text:
ESCBubble - Eurovision news, straight from the bubble!
Tbilisi 2017
Semi Final 1
Brigitte Vincken Photography for Winq.nl
Eurovision 2020NewsThe Netherlands
Jeangu Macrooy will represent The Netherlands in Eurovision 2020!
By Ervin Juhász	 Last updated Jan 10, 2020
After days of speculations of which artist who's name starts with a J is going to represent the Netherlands at the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest, an official announcement has been made. Singer-songwriter Jeangu Macrooy is going to sing for the host country at the 2020 edition of the Contest!
Jeangu Macrooy was born in 1993 in Suriname, and moved to the Netherlands at the age of 21 where his career really took off. He participated in various Dutch festivals, he's a recurring guest in TV shows and also, he was nominated twice for an Edison Award, the Dutch equivalent to the American Grammy Awards. Regarding his participation in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, Jeangu stated:
I am indescribably honored to represent The Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020! It's a dream come true and the most beautiful thing that has come my way so far. My team and I are excited to make you all very proud! Let's go!
Eric van Stade, the Managing Director of AVROTROS, and a member of the selection committee said about his selection:
The song he delivered touched us right away. We are very happy that Jeangu wants to go on this journey with us!
The song Jeangu Macrooy is going to sing in Eurovision is going to be released at a later date. In the meanwhile, tell us what type of a song would you like to hear from Jeangu in the comments below! Give a listen to one of his hits "High On You" right here:
Share FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsApp
Ervin Juhász 1594 posts 7 comments
I watched Eurovision in 1998 for the first time (by accident), and wondered what this show was where this girl with a cape sang in Croatian on Hungarian television. It's needless to say that I watch this show ever since. 2008 in Belgrade was the first Eurovision I've ever been to, and the one in Tel Aviv was my 11th.
My favourite Eurovision winner is "Everyway That I Can", and one of my all time favorite Eurovision songs is "Igranka".
The Melodifestivalen 2020 running order is out!
Changes expected for Supernova 2020
This is YOUR winner of the second semi-final of Melodi Grand Prix 2020
SVT announces launch of Melodifestivalen Hall of Fame!
Five of the entries revealed for Australia Decides
Hatari release their new album, Neyslutrans!
This is YOUR winner of the second semi-final of Melodi Grand…
Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2020 – Hosts announced!
The jury of Polish national selection "Szansa na…
The Eesti Laul 2020 Semi Final running order revealed!
Supernova 2020 – Meet The Finalists
Eirini Papadopoulou joins the race to represent Greece in…
Vasil Garvanliev will represent North Macedonia in…
© 2020 - ESCBubble. All Rights Reserved.
Support ESCBubble!
Like our Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter, to get all the Eurovision news as they happen!
ESCBubble uses cookies to ensure that you are given the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok


text:
In addition to our full-time and part-time staff our leadership includes four boards of volunteer lay people that help the church and school to operate smoothly.
The boards include:
Board of Lay Ministry — Men appointed to serve with the Pastor in areas of spiritual life, support the office of pastoral ministry, and concern themselves with spiritual advancement of the congregation.
Governing Board — Men and women appointed to manage the day-to-day operations of the congregation by coordinating and providing motivation for ministry as planned by the congregation.
Board of Christian Education — Men and women appointed to plan and administer the school ministry of the congregation by selecting, overseeing, and supporting the school's administrative and teaching staff.
Board of Discipleship — Men and women appointed through various "commissions" (stewardship, family life, youth, outreach, and fellowship) to create, support, and oversee internal and external ministry opportunities at St. Peter.
x{{ data.height }}px:
We recommend starting with a higher resolution image, if zooming to this level!

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
namespace ProgramDioptase
{
    using System;
    using System.Linq;
    using System.Windows;
    using ProgramDioptase.Interfaces.DatabaseManager;

    public partial class App : Application
    {
        public static IFileManager FileManager = new DataManager();
        public static Resources Resources = new Resources(FileManager);
    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


I'm a teenager. Yeah of course! I'm just 21.
but it's tough to be a teenager. No one really knows. What the pressure is like in life, this is how it goes. I wake up every morning and stare into this face. I wanna be good looking, but i feel like a disgrace.
It seems like everyone i know trying to be so cool and every time i try, i end up just a fool. Maybe if i could make a team, i will stand out in the crowd. If they could see how hard i try, i know they would be proud.
Sometimes i am really lost and wonder what to do.i wonder where to go.who can i talk to.
It's tough to be a teenager, sometimes life's not fair. I wish i had somewhere to go, and someone to CARE..


text:
Sarah Palin emails: Governor had icy relationship with state's congressional delegation
Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) listens as then-Gov. Sarah Palin testifies at a public hearing in Anchorage in April 2009 on the federal government's proposed five-year oil and gas leasing program.
(Associated Press)
By Tom Hamburger
Sarah Palin had a tough relationship with members of her home state congressional delegation, as she did with many other public officials.
E-mail exchanges between then-Gov. Palin and the head of her Washington office, John Katz, often have "Palin administration/congressional delegation" in the subject line and are heavily redacted. Many of these e-mails are also marked "attorney client privilege."
Still, the un-redacted emails provide hints of a troubled relationship.
RELATED: Read the Palin emails
In late 2007, Palin is apparently considering proposals for working with the delegation including joint news conferences. At one point she tells Katz she likes the idea but is wary.
"I trust this is a two way deal," she writes from her personal Yahoo account. "That they don't say one thing to us and something else to others."
In mid-2008 she had strong exchanges with Rep. Don Young after publicly suggesting that former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens needed to explain his role in an alleged corruption scandal.
The chilly relations turned even frostier as the year progressed. In one e-mail, Palin is informed by a staffer that Young wants to talk to her. She asks for more information about the proposed conversation, telling her staffer "I don't want to get chewed out by him yet again."
A member of Palin's Washington staff at the time, Larry Persily, said that there was constant tension between Alaska's members of Congress and Palin, who ran as an anti-establishment candidate.
"She was so distrustful of Washington, and so ignorant of it," Persily said. "If you are governor, you need to really make an effort to establish a relationship and get along with the congressional delegation. She didn't do it."
Palin email: Palin defended gas pipeline project
Palin email: Palin aides dismayed by media requests
Palin email: State redacts emails concerning oil leases
Palin email: Alaska House speaker's comments irritate Palin Palin email: Palin fielded death threats as campaign heated up


Five graduate students in this past autumn's Graduate Corporate Communication class (PRAD 562) have presented winning cases in the 2014 Arthur W. Page Society's Case Study Competition in Corporate Communications.
Kristen Piotrowski authored "Firing the Founder: A Men's Wearhouse Identity Crisis", Dionne Gomez and Erin Reed authored "The Need for Cultural Intelligence: An Analysis of Asiana Airlines' Response to the Crash Landing of Flight 214" and Joanna Scott and Catherine Schuler authored "Tainted Yogurt: An Analysis of Chobani's Mold Crisis" (abstracts below).
Piotrowski, Gomez and Reed's papers earned first place prizes, while Scott and Schuler earned a second place prize. Public Relations and Advertising Professor Matt Ragas served as faculty adviser on all three prize winning papers.
"Firing the Founder: A Men's Wearhouse Identity Crisis"
On Wednesday June 19th, 2013, Men's Wearhouse fired 64-year-old George Zimmer, who founded the company at the age of 26 and grew it into a retail empire of over 1,140 stores nationwide. Over the next week, Men's Wearhouse faced customer backlash about the termination, waged a largely public battle of wills with Zimmer, sought to ease investor discomfort with the decision, and attempted to re-invent the Men's Wearhouse brand – all under the intense glare of the media spotlight. The accompanying case provides an opportunity to study the communications ramifications of top-level executive conflict, as well as the complexities of brand reputation management following the loss of company icons such as founders or spokespersons.
On July 6, 2013, Asiana Airlines' Flight 214 crashed while attempting to land at the San Francisco International Airport. This case addresses the crisis communication efforts Asiana undertook with key stakeholders in the U.S. in the wake of the crash. It assesses the social and traditional media communication activities of Asiana in the U.S. and how cross-cultural norms affected perceptions of this communication. The crash demonstrates the need for corporate communication professionals at multi-national companies to have cross-cultural competence and training. More precisely, the case considers the theory of cultural intelligence, which is defined as the ability to recognize and comprehend different beliefs, practices, attitudes, and behaviors of a group and then apply that certain cultural knowledge to attain your goals – whether those goals are political, business or otherwise. The case is ultimately valuable to all global companies building their cross-cultural acumen.
In August 2013, Greek yogurt producer Chobani faced its first real crisis as customers complained about bulging, bad tasting cups of yogurt. Although social media had been instrumental in the company's brand loyalty and rapid growth, in this situation, it empowered customers to criticize Chobani's handling of the crisis. This case study details Chobani's history, the Greek yogurt market and its crisis response. It provides an example of the power of social media and consumers' heightened expectations about transparency. This case demonstrates the importance of planning communication efforts for crisis situations and anticipating public reaction from all possible channels.


