SOFT WHITE SAND, secluded beaches, incredible shelling, palm trees and sunshine — these may be the features most strongly associated with the region of Southwest Florida encompassing Greater Fort Myers and the many islands sitting just offshore. But there's so much more: mangrove forests and aquatic preserves you can kayak through; a thriving arts scene that ranges from kitsch to cutting edge; epic fishing, cycling, and hiking opportunities; historical sites that tell a story of Southwest Florida you probably haven't heard before.
If the selection of images below doesn't make you want to check out The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel immediately, we don't know what will.
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Life in this part of the world is best lived on the water. One great way to do that is to sail from island to island, right off the coast. From population centers like Sanibel, Captiva, and Pine Island, to quieter spots like tiny Cabbage Key, there's a lot to explore.
Don't limit yourself to the Gulf in Southwest Florida. The Great Calusa Blueway is a 190-mile water route that winds its way through the bays, rivers, and backwaters of the region. It's intended for canoes and kayaks, and will give you direct access to stunning natural areas.
It isn't only humans who appreciate The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel. In the summer months, loggerhead sea turtles return here to lay their eggs, with the babies hatching towards the fall. This can be a magical sight to behold—just remember, never disturb a nest or interfere with the hatchlings on their way to the ocean.
It isn't all sun and sand in Fort Myers. The visual and performing arts exhibits at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center are world class. Find it at 2301 First St, just steps from the Caloosahatchee River.
Sanibel Island has been ranked the #1 shelling beach in the country, and a quick stroll along the sand will show why. Plenty of people come for a visit specifically for this reason, stooping along the shore to make rare finds like "lion's paw" and "banded tulip." Sanibel is also home to the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum, the only museum in the US devoted to shells.
Yep, there are manatees here.
Among the many incredible species you're likely to spot in and around the waters of Fort Myers & Sanibel is the manatee. The appropriately named Manatee Park, just up-river from downtown, is a good place to start.
Due to natural land barriers, Southwest Florida's Gulf waters are generally warm and mellow. This makes the beaches here ideal for young children, as you won't have to worry about powerful waves or riptides in most places.
Traveling with your dog? Check out Dog Beach, an awesome stretch of sand on Estero Bay, just south of Lovers Key State Park. There's a beach for everyone here.
You don't have to stay in the city to find cool art. The community of Matlacha, between Pine Island and the mainland, is home to fewer than 1,000 people and much more than its fair share of quirky art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants.
Parks along the north shore of the Caloosahatchee River feature biking and hiking trails, as well as opportunities to canoe and kayak. Try Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve and Caloosahatchee Regional Park.
With all that's going on in the area, sometimes a reminder is needed: The beaches here are phenomenal. From Fort Myers Beach to Sanibel and Captiva, Bonita, Lovers Key, and Big Hickory Island—there are 50+ miles of perfect sand. Find your favorite spot and post up.
All year round, freshwater or saltwater, there's great fishing in and around The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel. A plentiful list of operators can set you up with gear and guide for whatever you're after—a deep-sea outing in search of grouper, tarpon, and mackerel; fly fishing the inland rivers and ponds; or just hitting the area's many piers, jetties, and bridges.
Not all wildlife in Southwest Florida is found under the water. The large and colorful roseate spoonbill frequents the mangrove forests and rookery islands that surround Fort Myers & Sanibel.
Few places are more bike friendly than Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, and the other small communities that make up Greater Fort Myers. There are practically no inclines to speak of (save the odd bridge or two), and many parks and towns have dedicated cycling trails. It's an awesome way to explore the area.
Iconic American inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford both happened to spend significant time in Fort Myers. Today, their estates, covering 20 acres near downtown, feature a museum and tranquil gardens right on the river.
There are some happening spots to eat and drink in Fort Myers, both on the water and in town, from cabana simple to fine-dining chic.
Book a dolphin cruise around Pine Island Sound and you may bring home a photo like this.
Colorful shells and bright white sand—must be The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel.
One of the earliest lighthouses erected in Florida, the Sanibel Island Lighthouse dates to 1884. It originally was used to identify the entrance to San Carlos Bay for ships returning from Cuba; today, it marks the gorgeous Sanibel Lighthouse Beach and serves as a backdrop for countless photos.
Yep, life here is lived in, on, and around the water. From the southern reaches of Estero Bay to the mouth of the Caloosahatchee and in and among all the islands big and small, it's hard to avoid getting on the water. And I'm not sure why you'd want to.


