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Experts discuss Mediating the Impossible at Regent's hosted Peace Summit
The Third International Peace Summit, hosted in partnership with the Tutu Foundation, was a resounding success with expert mediators and activists relaying their experiences of bringing justice and mediating international and domestic conflicts.
The International Peace Summit arose, as Regent's University London's Chair of the Board of Trustees – Dr Diana Walford CBE – said in her welcome speech to delegates, from "a very fruitful relationship between the Tutu Foundation and Regent's University London."
FW de Klerk speaking at the third International Peace Summit, hosted in partnership with the Tutu Foundation
Speakers included activist and co-founder of SCM Direct, Gina Miller, who spoke candidly about her experiences of successfully challenging the UK Government over its authority to implement Brexit and healing the wounds of division in British society. She said: "I have chosen battles that do appear impossible and others have often told me I would be winning against the odds if I ever did."
She continued: "At the time of my court case against the UK Government, my legal team and I were told it would be impossible to take on such a huge constitutional case in a post 2016 referendum environment…We would never have enough time or garner enough support and we would not simply not succeed.
And I listened to that little voice in my head that said, you just have to get on and do it, because it will become impossible if you don't try. And the rest is history."
Miller concluded her inspiring talk with: "We have to masters of our destiny and confront those impossibilities, otherwise we do not deserve the world we want to live in."
Brexit campaigner Gina Miller
Other topics of discussion on the day included the 'Oslo Agreement – 25 Years on' with a panel of speakers such as human rights activist Maysa Barasi, and Regent's University London's, Professor Yossi Mekelberg. Reflecting on the legacy of the Oslo agreement, Professor Yossi said: "Later this year, will mark the anniversary of the Oslo Agreement. Sadly it will only be marked and not celebrated.
The Agreement failed to achieve the ultimate goal for reaching everlasting peace and justice and resolving the issues that divide the Israelis and the Palestinians."
He continued: "However, Oslo is a process and an idea that left a legacy. It left a legacy of engagements, mutual recognition about the conflict.
A second observation came from Oslo regarding mediating conflict is that there is an element of luck when creating peace. And when these opportunities present themselves, leaders should take it as such opportunities disappear quickly."
Former South African President and Nobel Prize winner FW de Klerk
Regent's University London was also honoured to have Former State President and Nobel Prize Winner, FW de Klerk talk. Introduced by Regent's University London's Chancellor, Lord Michael Hastings, Lord Hastings said: "President de Klerk managed to bring about one of biggest shifts in geopolitical activity on the continent of Africa and has become himself a figure of peace making and reconciliation through mediation and common sense politics."
On his reflections on his term in office and the current state of South Africa, FW de Klerk said: "Our experience of the peaceful resolution of South Africa's racial division 24 years ago seemed to show that even the most intractable problems and disputes could be resolved peacefully by compromise and negotiation. Our experience gave new hope to the world that it might possible to mediate the impossible that other long standing disputes might be resolved by peaceful negotiations.
"Our approach was based on the following realities - whether we liked it or not, there could be no long-term solution that did not involve all the major parties of our county. Our problems could only be solved by negotiation. Any attempt by any party to continue to impose its will on its opponent by force or elsewise would simply leave to the destruction of the county and the economy."
He concluded: "Our new constitution was not an end in itself but a framework where we must continue our research for a much fairer and equal society. We hope that our experience will continue to be an inspiration to others and continue to help other peace makers… to mediate the impossible. Nothing in the end is impossible."
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So I purchased the bag in the colour sandcastle with a hint of apprehensiveness towards the green coloured portion of the bag. Well behold, I didn't like it. I really liked the other parts of the bag, the colour of the front, the big shiny log and its comfort around my shoulders, however before I purchased, I did not take in to account how loud this bag would actually be straight down to its golden rims of a strap. After a few uses, I sold it as I couldn't see my self using it for more than a few times of trying to get its worth out. On that note, I think the bag is beautiful and functional just maybe not my cup of tea or colour palette which is entirely my fault for buying a bag that I wasn't sure about.


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Dora Greenwell McChesney's Civil War
I have not just one book but two to tell you about today. Dora Greenwell McChesney is an author from the late 19th/early 20th century whose work I discovered a few months ago when I read her Richard III novel from 1913, The Confession of Richard Plantagenet. I love reading about Richard III, but I also enjoy reading about the English Civil War, so when I spotted reissues of two of her Civil War novels on NetGalley recently I was curious to see what they were like.
Rupert, by the Grace of God, originally published in 1899, was the first one I read. I was attracted to this book by the title; it refers, of course, to Prince Rupert of the Rhine, nephew of Charles I and commander of the Royalist cavalry. When I read a biography of Rupert earlier in the year, I said that I was interested in reading more about him (and was given a few suggestions in the comments, which I will get around to reading eventually – I promise!) so that was definitely part of the appeal of this particular novel for me.
The story is narrated by Will Fortescue, a young man who has defied his father to join the Royalist army. Taking refuge in a church to hide from enemy soldiers one day, Will finds an unusual golden coin on the floor and picks it up, unaware that in doing so he is changing the whole course of his life. The coin is recognised by Cosmas, an elderly man whom some say is a wizard, and Will finds himself drawn into a secret plot to put Rupert on the throne in place of Charles. Rupert himself, however, is loyal to his king and wants no part in such a treacherous scheme!
There were parts of this novel that I enjoyed, but it wasn't really what I'd been expecting. Being part historical adventure novel and part gothic melodrama, it was entertaining at times, but I have to admit, I can see why it was allowed to go out of print for so long. I was interested in Will Fortescue's personal story and in his involvement in the battles and key moments of the Civil War, but there was too much focus on secret conspiracies and black magic rituals for my taste and after a few chapters I felt my attention starting to wander.
The second McChesney novel I read was Cornet Strong of Ireton's Horse, published several years later in 1903. This is a different sort of story, concentrating on the relationship between two soldiers within the Parliamentarian army: Nathan Standish, a young captain, and Reuben Strong, who is promoted to the rank of cornet after capturing Prince Rupert's banner. Throughout the novel, Strong and Standish cross paths on several occasions with a young Irish Cavalier, Roy O'Neil, and his sister, Eileen.
Strong is a dedicated, inflexible person who believes very strongly in carrying out God's work. When another character tells him "we are all somewhat more than mere engines of soldiership," Strong answers "I am no more! I am a sword, a sword tempered to this work and to no other use." Standish is a more likeable character and plays such a prominent part in the story, I wondered, at least for a while, why the author had chosen to put Strong's name in the title.
Of these two books, I preferred Cornet Strong. Although it was still quite reliant on coincidences, chance encounters and last-minute escapes, it felt like a more 'serious' historical novel, telling a more straightforward story. Instead of the magic and mystery of Rupert, by the Grace of God, this one deals with battles, military campaigns and army life. Again, though, I never really felt fully absorbed – not until near the end, when something was revealed which made me think differently about everything I'd read up to that point.
Dora Greenwell McChesney's writing style won't appeal to everyone – the language used in her dialogue is archaic and her prose in general feels old-fashioned, even for books published in 1899 and 1903. These two novels haven't won a place on my list of favourite Civil War books, but they were interesting in parts and were fairly quick reads, particularly the shorter Cornet Strong, so I did find them worth reading.
Posted in: Historical Fiction, Reviews | Tagged: 17th century, Dora Greenwell McChesney, English Civil War, Prince Rupert
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Judy Krueger says:
I love how you note the levels of writing skill and other items in your reviews. It shows you as a true expert on historical fiction.
Thanks, Judy. I wouldn't say I was an expert, but I do read a lot of it. 🙂
Pam Thomas says:
My adolescent love affair with Prince Rupert was inspired by 'The Stranger Prince', by Margaret Irwin – which itself is now about seventy years old, I think. For books focusing on his later life, I enjoyed two by Elizabeth D'Oyley (again, published many years ago) called 'The English March' and 'Prince Rupert's Daughter'. And for a more modern, and jaundiced, view, he appears in Lindsey Davis's 'Rebels and Traitors'.
I think you've mentioned The Stranger Prince before – I'm definitely planning to read that one at some point. Elizabeth D'Oyley's books all seem to be out of print, but I'll look out for second hand copies.
Charlie (The Worm Hole) says:
I'm intrigued as I like the idea of reading older books and seeing what people then made of older historic events, but given what you've said I think it'd be one to dip into, definitely have a good think about first.
The old-fashioned writing and dialogue won't be to everyone's taste, but if you're interested in reading older historical fiction then it could be worth giving one of these books a try.
Susan @ Reading World says:
I have Rupert by the Grace of God on my ipad. I'm curious to read it since it's such an old novel. Thanks for the review, reminding me it's on my to-read list!
I'm glad I could remind you of it! I would be interested to know what you think of the book as I haven't been able to find many other reviews or opinions online.

