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Will Continue to Take Up Genuine Issues of Tamils in Lanka: PM
Manmohan Singh also noted that in Northern Sri Lanka there was a government of Tamil population
Published: 03rd January 2014 03:01 PM | Last Updated: 03rd January 2014 03:01 PM | A+A A-
India has consistently made efforts to persuade Sri Lankan government to address "genuine" problems of Tamil population there, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said today and asked Tamilians from Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu to work together to resolve the fishermen issue.
"It is not true that we are not concerned about the well being of the Tamil population in Sri Lanka. We have consistently made every effort to persuade government of Sri Lanka to address the genuine problems of Tamil population. We continue to do so and will do in future as well," Singh said while replying to a query at a press conference here.
Observing that the government has raised the fishermen issue "on innumerable number of occasions" with Sri Lankan government, the Prime Minister said, "We feel that there is an opportunity for the Tamil population of Sri Lanka and Tamil population in Tamil Nadu to sit together to work out an arrangement between the fishermen of two countries which will be mutually satisfactory.
"I think these things are going to happen. This is the only way in which this problem of fishermen in both countries could be resolved."
He also noted that in Northern Sri Lanka there was a government of Tamil population.
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Brendan Rodgers Says He Remains Focussed on Celtic Despite Links With Leicester Job
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says his focus is solely on his current club amid speculation linking him with former Premier League champions Leicester City.
Foxes boss Claude Puel has been under pressure over the past few months which has led the club to consider sacking their current manager.
Rodgers has reportedly been a target for Leicester if Puel gets the sack, having previously done well in the Premier League. Rodgers was promoted with Swansea and had a fairly successful time with Liverpool as he led them to an impressive second place finish in the 2013/14 season.
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Rodgers spoke at Celtic's training ground before their Scottish Cup game against Airdrie. He said, as quoted by Leicestershire Live: "Someone mentioned it to me yesterday. It is the time of year where you get players and managers linked with clubs and whatnot.
"For me, my only concentration is here at Celtic. Leicester as we've seen over the last few years, an incredible journey that they have been on as a club and obviously the unfortunate circumstances that they had earlier this season.
"It is a fantastic club but for me at this moment in time my concentration is purely on Celtic and looking forward to the second part of this season."
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Puel answered his critics with wins against Chelsea and champions Manchester City but the team have often struggled against the teams below them.
Leicester are currently eighth in the Premier League table following a defeat to Southampton last weekend but could move up to seventh with a win against Wolves this Saturday.

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Демба Ба (рођен 25. маја 1985) је бивши сенегалски фудбалер који је играо на позицији нападача

Рођен је у Француској. Ба је играо као младић за нижеразредне француске тимове. Деби је имао у Руану, а 2005 се преселио у Мускрон. Године 2011, потписује уговор са енглеским Вест Хемом. Одиграо је само 12 утакмица за Вест Хем, а упркос томе што је био њихов најбољи стрелац у лиги за сезону 2010-11,тим је испао из Премијер лиге и он се преселио у Њукасл јунајтед. У јануару 2013, Ба прелази у редове Челсија, да би осамнаест месеци касније прешао у Бешикташ за 6 милиона евра. После једне сезоне у Бешикташу прелази у Шангај Шенху.

Репрезентативац Сенегала је од 2007, а представљао је репрезентацију на Купу Афричких нација 2012.

Трофеји

Бешикташ
 Суперлига Турске (1) : 2016/17.

Индивидуални
 Најбољи играч месеца у Премијер лиги : децембар 2011.
 Најкориснији играч кинеског ФА купа : 2015.
 Најбољи стрелац кинеског ФА купа : 2015.
 Најбољи тим године кинеске Суперлиге : 2016.

Референце

Спољашње везе

 Elitefootball профил

Рођени 1985.
Сенегалски фудбалери
Фудбалери Хофенхајма
Фудбалери Челсија
Фудбалери Вест Хем јунајтеда
Фудбалери Њукасл јунајтеда
Фудбалери Бешикташа
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Фудбалери Истанбул Башакшехира
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Фудбалери Шангај Шенхуе
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package br.com.samuelweb.nfe;

import java.rmi.RemoteException;
import java.util.Iterator;

import javax.xml.bind.JAXBException;
import javax.xml.stream.XMLStreamException;

import org.apache.axiom.om.OMAbstractFactory;
import org.apache.axiom.om.OMElement;
import org.apache.axiom.om.OMFactory;
import org.apache.axiom.om.OMText;
import org.apache.axiom.om.util.AXIOMUtil;

import br.com.samuelweb.nfe.exception.NfeException;
import br.com.samuelweb.nfe.util.CertificadoUtil;
import br.com.samuelweb.nfe.util.ConstantesUtil;
import br.com.samuelweb.nfe.util.ObjetoUtil;
import br.com.samuelweb.nfe.util.WebServiceUtil;
import br.com.samuelweb.nfe.util.XmlUtil;
import br.inf.portalfiscal.nfe.schema.envinfe.TEnviNFe;
import br.inf.portalfiscal.nfe.schema.envinfe.TRetEnviNFe;
import br.inf.portalfiscal.www.nfe.wsdl.NfeAutorizacao.NfeAutorizacaoStub;
import br.inf.portalfiscal.www.nfe.wsdl.NfeAutorizacao.NfeAutorizacaoStub.NfeAutorizacaoLoteResult;

/**
 * Classe Responsavel por Enviar o XML.
 *
 * @author Samuel Oliveira - samuk.exe@hotmail.com - www.samuelweb.com.br
 */
public class Enviar {

	private static NfeAutorizacaoLoteResult result;
	private static ConfiguracoesIniciaisNfe configuracoesNfe;
	private static CertificadoUtil certUtil;

	/**
	 * Metodo para Montar a NFE..
	 *
	 * @param TEnviNFe
	 * @return String
	 * @throws NfeException
	 */
	public static TEnviNFe montaNfe(TEnviNFe enviNFe, boolean valida) throws NfeException {

		try {

			/**
			 * Cria o xml
			 */
			String xml = XmlUtil.objectToXml(enviNFe);

			/**
			 * Assina o Xml
			 */
			xml = Assinar.assinaNfe(xml, Assinar.NFE);

			/**
			 * Valida o Xml caso sejá selecionado True
			 */
			if(valida){
				String erros = Validar.validaXml(xml, Validar.ENVIO);
				if (!ObjetoUtil.isEmpty(erros)) {
					throw new NfeException("Erro Na Validação do Xml: " + erros);
				}
			}

			System.out.println("Xml Assinado: " + xml);

			return XmlUtil.xmlToObject(xml, TEnviNFe.class);

		} catch (JAXBException e) {
			throw new NfeException(e.getMessage());
		}

	}

	/**
	 * Metodo para Enviar a NFE.
	 *
	 * @param nfe
	 * @return Nfe
	 * @throws NfeException
	 */
	public static TRetEnviNFe enviaNfe(TEnviNFe enviNFe, String tipo) throws NfeException {

		/**
		 * Informacoes do Certificado Digital.
		 */
		certUtil = new CertificadoUtil();
		certUtil.iniciaConfiguracoes();

		boolean nfce = tipo.equals(ConstantesUtil.NFCE);
		configuracoesNfe = ConfiguracoesIniciaisNfe.getInstance();
		String qrCode = "";

		try {
			if (nfce) {
				qrCode = enviNFe.getNFe().get(0).getInfNFeSupl().getQrCode();
				enviNFe.getNFe().get(0).getInfNFeSupl().setQrCode("");
			}

			String xml = XmlUtil.objectToXml(enviNFe);

			if (nfce) {
				enviNFe.getNFe().get(0).getInfNFeSupl().setQrCode(qrCode);
			}

			OMElement ome = AXIOMUtil.stringToOM(xml);

			Iterator<?> children = ome.getChildrenWithLocalName("NFe");
			while (children.hasNext()) {
				OMElement omElementNFe = (OMElement) children.next();
				if ((omElementNFe != null) && ("NFe".equals(omElementNFe.getLocalName()))) {
					omElementNFe.addAttribute("xmlns", "http://www.portalfiscal.inf.br/nfe", null);
					if (nfce) {

						OMFactory f = OMAbstractFactory.getOMFactory();
						OMText omt = f.createOMText(qrCode, OMElement.CDATA_SECTION_NODE);

