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BAGUIO CITY: The privacy watchdog is finalizing inspections of banks' mobile applications and online services to determine their compliance with privacy laws and policies, with results expected to be released next month.
"We just did what we call privacy sweep for mobile applications and web services of banks," National Privacy Commission (NPC) chief Raymund Liboro told reporters during a seminar in Baguio during the weekend.
Findings will be revealed in May, the last week of which was declared last year by Malacanang as National Data Privacy Awareness Week.
"[We are checking] who are excessively [asking for personal information], who are collecting [data] disproportionately," Liboro added.
Ahead of the report's release, he indicated that one bank had violated privacy laws by mandating 17 permissions for a customer to set up an account.
Another bank was found to be asking for the customer's location, which Liboro said was unnecessary.
"They have to come up with a very good explanation on why so many [pieces of] data are being collected, kept and maintained," he said.
Transactions can be considered void in these cases, Liboro claimed.
The NPC chief said banking institutions, along with other businesses or institutions that require data from clients, should carefully consider this as the information could be vulnerable to mismanagement or hacking.
Liboro said the NPC was looking to strengthen its coordination with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas with regard to banks' data collection practices.
"We actually have talks with Bangko Sentral [but] not specific to this," he noted.


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Laboratory Canfranc / Basilio Tobías
© Pedro Pegenaute
https://www.archdaily.com/209978/laboratory-canfranc-basilio-tobias
Laboratory, Institutional Buildings
Canfranc, Spain
Architects: Basilio Tobías
Area Area of this architecture project Area: 2115 m²
Photographs Photographs: Pedro Pegenaute
Text description provided by the architects. The building is crossed by a transverse axis with two main entrances: one from the west at the level of Ayerbe's walkway (through the second floor) and the other from the east (through the ground floor). From this axis, including the staircase and the lift, start, in the three upper floors, corridors parallel to the façade.
The two lower floors fit partially into the ground while the three upper floors are embraced inside a compact rectangular encircling plan. Two outside staircases keeping the slope of the ground, connect the Ayerbe's walkway with the level of the outside platform increasing the permeability of these area.
Laboratories and workshop are located on the ground floor. On the first floor there is a workshop's mezzanine, technician's offices and a multipurpose area used as a seminar and exhibition hall. The second floor is used for administration and management area with the main meeting room opening out towards the terrace. On the third and fourth floors are the user's area and residential areas. These last, located on the third floor have an independent access by means of a staircase which connects with the Ayerbe's walkway.
The terraced profile, which reduces the volumetric impact in a leafy area, with balanced volumes, is reinforced by the layout of the roof, covered with aluminium panels, sloped towards the east. The terrace of the first floor is planned as a horizontal plane which echoes the "Forester's spot" on a higher level.
The continuous encircling guaranteed by the use of the concrete, with a wooden plank form, allows the building to settle correctly on the steep slope of the soil establishing a proper relationship between the concrete planes and the wide windows placed on the external planes. Aluminium panels are put on the ledges and form the frame which constitutes both the eaves and the projection of the east façade's last two floors windows, creating a light element which varies with the sunlight to increase the far sights building's perception.
Address:Canfranc-Estación, Canfranc, Spain
Basilio Tobías
ProjectsBuilt ProjectsSelected ProjectsHealthcare ArchitectureResearchlaboratoryOfficesInstitutional buildingsCanfrancInstitutional ArchitectureSpain
Cite: "Laboratory Canfranc / Basilio Tobías" 28 Feb 2012. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/209978/laboratory-canfranc-basilio-tobias> ISSN 0719-8884
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Guide to the Marcella Henley Smith papers
Creator: Smith, Marcella Henley (1909-2012)
Summary: Memoir, Confetti, of her life in Albia, Iowa, correspondence, and journals of books read since 1959.
Acquisition: The papers (donor no. 842) were donated by Marcella Henley Smith in 2002.
Preferred Citation: Marcella Henley Smith papers, Iowa Women's Archives, The University of Iowa Libraries, Iowa City.
Marcella Henley was born November 30, 1909 to Will Henley and Pearl Smith Henley on a farm in Monroe County, Iowa. Will Henley had been orphaned and had little schooling, but he worked hard as a rural laborer, for the coal mines and railroads, and with the Albia police department. Pearl Smith Henley had a grade school education and a passion for reading which she passed down to her daughter. Henley had an older step-brother, Babe, who was injured in World War I. She also had one biological brother, Bill.
In 1940 Henley married Clell Smith. He died in 1995. They had no children. Smith spent her entire life in the Albia, Iowa area. Together, Marcella and Clell Smith ran a sandwich shop in Albia. During her husband's absence during World War II, Marcella Smith purchased a flower shop and greenhouse. She was always active in the Presbyterian Church; as a high school student she was nominated to attend the national convention of the Young People's Christian Union in Seattle. During World War II, she became active with the local chapter of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls as their Mother Advisor. As a senior citizen, Marcella Smith was instrumental in developing a senior center in Albia.
The Marcella Henley Smith papers date from 1938 to 1999 and measure 5 linear inches. The papers consist of >em>Confetti, a book of short essays Smith wrote describing her life in rural Iowa from childhood through aging adulthood; letters Smith wrote to her mother and brother, Bill, during a month-long trip she took east and into Canada in 1938, along with two letters sent to Smith from her mother and one from family friend, Pearl Richey; several journals in which Smith documents her reading from 1959 to 1992; book lists; and newspaper articles that were originally stuffed into the reading journals that cover such topics as new publications, U.S. presidents and world history.
Biographical - 2012
"Albia Woman's Club, 1920/21-1970/71," by Mrs. Clell Smith - 1920-1971
Book lists, undated.
Confetti, a memoir by Marcella H. Smith - 1999
Correspondence (2 folders) - 1938
Reading journals (2 folders) - 1959-1992
Newspaper articles - 1961-1982, 2012
Smith, Marcella Henley, 1909-2012
Henley, Pearl Smith
Henley, Bill
Richey, Pearl
Albia Woman's Club (Albia, Iowa)
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So, I stopped at Boots on the way home and bought a 3-month supply of the 5% solution for £30. Pretty economical. I read some positive stuff on the Internet and figured, it's better earlier than later.
Then, I got to thinking that I didn't know if I could handle the inconvenience of applying this solution 2 times per day for the rest of my life – 4 hours before bed, etc, especially when travelling for my job all over the place. So, I started reading up on Propecia. Nice, handy, convenient pill. Easy. More expensive. Side effects < 1%.
Will starting on Regaine and/or Propecia do me any harm?
Did clinical trials for these drugs evaluate effects on patients with no hair loss?
PS: My medical results came back today – everything looked good, but my blood sugar was low. I will have that checked next week. Related?
I can not resist writing you and would like to address all those other guys out there that seem to know more about the pathology and science behind Regaine than the scientist and physicians that did some of the original work on that drug. If you really want to grow hair – if it's humanly possible – then have a physician Rx the original pill. That's how we knew that Minoxidil grew hair but the side effects are many and could prove dangerous.
Early in the studies it was noticed that the topical drug prevented hair loss but the NDA (new drug application) to the FDA was for growth – not prevention and that would have held up introduction of the drug to the market. New studies would have to be developed and Upjohn wanted to market this drug asap and for certain patients with a certain patterns of hair loss.
It was never intended to grow hair on bald men.
It was also known early in the studies that it worked on women as well but that was not in the original study protocol so that indication came after the drug was marketed and new studies confirmed its efficacy for women as well. That indication was approved and is marketed it to that audience.
I vividly remember telling physicians that prevention of hair loss was probably more efficacious than growth and that if used early – as soon as one saw hair in the sink and on the pillow – the longer that man could keep his hair. But I must caution you that it has to be used every day and for life – now that's a big decision. Your friend mentioned buying generic Regaine and 2 % – I just would not trust generics.
grown hair on men's chest and women's pubic area.
has been painted on horses hooves to strengthen those.
That was learned from Dr Wilma Bergerfield – probably done more research than any other.
Men seem to want to do their own thing and get discouraged but we had asked physicians to keep patients on the drug for at least a year and be sure that compliance was 100%. I know guys who complained about the cost and would skip doses or use one dose a day to save money. I can only say – you do not know more about this drug than the people who discovered it and have done the science on it.
You can not expect Regaine to prevent hair loss by using it for 3 weeks and counting hair. It is not the complete answer and does not work on all but was the pioneer in this field is the very reason that all the people on this site are asking questions. I just find it interesting that some of the guys out there are trying to use the drug for things that it was not intended for.
It has indications and those indications should be followed.
Don't expect it to do something that is was never intended to do.
I realise the frustration of thinning hair and loosing hair but one might like to think of it this way – use the drug early maybe for 10 years and maintain your hair until you get established in the work world and married and then consider stopping. Maybe balding won't be so bad after your life and your family has been secured.
I happened to work for the Upjohn Company before retiring and had a little something to do with the introduction of this drug. You might also be interested to learn that Regaine is marketing a foam instead of alcohol base which should be helpful for the drying in some patients.
This information is my own personal knowledge and is not endorsed by nor approved by the Pharmacia Co.
Bro, if it runs in the family around your age and you see it on you, then you likely got it.
I first noticed mine starting to go at 22 and my initial reaction was that I got a bad haircut. I wish. It's nearly 10 years later and I actually have a lot more hair than I thought I would at this time. Still, I have less than I'd like.
If I were you and I had the Propecia, I'd start using it. Of course, like the first poster said, it can increase shedding. I agree with him – I think Propecia/Proscar can actually increase fallout rate for some people. I bought a shampoo a couple years ago that claimed shedding would occur and that this was all normal. Well, that's fine for them to say, but if they're wrong, I don't exactly get my hair back. So, I quit using it. Basically, I'd stay away from anything that seems to hasten the hair loss. I don't buy that old claim that it needs to get worse before it gets better.
The same thing with the Regaine. I'd try it and if you're not satisfied with the results, quit. Now, I'm not a doctor, so I'd be sure to consult with him about all this. It's just been my experience of being on these kind of sites through the past few years.