100 V.I. Arnold says Russian students can't solve this problem, but American students can -- why?
8 What is the line of greatest slope on a plane?
7 What is the difference between Modulus, Absolute value and Modulo?


text:
Groundhog Day musical premieres in Warchus's first Old Vic season
Other highlights include a new play about education starring Rob Brydon and Ibsen's Master Builder with Ralph Fiennes
Theo Bosanquet
New era: Matthew Warchus at the Old Vic
(© Manuel Harlan)
Matthew Warchus has unveiled his first season as artistic director of the Old Vic, a year of productions that includes the world premiere next year of Groundhog Day, which sees him reunite with Matilda composer Tim Minchin.
The season opens in September with a new play about education, Future Conditional, starring Rob Brydon, followed by revivals of Eugene O'Neill's The Hairy Ape directed by Richard Jones, Ibsen's Master Builder starring Ralph Fiennes and Pinter's The Caretaker with Timothy Spall.
As part of a commitment to broadening the venue's repertoire there will also be a new "dance thriller" version of Jekyll and Hyde, choreographed by Drew McOnie, and a series of one-off "variety nights".
Warchus, who succeeds Kevin Spacey at the helm of the historic venue, said: "After 25 years of freelance directing I unexpectedly find myself running my favourite theatre in the world. Or, if you like, my two favourite theatres since the Old Vic can now transition with relative ease between London's best in-the-round space and the traditional, magnificent end-on auditorium. During my tenure I look forward to playing seasons in both of these great configurations."
He told WhatsOnStage there would inevitably be a change in leadership style compared to his glamorous predecessor.
"As a director, I'm somebody who prefers hiding behind other people," he said. "My face is only apparent in coded form through the productions I do. I hope that the productions and the life of the theatre in general becomes something that shimmers and glows."
The long-rumoured stage-to-screen production of Groundhog Day will premiere with a ten-week run opening in June 2016 (exact dates tba).
Matthew Warchus and Tim Minchin at the 2012 WhatsOnStage Awards
© Dan Wooller for WhatsOnStage
In partnership with producers Sonia Friedman and Scott Rudin, who have committed to providing an annual fund for new work at the Old Vic, the production will subsequently transfer to Broadway.
Warchus described the project as an "intelligent, mainstream Broadway musical", that has much in common with "American fables" such as The Music Man and Our Town.
Adapted from the hit 1993 film starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell, it centres on a TV weatherman who, when sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, finds himself caught in a time loop where he is forced to repeat the same day over and over.
Directed by Warchus with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, it features choreography by their Matilda collaborator Peter Darling and a book by Danny Rubin.
"It dawned on me shortly after Matilda that Groundhog Day, a film that I love, is really about time, death, and becoming the best version of yourself. It's sophisticated, meaty stuff in a romantic comedy package, and Tim seemed a good fit for it."
He added that there are roughly a dozen songs, one of which lasts 25 minutes as the weatherman repeats his journey to work time and time again.
Future Conditional, which opens the season on 10 September 2015 (previews from 1 September), marks a big statement of intent from Warchus seeing as it's a piece of new writing, not something the Old Vic has ever been associated with.
Directed by Warchus and starring Rob Brydon as a teacher alongside a cast of 23 young performers, it's billed as a "bracingly topical and boisterously funny" look at British schooling by Tamsin Oglesby (The Mouse and His Child, Really Old, Like 45).
"It's a brilliant play - political, funny, thought-provoking - and has a strong youth aspect, so it represents so many things that I care about," said Warchus.
Next up, from 29 October (previews from 17 October), is a revival of Eugene O'Neill's The Hairy Ape, directed by recent Olivier Award winner Richard Jones (The Mastersingers of Nuremberg, Annie Get Your Gun).
Telling the story of a labourer who is provoked into a voyage of discovery to find out his true place in the world, the 1922 play was last seen in London in 2012 at Southwark Playhouse.
The Old Vic's Christmas production is an adaptation of Dr Seuss's The Lorax (opens 15 December, previews from 2 December) by David Greig (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), directed by Max Webster.
The story tells of a moustachioed and cantankerous critter who's on a mission to protect the earth from the greedy, tree-chopping, Thneed-knitting businessman known only as The Once-ler.
Stellar revivals
Next year will see two major revivals at the Old Vic. As previously tipped, Ibsen's The Master Builder will be staged in a new adaptation by David Hare, directed by Warchus and starring Ralph Fiennes.
Fiennes will play Halvard Solness, an architect in a small Norwegian town who is deeply affected by a radiant country girl who enters his world. The Master Builder will transfer to Broadway following its Old Vic run, Warchus told WhatsOnStage.
Warchus will also direct a revival of Harold Pinter's The Caretaker starring Timothy Spall (Mr Turner, The King's Speech). The 1960 play sees a disturbed handyman invite an irascible tramp to stay with him at this brother's London flat, leading to a power struggle between the three men.
It's followed by Jekyll and Hyde, a new dance show choreographed by Drew McOnie as part of a new collaboration between the Old Vic and McOnie's company.
The show, which features music by Grant Olding, is billed as "sinister drama" inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
Other new productions on the horizon include new commissions from Richard Bean, Caroline Bird, Dennis Kelly, David Nicholls, Diana Nneka Atuona and Mark Watson. There are also rumours of a musical version of Warchus's acclaimed film Pride.
Warchus said: "When Lilian Baylis ran the Old Vic she kept a sign over her desk which read 'Dare, always dare!'. Taking my cue from her, my goal is to programme invigorating seasons which are, by turns, surprising, smart, adventurous, and fun. Come and join in."
Tagged in this Story
Old Vic
Rob Brydon
Matthew Warchus
Drew McOnie


London, the best city in the world was founded in 50AD by the Romans and almost 2000 years on it is still standing strong. The name London originates from the Celtic word, Londinios which means land of the bold one. In 43 AD the Romans built the first bridge across the river Thames linking both North and South London.
Throughout history, London has played host to some horrific scenes. From the bubonic plague to the great fire, this historical city has stood the test of time and is now the bustling metropolitan heart of Europe.
in 61 AD Queen Boudicca stormed into London with her army with the intention of defeating the ruling Roman army. There was no attempt made to defend the city and most of it ended up burned to the ground. The levelling of the city paved the way for bricks and mortar buildings to be erected although many dwellings retained wood as the main building component. At the end of the second century, a solid stone wall standing 20ft high was built around the city to protect it from future invaders.
During the medieval age, London expanded rapidly and many streets were named after the traders that lived in them and by the end of the medieval period, London's population stood at 70,000.
By the 15th century, the population has reached a quarter of a million and London was rapidly expanding. Outbreaks of the bubonic plague killed many people, but numbers always rebounded quickly and did not appear to damage the growth of the city.
In the 17th century houses built around squares started to be constructed and the quality of accommodation improved for those who had money. London continued to be the heart of England and the majority of food, drink and fabrics were produced there. The major port of London enabled exotic goods to be imported into the city and the rise of the coffee house occurred at this time.
In the late 1800's the population was just shy of 1 million. In 1834 the houses of parliament were destroyed by fire and when they were rebuilt, the new building included the now world famous Big Ben. Big ben is actually the name of the bell contained inside the clock tower, but it is now better known as the tower itself.
During the 1940's, London was hit hard by the second world war and its underground tube was used as a shelter from the bombs raining down on the city. After the war, much of London was levelled and rebuilt, erasing much of the history that it had generated in its time. Newer buildings replaced many dwellings and gardens became a major fixture in most city homes.
Modern London is the financial hub of the world and is home to over 140 nationalities from across the world. The city now has a population of 8.67 million and continues to evolve and grow without any signs of slowing down.