						Iterator<?> itInfSupl = omElementNFe.getChildrenWithLocalName("infNFeSupl");
						while (itInfSupl.hasNext()) {
							Object elementInfSupl = itInfSupl.next();
							if (elementInfSupl instanceof OMElement) {
								OMElement omElementInfSupl = (OMElement) elementInfSupl;
								Iterator<?> itqrCode = omElementInfSupl.getChildrenWithLocalName("qrCode");
								while (itqrCode.hasNext()) {
									Object elementQrCode = itqrCode.next();
									if (elementQrCode instanceof OMElement) {
										OMElement omElementQrCode = (OMElement) elementQrCode;
										omElementQrCode.addChild(omt);
									}
								}
							}
						}
					}
				}
			}

			//Adicionado CDATA após OM
			if (nfce) {
				enviNFe.getNFe().get(0).getInfNFeSupl().setQrCode("<![CDATA["+qrCode +"]]>");
			}

			System.out.println("Xml para Envio: " + ome.toString());

			NfeAutorizacaoStub.NfeDadosMsg dadosMsg = new NfeAutorizacaoStub.NfeDadosMsg();
			dadosMsg.setExtraElement(ome);
			NfeAutorizacaoStub.NfeCabecMsg nfeCabecMsg = new NfeAutorizacaoStub.NfeCabecMsg();

			/**
			 * Codigo do Estado.
			 */
			nfeCabecMsg.setCUF(String.valueOf(configuracoesNfe.getEstado().getCodigoIbge()));

			/**
			 * Versao do XML
			 */
			nfeCabecMsg.setVersaoDados(configuracoesNfe.getVersaoNfe());

			NfeAutorizacaoStub.NfeCabecMsgE nfeCabecMsgE = new NfeAutorizacaoStub.NfeCabecMsgE();
			nfeCabecMsgE.setNfeCabecMsg(nfeCabecMsg);

			NfeAutorizacaoStub stub = new NfeAutorizacaoStub(nfce ? WebServiceUtil.getUrl(ConstantesUtil.NFCE, ConstantesUtil.SERVICOS.ENVIO) : WebServiceUtil.getUrl(ConstantesUtil.NFE, ConstantesUtil.SERVICOS.ENVIO));
			result = stub.nfeAutorizacaoLote(dadosMsg, nfeCabecMsgE);

			return XmlUtil.xmlToObject(result.getExtraElement().toString(), TRetEnviNFe.class);

		} catch (RemoteException | XMLStreamException | JAXBException e) {
			throw new NfeException(e.getMessage());
		}

	}

}

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Higher education discriminates against men, but Title IX complaints may change that | Opinion
Higher education has a gender problem: With a surplus of women and a shortage of male students, colleges are becoming more and more gender unbalanced.
Higher education discriminates against men, but Title IX complaints may change that | Opinion Higher education has a gender problem: With a surplus of women and a shortage of male students, colleges are becoming more and more gender unbalanced. Check out this story on tallahassee.com: https://www.tallahassee.com/story/opinion/2019/02/13/colleges-universities-discriminate-men-title-ix-complaints-toxic-masculinity-column/2847026002/
Glenn Harlan Reynolds, Opinion columnist Published 5:00 a.m. ET Feb. 13, 2019 | Updated 11:41 a.m. ET Feb. 13, 2019
Higher education has a gender problem: With a surplus of women and a shortage of male students, colleges are becoming more and more gender unbalanced. The more farsighted among university administrators are starting to worry that this will turn universities into a pink-collar ghetto, places the public thinks of as finishing schools for girls rather than gateways to middle-class stability.
Part of the problem, of course, is that our K-12 system, staffed overwhelmingly by women whom research shows tend to favor girls, leaves a lot of boys demoralized and uninterested in further education. But another big part of the problem is that college has become and anti-male space.
At today's universities, masculinity is almost never discussed except in negative terms, usually with the word "toxic" attached. When girls and women are discussed, the question is always about how to help them do better. When boys and men are mentioned, it's almost always as some sort of a problem.
Harvard College campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (Photo: Charles Krupa/AP)
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The anti-sex-discrimination education law, Title IX, is supposed to promote sexual equality, but in fact it has been turned into a club with which to beat male students. Universities treat accusations of sexual misconduct against male students (disproportionately, though they don't like to admit it, minority male students) as presumptively true. The accuser is given all sorts of help and deference, the accused is treated as a criminal from day one, and often not allowed to call witnesses, cross examine his accuser, or otherwise enjoy the sort of due process that, say, a university administrator would demand if accused of a crime. (For instance, Yale student Saifullah Khan was acquitted of rape, based on hard evidence, but still expelled by Yale.)
Male students speak out against discrimination
Now people are starting to fight back. Across the country, male students are suing, and filing Title IX complaints against universities for anti-male discrimination.
Cornell University has just been hit by a Title IX complaint filed with the Department of Education. The complaint notes that Cornell has immense resources dedicated to female students, ranging from a Women's Health Center (but nothing for men), a Women's Resource Center (but no Men's Center) and a total of 390 scholarships available only to women, with no scholarships dedicated to men.
The complaint was filed by University of Southern California graduate student Kursat Christoff Pekgoz, and was endorsed by more than 185 leading scholars and activists, including such eminent names as Jordan Peterson and Lawrence Alexander. Pekgoz has also filed Title IX complaints against his own school, USC, and the U.S. Department of Education is already investigating Yale University on similar grounds in response to an earlier complaint from Pekgoz.
Pekgoz has also filed a complaint against Harvard University, based on its partnership with the American Psychological Association, which recently issued guidelines calling "traditional masculinity" harmful. And Harvard is also being sued for discrimination by fraternities and sororities over its ban on single-sex organizations.
But it's not just the Ivy League. Title IX attorney (and mother of two sons) Margaret C. Valois filed a complaint against Tulane University, arguing that "Tulane's implementation of Title IX provides greater educational opportunities for female students than for male students. When opportunities and benefits are offered to one group because of their sex … it is patently unfair."
Maybe male discrimination will finally end
Under pressure from the Department of Education, Tulane quietly entered into a settlement in which it promised to equalize the education opportunities for male students.
With people filing, and winning, these complaints, I expect that more people who see discrimination against men will complain to the Department of Education, and maybe even hire one of the growing number of Title IX attorneys to file lawsuits.
The fact is, colleges and universities have been openly discriminating against male students for decades now, with women receiving special treatment in terms of scholarships, housing and campus resources. What's really surprising is that it's taken this long for people to start pushing back.
The irony is that these complaints and lawsuits might have the effect of saving higher education from itself. If college stops being an anti-male space, perhaps more men will want to attend, and save higher education from its ongoing self-marginalization.
Glenn Harlan Reynolds, a University of Tennessee law professor and the author of "The New School: How the Information Age Will Save American Education from Itself," is a member of USA TODAY's Board of Contributors.
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Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Hosts the 2016 Florida Sojourn
Katie Harris
Campaigns and Media Coordinator
kathryn@railstotrails.org
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Riders from around the country will join Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) on its inaugural Florida Sojourn, a four-day bicycling event showcasing the growing trail network in the Miami region. Not only will riders experience the sandy shores of south Florida, they will be immersed in trail advocacy and ride side-by-side with trail development professionals from RTC.
Riders will travel along nine trails, including the Rickenbacker Trail, M-Path, South Dade Trail, Biscayne Trail and several others. The Florida Sojourn is one of four world-class biking events that highlight the best of rail-trails and greenways across the United States (www.railstotrails.org/sojourns).
"Riders will get to experience some of South Florida's finest trails," says Ken Bryan, Florida state director for RTC. "This ride is also a great way to show how trails provide benefits to communities across the county, with a focus on tourism and economic development."
Alert Today Florida, a traffic safety program facilitated by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), is helping to support the Florida Sojourn. The safety program targets a reduction in crashes, fatalities, and serious injuries involving pedestrians and bicyclists on Florida's roadways.
"Partnering with RTC for the Florida Sojourn provides a perfect opportunity to reach trail enthusiasts with bicycle laws, the importance of wearing a bicycle helmet, and other valuable safety information," says Trenda McPherson, FDOT's State Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Program Manager.
Homestead Hospital also provided support for the ride. A key member of South Dade, Homestead Hospital is redefining community engagement and development.
"Because we are one of the only cities in America located between two national parks, we have an exciting opportunity to promote physical activity with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's Florida Sojourn," says Bill Duquette, Homestead Hospital CEO. "We believe that by strategically investing in our community core we can improve the health of our community and ultimately reduce the cost of healthcare."
Additional support comes from Florida State Parks and Florida East Coast Industries. For more information, visit railstotrails.org/sojourns.
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization with more than 160,000 members and supporters, is the nation's largest trails organization dedicated to connecting people and communities by creating a nationwide network of public trails, many from former rail lines. Founded in 1986, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's national office is located in Washington, D.C., with regional offices in California, Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.railstotrails.org.
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The Book of Kindly Deaths is here!
Today marks the release of The Book of Kindly Deaths into the wild, from an idea to a book that will sit on real-life bookshelves. Hopefully shelves teeming with books that whisper and shudder. That would be fitting.
So what is this mysterious book, I hear you ask?
The Book of Kindly Deaths is a twisted tale of monsters, other worlds, mysteries and secrets.