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You can't spell radio without DI - Dan Ingram
Dan Ingram passed at 83 this week. He had impact on my life as a young fan of radio and later working directly with him at WABC.
My very first programming job in commercial radio was as the Assistant Program Director at the legendary Music Radio 77, WABC, New York.
There was no bigger radio station on the planet. At its height, it reached 6 million people every week. A top station in New York 40 years later is lucky to hit 2.5 million. It was a giant. And among the giants, no one was bigger than Dan Ingram.
I had an office along the famed "blue wall" with the titans of radio management. I was 24 years-old and I was cool. Among my responsibilities was making sure Dan Ingram was happy. That was a tall order. Dan was nothing short of my idol. I had written him in junior high school and he answered. I listened to him every afternoon. And during my initial time around him, my youth showed and I am pretty sure I never said one intelligable word.
He was the DJ, the other DJ's tried to be.
New York Daily News July 2, 1981
Name any of the best air personalities from your hometown, they were listening and stealing from Ingram. The legendary Rick Sklar, my friend and mentor, and the program director of WABC in its heyday told me Dan had the best "7 second mind in radio." Indeed. Dan "talked-up" those awfully short record intros with clever, fresh, interesting, topical, fun, and often provocative content.
The speed and precision were devastatingly good.
By July of 1981, I had earned Dan's trust and had the great honor of producing his 20th anniversary show on WABC - "Hey, it's the same as my first day, no commercials!' It was a labor of love and a star-studded event with TV and radio personalities from all over showering praise on the master. I melted just being involved, but melted more as the very first custom jingle for the event was played and it wasn't one of the big celebratory jingles hand-crafted by Jonathan Wolfert in Dallas, but instead a spartan and short accapella "shout" - "Ingram's 20th!" It played. It ended. Dan looked at me incrediously and said "That's it? You guys couldn't even throw in the band?"
At every radio station I worked for, I told DJ's to listen with only one earphone and concentrate not on their voice but the content. Plenty more Ingram advice is etched into my radio DNA.
Many people of an era will tell you they got into the business because of Dan. I was one of them. And one of the few who had the tremendous honor to work with him and for him.
Howard Hoffman who worked nights at WABC during my time shared this about Dan:
He wasn't a disk jockey. He wasn't a radio personality. He was lightning in a bottle.
His genius was working in 25 second flashes on several levels at once:
-The casual listener
-The music lover
-The humor lover
-The insider
-The studio
-The advertisers
-The station management
-And of course, everyone else listening.
And he did it all with wit, brains, a wink and an infectious charm. (Listen to a small sample of his multi-level madness here: https://soundcloud.com/howard-hoffman/dan-ingram-hof-demo)
He was to radio what Johnny Carson was to late-night TV.
He was to radio what Johnny Carson was to late-night TV. What Willie Mays was to baseball.
I was a lucky one. I was one of those kids who grew up listening to Dan and ended up working with him at WABC as its music days were coming to an end, and we were tasked with seeing how long we can keep it alive.
Still, it took me about a year at WABC for us to actually get to know each other, since he was moved to mornings when I was hired to do evenings. It wasn't until I was moved to overnights that I finally got to know Dan.
Funny, because during those first couple of weeks, I didn't want to get in his way. We'd exchange pleasantries during the newscast and I'd let him get to work.
One morning, as I headed toward the seemingly six ton studio 8A door, I heard him shout after me, "What's your hurry?" I turned and said it was his studio at 6am. "Get over here!" he barked as he tilted his head toward a side chair. From that morning forward, I hung around the studio for an extra half hour every day until he was properly awake. For that thirty minutes, he was playing to another category of listener: Me.
The morning after John Lennon was killed and I had to anchor coverage all night, he came in and read my face, saying, "You just did the hardest six hours of radio you'll ever do. Go get some sleep." He was right. I never had a shift like that before or since. But I stayed and helped feed him info for another hour.
May the Other Side now enjoy his wisecracks and his company. Bye now, Kemosabe.
Thanks to Howard for letting me share this.
Thanks to Dan for opening the path to my radio career. I am forever in your debt.
As the Daily News said on July 3, 1981 - You can't spell radio without DI.
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As The Hunger Games turned 10 this year, Scholastic is releasing a special anniversary edition audiobook, narrated by Orphan Black star Tatiana Maslany.
The audiobook will feature a bonus track Q&A with Maslany. In addition, the CD is packaged with an insert that contains the exclusive content included in the Hunger Games Special Edition print book: an in-depth interview with Collins about the origins of the series, and an engaging archival conversation between [Suzanne] Collins and fellow YA author Walter Dean Myers on writing about war for children.
Listen to an excerpt at Entertainment Weekly here.
The special edition audiobook will be available October 30.