text:
Marigot Bay, located on the western coast of Saint Lucia Snorkel in St. Lucia and see the beautiful coral reef Paradise beach at Soufriere Bay with a view of Piton... Go for a swim and snorkel in St. Lucia Meet some of the Marine life Relax in one of Saint Lucia's luxury resorts... Jump into some tropical waters
Holidays to St Lucia
Home|St. Lucia
St Lucia Holidays: Luxury Encompassed with Just Perfect Holidays
However you describe St Lucia, the island gives you with the feeling that you have finally found paradise. With a backdrop of Pitons sloping down to the sparkling blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, a holiday to St Lucia will invigorate and revitalise.
Cheap holidays to St Lucia don't mean compromising on luxury. Perfect for families and couples alike, the range of hotels in St Lucia offer a wide range of facilities to make your trip extra special. From boutique St Lucia hotels to ultra all inclusive St Lucia resorts, this Caribbean island has it all.
The experts at Just Perfect Holidays work closely with suppliers to ensure you get the best deal on your flight, accommodation, transfers and excursions. Contact them today for your St Lucia holiday and they can take the hassle out of planning your dream trip.
Our Selection of Hotels in St. Lucia
St. James's Club Morgan Bay, St Lucia
Sandals Halcyon Beach, St Lucia
Sandals Grande St. Lucian, St Lucia
The average flight time to St Lucia is between 8 and 9 hours
Time in St Lucia
St Lucia's timezone is GMT-4
When to go to St Lucia
The best time to visit St Lucia is truly whenever you can! The peak season between December and May has better weather but the months either side still offer good value and specials can be found in the off peak season. Like most Caribbean islands, St Lucia has celebrations and festivals throughout the year based around music, food and religious dates. Here is a sample of some of the things to do in St Lucia:
Jan: St Lucia Food & Rum Festival
Feb: Independence Day
Apr/May: St Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival
Jun: Carnival and Dennery Fish Festival
Aug/Sep: Rose Festival and Roots & Soul Festival and St Lucia Dive Festival
Oct: International Creole Day
Dec: Kalalu World Music Festival
St Lucia Visa Information
As with a lot of places, tipping in St Lucia is not compulsory. In instances of good service a 10% tip is considered standard although discretion is left to each traveller. Some restaurants will add a 10% gratuity or service charge to the bill and can be made both in US Dollars and in the local St Lucia currency of Eastern Caribbean Dollars.
What power plugs and sockets are used in St Lucia?
St Lucia plugs and sockets are the same as standard UK three pin plugs (type G). 220V / 50Hz.
The official St Lucia language is English making it an easy island to experience on holidays. Many locals also speak creole, a dialect derived from the French.
What's the food like in St Lucia?
Outside the all inclusive St Lucia hotels the dining options of the island has the distinct traits of Caribbean cuisine. With seafood, tropical fruits and spices forming a large part of the menu, dishes such as accra, a fried fish cake made from cod and spices, and fresh St Lucia lobster, prepared in several ways including steamed or even ceviche, are available throughout the nation.
Situated on the eastern edge of the Caribbean Sea, the weather in St Lucia is predominantly tropical with a distinct wet and dry season. Average temperatures remain relatively constant throughout the year, with average maximums ranging from 29°C to 31°C. Peak season is centred largely around the monsoon with the dry season between December and May having less than half the rainfall of the other months, though they still have extended periods of sunshine.
St Lucia Beaches A volcanic island, St Lucia beaches may not have the pristine white sand of other Caribbean islands, but they do come with their own unique and amazing characteristics.
From the backdrop of the Pitons at Anse des Pitons to the reef at Anse Chastanet that can be reached from the shore making it perfect for snorkelling. We Love... St Lucia Food From fresh seafood such as lobster and lambi to tropical fruits of mango, breadfruit, plantain and avocado, dishes are prepared in a variety of ways.
Fragrant and delicious, you can find local dishes everywhere from St Lucia restaurants to beach barbeques, often washed down with some of the local rum punch. We Love... Diving in St Lucia With some of the best visibility , St Lucia is a favourite amongst divers. Offering all levels of experience, the ability to see the underwater world while enjoying balmy water temperatures, the dramatic landscapes above the surface are also reflected below with everything from wall dives to shallow shelves.
With several dive sites worth exploring around the island that are abundant with marine life and corals, start planning your underwater adventure today. We Love...
OUR PICK OF ST LUCIA HOTELS
Our pick of the top hotels in St Lucia
St James's Club Morgan Bay
Providing a tropical paradise in St Lucia, guests at St James's Club Morgan Bay can be as active or as relaxed as they wish with activities on both land and sea.
The BodyHoliday
Situated in a secluded cove, The BodyHoliday is surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens and rainforest. A centre for wellbeing, you will leave revitalised from your stay.
Sitting amongst tropical palms, pristine beaches and soaring mountains, Sandals Halcyon Beach offers amazing inclusions with their 'Luxury Included' all inclusive package.
St. Lucia Holiday Packages Your Way
St Lucia resorts and hotels range from small private boutique properties to large resorts with luxurious inclusions. With a number all inclusive St Lucia hotels based along the west coast from Pigeon Island and Rodney Bay in the north to Marigot Bay just south of Castries. With options perfect for a St Lucia honeymoon to a luxury family holiday, this Caribbean island has a little of something for everyone.
In the northwest, Reduit Beach near Castries is popular with water sports including sailing, diving, and even an inflatable water park, while further north of Castries, the quieter Pigeon Island Beach offers a long stretch of sand perfect for sunbathing.
St Lucia all inclusive holidays mean guests can experience an international array of cuisine all at their fingertips, but those looking for a more cultural experience will find the island nation has a delectable flavour all its own.
Looking for more privacy? Why not stay in your own home? With villas in St Lucia offering space, comfort and luxury, and ranging from self-catering to butler service, they are the perfect place for a group or large family to experience this beautiful place in the sun.


Checklist - What do I need in order to use EXDOC?
These requirements may vary depending on which software package your company has chosen. You may need to discuss individual requirements with the software provider.
If you have any queries regarding any of the above requirements please contact the EXDOC helpdesk.
Commonwealth of Australia as represented by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources registers software products (Software Product) in respect to EXDOC on the basis that the relevant software developer or vendor (Software Provider) has applied for registration and provided the department with a declaration certifying that the Software complies with the relevant EXDOC specification. The department does not conduct any verification as a routine part of the registration process, however the department reserves the right to suspend or terminate registration of any Software Product if the department believes the Software Product may not comply with all relevant specifications or poses a threat of any to the EXDOC system or users or for any other reason that the department thinks fit.
You should thoroughly investigate and test any Software Product you are considering using and only acquire and implement it if you are fully and completely and independently satisfied that the Software Product is fully fit for the purposes you intend to use it for.
To extent permitted by law, the department makes no representation and provides no warranty or endorsement of any kind in relation to any Software Product or Software Vendor, or EXDOC, without limitation including that the software is of merchantable quality, is suitable or fit for any purpose, complies with any relevant specifications, provides any functionality, will not be subject to interruption or error, will operate as may be described, or at all, and that in no event will the department have any liability of any kind (whether direct, indirect) and no matter how occurring or arising (and including as a result of any negligence on our part) arising out of or in any way connected with any Software Product or its interaction (or inability to interact with) EXDOC.
Your selection and use of any Software Product and your use of EXDOC is at your sole risk.


!! CHINESE NEW YEAR !!
8th February - 15th February, 2008.
The LION DANCE, to bring good luck to businesses & households, loud drums & firecrackers chase away the evil 'Nian' literally meaning 'year' in Mandarin.
'Nian' the New Year monster is frighterned of loud noises, firecrackers & the colour red, hence the predominance of red banners, decorations & lanterns.
At the climax of the Lion Dance is 'Choi Cheng' meaning 'picking the green' when the lion rises on its hind legs & picks the lettuce tied with 'Lai See' the red envelopes containing money & with good luck messages written on the front. The lion then chews the leaves & spits them out at the donor to wish good luck & blessings for the New Year.


text:
Lu Xun ou Lu Yi (183—245) est stratège et tacticien du royaume du Wu durant la période des Trois Royaumes (220-280), marié à la fille de Sun Ce prénommée Sunshi. Il est le père de Lu Kang.

Il faisait souvent équipe avec Zhou Yu ou Lu Meng ou encore Zhu Ran.

Son service distingué et son intelligence lui valurent d'être promu par Sun Quan en 203. En coopérant avec Lu Meng, il parvint à vaincre Guan Yu et à reprendre la Province de Jing.

Il servit aussi en tant que Commandant en Chef à la bataille de Yiling ; il remporta une grande victoire en ordonnant à Zhu Ran de mettre le feu au camp du Shu.

Origine et jeunesse
Lu Xun nommé Yi appartient au clan Lu, un clan important dans le comté de Wu (actuelle Suzhou, dans la province du Jiangsu). Très jeune, il devint orphelin à la mort de ses parents et fut élevé par son grand oncle Lu Kang, administrateur du comté de Lujiang.  En 194, Yuan Shu, un seigneur puissant basé à Shoushun décide d'affermir sa position plus au sud. En prévision d'une attaque, Lu Xun est envoyé dans le comté du Wu où il est élevé par les fils de Lu Kang.

Service sous Sun Quan
Dans les années 200 de notre ère, il entre au service de Sun Quan, jeune dirigeant ayant hérité du territoire (JiangDong), de son frère ainé Sun Ce, mort assassiné en 200. Il officie en tant qu'officiel mineur, puis comme commandant des colonies militaires du nord de la baie d'Hangzhou. Il défait notamment le rebelle Pan Lin et réforme l'agriculture ce qui l'encourage dans la région. Il soumet également de nombreuses tribus Shanyue qu'il attire de par son bon gouvernement, ou les soumet par la force. Ces derniers sont souvent incités à la révolte par Cao Cao, puissant seigneur des plaines centrales, qui a pour but de déstabiliser la région et l'État de Sun Quan. Pour ces faits, il est commissionné au titre de "Colonel qui établit la puissance".