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Q: 1265 Error - Data Truncated for transfer of Date value to table Question: I do not understand how to resolve this error.  My hypothesis from reviewing other questions is that I have a column violation either passing the wrong data type or a null value.  Alas, I cannot find the appropriate solution to the error.  Any guidance or help appreciated.
Error code: mysql.connector.errors.DatabaseError: 1265 (01000): Data truncated for column 'date' at row 1
Code where I think the error lies:
#add record to database
def add_record():

sql_command = "INSERT INTO money (date, account_name, account_type, amount) VALUES (%s, %s, %s, %s)"
values = (date_box.get(), account_name_box.get(), account_type_box.get(), amount_box.get())
my_cursor.execute(sql_command, values)

#commit the changes
mydb.commit()
#clear the fields
clear_data()

#delete date/time or insert date/time
def date_time_insert():
date_box.delete(0, END)
date_box.insert(0, datetime.datetime.today().strftime('%Y-%m-%d'))

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Q: save picture in new directory i want too save images in my own directory this is perhaps the directory on which the images are been saved
  Uri uriTarget = getContentResolver().insert(MediaStore.Images.Media.EXTERNAL_CONTENT_URI, new ContentValues());

OutputStream imageFileOS;

and this is were i am giving my image uri Target where the image will going to be save
 imageFileOS = getContentResolver().openOutputStream(uriTarget);

                imageFileOS.write(arg0);

                imageFileOS.flush();

                imageFileOS.close();

how can i achive that by making my own directory and saving image there

A: Hi I would liked to share the method to create and Save the Images in Your Custom Directory as follows :
private void createDirectoryAndSaveFile(Bitmap imageToSave, String fileName) {

File direct = new File(Environment.getExternalStorageDirectory() + "/DirName");

if (!direct.exists()) {
    File wallpaperDirectory = new File("/sdcard/DirName/");
    wallpaperDirectory.mkdirs();
}

File file = new File(new File("/sdcard/DirName/"), fileName);
if (file.exists()) {
    file.delete();
}
try {
    FileOutputStream out = new FileOutputStream(file);
    imageToSave.compress(Bitmap.CompressFormat.JPEG, 100, out);
    out.flush();
    out.close();
} catch (Exception e) {
    e.printStackTrace();
}

}
You should supply the Bitmap Object to be saved and the Directory Name in which You want to Save as follows :
createDirectoryAndSaveFile(imageToSave,fileName);

A: I have tried to take a picture and then crop it then stored it on SDCard. Here are codes, maybe you will be inspired:
Take a photo:
        Intent intent = new Intent("android.media.action.IMAGE_CAPTURE");
        intent.putExtra("return-data", false);
        intent.putExtra(MediaStore.EXTRA_OUTPUT,
                Uri.fromFile(AVATAR_FILE_TMP));
        intent.putExtra("outputFormat",
                Bitmap.CompressFormat.JPEG.toString());
        intent.putExtra("noFaceDetection", true);
        startActivityForResult(intent, CODE_TAKE_PHOTO);

Then crop the photo:
if (requestCode == CODE_TAKE_PHOTO) {
    cropImage(Uri.fromFile(AVATAR_FILE_TMP));
}
public void cropImage(Uri uri) {
    Intent intent = new Intent("com.android.camera.action.CROP");
    intent.setDataAndType(uri, "image/*");
    intent.putExtra("crop", "true");
    // aspectX aspectY 是宽高的比例
    intent.putExtra("aspectX", 1);
    intent.putExtra("aspectY", 1);
    // outputX outputY 是裁剪图片宽高
    intent.putExtra("outputX", 400);
    intent.putExtra("outputY", 400);
    intent.putExtra("return-data", true);
    startActivityForResult(intent, CODE_CROP_IMAGE);
}

And at last, store the picture:
            Bundle extras = data.getExtras();
            if (extras != null) {
                Bitmap photo = extras.getParcelable("data");
                // civAvatar.setImageBitmap(photo); // 把图片显示在ImageView控件上
                FileOutputStream fos = null;
                try {
                    // store the picture
                    fos = new FileOutputStream(AVATAR_FILE);
                    photo.compress(Bitmap.CompressFormat.PNG, 100, fos);// (0-100)compress file.
                    AVATAR_FILE_TMP.deleteOnExit();
                } catch (FileNotFoundException e) {
                    // TODO Auto-generated catch block
                    e.printStackTrace();
                } finally {
                    IoUtils.closeSilently(fos);
                    finish();
                }
            }

And if you just store the picture, intent.putExtra(MediaStore.EXTRA_OUTPUT, Uri.fromFile(AVATAR_FILE_TMP)); is OK.

A: The solution involving heavy Bitmaps is (IMHO) irrelevant when your phone or camera is taking JPEGs.
See the solution here for an almost instantaneous solution: https://stackoverflow.com/a/7982964/5426777
new FileOutputStream(myPath).write(byte[] myPictureCallbackBytes)


interval with an input field.
adding music via itunes (tagging etc) but not the continual rescanning.
rescans if it doesn't already do so?
Setting it to 0 doesn't disable the scan in case anyone was wondering.
What's the --noscan parameter supposed to do ?
It certainly doesn't stop the initial scan.
Symptoms on my Mac have been even worse than a rescan just on iTunes startup. In addition to that a rescan seems to take place about once every 5 minutes if I have iTunes running (which is almost always coz other machines in the house want to share the iTunes library).
I have now implemented the above suggestion and set the rescan interval to a large number so hopefully I'll only get this interruption occasionally.
What seems to be needed is something that absolutely guarantees the rescan processing can't interrupt the broadcasting.
>every 5 minutes if I have iTunes running.
>rescan processing can't interrupt the broadcasting.
> >rescan processing can't interrupt the broadcasting.
and I wouldn't recognize it if it hit me on the head?


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By: Caro Woods September 26, 2011 October 3, 2011
Exhibitions, my sketchbook pages, Personal Philosophydiscussion; people talking; moments of change
Jordan, our 'Sound' Man
"It's The Bigger Picture". That was what Angie said when I suggested there was a tangible theme emerging from the Forum 'Transition' session yesterday. The first of what could become an ongoing debate. As Anja and I listened back to the tape today, we came up with many more questions that need some sort of clarification. But its a start. The topic was open and as I had elected Angie to open the discussion with her remarkable story, this is what set the tone. Here are some brief extracts from the recorded event:
Angie: I went to a Catholic Convent which cured me of God. (Angie describes her early life and how her Spirit Guide came to work with her and transformed her life). Transitions can sneak up on you so you've got to be aware of that. Transition is ongoing. I believe (it) is what we are here for, learning and stretching our boundaries. Working with so many students over the years is amazing proof of life after death…things you just can't make up. I am 100% confident that there isn't any death.…..and a lot of the time we are instruments of the spirit world.
Herve: Two biggest taboos – life and death – are connected to birth – sexuality (creativity), and death as in destruction. We are born, we die. I died the day I was born.
Anja: That is the paradox, par excellence! And it can be reversed. We are born when we die.
Herve: (describes a childhood full of Catholic dogma and) using God in the wrong way. I'm fine with religion, as long as it's about love. You can't sit on life and say it doesn't matter or it will smack you back in the face.
Caro: And that's the mystery. Sometimes you do things and you don't know why, which can be illuminating because you know that it comes from something else, beyond you – from another dimension. It's a kind of 'knowing' that it's right – without the slightest hint of righteousness, its just orchestrated by something bigger than me. (When we listened back to the tape, Anja and I had the image of puppets on strings).
Angie: It's like a gigantic spider's web, and where the points join are where people meet…. It's about chances and meeting those milestones.
Caro: So how is this whole thing orchestrated?
Angie: It's just the big 'is'.……..
David: Take a place like Cornwall, the far West, it attracts the people it needs. Like the Newlyn School of Painters, but this is a more spiritual thing. The land has a soul, and everyone who has come here, gifted people like artists, musicians, psychics, healers are drawn to this Magic Land like a magnet.
Dave (Guitar): (Relates his experiences with Spirit)….there was a lot of turquoise and a pinky-purply thing going on….then I began to realise that music and healing were powerful.
Angie: Sound healing is massive, through all sorts of music.
Herve: Music is light and that is energy. Hearing is the only sense that doesn't shut out when you are sleeping…….and talking about time and how we are attached to time. It does not exist.
Angie: You are orchestrated by the human condition of the earth, and time is important, especially when you need to catch a plane!
Leona: My life has been a series of tiny transitions. Gradual, evolving transitions. Steps and stages. Lots of things to learn from.
Caro: Like a layering process.
Leona: Yes, and its about shedding layers, like skins which give you new freedoms.
Angie: My Guide has just interjected. He says one of the things we miss as a transition is, the path to inner peace is self-acceptance. As you evolve and as you get used to yourself, people forget that with negative transitions, no matter how hard it is, if you can come out at the other end and prevent others from going through the same, or help their recovery quicker than you had, you are turning a negative into a positive.
Caro: Just learning to live in our own body is a big enough transition, an acceptance of who we are…… Breaking through cycles of behaviour that have perpetuated through generations, you have to go through huge transition.….. and it's also healthy to be sceptical.
Angie: Yes, but not so left-brained that you can't go anywhere. You were saying, Anja, the logical brain keeps jumping in and sabotaging you, the intuitive, artistic, creative, musical, right brain, we don't listen to so much. With meditation and spiritual development, we can shift the balance which will be more useful. We want to go with our intuition but the logical side keeps hanging on by its nails.
Anja: Transition is about letting go. It's a battle of the forces between the old and the new. You have to hold on to that tension until you are through the transition.
Caro: A bit like a chameleon……rather than being a changeable or inconsistent person, more like changing colours to match your situation….living it as it's happening, being in the moment…..not fighting it.
Angie: People expect you to change your colours. That's submission, not transition. It's about leaving something behind because you have transformed it, like a metamorphosis which transcends the original form.
Dave (Guitar): I feel like it's having all the pieces and not quite knowing where they fit into the 'Bigger Picture' puzzle.
Bus Stop Apparitions


