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Workflowy
byJill Duffy Sep 07, 2017
List makers will love WorkFlowy for its simple elegance, and while it has some capabilities to serve as a collaborative to-do app, it comes up short.
Simple and elegant list-making app.
Excellent implementation of nested lists.
Easy to rearrange items.
No due dates, reminders, recurring settings, or calendar integration.
Requires Pro account for Dropbox backup and password protection.
WorkFlowy takes bullet journaling and other kinds of list making digital, in a web and mobile app that's fluid, responsive, and simple. You can use WorkFlowy to not only make lists, but also share them, whether it's a grocery shopping list for everyone in your household or a task list for a colleague. While WorkFlowy includes some features for sharing and collaborating, it comes up short compared with other best to-do apps, notably Asana and Todoist, which are PCMag Editors' Choices.
WorkFlowy has a free version of the tool that comes with several limitations, such as only being allowed to put 250 new items into your lists each month. Every month, you are granted another 250 new items to add. With WorkFlowy Free, you also can't customize some of the settings, such as the font used for your lists and the background theme.
A paid version of the app, called WorkFlowy Pro, removes these limitations. It costs $4.99 per month or $49 per year. WorkFlowy Pro members can create as many list items as they want, and they have an option to connect to a Dropbox account to backup their content. They also get the option to protect any lists they share, whereas free users can only share a list by giving their collaborators an unsecured link. Pro account holders also get premium support.
Among collaborative to-do list apps, WorkFlowy's $49 per year price is rather high. By comparison, Todoist Premium ($3.00 at Todoist) for individuals costs only $28.99 per year. Remember the Milk, another collaborative to-do app, charges $39.99 per year, which is still less than WorkFlowy Pro. Any.do costs $26.88 per year for a Premium subscription.
If you compare the monthly price of WorkFlowy Pro directly to Asana's price, Asana ($0.00 at Asana) costs more than twice as much: $119.88 per person per year. But that's not a fair comparison, as Asana Premium includes a lot of business-focused features that WorkFlowy doesn't have at all. What's more, the free version of Asana lets you add an unlimited number of lists and items, and you can have up to 15 collaborators working in a password-protected space. So the free Asana account offers a substantial experience for individuals using the app for personal reasons, and businesses that pay what seems to be a high price actually get a lot more from the service than they would get from Workflowy.
WorkFlowy Features
Workflowy looks like a page. On this page, you create bulleted lists. Every list you make is nested into this one page. Each time you indent, you effectively create a new list or sublist, but you still see everything on the page. If you want to create a more focused view of one of your sublists, you click the parent bullet. A navigation at the top of the page updates to give you some idea of where you've drilled down into your list. You can add a note to any bullet, as well. Notes appear directly below the bullet in a slightly different font.
Workflowy is a quick and responsive Web app. It reminds me in some ways of distraction-free text editors, such as Writebox, which provide an austere workspace so you can focus and write. The possibilities for how to use Workflowy are infinite, although while testing the app, I wondered at times how people actually do use it, because depending on their stated purpose, the app lacks key features.
For example, as a to-do list, Workflowy deserves a knock or two for not having deadlines and reminders of upcoming deadlines. When I reached out to the Workflowy team to ask about this missing feature, a rep explained that some people use tags to create due dates. In other words, they create a tag like #12-04-13 or #15Aug17 and sort by the day's tag to find everything due. The problems with this workaround are 1) it's a workaround and 2) you have to seek out the information, rather than it coming to you, which is how time-dated reminders should work.
You can mark complete, export, share (via a link), duplicate, and delete any item by accessing a little menu by clicking on its bullet, or through keyboard shortcuts. Click on any item, and it opens to become the top level of the page, similar to opening folders and subfolders in most operating systems. The naivgation path at the top lets you back out.