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Q: Is DispatchQueue.global(qos: qos.qosClass).async allot slower in Swift3? I am toying around with Swift 3, and dispatch_async was changed.
Previously I used :
dispatch_async(dispatch_get_global_queue(DISPATCH_QUEUE_PRIORITY_DEFAULT, 0)) {
    // Do stuff
        dispatch_async(dispatch_get_main_queue()) {
         // Do stuff
    }
}

And in Swift 3 I use:
let qos = DispatchQoS.init(qosClass: .userInteractive, relativePriority: 0)
DispatchQueue.global(qos: qos.qosClass).async {
    // Do stuff
    DispatchQueue.main.async {
        // Do stuff
    }
}

I have the feeling it is allot slower than how it worked in Swift 2.
Some tasks take up to 7 seconds, previously it took only 1.
For example counting all the photos of the users device
In the docs, qosClass .userInteractive is the fasted way to excecute a task.
(table 4.1 on https://developer.apple.com/library/content/documentation/Performance/Conceptual/EnergyGuide-iOS/PrioritizeWorkWithQoS.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40015243-CH39-SW9)
Am I doing something wrong? Or is it just... slower?
TLDR;
Swift 3 async task slower?

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In October 2018, Goodyear ICM (Innovation Center Manufacturing), also known as Goodyear Racing, received the AME Excellence Award for enterprise excellence, an incredible achievement for any organization. This is great news…but let's take a step back in time to 2013 when Goodyear Racing division had the worst safety record in all of Goodyear and was labeled as having the worst union relationship among Goodyear plants. Salaried associates considered it one of the worst places to work. No one wanted to be transferred there. Production associates had given up hope. Trust was non-existent on all fronts.
You guessed it – there's a great transformational story to share here!
In my recent article, "Culture or tools, which comes first in a lean implementation," I shared how the packaging division of Barry-Wehmiller took steps to reduce fear in the organization and also about the pervasive sense of joy that I observed at Cambridge Engineering.
Goodyear shows us another culture that sets a foundation for deep and sustainable success. Goodyear Racing is the remaining manufacturing unit at the Akron, Ohio headquarters of Goodyear and is the exclusive supplier to both NASCAR and NHRA. When you're the only supplier of tires for two prestigious racing circuits, the pressure is on to produce a quality tire to the highest level—week in and week out. Every racing crew that runs the track each week is depending on it.
The team leading the Racing division began the transformational journey in late 2013 by asking themselves questions like: Why can't we be the plant where people want to work? Why can't we be the choice for tours right next to corporate headquarters? Why can't we be the plant that demonstrates lean practices and sends out disciples? Why can't we brand the Goodyear name? Why can't we be a united team with our union associates? And at the executive management level, leadership was challenged to create something that was not only transformational, but that was enduring and would carry on through the greater test of leadership changes.
There was one statement that rang true throughout all of this – the associates at the Racing division were incredibly proud of their work. In the spirit of doing something different, the leadership team partnered with the Goodyear Marketing team to produce a 30 second TV commercial that linked the Racing division's craftsmanship with Goodyear's "Battle Tested" NASCAR branding. Associates were the feature of this TV spot, which aired on prime-time TV, and was also shown in Goodyear Service Centers across America. The commercial became the defining moment as the Racing division's pride was on display via national television and the journey towards operational excellence through an engaged workforce had begun.
The leadership team realized that it was vital to show employees that they were valued and respected. When asked how you show respect for people, the response was, "Listen more, talk less, raise the standard on how we treat each other, act on associate input and ideas, include associates in the business and make respect the cornerstone of the culture." They committed to focusing on establishing a winning culture first and then implementing lean tools as they earned the cultural right.
I asked about this concept of earning the cultural right to implement lean tools. While the concept was never defined by a metric, it was understood as the pace at which they could successfully implement new systems or processes while sustaining the gains of previously introduced lean tools. They verified with the employees through this culture of respect that they understood and embraced each new lean tool before it was implemented. This forward thinking concept allowed the employees to pull in new systems and processes based on their readiness to sustain the last set of improvements.
As far as the culture, the starting point was to align around safety first. What better way to show respect and to develop trust than to show you truly care by insuring that employees go home the same way they arrived to work each day? They developed the Home Safe program, in which every associate was empowered and given the responsibility to stop any process and remain safe. The message to all employees was safety before production. As part of the Target Zero process, associates documented safety hazards or near misses. They filled out cards that were displayed on boards for full transparency until the fix was implemented.
They also implemented a series of safety classes – Safety 101 and Safety 201, encouraging a safety-first mindset. When a safety incident occurs, leadership launches an investigation into the injury, even for smaller ones. After the investigation is complete, a safety stand down is held and all the team members (hourly and salary) are invited to a meeting at the area or equipment where the injury occurred. A packet of information is provided describing the details of the injury and/or showing photos of the equipment. Associates are then invited to ask questions and offer suggestions to prevent a similar injury in the future.
The safety-first mindset was married to a quality-first mindset, and correspondingly, every associate was empowered to stop the process to ensure the production of a quality product. And like the safety side, quality stand downs are also held around areas where there was excess waste or if a defect was found in a product.
The concurrent challenge to the leadership team was to become partners with the union, in this case, the United Steel Workers (USW) union, where there was a 97-year history. While trust was slow at first, the USW is clearly an integral contributor and partner to the success at the Racing division. In late 2017, the Racing division welcomed a team from the United Steelworkers Headquarters office and joined together to create a video featuring the associates and the pride they take in their craftsmanship. The video has been dubbed within Goodyear as "ICM Pride" and can be found on YouTube under the name "Goodyear: #USWMade NASCAR Tires." Two of the four Goodyear representatives who accepted the AME Excellence Award were senior union leaders, and all four representatives proudly wore shirts with both the Goodyear and the United Steel Workers logo's stitched in.
While performing the site assessment for the AME Excellence Award, AME's team of assessors noted what we call "the pearls of excellence" or best in class practices. They noted that the "people-first" culture and the safety and the quality programs were all best in class. Assessors also noted that each of these handcrafted racing tires contain a yellow sticker that is placed inside the tire stating "Proudly Built By _______" with the employee's name. This allows the company to track who builds the winning set of tires for the NASCAR races so that the associate can be recognized.
The phrase "All Encounters Matter" was developed to help all associates contribute to the building of the Goodyear brand, whether the encounters were internal or external. NASCAR teams began to visit the Racing division and the hourly associates, who excelled as ambassadors for the Goodyear products, were the primary focus of those interactions. It was shared that some of NASCAR's most critical drivers changed their mindset after interacting with the Racing team.
There are also excellent employee recognition programs in place. To be eligible to win recognition awards, associates must participate in the target zero and/or continuous improvement process. For each submitted target zero or continuous improvement card, associates receive a raffle drawing entry for a Blimp ride. Five associates yearly are awarded a Blimp ride. Collectable coins are also awarded to recognize ideas in the continuous improvement and target zero processes. Each year, the company and the union leadership teams select a group of six to eight associates to send as ambassadors to the Daytona 500. This fully organized experience includes time off, hot passes for themselves and a guest, transportation and food and lodging. Four times annually, the Racing division presents certificates to the tire builders of the tires that are on the winning cars of the Daytona 500, Kentucky, Charlotte and Homestead Miami races. The Racing division also provides an annual opportunity for all associates and their families to receive tickets and hospitality for the race held at the Kentucky Speedway. Other recognition awards include luncheons for achievements (going a year without a recordable injury) or gift cards for stopping the process for a safety or quality related issue.
Beyond these "pearls," the division was recognized as having best in class practices as it relates to health and wellness, coaching and ergonomics. And with the third senior site leader now in place, the Racing division has achieved perhaps the most important "pearl" in that they have created a transforming culture that has proven to be enduring and sustaining through the greater test of leadership changes.
It has been an incredible journey for this site. I have had the pleasure of touring and interacting with this team four times in the last year and a half. After my first tour, it was clear that there was something special going on at Goodyear Racing. Prior to my third visit, I was in process of setting up an executive leadership summit for the leaders of our Cleveland-based consortia, of which Goodyear is a member. We had arranged for three speakers to discuss more strategic level topics including mission driven focus, people-centric leadership and enterprise excellence. However, I wanted these leaders to not just hear about excellence, but to see it in action. The Goodyear Racing division was kind enough to host our event, and the final two hours of the day-long summit was spent touring and seeing these practices first hand. The site tour was one of the most highly rated aspects of the summit. Thanks to this fine team for opening its doors and allowing our AME members to experience this amazing transformation in person.
This article is the second in a series on cultural transformation. Do you have a culture story that you would like to share? I would love to share it with our AME community and beyond! Please contact me at gsaiz@ame.org.
George Saiz is President and CEO of Association for Manufacturing Excellence. Learn more about developing your culture and implementing lean tools at ame.org.