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Q: How can I access a private variable in a class without changing its visibility I am wondering is it possible for me to access the _staff_id variable without me having to change the declaration to public (I have access to change this but its not my code and im assuming it was made private for a reason, however i am still tasked with getting this information)
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A: Using a public get function. E.g.:
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$staff_id = $myObject->get('_staff_id');

This allows you to access the variable without the ability to overwrite its value.

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Hector Del Campo: Artist Profile
Concrete Jungle-
42×26 9-16 latex, spray & enamel paints with sharpie on canvas
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12in. circular canvas 4-17 spray & latex paints on canvas
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20×16 11-16 latex & enamel paints on canvas
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Born in Tampa, Florida, Hector Del Campo received his MFA in 2004 at the University of South Florida in Tampa and BFA at the Herron School of Art & Design in Indiana. A first generation Cuban-American, Hector has exhibited extensively and taught across the country and has been faculty for over six years at Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis, Indiana.
www.hectordelcampo.com website
Instagram: cubanbe1
A Short Interview With Hector Del Campo-
1. When did you know you were an artist? What made you decide to pursue your art seriously?
I have felt a calling since I was a child. I began with drawing, cartoons and comic book characters. I soon moved into coloring and later, painting. I enjoyed the challenge of pushing myself to get better at painting and drawing: looking internally as a way to reflect ones culture, being a first generation Cuban American.
2. What artists influence and inspire you?
Artists who influence me: Assume Vivid Astro Focus, Donald Judd, Joan Mitchell, Josef Albert, Francis Bacon, Moholy-Nagy and Pat Steir
3. What do you feel the role of art is in people's lives? Why is it important?
The role of art has limitless reflections in people's lives, from the community on the world/society around them, a type of therapy, an internal motivation or just the simply joy of creating and sharing.
4. What do you love about Indianapolis? What are you favorite places or things to do here?
I love to see the growth of cultural understanding in Indianapolis. I enjoy my neighborhood, SoBro, seeing the growth and willingness to take a risk for ones passions and the further reincarnation of abandoned spaces.