We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible authoritative Word of God. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. We believe that for salvation of the lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential. We believe it is by the Holy Spirit's indwelling that the believer is enabled to live a holy life; and be a witness and work for the Lord Jesus Christ. We believe on in the resurrection of both the saved and lost: them that are saved unto the resurrection of life, and them that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
Cahawba Christian Academy is located off of Alabama State Highway 25 approximately 2.5 miles from the city of Centreville, Alabama in Bibb County.
Cahawba Christian Academy was incorporated in 1970 as a private Christian school in Bibb County, Alabama. The first year of classes were held in Eoline, Alabama for grades 1st thru 12th. The pre-school was held at the old pastor's manse of The Brent Presbyterian Church. The first headmaster was Rev. Aubrey Elam.
The school moved into the present location at the start of the 1972 school year. This location was made possible by the donation of land by Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Belcher, Jr. The school was a member of the Alabama Private School Association. The school has had several headmasters including Col. Charles Swienny, Rev. Lenard T. VanHorn, Dr. Milton Cucthens, Rev. Mike Lynn, and Ms. Judith Puhr.
After declining enrollment the school closed grades 1-12 in 1986 and kept the pre-school open. The pre-school was operated by Mrs. Mary Lynn Davis. The building was rented to the Bibb County School System for a period of two years while the Brent Elementary School building was being renovated. The money received from the rent was used to reopen pre-school thru 6th grade at the old Southern Methodist Church building with Ms. Becky Davis as principal.
In 1989, the school moved back to the present location and began rebuilding enrollment. The school continued to renovate the building and joined the Alabama Christian Education Association. The Rev. Elam returned as headmaster until Ms. Diane Thompson was named Principal. The school has added a daycare facility by the generous donation of Mr. S.E. Belcher, Jr. and his family. With this expansion the school provided daycare thru 12th grade.
In 2006 the Board of Directors voted to join the Alabama Independent School Association and in 2007 voted to hire Dr. Steve Morgan as Principal, Ms. Shelley Jones in 2010, Rev. Tim Bonds in 2013, and Ms. Gail Sammons in 2015.
WHY PAY TUITION WHEN PUBLIC EDUCATION IS FREE?
Why would parents pay tuition for their children to attend a Christian school when they can attend a public school free? For some parents, it's caring, loving teachers, protection from undesirable influences, or small class sizes. For others, it's strictly academics, a safe environment, or discipline. Yet for other parents, it's Christian school teachers, Bible study, prayer, Christian values, and Christian character.
Do you want God's blessings on your children's lives? Of course you do! Does God place conditions on His blessings? God's blessings come from valuing the things that God values, obeying the things that God commands, and keeping one's heart in tune with the things that please God. The Bible teaches that parents should have a genuine love for His commandments and obey the teaching of Scripture, which include His child-rearing instructions (John 15: 7-17).
The Old and New Testaments talk much about parents' duty to teach God's truths to their children, to talk about these truths in the home, to talk about the truths when traveling to and from the home, and to bind the truths in their children's hearts (Deuteronomy 6: 4-15). If parents want God's blessing on their children, they must teach God's truths in their homes, and instill truth in their children's minds and hearts, especially during the formative years. This would include reading the Bible regularly in the home and talking about the things God loves. If God wants preeminence (first place) in the home, don't you think that He wants preeminence in your children's lives as well?
With these thoughts in mind, let's examine six reasons why Christian school education is worth the financial investment.
1. Truth. School is a place where learning occurs; and learning, if it honors God, is based on truth—Bible truths. This means the truths of Scripture and academic knowledge are presented from God's viewpoint. Truth is always in harmony with the Creator of the universe, for it is "by Him" and "for Him" that all things were created (Colossians 1: 16-17). Truth, then, is an integral part of education.
2. Bible and Prayer. God bestowed upon man a means to communicate directly with Him—prayer. God also provided a way that He can express His thoughts to man—the Bible. The Bible states that parents are to rear their children to love and obey God (Proverbs 22:6). This can only be accomplished when parents genuinely want their children to know the mind of Christ, which means to give Jesus Christ preeminence in every area of life—home, church, school, and society (Colossians 1: 16-18).
3. Academics. Truth in academics harmonizes with Bible truths. And truth, if it's preserved, is never mixed with error or contaminated by human thoughts. In the Christian school, all subjects are taught from a theistic worldview perspective. In other words, God is exalted in every school subject—mathematics, English, science, history, music, computers, etc.
4. Protection. The four most damaging influences children face today are negative peer pressure (including wrong friends), instruction from teachers at school who reject Christian beliefs and values (humanism), electronic media, and lack of discipline. Any one of these influences can destroy your child's confidence in God, in you (dad/mom), in school rules, in authority, and in Christian values and beliefs.
5. Training. The Christian school complements the home and church by training children to love and obey God and the teachings of Scripture (Matthew 22: 37), to love and honor their parents, and to honor government and God-ordained authority. Education is more than book learning; it's about knowing God and His universe. What is taught by word and example is a major influence in training children.
6. Philosophy. How parents view God is the basis for their philosophy of education. Knowledge is influenced by one of two worldview—theism or humanism. Theism is rooted in creation and the Bible; humanism is founded upon evolution and the belief that man is a god. The Bible warns against viewing life through the wrong philosophical lens, "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of world, and not after Christ" (Colossians 2:8). When the biblical worldview of education is excluded from school, human reasoning displaces biblical truth (Mark 7: 1-13).
Whereas more reasons could be given to explain why parents should send their children to a Christian school, those listed are sufficient to validate Christian school education as a wise, biblical choice for parents (1 Thessalonians 4:1). For education outside the home, there is no schooling alternative that matches with Scripture except the Christian school. In the final analysis, the blessings parents (and their children) receive from God for investing in Christian education go beyond description.


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Day 3 at ESOF 2016 was the focal day of the Science to Business programme, placing a strong emphasis on the importance of relationships. Industry experts gave talks and held discussions on key topics such as doping in sports, innovation in the developing world and global scientific collaboration.
The morning began with concurrent talks by Nobel Laureate in Physics, Brian Schmidt and serial entrepreneur and Angel investor, Sherry Coutu. Schmidt spoke about traditional collaborations no longer being sufficient to create 'big science', and encouraged a truly global approach to research that unites countries such as the US and South Africa, and Switzerland and Brazil. Meanwhile Coutu spoke from a business point of view and stressed crucial need for businesses to work together in order to expand.
Professor Brian Schmidt on the Square Kilometre Array. Wow. Good talk. #ESOF16 @ESOF2016 pic.twitter.com/JPPzWNJojP
— Michael Contaldo (@mcontaldowork) July 26, 2016
A highlight of the day was the conversation between comedian and producer John Lloyd (QI, Blackadder) and father of graphene, Sir Andre Geim. Lloyd quipped that physics is poorly taught in schools, "physicists hate kids, they don't obey any laws, just run around in Brownian Motion". Geim joked that he was positively bored of graphene and talked about his latest research into layering composites of 2D materials. The future of 2D materials in industry was discussed in a session with Geim's co-creater of graphene, Sir Kostya Novoselov and leader in graphene innovation, Professor Frank Koppens.
Geim is bored of graphene: he's all about making layered composites of 2D materials now #ESOF16 pic.twitter.com/uaB1FGaGPE
— sumit paul-choudhury (@sumit) July 26, 2016
Professor Jacqueline McGlade from The Institution Of Environmental Sciences gave an incredibly eloquent keynote on a range of issues affecting the developing world, from climate change and polluted water to toxic crops and sustainability. McGlade's session was truly thought provoking as she shared that her life with the Maasai tribe of Kenya, who embody sustainable living. She stated that "the western science model still hasn't accepted indigenous knowledge, and we'll need people like the Massai, to move forward".
Among the closing sessions was a topical discourse on doping in elite sports. From the discussion it became clear that both althetes and the governance of sport are under threat from gene doping due to advances in gene and cell therapy and gene editing.
All in all the day was filled with a multitude of intriguing discussions and topical talks, which were throughly enjoyed and provoked much thought and further discussion.