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Q: How can a member of a Laborers union fight against being wrongfully terminated due to nepotism by the union steward??
I do not have sufficient information to answer this question fully or accurately. Let me give you my initial impressions. I assume you are a member of a Laborers Union which has assigned you for many years to a specific business. You have apparently performed your job well and you are being forced out of your position because the union steward wants a relation of his to fill that position.
I do not have specific information to respond fully to your question. Since you have been receiving SSDI since 2006, I assume that you took your early pension at approximately that time. Since this was an employment related benefit, the governing Law was probably Federal, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. At this point, more than 10 years later, the likelihood of your reversing that assignment is slim to none.
Q: Can I sue for deductions for benefits that were terminated?
Meet with an employment law attorney to explore your rights and remedies.
CONGRATULATIONS on the arrival of your son. Speak to an employment lawyer and make an appointment to review your contract. You have the right to work anywhere you choose, so your best remedy may be in finding another employer who will give you the hours you want and the time off when you need it. As a contractor, one generally does not get paid vacation - time off even for the birth of a new child.
Q: At what point is this harassment?
For your own peace of mind, you might be looking for a new live/work situation. A restraining order will likely necessitate exceptions to allow for incidental contact at work/home and may be of little help to you.
Perhaps the Judge's cousin is achieving extraordinary results Talk to the steward and find out what's what.
Depends on your school and board of ed policy. Your innocent until proven guilty so it makes sense to get an attorney who has experience in those types of matters, and handles cases before the judges in the county where the court will be sitting to represent you.
Q: Overtime at hospital is done by non rotating seniority list. Besides being unfair can someone sue the union?
Speak to your union rep and the attorney that is provided by your union. If necessary, take your agreement and meet privately with an employment lawyer.
Q: I pay child support 98 dollars every week but my employee hold my check for 3 three week now. when will I get my pay?
Check with HR. Check with CSE. Consult with an attorney if that does not work for you.
Q: Can I sue for slander/liable/deformation of character?
Q: employees for a non profit school, where they were negligent and emailed all w-2 info of employees to phishing scam.
Basically, yes, there does have to be damages. At this point, you have no harm besides anxiety.
You should meet with an attorney and discuss the potential of having that amended charge sealed.
Q: I work for a fast food restaurant and was hired at $11 an hr and for fulltime for manager in training can i sue them?
Meet with an employment law attorney to discuss the particulars. They will explain what "at will " means and evaluate your particular situation to examine whether you were terminated for an impermissible purpose.
Q: Can an employer pay an employee less than minimum wage if the employee agrees VIA contract to accept said less pay?
Q: Are there laws in place that allow me to sue people trying to get me fired if I have evidence?
Your best course of action is to enlist the aid of an employment law specialist.
Q: My employer gives their employees 4 personal days off a year. For every one you take you get penalized. Is that legal?
This depends on a few factors. Bring your employee manual to an employment law attorney to evaluate the particulars.


For many drivers, a car is their pride and joy. Their car isn't just a primary form of transportation; it's a status symbol and a representation of the driver. As such, every vehicle needs to be kept clean and presentable.
The easiest way to keep your car looking shiny and new is to regularly perform detailing services. The process of detailing your car means returning its condition to as close to brand new as possible.
Luckily, there are 3 easy DIY car detailing steps that can keep your vehicle looking like it was bought yesterday.
Even if you avoid parking under trees and driving down dusty roads, your car will pick up airborne debris and the occasional bird dropping. Flying insects, tree sap, tar from newly paved roads and bird excrement all contribute to additional wear on your car's exterior.
If bird droppings or dead bugs are left sitting on your car too long, the acid in them can wear away the paint. Likewise, tree sap and flying road tar can adhere to your paint and become harder and harder to remove as time goes on. The best thing you can do for your car is to remove these bits of gunk as soon as they appear.
If you are left with stuck-on filth, removal is an easy DIY process.
First, spray adhesive-remover on the spot. For tree sap, tar or another sticky substance, leave sitting for about 5 minutes. For bugs and bird bits, only leave on for a few seconds.
Next, wipe away with a soft cloth.
If necessary, repeat the first 2 steps.
Finally, wash the area with soap and water. Dry with a soft towel to remove any remaining residue.
For especially stubborn spots, you may need to call a professional auto detailing shop.
Exterior damage shouldn't be ignored. When a paint scratch or chip is left sitting for too long, it can rust and cost more to repair. No matter how small the original damage, it will eventually eat away at the surrounding metal.
Before repairing a scratch yourself, check your manufacturer's instructions. It's also beneficial to call your insurance agent and see if your policy will cover exterior repairs that haven't been caused by an accident.
Fortunately, DIY paint scratch repair is quick and easy. First, run your fingernail gently across the scratch. If your nail gets caught in the paint, it's a deep scratch that should be professionally repaired. Otherwise, a light buffing polish will remove the scratch quickly.
First, pour a little polish onto a soft terry cloth and gently rub the scratched area.
Next, let the polish dry completely.
Lastly, wipe the polish off with the clean side of the cloth.
If this doesn't solve the problem, the scratch is probably too deep and needs professional repair.
Your floor mats are intended to protect the carpet from wear and tear. However, dirty, old floor mats make the entire car seem worn down. The best way to keep your carpet (and your entire car) looking new and clean for a long time is to immediately purchase rubber floor mats with deep grooves.
Place these mats in front of each seat, as well as the trunk or rear cargo area. This will prevent any spills or outside elements from destroying the carpet.
If you do have carpet mats, cleaning them is a relatively easy process. Simply remove the mats from the car and place them on the sidewalk or driveway. Then, vacuum any dirt or filth and use a carpet shampoo on any stains. Let the mats air-dry before replacing in the car.
To clean rubber or plastic mats, remove the mats from the car and spray down with a water hose. Then, scrub away any remaining dirt or stains with a brush soaked in soap water.
Your car's carpet can be cleaned the same way as carpet floor mats. Vacuum up any dirt and use a carpet shampoo on stains. However, be careful not to use too much cleaner or water at one time. When the carpet is soaked and cannot air dry, mold and mildew could grow.
DIY car detailing can greatly improve the appearance of any car.
If you regularly follow these 3 easy DIY car detailing processes, your vehicle will look good as new for years to come. If you need help detailing your car or would like a professional auto detailing shop to perform the process, call your local Christian Brothers Automotive. Our friendly, ASE-certified technicians will show you the Nice Difference!