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"Right now, my opponent does not have enough money to get on TV and my guys are saying that's like handing him a $200,000 campaign donation because he's way down in the polls," Hyde-Smith says to an unidentified woman in the video. "He's wanting the TV time."
Hyde-Smith can also be heard on the video criticizing organizers of two separate debates for not checking the Senate calendar before scheduling the events.
One of them was scheduled to take place Oct. 4 at Millsaps College in Jackson. Espy and McDaniel, along with Tobey Bartee of Gautier, confirmed their participation. With the Senate confirmation vote over U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh looming, it became clear that Hyde Smith would not be able to participate, and Espy withdrew, prompting organizers to suspend plans for the debate.
Another debate was planned for Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson. At the time, Hyde-Smith said a debate would be impossible as long as the U.S. Senate remained in session.
"I'm not going to risk missing a vote," she told reporters after a Ridgeland event for the National Association of Home Builders on Sept. 7.
Following the razor-thin Senate confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced a recess until after the Nov. 6 elections so that senators up for reelection could focus on their campaigns.
Since then, however, neither Hyde-Smith nor senior Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker has committed to a debate, despite repeated requests from challengers. Wicker faces state Rep. David Baria, D-Bay St. Louis.
Although the some media characterized the recording of Hyde-Smith declining to debate as secret, Hyde-Smith told Mississippi Today she "knew good and well they were taping me."
"You're just going to have that in campaigns, the disguise and the deceit," Hyde-Smith said Tuesday. "… I suspected it when they walked in the door, but that stuff just doesn't bother me. I don't say anything I don't mean."
Although Hyde-Smith's campaign maintains the bus tour was already scheduled and would not take the place of a debate, campaign spokeswoman Melissa Scallan said: "Obviously, Chris McDaniel is running out of time, running out of money and now he's just trying to garner free publicity, but we are just not going to give him a platform to continue spouting lies about Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith."
Despite a consistent lack of interest from Hyde Smith, calls for a debate aren't likely to subside. On Tuesday, Espy sent Hyde Smith a letter inviting her to debate.
"The time for a debate in this race has come," Espy said in the letter.
The campaign said the bus tour is set to begin Oct. 20 and will run through the Nov. 6 election.
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The measure of US consumer sentiment improved for the 1st time in 5 weeks as political tension in Washington eased after the longest government shutdown in the country's history.
The Consumer Comfort Index rose to 58.2 last week from 57.4, according to a report Thursday.
A measure of ratings about personal finances climbed to a seven-week high, while gauges of the buying climate and national economy also posted gains.
The broad advance shows sentiment brightening after the 5-week government shutdown ended on 25 January. The rebound following the political impasse and financial-market volatility it spurred brings the main gauge back closer to the 17-year high that it reached in September.
The recovery follows a January jobs report showing that the labor market remained surprisingly robust with solid wage gains that could help support consumer spending.
The comfort gauge rose in 3 of 4 regions, with the Midwest index rising to the highest since Y 2000 and the West posting a decline.
Sentiment among Democrats declined to its lowest level since September, while the reading for Republicans dropped and the level for independents increased.
Comfort for those ages 35 to 44 fell for a 3rd week as other age groups showed gains.