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'Ulûm al Qûr'an #6 – Tafsîr through the Sunnah
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In addition to such explicit examples of tafsîr, there exist numerous examples from the life and sayings of the Prophet (saws) which explain certain verses of Qur'ân, but are not recorded as explicit statements of tafsîr. For example, the Prophet (saws) stated,
"Hell will be brought forth on that Day (i.e., Day of Judgement). It will have seventy thousand ropes (attached to it), and on each rope, there will be seventy thousand angels dragging it."[11]
Although this hadîth does not mention any verse in the Qur'ân, it can be used to interpret verse 90:23, 'And Hell will be brought that Day." The hadîth describes how it will be brought. In another example, the penalty prescribed for theft is,
"As for the thief male or female, cut off his/her hand" (5:38).
The Sunnah of the Prophet (saws) explains that the thief's hand is only to be cut off if he steals above a certain monetary value, and that in such a case the right hand is to be cut off from the wrist joint.[12] These additional details needed for understanding this verse are not present in the Qur'ân itself In another verse, the Qur'ân proclaims,
Say, I do not find in that which has been revealed to me anything which is forbidden to eat by anyone who wishes to eat it except a dead animal, or blood poured forth, or the flesh of swine…' [6:145]
However, this verse is not exhaustive, as the Sunnah adds to this list all animals with fangs or claws, and excludes from the general ruling of dead animals seafood and locusts.[13]
From these and other examples, it is possible to say that the Prophet (saws) explained the Qur'ân in the following manners:[14]
1) By his implementation of general or vague commands. For example, the Qur'ân orders the believers to pray and perform Hajj. The Prophet (saws), by his actions and statements, showed the believers the exact procedure and timings of prayer, and the specific rites of Hajj.
2) By explaining unclear concepts in verses. For example, the verse commanding the believers to begin their fasts,
…when the white thread becomes clear from the black thread [2:187]
was explained by the Prophet (saws) as being the streaks of light in the sky after dawn.
3) By specifying the exact connotation of a word or phrase. The example in which the Prophet (saws) specified that the 'injustice' referred to in 6:82 was shirk falls in this category.
4) By constraining a general ruling or verse. The example' of the specification of 'thief'and 'hand' by the Prophet (saws) was given above.
5) By generalising a specific ruling or verse. An example of this is when some Companions came to the Prophet (saws) and asked him concerning the verse,
And if you travel through the land, there is no sin upon you if you shorten your prayers, if you fear that those who disbelieve may harm you [4:101]
The Companions could not understand why the Prophet (saws) and the Muslims were still shortening their prayers during travel, despite the fact that there was no longer any fear from enemy attacks. The Prophet (saws) responded,
"(The concession to shorten prayers even in a state of security) is a charity which Allâh has given you, therefore accept the charity."[15]6) By explaining the intent of a verse. The example in which the Prophet (saws) explained
..those whom You are angry with, and those who are astray [1:7]
as the Jews and Christians falls under this category.
7) By adding extra commands or prohibitions to the verse. An example of this is the Prophet's (saws) prohibition of joining a woman with her maternal or paternal aunt in marriage (i.e., as co-wives), whereas the Qur'ân only prohibits combining a woman with her sister (4:23).
8) By emphasising the meaning of the verse. In other words, by practising and affirming the laws in the Qur'ân. For example, all hadîth stressing good treatment to wives merely affirm the verse,
And live with them on good terms (and kindness) [4:19]
9) By showing that the verse was abrogated. This category has already been discussed.[16]
These few examples should be sufficient to illustrate that the Sunnah is of equal importance to the Qur'ân in deriving laws and understanding the Qur'ân. The Qur'ân can never be understood properly without the Sunnah.Even the Companions, whose knowledge of the Arabic language was unparalleled, had difficulty understanding many verses until the Prophet (saws) cleared up the exact meaning for them.
These two sources of tafsîr, tafsîr of the Qur'ân by the Qur'ân, and tafsîr of the Qur'ân by the Sunnah,are the two ultimate sources for understanding the Qur'ân. Neither is allowed to contradict itself or the other, and both sources must be taken simultaneously in order to arrive at a correct understanding. These two sources are also the final authority on the interpretation of the Qur'ân – no interpretation is allowed to contradict or supersede the interpretation of the Qur'ân by the Qur'ân and the Sunnah.
1 al-Albânî, Muhammad Nâsir ad-Dîn, Manzilat as-Sunnah ft al-Islâm (Dar al-Hayah al-Islâmiyah, Egypt, n.d.), p.5.
2 adh-Dhahabî, v. 1, p. 54. Actually, as-Suyûtî clarifies his point of view later on in his Itqân, which agrees in principle with Ibn Taymiyyah's view. c£ Itqân, v. 2, p. 264.
3 cf. Itqân, v. 2, pps. 244-264.
4 Reported by al-Bukhârî.
5 Ibn Taymiyyah, p. 12.
6 Reported by Ahmad and Ibn Mâjah.
7 Reported by at-Tirmidhî.
8 Reported by at-Tirmidhî, and referred to in al-Bukhârî and Muslim.
9 Reported by Muslim.
10 Reported by al-Bukhârî and Muslim.
11 Reported by at-Tirmidhî.
12 c£ al-Albânî, Manzilat, p. 6.
13 ibid, p. 7.
14 Based on adh-Dhahabî, pps. 60-62, and others.
15 Reported by Muslim.
16 See, 'The Categories of Naskh,' in Chapter 13 – See Top of article for Purchase of Full Book
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O Condado de Windsor () é um dos 14 condados do estado americano de Vermont. A sede do condado é Woodstock e sua maior cidade é Hartford. Foi fundado em 1781.

O condado possui uma área de , dos quais  estão cobertos por terra e 19 km² por água, uma população de  habitantes, e uma densidade populacional de 22,6 hab/km² (segundo o censo nacional de 2010). É o quarto condado mais populoso de Vermont.