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Historically, the three best-known basic ways of treating illness are standard medicine, homeopathy, and the simple practice of a healthy lifestyle. Although a healthy lifestyle, including good nutrition and hygiene, can be a method of treating illness in its own right, most homeopaths and some physicians make use of its important, supportive role in treating the sick person. Of these three basic approaches to treating illness, traditional medicine, in spite of its shortcomings, has become the most widely practiced system of medicine today.
Hippocrates practiced an early version of homeopathy and understood that like cures like and that like prevents like. In other words, substances that produce symptoms similar to those a patient exhibits can cure or prevent those symptoms. Standard medicine makes use of this early form of homeopathy in its use of allergy shots (like cures like) and vaccinations (like prevents like). Although this law of nature, or law of similars, has important uses in the world of standard medicine, it is the foundation upon which homeopathy rests. Indeed, homeopathy, means 'to treat with something that produces an effect similar to the disease.' Conventional medicine, on the other hand, most often uses medicines capable of producing symptoms contrary or opposite to those the patient exhibits. For example, a physician often prescribes an anti-diarrheal medication that would produce constipation in healthy people. This approach to addressing illness has grown to be the most dominant form of medicine in practice today, despite its being essentially non-curative, and despite the fact that it often suppresses symptoms and even adds new toxic symptoms called side-effects.
Homeopathy, in contrast to conventional medicine, does not view a patient's symptoms as being the disorder. Instead of the standard medical assumption that a medicine must be given to relieve a symptom the body produces, homeopathy sees symptoms as the system's response to a disorder, as the system's attempt to free itself from suffering. A homeopath looks not only to the chief complaint of diarrhea, for example, but considers, as well, the other distinct changes the patient has experienced since becoming ill, including any emotional changes. Consequently, the homeopath does not routinely prescribe for any named condition, but searches for a unique, single prescription that matches the patient's present state. The sick person's symptom complex becomes a kind of "sign language" guiding the homeopath to a particular remedy suited to that particular patient.
Over 200 years ago, Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, a prominent physician and medical author, made important discoveries leading to insights that have radically altered our understanding of health and disease. Hahnemann's work led to the development of homeopathy, as it is today, a highly systematic method of powerfully stimulating the body's vital force to cure illness. Although rejected at first by the medical establishment, his work led to a widespread approval of homeopathy as a dramatically curative approach to healing throughout Europe and the world. Even in the United States, many homeopathic colleges came into being and a monument to Hahnemann was constructed at Scott Circle in Washington, DC in 1900. Hahnemann's discoveries led to a much deeper understanding of the law of similars, further proving the efficacy of treating illness with something producing in a healthy person an effect similar to the disease. He further discovered homeopathy to be a very effective, gentle way to powerfully stimulate the body's natural defenses by giving these mostly natural substances in highly agitated and diluted form. He proved that these procedures of dilution and agitation greatly enhanced their power and reduced their toxicity to nil. Hahnemann's work seems to point us to an understanding that the bodily system, after exposure to a prescribed remedy, or "magnified" version of what it is already struggling with, works even harder to rid itself of both the original and the similar, but stronger, artificial disturbance.
Pharmacies manufacturing homeopathic remedies in the USA are all FDA inspected and regulated. They use hundreds, if not thousands, of mostly animal, mineral or vegetable substances that have been carefully studied to discover their unique effects on the body, mind and emotions. These ordinary substances, such as common table salt, sulfur, phosphorus, pasque flower, etc., become deeply acting homeopathic remedies after undergoing a simple process of repetitive dilutions, usually in a ratio of 1:100, or 1 part of the remedy to 99 parts of the diluting medium. For soluble substances, the diluting medium is water and alcohol. For insoluble substances, the diluting medium is sugar, followed by water and alcohol. Friction is applied at each dilution by shaking soluble substances in the alcohol and water mixture. Friction is applied to insoluble substances, such as phosphorus or sulfur, by first grinding the substance in sugar. By the third dilution, an insoluble material becomes soluble, and it may be shaken in water and alcohol.
In treating his patient, the homeopath may choose one of several potencies of a particular remedy, such as a 30C potency (considered medium strength) or a 200C potency. The number of times a remedy has undergone the friction/dilution process determines its potency. For instance, a 30C potency of a table salt preparation (called Natrum Muriaticum) is made by dissolving 1 part of salt into 99 parts of alcohol and water, shaking, then placing 1 drop of that mixture into another 99 parts of alcohol/water, and so on, until the process has been repeated 30 times. When chemically analyzed, we find that after the 13th dilution no original substance (salt in this example) is present, yet the salt's symptom-producing quality increases at each dilution and remains stable in the diluting medium. Sugar pellets are then moistened with the liquid remedy, bottled and dispensed. The patient activates the remedy by placing a pellet or two in a small amount of pure water and agitating it before ingesting it, thereby liberating the energy or information field that is unique to each remedy. It is interesting to note that remedies derived from minerals (we are made from mostly minerals) are considered the deepest acting and are usually needed at the end of the treatment sequence before cure is attained, that is, in those cases where cure is possible.
It may be important to note that one of the reasons that homeopathy has fallen into disfavor in the United States is that it makes use of these simpler, inexpensive remedies. The development and marketing of more lucrative pharmaceuticals have contributed to the popularity of traditional medicine, while detracting from the less profitable homeopathic use of simple medications.
While simple in theory, the homeopathic process requires skill, experience, time and commitment, especially in treating chronic conditions. There are no easy, fast or certain solutions for many medical problems, especially those having greater pathology (or advanced tissue alterations). The homeopath and his patient must evaluate together the changes that follow homeopathic stimulation to gain the most rapid recovery of health.
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We just returned from a 12 night British Isles cruise on Royal Princess. This was our first Princess cruise in two years. We found that dining room service was slower than we recalled on past Princess cruises. One reason may be that there are fewer assistant waiters. Information from the Princess galley tour noted that there are 109 waiters on board, but only 40 assistants. It used to be a one-to-one ratio.
Food quality was hit-or-miss. Fish was usually overcooked or mushy. Beef was usually good. The best food on the ship was at the International Cafe.
The tender process was unacceptable. There were long waits to disembark and re-embark at tender ports.
Shore excursions were grossly overpriced.
The "Movies under the stars" screen was used to screen concerts and movies most days, instead of providing live music.
Yea, I sort of noticed a slowdown in the main DR on out last trip but thought it was just a fluke. We stopped going to the DR most of the time & ate at the Horizon where it was so much faster to eat & the food was great. No complaints from the wife or myself.
Didn't see any degrade in preparation at all.
It's been overpriced for years now. Nothing new from my standpoint.
Good, but getting a little tired if you cruise many times a year. There's only so many dance routines they can come up with that hold my interest. The new show, the Secret Silk, was different and at least it wasn't another song & dance performance.
Always loud & obnoxious during the day so we never sit in that area.