En 216, il accompagne le général vétéran, He Qi dans une campagne à Poyang et Yuzhang. Il est ensuite stationné à proximité de Yang Tse, proche de Jianye, la capitale de Sun Quan. Il épouse également Sun Shi, la fille de Sun Ce. Cela renforçant de fait son statut. Dans sa province, il encourage le peuplement par une politique d'expansion et de pacification sur les peuples "non chinois" et soumet le renégat Fei Zhan.

Son rôle dans la conquête de la province de Jing
Lu Meng, grand commandant des forces du Wu basé à Lukou , souhaite conquérir la province de Jing, province qui échappa au Wu à la mort de Zhou Yu. La province est gardée par Guan Yu, un général vétéran de Liu Bei. Lu Meng, en accord avec Sun Quan, projette en secret une invasion de la province. Feignant la maladie, Lu Meng est rappelé à la capitale et nomme pour lui succéder Lu Xun, qui, mis au secret, envoie plusieurs lettres à Guan Yu pour que ce dernier baisse sa garde. Le susnommé voulait ouvrir un nouveau front contre Cao Cao, qui déjà en guerre contre Liu Bei à l'est se lance dans une attaque contre le Wei, par le sud. Profitant de ce mouvement, Lu Meng attaque Guan Yu, et Lu Xun attaque la province et défait les quelques forces restées pour défendre cette dernière. Pour son rôle et sa participation, il est fait général et bénéficie d'un pouvoir militaire étendu dans la province de Jing conquise.

Victorieux à la bataille de Yiling
En 221, Liu Bei entre en guerre contre Sun Quan. Selon le roman des Trois royaumes pour venger la mort de Guan Yu, mais surtout pour récupérer la province de Jing. Lu Xun est alors promu au poste de grand commandant des armées du Wu. Adoptant une politique défensive à Yiling, il est harcelé par les officiels qui jalousent sa réussite et ses généraux, qui souhaiteraient une contrattaque, ce à quoi ce dernier se refuse. Il use alors du terrain et du climat à son avantage. En effet les troupes de Liu Bei passent tous le printemps et l'été stationnées. Souffrant de chaleur, et d'une ligne de ravitaillement lente due à l'éloignement, Liu Bei repositionne ses campements près du Yangtse. Lu Xun ayant calculé et attendant ce moment, passe à l'action et détruit ces campements, usant notamment du feu avec une flotte de guerre en soutien commandée par Zhu Ran. Les troupes de Liu Bei, qui lui-même évite de peu la capture, sont presque annihilées et laisse quantité d'équipements sur place.

Principal conseiller de Sun Quan, Chancelier Impérial du Wu et mort
Après la bataille de Yiling et l'alliance Wu/Shu restaurée, Lu Xun jouit d'un prestige immense et contrôle de facto la province de Jing pour le compte de Sun Quan. Il devient de plus le conseiller personnel de ce dernier, le conseillant sur sa gouvernance et donnant son aval pour des campagnes militaires. Il s'oppose notamment à la campagne de découverte de l'île  de Taiwan. En 229, quand Sun Quan assume le titre d'Empereur du Wu, Lu Xun devint grand tuteur de l'héritier présomptif, Sun Deng . En 244, âgé de , suivant la mort de Gu Yong, il devient chancelier impérial. Dans les dernières années de sa vie, il est pris dans la tourmente de la succession, comme beaucoup d'officiels du Wu. En effet, Sun Deng est mort, et deux autres fils de Sun Quan, Sun He et Sun Ba se querellent pour la succession. Lu Xun supporte Sun He, et est pour cela durement réprimé par Sun Quan, qui l'exile. Il meurt peu de temps après, en 245, de ressentiments .

Descendance
Lu Xun épousa Dame Sun ou Sun Shi qui lui donna deux fils :
 Un fils mort en bas âge.
 Lu Kang (226-274) général et stratège du Wu.

Notes et références

Bibliographie
Rafe de Crespigny, A biographical dictionnary of Later Han to the Three Kingdoms (23-220 AD), Boston, Brill, 2007
Rafe de Crespigny, Generals of the South, Canberra, The Australian National University, 1990

Voir aussi

Articles de Wikipédia

 Trois Royaumes de Chine et Chroniques des Trois Royaumes
 Dynastie Han
 Personnalités du royaume de Wu

Héros des Trois Royaumes
Naissance en 183
Décès en 245
Militaire chinois du IIIe siècle

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


The foot is made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles, and numerous tendons. Complex biomechanics keep all these parts in the right position and moving together. Given these intricacies, it is not surprising that most people will experience some problem with their feet at some time in their lives.
Seven short tarsal bones make up the heel and back of the instep.
Five metatarsal bones spread from the back of the foot toward front and make up the structure for the ball of the foot. Each metatarsal is associated with one of the toes.
Fourteen phalanges, small bones, form the toe structure.
Tarsal and metatarsal bones provide the structure for the arch of the foot.
Bands of ligaments connect and hold all the bones in place.
A thick layer of fatty tissue under the sole helps absorb the pressure and shock that comes from walking and everyday movements.


text:
Octavien throws herself into the record books
March 2, 2004 12:00 am by Chris WagenheimAsst.
The USF indoor track team may not have come back from its conference tournament No. 1, but the team does have a reason to applaud senior Dayana Octavien.
Octavien, for the second year in a row, has come back from the Conference USA indoor track tournament as C-USA Athlete of the Year. The recognition came after she shattered a USF and C-USA record in the weight throw with a mark of 69-9.5.
"She was almost taken aback," said USF track and field coach Greg Thiel. Octavien's throw not only broke records, it automatically qualified her for the NCAA championships March 12-13 in Fayetteville, Ark.
"She is just getting better and better," Thiel said. "I don't think she has a cap."
Although Octavien is the only Bull to have an automatic bid to the championships, other members of the team are still expected to travel to Arkansas. Senior runner Alexis McGaffagan and junior thrower Chandra Brewer both have provisional marks and a good chance of making the trip.
The Bulls, who participated in the event Friday and Saturday, were leading by 11.5 points the first day of competition but could not hold on as TCU went on to claim No. 1. The Horned Frogs blew by the Bulls on Saturday on their way to 125 points. USF finished with 97.5 points, barely edging out Houston, which finished with 92 points.
"(The Frogs) were better than we were, maybe not just on that day, but right now," Thiel said.
"We told the kids today that they need to step it up more."
Despite missing out on No. 1, the Bulls came back with personal victories in more than a few events. Bente General won the 800 with a time of 2:15:19 while freshman Megan Malone won the pole vault with a mark of 12-5.5.
"We were pleasantly surprised, but not entirely surprised," Thiel said. "Megan has been jumping well."
Another win that was even less of a surprise was a victory in the shot put where Chandra Brewer claimed No. 1 with a mark of 49-7.25. Brewer was followed closely by teammate Octavien who came in second with a mark of 48-7.25.
"It is a great rivalry, but it's not (a rivalry)," Thiel said. "They each have an event that they are good at."
The Bulls will be back in action Saturday when they begin the outdoor season at the UCF invite in Orlando.


"The bacon was thick and chewy, salty and and a little obscene. A slab of head cheese tasted clean, sweet and meaty, but the smoked Virginia-style ham was the true star: It acted more like a funky prosciutto, paper-thin pieces tearing apart under their own weight. It took a year of work, and you could taste the invested time. And no complaints about a soft bologna.


text:
The Michael Jackson Reel
The Michael Jackson Reel"
Christina Chaffin
KDay Program Director
(Met The Jacksons on more than one occasion)
Left to right: KDay On Air Personality Greg Michaels, Tito, Randy, J.J. Johnson, Marlon, Michael, KDay Public Affairs Director Derek Clemons
J.J. Johnson shares a brief flashback of The Jacksons through his memories in radio.
"My program director Jim Maddox made arrangements for the group to be interviewed by Tom Reed at KDay's radio station. Now I don't remember everything that was going on, but it was quite a night. Employees were hanging around after work and that just doesn't happen at radio stations. I don't care who's coming in. Employees don't hang around after work just because a star is going to be there. Not in Los Angeles, they don't. But this was The Jacksons."
"We hosted them and provided a great spread of food. (Somebody from the station went out and got a bunch of food, and KDay's studio was pretty big, so the station was packed with people). Well, a coworker of mine named Guy Stewart and myself stuck around and went into the production studio, which was right across the hall from where the group was set to be interviewed. That's when The Jacksons went in the studio with Tom Reed."
"They visited the station on more than one occasion and were really cool guys. I've got another photo of us all in the KDay Radio Station parking lot. I'm telling you, they were a great group of guys. Michael was shy, but very friendly."
I've got other general memories and photos with them as well, but these are two great ones from the past."
Left to right: KDay's Jared Brian Roberts, Randy, Marlon, J.J. Johnson, Michael, Tito and Account Executive Ken Thompson
1580 KDay Radio Station. Personal Business Card of J.J. Johnson
Leave Feedback! The MJ Reel Calendar