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The Aon U.S. Apprenticeship Program: What Started in Chicago Has Now Gone National
What started in the U.S. as a Chicago initiative has now gone national.
After launching Aon's U.S. apprenticeship program in 2017, the firm greatly expanded the model in the past year following its $30 million investment announced in November 2020. In the past year, Aon had 100 new apprentices join the firm in seven cities across the country, while working with nine local community colleges and six local non-profits to ensure the success of the two-year Department of Labor-certified apprenticeship program. As a result of this commitment, Aon is leading the development of a nationwide network of employers to create 10,000 apprenticeships across the United States by 2030.
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In November 2021, we celebrated National Apprenticeship Week, and in Chicago, Aon CEO Greg Case alongside Allstate Chief Talent Officer Christy Harris, Accenture Senior Managing Director Jim Coleman and Zurich CEO Kristof Terryn honored the community's apprentices and their contributions. A replay of the event is available here.
"The apprenticeship effort here in Chicago has brought many talented colleagues to our firm and we are pleased to see it creating great new opportunities for both apprentices and participating employers," said Greg Case, Aon's CEO.
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In November 2021, Case was recognized by The Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) for his support of equity in education at its 20th anniversary fundraiser, where a total of $2.1 million was raised. AUSL is an education equity-focused nonprofit that offers a Chicago Teacher Residency which provides educator training and professional development for teachers in public schools on Chicago's south and west sides.
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In accordance with the Parnell Institute and EMDRIA standards, to complete EMDR basic training requirements, participants must complete this course, receive 10 hours of consultation from a Parnell Institute-approved consultant, and then take a Parnell Institute Advanced Clinical Workshop & Refresher Course (Part 3). All three parts of the training must be completed within two years. Only licensed mental health professionals may register for this course. Participants are required to submit licensure documentation before registration and must bring copies of their documentation to the training. By registering for this training, you acknowledge your understanding that you will be asked to serve as a client in the service of everyone's learning. You agree that you are psychologically stable enough to take on a client role in this setting, and that you will do what is needed to take care of yourself if any discomfort arises as a result.
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In it to win it, says Johnson
Rovers have a chance of silverware in the Lancashire Senior Cup this evening
Development Squad chief Damien Johnson says his side are looking forward to locking horns with local rivals Burnley in the Lancashire Senior Cup this evening.
The clash at Leyland will be Rovers' final encounter of the campaign, with Johnson aiming to end an excellent term on a high and take home some silverware.
In fine form, his side chalked up a 13th win from their last 18 games in the final Premier League 2 match of the season at Anfield against Liverpool last weekend.
One more victory will take the trophy tonight, and Johnson is eager for his side to reap the reward for a fine season.
"It's a game we're looking forward to," he said ahead of the game, which kicks off at the Lancashire FA HQ at 7pm this evening.
"Our full attention has been turned to this game since the win over Liverpool last weekend.
"Hopefully we can match a good performance with a good result.
"It's a cup final and the lads have worked so hard to reach this stage of the competition.
"The important thing is now to go on and win it. It doesn't matter who we play, whether it's Burnley or not, we want to win the competition.
"It'll generate a lot of interest, but we've prepared as normal and are ready for what will be a tough game. Hopefully we can give a good account of ourselves."
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We can't have any complaints
Damien Johnson was bitterly disappointed with his side's display as they went out of the Molson Coors Senior Cup to Fleetwood Town on Tuesday night.
Damien: We lacked that cutting edge
Damien's reaction to Derby draw
Damien Johnson felt that there were plenty of positives to take, but also lessons to be learned from Rovers' opening Premier League 2 fixture away to Derby County.
Fast start pleases Johnson
Damien Johnson was happy to see his side not come unstuck in the cup against Sheffield United for a second time this term, following a convincing win at Leyland.
I'll grab the opportunity with both hands
Back from the brink...
Just three years ago Tom White was wondering whether he'd ever be able to play football again after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
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Big L f/ Big Daddy Kane "Platinum Plus" (2000)
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DJ Premier: "Jay-Z was supposed to be on ['Platinum Plus'] too. It was supposed to be the three of them, but he never had the chance to do it in the time frame. We really had to turn it in to make the date. So we just went ahead and did it without him. This is when Jay and Big L were talking about a deal, but they were friends anyway. L used to take Jay everywhere and go, 'Yo, this is my man Jay-Z. He's dope.' He took him to Stretch & Bobbito, and he would take Jay to all the spots. It wasn't the other way around. I met Big L through Lord Finesse and Showbiz way back. [Finesse] met him at Rock N. Wills, which was one of the spots we used to go digging and all that. They used to have battles there. L was at a battle, he met Lord Finesse who he was a big fan of, and they clicked. He introduced to him to Show, and then Show put him on 'Represent' on Runaway Slave.
"We were just always around each other a lot. L was just super funny. He was a jokester. One time, him and Showbiz were arguing about Malcolm X and Martin Luther King in this room. Showbiz was like, 'Yo, you're stupid. You think you know everything, but you're stupid.' And L was still trying to justify himself. And he talks like he rhymes. He'll be like, [raises the pitch of his voice] 'Yo, yo, yo, Premier like, that nigga don't know what he be talkin' bout. Yo, check this out, yo, Martin Luther King, he said in his book like, yo, Malcolm X, yo.' You know what I mean? And Show was just like, 'You're stupid! You don't know shit! Fucking, you're the dumbest motherfucker in the world!' And L would be like, 'Yo, fuck you, you don't know shit, yo, let me tell you about Malcolm X.' And they were waiting for Fat Joe to get here to do 'Da Enemy.' Joe finally walks in and goes, 'What are ya'll arguing about?' And then Show was still going at it like, 'You're a stupid motherfucker.' And L would be like, 'Yo, yo, yo, you don't know shit. Yo, ya'll get the beat ready? I already got my rhymes.' And Joe was like, 'You go first.' And then we heard L said his shit, and we were like, 'Oh, my God. When the streets hear this? It's on and popping.'"
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In effort to improve CLASS Notes, the publication will be undergoing some changes over the next few months, with the goal of being sent on a monthly basis to both internal AND external audiences in the near future. Thank you for your patience as we fine-tune the format and content.
Each new year is a time for change, and as you know, 2018 will bring a leadership change for CLASS. Today, I want to talk to you about another change – one most of you are probably not aware of. Starting this week, six CLASS undergraduates will be joining our communications and marketing team. Four writers and two videographers will spend the spring semester interning with CLASS, creating content about the college. These students will be getting hands-on professional experience in communications and marketing, while building a portfolio for themselves. The students come from a variety of CLASS fields – public relations, English, Spanish, history, film and television studies, interdisciplinary studies and advertising. They are an example of one thing that does not change in CLASS which is the college's commitment to providing transformative learning experiences to its students. This new talented group of writers and videographers will be up and running and full speed quickly, so please be sure to let the CLASS Communications and Marketing team know about the happenings, students, achievements and interesting stories in your area.
Unhinged Sextet, a group that includes Professor of Trumpet and Director of Jazz Studies Vern Sielert, had their album "Don't Blink" named as one of the best releases of 2017 by All About Jazz. The album features an original composition by Sielert.
Kacy Pula, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology and Communication Studies, was named the 2018 Excellence in Advising – Faculty Advisor award winner for NACADA Region 8. She will be honored at the regional conference in March.
Faculty members Miranda Wilson (music), Denise Bennett (journalism and mass media) and Zach Turpin (English) all participated in ORED's inaugural Short and Sweet Research Talk on Dec. 7. Watch the video.
CLASS 2017 year in review.
LoVina Louie graduates, 22 years after starting her college studies. Photo courtesy Moscow-Pullman Daily News.
As her name echoed through the loud speakers of the ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center on Dec. 8, 2017, Heather Felkel walked across the stage to receive her diploma.
The commencement ceremony was not just Felkel's final day at the University of Idaho — it was also the first time she had been on the U of I campus.
Felkel was among the 11 graduates this fall who completed their bachelor's degrees online through the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences.
A University of Idaho professor was honored by the Coeur d'Alene Tribe after 28 years of work within their culture.
Rodney Frey, a member of the University's College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, has worked with Coeur d'Alene tribal leaders to document, preserve and promote their culture.
Former LCSC student John Abraham and Rodney Frey. Photo courtesy of St. Maries Gazette-Record.
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KOCHI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Thousands of protesters blocked all the exits at a southern Indian airport for more than 14 hours on Friday, stopping a rights activist from heading to a Hindu temple to defy a centuries-old ban on most women entering.
"We booked taxis three or four times, but drivers said they were threatened their vehicles would be vandalised if they offer us a ride," she said.
Hotels had also been reluctant to offer rooms because they feared they would be attacked, she added. "This kind of bullying and hooliganism are unacceptable," Desai told Reuters.
Desai has led a successful campaign to give women the right to enter the inner sanctums of three temples in the western state of Maharashtra under the slogan "Right to Pray".
"Desai has come as an activist. She has come to create trouble at Sabarimala. We will not allow this," said 55-year-old Rajeswari Amma, a worshipper of the Sabarimala deity from Aluva, about 12km (7.5 miles) from the airport.
Thousands of demonstrators have protested against the Supreme Court's decision, and conservative Hindu groups prevented about a dozen young women from entering the temple last month.
The court has set Jan. 22 to hear nearly 50 petitions seeking reimposition of the ban. Until then, its earlier ruling allowing women entry stays in force, it said.
As a result, the state government, run by the Communist Party of India, and legally bound to follow the court, finds itself at loggerheads with devotees and opposition parties who want the ban to continue until the court review.
The temple administration plans to file a petition with the top court requesting more time to implement its order, Travancore Devaswom Board president A. Padmakumar told reporters.
The hillside temple, nestled in a forest in the Western Ghats mountain range, reopened at 5 p.m. (1130 GMT) on Friday and will remain open for more than two months, with a three-day break in December.