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Sufi Poems is a selection of poems from the golden period of Sufism especially chosen and translated from the Arabic by the distinguished scholar Dr Martin Lings. Dr Lings is the author of numerous best-selling works on Sufism and is a published poet in his own right. Including poems here translated for the first time, Sufi Poems brings together selections from the giants of Sufism; for example, Rabia, Hallaj, Ibn al-Farid and Ibn Arabi. Sufi Poems is published as bi-lingual Arabic-English edition which will be of interest to all those wishing to read the original Arabic and will also be helpful for university students of Arabic.
Martin Lings (1909–2005), also known as Abu Bakr Siraj ad-Din, was an English writer, a student of Frithjof Schuon and a renowned British Shakespearean scholar, with degrees in English and Arabic from London University and Oxford University. At Oxford, he studied English under C. S. Lewis, who later became a close friend. Lings taught at several European universities and the University of Cairo and served as the keeper of Oriental manuscripts for the British Museum and the British Library. His friendship and similar beliefs with philosophers René Guénon and Frithjof Schuon inspired Lings to convert to Islam. He went on to become an influential member of Western Muslim society, participating in several international Islamic councils and conferences, including acting as consultant to the World of Islam Festival Trust. He is the author of twelve books on religion and spirituality.
Rabiah al-Adawiyyah
Dhu'n-Nun Thawban al-Misri
Sahl ibn Abd Allah al-Tustari
Abu Husayn Ahmad ibn Muhammad an-Nuri
Abu'l-Hasan Summun ibn Hamzah al-Basri
Al-Husayn ibn Mansur al-Hallaj
Abu Bakr Dulaf ibn Jahdar ash-Shibli
Abu'l-Abbas al-Qasim al-Sayyari
Muhyi'l-Din Muhammad ibn Ali ibn Arabi
Sharafu'd-Din Umar ibn al-Farid
Abu'l-Hasan Ali ibn Abd Allah ash-Shushtari
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Author Martin Lings
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Q: DropDown menu closing when link is clicked, and closing when clicking away I wanted my menu to close when any of the links were clicked, and the same when I clicked outside the menu area, I tried different ways and was unsuccessful, could you help me?
I tried to use javascript but the result failed, I'm still a beginner so I'm having trouble.
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A: Something like this should work. It's with JQuery.
I'm a beginner myself so it's maybe a bit too complicated or something else. But that did work for me.
It's not with your class and id names. It's just for you seeing how it can work.

$(document).mouseup(function (e) {
    var container = $("#nav-toggle");

    if (!container.is(e.target) // if clicked outside
        && container.has(e.target).length === 0)
    {
        container.hide();
        $( "#nav-toggle" ).prop( "checked", false ); //to uncheck
    }
});

$('.i').click(function() { // if i is clicked hide all the links
  $('#nav-li').hide();
 });

$('.nav-toggle').click(function() { // if the hamburger is clicked show them again
  $('#nav-li').show();
 });
#navbar {
        text-align: center;
        margin-top: -13px;
        z-index: 999;
        width: 100%;
        font-family: 'Poppins';
        position: sticky;
        top: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 80px;
        background-color: #fff
        box-shadow: 10px 10px 20px #fff
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    .logo {
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        margin-bottom: -10px;
        font-weight: bold;
        margin-left: 10px;
        font-size: 20px;
        text-align: left;
        font-family: 'Poppins';
        padding: 5px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: #000;
    }

    .nav-toggle {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-toggle-label {
        position: absolute;
        top: 15px;
        right: 20px;
        height: 30px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .nav-toggle-label span,
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    .nav-toggle-label span::after {
        display: block;
        background: #000;
        height: 2px;
        width: 2em;
        border-radius: 5px;
        position: relative;
    }

    .nav-toggle-label span::before,
    .nav-toggle-label span::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
    }

    .nav-toggle-label span::before {
        bottom: 7px;
    }

    .nav-toggle-label span::after {
        top: 7px;
    }
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        cursor: pointer;
        position: absolute;
        text-align: left;
        background: var(--background);
        width: 100%;
        transform: scale(1, 0);
        transform-origin: top;
        transition: transform 400ms ease-in-out;
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        padding: 0;
        height: 220px;
        list-style: none;
        background-color: #fff;
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Administrative Assistant: Vanessa Trotter
Judge's Biography
Judge Sam Coleman was appointed to General Session Court, Division 10 on May 16, 2017. Before becoming Judge, he was a practicing attorney specializing in criminal, civil, probate, landlord & tenant law. He served as Metro Council Member for the citizens of Nashville, Davidson County District 32 from 2003 to 2011 and District 33 from 2015 until becoming Judge in 2017. Judge Coleman retired from State Government with 32 years of outstanding service, and has been cited as one of Nashville's strong community leaders. He worked as an Administrator for the Department of Children's Services.
Judge Coleman graduated from Tennessee State University with a Political Science & Master of Public Administration Degree in 1982. He attended the Nashville School of Law receiving his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1989.
Judge Coleman is a member of the American Bar Association, Nashville Bar Association, Napier Looby Bar Association, and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.


Do not ignore what your body is telling you. Spirit and body are usually approached as two different aspects of a person, but your health definitely influences your mind. Make sure you get enough sleep, and eat healthy food. Do not ignore pain or signs of hunger or tiredness. You will be more efficient with a body in good shape.
Be prepared to take risks, think outside of the box or put yourself outside your comfort zone on the road to personal development. This can be as silly as dressing up in a Halloween costume when you are 40 or as life changing as visiting a different country. Taking risks allows us to be stronger and face challenges head on.
To stay motivated try to approach your goal through something you love. If you like doing the activity then you are more likely to work on it. For example, if you want to get in shape but abhor the gym, try a beloved sport like tennis or basketball instead.
Do not postpone important things. Even if you have to deal with stressful things in your life, avoiding them is the worst thing you could do. You should do your best to deal with what scares you the most so that it is out of the way and you can focus on something else.
The act of deciding to become a better person is a big step toward fulfilling your life. Everyone knows that there are ways to improve their lives whether it is coping better with day-to-day stresses or trying to improve your communications with your loved ones or colleagues. The fact that you are internalizing your actions is enough to pat yourself on the back because it proves that you have a good soul. Here are some ideas that might inspire you to act on your good intentions to improve yourself.
Do not be afraid of mistakes. If we learn from them, mistakes can be one of the most useful tools for personal development. This does not mean you should try to make mistakes, but rather you shouldn't let the fear of mistakes keep you from reaching your goals. If you do have a misstep, treat it as a learning experience and add it to your encyclopedia of knowledge.
Learning how to manage your time is a part of personal development. Have you ever noticed that some people tend to get a lot more done during the same 24 hour period than others? This is because they have figured out how to manage their time and prioritize what needs to be done. A good way to start is by making a list of what needs to be done and then setting aside the time to do those things.
Lack of self confidence in a person can be fueled by doubt. If you doubt your abilities and skills continuously then this will only fuel your self-doubt. Celebrate the talents that you excel at and practice to improve on those ones that you do not. Your self confidence will grow as your skill base develops.
Take an audit of yourself, and own every part of it; even the bad aspects that you may currently have. To really grow in your personal development, you need to both understand yourself and love yourself for who you are. That doesn't mean that you shouldn't want to change the bad aspects; you should. But loathing yourself will only hamper your ability to change.