Workflowy in Action
In testing the app, I created two main sections to start, work and personal, as per the advice in some video tutorials included in the app. By the way, these videos have terrific content, and making them accessible right in the same window as the app is brilliant. Kudos, guys.
The keyboard shortcuts are also built into the web app. You can display them in a tight and unobtrusive sidebar at any time. It helped me tremendously to peek over and see that I could mark a task as complete by hitting Ctrl + Enter rather than searching for a menu option.
As I built my list of things to do at work and in my personal life, I found the nesting capabilities solid. Within my personal list I created a shopping list, and nested into the shopping list, I wrote "Produce" and then listed beneath it all the fruits and vegetables I needed to buy. Another chore on my list was to go to a few car dealerships, to which I added a note listing the dealerships I found online in my area.
You can drag any bullet up or down to rearrange the order of items, and if there are already some items indented with a parent bullet above, it's easy to get the moved item exactly where you want. That fluidity was a notable to me because I struggle all the time to rearrange nested list items in Todoist, an otherwise exceptional to-do app. When moving items around nested lists, they never seem to go where I want them to, and they often end up becoming parent tasks inadvertently, which is cumbersome to fix.
Workflowy's Flow
The excellent design of the Workflowy Web app makes it appealing to use and keep using. It's quick and responsive, yet simple and elegant. If one of its primary intended purposes is to be a to-do list or task-management app—and judging by what else is included, it is—then Workflowy needs to add due dates, reminders, and a calendar view. Workflowy is on the right track with its usability and design, but it needs more features and a lower price to be truly competitive among the best to-do apps.
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President of Republic partakes in 31st AU Summit in Nouakchott
Nouakchott (Mauritania) -The 31st Summit of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government kicked off Sunday in Nouakchott (Mauritania) with the participation of President of Republic, Secretary General of the Polisario Front, Brahim Ghali.
The Summit is themed "Winning the Fight against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa's Transformation."
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdelaziz said that "Africa is facing security challenges, notably terrorism, extremism, drug and the multiplication of conflict zones, hence the need for a collective approach and coordinated efforts to achieve development."
African leaders will address the thorny issue of corruption to make Africa a haven of peace, integration and economic development.
According to African leaders, the continent is facing various conflicts and must privilege dialogue to resolve them, with purely African solutions.
The Western Sahara issue will also be the focus of the 31st AU Summit as it was included, for the first time, as a "separate and distinct issue" on the agenda.
Peace and security are also on the agenda of the African leaders' meeting who will discuss the means to address radicalization and violent extremism as the main factors behind the terrorist threat.
The President of the Republic is accompanied by a delegation comprising Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Salem Ould Salek, Secretary General of National Union of Women, Fatima Al-Mahdi, Minister Delegate for Africa, Hamdi Al-Khalil Mayara, Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union, Lamine Baali, Ambassador to Cuba, Malainin Tghana, Advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malainin Lakhal, and Director of the Africa Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Moussa Ablal. (SPS)
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Sahrawi people reaffirm attachment to legitimate rights for self-determination and independence (Council of Ministers)
Uruguayan Senate reaffirms support for Saharawi Republic in its struggle for independence
Morocco must understand that Africans are nor King's subjects, says Taleb Omar
A French association calls for Saharawi people right to self-determination
There is no doubt AU will reaffirm its position on Saharawi issue at Addis Ababa summit, Ould Salek says

