili, one of China's most popular video streaming platforms, is planning to go public in the United States through a Hong Kong listing, sources told Reuters.
The company, which is backed by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA.N), could seek to raise up to $2 billion and plans to list as soon as the first quarter of next year, the sources said.
A successful listing would value Bilibili at around $15 billion and mark another high-profile technology float from China following this year's blockbuster debuts of online food delivery-to-ticketing firm Meituan Dianping (3690.HK) and phone maker Xiaomi Corp (1810.HK).
Bilibili did not respond to requests for comment. Alibaba declined to comment.
Founded in 2009, Bilibili has built a strong following among China's millennials with its mix of licensed content from Japan and South Korea, user-generated videos and live-streaming gaming sessions that are popular among young people in the country.
How Will Bilibili Be Affected by an IPO?
Bilibili, a Chinese video sharing website, is planning to go public on the Nasdaq Stock Market in early 2018. The company filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on December 11, 2017. Bilibili could raise up to $1.5 billion from the IPO, making it one of the largest IPOs by a Chinese technology company in the United States.
Bilibili was founded in 2009 by Xu Yi , a former software engineer at Google. The website is popular among Chinese millennials for its wide range of user-generated content, including videos, live streaming, and comics. Bilibili has over 100 million monthly active users and generates over 4 billion video views per day.
The company plans to use the proceeds from the IPO to invest in technology and content, as well as for general corporate purposes. Bilibili will be affected by an IPO in several ways.
First, going public will give Bilibili a higher profile and more visibility globally. This could help the company attract more users and advertisers. Second, going public will give Bilibili access to capital that it can use to invest in its business. Third, going public will subject Bilibili to greater scrutiny from investors and analysts. This could put pressure on the company to achieve certain financial milestones or meet other expectations. Finally, going public may make it difficult for Bilibili to maintain its creative culture as it grows larger and more bureaucratic.
What Does This Mean for the Future of Bilibili?
Bilibili, a popular video-sharing website in China, is planning to launch an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. This could mean big things for the future of the company, and the Chinese internet industry as a whole.
If successful, the Bilibili IPO would be the first by a Chinese internet company on a US stock exchange. This would give Bilibili a higher profile internationally, and could pave the way for other Chinese tech companies to follow suit.
The move also signals that Bilibili is confident about its prospects for future growth. The company has been investing heavily in content and technology, and is now one of the leading platforms for online video in China. With an IPO, Bilibili would have access to more capital to continue its expansion.
For China's internet industry, a successful Bilibili IPO could be a sign that the country's tech firms are coming of age. In recent years, there have been increasing calls for greater regulation of Chinese tech companies by international bodies such as the World Trade Organization. A successful IPO by Bilibili would show that Chinese firms can compete on a global stage.
This all means that there is a lot riding on the Bilibili IPO. If it goes well, it could be good news for both Bilibili and the wider Chinese internet industry.
In conclusion, the Bilibili 3B Hong Kong IPO is an important milestone for both the company and investors. It marks a major step forward in Bilibili's development as a global entertainment platform and provides investors with another attractive investment opportunity in the Chinese market. In addition, it also serves to highlight Bilibili's commitment to innovation, as well as its dedication to providing users with engaging content that is tailored to their interests. With this move, Bilibili takes one more crucial step towards becoming one of the world's leading digital media platforms.
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Where to stay in Lisbon: hotels by district
The Moorish-inspired Alfama district, Lisbon's oldest neighbourhood, is the most authentic place to stay in the city
Mary Lussiana, Destination expert
Guyan Mitra, Lisbon expert
15 February 2018 • 10:30am
Mary Lussiana
Guyan Mitra
A neighbourhood guide to the best areas to stay in Lisbon, as chosen by our resident experts, including the best hotels in Alfama, Bairro Alto, Baixa, Chiado and Belém.
Alfama is the oldest part of Lisbon, having survived the capital's devastating 18th-century earthquake. Its Moorish origins are visible in its maze of narrow alleyways and fountain-filled, cobbled squares. This is Lisbon at its most authentic, the birthplace of the mournful fado, where washing blows in the breeze and sardines are grilled on stone doorsteps. Visit the Castle of St. George which dominates the skyline and the Cathedral with its magnificent rose window.
Within the fortress walls of the medieval São Jorge castle, Palacio Belmonte scores top marks for history, romance, and having the best views in the city
Santiago de Alfama
9 Telegraph expert rating
Santiago de Alfama is located in the oldest part of Lisbon and has wonderful views over the capital's red roofs. Its 19 rooms are all different whilst celebrating the best of Portugal, from the modern art on the walls to the Claus Porto soaps in the bathrooms. An atmospheric café spills out onto the cobbled street.
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Memmo Alfama
Offering an authentic taste of Lisbon, this 42-room hotel lies within the Kasbah-like lanes that make up Moorish Alfama. From its sleek terrace, with inset pool, are some of the city's best views of Alfama's characteristic church spires and red roofs, beyond which flows the wide Tagus River.
Palacio Belmonte