text:
Kermit Erasmus Net Worth 2018: What is this football/soccer player worth?
Kermit Erasmus is a professional football/soccer player who played Forward (association football); Winger for AFC Eskilstuna as number 95. Erasmus was born on July 8, 1990, in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. This article examines Kermit Erasmus's net worth.
Kermit Erasmus Career and Earnings/Salary
Over 2007-2008, Erasmus played for Supersport United earning 10 caps and scoring 1 goals. During 2008-2010, Erasmus played for Feyenoord earning 4 caps and scoring 0 goals. In 2009-2010, Erasmus played for SBV Excelsior (loan) earning 35 caps and scoring 11 goals. In 2010-2013, Erasmus played for Supersport United earning 57 caps and scoring 14 goals. From 2013-2016, Erasmus played for Orlando Pirates earning 65 caps and scoring 17 goals. From 2016-2018, Erasmus played for Stade Rennais F.C. earning 12 caps and scoring 1 goals. From 2018-, Erasmus played for AFC Eskilstuna earning 0 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Kermit Erasmus also played nationally. During 2006-2007, Erasmus played for the South Africa national under-17 football team scoring 6 goals, with 7 caps. During 2008-2010, Erasmus played for the South Africa national under-20 football team with 8 caps and 4 goals. In 2010-, Erasmus played for the South Africa national football team earning 12 caps and scoring 2 goals.
Kermit Erasmus Net Worth 2018
Professional soccer players can take home plenty of money. But compensations depend on many different circumstances. These include the player's country and of course, their ranking. At the top level, players in Great Britain and Europe can make $50 million or more. In Latin America, top footballers make $1-2 million a year, and in countries where soccer/football is not as popular, such as the USA and China, players receive $200k per year. The smallest paying leagues pay under $50,000 per year.
Kermit Erasmus net worth: soccer/football salary distribution
So what is football/soccer player Kermit Erasmus's net worth in 2018? Our estimate for Kermit Erasmus's net worth as of 2018 is: $3 million
Here are some related football/soccer players: Lars Jacobsen, Lewis Buxton, Peter Ramage, James Wilson, Christer Youssef, Sergiu Homei, Sergiu Homei, Aldo de Nigris, Cristian Llama, Morgaro Gomis, and Chris Turner.


Exclusive: Saudi Arabia, Russia Agreed In September To Lift Oil Output, Told U.S. Fed's Powell sees 'remarkably positive outlook' for economy that may be 'too good to be true.' This bull market run has echoes of the late 1920s, Nobel Prize-winning economist Shiller says. U.S. Gross National Debt jumps by $1.27 trillion in fiscal 2018, hits $21.5 trillion. Italy budget concession hopes switch risk sentiment back on. Putin tells Trump to blame guy in the mirror for high oil prices. Mortgage fraud is getting worse as more people lie about their income to qualify for loans. Auto stocks tumble. Dollar hits six-week highs on hawkish Fed. New York investigating Trump tax dodging. Fed's Evans says comfortable with a December rate hike.


text:
Power and belonging
What connects us as human beings and what it means to belong?
The shadow of the EU referendum still loomed, whilst the General Election of the week before, as well as the Grenfell tower disaster provided an environment for discussion about change and power within the capital. There was a palpable sense of frustration and powerlessness within the city and we wanted to create space to talk about things that matters to ordinary people.
Through this edition, we wanted to show that there is more that connects us as human being, than there is that divides us. With 800 participants taking part in 19 events events over the course of 3 days, we promoted stories of resilience and hope amongst each other in the turbulent and dark times London has faced post-tragic events.
The festival provided an opportunity to share our lived experiences with each other, debate, question and challenge ourselves to think and act differently. We invited old and new friends to talk about what makes us feel at home, wherever and whatever home is, exploring identity, language and culture. Two of the key areas of discussion that came out in every session over the course of the three days were: power and belonging.
Why is it important that everyone in society needs to be empowered? If we are truly going to craft solutions to our most pressing challenges, it is vital that every actor in a community feels like they have the power to change their surroundings for the better.
Where does power lie in society? With government? Large, unaccountable companies? Wealthy individuals? Or is it something that exists more widely?
We saw through the 2017 festival that people within their communities can discover their own power, and that people coming together can bring about change. It remains a large task for civil society to create a shift in where power and control lies, but we saw some examples of how this might take place through the festival.
From hearing about the #shevotes campaign, to artist Richard Dedominici's Shed your fears installation, to the Alternative UK talking through the politics of everyday, and small acts of political activism- we experienced first hand an appetite to create discussions and dialogues about power and power structures.
'Power relations are multiple, local and diffuse through social relations.'
Capitalism: The unofficial story
Going beyond our current political culture
Language, oppression and power
Belonging is the idea of being part of something where you are accepted. In a diverse city like London, what does this mean? What do we want to belong to?
London is somewhere that is often criticised for a lack of community, and with levels of social isolation and loneliness on the rise, it is understandable why. But what was demonstrated over the course of the three days of the Unusual Suspects Festival is that there are a number of people and communities working together to provide a sense of belonging in the city.
'Belonging in London means feeling a sense of ownership of the city. That the city is yours and that you are part of a community. And that you can be respected for who you are and that you can be who you are.'
Matthew Ryder - Deputy Mayor, Greater London Authority
A community oasis in the city
Conversation that matters
See the full list of sessions and activities.
See our past festivals
Northern Ireland 2016


The Thousand-Year Door has gathered less traction than its N64 counterpart, so there are lesser tools available for hacking the game. There are a few, though!
A suite of tools that can convert various image formats used by the Gamecube, .tpl being one of them. Said subtool is named TplMii.
A tool that can be used to edit and rebuild Nintendo GameCube isos. Can extract and replace files, rebuild to a custom rom, as well as wipe garbage and change banner information.
A custom fork of Audacity maintained by jackoalan. It has the capability to open .stm, .dsp, as well as a few other proprietary audio formats. Can export saved work to .stm or .dsp as well.
A tool that can be used to create patches for TTYD. Easy and not too complicated to use.


text:
package org.apache.spark.sql

import org.apache.spark.sql.execution.datasources.hbase.Logging
import org.scalatest.{BeforeAndAfterAll, BeforeAndAfterEach, FunSuite}

import org.apache.hadoop.hbase.util.Bytes
import org.apache.spark.sql.execution.datasources.hbase
import org.apache.spark.sql.execution.datasources.hbase.{Bound, ScanRange}
import org.apache.spark.sql.types.BinaryType

class ScanRangeTestSuite  extends FunSuite with BeforeAndAfterEach with BeforeAndAfterAll  with Logging {

  implicit val order =  BinaryType.ordering
  var num = 1

  def display() {
    logInfo(s"test case $num:")
    num += 1
  }
  test("Test andRange 1") {
    val v = ScanRange.and(ScanRange(Some(Bound(50, true)), Some(Bound(100, false))),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(52, false))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(80, true)), Some(Bound(120, false)))))
    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))
    val ret = Set(ScanRange(Some(Bound(50, true)), Some(Bound(52, false))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound(80, true)), Some(Bound(100, false)))
    )
    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }
  test("Test andRange 2") {
    val v = ScanRange.and(ScanRange(Some(Bound(50, false)), Some(Bound(100, false))),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(52, true))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(80, false)), Some(Bound(120, false)))))

    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))
    val ret = Set(ScanRange(Some(Bound(50, false)), Some(Bound(52, true))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound(80, false)), Some(Bound(100, false)))
    )
    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }
  test("Test andRange 3") {
    val v = ScanRange.and(ScanRange(None, Some(Bound(100, false))),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(52, true))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(80, false)), Some(Bound(120, false)))))

    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(52, true))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound(80, false)), Some(Bound(100, false)))
    )
    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test andRange 4") {
    val v = ScanRange.and(ScanRange[Int](None, None),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(52, true))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(80, false)), Some(Bound(120, false)))))

    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))
    val ret = Set(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(52, true))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound(80, false)), Some(Bound(120, false)))
    )
    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test andRange 5") {
    val v = ScanRange.and(ScanRange[Int](None, None),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(52, true))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(80, false)), None)))

    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(52, true))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound(80, false)), None)
    )
    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test andRange 6") {
    val v = ScanRange.and(ScanRange[Int](None, None),
      Array(ScanRange(None, Some(Bound(52, true))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(80, false)), None)))