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An interesting discussion of culture, sports, character and masculinity.
As a fan of both Stephen Colbert and the Citizen's United decision, I appreciated this take on Colbert's running gag/critique of the electoral system. The real problem in politics is not the money, but the scope of government oversight. If members of congress had less power, they would not be targets of lobbying, and elections would mean less.
On a recent Econtalk, Russ discusses ethics and the moral foundations of economic behavior with David Rose–a stimulating episode.
Ron Paul fans, take heart!
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Rabbits are much more than the cute, fluffy, carrot-munching animals pop culture makes them out to be. While puppies and kittens are great, bunnies make owning a pet seem simple and fun. These creatures come in a variety of breeds and sizes, but going by the animal shelter can give you some knowledge as to what types of rabbits are available for adoption. They can be complex creatures animals with many traits and characteristics, so we have put together thirteen facts to help you learn about your furry pet.
According to Guinness, the world's oldest rabbit on record was Flopsy, a wild rabbit caught on August 6, 1994. Flopsy lived to be 18 years and 10.75 months in Longford, Tasmania, Australia at the home of L.B. Walker. Currently, a miniature grey rabbit from Silver Run, Maryland named Heather is the oldest living rabbit at age 16. Jennifer Russell adopted Heather on 1995 with papers recording the rabbit was 2 years old.
At 4 ft 3 in (129 cm) long and 22.2 kg (28.94 lbs), a Flemish giant rabbit named Darius sets the record for being the longest and biggest rabbit in the world. His owner, Annette Edwards of England UK took the measurement on April 6, 2010. However, Darius may not hold the title for much longer because there's a new pretender - his son, Jeff who is about 3 ft 8 in long and still growing.
A Danish rabbit named Mimrelunds Tösen, Dutch for the Lassie of Quivering Grove, achieved the world record for the highest rabbit jump on June 28, 1997. Hailing from Herning, Denmark and owned by Tine Hygom, the black and white rabbit earned the title by jumping 99.5 cm (39.2 in) high and was a member of Aase Bjerner's rabbit club in Horsens, Denmark.
On June 12, 1999, the long jump record was set by another Danish rabbit named Yabo handled by Maria Brunn Jensen. Yabo hopped an amazing 3 m (9 ft 9.6 in) in Horsens, Denmark.
Franchesca, an English Angora rabbit, has the longest fur measuring 36.5 cm (14.37 in) in length taken on August 17, 2014 in Morgan Hill, California. Dr. Betty Chu who is Franchesca's owner says that her rabbit often gets mistaken for a Pekingese dog and needs a great deal of grooming and care.
The record belong to Nipper's Geronimo, an English lop owned by Waymon and Margaret Nipper of Bakerfield, California, USA. Nipper's Guinness, the rabbit's nickname, has ears that measured 79 cm (31.125 in) long in a complete span taken on November 1, 2003 at the American Rabbit Breeders Association National Show in Wichita, Kansas, USA. While the width of his ears measured 18.4 cm (7.25 in) at the widest point. The tortoiseshell-colored buck was born on May 10, 2003 and passed away on 2006.
Bini the Bunny is a Holland lop, which is considered a dwarf breed. But the basketball-playing rabbit hopped into the Guinness World Records by achieving 7 slam dunks in one minute, on October 31, 2016. Originally born in Israel on March 21, 2012, the hoop-loving bunny now lives in Los Angeles, California, with his owner and trainer, Shai Asor. At first, Shai taught Bini simple tricks such as standing and spinning, but when he learned that his bouncy bunny knows how to play ball, he set him up with his very own basketball court.
A rabbit's normal body temperature range falls between 38.5-40°C which is higher than that of a human. While the ideal environmental temperature for a rabbit is 15-21°C and because rabbits are unable to sweat or pant, and cannot dissipate heat efficiently, higher environmental temperatures can lead to hyperthermia that can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
Among the best-known images in cartoon history is the representation of Bugs Bunny chewing a carrot, but in fact root vegetables are bad for rabbits. In the wild, rabbits munch on greens like weeds, grasses, and clovers and don't naturally eat root vegetables. Carrots and apples are high in sugar and contribute to tooth decay and digestive problems in 11 percent of pet rabbits so they should be an occasional treat. Others such as cereals, fruits, and iceberg lettuce can be dangerous for them.
The female rabbit, known as a doe, can start reproducing as young as four months old. After being pregnant for 30 days, a rabbit may give birth to a litter of 4 to 12 baby bunnies. During their lifetime, a doe can have 800 children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Another fact is that rabbits that have been sterilized can live 10-12 years - up to 4 years longer than those that haven't been spayed or neutered. Does who haven't undergone the procedure have an 80 percent higher chance of acquiring reproductive cancer.
Most of us call them bunnies but the right term for baby rabbits is kittens or kits but originally rabbit was the name for the young of the coney. An adult female is known as a doe while an adult male is called a buck.
The happiest expression of a rabbit is commonly called a binky. People unfamiliar to pet rabbits may not know that bunnies have this very dramatic way of expressing excitement and joy. Leaping in the air, contorting and twisting their bodies, and kicking their feet out, binkying rabbits are adorable.
Bunnies make fascinating pets. If you've ever had a cat or a dog, then you know that having a pet is a bold responsibility and commitment to care for that animal for the rest of its life. Pet bunnies can be adorable and energetic, making them great companions for children and adults alike. So why don't you go and adopt a bunny now and make your life brighter!
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Q: Swift delegate as a function parameter I created my protocol as below:
import Foundation
protocol ITcpCLient: class {
    func OnMessageReceived(_ message: String);
}