This tranquil palace dates back to the 15th century, and houses just 10 suites. In each, windows are thrown open with bird song carried in on the breeze, warm marble lies underfoot and private terraces overlook Lisbon. In the lush gardens, a black marble pool lies under cascading pink bougainvillea.
• The best five-star hotels in Lisbon
AVENIDA DA LIBERDADE
The area surrounding the main boulevard of Avenida da Liberdade is the commercial heart of Lisbon. Its wide streets offer easy access to the airport and to the business district. It contains the city's largest park, Eduardo VII, and the city's oldest funicular dating from 1884. Designer shops line the streets (do dip into Prada at no. 206 – 218 to see the beautiful Art Nouveau glass windows) and many of the best hotels line the characteristic cobbled pavements.
Rooms at the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon overlook Eduardo VII Park, the hotel's gardens and the jacaranda-lined street below
Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
This landmark hotel was built in 1959 by the Dictator Salazar to prove that Lisbon could do luxury as well as any other European capital. More than half a century later it is still setting the bar, managed by the Four Seasons Group with its inimitable service and impressive spa and fitness facilities.
Heritage Avenida Liberdade Hotel
An invitingly cool, contemporary bolthole – designed by Miguel Câncio Martins – on one of the city's main thoroughfares. Behind its powder-blue, 18th-century façade, it draws on Lisbon's rich heritage, placing period fittings and old photographs within sleek, clean, 21st-century lines.
Valverde Hotel
On Lisbon's grandest boulevard, this charming boutique hotel's 25 rooms and suites overlook the capital's characteristic red roofs. Interiors behind the beautifully preserved 19th-century façade draw together the very best art, porcelain, fabrics and marble from around the country, creating a national showcase.
• The best boutique hotels in Lisbon
For a tourist keen to explore the cultural heritage of the capital, as well as dip into some of its excellent restaurants and cafés, this is without doubt the best place to stay. Completely rebuilt in the 18th century after Lisbon's devastating earthquake, its grandiose neo-classical form is beautifully harmonious, with triumphal arches and colourful ochre wash. Lisbon's oldest café, Martinha da Arcada, which dates from 1782, can be found in the colonnades surrounding the impressive Praҁa do Comércio which looks onto the waterfront.
The Almalusa is tucked away in the Praça do Município, one of Lisbon's most attractive squares
Almalusa Baixa/Chiado
Tucked away in the corner of one of Lisbon's most attractive squares, this boutique hotel is housed in an 18th-century building on the site of the city's old arsenal. The 28 rooms brim with character, understated style and every modern comfort. The welcoming restaurant serves local dishes.
Pousada de Lisboa
This pousada – on Lisbon's magnificent Praҁa do Comércio – ticks all the boxes, weaving luxury with cultural heritage, art and history with modern comforts, impressive views with an impeccable location. Food, reflecting the far-flung influences of Portugal's Golden Age of Discovery, is served under vaulted ceilings.
Pestana CR7 Lisboa
CR7 Lisbon is one of the four international joint ventures between footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and hotel group Pestana. With a young vibe, hip staff and a resident DJ, the hotel offers 82 stylish rooms and one suite in one of Lisbon's most attractive districts.
• Lisbon hotels with pools
Always considered the artistic quarter, Chiado brims with elegant, Belle-Époque shop fronts, theatres and Art Nouveau cafés. Here in the early 20th century, literary giants such as Fernando Pessoa would write his books. There are some excellent restaurants (try the two Michelin-starred Belcanto, or its lively little sister, Mini-Bar). Facades of the houses are colourfully tiled and the streets are trimmed by the characteristic cobblestones. Seek out the QR code formed by cobblestones outside the Benard Café on Rua Garrett for interesting tourist tid-bits.
On the fringes of the Bairro Alto neighbourhood in Chiado, with its cobbled lanes and lively bars, this cool, stylish Lisbon hotel combines period and modern features
Bairro Alto Hotel
The grande dame of Lisbon's boutique hotel scene has re-opened after a major expansion courtesy of architect, Eduardo Souto de Moura. Behind its ochre-coloured façade, it houses 87 rooms, the first outpost of chef Nuno Mendes in his home town, and a much sought-after roof terrace.
Martinhal Lisbon Chiado Family Suites
The first city hotel for family-friendly Martinhal group, Chiado Family Suites, is located in the heart of Lisbon. Built in a 19th century townhouse, the 37 stylishly designed suites are fully equipped for self catering with small children. The enormous kid's club stays open late, offering frequent pajama parties.
Teatro B&B
A seductive offering in the cobbled heart of Lisbon's Bairro Alto district, with 21 opulent bedrooms and theatrical interiors throughout. Their two-storey café, with independent access from the street, is a popular local venue for breakfast.
At the mouth of the River Tagus, Belém, just four miles from the centre of Lisbon, is inextricably linked to Portugal's golden age. Here you can find the Monastery of Jeronimos, a magnificent example of Manueline architecture and the 16th-century Tower of Belém, which commemorates the spot from where the navigators departed on their voyages of discovery. Stop at the little café, Pasteis de Belém, for one of the much loved warm custard tarts, dusted with cinnamon.
At the mouth of the River Tagus, Belém, just four miles from the centre of Lisbon, is inextricably linked to Portugal's golden age Credit: Mauro Rodrigues (c) 2014 - do not use without permission -/Mauro Rodrigues
Altis Belém Hotel & Spa
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Die Beziehungen zwischen der Demokratischen Republik Kongo und Portugal umfassen die bilateralen Beziehungen zwischen der Demokratischen Republik Kongo (DR Kongo) und der Republik Portugal. Die Länder unterhalten seit 1960 diplomatische Beziehungen eingegangen.