    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(None, Some(Bound(52, true))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound(80, false)), None)
    )
    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test andRange 7") {
    val v = ScanRange.and(ScanRange(Some(Bound(50, true)), Some(Bound(100, false))),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(50, false))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(100, true)), Some(Bound(120, false)))))
    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))
    val ret = Set.empty
    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test andRange 8") {
    val v = ScanRange.and(ScanRange(Some(Bound(50, true)), Some(Bound(50, true))),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(50, false))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(50, false)), None)))
    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))
    val ret = Set.empty
    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test andRange 9") {
    val v = ScanRange.and(ScanRange(Some(Bound(50, true)), Some(Bound(50, true))),
      Array(ScanRange[Int](None, None)))
    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))
    val ret = Set(ScanRange(Some(Bound(50, true)), Some(Bound(50, true))))
    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test andRange 19") {
    val v = ScanRange.and(ScanRange[Int](None, None),
      Array(ScanRange[Int](None, None)))

    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange[Int](None, None))

    assert(v.size == ret.size && v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test andRange 20") {
    val v = ScanRange.and(
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(10, true)), Some(Bound(20, true))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(30, true)), Some(Bound(40, true)))),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(5, true)), Some(Bound(15, false))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(35, true)), Some(Bound(45, false)))))

    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(Some(Bound(10, true)), Some(Bound(15, false))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound(35, true)), Some(Bound(40, true))))

    assert(v.size == ret.size && v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test andRange 21") {
    val v = ScanRange.and(
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(5, true)), Some(Bound(15, false)))),
      Array(ScanRange[Int](None, None)))

    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(Some(Bound(5, true)), Some(Bound(15, false))))

    assert(v.size == ret.size && v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test orRange 1") {
    val v = ScanRange.or(ScanRange(Some(Bound(50, true)), Some(Bound(100, false))),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(60, false))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(80, true)), Some(Bound(120, false))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(150, true)), Some(Bound(200, false)))))
    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(120, false))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound(150, true)), Some(Bound(200, false))))

    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test orRange 2") {
    val v = ScanRange.or(ScanRange(Some(Bound(50, true)), Some(Bound(100, false))),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(50, false))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(100, true)), Some(Bound(120, false)))))
    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(120, false))))

    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test orRange 3") {
    val v = ScanRange.or(ScanRange(Some(Bound(50, false)), Some(Bound(100, false))),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(50, false))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(100, true)), Some(Bound(120, false)))))
    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(50, false))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound(50, false)), Some(Bound(120, false))))
    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test orRange 4") {
    val v = ScanRange.or(ScanRange(None, Some(Bound(100, false))),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(50, false))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(100, true)), Some(Bound(120, false)))))
    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(None, Some(Bound(120, false))))
    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test orRange 5") {
    val v = ScanRange.or(ScanRange(None, Some(Bound(100, false))),
      Array(ScanRange(None, Some(Bound(50, false))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(100, true)), Some(Bound(120, false)))))
    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(None, Some(Bound(120, false))))
    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test orRange 6") {
    val v = ScanRange.or(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(100, false))),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(50, false))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(100, true)), None)))
    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), None))
    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test orRange 7") {
    val v = ScanRange.or(ScanRange(None, Some(Bound(100, false))),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(50, false))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(100, true)), None)))
    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(None, None))
    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test orRange 8") {
    val v = ScanRange.or(ScanRange(Some(Bound(50, true)), Some(Bound(150, false))),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(60, false))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(80, true)), Some(Bound(120, false))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(150, true)), Some(Bound(200, false)))))
    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(200, false))))

    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test orRange 9") {
    val v = ScanRange.or(ScanRange(Some(Bound(70, true)), None),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(60, false))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(80, true)), Some(Bound(120, false))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(150, true)), Some(Bound(200, false)))))
    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(Some(Bound(0, true)), Some(Bound(60, false))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound(70, true)), None))

    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test orRange 10") {
    val v = ScanRange.or(ScanRange(Some(Bound(70, true)), Some(Bound(70, true))),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(71, true)), Some(Bound(71, true)))))
    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(Some(Bound(70, true)), Some(Bound(70, true))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound(71, true)), Some(Bound(71, true))))

    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test orRange 11") {
    val v = ScanRange.or(ScanRange(Some(Bound(70, true)), Some(Bound(70, true))),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(70, true)), Some(Bound(71, true)))))
    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(Some(Bound(70, true)), Some(Bound(71, true))))

    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test orRange 12") {
    val v = ScanRange.or(ScanRange(Some(Bound(70, true)), Some(Bound(70, true))),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(70, false)), Some(Bound(71, true)))))
    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(Some(Bound(70, true)), Some(Bound(71, true))))

    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test orRange 13") {
    val v = ScanRange.or(ScanRange(Some(Bound(70, true)), Some(Bound(70, true))),
      Array(ScanRange(None, Some(Bound(70, false)))))
    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(None, Some(Bound(70, true))))

    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test orRange 14") {
    val v = ScanRange.or(ScanRange(Some(Bound(70, true)), Some(Bound(70, true))),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(70, false)), None)))
    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(Some(Bound(70, true)), None))

    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test orRange 15") {
    val v = ScanRange.or(ScanRange(Some(Bound(80, false)), Some(Bound(90, false))),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(70, true)), Some(Bound(70, true)))))
    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(Some(Bound(70, true)), Some(Bound(70, true))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound(80, false)), Some(Bound(90, false))))

    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test orRange 16") {
    val v = ScanRange.or(ScanRange(Some(Bound(80, false)), Some(Bound(90, false))),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(100, true)), Some(Bound(100, true)))))
    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(Some(Bound(100, true)), Some(Bound(100, true))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound(80, false)), Some(Bound(90, false))))

    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test orRange 17") {
    val tmp =       Array(
      ScanRange(Some(Bound("r20", true)), Some(Bound("r20", true))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound("row005", true)), Some(Bound("row005", true))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound("row020", true)), Some(Bound("row020", true))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound("row040", false)), Some(Bound("row050", true)))
    )
    val v = ScanRange.or(ScanRange(None, Some(Bound("row005", true))),tmp)
    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(
      ScanRange(None, Some(Bound("row005", true))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound("row020", true)), Some(Bound("row020", true))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound("row040", false)), Some(Bound("row050", true)))
    )

    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test orRange 18") {
    val tmp =       Array(
      ScanRange(Some(Bound(Bytes.toBytes(s"r20"), true)), Some(Bound(Bytes.toBytes(s"r20"), true))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound(Bytes.toBytes(s"row005"), true)), Some(Bound(Bytes.toBytes(s"row005"), true))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound(Bytes.toBytes(s"row020"), true)), Some(Bound(Bytes.toBytes(s"row020"), true))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound(Bytes.toBytes(s"row040"), false)), Some(Bound(Bytes.toBytes(s"row050"), true)))
    )
    val v = ScanRange.or(ScanRange(None, Some(Bound(Bytes.toBytes(s"row005"), true))),tmp)
    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(
      ScanRange(None, Some(Bound(Bytes.toBytes(s"row005"), true))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound(Bytes.toBytes(s"row020"), true)), Some(Bound(Bytes.toBytes(s"row020"), true))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound(Bytes.toBytes(s"row040"), false)), Some(Bound(Bytes.toBytes(s"row050"), true)))
    )

    assert(v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test orRange 19") {
    val v = ScanRange.or(ScanRange(Some(Bound(10, true)), Some(Bound(20, true))),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(10, true)), Some(Bound(20, true)))))

    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(Some(Bound(10, true)), Some(Bound(20, true))))

    assert(v.size == ret.size && v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test orRange 20") {
    val v = ScanRange.or(ScanRange[Int](None, None),
      Array(ScanRange[Int](None, None)))

    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange[Int](None, None))

    assert(v.size == ret.size && v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test orRange 21") {
    val v = ScanRange.or(ScanRange(Some(Bound(10, true)), Some(Bound(20, true))),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(10, true)), Some(Bound(20, false)))))

    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(Some(Bound(10, true)), Some(Bound(20, true))))

    assert(v.size == ret.size && v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test orRange 22") {
    val v = ScanRange.or(
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(10, true)), Some(Bound(20, true))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(30, true)), Some(Bound(40, true)))),
      Array(ScanRange(Some(Bound(5, true)), Some(Bound(15, false))),
        ScanRange(Some(Bound(35, true)), Some(Bound(45, false)))))