The class using protocol as below:
import Foundation

class tcpConnection {
    var tcpClientdelegate: ITcpCLient?

    init(client: ITcpCLient) {
        self.tcpClientdelegate? = client

        if self.tcpClientdelegate == nil {
            print("tcpClient Delegate is nil!")
        }
    }

    func trigger() {
        tcpClientdelegate?.OnMessageReceived("From Trigger")
    }

}

My ViewController Class is below:
import UIKit

class ViewController: UIViewController {

    override func viewDidLoad() {
        super.viewDidLoad()

        print("viewDidLoad!")
        let myTcpConnection = tcpConnection(client: self)
        myTcpConnection.trigger()
    }

}

extension ViewController: ITcpCLient {

    func OnMessageReceived(_ message: String) {
        print("onMessageReceived")
        print(message)
    }

}

The output is: tcpClient Delegate is nil!
If I create delegate without question mark, the code working as expected.But when I use optional type, I cant assign viewcontroller class as a delegate.

A: Since self.tcpClientdelegate is nil  then appending ? operator will cause  whole statement not to be  run  => which causes that delegate to be un-assinged = nil
self.tcpClientdelegate? = client

so replace with
self.tcpClientdelegate = client

A: The problem lies in the init:
self.tcpClientdelegate? = client

The postfix ? operator will not carry out whatever operation you specified if its operand is nil.
Here, self.tcpClientdelegate is nil, so the value is not assigned.
From the Swift Language Reference:

Optional-chaining expressions must appear within a postfix expression,
  and they cause the postfix expression to be evaluated in a special
  way. If the value of the optional-chaining expression is nil, all of
  the other operations in the postfix expression are ignored and the
  entire postfix expression evaluates to nil.

Just assign it normally to fix the problem, because you don't care about whether self.tcpClientdelegate was nil or not:
self.tcpClientdelegate = client

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#include "modules/video_coding/codecs/stereo/include/stereo_encoder_adapter.h"

#include "common_video/include/video_frame.h"
#include "common_video/include/video_frame_buffer.h"
#include "common_video/libyuv/include/webrtc_libyuv.h"
#include "modules/include/module_common_types.h"
#include "rtc_base/keep_ref_until_done.h"
#include "rtc_base/logging.h"

namespace webrtc {

// Callback wrapper that helps distinguish returned results from |encoders_|
// instances.
class StereoEncoderAdapter::AdapterEncodedImageCallback
    : public webrtc::EncodedImageCallback {
 public:
  AdapterEncodedImageCallback(webrtc::StereoEncoderAdapter* adapter,
                              AlphaCodecStream stream_idx)
      : adapter_(adapter), stream_idx_(stream_idx) {}

  EncodedImageCallback::Result OnEncodedImage(
      const EncodedImage& encoded_image,
      const CodecSpecificInfo* codec_specific_info,
      const RTPFragmentationHeader* fragmentation) override {
    if (!adapter_)
      return Result(Result::OK);
    return adapter_->OnEncodedImage(stream_idx_, encoded_image,
                                    codec_specific_info, fragmentation);
  }

 private:
  StereoEncoderAdapter* adapter_;
  const AlphaCodecStream stream_idx_;
};