Die Beziehungen gelten als gut, haben jedoch im Verlauf der innenpolitischen Krisen der DR Kongo an Nähe verloren. So ist der bilaterale Handel rückläufig, die portugiesische Gemeinde in der DR Kongo ist nahezu verschwunden, und auch politisch sind die Beziehungen zurückgegangen und bestehen inzwischen immer weniger in direkten Kontakten und reduzieren sich vermehrt auf multilaterale Organisationen, insbesondere die UNO-Organisationen.

Auf zivilgesellschaftlicher Ebene blieben dagegen etwas mehr Kontakte, sowohl im Kulturaustausch als auch durch Portugiesen im Kongo, meist Ärzte, die für portugiesische Organisationen wie die Assistência Médica Internacional (AMI) oder internationale wie die Ärzte ohne Grenzen in der DR Kongo tätig sind.

Historisch sind sowohl die kongolesisch-portugiesischen Beziehungen nach der Ankunft portugiesischer Seefahrer als erste Europäer am Kongo im 15. Jahrhundert als auch die Nachbarschaft zu den portugiesischen Kolonien Angola und Cabinda bis 1975 von Bedeutung, aus der sich immer wieder die verschiedensten Berührungspunkte ergaben.

Geschichte

Bis 1900

Im Jahr 1482 erreichte der portugiesische Seefahrer Diogo Cão als erster Europäer die Kongo-Mündung. 1489 kam die erste portugiesische Gesandtschaft an den Hof des Königreichs Kongo in der Hauptstadt M'banza Kongo. König Nzinga als amtierender Mani-Kongo schickte im Gegenzug einen Gesandten nach Portugal. Sein steigendes Interesse an Portugal zeigte sich u. a. 1491, als er sich von portugiesischen Missionaren taufen ließ und fortan D. João I. hieß. Portugal unterstützte ihn danach mit militärischer Hilfe, und das Königreich Kongo baute seine regionale Vormachtstellung zunächst aus.

Nach dem Tod von João I. entbrannte ein Machtkampf zwischen dem christlichen Thronanwärter Mwemba und dem traditionell-animistischen Mpanzu, der ihm den Thron streitig machte, ihm jedoch in den folgenden Auseinandersetzungen ("Schlacht von M'banza Kongo") unterlag. So wurde Mwemba 1506 als D. Afonso I. Herrscher des Kongoreiches und baute die guten kongolesisch-portugiesischen Beziehungen weiter aus. Nach anfänglichen Erfolgen zeigte sich Afonso jedoch enttäuscht von den Beziehungen, als er sich trotz anderslautenden portugiesischen Absichtserklärungen nicht in vollem Umfang als gleichwertiger Partner ernst genommen sah. 1526 verwies er alle portugiesischen Offiziellen seines Reiches.

Nach Afonsos Tod 1543 folgte dessen Enkel als D. Diogo I. auf den Thron, der 1546 wieder portugiesische Missionare ins Land ließ. Auch unter seinem Nachfolger D. Álvaro I. blieb das Kongoreich von Portugal abhängig, vor allem nach dem Angriff der Jaga 1569, den das Kongoreich nur durch portugiesische Hilfe abwehren konnte. In der Folge endete die formelle Gleichheit der Königreiche, und Kongo wurde ein tributpflichtiger Vasallenstaat Portugals.

Der von lokalen portugiesischen Händlern zunehmend forcierte Sklavenhandel entvölkerte und destabilisierte das Königreich Kongo unter seinem König D. Álvaro II. immer weiter. Nach dessen Tod 1614 kam D. Álvaro III. auf den kongolesischen Thron, unter dem die innere Unsicherheit durch Aufstände und Rebellionen noch weiter zunahm. Ab 1641 versuchte Kongos neuer König D. Garcia II. sich dem ausufernden Sklavenhandel und der immer umfassenderen portugiesischen Vorherrschaft zu erwehren. Portugal, das selbst um seine erst 1640 neu erlangte Unabhängigkeit in seinem Restaurationskrieg (1640–1668) kämpfte und sich hier den Anstürmen vor allem der Niederländer auf seine Kolonien erwehrte, reagierte mit zunehmenden Übergriffen und Vertragsbrüchen, bis 1665 der amtierende König D. António I. alle Verträge mit dem Königreich Portugal beendete und Gebiete zurückverlangte, die inzwischen unter direkte portugiesischer Kontrolle gekommen waren. Der von portugiesischer Seite forcierte Konflikt, der auf weitere Gebietsgewinne und den Zugang zu den kongolesischen Kupferminen abzielte, endete am 29. Oktober 1665 mit der Schlacht von Ambuila. Die Portugiesen blieben siegreich und das Königreich Kongo zerfiel nun.