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North shore buyers finding value and choice on the northern beaches
Amanda Sheppeard
Family friendly – 161A Seaforth Cres, Seaforth.
There are a handful of homes up for sale in one of Seaforth's most exclusive streets at the moment, and each one offers something very different.
Take this one at 161A Seaforth Cres, which is tucked away from the streetscape, on a private 809sqm block above Perch Tree Bay, that makes the most of the views across Middle Harbour.
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Geoff Smith, of Ray White Lower North Shore, said the property was attracting plenty of attention from buyers on both sides of The Spit Bridge.
In fact, within just a few days of the listing going live on the realestate.com.au site, the property had attracted almost 1000 page visits.
The pool has a view.
One of the decks.
In the daytime.
The northern beaches has become a hot spot for buyers from the all parts of the north shore, given its choice and relative value for money, he said.
The Seaforth house was a good example of the type of property that north shore buyers were looking for.
"The house is absolutely immaculate and you've got that view from every room," he said.
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New sales record for Palm Beach
Mr Smith said the house was ideal for downsizers or families with older children, as it allowed for good separation on both levels.
The home has been renovated to a high standard, creating a modern coastal vibe that works perfectly with the harbourside location.
Lots of space.
One of the bedrooms.
The location.
The light-filled open-plan living and dining area opens to the balcony, which has an uninterrupted view over the water. An electric awning ensures all-weather comfort.
The Caesarstone kitchen has a 90cm Smeg cooker and Miele dishwasher, as well as integrated fridges.
Another balcony on the level below has similar views, and there is a terrace on the lower level off rumpus/games room, that adjoins the pool and garden.
Inside out.
Sweet dreams.
Another bedroom.
The rumpus could also be used for self-contained accommodation – ideal for families with older children.
The bedrooms are equally practical, with plenty of storage, built-in desks, views and airconditioning.
The lawns and gardens are low-maintenance and there is plenty of off-street parking, in addition to the double garage.
The home is within walking distance of Sangrado Park, and close to Seaforth village.
Mr Smith is planning to take the property to auction on April 4, at 5pm. It has a price guide of $3.5 million.
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Today's Films and Programs Tuesday 2 August 2022
TV previews
Movies Tonight on TV: But what the brain tells us, The 6th day, Lockout, The Spy – A Most Wanted Man, Lady Bird, The Bay, Cursed the day I met you. Programs, Fiction and Series Tonight on TV: Love in Fiji, I would like one hour for you, Radio Norba Cornetto Battiti Live, Concert for August 2nd, Lie To Me.
Movie Tonight on TV Of Today Tuesday 2 August 2022. Among those on air early evening today on TV channels unencrypted: But what does the brain tell us, The 6th day, Lockout, The Spy – A Most Wanted Man, Lady Bird, The Bay, Cursed the day I met you, Glacial Attack, The Law of the Lord, Heartbreakers – Family vice, Smokin' Aces, That's Amore – Two unlikely seducers.
All Movies tonight on TV:
But what does the brain tell usthe movie on air tonight on tv at 21.20 on Canale 5: 2019 comedy film by Riccardo Milani, with Paola Cortellesi, Stefano Fresi, Vinicio Marchioni, Lucia Mascino, Claudia Pandolfi, Tomas Arana, Teco Celio, Remo Girone, Ricky Memphis, Emanuele Armani, Giampaolo Morelli, Chiara Luzzi, Alessandro Roia and Carla sir.
Glacial attackthe movie on air tonight on tv at 21.30 on TV8: 2010 action-adventure film by Brian Trenchard-Smith, starring Michael Shanks, Indiana Evans, Alexandra Davies, Saskia Hampele, Robert Mammone, Bruce Davison and Judith Baribeau.
The 6th daythe movie on air tonight on tv at 21.25 on Nove: 2000 sci-fi action thriller film by Roger Spottiswoode starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tony Goldwyn, Robert Duvall, Michael Rapaport, Michael Rooker, Sarah Wynter, Wendy Crewson, Rodney Rowland, Terry Crews, Ken Pogue, Colin Cunningham, Wanda Cannon, Taylor Anne Reid, Jennifer Gareis, Don McManus, Mark Gibbon and Anthony Harrison.
Lockoutsthe movie on air tonight on tv at 21.20 on Rai 4: 2012 action thriller film by James Mather and Stephen St. Leger, starring Guy Pearce, Maggie Grace, Peter Stormare, Vincent Regan, Lennie James, Tim Plester, Anne-Solenne Hatte and Jason Ryan.
The Spy – A Most Wanted Manthe movie on air tonight on tv at 21.10 on Rai Movie: 2014 thriller film by Anton Corbijn, starring Rachel McAdams, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright, Willem Dafoe, Daniel Brühl, Nina Hoss and Martin Wuttke.
The Law of the Lordthe movie on air tonight on tv at 21 on Iris: 1956 western drama film by William Wyler starring Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins, Richard Eyer, Robert Middleton, Phyllis Love, Peter Mark Richman, Theodore Newton, John Smith, Joel Fluellen, Walter Catlett and Richard Hale.
Lady Birdthe movie on air tonight on TV at 21.10 on La5: 2017 comedy-drama film by Greta Gerwig starring Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts, Lucas Hedges, Odeya Rush, Timothée Chalamet, Kathryn Newton, Jake McDorman, Lois Smith and Laura Marano.
The Baythe movie on air tonight on tv at 21.15 on Italia 2: 2012 horror thriller film by Barry Levinson, starring Christopher Denham, Kristen Connolly, Michael Beasley, Lauren Cohn, Jane McNeill, Alisa Harris, Anthony Reynolds, Andy Stahl and Stephen Kunken.
Heartbreakers – It runs in the familythe movie on air tonight on tv at 21.15 on Sky: 2001 comedy film by David Mirkin, starring Sigourney Weaver, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ray Liotta, Jason Lee, Gene Hackman, Nora Dunn and Anne Bancroft.
Cursed the day I met youthe movie on air tonight on tv at 21 on Cine34: 1992 comedy film by Carlo Verdone, with Carlo Verdone, Margherita Buy, Elisabetta Pozzi, Giancarlo Dettori, Alexis Meneloff, Christopher Owen, Anthony Morton, Gillian McCutcheon, Richard Benson, Simon Holmes, Max Cane, Stefania Casini, Dario Casalini, Ermanno De Biagi, Didi Perego, Peggy Phango, Renato Pareti, Count Prince Miller, Valeria Sabel and Gurdial Sira.
Smokin' Acesthe movie on air tonight on tv at 9pm: 2007 action comedy film by Joe Carnahan, with Jeremy Piven, Ben Affleck, Andy Garcia, Ray Liotta, Ryan Reynolds, Common, Joseph Ruskin, Alex Rocco, Jason Bateman, Peter Berg, Martin Henderson, Christopher Michael Holley, Mike Falkow and Wayne Newton.
That's Amore – Two unlikely seducersthe movie on air tonight on tv at 21.10 on TwentySeven: 1995 comedy film by Howard Deutch, starring Walter Matthau, Jack Lemmon, Ann-Margret, Sophia Loren, Burgess Meredith, Daryl Hannah, Kevin Pollak, Katie Sagona, Ann Morgan Guilbert, James Andelin, Marcus Klemp, Max Wright, Cheryl Hawker , Wayne A. Evenson, Allison Levine, John Patrick Martin and Adam Ward.
Programs, Fiction and Series Tonight on TV
Among the main programs Tonight on TV we report:
Love in Fiji (TV movie), aired from 21.20 on Rai 1
I would like you just one hourcomedy show by Enrico Brignano, on air at 21.20 on Rai 2
Red thread (in-depth programme), on air from 21.20 on Rai 3
Special countercurrent (talk show, politics, current affairs), on air from 8.30 pm on Rete 4
Radio Norba Cornetto Battiti Live (music show), aired from 21.20 on Italia 1
On air (talk show, politics, current affairs), on air from 8.35 pm on La7
Concert for August 2nd: Bologna does not forget, on air from 21.15 on Rai 5
Lie To Me (TV series), aired from 21.15 on La7D
Commissioner Ricciardi (fiction tv series), aired from 21.20 on Rai Premium
The Brokenwood Mysteries (TV series), aired from 21.10 on Yellow
Harrow (TV series), aired from 21.10 on Top Crime
Love has no age (docu-reality), on air from 21.20 on Real Time
This strange world with Marco Berryon air from 21.25 on DMAX
Wild Patagonia (Docu-series), aired from 21.15 on Focus.
The compass and the hourglasshistorical disclosure with Alessandro Barbero, on air from 21.10 on Rai Storia.
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#BookReview STREET SOLDIER by Andy McNab (@The_Real_McNab) Action packed, with an engaging protagonist and a hopeful and inspiring message
Street Soldier by Andy McNab
Title: Street Soldier
Author: Andy McNab
ASIN: B019CGXV08
Published: August 11th 2016
Genre: YA, Survival, Action & Adventure
Sean Harker is good at two things: stealing cars and fighting. One earns him money, the other earns him respect from the gang that he calls family.
A police chase through the city streets is just another rite of passage for Sean . . . as is getting nicked. But a brutal event behind bars convinces him to take charge, and turn his life around.
Now he must put his street skills to the ultimate test: as a soldier in the British Army. And the battlefield is London, where innocent people are being targeted by a new and terrifying enemy.
Undercover, under threat – only Sean Harker can save the streets from all-out war.
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Thanks to Net Galley and to Penguin Random House UK Children's for providing with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is the first novel I've read by Andy McNab and I was intrigued by his foray into young adult writing and particularly by the main character. Sean Harker is a young boy (sixteen at the beginning of the novel) who loves cars and speed, whose life has been quite difficult, with no male role figure, a mother who has struggled through difficult and often violent relationships and he find his identity and his sense of self through his belonging to a gang. He ends up in prison and is given the opportunity to join the army and make good. Although at first it sounds to him as if he'd be betraying his friends, when one of those comes to a bad end, he rethinks his priorities. But not everything is plain sailing and old acquaintances and new temptations come his way.
The story is set in the UK (and it uses its location, and particularly London at the end, in a very effective and spectacular way), told in the third person, from the point of view of the young protagonist, Sean, who is street wise but not always good at fully appraising his circumstances or seeing the whole picture. He has his heart in the right place (he feels for his friends, is loyal and wants to protect his mother, and dislikes the racist and sexist comments of some of the other members of his unit) but he can be manipulated and influenced by those more experienced than him. Although the story does not go into psychological depths regarding Sean's personality and thoughts, and it does not dwell in detail on his past, there is enough to make him sympathetic, and his reactions, doubts, mistakes and fears are all too recognisable and real. He is the small guy everybody tries to take advantage of, who doesn't know whom he can trust, but he eventually finds his way.
There is plenty of action, including violence (and traumatic and sad events) and use of swearwords (although this is not extreme considering the genre), and the novel deals with difficult subjects throughout, including: suicide, extreme maiming and death of a teammate by bombing, terrorism, ultra-right politics, gang warfare, domestic violence, imprisonment… The pace is fast, fluid, and there's not let down of tension and intrigue. It is a true page-turner, and although at times it seems about to go on a dangerous direction, it pulls it all together beautifully at the end. The protagonist is put to the test emotionally, physically and psychologically and although his reasons might be good (or so he thinks) he makes many mistakes. Thankfully he is given a second chance and he proves himself worthy of it.
At the end of the book the author identifies himself with the main character and explains that his life circumstances were quite similar to those of Sean Harker and how he was also given a chance and now he spends part of his time going to schools to spread the word. The character and McNab's own story made me think of many young men I'd met in prison (when I worked as a forensic psychiatrist) whose lives and circumstances were not that different to those of the character depicted in this novel. I just hope they all have the chance, the opportunity and the will to make good too.
Street Soldier is a great read for young adults (and adults) who like action, a well-plotted book, full of tension and emotions. It also delivers a positive and wholesome message and I can see it turned into a successful TV series or an action film. I'm sure this won't be the last of Andy McNab's books I'll read.
Realistic Characterization: 3.5/5
Made Me Think: 4.5/5
Recommended: 4.5/5
Overall Rating: 5/5
Paperback: $7.78
Kindle: $ 14.09
Hardback: $ 7.93
Audiobook: $25.06
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Author olganmPosted on August 22, 2016 August 21, 2016 Categories Book Reviews, Children's BooksTags action and adventure, Andy McNab, Army, bombs, prison, terrorism, UK, YA5 Comments on #BookReview STREET SOLDIER by Andy McNab (@The_Real_McNab) Action packed, with an engaging protagonist and a hopeful and inspiring message