// Holds the encoded image info.
struct StereoEncoderAdapter::ImageStereoInfo {
  ImageStereoInfo(uint16_t picture_index, uint8_t frame_count)
      : picture_index(picture_index),
        frame_count(frame_count),
        encoded_count(0) {}
  uint16_t picture_index;
  uint8_t frame_count;
  uint8_t encoded_count;

 private:
  RTC_DISALLOW_IMPLICIT_CONSTRUCTORS(ImageStereoInfo);
};

StereoEncoderAdapter::StereoEncoderAdapter(
    VideoEncoderFactory* factory,
    const SdpVideoFormat& associated_format)
    : factory_(factory),
      associated_format_(associated_format),
      encoded_complete_callback_(nullptr) {}

StereoEncoderAdapter::~StereoEncoderAdapter() {
  Release();
}

int StereoEncoderAdapter::InitEncode(const VideoCodec* inst,
                                     int number_of_cores,
                                     size_t max_payload_size) {
  const size_t buffer_size =
      CalcBufferSize(VideoType::kI420, inst->width, inst->height);
  stereo_dummy_planes_.resize(buffer_size);
  // It is more expensive to encode 0x00, so use 0x80 instead.
  std::fill(stereo_dummy_planes_.begin(), stereo_dummy_planes_.end(), 0x80);

  RTC_DCHECK_EQ(kVideoCodecStereo, inst->codecType);
  VideoCodec settings = *inst;
  settings.codecType = PayloadStringToCodecType(associated_format_.name);
  for (size_t i = 0; i < kAlphaCodecStreams; ++i) {
    std::unique_ptr<VideoEncoder> encoder =
        factory_->CreateVideoEncoder(associated_format_);
    const int rv =
        encoder->InitEncode(&settings, number_of_cores, max_payload_size);
    if (rv) {
      RTC_LOG(LS_ERROR) << "Failed to create stereo codec index " << i;
      return rv;
    }
    adapter_callbacks_.emplace_back(new AdapterEncodedImageCallback(
        this, static_cast<AlphaCodecStream>(i)));
    encoder->RegisterEncodeCompleteCallback(adapter_callbacks_.back().get());
    encoders_.emplace_back(std::move(encoder));
  }
  return WEBRTC_VIDEO_CODEC_OK;
}

int StereoEncoderAdapter::Encode(const VideoFrame& input_image,
                                 const CodecSpecificInfo* codec_specific_info,
                                 const std::vector<FrameType>* frame_types) {
  if (!encoded_complete_callback_) {
    return WEBRTC_VIDEO_CODEC_UNINITIALIZED;
  }

  const bool has_alpha = input_image.video_frame_buffer()->type() ==
                         VideoFrameBuffer::Type::kI420A;
  image_stereo_info_.emplace(
      std::piecewise_construct, std::forward_as_tuple(input_image.timestamp()),
      std::forward_as_tuple(picture_index_++,
                            has_alpha ? kAlphaCodecStreams : 1));

  // Encode YUV
  int rv = encoders_[kYUVStream]->Encode(input_image, codec_specific_info,
                                         frame_types);
  // If we do not receive an alpha frame, we send a single frame for this
  // |picture_index_|. The receiver will receive |frame_count| as 1 which
  // soecifies this case.
  if (rv || !has_alpha)
    return rv;

  // Encode AXX
  const I420ABufferInterface* yuva_buffer =
      input_image.video_frame_buffer()->GetI420A();
  rtc::scoped_refptr<I420BufferInterface> alpha_buffer =
      WrapI420Buffer(input_image.width(), input_image.height(),
                     yuva_buffer->DataA(), yuva_buffer->StrideA(),
                     stereo_dummy_planes_.data(), yuva_buffer->StrideU(),
                     stereo_dummy_planes_.data(), yuva_buffer->StrideV(),
                     rtc::KeepRefUntilDone(input_image.video_frame_buffer()));
  VideoFrame alpha_image(alpha_buffer, input_image.timestamp(),
                         input_image.render_time_ms(), input_image.rotation());
  rv = encoders_[kAXXStream]->Encode(alpha_image, codec_specific_info,
                                     frame_types);
  return rv;
}