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So, despite heart break, Selene made it through. How will she be able to cope any longer? This time she'll need to answer questions on present and past passives! Those whodunnit verb forms that are made with 'be' and a past participle. Who will be our second contestant? What's the big surprise? Can love win through? Find out in this episode of the Grammar Gameshow!
Hello and welcome to today's the Grammar Gameshow! I'm your host, Will! It's a short 'I'... less like sheep and more like ship. And of course, let's not forget Leslie, our all-knowing voice in the sky.
Present and past passives. That whodunit verb form that's made with 'be' and a past participle.
Hello all. My name's Selene.
It's nice to meet you. I'm Mark.
Of course. What is a herd of stampeding elephants compared to true love?
Wow. Mark. This is a first! Welcome back! We really need to feed the elephants less. Still, respect!
Thanks, Will. I'll never let us be separated again, my love.
Nor I, my… elephant man.
Awww… isn't that cute. I'll tell you what. If you can both get through this episode without making a single mistake, I'll let you both go together.
Really? Ok! Let's do it!
People use buses every day.
Buses are used every day.
I peeled and sliced the onion.
The onion was peeled and sliced.
Mark is loved by Selene.
The passive verb form is made using 'be' and a past participle verb. The object of the active sentence is moved to the subject position and the verb is transformed. The tense applies to the 'be' verb: 'are' or 'is' for present, and 'was' or 'were' for past!
Good job, love birds! Have 20 points! On to our next question. We use the passive form for many reasons. Here are a few of them, but one of them is incorrect. Which one is it? The action or object is more important than the subject. We do not know who did the action. The person who did the action is obvious. The action or object is hypothetical or unreal.
I'm going to have to hurry you.
To the end of Earth and back.
Correct! The passive form is only used for specific reasons, mostly concerning how the speaker views the object and subject. If they consider the object or action to be more important than the subject, or if the subject is unknown, or obvious, they are more likely to use a passive structure. Well done, love birds.
Alright! Control yourselves! Three points to you both. One more right answer and you can leave together! Here we go. When using the passive, we may wish to include the person doing the action. This subject is known as the agent, but which preposition do we use to introduce them?
We use 'by'. For example, my heart was captured by Mark.
Correct! But it's not over yet! Sometimes we also include the object that was used to perform the action. This is known as the instrument. Which preposition introduces it?
Nor do I. I'm sorry… we're not going to make it.
But at least we'll be together!
With! The instrument is introduced using 'with'. The door was opened with a key!
That's right! In a passive, if you wish to introduce the person doing the action we use 'by'. To introduce a tool they have used, we use 'with' For example: The elephants were defeated by Mark with his bare hands. What a man.
Indeed Leslie! Well done both of you. That brings us to the end of today's Grammar Gameshow. You have passed. Here's what you've won!
It's an unmatched set of wedding rings!
I made it! I'm alive!
Levington! You too? We've really got to grease that tube! How do you feel?
Sorry… We can only help one person a day… today wasn't yours. Loose the bats! Thanks for joining us. Say goodbye, Leslie.
The passive is a verb form that can be used in any tense in English. The passive is only used for specific reasons. When not using the passive, English uses the active form. Passives cannot be made in sentences with no object.
active form: I painted that house yesterday.
passive form: That house was painted by me yesterday.
passive not possible: The plane flew quickly over the mountains.
All passives are made with some form of be + a past participle verb. The auxiliary verb 'be' changes to represent the tense. In order to make the passive, move the object noun or pronoun into the subject position and change the verb.
active form: Dogs often chase cats.
passive form: Cats are often chased by dogs.
Remember that the auxiliary verb 'be' changes to represent the tense. In the present simple 'be' is either 'am' 'are' or 'is'. Therfore present simple passives are made with are/is + a past participle verb.
The trees are grown in special pots.
Rain is stored in the barrels for later use.
Remember that the auxiliary verb 'be' changes to represent the tense. In the past simple 'be' is either 'was' or 'were'. Therfore past simple passives are made with was/were + a past participle verb.
The town was designed for pedestrians.
The animals were taken to the zoo for treatment.
The passive is used to focus on the object of an action rather than the subject. The subject might be less important because a) the object is what we want to focus on, b) the subject is unknown or c) the subject is obvious and it would be a waste of time to mention it. Among other reasons, the passive is considered to be a formal reporting structure and is commonly used in official reports, news publication and science.
This house was built in 1930 with hand tools.
This house was built in 1930 with hand tools by my grandfather.
Which of these is a passive sentence?
Present simple passives are made with are/is + a past participle verb. Past simple passives are made with was/were + a past participle verb.
Which of these sentences is not a present or past passive?
The person who does the action in a passive sentence is called 'the agent'. They may or may not be mentioned in the sentence depending on how important they are and what the person wants to say.
In which of these sentences is it useful to include the agent?
If an object was used to do the action in the passive sentence, it is called 'the instrument'. it is introduced using a preposition, but which one?
Which preposition do we use in a passive sentence to introduce the instrument?


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[Miscellaneous engravings] [graphic], 1820-ca.1920]
Argosy Book Shop
Size: 11 engravings : ink on paper ; 11.5 x 15.5 cm. and smaller, on sheet 20.5 x 26.5 cm. and smaller
Summary: Miscellaneous engravings, including portraits (7) and naval/marine scenes (4), donated by the Argosy Book Shop.
Portraits include: (information from item): Mrs. John C. Adams (Abigail Smith), from an original picture by C. Schessele in possession of the publishers, N.Y., D. Appleton & Co.; Fisher Ames, painted by [Gilbert] Stuart, Engraved by T. Kellys; Elisa (?) Fry, likeness from a painting by C.K.Leslie, R.A.; John J. Pershing, Anderson-Lamb, N.Y.; Wm. H. Prescott, Engraved by T.B. Welch from a daguerreotype by Southworth & Hawse; [Benjamin Rush], unidentified; Sir Henry Vanel, fifth Governor of Massachusetts - born 1612 - beheaded 1662, D. Kimberly (?).
Ships/naval scenes include: a color engraving," A South-East View of the CITY OF BOSTON in North America--1723, London, Printed for Bowles & Carver, No.69 St. Paul's Church Yard; frontispiece from "American Water" (?); 1 page with 3 different riverboats: "The Osage," "Black Hawk," and "The Choctaw," by Fred B. Scheu, [18]85; and an allegorical scene with ship in distance, angel holding from chain, "Societas Cincinnatorium Instituta MDCCLXXXIII A.D."
Also included is a page advertising "Copper-Plate printing by [John] Ridley, No. 263 Pearl Street, Corner of Fulton-Street".
Book, print shop; New York, N.Y.
Donated 1958 by the Argosy Book Shop. It is possible that these engravings were part of the Benson Lossing papers, the Robert Fridenberg Gallery records, or the Bland Gallery records, all donated to the Archives in 1958.
How to Cite This Collection
[Miscellaneous engravings] [graphic], 1820-ca.1920]. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Adams, Abigail
Ames, Fisher
Pershing, John Joseph
Rush, Benjamin
Prescott, William Hickling