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Nicki Minaj Says She Was 'So Afraid' in Past Abusive Relationship Ahead of Marriage to Kenneth Petty
Nicki Minaj opened up about an abusive relationship in her past and said it left her "so afraid to speak" for fear of being hit.
Nicki Minaj and Kenneth 'Zoo' Petty: A Timeline of Their Controversial Relationship
"When u see a woman in a toxic relationship, rather than laugh & say mean things, try to offer sound advice from your heart & root for her to learn her worth. We've all been there. I saw my parents fight & argue non stop & never divorce, so I thought this was normal behavior…" she wrote in the first of a series of tweets on Sunday, September 1.
Nicki Minaj attends Costume Institute Benefit celebrating the opening of Camp: Notes on Fashion. Broadimage/Shutterstock
"I rlly used to think love had to hurt. So I could never look down on anyone else. We are merely human. It's not easy to leave. Especially in the world of IG where all ppl want to do is post relationship goal pics for clout & attention. A man should make you feel safe, not afraid," Minaj, 36, continued. "I remember being so afraid to speak cuz I never knew when that person would be in a particular mood and I could maybe say one wrong thing that would get me hit."
I remember being so afraid to speak cuz I never knew when that person would be in a particular mood and I could maybe say one wrong thing that would get me hit. So the diff you see in me now is that feeling when a woman feels lifted up, safe, appreciated & unconditionally loved.
— Mrs. Petty (@NICKIMINAJ) September 1, 2019
Referencing her current relationship with boyfriend Kenneth Petty, who she plans to wed soon, the rapper added, "So the diff you see in me now is that feeling when a woman feels lifted up, safe, appreciated & unconditionally loved."
The "Hot Girl Summer" singer was previously with Safaree Samuels for 12 years before their split in 2014 and went on to date Meek Mill and Nas.
Nicki Minaj's Complete Dating History: From Safaree Samuels to Kenneth Petty
She told her 20.5 million followers that in order to find a happy, loving relationship, she had to "learn how to love MYSELF."
"If you wouldn't let a man treat your mother, your sister or best friend like that b/c you LOVE them, then you wouldn't let a man treat YOU like that b/c you love YOU," she concluded. "This isn't about judging. We judge too much. Lift them up."
Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty leaving their hotel in Paris. Spread Pictures / MEGA
Minaj also shared guidelines for sorting the good guys from the bad ones, tweeting, "A man who loves you does not: 1. Humiliate you on social media 2. Beat you 3. Cheat on you 4. Call you out of your name/put you down to lower your self esteem due to his own insecurities. 5. Hide his phone, passwords, where abouts, etc."
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The Grammy nominee confirmed her relationship with Petty, 41, last December. The pair had known each other as teenagers and Minaj later defended her boyfriend after fans pointed out that he is a registered sex offender in New York state who was convicted of attempted rape in the first degree in 1995.
"He was 15, she was 16 … in a relationship," she wrote at the time. "But go awf, Internet. … Y'all can't run my life. Y'all can't even run y'all own life. Thank you boo."
She revealed last month that the couple had filed for a marriage license — for the second time — and plan to wed before the paperwork expires in 90 days and has already changed her Twitter handle to Mrs. Petty.


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Seed sales are primarily conducted through our growing network of distributors, dealers and brokers in China. Sales are completed through traditional purchasing and invoicing procedures. Price, terms of sale, trade credits and payment terms are completed on a case-by-case basis.
Payment in full within 60 days of the date of shipment.
Client credit policies are determined based upon the long-term nature of the relationship with the customer and end users. Credit limits are established for individual customers based on historical collection experience, current economic and market conditions and a review of the current status of each customer's trade accounts receivables. In certain instances such as shortage of supply in the industry, typical "payment in advance" procedures are used and followed.
Our philosophy of focusing "locally" is based on our internal process of selling through dealers and distributors to penetrate secluded areas. This enables us to reach growers in areas where there are geographic or other constraints on direct sales efforts.
Dealers and distributors are selected based on shared vision, technical expertise, local market knowledge and financial stability.
In any particular area, we limit the number of dealers with whom we have relationships with. This enables us to increase dealer/distributor loyalty through our emphasis on providing excellent service, increased access to breeders, ongoing training and promotional material support.
We continually focus on increasing our national brand and reputation by participating in national seed shows in China several times a year.


Kansas City, MO (January 17, 2018) –Cornerstone Mortgage, Inc. is happy to announce the addition of Senior Loan Officer, Mark Kuluva to the Overland Park, KS location.
Mark has over 20 years of experience in the mortgage lending industry, demonstrating proficiency with a wide variety of mortgage loan programs. His uncommonly genuine approach provides the most comfortable and effective process.
Collaboration – Mark works with a network of the highest quality realtors, insurance companies and contractors.


Cr. Steve Stefanopoulos, Mayor of the City of Stonnington and Vice President of the PMI will take you for a wander along Chapel Street exploring former department stores big and small between Malvern/Commercial Roads and High Street.
This walk has booked out quickly in the past, so get in fast to secure your spot on this very popular heritage walk. Bring along your camera to capture some of the stunning examples of architecture along Chapel St.
Come on a guided tour with architectural historian, and Mayor of the City of Stonnington, Cr Steve Stefanopoulos and discover the magnificent features and exquisite interiors and opulent rooms of this internationally significant mansion.
Mandeville Hall was recently featured in the Foxtel production of "Picnic at Hanging Rock" staring Natalie Dormer; the ABC TV production of "Miss Fisher's Murder Mystery " staring Essie Davis; and the upcoming Ned Kelly feature film entitled "The True History of the Kelly Gang" staring Russell Crowe and Claudia Karvan. The mansion features exquisite textured wallpaper; gilded ceilings; marble floors; hand painted scenery; brightly colored stain glass windows, and original furniture from the UK.
Come on a guided tour of the Malvern Town Hall with the Mayor of the City of Stonnington, Cr Steve Stefanopoulos, and explore the beautiful interior architecture, which features Queensland maple panelled walls, terrazzo floors, intricate plaster ceilings and walls, and elaborate Victorian style staircase.
Commence the tour with an illustrated talk showcasing historic photographs of the Malvern Town Hall from 1886 in the Council Chamber.
Join PMI Victorian History Library and Stonnington History Centre to hear the story of Phonse Tobin who began Australia's most successful family-owned funeral service company with his brothers – Tobin Brothers Funerals. From trapping rats for pocket money to being a long serving member of the North Melbourne Football Club committee, his life was rich with history.
Join Nicole Jenkins as she presents an illustrated talk on changing bridal fashions of the 20th century: from the radical flappers of the '20s to the return to romance in the 2000s.
Enjoy a special Mothers' Day High Tea in historic Mandeville Hall, one of the most lavishly-decorated of Melbourne's 19th century mansions.
The mansion, now home to Loreto Mandeville Hall, a Catholic day school for girls, was extended in the late 1870s by Charles Webb for Joseph Clarke. Clarke enlarged the original 1869 12-room two-storey brick residence into a 30 room mansion. The ornate facade and front portion with grand entrance hall and conservatory, oak parlour, Indian room and exotic bathroom date from this period.
Beginning at the base of the clock tower of the Malvern Town Hall, you will explore the Town Hall, nearby Police Station and former Court House; St George's Anglican Parish (church, hall and vicarage); Stonnington's only bluestone house; Waiora house; Malvern Square and sculptures; former Malvern Fire Station; former De La Salle College, Armadale; Malvern Tram Depot; St Joseph's Catholic Parish (church, presbytery, hall and girls' & boys' schools); Tower Building (De La Salle College); former site of Kildara College and Brigidine Convent; Northbrook (house, ballroom and stables); MCG (Malvern Cricket Ground and pavilion); finishing at the former ES&A Bank.
Come on a behind-the-scenes tour of the working archives of the Stonnington History Centre. Stay on to view the History Centre's latest exhibition in the historic former ballroom.
The Stonnington History Centre manages the historic records of Stonnington Council and the former municipalities of Malvern and Prahran, and is housed in the Italianate villa Northbrook (designed by Charles D'Ebro and built in 1888-89), 1257 High Street, Malvern (behind Malvern Library). Hear about the history of this former home, see some of our precious records, and learn about the programs and resources available for conducting your own research.
Discover magnificent architectural gems in Stonnington and end the tour in the Toorak mansion – Mandeville Hall. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and/or tea/coffee.