int StereoEncoderAdapter::RegisterEncodeCompleteCallback(
    EncodedImageCallback* callback) {
  encoded_complete_callback_ = callback;
  return WEBRTC_VIDEO_CODEC_OK;
}

int StereoEncoderAdapter::SetChannelParameters(uint32_t packet_loss,
                                               int64_t rtt) {
  for (auto& encoder : encoders_) {
    const int rv = encoder->SetChannelParameters(packet_loss, rtt);
    if (rv)
      return rv;
  }
  return WEBRTC_VIDEO_CODEC_OK;
}

int StereoEncoderAdapter::SetRateAllocation(const BitrateAllocation& bitrate,
                                            uint32_t framerate) {
  for (auto& encoder : encoders_) {
    // TODO(emircan): |framerate| is used to calculate duration in encoder
    // instances. We report the total frame rate to keep real time for now.
    // Remove this after refactoring duration logic.
    const int rv = encoder->SetRateAllocation(
        bitrate, static_cast<uint32_t>(encoders_.size()) * framerate);
    if (rv)
      return rv;
  }
  return WEBRTC_VIDEO_CODEC_OK;
}

int StereoEncoderAdapter::Release() {
  for (auto& encoder : encoders_) {
    const int rv = encoder->Release();
    if (rv)
      return rv;
  }
  encoders_.clear();
  adapter_callbacks_.clear();
  return WEBRTC_VIDEO_CODEC_OK;
}

const char* StereoEncoderAdapter::ImplementationName() const {
  return "StereoEncoderAdapter";
}

EncodedImageCallback::Result StereoEncoderAdapter::OnEncodedImage(
    AlphaCodecStream stream_idx,
    const EncodedImage& encodedImage,
    const CodecSpecificInfo* codecSpecificInfo,
    const RTPFragmentationHeader* fragmentation) {
  const VideoCodecType associated_codec_type = codecSpecificInfo->codecType;
  const auto& image_stereo_info_itr =
      image_stereo_info_.find(encodedImage._timeStamp);
  RTC_DCHECK(image_stereo_info_itr != image_stereo_info_.end());
  ImageStereoInfo& image_stereo_info = image_stereo_info_itr->second;
  const uint8_t frame_count = image_stereo_info.frame_count;
  const uint16_t picture_index = image_stereo_info.picture_index;
  if (++image_stereo_info.encoded_count == frame_count)
    image_stereo_info_.erase(image_stereo_info_itr);

  CodecSpecificInfo codec_info = *codecSpecificInfo;
  codec_info.codecType = kVideoCodecStereo;
  codec_info.codec_name = "stereo";
  codec_info.codecSpecific.stereo.associated_codec_type = associated_codec_type;
  codec_info.codecSpecific.stereo.indices.frame_index = stream_idx;
  codec_info.codecSpecific.stereo.indices.frame_count = frame_count;
  codec_info.codecSpecific.stereo.indices.picture_index = picture_index;

  encoded_complete_callback_->OnEncodedImage(encodedImage, &codec_info,
                                             fragmentation);
  return EncodedImageCallback::Result(EncodedImageCallback::Result::OK);
}

}  // namespace webrtc

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Q: Select object created between two dates by Bookshelf, MySQL, Knex on node.js I need to get a list of an object created between two times;
I am able to get data by writing SQL Query;
But I need to write this query by Bookshelf;
My simple query:
    router.route('/locations')
  // fetch all locations
  .get(function (req, res) {
    Locations.forge()
    .fetch()
    .then(function (collection) {
      res.json({error: false, data: collection.toJSON()});
    })
    .catch(function (err) {
      res.status(500).json({error: true, data: {message: err.message}});
    });
  })

how can I get location between two dates like above query?