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One theory is that the China movie market is so strong — very close to surpassing the US as the largest theatrical market in the world — that "Star Wars" has a lot of homegrown content to compete with.
"The 'Star Wars' brand doesn't resonate in China like it does in other parts of the world because there has not been a long-term relationship with the franchise," comScore box-office analyst Paul Dergarabedian told Business Insider. "The characters that have become iconic in other countries — in the United States Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker and Han Solo have been elevated to revered cult status — there is no such feeling in China and that has impacted the box office prospects there."


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Prince Harry and Meghan originally had a different name in mind for their charity
Ellen Fitzpatrick
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently announced their new charity, which they named Archewell.
However, it seems the royals originally had a different name in mind for the foundation.
Using the Greek word 'Arche' which means a source of action, the two took inspiration from their son Archie's name for the charity.
Pic: WireImage
According to paperwork revealed by The Sun, Meghan and Harry initially planned to call their new charity 'Archeway'.
The royal couple submitted paperwork for their charity on February 28th with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and the name they submitted was 'Archeway'.
However, the patent name was reportedly then withdrawn on March 6th.
Meghan Markle. Pic: Getty Images
A section on the trademark application under the 'Request for express abandonment section reads: 'The owner of the trademark application withdrew (e.g. abandoned) the application and the application is no longer active'.
They then applied for the trademark 'Archewell' on March 10th, but it has apparently been delayed due to the health crisis.
Prince Harry and Meghan Duchess of Sussex. Pic: REX
It was previously reported in The Telegraph that Harry and Meghan were considering how they can go about creating their own charity and volunteering framework.
Since stepping back from their royal duties, the two are planning to also build a new website that will give access to 'education and training materials' via films, podcasts and books.
'Before SussexRoyal, came the idea of Arche – the Greek word meaning source of action,' the couple said as they announced their charity name.
'We connected to this concept for the charitable organisation we hoped to build one day, and it became the inspiration for our son's name.'
'To do something of meaning, to do something that matters.'
'Archewell is a name that combines an ancient word for strength and action, and another that evokes the deep resources we each must draw upon.'
'Scotland Yard is not for hire' Backlash as Prince Harry threatens legal action in row over security