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If I go on diet, I'll take less amount, less oil and less salt food, but definately normal meals. No doubt, we have to forgo some foods such as fried food, processed snack food and alcohol. However, to go with strict liquid or apple-only meals for days isn't my option so far.
Some of the food are essential in detox diet to support increase of elimination from the body, for instances, yogurt which contains friendly bacteria (acidophilus) that helps to improve digestion and cleanse colon; lemon helps to flush out toxin in the body and aid disgestion; barley helps to reduce body water retention; and, green bean improves slimming effect. So, I included all these in my detox program.
I did not skip any meal during detoxification. Instead… I took 5 meals a day, with smaller portion in each meal. Food which I took during these 7 days were flavoursome ones. However, the total calorie intake is less than 1200 kcal in a day!
Begins your day with a glass of warm lemon drops water. Or, drink it anytime after lunch. Not too much lemon juice, simply squeeze few drops or steep a slice of lemon in a glass of warm water.
Some simple exercises to keep your body healthy could bean option for you to keep your body detoxified. Easy exercise which you may do it even on your bed before sleep! An exercise helps to flatten tummy.
*Each meal has to be taken only 2/3 of normal portion.
*Fill your stomach with only 70% full each meal.
*Drink a bowl of soup or glass of warm water before dinner, this helps to fill your stomach,and thus, lessen actual food intake.
*Try not to take dinner/ heavy meal after 8pm.
*No chewing gum at all time! It's merely nutritionally empty food with loads of sugar.
*Calories intake reduction to 1200 kcal in a day is suitable for people who has less physical work which required about 1700 kcal in normal days.


My name is Amber Colville and I am the second grade teacher at Pope John Paul II Regional School. This is my fifth year teaching at Pope John Paul II Regional School. Prior to this year I have taught both first and second grade in Pennsylvania and Pre K 3 here at PJPII. I am very excited to be back at PJPII teaching second grade! I am a graduate from Gwynedd Mercy College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education K-6 and a graduate from Lasalle University with a Masters of Science Degree in Special Education as well as a certification in Autism.
I recently moved to NJ with my husband and our three daughters (Madilyn, Kayley and Peyton). I like to spend most of my time with my family! When I have some free time I enjoy reading, baking, looking for new ideas for our classroom, and spending lots of time on pinterest looking for crafty ideas!
I look forward to teaching your child. This year should be a rewarding and enthusiastic one for our child with your help and support. Together we can make the most of your child's second grade experience.


It's your kids first birthday party. We know how excited you are to celebrate it in the best way possible. But, now is not the time to freak or stress-plan. You know that stressing over something is never beneficial and it won't turn out for the good in the end. Since your kid is too young to demand anything extravagant or force you to for a themed birthday party, everything that must be done depends entirely on you. You get to choose how to mark the occasion, so you always remember how you celebrated your kid's first birthday. Having said that, we know there are a lot of emotions attached here, and you would want this occasion to be Pinterest-perfect. There is no harm in opting for the perfection here, because we know that you are too excited to have spent the first year with your kid and want him or her to look back to it with love. But amidst this all, we wouldn't want you to commit the disasters that every parent commit for the first time. There are some certain things you must restrain yourself from doing, so that the big day doesn't turn out to be completely opposite from what you wanted. Here are some of the most unwanted first birthday party disasters you must avoid.
Though you would want to have a huge birthday bash, we would recommend keeping it simple and small for the first time. If you have a small space, sensitive baby or a tight budget, why don't you consider doing a family-only celebration? Your baby is too small, he or she does not have friends, so the party is going to be all about you, your family or friends. Therefore, it is better to invite your immediate family. If you want, you can invite the friends with babies too and your mom's group, but that would require a lot of planning. You can buy Unique baby gifts Australia as a token for the attendees. Similarly, plan the party around your baby's nap time, because it will be the most convenient for you to socialise with everyone then. You cannot plan around every infant or toddler's nap time, but you can generally plan around your own. Make sure that the party is only an hour or two long, any more than that, and your baby will get cranky.
We can't emphasise this enough, especially when you both are working parents. You might want to give yourself some time off, thinking space and a relaxed mode before you plunge deep into the party planner phase. Most of the moms rejoin their offices around the kid's first birthday. If that's the case, you must really relax and adjust to the routine before you even decide to plan a birthday on your own. You might think you can do, but we tell you from experience that in the end you can turn the occasion into a disaster. To avoid it, adjust to your routine and relax before you think about throwing a birthday bash. You have to enjoy your kid's birthday, so please don't waste it in haphazard.
If you have invited a lot of little ones to the party, you have to give them some sort of entertainment as well. Set out some baby-friendly food and kids' favourites so they have something to look up throughout the party. Arrange some fun activities and games, and we bet kids will go crazy with fun and enjoyment. Get a makeshift diaper-situation, so mommies can easily change the diapers and clean up afterwards. Consider the safety of the kids too and do not involve any thing or activity that can harm them. Most of the poorly organised parties end up with some sort of disaster where the kids get hurt, so we wouldn't want you to do the same as well.
It's your kid's first birthday, hence a very special day for you. Remember to take pictures ahead of time, before the guests arrive and the decorations have been set up properly. Set up realistic expectations of how you want the party to turn out to be, and do not make social media inspirations an obsession for you. If you follow these, we won't see how your party can ever turn into a disaster.


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Le carrozze Eurofima sono veicoli ferroviari per trasporto di passeggeri finanziate dall'Eurofima, per gli operatori ferroviari nazionali italiano (FS), tedesco (DB), francese (SNCF), belga (SNCB), austriaco (ÖBB) e svizzero (FFS).

Generalità
Su una produzione totale di 510 veicoli commissionati nel 1973, l'Italia ne ha acquisiti 103, suddivisi in tre prototipi fuori serie, 30 prima classe e 70 seconda classe.

Le 500 unità di serie furono acquisite dalle DB, FS, ÖBB, SNCF con 100 carrozze ciascuna, dalle FFS con 20 carrozze tutte di 1ª classe, e dalle SNCB con 80 carrozze.

Le Eurofima sono carrozze specifiche per il traffico a lunga percorrenza, che nelle intenzioni dei costruttori dovevano andare a sostituire le UIC-X più vecchie nei treni internazionali più prestigiosi.

Ogni veicolo può trasportare 54 passeggeri in prima classe in 9 scompartimenti oppure 66 della seconda classe in 11 scompartimenti più 18 su strapuntini.

Nella costruzione di questi veicoli è stato utilizzato per la prima volta il concetto di cassa in profilati d'acciaio e lamiera, con finiture in vetroresina: questo concetto altamente innovativo è stato poi perfezionato sui veicoli Z1.

Un'altra innovazione introdotta su questi mezzi è rappresentata dalle porte a tenuta ermetica, con chiusura a filo del bordo esterno della cassa, che avevano il vantaggio di rendere il veicolo molto più silenzioso e aerodinamico, e di proteggere i passeggeri dalle onde di pressione generate dall'ingresso nelle gallerie o dall'incrocio con altri treni.

Premesse
La realizzazione di questa famiglia di carrozze deriva dalla necessità di elevare il livello di standard nella composizione dei treni a lunga percorrenza in servizio internazionale. Ad eccezione dei TEE, treni di rango e di sola prima classe, la maggior parte dei convogli a materiale ordinario era all'epoca composta da vetture di vecchia concezione, carenti dal punto di vista del comfort. Sulla base di due carrozze prodotte dalla LHB nel 1972, il consorzio Eurofima definì una serie di criteri per la realizzazione di una nuova famiglia di vetture di elevata qualità, sia in prima che in seconda classe, verso la quale andava il 70% delle preferenze della clientela. Furono realizzate liberamente dalle singole aziende costruttrici 10 vetture prototipo, le quali, insieme alle 2 già citate, furono intensamente testate, sia in test specifici per la valutazione delle qualità dinamiche, sia in composizione a treni ordinari, per valutare il livello di gradimento da parte del pubblico, al fine di scegliere le soluzioni migliori da conglobare nelle vetture di serie. Pur lasciando la massima libertà nelle scelte tecniche (carrelli in particolare), le vetture dovevano presentare un elevato livello di comfort, sia in prima classe (paragonabile alle vetture TEE), sia in seconda, dove per la prima volta si prevedeva l'adozione generalizzata dell'impianto di climatizzazione. La velocità massima doveva inoltre essere nell'ordine dei 200 km/h, sebbene, almeno presso le FS, fossero autorizzate inizialmente ai soli 160 km/h.