A: Try adding a query() call to the chain, like
Locations
  .forge()
  .query(function(qb) {
    qb.whereBetween('creation', [initialDate, finalDate]);
  })
  .fetch()
  .then(function (collection) {
    res.json({error: false, data: collection.toJSON()});
  })
  .catch(function (err) {
    res.status(500).json({error: true, data: {message: err.message}});
  });

See Bookshelf Collection.query() and Knex Query Builder and whereBetween()


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Wärtsilä Signs Support Agreement For LNG Carriers
By Jack Burke24 November 2020
Wärtsilä has signed support agreements for eight liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier vessels owned by Teekay Gas, a part of the global Teekay Group.
The two agreements, each for four vessels, are valid for 5 years. Wärtsilä earlier supplied the LNG reliquefaction systems onboard all of the vessels covered by the agreements.
Under the contract terms, Wärtsilä will provide both remote support, as well as 24/7 technical support for the vessels' onboard gas process plants. In carrying out an analysis of the process plants, Wärtsilä utilizes its digital Operational Performance Improvement & Monitoring (OPERIM) tool. This provides data to support performance improvements needed to achieve optimal efficiency, and allows adjustments to be made taking into account changes in the operating conditions.
"Lifecycle support to our customers' installations is a central pillar in the strategy of Wärtsilä Gas Solutions. Agreements such as these are the best way for ensuring that the products, systems and solutions that we deliver are properly maintained, and that their reliability and performance are at the optimal level," said Rene Christian Olsen, director Services, Gas Solutions.
Wärtsilä has a long-standing relationship with Teekay, and has supplied multiple products for their fleet.
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Photo by Daniel Fisher from the Cook Islands, depicting the inability of youth to speak out against corruption.
The United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in partnership with The Pacific Youth Council have held a photography competition called the "Capturing Corruption Photo Contest". The competition called for youth between the ages of 18-25 to take images that they believed symbolized corruption within their communities. Three winners were chosen; Daniel Fisher from The Cook Islands, Jared Kolivangana from the Solomon Islands, and Roweena Wemahanua also from the Solomon Islands. Their reward was that they were able to attend the three day Pacific Youth Forum Against Corruption which opened on Sunday the 22nd of February in Nadi, Fiji. They joined 45 other youth leaders from countries around the Pacific including The Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Republic of Marshall Islands; Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. The aim of the forum was to encourage youth leaders to speak out against the corrosive effect of corruption on society. Whilst all three of these images are striking and provokes thought, there has been limited or shallow discussion, at least publically on the web, about the stories and/or contexts behind these photos. This article will provide such context behind these images to try and come to an understanding of what they could mean, and how their takers might view corruption in The Pacific. By context, I refer to historical instances of corruption in these countries and how corruption is generally thought about in The Pacific. I try to relate these contexts to their photos, however I cannot pretend to know how exactly these photographers view corruption. This article will conclude by analysing whether the United Nations Development Programme's "Phones against Corruption" is an appropriate technological platform for youth to speak out against corruption.
The header image was taken by Daniel Fisher and has been the only photo of the three to have been described by its taker in publically available media. On Pacific Beat on the 24th of February, Fisher explains that the young Pacific woman in the photo is depicted as Justitia, the Roman God of Justice. She holds in her arms unbalanced scales representing dishonesty which creates corruption. The use of a young Pacific Islander indicates that it is the youth of the Pacific are the ones most adversely affected by corruption. The bank note over her mouth represents that even though corruption is witnessed in front of youth, they feel as though they must remain silent. Fisher hopes that the photo will encourage youth to cast off the barriers that prohibit them from speaking out against corruption in their communities, and at public events such as The Pacific Youth Forum Against Corruption.