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Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem
Combine a Masada tour and Dead Sea trip into one memorable full-day tour from Jerusalem. Travel through the Judean desert by air-conditioned coach and pass the site of the famous New Testament parable of the Good Samaritan. Arrive at Masada and ride the cable car to the legendary mountaintop ruins of King Herod's palaces. After a guided tour, drive to the Dead Sea. Relish the surreal Dead Sea floating experience and choose to take a therapeutic mud bath. Then, return to Jerusalem, passing the ancient city of Jericho on route.
Masada and the Dead Sea Trip from Jerusalem
Organizing a trip to Masada and the Dead Sea on your own can get complicated; this day trip from Jerusalem takes care of the details. Travel by coach through the Judean Desert and ascend Mt. Masada by cable car to see the UNESCO site with your guide. After a mud bath and a dip in the Dead Sea, view the Ein Gedi oasis, the caves at Qumran, and Jericho.
Dead Sea, Masada & Ein Gedi Nature Reserve Tour from Jerusalem
Experience mountains, desert and sea all in one day on this full-day tour from Jerusalem. Ride the cable car to the cliff-top Masada Fortress and enjoy spectacular aerial views, then journey to the desert oasis of the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. After lunch (own expense), continue to the Dead Sea, famously the lowest landmass on earth, where you can take a dip in the mineral-rich muds or enjoy free time to explore independently.
Skip the Line:1.5Hour AudioTour - Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center Ticket
Visit Yad Vashem – The World Holocaust Remembrance Center and explore the moving exhibits at your own pace with admission to the museum and a self-guided audio tour. Using a pre-recorded audio guide, you'll learn the personal stories behind the remarkable images and artifacts on display, with the flexibility to explore each one for as long as you want.
Masada Sunrise Ein Gedi and Dead Sea Tour from Jerusalem
Designed with the time constraints of travel in mind, this full-day tour allows you to tick off Masada Fortress, Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, and the Dead Sea—three of Israel's most popular attractions—in just one day. Departing Jerusalem with your driver, you are rewarded with a majestic desert sunrise from the UNESCO-listed Masada Fortress after a strenuous hike. Observe exotic wildlife in Ein Gedi Nature Reserve and bathe and be buoyant in the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Entrance to Masada and Ein-Gedi Nature Reserve are not included.
Tour of Masada-Dead Sea and Qumran from Jerusalem
Discover the highlights of the Judean Desert on a full-day tour of Qumran, Masada and the Dead Sea from Jerusalem. Visit the site where the the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, then board a cable car to Masada to explore the ancient mountain fortress with your guide. Walk from Roman baths to King Herod's palace, and hear the legend of the Jewish rebels who held the plateau against the Romans. Descend to the Dead Sea to wallow in nutrient-rich mud and swim in hyper-saline water before returning to Jerusalem.
Masada, Ein Gedi and The Dead Sea from Jerusalem
Explore the highlights of the Judean Desert on a full-day tour to Masada, Ein Gedi, and the Dead Sea with transport from a centrally-located point in Jerusalem. Enjoy independent time to learn about Masada's dramatic history, hike into Ein Gedi, and swim at a private beach by the Dead Sea.
Nazareth, Tiberias, and Sea of Galilee Day Tour - Small Group
Israel is full of sites considered holy by many religions, and seeing them all can be intimidating to tackle on your own. This tour of holy sites in the Galilee region makes it easy. Head to key sites around Nazareth, plus Kafer Kana, the Sea of Galilee, the Church of the Multiplication, and more, ending your journey back in Jerusalem. All entrance fees and transportation are included for great value.
Old and New Jerusalem Full-Day Tour
For Christians, Jews and Muslims alike, Jerusalem is the spiritual center of the world. Take this guided all-day tour to better understand the city's 4,000-year-old history and visit its important sites. See what are widely considered the holiest places in the world: the Western Wall, the holiest of Jewish sites; the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located where Jesus was crucified and buried; and many more. Finish the day with time at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust History Museum in New Jerusalem. Round-trip hotel transport included.
Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem - for cruise ship guests only
When arriving in Israel at the Port of Ashdod, visit the holy sites in Jerusalem and Bethlehem on this guided, full-day shore excursion. Discover the history of the different religions of this region and witness the mix of cultures. See the Dome of the Rock, an iconic Jerusalem landmark; the Church of the Nativity, where Jesus was born; the famous Western Wall, the holiest of Jewish sites; and many more. Port of Ashdod pickup and drop-off included.
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Tailor-made tour through the amazing cities of Israel. See the ancient walls and temples of Jerusalem, enjoy the vibrant scene in modern Tel Aviv.
Holy Jerusalem Private Tour
The best way to experience the holy city of Jerusalem is with a private tour, which will allow you to understand its complexity, learn about its rich history, experience the archeology and feel the culture. I love guiding, I love Jerusalem and the land of Israel and nothing makes me happier than to share this love with others. I present very rich and informative guidance while presenting the information in a very vivid manner.
Jerusalem from One End to the Other- By Rail
The Jerusalem light rail spans the city, connecting history, conflict, people and differing narratives. It is a wonderful way to learn about the many facets of this city. We begin on Mount Herzl, the fist stop. We will visit the national cemetery and gain an understanding of the history of Israel. We continue on the light rail, pointing out the sites on the way, exiting at the the colorful Machane Yehuda market which we will tour and sample the street food. We continue on the rail, stopping at the center of town, Jaffa Street and King George Avenue, to get a sense of this historical and bustling area. We continue to the Damascus Gate Station, to visit both a Jewish Ultra-Orthodox neighborhood and the neighboring hub of the Arab section of the city at the Damascus Gate and Salah a Din Street. Here we will get a deep sense of the complexities of this multicultural city. We continue to the Arab and Jewish northern neighborhoods, asking the question: What unites us? What divides us?
Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem
Discover the best of Jerusalem in one day, seeing all the highlights of the golden city. A fully guided tour that will take you through the winding alleys of the ancient Old City and the newer neighborhoods outside of the walls. Start your day in the Old City, the heart and soul of ancient Jerusalem. Visit the Armenian, Christian, Arab, and Jewish neighborhoods and take in the unique atmosphere of a city holy to three religions. Visit the Western Wall and see the Temple Mount, explore the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and walk part of Via Dolorosa as your guide shares the stories and the history of Jerusalem of old. Explore famous landmarks of the new city such as the Montefiore Windmill, The YMCA building, the majestic King David Hotel, and the Russian Compound. Walk down the pedestrian boulevard Nachalat Shiva and rub shoulders with the locals at the bustling Machane Yehuda market, the one place where past and present, secular and religious, local and traveler all come together.
Eat Jerusalem - A Tasting Tour through the Heart of the Machane Yehuda Market
Every visitor to Israel must stop in the most special outdoor market in the Middle East - the Machane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem. This vibrant market awakens the senses and our tour guides you expertly through the stalls to make sure you taste only and all the best of the area. Tastings are filling and span the diverse ethnic make-up of Israel's rich culinary history and tradition.
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Middle Eastern Cooking & Meal Over the Beautiful Judean Desert
Discover the unique tastes, flavors, and spices of Middle-Eastern cooking, especially the Yemenite foods that form part of the host's heritage. Israela is a first-class cook who has been preparing traditional meals for guests from all over the world for over thirty years. You will also discover aspects of Yemenite culture such as the music and clothing, as well as the layout of a kosher kitchen. The class takes places in Israela's beautiful home. Guests will enjoy their finished meal overlooking the breathtaking Judean Desert.
Boutique Group Tour - Jerusalem's Muslim Quarter(Lunch Included)
**Attractive low price offered for first 3 Tours** Out of the four quarters, the Muslim section is by far the most vibrant and colorful one. We will try to understand the Islamic religion, taste the cuisine and reach out to the people. 1. 'Haram esh-Sharif' (Temple Mount ) - third most holiest place in the world to Muslims. 2. Cuisine in the old city - The holy trinity of food Lunch will include the best places to eat in the Muslim quarter - if the local Hummus and pastries wont be enough, more surprises will remind you that there is a separate stomach for deserts. 3. People of the quarter - getting to know the Muslim quarter through unique Gems. Meeting local's for an opportunity of questions and listening how it is to live in one of the most important cities in the world. **The goal of this tour is to run weekly. As a Trial run,The Fee for the Tour is low. Join an alternative Tour with a small group (up to 10) that can engage and walk easier around the Old City.
Jerusalem Running Tour-Experience the unique vibes of Jerusalem in your sneakers
So what is JRT exactly? Imagine it's 8 AM, Jerusalem is starting to wake up to another busy day and we're running around its magical paths, feeling the day at its starting point.. I'm Noam and I would like to take you to a tour quite different than the traditional one most tourist take in this spectacular city. Let me take you for a unique experience of living the city through your running, where you decide the route to take, at pace you choose. Our starting end ending point will be at your hotel. On our way, you will get the chance to sense the "true" Jerusalem through your feet, feeling the authentic special vibe of the city. It will be exciting and fulfilling.. So let's RUN!
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Wine is an integral part of Jewish and Israeli culture. Half of Jacob's blessing to Judah was connected to wine: כִּבֵּס בַּיַּיִן לְבֻשׁוֹ וּבְדַם־עֲנָבִים סוּתֹהן In the days of King Solomon's rule, there was peace: "every man under his vine, and under his fig tree,." Micha's vision for world peace reflects almost the same saying. Ancient Egyptian historians describe Canaan as the best place for wine. Roman historians describe the amazing quality of wine in the Land of Israel. The references go on and on. A kosher wine tour can be a wonderful experience filled with history, laughter, and tasty delights. I would like you to experience it in the best possible way. Today there are hundreds of boutique wineries all over the country. Most of them have been awarded international prizes, and all of them have a unique story.
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Magnificent Obsession ist ein US-amerikanisches Melodrama aus dem Jahr 1935 mit Irene Dunne und Robert Taylor. Der Film basiert auf dem gleichnamigen Roman von Lloyd C. Douglas.