Unter Dona Beatriz Kimpa Vita erfolgte ein Versuch zur Wiederbelebung eines eigenständigen Kongoreiches, sie wurde jedoch 1706 festgesetzt und auf Befehl des kongolesischen Königs Pedro IV. hingerichtet. Ein nominell unabhängiges und halbwegs handlungsfähiges Königreich Kongo gab es nun nicht mehr, jedoch bestand das Königshaus danach weiter, einigen Quellen nach bis zum Tode von Dona Isabel Maria da Gama 1975, der Witwe des letzten Kongokönigs D. António III., anderen Quellen nach bis heute.

Danach kam der Kongo zunehmend unter niederländischen und britischen Einfluss. 1866 zogen die letzten Portugiesen ab, gleichwohl erfolgten in der zweiten Hälfte des 19. Jh. einige portugiesische Forschungsreisen. Mit der Kongokonferenz 1885 wurde der Kongo dann Belgische Kolonie, die benachbarten Gebiete Cabinda und Angola blieben portugiesisch.

Seit 1900
Die DR Kongo wurde am 30. Juni 1960 unabhängig. Am 7. Juli 1960 akkreditierte sich António Aniceto Siqueira Freire als erster Botschafter des kolonialen Portugals unter Diktator Salazar in der kongolesischen Hauptstadt Leopoldville (seit 1966 Kinshasa). Freire leitete zuvor das portugiesische Generalkonsulat in Kinshasa, das nun zur Botschaft erhoben wurde. In der folgenden Kongo-Krise spielten neben belgischen Sicherheitskräften, US-amerikanischer Einflussnahme und südafrikanische Interessen auch die Aktivitäten der Kolonialverwaltung Angolas und der portugiesischen Siedlergruppen in der Nordhälfte Angolas eine Rolle, die alle einen grundsätzlich antikommunistischen und einen weißen Siedlern gegenüber freundlichen Kongo wünschten. Es folgte die Machtübernahme des vom Westen unterstützten Mobutu und die Ermordung des Ministerpräsidenten Lumumba unter Mithilfe der CIA.

Ab 1961 war in den portugiesischen Überseeprovinzen Angola und Cabinda der Portugiesische Kolonialkrieg ausgebrochen. Die wichtigste angolanische Unabhängigkeitsbewegung war anfangs die FNLA, die zunächst die Neuerschaffung des Königreiches Kongo anstrebte und von Holden Roberto angeführt wurde, der aus M'banza Kongo, der alten Hauptstadt des Königreichs Kongo stammte. Die FNLA hatte ihren Sitz in Leopoldville und bekämpfte von kongolesischen Basen aus die portugiesischen Truppen in Angola. In dem Zusammenhang führten portugiesische Geheimdienstler und inoffizielle Einheiten auch geheime Operationen bis auf kongolesisches Staatsgebiet durch. Es kämpften aber auch Portugiesen für ein unabhängiges Angola in den Unabhängigkeitsbewegungen, teils ebenfalls vom Kongo aus.

1971 nannte Mobuto sein Land in Zaire um und stabilisierte es unter seiner antikommunistischen diktatorischen Führung, die u. a. auf einem Einparteiensystem und einem Personenkult um ihn beruhte.

Die linksgerichtete Nelkenrevolution 1974 beendete das rechte kolonialistische Estado Novo-Regime in Portugal. In der Folge endete der Kolonialkrieg und Angola wurde 1975 unabhängig. Die kommunistische MPLA errichtete ein kommunistisches Einparteiensystem in Angola und es brach der Bürgerkrieg in Angola aus. Von Zaire aus operierten dabei vor allem FNLA-Regierungsgegner, aber auch Söldner, darunter auch Portugiesen, häufig ehemalige Kämpfer des Kolonialkriegs.

Seit den 1980ern und 1990ern Jahren näherten sich Portugal und Zaire stärker an, insbesondere wirtschaftlich. 1989 schlossen beide Staaten ein allgemeines Kooperationsabkommen, dem ein Jahr später ein spezifisches Abkommen zur Kooperation in Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft und Technik folgte. 1994 war Zaire zudem Ausgangsbasis für die Hilfsaktionen auch portugiesischer Hilfsorganisationen, die nach Bekanntwerden des Völkermords in Ruanda dort und in den Flüchtlingscamps im Osten Zaires tätig wurden.

2002 endete der Bürgerkrieg in Angola, das sich nun stabilisierte, während Zaire, das seit dem Machtwechsel 1997 wieder Demokratische Republik Kongo heißt, nun immer weiter in die Krise geriet (Erster Kongokrieg 1996–1997, Zweiter Kongokrieg  1998–2003, Dritter Kongokrieg 2006–2008). Die kongolesisch-portugiesischen Beziehungen nahmen mit der zunehmenden Instabilität der DR Kongo ab, insbesondere seit 2006. Parallel waren nun Portugiesen mit internationalen Hilfsorganisationen in die DR Kongo gekommen, auch portugiesische Hilfsorganisationen wie die AMI wurden hier aktiv. Die AMI wurde 1984 von Fernando Nobre gegründet, einem portugiesischen Arzt, der ab 1964 in der DR Kongo aufgewachsen war und seit 1977 als Arzt für die Ärzte ohne Grenzen tätig wurde, bevor er 1984 die AMI ins Leben rief. Nobre beschreibt seine schrecklichen Erfahrungen einer neuen Dimension der Brutalität bei den damaligen AMI-Einsätzen in Ruanda und Ost-Kongo als tiefen Einschnitt.