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Upscale Restaurateur Del Frisco's Serves Richer Stock
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Mar 12, 1:58PM CDT
Shares of Del Frisco's Restaurant Group (DFRG) set another new high in the stock market today, continuing a run-up that has seen the operator of upscale steakhouses and other eateries rise by nearly half over the past five months. Del Frisco, based...
Kona Grill (KONA) Jumps: Stock Adds 5.2% in Session - Tale of the Tape
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Kona Grill Inc. was a big mover last session, as its shares rose over 5% on the day.
Ignite Restaurant Group Appoints Robert S. Merritt to its Board of Directors
Business Wire - Wed Mar 05, 3:06PM CST
Ignite Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:IRG) today announced that Robert S. Merritt has been appointed as an independent member of its Board of Directors, effective March 4, 2014. Mr. Merritt will replace Zane Leshner, who resigned from the Board of Directors effective February 27, 2014.
Ruth's Chris Steak House Partners with Penfolds for Exclusive Global Launch of Penfolds Bin 9 Cabernet Sauvignon on March 13 at 89 Locations Nationwide
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 28, 3:52AM CST
On March 13, Ruth's Chris Steak House, in partnership with Penfolds, will host a five-course pairing dinner featuring the highly anticipated global launch of Penfolds Bin 9 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Ruth's Hospitality Offers Attractively Priced, Sizzling Growth
Michael Lewis, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Feb 26, 7:00PM CST
While many lower-end chain restaurants are struggling to find growth amid still-timid consumer spending behavior, the premium options continue to flourish. One of the leading players in the national high-end scene, Ruth's Hospitality Group , is...
Market Intelligence Report: Understanding Casual-Dining Restaurants and Their Customers
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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vsqm4d/market) has announced the addition of the "Market Intelligence Report: Understanding Casual-Dining Restaurants and Their Customers" report to their offering. To successfully compete, operators require a strong understanding of the restaurant experience through the eyes of the customer. One in a series of segment-specific reports, Understanding Casual-Dining Restaurants and Their Customers examines the demographic composition, behavior and attitudes of casual-dining consumers. The report is powered by Consumer Brand Metrics: Restaurants program, an ongoing comprehensive study that demonstrates how consumers rate the importance of roughly 60 attributes regarding food, service, atmosphere, value, convenience, reputation and more, as well as the performance of 30 leading casual-dining chains on these attributes. From the viewpoint of manufacturers serving the foodservice industry, the casual-dining segment includes important chain accounts and significant prospects. Insight into the behavior and attitudes of the end user can enable suppliers to create products and services that meet the needs of their key clients and to provide them with valuable competitive data. For foodservice operators, the casual-dining restaurant segment represents both a strong set of competitors and a viable avenue of growth, even for limited service operators. Knowing why and when users visit casual-dining eateries and how they perceive these chains can enhance menu development, marketing strategy and more. Reasons To Buy - Tap the $117 billion casual-dining restaurant market with in-depth consumer insights. - Gain an inside look at exclusive Consumer Brand Metrics: Restaurants program, which tracks brand performance and consumer behavior to identify opportunities within the marketplace. - Analyze casual-dining users through a demographic breakdown by gender, age, income, ethnicity, and more. - Study when, where and with whom consumers use casual-dining restaurants. - Understand which attributes consumers feel are most important to choosing a casual-dining restaurant to visit, including perceptions about brand image. Valuable report deliverables - Demographic profiles of all casual-dining customers and heavy users. - Attitudes, behaviors and perceptions regarding casual-dining concepts. - Company profiles of 30 casual-dining chains, including consumer performance ratings. Companies Mentioned - Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar - Beef O' Brady's - BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Bonefish Grill - Buffalo Wild Wings - California Pizza Kitchen - Carrabba's Italian Grill - Cheddar's Casual Caf? - The Cheesecake Factory - Chili's Grill & Bar - Famous Dave's - Hooters - Joe's Crab Shack - Logan's Roadhouse - LongHorn Steakhouse - Maggiano's Little Italy - Mimi's Cafe - O'Charley's - Olive Garden - On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina - Outback Steakhouse - P.F. Chang's China Bistro - Red Lobster - Red Robin Gourmet Burgers - Romano's Macaroni Grill - Ruby Tuesday - Ruth's Chris Steak House - T.G.I. Friday's - Texas Roadhouse - Yard House For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vsqm4d/market About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Has the Recipe for Continued Success
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Data from the U.S. Census Bureau reported by the National Restaurant Association, or NRA, showed that in January restaurant sales declined for the second month in a row after reaching a record high in November. The NRA's Chief Economist Bruce...
Why Ruth's Hospitality (RUTH) Is Up Today
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Shares of Ruth's Hospitality (RUTH) are gaining Friday following fourth-quarter results that beat analysts' earnings estimates.
Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2013 Financial Results
Business Wire - Fri Feb 21, 5:30AM CST
---Company announces 25% increase in quarterly dividend to $0.05 per share-
Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter 2013 Financial Results on February 21, 2014
Business Wire - Thu Feb 13, 4:21PM CST
Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:RUTH) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter 2013 financial results on Friday, February 21, 2014 at 8:00 AM Eastern Time. A press release with fourth quarter 2013 financial results will be issued at approximately 6:30 AM Eastern Time that same day.
Can Ruth's Hospitality Group Add Sizzle to Your Portfolio?
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The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index, a measure of the industry's health, has through December been above 100 for 10 consecutive months -- a clear sign of expansion. But not all restaurant companies are sharing equally...
Income Inequality: 7 Restaurant Stocks With Upscale Customers
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James Dennin, Kapitall: Retail for middle class appetites struggle, while luxury outperforms. Here are 7 tasty upscale restaurant stocks. The service industry [...]
Love and Sizzle are in the Air at Ruth's Chris Steak House
PR Newswire - Wed Jan 29, 11:39AM CST
Lover's Lane leads to Ruth's Chris Steak House where guests can rely on resident experts to plan the perfect romantic dinner for two. Whether popping the question or celebrating each other, Ruth's Chris takes care of all the important details - big and small.
Denver Welcomes Ruth's Chris Steak House to the Mile High City
PR Newswire - Mon Jan 27, 5:39PM CST
Ruth's Chris Steak House opens its doors in the historic Denver Dry Goods Building today - Monday, January 27, 2014. The contemporary space spans nearly 10,000 square feet and boasts a grand lounge, three private event rooms, a beautifully decorated dining room and state-of the-art kitchen anchored by Ruth's Chris' signature and proprietary 1,800-degree broiler. Also unique to the Denver restaurant is a custom built, interior valet area that offers guests convenience and comfort.
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Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. to Participate at the 16th Annual ICR XChange Investor Conference on January 14, 2014
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Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc., (NASDAQ:RUTH) today announced that the Company will participate at the 16th Annual ICR XChange Investor Conference at the Grande Lakes Orlando Resort in Florida. The presentation will begin at 1:00 PM ET on Tuesday, January 14, 2014.
Buffalo Wild Wings, Ruth's Pace Retail Stocks
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Family Dining At Ruth's Chris Steak House Is A Holiday Tradition
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Treat loved ones and yourself to Ruth's Chris Steak House this holiday season. Open Christmas Day and featuring extended holiday lunch hours at select locations, guests may enjoy Ruth's Chris signature sizzling steaks or bask in the best of both worlds with Ruth's Chris' Surf & Turf. Feast on Twin Cold Water North American Lobster Tails with your choice of a Filet or Ribeye, starting at $46.95.
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Kelsey Grammer downplayed potential for an upcoming Frasier revival when press caught up with him last year, but he's bringing new 2019 energy to the project, it seems.
Appearing on The Late Late Show couch for Monday night's episode, the actor said he's talking with "a group of writers" to get this going.
In the '90s sitcom about psychiatrist Frasier Crane (Grammer) returning to Seattle to reconnect with his family and start an advice show on the radio, Mahoney played Frasier's father, Martin. The actor died in February 2018 at the age of 77 after a short illness, 14 years after Frasier aired its finale in 2004.