Handlung
Helen Hudson wird völlig unvorbereitet Witwe. Ihr Mann kann nach einem Badeunfall nicht gerettet werden, da das einzige Beatmungsgerät gerade zur Reanimation des verwöhnten und selbstsüchtigen Playboys Robert Merrick genutzt wird. Nach seinem Tod stellt sich heraus, dass Dr. Hudson, selber ein brillanter Chirurg, sehr viel Geld für wohltätige Zwecke gestiftet hat und so zahlreichen Menschen helfen konnte. Von Schuldgefühlen getrieben, versucht Robert Merrick sich bei Helen Hudson zu entschuldigen, doch sie weist ihn barsch zurück und macht ihn für den Tod ihres Mannes verantwortlich. Eines Tages bringt der Zufall die beiden wieder zusammen und Robert missversteht die Situation und wird Helen gegenüber zudringlich. Entsetzt läuft diese davon und wird von einem Auto überfahren. Der Unfall lässt Helen erblinden. Robert ist zutiefst schockiert. Er nimmt sein abgebrochenes Medizinstudium wieder auf und wird innerhalb kurzer Zeit zu einem weltberühmten Chirurgen. Helen ist mittlerweile überzeugt, der Welt nur noch eine Last zu sein und zieht sich völlig in die Einsamkeit zurück. In der Zwischenzeit gewinnt Robert den Nobelpreis für Medizin und steigt zum führenden Gehirnchirurgen auf. In einer dramatischen Notoperation gelingt ihm die Heilung von Helen.

Hintergrund
Die Popularität von Irene Dunne bei den überwiegend weiblichen Fans basierte auf einer ganzen Reihe von tränenreichen Melodramen, in denen die Schauspielerin allerlei Unbill und Probleme zu überstehen hat, ehe sie am Ende das wahre Glück findet. Nachdem sich ihr Exklusivvertrag mit dem Studio RKO 1934 dem Ende zuneigte, beschloss Irene Dunne, künftig keine längerfristigen Bindungen einzugehen, sondern nur noch nicht-exklusive Verträge über eine beschränkte Anzahl von Filmen bei Mitspracherechten über Regisseur und Co-Stars abzuschließen. Diese free-lancing genannte Vorgehensweise erlaubte es Dunne, viel höhere Gagen auszuhandeln, als ihr RKO gezahlt hatte. Allein für ihr Engagement in Magnificent Obsession verdiente sie am Ende 145.000 US-Dollar. Dunne unterschrieb zunächst für zwei Filmen bei Universal Pictures. Das erste Engagement sollte die Verfilmung des damals populären Romans Magnificent Obsession von Lloyd C. Douglas werden. Der Roman erschien 1929 und verstand sich als Kommentar über die Frivolitäten und Rücksichtslosigkeit der sogenannten Goldenen Zwanziger. Douglas stellte in seiner literarischen Vorlage den verantwortungsbewussten Dr. Hudson, der anderen Menschen im Stillen hilft und an die Wunderbare Macht in jeden von ihnen appelliert, den verantwortungslosen Robert Merrick gegenüber. Merrick hat viel Talent und jede Möglichkeit, Gutes zu tun, doch am Anfang vergeudet er sein Talent mit Alkohol und Frauenbekanntschaften. Erst unter dem Eindruck der Lehren von Dr. Hudson entdeckt auch Merrick die Wunderbare Macht in sich und wandelt sich in einen Wohltäter der Menschheit, dem Geld und Ruhm nichts bedeuten.

Zunächst sollte Frank Borzage die Regie übernehmen, ehe John M. Stahl die Aufgabe übertragen bekam. Stahl hatte Irene Dunne bereits 1932 durch Back Street geleitet. Für die Besetzung der männlichen Hauptrolle war anfangs Douglas Fairbanks Jr. im Gespräch, ehe die Wahl auf Robert Taylor fiel. Der Erfolg des Films ermöglichte für Taylor den Durchbruch zum Star. Das Studio machte aus Magnificent Obsession eine ausgesprochene Prestigeproduktion und investierte fast 1.000.000 US-Dollar. Der Film erwies sich am Ende als finanzieller Erfolg. 1954 drehte Douglas Sirk ein Remake mit Jane Wyman und Rock Hudson in den Hauptrollen.

Kritiken
Die New York Times fand keinen Gefallen an dem Film und der Mixtur aus quasi-religiösen Untertönen und Liebesgeschichte. Der Rezensent nannte Magnificent Obsession

Weblinks

 Hintergrundinformationen und Trailer bei Turner Classic Movies (englisch)
 Hintergrundinformationen mit Links zu zahlreichen Setphotos auf irenedunnesite.com (englisch)

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Filmtitel 1935
US-amerikanischer Film
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Q: Can you tell if a particle is in superposition? This may be an easy answer for anybody. Is it possible to detect if a particle A is still in a superposition via the sending a group of particles B through a box containing particle A?