Costruzione
La costruzione delle carrozze è stata ripartita tra sei aziende: Linke-Hoffmann-Busch (100 di 1ª classe), Alsthom (100 di 1ª classe), FIAT Ferroviaria Savigliano (80 di 2ª classe), La Brugeoise et Nivelles (40 di 1ª classe e 60 di 2ª classe), Jenbacher Werke (55 di 1ª classe), Simmering-Graz-Pauker (65 di 2ª classe).

Parte meccanica

Cassa
Per le carrozze fu scelta la colorazione arancione con strisce grigio chiaro, adottata con qualche eccezione perché le ferrovie tedesche verniciarono parte delle carrozze loro assegnate con la livrea TEE rosso-crema, mentre le ferrovie francesi optarono per la livrea Corail.

Carrelli
Sono dotate di climatizzatore di serie e su tutti i veicoli di serie sono stati dotati di carrelli di produzione Fiat Ferroviaria modello Fiat Y 270, mentre il primo prototipo italiano montava carrelli Breda e gli altri due prototipi carrelli Fiat da .

Entrata in esercizio
Autorizzazione all'esercizio dopo le prove di tipo della prima Z1 consegnata, ordinazione 27 dicembre 1985: treno di prova sulla DD Roma-Firenze, vmax=, treno di E.447, Z, carrozza oscillografica.

Note

Bibliografia
Notizie flash, in I Treni Oggi, 7 (1986), n. 58, p. 6. [Fine dei tre prototipi].
Nuove carrozze per 200 all'ora, in I Treni Oggi, 8 (1987), n. 72, pp. 25-27.
Pagina dei lettori. Destino di prototipi, in I Treni, 25 (2004), n. 256, p. 11.
Riccardo Carugati, Vittorio Cervigni, Nuove carrozze Z a salone, in I Treni Oggi, 11 (1990), n. 104, pp. 15–21.
Vittorio Cervigni, Zeta di tutti i colori, in I Treni, 18 (1997), n. 179, pp. 26-29.
Fabio Cherubini, Carrozze FS 1983, Torino, Elledi, 1983, ISBN 88-7649-011-6, pp. 16–17, 98, 102, 170.
Giuseppe Romolo Corazza, 500 carrozze "standard" per sei reti dell'Europa, in Ingegneria Ferroviaria, 29 (1974), n. 4, pp. 54–59.
Giuseppe Romolo Corazza, L'Eurofima, in Ingegneria Ferroviaria, 29 (1974), n. 4, p. 60.
Marcello Ghelardini, Presentiamo le carrozze «Eurofima», in La tecnica professionale, edizione Materiale e Trazione, 62 (1977), n. 8, pp. 145-150.
Alessandro Mandelli, Le carrozze europee unificate. Seconda parte, in La tecnica professionale, n.s. 21 (2014), n. 12, pp. 44-56.
Alessandro Mandelli, Le carrozze europee unificate. Terza parte, in La tecnica professionale, n.s. 22 (2015), n. 1, pp. 24-41.
Michele Mingari, Dieci anni di carrozze e carri, in I Treni Oggi, 11 (1990), n. 100, pp. 32-43.
Michele Mingari, Le carrozze degli anni '70, in Tutto treno, 14 (2002), n. 149, pp. 26-32.
Luigi Morisi, I servizi ausiliari e la loro alimentazione nelle carrozze "Eurofima", in Ingegneria Ferroviaria, 33 (1978), n. 2, pp. 201-207.
Angelo Nascimbene, Carrozze FS 1998, in Tutto treno, 14 (1999), n. 120, pp. 12-15.

Evaristo Principe, Nozioni sui veicoli FS per viaggiatori, Vicenza, Editrice Veneta, 2002, ISBN 88-8449-173-8, pp. 11–12, 285-287.
Oreste Santanera, I treni FIAT. Ottant'anni di contributo Fiat alla tecnica ferroviaria, Milano, Automobilia, 1997, ISBN 88-7960-045-1, pp. 138 carrelli.
Gian Guido Turchi, 100 carrozze europee per le FS, in Italmodel Ferrovie, 27 (1977), n. 207, pp. 482–485.
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Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Carrozze ferroviarie


Today was an interesting day to say the least. First, I was a little late getting up so I came in at 8am (5 minutes late). While going through the hall, Craig stops me. "The sub will just sit in the room. You can handle the teaching and discipline." Huh? What sub? "Oh," he continues, "didn't Maureen call you?" Nope. Turns out that Maureen is feeling on the Not-Too-Swell side and isn't coming in. She calls the office and I talk to her there.
So I go up to the room. Whoops! I forgot that I gave my wife the keys for today. The key to Maureen's room is on that keyring. Back I go to the office to get a spare set.
I was fortunate in one respect: most of the classes were taking chapter tests today so I didn't have to worry about teaching them. I don't know what I would have done if I was supposed to teach Geometry.
Still, I was teaching Algebra I for the first time and I had wanted to break in gradually. That is, I was planning on teaching only 4th hour and waiting until next week to tackle 5th hour. That wasn't to be. I was prepared for the lesson, though, so it wasn't too bad.
Second hour went by fine. I gave out the test and most everybody spent the entire hour working on it. A few didn't finish at all. Third hour was fine, also. I handed out their chapter test and they all worked for the entire hour on it. So far so good.
I look up just before 4th hour and see Gerald Parker. "Great!" I think to myself, "Not only am I going to make a fool of myself before the class due to my flustered state, but I'm going to be doing it with my supervisor watching"
I was lucky again. 4th hour is a very good class and the material I was covering was very straightforward. Plus, my lesson plan looked good. Hey, it was my first day teaching this class. My lesson plan had to be very detailed. Now my other lesson plans... well, let's just say that I'm very glad he didn't ask to see previous ones!
I discovered during 4th hour, though, that my lesson plan was much too short. The kids finished up with about 15 minutes to spare. This didn't matter much for this class (as I said, they are good kids), but there was NO WAY it would work for 5th hour.
I go to lunch. Since Parker needed to talk to me about my performance (prety good, by the way), I was late starting to eat. So the bell that ends lunch period rang while I was only midway through my meal. I stuff some more food into my mouth, go to the bathroom, and get up to my class- room only to find another teacher opening it. The bell rings as I go through the door. Not good.
5th hour is roughly like I expect it. They are noisier then with Maureen in the room, but not so much that I can't handle them. I finish the original lesson plan too early, though. If I just had them do the same assignment as 4th hour, they would be rioting by the end of the hour. So I wing it and start lecturing on the next section. Plus, I assign quite a bit more homework. With the extra load, I make it to the end of the period with no major hassles.
6th hour is my recuperating time. My adreniline is still pumping from the previous hour so I take this time to relax. 7th hour is a direct replay of 3rd. I go home, relieve that I survived and I didn't strangle anybody in 5th hour.