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UVA Names Tim Longo Associate Vice President for Safety and Security and Chief of Police
Former Charlottesville Police Chief Tim Longo has been named the University of Virginia's associate vice president for safety and security and chief of police.
Longo was named interim chief of police in October and soon thereafter took on the additional interim responsibilities of associate vice president for safety and security. The two positions have now been consolidated under Longo.
"During the past few months that Chief Longo has been leading our safety and security efforts, it became increasingly clear that we have exactly the right person in place for both these roles," said University Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Jennifer "J.J." Wagner Davis. "He has brought a wealth of experience and strengthened the department and the University through his leadership and community ties."
Longo said, "UVA has become a second home to me and I'm thrilled to have this opportunity to continue working with the great team in place here. I am eager to build on the work that began in recent years to develop a comprehensive safety and security program that is positioned to meet the evolving needs of the University."
Longo got his start in law enforcement in 1981 when he joined the Baltimore Police Department. While rising through the ranks, he earned his bachelor's degree in sociology and anthropology from Towson University and a law degree from the University of Baltimore Law School.
After nearly 19 years of service, he retired from the Baltimore Police Department as the bureau chief of technical services, transitioning to consultant work in the District of Columbia before taking over as police chief in Charlottesville in 2001.
Longo retired as Charlottesville's chief of police in 2016 after 15 years in the job and joined the faculty of UVA's School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
The University Police Department provides safety and security for an average daily population of 47,000 students, faculty, staff and visitors, working closely with local and state law enforcement partners. The department comprises more than 130 employees.
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TASTE Podcast 31: Anita Lo
By: Matt Rodbard Illustrations: Paige Vickers
The chef and cookbook author Anita Lo occupies a very special place in the hearts of many in the New York City restaurant world—chefs, journalists, civilians who merely dine at restaurants (that is, most people). Lo is a supreme talent, having run one of the city's top restaurants—Annisa—for 17 years. She's also a mentor to many in the industry. A leading light and an example of how to do things the right way. Stories of this journey, as well as some pretty cool recipes, are detailed in her new cookbook—Solo: A Modern Cookbook for a Party of One—disguised as a personal history. It's memoir light. During our interview at Books Are Magic, we talk about some of the recent controversies in the world of food, and her take on "the boys" and how there's a clear double standard when it comes to business opportunities, etc. Lo also talks about the joy of cooking for one.
Later I get to talk with Matt Sartwell, managing partner at legendary New York City cookbook store Kitchen Arts & Letters. We tackle a number of fun topics: the shop's famous customers, like James Beard and Julia Child; the most requested books; books he thinks need to be published; and a rundown of the big books from the busy holiday season. Have you picked up a cookbook today?
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One of our Trinity trustees, local GP Helen Grenier, ran the London Marathon in April and raised £3,170 for Brian House. She decided to do the race for Brian House's 21st and for her 60th birthday. She had an initial target of £2100 (for the 21st) and managed to absolutely smash this! She managed to complete the marathon in 5 hrs 44 mins 36 seconds and was extremely proud of her time. Helen had a lot of support from her friends and family, especially from her son, Matthew, who surprised her by turning up at mile 20 after he had been working away in Guatemala.