Die anhaltenden Unruhen in der DR Kongo mit ihren häufigen Gewaltausbrüchen und Übergriffen sind seither auch in Portugal häufig Gegenstand der Berichterstattung, teils auch anhand von Erlebnisberichten von dort lebenden und arbeitenden Portugiesen. Sie bestimmen seither maßgeblich das Bild der DR Kongo auch in Portugal.

Für Aufsehen sorgte der mit einer Portugiesin verheiratete kongolesische Politiker und Unternehmer Jean-Pierre Bemba, als er 2007, nach seiner erfolglosen Kandidatur in den Präsidentschaftswahlen 2006 und den folgenden inneren Unruhen, nach Portugal zur ärztlichen Behandlung ausreiste und zunächst nicht mehr zurückkehrte, auch nach Ablauf des gewährten 60-tägigen Visums nicht, und auch kein politisches Asyl beantragte. In Zusammenhang mit seiner Rolle als privater Armeeführer wurde er mit internationalem Haftbefehl gesucht und 2008 vor dem Internationalen Strafgerichtshof angeklagt. Bei seinem Freispruch 2018 kam der Fall erneut in die Medien.

Migration
Bereits seit Beginn der kongolesisch-portugiesischen Beziehungen im 16. Jahrhundert zogen Personen in unterschiedlicher Funktion ins jeweils andere Land. Mit Zunahme der portugiesischen Einwanderung in die portugiesischen Kolonien Angola und Cabinda im 20. Jahrhundert gingen vereinzelt auch einige ins benachbarte Belgisch-Kongo, verstärkt ab seiner Unabhängigkeit 1960 und dem ausbrechenden Kolonialkrieg in Angola ab 1961, mit einigen weiteren Zuzügen nach der Unabhängigkeit 1975 und dem folgenden Bürgerkrieg in Angola. Einige bekannte Persönlichkeiten stammen aus der portugiesischen Gemeinde in der DR Kongo, etwa der Arzt und portugiesische Präsidentschaftskandidat Fernando Nobre, die Sängerin Marie Myriam oder der portugiesische Fußballnationalspieler José Bosingwa.

Im Verlauf der inneren Krise der DR Kongo seit den 2000er Jahren nahm die Zahl der Portugiesen dort ab, insbesondere seit den anhaltenden Unruhen nach der Präsidentschaftswahl 2006. Waren im Jahr 2011 noch 1000 Portugiesen konsularisch in der DR Kongo registriert, so war es 2019 nur noch einer. 2017 war die portugiesische Botschaft in Kinshasa noch von etwa 700 Portugiesen im Land ausgegangen, mit der größten Gemeinde in Kinshasa (ca. 570), gefolgt von etwa 100 in Lubumbashi und kleineren Gruppen v. a. in Kisangani und Kananga.

Im Jahr 2019 waren 243 Staatsbürger der DR Kongo in Portugal gemeldet, davon mit 131 die meisten in Lissabon und Umland. Dazu kommt eine unbekannte Anzahl Kongolesen, die dank portugiesischer Abstammung eingebürgert wurden. Die portugiesischen Fußballnationalspieler Ariza Makukula und Jucie Lupeta gehören zu den bekanntesten Beispielen.

Diplomatie
Die Demokratische Republik Kongo führt eine eigene Botschaft in der portugiesischen Hauptstadt Lissabon und dazu ein Honorarkonsulat in Vila Real de Santo António, an der Algarveküste.

Portugal unterhält seinerseits eine eigene Botschaft in der kongolesischen Hauptstadt Kinshasa. Zusätzliche Konsulate unterhält Portugal dort aktuell nicht (Stand 2020).

Wirtschaft

Das Handelsvolumen zwischen der DR Kongo und Portugal belief sich im Jahr 2016 auf 8,440 Mio. Euro (2015: 18,288 Mio.; 2014: 19,873 Mio.; 2013: 17,819 Mio.; 2012: 19,495 Mio.), meist mit einem Handelsbilanzüberschuss zu Gunsten Portugals. 113 portugiesische Unternehmen waren dabei im Handel mit der Republik Kongo tätig.

2016 importierte die DR Kongo Waren im Wert von 3,895 Mio. Euro aus Portugal (2015: 10,817 Mio.; 2014: 14,667 Mio.; 2013: 12,331 Mio.; 2012: 14,317 Mio.), darunter 25,3 % Maschinen und Geräte, 17,7 % Metall, 17,5 % Minerale und Erze, 10,4 % Lebensmittel, 10,0 % landwirtschaftliche Erzeugnisse und 4,9 % chemisch-pharmazeutische Produkte.

Portugal führte gleichzeitig aus der DR Kongo Waren im Wert von 4,545 Mio. Euro ein (2015: 7,471 Mio.; 2014: 5,206 Mio.; 2013: 5,488 Mio.; 2012: 5,178 Mio.), davon mit 92,3 % ganz überwiegend Holz, daneben 5,8 % landwirtschaftliche Erzeugnisse und 1,8 % Metall.