    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange(Some(Bound(5, true)), Some(Bound(20, true))),
      ScanRange(Some(Bound(30, true)), Some(Bound(45, false))))

    assert(v.size == ret.size && v.toSet == ret)
  }

  test("Test orRange 23") {
    implicit val order: Ordering[Array[Byte]] =  hbase.ord//BinaryType.ordering
    val v = ScanRange.or(
      Array(ScanRange[Array[Byte]](Some(Bound[Array[Byte]](Bytes.toBytes("row005"), true)),
        Some(Bound[Array[Byte]](Bytes.toBytes("row005"), true)))),
      Array(ScanRange[Array[Byte]](Some(Bound[Array[Byte]](Array.fill(6)(0: Byte), true)),
        Some(Bound[Array[Byte]](Bytes.toBytes("row005"), true))),
        ScanRange[Array[Byte]](Some(Bound(Array.fill(6)(Byte.MinValue), true)),
          Some(Bound[Array[Byte]](Array.fill(6)(-1: Byte), true)))))

    display
    v.foreach(x => logDebug(x.toString))

    val ret = Set(ScanRange[Array[Byte]](Some(Bound[Array[Byte]](Array.fill(6)(0: Byte), true)),
      Some(Bound[Array[Byte]](Bytes.toBytes("row005"), true))),
      ScanRange[Array[Byte]](Some(Bound[Array[Byte]](Array.fill(6)(Byte.MinValue), true)),
        Some(Bound[Array[Byte]](Array.fill(6)(-1: Byte), true))))

    assert(v.size == ret.size && v.toSet == ret)
  }
}


I receive many calls each year from people injured from slip and fall, and trip and fall accidents on Boston sidewalks. Sometimes, if it can be shown you fell on a privately owned section of the sidewalk, your case may be a decent case. However, if you fell on a publically owned section of the sidewalk, then your case may be a little more complicated.
Due to old and uneven sidewalks and streets, and often snowy and icy winter conditions, there is a high incidence of slip and fall and trip and fall accidents in Boston. These accidents can cause very serious injuries. Unfortunately, these claims are difficult for two reasons. First, you must generally put the City of Boston on notice within thirty days of the accident. Second, depending on where you fell, there are often monetary caps on the City's liability for these accidents.
If you have slipped and fell, or tripped and fell on a Boston sidewalk or street, you should notify the City of the accident as soon as possible. These claims are tough to begin with (liability in slip and fall and trip and fall accidents is always a challenge) notwithstanding the notice requirements and caps on damages.


A former stripper who rose up the ranks to become a sales director at Insys Therapeutics gave a doctor a lap dance as she utilized all her assets to get him to prescribe a dangerous opioid, a court has heard.
In the seedy world of pharmaceutical sales sometimes you just gotta be willing to go the extra mile for clients. In a classic example of the hard-sell, ex-stripper Sunrise Lee once gave a lap dance to a doctor the company was pressuring to get his patients on its addictive fentanyl spray, Subsys, a former Insys employee has testified in federal court in Boston.
Jurors heard the salacious testimony in the first criminal trial of painkiller manufacturer executives over conduct that authorities say contributed to a US opioid abuse epidemic that has killed tens of thousands of people a year, Reuters reports.
Former Insys sales representative Holly Brown said the racy dance took place after Insys began rewarding the doctor for prescribing its painkillers by paying him to speak at sham events that were billed as opportunities for other physicians to learn about the drug.
In reality the speaking events were actually just social gatherings for doctors and their friends, prosecutors say.
The doctor, Paul Madison, is just one of many whom Lee and four colleagues, including wealthy Insys founder John Kapoor, conspired to bribe to boost sales of Subsys, prosecutors allege. They say the former exotic dancer was hired as a "closer" with doctors targeted by the drug's marketing program.
"He had his hands sort of inappropriately all over her chest," she said. During cross-examination by Lee's attorney, Brown agreed that Madison "appeared to be taking advantage of Ms Lee".
She also told the court that at the time, Madison ran a "notorious" medical practice. In a 2012 email shown to jurors she described it as a "shady pill mill." Prosecutors say Insys paid Madison at least $70,800 in speaker fees.
The US Food and Drug Administration has only approved Subsys for treating cancer pain. Prosecutors allege doctors paid by Insys often prescribed Subsys to patients without cancer. The defendants have all pleaded not guilty to racketeering conspiracy.


text:
Q: Difference between map(( )=> { }) and map(( )=>( )). Please look at brackets after arrow please When using map function in js, mostly I see people using curly brackets but sometimes they use small brackets after arrow. Why is that ?When using curly brackets, I get error sometimes

A: foo.map((x) => (x))

Is equivalent to:
foo.map(function (x) {
  return x
})

foo.map((x) => { x })

Is equivalent to
foo.map(function (x) {
  x
})

When wrapping in parenthesis (which are unnecessary but sometimes a useful visual aid), the right-hand side is being immediately returned. When using curly braces, you're beginning a new block which can contain any number of statements (and should also include a return, unless you're intentionally trying to get an array of undefineds).

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


text:
Demir Hisar (), also known as Železnik (), is an area spreading on the South West part of Macedonia to the North West of the Pelagonian plain, around the river flow of the Crna River with her inflows. The greater parts of the surrounding area of Demir Hisar are smaller hills and mountains, and a small part which is spread around the mentioned river is low lands. A signature of this area are the mountains Bigla, Ilinska and Plakenska, on which is the highest peak reaching 2000 m which separates the region of Demir Hisar with the lake regions of Prespa and Ohrid.

Name
The name of Demir Hisar derives from the treasure of iron which the surrounding mountains in this region have, which is why it is called Iron Fortress. The name has been changed according to the ruler and his ruling period. When it was ruled by the Ottoman army, the name was changed into "Demir Hisar" which in their language also means "Iron Fortress". "Demir Hisar" was maintained as the town's name when in Yugoslavia, and remained so in Macedonia.

Population

The community of Demir Hisar comprises 10,610 inhabitants, 0.53% of the population of Macedonia, and 21% of them live in the town Demir Hisar. The town is spread over 473 km² and it is accounted that nearly 23.6 people live per square kilometre. With the new structure of the territory of the Republic of Macedonia, the municipality of Sopotnica was integrated into Demir Hisar municipality. Today the municipality of Demir Hisar is spread over a territory of 473 km². As part of this municipality, 41 inhabited places are included, from which the central part is the town Demir hisar with a population of 2,447.

History

The community started developing somewhere in 1945 soon after the end of the Second World War. First in Demir Hisar was formed a political – social administrative community – Local public administration, and it was placed in the village of Lopatica.

Demir Hisar as a  community is an independent society which is in constant progress, and now is a well-developed and well-known place in the Republic, with their own systems for water, electricity, garbage disposal systems and extensive roads that lead to neighbouring communities.

Culture

Folk ensemble "Ilinden" works in the Cultural Educational Centre. It has a small, middle, and big group, own orchestra with a total of 150 members. The ensemble was formed in 1993. With it work three choreographers as external collaborators of the CEC. At repertoire of folk ensemble there are 10 choreographies which are presented afore citizens of Demir Hisar, in neighborhood municipalities and wide in Macedonia and abroad (Serbia and Montenegro, Bulgaria and Austria). In these places ensemble "Ilinden" has received widespread recognition and awards.

Mention must be made of participation in festivals like "Ilindenski Denovi" Bitola, "Injevo" -Radovis, "10 days Krusevo Republic" - Krusevo, days of Cultural Educational Centres of Macedonia, etc.

Guests of ensemble "Ilinden" have been many ensembles from many countries like, "Ograzdence" - Petric (Bulgaria), "Nisan" - Sandanski (Bulgaria), "Kapance" - Razgrad (Bulgaria), "Tanasko Rajic" - Cacak (Serbia and Montenegro), "Stubline" -Obrenovac (Serbia and Montenegro) and "Floricanka" - Razin (Moldavia).
Cultural Educational Centre "Ilinden" - Demir Hisar, with Folk Ensemble up to now have great cooperation with other Cultural Educational Centers in Macedonia, and that cooperation brings many collective concerts (with Krusevo, Makedonski Brod, Demir Kapija) and concerts with ensembles "Ilinden" - Bitola, and "Vlado Tasevski" - Skopje.

Ilinden plans many new visits for the future in Macedonia as well as abroad.

External links
http://www.demirhisar.gov.mk

Geography of North Macedonia


The residual value of a property beyond mortgage or liability. The value of real property in excess of debt. The interest or value that an owner has in real estate over and above the mortgage and other liens against it; outright ownership.