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Dugmore Leaves Lasting Legacy at Central Washington University
For more than 45 years, William Owen Dugmore served as a psychology professor and counselor at Central Washington University. He earned degrees in biology and psychology and had a life-long interest in the arts and humanities.
From teaching classes in relationships and personal development to his work as a counselor, Dugmore always kept current on the pressure and struggles students encountered and sought to help them overcome those challenges.
"Dr. Dugmore treated everyone he met, especially his students, as though they each were simply perfect the way they were," recalled Melissa Anderson, counselor at CWU Student Medical and Counseling Clinic. "No one was a 'developing student', 'coming into their own', or 'someone with potential.' He believed they were already successful and fascinating just as they were."
"He taught large lecture courses and always sought to create an open and accepting atmosphere where students could safely explore their identities and values," she continued. "The students in his classes often felt very connected to him and to each other."
Dugmore valued his time at Central, both as a counselor and professor, and gave back to the university by educating and counseling students for several decades. He decided he wanted to give back beyond that, creating several endowments in his name to benefit areas at CWU that were most significant to him. The three endowments are as follows:
The William Owen Dugmore Endowed Psychology Scholarship
The William Owen Dugmore Counseling Center Endowment
The William Owen Dugmore Endowed Music Scholarship
The William Owen Dugmore Endowed Music Scholarship, established in 2007, supports students pursuing a degree in music. He once said that without music, he felt his life would have no rain for its roots.
"As a young boy, Owen discovered his passion for opera, which as you can imagine, set him distinctly apart from his junior high classmates. His love of books, music and teaching was eclipsed only by his compassion for, and interest in, people," Anderson reminisced.
While Dugmore took violin lessons for 10 years before becoming only a listener, he later said that he continued to find in music what he found nowhere else: an opening to another world that makes this one better.
According to friends, he believed that in music there are meanings and understandings beyond the mundane, reasons to hope beyond hope that felt like a breath of fresh air. He felt that he could feel beyond feeling and discover parts of existence he never would have suspected.
"Owens gift of nearly $1.2 million represents the largest gift in recent history to the University," noted CWU President James L. Gaudino. "It represents the culmination of a life well lived—one that was given in service to, and commitment for the Central Washington University community—its students, faculty, and friends."


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The rent is cheap, though.
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I'm going to be learning lots of things while riding the Pamir Highway. Lesson number one is not to camp so high. I'm at 4000m and it is bloody freezing. I think the temperature is preventing my stove from lighting. I tried it with the last of my kerosene, then the petrol I bought yesterday and then my butane canister. All the while a cold rain was blasting across my tent. I actually felt like crying. Unfortunately, I'd already cut up my vegetables before trying the stove. I tried to eat the vegetables raw but didn't make it very far. Instead, I filled my stomach with bread, almonds and dried fruit.
I had a very restless night as I couldn't switch off about the blatant thievery that happened yesterday. I was awake before my alarm, so I spent some time sending my newsletter to friends I made in Pakistan. Then I set about packing all of my gear. Eliza's mother appeared around 8am and I indicated I was keen to have breakfast. While waiting, I did my stretches and particularly focused on my back. As I was packing my bike outside, the old lady appeared again. I paid her for my stay and left. I never saw Eliza again after she gave me all my money back and ever since yesterday's ordeal the whole family in general has been avoiding me. This didn't bother me in the slightest.
The rest of the day went pretty well and I loved the ride. It was so nice to be moving through an open landscape again. Leaving Sary Tash, the road takes you across the plains of Alay Valley and into the Trans-Alay Range. A few groups of kids ran out to the road to meet me. I was on edge the whole time though, as I got carried away imagining that the family would arrange for someone to rob me on my way out of Kyrgyzstan. I was cautious, then, when up ahead I saw two figures who were using their horses and leads to block the road. I stopped and transferred my knife from my handlebar bag to my shirt pocket. As I got closer I saw that they were just young teenagers, so I relaxed. They ordered me to stop. I couldn't ride past so I did. One of them asked me for water. I explained I needed my water to get through the mountains. I made a move to go around them, but they shifted their horses in the way. One then threw himself forward and tried to open my handlebar bag. I pushed him away, shouted at them and told them to move. They refused. I jumped off my bike and went to push it around the back of a horse. The kids jumped on their horses and tried to get in the way, but I got past. Little bastards. I swore at them harshly, gave them a smile, then rode on. They returned to herding their sheep.
At the Kyrgyz border post, there is a customs office about 70m before a booth that acts as the immigration office. I stopped at customs, where a guy started a detailed inspection of my bags. He got bored after a couple of minutes, having only got through my handlebar bag and one front pannier. He wanted to know how much money I was carrying though. This put me on edge all over again as there is a story going round at the moment that the Kyrgyz border guards stole a cyclist's wallet. I asked him why he needed to know. He gestured me into his office and showed me a customs declaration form. I said I'm leaving the country so I don't need to fill one in. He pointed to the bit that basically says 'you cannot take more than US$10,000 out of the country'. I realised that he didn't want me to fill in the form, he just wanted to know how much US dollars I had. I counted it in front of him and he was satisfied enough to let me go. At the immigration booth, my passport was stamped quickly and I was free to go. I still had to ride another 15-20km to leave Kyrgyzstan though. During this time I came across a pair of cyclists, Natalie from Belgium and Ash from Australia, Perth in fact! We swapped stories and they became the first people I warned against staying at Eliza Guesthouse. They were disappointed to hear that the condition of the road ahead for them wasn't as nice as they had hoped.
Part of the ride out of Kyrgyzstan consists of a very steep climb to the top of the Kyzylart Pass, at 4,280m. The really steep section wasn't very long (less than 2km) but it took me an incredibly long time due to the altitude. I swapped between riding and pushing and I couldn't go for more than 30 metres without becoming out of breath and needing a rest. The funny thing was that it only took about 15 seconds for me to regain normal breathing and feel strong again, but then I would only last another 30 metres before needing another breather.
As I crossed the Pass, I was surprised to discover that there is no Kyrgyz post at the actual border. Instead, you just ride on into Tajikistan without seeing anyone. The Tajik border post seemed abandoned when I reached it. When I reached a closed gate, I shouted out several times, but no one answered or came. I let myself through and was walking my bike through the eerily desolate compound when I heard a shout, its source unknown. I parked my bike and started looking around. Finally, a uniformed guy poked his head out from one of the buildings. I joined him in a little office (bare room with a desk and a map of Tajikistan on the wall) and handed over my passport and printed visa sheet. Without so much as a question, or even a word for that matter, the guy stamped my passport and visa and gestured that I could go. I returned to the bike and proceeded slowly between the derelict-looking buildings until I came across another gate blocking the road. Again I shouted out but no one came. Again I parked my bike again and went to investigate. I poked my head in the window of a building, out of which was coming delicious food cooking smells. I got the attention of the cook and he shouted out at someone else. Finally, a guy came to the window. He checked my documents and announced with a welcoming smile. 'Welcome to Tajikistan'. The guy was young and friendly and he came out of the office for a quick chat. I asked if they had drinking water and he filled up my drink bottle from a barrel that he said contained clean water from underground. I thanked him and began the descent into Tajikistan. It wasn't long before it was time to make camp. Everything was going well until the rain swept across the plain and I couldn't light my stove. Now I'm tucked in bed and ready to catch up on sleep.
It's perfectly possible that you'll struggle lighting kerosene at low temperatures (Flash Point 37 C) but not petrol whose Flash Point is around -45 C. I imagine that had it been that cold you would have commented. Enjoying your account.
Yeah you're right. I was to realise it was just an issue with a blocked fuel line, rather than anything to do with the conditions.
Trangia with a multi-fuel burner. I eventually worked out how to keep it clean.
Now that's interesting, didn't know they did a multi fuel burner. I have an MSR Dragonfly and the central burner looks identical, however your pump looks much more robust and I've had mine fail three times over 10 years. How reliable has your stove been for you? I used to have a Trangia as a teenager, but back then they only offered a meths / spirit burner which is really slow at boiling water.
The burner component is made by Primus. It was reliable after I learned how to keep it clean (it didn't come with a suitable tool to poke down one part of it and clear soot away – improvised with a super long needle). I use alcohol when I can and use the multifuel burner in countries where suitable alcohol is not available. The fact that it's slower than other stoves doesn't bother me at all. I like that it is simple and robust.
Good to get first hand comments on reliability. Next time my MSR fails I'll be looking for an upgrade. Is your tour coming to the UK, or is our wee island too tame?
Keeping in mind the blog is a year behind… I got to France before flying home for my sister's wedding. Didn't have quite enough time to cross the water, so the UK will have to wait for another time. Keen for it, as there is actually lots of adventure to be had there.