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The Ultimate Walking Guide to Nassau, The Bahamas
Colorful and charming Nassau, The Bahamas.
Welcome to Nassau, the colorful, bustling capital city of The Bahamas. With a population of nearly 300,000, it is by far the largest city in the nation of remote islands and cays. The city, situated on the island of New Providence, serves as the primary seat of government and commerce and is home to just over 70 percent of the country's population. The Bahamas' major international airport is located on the island, as is the primary cruise ship port, meaning that most visitors will pass through Nassau at some point or another. In addition to transiting through Nassau, many tourists flock to the famous Atlantis Bahamas resort on Paradise Island - a behemoth, sprawling complex complete with marina, aquarium, casino, snorkeling pools, shopping centers, and multiple restaurants.
If you do visit, make an effort to get off the beaten track and get to know the real Nassau. Sure, you'll find glitz and shopping galore at Atlantis or downtown near the cruise ship docks but you won't find the soul of Nassau. For that, journey beyond the hordes of tourists and trinket shops to find the art, history, and culinary delights that make the city shine.
When To Visit:
Hurricanes blow through the Bahamas each year, so it's wise to travel outside hurricane season. Winter and spring, from December through May, are great times to visit the islands. Just be aware that things can be busy in December around the holidays, and again in March during spring break.
If you fly into The Bahamas, chances are your route will take you through Nassau even if you plan to continue on to other, smaller out islands. Alternatively, visitors can arrive via boat, whether on a commercial cruise ship or a private vessel. However you plan to arrive, spend a night or two in Nassau to ensure you have time to fully immerse yourself.
Where To Stay:
As always, Airbnb can be a wonderful option when visiting a new place. However, like many places, The Bahamas struggles with absentee owners purchasing properties as investments. Whenever possible, look for Airbnbs where the owner lives on-site, or nearby, to avoid supporting foreign landlords and local displacement.
The Ultimate Walking Guide to Nassau
Start your day with brunch at Syrah Cellar Cafe. Ask for a table on the patio beneath the leafy branches of the majestic old tree. With music playing and twinkle lights overhead, you'd never know you're just feet away from a busy main street. For something light, fuel up on mix and match mezze, or opt for the hogfish fish and chips for something heartier.
After you've finished brunch, head to the Harbour Bay Shopping Plaza where you'll find Bahama Hand Prints, a six decades-old screen printing shop responsible for captivating patterns inspired by the islands. Founded in 1966 by two women, Helen Astarita and Berta Sand, the shop's approach to printing fabrics hasn't changed much. Nextdoor to the retail space, you can watch the screenprinting process, while upstairs, tailors sew the fabric into designs. Ask for a tour of the shop for a more in-depth look at their art.
In the retail space, you'll find flowy coverups, lightweight button-downs, aprons, totes, napkins, and more, all printed with the cheerful outlines of sea turtles, pineapples, boats, sea grape leaves, starfish, and palm fronds. The space is tasteful and joyful, with splashes of color everywhere you turn. Select a treasure or two to bring home before you continue on your way.
The brilliant patterns at Bahama Hand Prints.
Meander through lovely neighborhoods before you arrive at The Retreat Garden National Park, an oasis in the bustling city. This 11-acre national park was once a privately-owned estate. Arthur and Margaret Langlois purchased the property in 1925, later discovering 11 unique species of palms on the property. This discovery ignited their passion for palms and led them to develop one of the largest private collections of palm species in the world.
Today, the property is a national park managed by the Bahamas National Trust. A $10 entrance fee grants you access to the park and supports its management. Plan to spend at least two hours exploring the grounds; you'll find dozens of palm species, unusual sinkholes, rich birdlife, dainty orchids and air plants, and more as you wander beneath the dense green canopy of tropical plants.
The Retreat Garden National Park in Nassau.
Continue your journey around the city as you make your way to the Queen's Staircase. This epic set of stairs, also known as "The 66 Steps," was carved out of solid limestone by slaves in the late 1700s. The steps provide direct access from Nassau to Fort Fincastle and were later named in honor of Queen Elizabeth.
Today, you can follow the steps as they descend into a cavernous rock promenade, draped with greenery and palms. A man-made waterfall tinkles in the background. Enter from the bottom or the top, or both. Before you go, pause a moment to recognize the suffering of those who were forced to hew so many tons of rock by hand.
At the top of the stairs, take a loop around Fort Fincastle, a limestone fort shaped like a paddle-wheel steamer ship. Built in 1793 by Lord Dunmore, the fort was intended to defend Nassau from pirates. Today, you can check out some of the seven large cannons that were installed in the fort for protection and take in expansive views of the city.
View of Atlantis Bahamas from Fort Fincastle.
Leave the fort behind as you make your way towards downtown Nassau. Head for the Nassau Public Library and Parliament Square. You'll know you've made it when you spot palm-lined paths and cheerful pink buildings with dark green shutters. The public library was originally constructed as a jail in 1797 and converted to a library in 1879. Make a lap around the grounds before heading next door to Café Matisse.
The lobby at Café Matisse.
After a long day of walking, it's time for drinks and dinner. You'll find Café Matisse's bright blue awning tucked up against a sunny yellow facade. Step across the threshold and you'll be instantly transported. The decor is a chic mix of mid-century modern and coastal, while the ambiance resembles that of the most charming of European cafes. If the weather is good, request a table on the back patio where greenery canopies the tables while twinkle lights, lanterns, and candelabras illuminate the space.
As you sit, you'll receive a platter of assorted bread, as well as some fresh bruschetta. Ask for a glass of crisp and fruity white sangria. Order the terrina al parmigiano or the barbabietole e agrumi to start. For your main dish, it's impossible to make the wrong choice - each dish is an exquisite composition of flavors. Try the spaghetti alle vongole if you're in the mood for seafood or the margherita pizza for a delightful vegetarian main. Take your time with your meal, savoring the flavors and the serenity of the café.
The delectable barbabietole e agrumi at Café Matisse.
After dinner, head back to your accommodations for the evening. If you're in need of a cab, you can usually find one down by the cruise ship docks.
Responsible Travel in Nassau, The Bahamas
As mentioned above, Airbnb can be a great option when visiting a new destination, particularly if all hotels are foreign-owned. However, like many places, The Bahamas struggles with absentee owners purchasing properties as investments. Look for Airbnbs where the owner lives on-site or nearby to ensure your dollars are supporting local families.
Local History & Culture:
An important component of responsible travel is investigating and understanding the complex histories of the places we visit. The Bahamas' history is long, rich, and complicated, with indigenous tribes, European invaders, pirates, slaves, and others each playing a role in the evolution of the island nation.
Before you visit The Bahamas, spend some time reading about the country's past. It is estimated that Arawak people from what is now Cuba arrived in The Bahamas around 300 to 400 AD. Their descendents, the Lucayan people, flourished from 900 AD until 1492 when Colombus arrived; disease, enslavement, and mistreatment completely decimated the population of more than 40,000 people in just 25 years. Throughout the 1600s and 1700s, "wrecking" and piracy flourished.
By the late 1700s, the English had clamped down on piracy and American colonists loyal to the British crown arrived in the islands, bringing their slaves with them. In the 1800s, The Bahamas became embroiled conflict over the slave trade; Britain abolished the slave trade in 1807 and many free blacks settled in the islands while the United States continued to trade in human life. The conflict continued until emancipation in the United States. It wasn't until July 10, 1973 that The Bahamas became a fully self-governing member of the Commonwealth.
Environmental Consciousness:
The Bahamas is home to many delicate and endangered ecosystems, including coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, coastal forests, and more. As a visitor, it is important to do your part not to harm these natural treasures. In Nassau, practice smart water conservation, dispose of your litter properly, and avoid using single-use plastics. When shopping for souvenirs, avoid buying any animals products, including shells.
In the remote islands, practice Leave No Trace to ensure your presence does not harm the environment. If you plan to fish, be sure you obtain the appropriate licenses and read up on size, species, and seasonal limits. If you travel with your dog, be prepared to pack out all waste and avoid the cays that are home to unique species, like the Bahamian rock iguana or the hutia. If you're boating, use provided mooring balls whenever possible or anchor on sand to avoid damaging the fragile seagrass or coral. By traveling responsibly, we can all do our part to ensure that The Bahamas flourish for many decades to come.
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Zune Thoughts: Nanosys Screen Technology: A Quantum Leap Forward in Colour Accuracy?
Nanosys Screen Technology: A Quantum Leap Forward in Colour Accuracy?
"When Nanosys CEO Jason Hartlove pulled two iPads out of his bag and turned them on one looked like when I first saw my first Kodachrome slide while the other looked muddy and crappy in comparison (I pulled out my own iPad and saw my screen looked muddy and crappy in comparison too). The new one was clear, beautiful, stunning, with richer colors than I had ever seen on a screen before."
I highly value great display technology and based on what I'm reading about Nanosys, this could be a major leap forward. The challenge here is that since none of us are going to watch this video on a Nanosys display, we can't actually tell how much better it is. While I don't think "our lives will change forever" as the hyperbolic Robert Scoble puts it, it looks like Nanosys is positioned to make a big splash in the display industry. The Nanosys system allows for just over 60% of the colour gamut that the human eye can see. In comparison, a typical tablet is 20%, a typical HDTV is about 35%, and the NTSC broadcast standard is about 50%.
A lot of technology like this goes nowhere, but the Nanosys CEO says their technology will be in a tablet by the end of the year, and in TVs in 2012. Since this is a film, it should technically work in essentially anything with an LCD screen: phones, tablets, laptops, TVs, etc. I'm looking forward to this, especially since the CEO says their product is essentially cost-neutral so industry pick-up should be swift.