Damit stand die DR Kongo im portugiesischen Außenhandel an 138. Stelle als Abnehmer und an 111. Stelle als Lieferant, während Portugal im Außenhandel der DR Kongo damit an 23. Stelle als Abnehmer und an 36. Stelle als Lieferant stand.

Die portugiesische Außenhandelskammer AICEP unterhält eine eigene Niederlassung in der kongolesischen Hauptstadt Kinshasa.

Kultur
Das portugiesische Kulturinstitut Instituto Camões ist seit einem Abkommen mit der Universität Kinshasa 2015 in der DR Kongo präsent und unterhält dort u. a. ein Sprachzentrum und Lektorate an der Uni Kinshasa.

Musik aus der DR Kongo ist vor allem unter portugiesischen Weltmusikfreunden vergleichsweise bekannt, und Musiker von dort sind regelmäßig auch in Portugal zu Gast, etwa beim FMM Festival das Musicas do Mundo, dem wichtigsten Weltmusikfestival in Portugal. Beispielsweise traten 2012 dort mehrere kongolesische Musiker auf, im Vorjahr war dort das Congotronics-Projekt zu Gast, 2010 spielten Staff Benda Bilili dort, 2009 waren die Kasaï Allstars und 2008 war Lokua Kanza dort.

Sport
Die Fußballnationalmannschaft der Demokratischen Republik Kongo und die Portugiesische Nationalelf der Männer sind bisher noch nicht aufeinander getroffen, auch die Frauen-Nationalmannschaft der Republik Kongo und die Portugiesische Frauen-Nationalelf nicht (Stand Ende 2020).

Die portugiesischen Nationalspieler Jucie Lupeta und Ariza Makukula sind kongolesischer Abstammung.

Gelegentlich treten Spieler aus der DR Kongo auch für portugiesische Vereine an, darunter Nationalspieler wie Yannick Bolasie, der 2019/20 für Sporting Lissabon spielte, Chancel Mbemba, der 2018 beim FC Porto unterschrieb, oder Aaron Tshibola, der 2020 für Desportivo Aves spielte.

Der portugiesische Nationalspieler José Bosingwa da Silva ist in der DR Kongo geboren und wuchs später in Portugal auf, dem Heimatland seines Vaters. In den 1990er Jahren begann er als Jugendspieler von Boavista Porto seine Karriere und wurde mit dem FC Porto später mehrmals Portugiesischer Meister und 2004 Weltpokalsieger.

Der angolanisch-portugiesische Spieler Carlos Alberto Fernandes wurde ebenfalls in der heutigen DR Kongo geboren und wuchs dann später ebenfalls weiter in Portugal auf, wo er bei verschiedenen Vereinen wirkte.