Would you sacrifice ever being able to have friends or relationships to be rich?
No, being by yourself really messed with your head. Being alone can be pretty heartbreaking.
I didn't make the choice for myself, it was made for me. You wouldn't believe how lonely it is to work for Hollywood. I am rich though.
To givevup thecpeople I care about to be rich would make me feel lonely. It would not be worth it to me.
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I can't give up my family that is my parents, my grandparents and so on.
Friends too, I can't let go of my closest 2,3 friends.
But romantic relationships I can't let go. In that case, I'll choose to be rich.
Nah, friends are not as good as financial security and beyond.
However without romantic relationships? that just spells suicide or an unhealthy anime addiction.
Yes. I want money. I can get friends by being rich but I can't get rich by having friends.
What's the point of being rich if you have nobody to enjoy it with?
A is my only choice. Friends and relationships are impossible.
I wouldn't have to give anything up since I'm already not able to have either, so I might as well take the money and run.
No money, no life. Nowadays you're either rich and privileged or permanently anxious about reaching a month's end.
I have no social life now really so i think i would be rich.
I'm not sure why but this question reminds me of ponzi or MLM schemes.
I'm good as long as I have my family.
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Andrij Wiktorowycz Sereda (; ur. 1 stycznia 1964 w Kijowie) – ukraiński wokalista rockowy, frontman ukraińskiego gotyckiego zespołu Komu Wnyz, autor tekstów, prezenter telewizyjny.

Jego debiutanckim utworem została piosenka "Subotiw" do słów Tarasa Szewczenki, napisana na urodziny ojca w 1983 roku.

W 1985 ukończył studia w Instytucie Teatralnym im. Karpenki-Karego w Kijowie (z zawodu aktor). W 1988 roku założył zespół rockowy "Komu Wnyz". W 1989 w Czerniowcach wraz z tym zespołem został laureatem festiwalu "Czerwona Ruta". W 1990 wraz z "Komu Wnyz" odbył pierwszą trasę zagraniczną, odwiedzając Kanadę.

Od 1999 pracował jako prezenter kanału telewizyjnego TRK Era. Uczestniczył w produkcji ukraińskiej wersji Teletubisie – serialu telewizyjnego przeznaczonego dla najmłodszych dzieci.

W 1988 ożenił się, a w 1989 urodził się mu syn Ołeksandr.

Przypisy

Linki zewnętrzne
 "Subotów" (sł. Taras Szewczenko) podczas festiwalu festiwalu Czerwona Ruta, 1989
 Andrij Sereda oraz Komu Wnyz podczas koncertu w Operze Lwowskiej 2006
 Andrij Sereda: Під час війни кожен мусить займатись
 Andrij Sereda, frontman "Komu Wnyz": "ЗА ЧАЙ.COM" – pełne wideointerview
 Andrij Sereda o Ulrichu, popiersiu Hitlera oraz barwie "салатовій"

Ukraińscy muzycy
Ukraińscy wokaliści
Osobowości telewizyjne
Urodzeni w 1964
Ludzie urodzeni w Kijowie

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Q: Filtering a Date (string) converted to date SQL Query in a MVC application so at the moment, I'm refurbishing an application at a company, in which I was asked to create a form where I can submit a date and then on another screen (razor page) I ask the bd for info between two dates.
So this is part of the code that should "print" the table
public partial class Espolio : System.Web.UI.Page
    {
        protected void Page_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            if (!IsPostBack)
            {
                gvbindespolios();
                EspoliosSearch();
                //FilterPageLoader();
            }
        }

        //Method of the searchboxes for the menu Espolio
        protected void EspoliosSearch()
        {
            string constr = ConfigurationManager.ConnectionStrings["Carrier_LASOConnection"].ConnectionString;

            string querycentroc = "select distinct isnull(vd.costcentercode,'') [CC] from tms.vehicledetails vd inner join tms.vehicles v on v.licenceplate=vd.LicensePlateNumber where v.isdeleted=0 order by isnull(vd.costcentercode,'') ASC";

            using (SqlConnection con = new SqlConnection(constr))
            {
                // Lists the costcented cordes ( filters by cost center )
                using (SqlCommand cmdcentroc = new SqlCommand(querycentroc))
                {
                    SqlDataReader srcentroc;

                    cmdcentroc.Connection = con;
                    cmdcentroc.Connection.Open();

                    srcentroc = cmdcentroc.ExecuteReader();

                    while (srcentroc.Read())
                    {
                        System.Web.UI.WebControls.ListItem listcentroc = new System.Web.UI.WebControls.ListItem();

                        listcentroc.Value = srcentroc["cc"].ToString();
                        listcentroc.Value = srcentroc["cc"].ToString();

                        Ddepartamento.Items.Add(listcentroc);
                    }

                    Ddepartamento.Items.Insert(0, new ListItem("", ""));
                    srcentroc.Close();
                    cmdcentroc.Connection.Close();
                }
            }
        }

        // Method which "fills" the table ( MAIN )
        protected void gvbindespolios()
        {
            string constr = ConfigurationManager.ConnectionStrings["Carrier_LASOConnection"].ConnectionString;
            string strName = HttpContext.Current.User.Identity.Name.ToString().Replace("LASODOM\\", "");

            String Nome = strName;

            string queryespolio = @"Select e.Id, e.Matricula[Matrícula], v.Brand[Marca], e.DataEspolio[Data do Espólio], d.name[Nome Motorista], e.IDMotorista[ID Motorista], vd.Mobile[Móvel], CostCenterCode[Centro de Custo]
                                    From Laso.Espolios e
                                inner Join Tms.Vehicles v on v.LicencePlate = e.Matricula
                                inner Join Tms.Drivers d on d.Id= e.IDMotorista
                                inner Join Tms.VehicleDetails vd on vd.LicensePlateNumber = v.LicencePlate
                                    where v.isdeleted=0 and
                                replace(vd.LicensePlateNumber,' ','') like '%" + TMatricula.Text.Replace(" ", "") +
                                "%' and replace(vd.mobile,' ','') like '%" + Tmovel.Text.Trim() +
                                "%' and e.DataEspolio like '%" + Tdatainicio.Text +
                                "%' and d.name like '%" + Tmotoristanome.Text.ToString() +
                                "%' and vd.costcentercode like '%" + Ddepartamento.SelectedValue.ToString().TrimEnd().TrimStart() +
                                "%' and v.Brand like '%" + Tmarca.Text.ToString().TrimEnd().TrimStart() +
                                "%' and d.Id like '%" + Tmotorista.Text.ToString() + "%'" +
                                " and (@datainicio != '' AND @datafim != '' AND dataespolio between TRY_CONVERT(date, @datainicio, 23) AND TRY_CONVERT(date, @datafim, 23)) OR " +
                                "(@datainicio != '' AND @datafim = '' AND dataespolio between TRY_CONVERT(date, @datainicio, 23) and getdate()) OR " +
                                "(@datainicio = '' AND @datafim = '')" + "order by e.Id Desc";