The following section lists releases that consist entirely of Misfits, Samhain, or Danzig cover songs.
This tribute album features bands from Louisville, KY.
The majority of the bands featured on this Swedish compilation are from Sweden or northern Europe.
This German album includes cover songs by ten German bands and three Swedish bands. May B. Dead and Tommy Favorite of Vampyre State Building designed the album artwork.
Caroline Records made a pair of one-sided acetates in black sleeves, both labeled "Trutone, Inc. 12/13/96."
4 black vinyl test pressing copies.
Test pressing copies have blank center labels and "12/96" etched into matrix.
Most colored vinyl copies include streaks of the other vinyl colors. This is especially evident in the green vinyl copies.
This black vinyl version is identical to the black vinyl version of the 1st pressing.
These copies have a small white strip printed over part of the bar code symbol.
LP copies include a recording information sheet. All formats include "File in the Misfits section. (CAR 138)" sticker on the cover.
The person singing the last verse of the "Last Caress" track is a Glenn Danzig vocal impersonator who worked at the studio where NOFX recorded the track.
5 gray marble test pressings.
Test pressings come in an imitation 3 Hits From Hell sleeve.
Blue vinyl copies have a blue star on the front cover.
Gold vinyl copies have a gold star on the front cover.
Black vinyl copies have no colored stars on the front cover.
5 gold/blue swirled vinyl copies.
Gold/blue swirled copies have a gold/blue star on the front cover.
Green vinyl copies have a green star on the front cover.
1 gold/black swirled vinyl copy.
The gold/black swirled copy has a gold/black star on the front cover.
1 blue/black swirled vinyl copy.
The blue/black swirled copy has a blue/black star on the front cover.
All copies come with a Fandango Records merchandise list.
This tribute was available through mail order only and features bands with members who subscribe to the Misfits Bible Internet mailing list.
The CD is completely black except for "Art Zawodny" in gray, cursive lettering.
This version includes the original booklet and back tray insert. The booklet front has Kevin Kuder's artwork, the back has John Andino's artwork, and the tray insert lists band names.
This version has hand-numbered CDs issued with an alternate booklet and back tray insert. The booklet front has a smaller version of Kevin Kuder's artwork, the back has John Andino's artwork, and the tray insert has a complete track listing. The booklet includes also biographical information for Danzig, Jerry, and, Doyle and the CD spine lists "Blacklight Records 98001."
Some of the first 350 copies were distributed with a 45-page 8.5" x 11" booklet with biographies for each contributing band.
This tribute album features bands whose members subscribed to the Misfits Bible Internet mailing list.
This album was released in Spain.
The majority of these tracks were originally released on the Hell On Earth...Hail To Misfits tribute album.
This album was released in The Netherlands.


text:
12-year-old girl arrested for carjacking and murder
Johnny Danilo Villatoro
By: Shifra Unger
(Scroll down for video) A 12-year-old girl was arrested and charged with murder and carjacking, according to police reports from North Carolina.
Additionally, two teenagers along with the 12-year-old have been charged in the shooting death of a North Carolina man during a carjacking.
Investigators say the three approached a 35-year-old man, Johnny Danilo Villatoro, in Durham County Friday night and asked for a ride before the carjacking and the shooting.
Authorities found Villatoro lying in the street. He was rushed to a hospital where he died from a gunshot wound.
Police also said that the 12-year-old suspect accidentally shot herself in the stomach and leg while inside Villatoro's car. She was being treated for non-life-threatening injuries in a local hospital and was expected to survive.
Authorities said that the two other suspects ages 14 and 16, are being charged with murder.
Mobile video not loading? Click here to view


text:
David Snyder is the potential U.S. Representative for  from Carver, Minnesota. The district includes most of the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities, as well as St. Cloud, Minnesota. During the 2016 election, he will be facing the Republican nominee, Tom Emmer. Before expressing his interest as a congressman, he was previously a helicopter pilot in the United States Army, where he attained the Chief Warrant Officer rank.

U.S. House of Representatives

2016 election
On May 22, 2016, the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party endorsed Snyder at the nominee for the election in . Snyder won the initial endorsement out of defeating potential nominees Judy Adams and Bob Helland by receiving 74 out of 118 ballots. Following the announcement, Snyder raised between $16,000 and $20,000 for his campaign.

References

External links
Campaign website

Living people
Minnesota Democrats
People from Carver County, Minnesota
Year of birth missing (living people)
United States Army aviators


Whether it is a house or a condo, old or new, inspect your home before you buy it!
It is not uncommon in a real estate transaction for a deal to fall apart because of a home inspection. Before you purchase a home, you should learn as much as you can about the property. Since no home is perfect and even new homes have deficiencies, make sure that the repairs needed are within your financial means and do not exceed the current market value. By spending few hundred dollars, you will save thousands.
You may also try the local yellow pages.


A Weekend Road Trip... Style this Cotton / Polyester number with a vintage tee & mules for an effortless cool look. This romper features front pockets & adjustable tie up shoulders for an easy fit. Please note shirt worn underneath is not included.


20 Stone Exterior House Designs 2016 Uploaded by erwin on Sunday, February 10th, 2019 in category small house plans with pictures.
See also 20 Stone Exterior House Designs 2017 from small house plans with pictures Topic.
Here we have another image 70 Stone Exterior House Designs 2018 featured under 20 Stone Exterior House Designs 2016. We hope you enjoyed it and if you want to download the pictures in high quality, simply right click the image and choose "Save As". Thanks for reading 20 Stone Exterior House Designs 2016.


This event is part of Giorno della Memoria under the auspices of the Consulate General of Italy and in collaboration with Centro Primo Levi. Additional information available at www.primolevicenter.org.
On the occasion of the Off-Broadway run of Ensemble for the Romantic Century's theatrical concert Maestro, starring John Noble as Arturo Toscanini. Running January 3 - February 9 only at the Duke Theater on 42nd Street. Click here for further info and tickets.


As a chemist, you can move seamlessly between areas such as forensics, drug development and nanotechnology. You'll be able to keep your options open on which area to specialise in until later in the degree.
In the first two years, you'll get a broad introduction to all areas of chemistry while developing the practical and theoretical skills modern chemists need. This includes understanding the theories of chemical behaviour and how they are applied. You will also develop skills in experimental chemistry and in designing experiments to test hypotheses.
All of our chemistry degrees have the same core units in the first year which gives you the flexibility to switch courses.
We have links with some of the industry's leading companies. Recent employers include GlaxoSmithKline, Syngenta, AkzoNobel and Pfizer.


text:
Home/News/Games/
Ubisoft Forward Announced for July 7th for Skull & Bones With A "Multi-Game Showcase" Coming in September
By Huzaifa Haroon July 5, 2022
Huzaifa is a Global Student Entrepreneur Award winner.
Ubisoft Forward | Ubisoft
Just a few days ago, Ubisoft announced that it would be attending Gamescom 2022 this September. This meant that the company would likely hold a massive showcase announcing new games and providing updates on old ones. However, with so much under Ubisoft's belt, everyone was wondering how the studio would tackle the amount of exciting news to be shared.
Of course, revealing everything at Gamescom wouldn't be ideal since it would make the show too crammed. Plus, it's better to give some announcements enough time to stay in the news before moving on to the next, something that would be impossible with a host of things being announced at once.
Apparently, Ubisoft is not stupid and realized this before us as the company has just announced two new showcases. A new Ubisoft Forward for July 7th, 2:00 PM ET., with a focus on Skull & Bones, and another massive "multi-game" showcase for September, which coincides with Ubisoft's Gamescom presence. Both shows will be live-streamed on Twitch and YouTube.
https://twitter.com/Ubisoft/status/1544353493221359617
Famous industry insider, Tom Henderson, reported on June 24th that Ubisoft has rebooted Skull & Bones internally and plans to announce the game at the start of July, which is now confirmed. July 7th's Ubisoft Forward will take a deep dive into Skull & Bones, show off new gameplay, and act as a sort of 're-reveal' for the game to get everyone onboard once again.
The reason to pull a re-reveal is because Skull & Bones was originally announced all the way back in 2017 and has been stuck in development hell since. The game has seen a dozen delays with not a single update coming from official channels. However, the property is simply too big of an investment to abandon and, therefore, it's coming back.
Skull & Bones | Ubisoft
Moreover, Ubisoft will be holding a second showcase on September 10th, 2022 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. This is the multi-game showcase that is supposed to include a ton of exciting announcements, reveals, and more. Previously, Ubisoft has said that they would reveal the future of Assassin's Creed in September so expect updates on the franchise.
Assassin's Creed will get a glorified DLC-game in the form of Assassin's Creed Rift, most likely next year. But after that, we won't get another mainline Assassin's Creed game for a while as Ubisoft wants to tie all of the previous games together with an online multi-player focused experience called Assassin's Creed Infinity. While we won't see gameplay this soon, it's highly likely that Ubisoft will announce Infinity at September's showcase.
The Assassin's Creed protagonists | Ubisoft
Ubisoft has always held a major games showcase in June for the past couple of years, right around the time E3 is going on. But, as we all know, there is no E3 this year and companies simply don't care as much for the expo anymore, instead online presentations are becoming the norm now. Ubisoft is the latest company to ditch E3's spirit and go for Gamescom as their show-floor of choice instead.
You can check out my previous article going over every possible announcement that Ubisoft can make this year, whether at their multi-game showcase, or another Ubisoft Forward. There are lots of games still under wraps and many awaiting a revival, which means Ubisoft is one busy studio for years to come. Let's just hope they can deliver on all fronts, not just hype.
Assassin's Creed ubisoft
Huzaifa Haroon
Senior News Editor |
Born and raised around computers, Huzaifa is an avid gamer and a keyboard enthusiast. When he's not solving the mysteries of technology, you can find him scrutinizing writers, striving to inform the curious.