A: Not really.
There is Quantum Tomography, but it requires several copies of the same quantum system (that is an apparatus that can prepare the system in the same state several times).
I understand the problem as:  You give me a state, I tell you what are coefficients of expansion into eigenbasis. I quess this is not possible. If it were not for the No Cloning theorem, then you could copy the state and do qUantum tomography on the copies.
Again Quantum Nondemolition Measurement does not mean the state is unchanged and in fact this i just an almost perfect projection. There is no hope here either.


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Frontier market economies continue to see weakening export growth, consistent with the recent slowdown in world trade, but several countries have also seen interest rates decline against a backdrop of the Fed and ECB becoming more dovish, says Fitch Ratings' Economics team.
The Fed's new guidance on its balance sheet policies has material implications for the outlook for global liquidity and will help perpetuate an environment of low market interest rates. Global quantitative tightening will be a lot less intense than expected and may even be completely off the agenda this year if the ECB restarts net asset purchases.
Brian Coulton, Chief Economist at Fitch Ratings. He told Daybreak Europe's Matt Miller and Markus Karlsson that the slowdown in Europe is largely to blame, along with emerging markets, and countries that have seen a weaker currency impact their imports. That said, Coulton maintains that he does not expect a global recession in the coming year.
Potential growth projections for the larger emerging market (EMs) economies have deteriorated due mainly to a gloomier outlook for investment. A slowdown in projected investment growth over the next few years is the over-arching theme according to Fitch Ratings' Economics team.
The sharp downturn in the eurozone industrial cycle and the clear weakening in consumer spending growth in China are two clear themes highlighted in Fitch Ratings' latest 20/20 Vision chart pack.
The recent pattern of trade flows in Asia suggests that the sharp decline in world trade growth in the second half of 2018 was primarily due to the slowdown in domestic demand in China rather than the direct impact of tariffs associated with increased US-China trade tensions.
Eurozone (EZ) GDP growth now looks likely to slow to just 1% this year according to a report published today by Fitch Ratings' Economics team. The deterioration in growth prospects and declining inflation expectations will prompt the ECB to consider restarting asset purchases.
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The impact of the US-China trade war on other major economies through supply-chain linkages will be highest in Korea and Japan and reflects their sales of intermediate products to China that are ultimately bound for the US market. However these exposures are still quite small relative to total exports.
Capital flows to large emerging markets (EMs) are expected to remain subdued as a share of GDP over the next couple of years due primarily to Fed tightening. This follows a sharp fall in capital flows so far this year, with preliminary estimates for 3Q18 showing aggregate net capital flows to the EM9 (EM10 excluding China) having reached their lowest level since the global financial crisis of 2008-2009.
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Roche Pays US$8.3 Billion for Biotech Company, InterMune
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By Sarah Brown, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Roche, a large global pharmaceutical company, paid a high premium in the full takeover of American, InterMune. This is the latest move for Roche in an attempt to generate a potential US$1 billion gain in the treatment of respiratory disorders sector, the world's largest drug market.
Roche, a large global pharmaceutical company, has offices all over the world, including in São Paulo, photo by Roche media images.
With a wide global presence, including offices in São Paulo, Roche aims to diversify its portfolio, which is currently concentrated in cancer medicines.
The takeover, that received the approval from the boards of both companies, is the largest deal for Roche since 2009 when the Swiss company bought the remaining stake of American company Genetech for US$47 billion.
For pharmaceutical companies, Brazil remains in the spotlight with big profit potential having the second largest pharmaceutical sector in the emerging world and this new acquisition could open new sources of revenues here in the future.
The acquisition will bring Pirfenudane to Roche's portfolio, a new drug used in the treatment of the progressive and fatal illness, Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). This disease attacks the lungs through build up of internal scar tissue and, after diagnosis, leaves the patient with between two to five years of life expectancy.
Having already been approved in Europe and Canada, it is under the evaluation of U.S. authorities in America with expectations of approval by the end of November. The drug is not yet sold in Brazil, yet the company expects it will be available in the near-future, after approval of sale in Mexico and Argentina. Tests for the long-term effects of the drug are currently being conducted in test centers in Brazil by comparing the drug against placebo effects.
CEO, Severin Schwan, says the acquisition is a good fit for the company both in terms of portfolio and culture, photo by Roche media images.
This will be good news for the pharmaceutical industry given the significant revenues that can be gained from the Brazilian middle class who are willing to spend more on health care, according to a study conducted by McKinsey.
It will be good news as well for Brazilians who suffer respiratory conditions as this acquisition brings accessibility to the life-saving drug closer to being realized and in turn will help improve and prolong the lives of Brazilian patients with IPF.
Analysts estimate that the medicine, sold as pills, can generate sales of US$1.04 billion by 2019 according to Thomson Reuters Pharma. It also gives the company the opportunity to expand into larger markets which will open up new departments and skill necessities within the company including in the São Paulo offices in the future.
"This transaction is a good example of a value-creating bolt-on acquisition," said CEO Severin Schwan during an interview. "We focus on targeted acquisitions that really compliments our portfolio […] rather than trying to diversify or going into mega mergers."
Roche offered US$74 per share that is a 38 percent premium over InterMune's closing share price last Friday. The high prices are not uncommon in the pharmaceutical sector as intense competition forces the big players to seek out new drugs from smaller and innovative companies.
Despite paying a high sum, Roche, with a market value estimated at US$250 billion, stated the acquisition will not impact on dividends for this year, but will boost the revenues from 2016.
The pharmaceutical industry is going through a period of intense global consolidation with major players occupying huge global market shares, including in Brazil. In this year alone, there were US$346 billion spent in mergers and acquisitions in the pharmaceutical sector, in comparison to the US$212 billion spent in the same period last year.
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