            SqlParameter pardatinc = new SqlParameter("@datainicio", Tdatainicio.Text);
            SqlParameter pardatfim = new SqlParameter("@datafim", Tdatafim.Text);

            using (SqlConnection con = new SqlConnection(constr))
            {
                using (SqlCommand cmdespolio = new SqlCommand(queryespolio))
                {
                    cmdespolio.Parameters.Add(pardatinc);
                    cmdespolio.Parameters.Add(pardatfim);

                    using (SqlDataAdapter sdaespolio = new SqlDataAdapter())
                    {
                        cmdespolio.Connection = con;
                        cmdespolio.Connection.Open();
                        sdaespolio.SelectCommand = cmdespolio;
                        using (DataTable dtespolio = new DataTable())
                        {
                            sdaespolio.Fill(dtespolio);

                            GvEspolios.DataSource = dtespolio;
                            GvEspolios.DataBind();
                            ViewState["dirStateespolio"] = dtespolio;
                            ViewState["sortdrespolio"] = "Desc";
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        }

        protected void Tpesquisar_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            gvbindespolios();
        }

        protected void Tclear_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            TMatricula.Text = "";
            Tmotorista.Text = "";
            Tmotoristanome.Text = "";
            Ddepartamento.ClearSelection();
            Tmovel.Text = "";
            Tmarca.Text = "";
            Tdatainicio.Text = "";
            Tdatafim.Text = "";
        }

FRONT END
so over here it's the frontend side:
<asp:Content ID="BodyContent" ContentPlaceHolderID="MainContent" runat="server">

        <asp:Panel ID="Panel3" runat="server"
                   BackColor="#005172" ForeColor="White"
                   Font-Size="Large" Font-Names="Helvetica">
                Espólios
            </asp:Panel>

                    Matrícula
<asp:TextBox ID="TMatricula" cssClass="TextBox" TextMode="Search" runat="server" style="text-transform:uppercase"></asp:TextBox>

                     Marca
<asp:TextBox ID="Tmarca" runat="server" cssClass="TextBox" TextMode="Search"></asp:TextBox>

                     Móvel
<asp:TextBox ID="Tmovel" runat="server" cssClass="TextBox" TextMode="Search"></asp:TextBox>

                     Desde
<asp:TextBox ID="Tdatainicio" runat="server" cssClass="TextBox" TextMode="Date"></asp:TextBox>

                     Até
<asp:TextBox ID="Tdatafim" runat="server" cssClass="TextBox" TextMode="Date"></asp:TextBox>

                     Motorista
<asp:TextBox ID="Tmotoristanome" runat="server" cssClass="TextBox" TextMode="Search"></asp:TextBox>

                    ID Motorista
<asp:TextBox ID="Tmotorista" ccsClass="Textbox" TextMode="Search" runat="server" ></asp:TextBox>

                     Centro Custo
<asp:DropDownList ID="Ddepartamento" runat="server" cssClass="TextBox" TextMode="Search"></asp:DropDownList>

            <asp:Button ID="Tpesquisar"
                        runat="server"
                        cssClass="buttonwhite"
                        OnClick="Tpesquisar_Click"
                            Text="Pesquisar"
                            />
            <asp:Button ID="Tclear"
                        runat="server"
                        cssClass="buttonwhite"
                        text="Limpar filtro"
                        OnClick="Tclear_Click"
                            />

            <asp:Button ID="Tinserirespolio"
                        runat="server"
                        cssClass="button"
                        OnClick="Tinserirespolio_Click"
                            Text="Novo Espólio"
                             />

            <asp:Button ID="Texportarespolio"
                        runat="server"
                        cssClass="button"
                        OnClick="Texportarespolio_Click"
                            Text="Exportar Tabela"/>

            <asp:Button ID="Texportarhistoricoesp"
                        runat="server"
                        cssClass="button"
                        OnClick="Texportarhistoricoesp_Click"
                            Text="Exportar Histórico"/>
         <asp:GridView ID="GvEspolios"
                       style="
                            margin-left:10px;
                            margin-top:18px;
                            width:99%"
                       runat="server" DataKeyNames="id" CellPadding="15"
                       ForeColor="#7C839B" Font-Names="Helvetica" Font-Size="Smaller"
                       GridLines="Horizontal" BorderColor="#CCCCCC" BorderStyle="none"
                       BackColor="White"
                       ShowHeaderWhenEmpty="True" CellSpacing="2"
                       OnPageIndexChanging="GvEspolios_PageIndexChanging"
                      >

             <Columns>
                    <asp:TemplateField ShowHeader="False">
                        <ItemTemplate>
                            <asp:ImageButton ID="ImageButton1"
                                             runat="server"
                                             CausesValidation="false"
                                             CommandName=""
                                             ImageUrl="~/content/Imagens/edit.png"
                                             Text="Detalhes"
                                             Height="25px" Width="25px"
                                             OnClick="Detalhesespolios_Click"/>
                        </ItemTemplate>
                    </asp:TemplateField>
                </Columns>
                <FooterStyle Font-Names="Oswald" />
                <HeaderStyle BackColor="White"
                             Font-Bold="False"
                             Font-Names="Helvetica"
                             ForeColor="#A3A8B8"
                             Font-Size="12px"/>
                <AlternatingRowStyle BackColor="#F9F9F9" />
                <PagerStyle ForeColor="#7c839b"
                            BackColor="White"
                            Font-Names="Helvetica"
                            Font-Size="Small" />
            </asp:GridView>

    </asp:Content>

So for example I have a register on the db that has a date 2021-05-26
and when I try to search for a value that is before that date, it shouldn't appear. It doesn't, so it's correct. But when I choose a date stamp that contains that date (26) it doesn't appear also.
I was able to make it right but I can't understand why now I can't filter it.
If I do the same query on the db I can actually see the value.
DECLARE @datainicio NVARCHAR(10)
DECLARE @datafim NVARCHAR(10)

SET @datainicio = '2021-05-20'
SET @datafim = '2021-05-27'

SELECT e.Id,
       e.Matricula   [Matrícula],
       v.Brand       [Marca],
       e.DataEspolio [Data do Espólio],
       d.NAME        [Nome Motorista],
       e.IDMotorista [ID Motorista],
       vd.Mobile     [Móvel],
       CostCenterCode[Centro de Custo]
FROM   laso.Espolios e
       INNER JOIN tms.Vehicles v
               ON v.LicencePlate = e.Matricula
       INNER JOIN tms.Drivers d
               ON d.Id = e.IDMotorista
       INNER JOIN tms.VehicleDetails vd
               ON vd.LicensePlateNumber = v.LicencePlate
WHERE  v.isdeleted = 0
       AND Replace(vd.LicensePlateNumber, ' ', '') LIKE '%%'
       AND Replace(vd.mobile, ' ', '') LIKE '%%'
       AND e.DataEspolio LIKE '%%'
       AND d.NAME LIKE '%%'
       AND vd.costcentercode LIKE '%%'
       AND v.Brand LIKE '%%'
       AND d.Id LIKE '%%'
       AND ( @datainicio != ''
             AND @datafim != ''
             AND dataespolio BETWEEN Try_convert(date, @datainicio, 23) AND
                                     Try_convert(date, @datafim, 23) )
        OR ( @datainicio != ''
             AND @datafim = ''
             AND dataespolio BETWEEN Try_convert(date, @datainicio, 23) AND
                                     Getdate() )
        OR ( @datainicio = ''
             AND @datafim = '' )
ORDER  BY e.Id DESC

A: SqlParameter not need change date format you can set DataType for fixed your issue.
SqlParameter property
If not fxied your issue you can change DateText To DateTime
var yourDate = Convert.ToDateTime(Tdatainicio.Text).ToString("yyyy-MM-dd");

I hope fixed your problem