Weblinks

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Tribe - Plusiini
Tribe - Abrostolini
Tribe - Argyrogrammatini
Plusia
Rachiplusia
Diachrysia
Euchalcia
Polychrysia
Pseudeva
Eosphoropteryx
Autographa
Megalographa
Syngrapha
Anagrapha
Plusia venusta
Plusia nichollae
Plusia putnami
Plusia venusta Walker, 1865
White-streaked Looper Moth
W Opal, N of Edmonton, 2300 ft
July 12, 1999, LG Crabo & J Troubridge.
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Plusia venusta is a very distinctive medium-sized moth (FW length 15 mm) that flies in eastern British Columbia, coastal Washington, and south-central Oregon during the summer. It has a long gold stigma on the distal two-thirds of the forewing. The forewing is triangular in shape with nearly straight margins. The ground color is golden brown, lighter slightly pink buff anterior to the cell and along the trailing margin. The veins are slightly darker, and a thin dark stripe is present in each interspace to produce a finely streaked appearance. Two longitudinal light gold stigmas bordered by darker scales are present, the longest and most prominent on the mid- and distal portion of the lower third of the wing and the other oblique to the wing on the outer half of the anterior third. The basal half of the costa and entire trailing margin are also metallic gold. A black dot is present at the anterior distal cell. A pink buff terminal line is present except near the anal angle. All other transverse lines and spots are absent. The fringe is pinkish tan. The hindwing is gray with a slight pink tint, with gray veins and a slight pink terminal line and a pink-buff fringe. The head and thorax are pale buff with slightly darker brown along the anterior tegulae. The male antenna is weakly bead-like.
This moth is unmistakable due to the combination of pink buff and golden brown color and long golden stigmas.
This species is widely distributed across Canada in open marsh habitats around lakes. A large disjunct population is isolated at Klamath Marsh at middle elevations on the east slope of the Cascades in Klamath County, Oregon.
This species has a disjunct distribution in our area. It is found in southeastern British Columbia, on the coast in Pacific County, Washington, and in Klamath County in south-central Oregon. The odd distribution in Washington and Oregon suggests that this moth might be more widely distributed than these records suggest.
This species is found across North America in a relatively narrow north-south distribution near the Canada-United States border. The range extends north to the Northwest Territories through Alberta. The Washington and Oregon populations of Plusia venusta are geographically separated from the more continuous North American populations of this species that occur from southwestern British Columbia to the East Coast.
No information is presently available regarding larval foodplants of this species, but it probably feeds on marsh sedges (Carex spp.) in the Cyperaceae and grasses (Poaceae) like related species.
This species has a single generation in the summer, with records from the Northwest in July and August. It is nocturnal and comes to lights.
Lafontaine & Poole (1991)
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When the Voice of Cycling, Phil Liggett, says the Fairbairn Capital/Old Mutual joBerg2c is taking mountain biking back to grass roots, he means it – quite literally.
The nine-day, 900-kilometre escapade across South Africa sees organisers and farmers spending months carefully crafting hand-made single track to create a truly unique off-road experience.
"The route is king," says organiser Craig Wapnick, who together with farmers Gary Green and Glen Haw form the brains trust behind the race. The route uses sections of Green's FedGroup Berg and Bush and the last three days are the same as Haw's Subaru sani2c.
"Eighty percent goes through private farms and game reserves and cannot be ridden at any other time," says Wapnick.
According to Wapnick, the route is a combination of single track, what he calls "Subaru" track, rural farm roads and a smattering of district roads.
"Our aim is to include more single track each year. We have around 30 kilometres of new trail on the first three days alone."
Now in its second year, the journey starts from Heidelberg (south of Johannesburg) on April 29 and runs through the north-eastern Free State, down the escarpment into KwaZulu-Natal, along the foothills of the Drakensberg and finally to the coastal town of Scottburgh via the Umkomaas valley.
Around 300 two-man teams will attempt the feat. "For some it's a race, for others a ride, but for all it's a massive challenge," says Wapnick.
"We create fast-flowing single track rather than overly technical routes so that riders of all levels can enjoy the thrill of bombing down awesome sections according to their ability."
Wapnick says the race is "all about the gees" and putting smiles on riders' faces, even if these eventually turn to grimaces.
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"But with great riding you are not aware of the massive distances until you apply your bum cream in the evening."
Wapnick says comparisons between the race and the Absa Cape Epic are inevitable, but he steadfastly refuses to enter the fray. "If there are differences, and I'm sure there are, we will leave the debates and conclusions to those who have had the privilege of riding both."
In Liggett's opinion, the two races serve a completely different purpose. "The Cape Epic has established itself as, arguably, the biggest challenge of all.
"Although the physical challenges are similar, the joBerg2c is (I hope) more relaxed. It's not quite so much about winning, but about finishing."
Liggett believes that, thanks to a more relaxed elimination time, the race has "filled an important gap" by allowing social riders to experience top multistage competition usually reserved for professionals.
The timing of this year's race, just clear of the European spring classics, has allowed Liggett to put his money where his mouth is – he has signed up for the first five days before having to jet back to Britain for standing commitments.
"Of course, I'm frightened to death but looking forward to seeing some of the nicest parts of South Africa from within the heart of the countryside. For me, the challenge will be to complete each day with some energy left for the evenings to have some fun!"
The sense of camaraderie that this journey creates between riders is something that crops up time and again. "Last year I never heard any complaints, even on the wet days," says Liggett.
"Everybody who takes part appreciates the work and friendship that has blended into a bond to make it a very special nine days. I cannot think of a similar race anywhere in the world."
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He says the farmers are motivated to help because their communities benefit – the organisers pay everyone who works on the event. "Our formula is not about charity but rather about hard work for big rewards."
The reward for riders at the end of this remarkable journey is the sense of accomplishment that comes from rising to a challenge beyond their daily lives, says Wapnick. "Nine days and 900 kilometres is a huge commitment.
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Josina Lott and the Lott School
Josina Jones Lott believed that every child, regardless of physical or mental limitations, had ability and could learn. She began Lott Day School in her apartment in September of 1938. Mrs. Lott had seen children turned away from the public schools because parents were told that there was no place for them in the classroom. [Read the complete article]
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The Tower's Lengthening Shadow
As a person grows older and taller in stature, the shadow he casts upon the earth grows longer. His impact on the world becomes more profound as he matures and succeeds. The same can be said of a university. The University of Toledo, created 125 years ago, has grown taller in stature and risen in influence. The shadow cast by its tower has lengthened. [Read the complete article]
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University Hall has been an iconic part of the University of Toledo and the City of Toledo since its conception in 1929. The building utilizes collegiate gothic architecture and stands as an inspiration to students to learn and reach for their goals. However, University Hall was not always apart of the University of Toledo. [Read the complete article]


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This music is artistic pop! Inspired by the lives of Edward Hopper and Georgia O'Keeffe, the CD features new songs that are reflections on famous works by Hopper and O'Keeffe. These songs include the title track (based on Hopper's late life masterpiece) and "Ladder to the Moon" from O'Keeffe's painting of the same name. Influenced specifically by O'Keeffe are the songs, "Canyon Suite" and "Flowers and Skyscrapers," which look at her seminal periods in the American southwest and New York City, respectively.
People in the Sun continues Fordham Wilkes' collaboration with Crit Harmon, winner of best local producer 2007 Boston Music Awards.
Steve Wilkes began playing drums in the sixth grade when his teacher made him stop playing "Wipe Out" on his school desk. His drumming pursuits have taken him across the globe, performing at venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, the National Cathedral (Wash. D.C.), Petronas Towers Concert Hall (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), Suntory Hall (Tokyo, Japan), the Astor Place Theater (NY, NY), and the Charles Playhouse (Boston, MA) with artists as diverse as the Empire Brass and Blue Man Group. He is a Professor in the percussion department at Berklee College of Music.
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Q: Factorial of factorial of a number How can the factorial of a factorial of a number be efficiently computed.
Example:For 3 => (3!)! = (6)! = 720
The brute force way would be to simply call factorial twice using a simple for loop but can it be done better.
for(i=1;i<=n;i++)
   fact=fact*i;

Edit: Need the result as ((n!)!)MOD 10^m, where m is an integer and 0<=m<=19

A: Note that result is 0 for n >=5 (5!!=120! has more than 19 zeros at the end), and result for smaller values it is easy to calculate.