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Killings by Government Forces Reported in Oromia, Government Blames Insurgents
The late Amsalu Gudeta. Photo : SM
By Bernabas Shiferaw
In the last few days, killings by government forces in West Wollega, Oromia have been reported. The killings reported in Oromia region are related with the ongoing conflict between government forces and the armed force commonly known as "Shene Oneg." Government has denied responsibility for such killings.
Days ago, a killing of a youth named Lelisa Teferi was reported. He was arrested by security forces on the 8th of May. No reason was given for his arrest. He also had not been taken to court. Lelisa's mother told BBC Amharic that although she went to the nearby prison carrying food, she could not find him. She was mistreated by the guards and told that he had been moved elsewhere. She was on her way to the place where they told her he had been moved when she found him, shot and dead, in the streets, his body covered by plastic sheets.
Days later, a woman named Amsalu Gudeta was killed while working on her farm. Her Husband, Mr. Mirete Imana, says that she had been shot by security forces. She had four children. Her husband told BBC Amharic that he had also been arrested by security forces a week before her death. He said that they beat him badly in an attempt to get from him information about the whereabouts of "Shene."
"After that," he said, "I was not able to work and thus the burden of feeding the family fell on my wife's shoulders. And now, they took her away, my helper and the mother of my children." He said that although there had been conflicts between the government and the insurgents in the area, there was no conflict at the time his wife was killed. Afterwards, nobody from the government came to investigate the death of his wife. He expressed his belief that his wife's killing was intentional.
Mr. Gibril Mohammed, the head of the regional Security and Administration Bureau, however, said that these accusations are groundless and perpetrated by the insurgents themselves. According to him, government security forces have never killed civilians. Shene is the only one who is responsible for the death of civilians.
In the first place, Mr. Gibril said, the insurgents rejected the government's peace offer. Secondly, they often attack government forces from among civilians, and when people die in these situations, they falsely accuse the government of the killings. They also accuse the government of killing civilians when their members are killed.
On a related note, Amnesty International has released a report yesterday that highlights killings by government forces and affiliates in Amhara and Oromia regions in the last one year. As with the recent reports of killings, the conflict with Shene is at the heart of the killings and atrocities Amnesty described as having been committed in Oromia. In addition to killings, Amnesty says it has received reports of arbitrary arrests, torture, and rape by government forces.


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import org.apache.commons.logging.Log;
import org.apache.commons.logging.LogFactory;
import org.wso2.carbon.context.CarbonContext;
import org.wso2.carbon.identity.entitlement.PDPConstants;

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public class DecisionInvalidationCache extends EntitlementBaseCache<IdentityCacheKey, IdentityCacheEntry>{

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Q: Python scrapy persistent database connection for MySQL I am using scrapy for one of my project. The data gets scraped from spider and gets passed to pipeline for insertion into database. Here is my database class code:
import MySQLdb

class Database:

    host = 'localhost'
    user = 'root'
    password = 'test123'
    db = 'scraping_db'

    def __init__(self):
        self.connection = MySQLdb.connect(self.host, self.user, self.password, self.db,use_unicode=True, charset="utf8")
        self.cursor = self.connection.cursor()

    def insert(self, query,params):
        try:
            self.cursor.execute(query,params)
            self.connection.commit()
        except Exception as ex:
            self.connection.rollback()

    def __del__(self):
        self.connection.close()

Here is my pipeline code that processes scraped items and saves into MySQL database.
from con import Database

class LinkPipeline(object):

    def __init__(self):
        self.db=Database()

    def process_item(self, item, spider):
        query="""INSERT INTO links (title, location,company_name,posted_date,status,company_id,scraped_link,content,detail_link,job_id) VALUES (%s, %s, %s, %s, %s, %s, %s, %s, %s,%s)"""
        params=(item['title'], item['location'], item['company_name'], item['posted_date'], item['status'], item['company_id'], item['scraped_link'], item['content'], item['detail_link'],item['job_id'])
        self.db.insert(query,params)
        return item

From above flow I feel whenever Item is processed via pipeline then a database connection is opened and closed when process_item is complete. This would open too much database connections. I want a way where my database connection is only opened once during the whole life cycle of spider and closed when spider is closed.
I read there are open_spider and close_spider method in Spider class, if I use them then how can I pass the reference to database connection from Spider's start_requests method to pipeline class?
Are there any better approaches to go about it?

A: class MySpider(scrapy.Spider):
    name = "myspidername"

    host = 'localhost'
    user = 'root'
    password = 'test123'
    db = 'scraping_db'

    def __init__(self):
        self.connection = MySQLdb.connect(self.host, self.user, self.password, self.db,use_unicode=True, charset="utf8")
        self.cursor = self.connection.cursor()

    def insert(self, query,params):
        try:
            self.cursor.execute(query,params)
            self.connection.commit()
        except Exception as ex:
            self.connection.rollback()

    def __del__(self):
        self.connection.close()

then in your Pipeline do this spider.cursor to access cursor and perform any MySQL operation.
class LinkPipeline(object):

    def process_item(self, item, spider):
        query="""INSERT INTO links (title, location,company_name,posted_date,status,company_id,scraped_link,content,detail_link,job_id) VALUES (%s, %s, %s, %s, %s, %s, %s, %s, %s,%s)"""
        params=(item['title'], item['location'], item['company_name'], item['posted_date'], item['status'], item['company_id'], item['scraped_link'], item['content'], item['detail_link'],item['job_id'])
        spider.cursor.insert(query,params)
        return item


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