A: Since ab mod n ≣ (a mod n)(b mod n), you can use the brute force algorithm, dividing by 10m after each multiplication. If the product ever equals 0, you can stop.

A: here i am using PHP.I think It help You
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        }
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A: 1.For standard integer types

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*I agree with MBo

*I would prefer table of precomputed values

2.For bigints

*

*what about using fast factorial computation instead of O(N) loops?

*here is one of mine ...

*https://stackoverflow.com/a/18333853/2521214

A: The following code has been tested and works very well.
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;

namespace ConsoleApplication50
{
    class Program
    {
        static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            NumberManipulator manipulator = new NumberManipulator();
            Console.WriteLine("Factorial of six is :" + manipulator.factorial(16));
            Console.ReadLine();
        }
    }
class NumberManipulator
{
    public int factorial(int num)
    {
        int result=1;
        int b = 1;
        do
        {
            result = result * b;//fact has the value 1  as constant and fact into b will be save in fact to multiply again.
            Console.WriteLine(result);
            b++;
        } while (num >= b);
        return result;
    }
  }
}

A: public class Factorial {

public static void main(String[] args) {
    Scanner scanner = new Scanner(System.in);
    int input = scanner.nextInt();
    int result = Factorial(input);
    System.out.println(result);
    scanner.close();
}

private static int Factorial(int input) {
    int m = 1;
    if (input < 0) {
        return 0;
    } else if (input > 0) {
        m = input * Factorial(input - 1);
    }
    return m;
}

}

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May 4, 2016 Infectious diseases
Iron-mimicking Trojan Horse Serves as Fungal Radiotracer
Invasive fungal infections are a major cause of morbidity and death in immunocompromised patients. For example, patients who have cancer may suffer from invasive fungal diseases as a result of their immune systems being weakened by high-dose chemotherapy.
Although much progress has been made in the diagnosis and management of opportunistic fungal diseases, diagnosis and treatment still pose significant challenges. The non-specific symptoms of these fungal infections can slow diagnosis and for this reason, scientists are trying to develop highly specific diagnostic tests that will rapidly target fungi and allow localization of infection sites.
Researchers Hubertas Haas and colleagues from the Innsbruck Medical University in Austria have recently developed a promising new radiotracer for localizing Aspergillis fumigatus infection. A. fumigatus is the most common cause of invasive fungal disease in immunosuppressed individuals and can lead to chronic pulmonary infection, allergic disease, morbidity and eventually death.
Researchers have previously developed radiotracers for A. fumigatus. However, although those radiotracers did demonstrate potential at specifically targeting the pathogen, they were not actively taken up by it. This has led Haas and team to investigate whether an iron uptake system used by A. fumigatus could be used as means of incorporating a radiotracer into the pathogen.
During infection, iron is an essential nutrient for A. fumigatus and other pathogens. However, under infection conditions, host proteins such as ferritin and hemoglobin sequester available iron, essentially starving pathogens of the nutrient. As a result, pathogens have evolved highly efficient mechanisms for acquiring iron from the host and one of the mechanisms used by A. fumigatus is siderophere-mediated iron acquisition. A siderophere is an iron chelator secreted by the pathogen in order to scavenge for ferric iron [Fe (III)]. Following iron chelation, pathogen uptake of the siderophores is mediated by specific transport proteins called siderophore iron transporters.
Previous studies have shown that Ga (III) has successfully been used as a substitute for Fe (III) inside siderophores, as a way of characterizing their uptake and the complexes they form. Haas et al therefore decided to substitute Fe (III) with 68Ga, a radiotracer that has become increasingly popular over the last decade.
The study showed that 68Ga labelling of the siderophores was easily achievable, particularly with the siderophore tria-cetylfusarinine (TAFC). In a rat model of aspergillosis, uptake of 68Ga–TAFC by A.fumigatus was 20 times greater in infected lung tissue than in healthy tissue. The complex was also rapidly eliminated from the body intact via renal excretion, suggesting excellent metabolic stability. In a further rat model, of A. fumigatus pulmonary infection, high contrast medical imaging was performed using the Albira PET/SPECT/CT small animal imaging system developed by Bruker BioSpin. The system generated high resolution, accurate PET images that showed pronounced accumulation of 68GA–TAFC at affected sites.
The authors say that 68Ga-labelled siderophores represent promising new radiotracers for localizing invasive fungal infections. They rapidly reach infection sites and specifically target pathogens, before being quickly removed from the body via renal excretion.
Haas H, et al. An Iron-Mimicking, Trojan Horse-Entering Fungi —Has the Time Come for Molecular Imaging of Fungal Infections? PloS Pathog 11(1): e1004568
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