No such commentary has been available on Jared Kolivanga's photo (shown above). In Kolivanga's photo, we see a settlement blaze in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, in August 2014. Unfortunately no more information is given and how this relates to corruption. The image, for me at least, is a reminder of the large scale burning of the Asian district by large mobs in Honiara in April 2006. The businesses and properties targeted in those 2006 riot were those whose owners were suspected of being involved in long term and large scale corruption in the Solomon Islands. It is claimed that throughout the 1990s up until the riots of 2006, licences for logging and fishing in the Solomon Island were over extended much past sustainable levels. This is because Asian business men were able to bribe public officials for these licences. These bribed officials also turned a blind eye to illegal tax evasion by the Asian logging and fishery industries. The environmental degradation that resulted has harmed the earning potential and sustenance lifestyle of Solomon Islanders. The large sum of lost tax revenue could have also been used on the development of the country. Solomon Islander's were impelled to carry out such a violent act as the Asian immigrant's long involvement in corruption was abetted by public government officials. The very government that was supposed to be the higher authority to tackle such issues were part of the problem. To the general population, the destructive 2006 riot was therefore the only solution. It must be stated however that some Asian businesses owners were beloved by Solomon Islanders and were absolved of all suspicion of corruption. The businesses of this segment of the Asian population were consciously (and quite miraculously) spared. If Kolivanga's photo of the settlement burning in Honiara in August 2014 has any parallels to the 2006 burning of the Asian district, it provokes the thought that corruption has only led to physical destruction in the Solomon Islands. It potentially presents the case that a more constructive means of speaking out against corruption needs to be established. From the example above this needs to be done with participation and greater effort by the government of the Solomon Islands.
There has also been no publically available commentary on Roweena Wemahanua's photo either (shown above), however we can more easily depict what is occurring. The perspective is from a person in a position of power at his desk, perhaps a government official. He is reading an application for a scholarship or training position. Next to the application we can see the transfer of a bribe, corruption at the monetary level. However this image also deals with the form of corruption known as nepotism. This term refers to favoritism such as hiring candidates or helping someone in formal processes who are family and friends, or in island terms, "wantok". In wantok relationships, it is expected that you help each other out, and that this is reciprocated. This is done in village environments where reciprocal exchanges of food occur or looking after another's children. In the Wemahanua's photo we can see that the wantok system is crossing the boundary of the village into formal bureaucratic systems. The applicant is trying to draw upon the wantok relationship in the message "Thank You Wantok". Wemahanua is potentially trying to portray that nepotism in formal processes based on wantok relationships is not ok. I believe it is perhaps the image that will most likely to connect with Pacific Islanders as the navigation of where wantok relationships stop and where formal relationships begin is one that is still being established. In a recent 2013 article by Grant W Walton called "Is all corruption dysfunctional? Perceptions of Corruption and its Consequences in Papua New Guinea", the very scenario above was discussed in a focus group of Papua New Guineans. In this article respondents were sympathetic to the official put in such a position as "to help a wantok is good". However all recognized the implications. It prevents the due process of hiring candidates making it difficult for those without influential wantoks to gain meaningful employment. They also claimed that it could led to increased wantok rivalry and fighting if found out about. The article shows that the focus groups knew such nepotism was wrong however, sympathies caused the line to be blurred. The line was not stark.
On Wemahanua's photo we can see the icon of a speaker that we can all find on our computers. The speaker looks as though it has maximum volume, and has the words above "SPEAK UP". The use of this icon to me shows that their needs to be medium to speak up against corruption, and perhaps it should be a technical one. The photos by Fisher and Kolivanga have elements that refer to "speak up" which I have discussed, however I focus on Wemahanua's due to its reference to technology. Could the United Nations Development Programme's campaign of "phones against corruption" launched in Papua New Guinea (PNG) be this tool that youth need to speak up against corruption? The overview of this campaign is shown in the video below. In this video it is encouraged to anonymously report fraud, bribery, nepotism, and extortion via a text service. All texts are then followed up by the PNG Department of Finance. Since starting in July 2014, up until September 2014, 1,538 text messages were received from 384 different users, showing its initial popularity as a tool to speak out against corruption. I do still have concerns however. As discussed, the issue of corruption is not easy to define for Pacific Islanders especially in the context of wantok. In the scenes of the "phones against corruption" advertisement, the scenarios of corruption are clearly and obviously portrayed. In the Pacific it will not be so easy to determine in this wantok context. I believe a more useful strategy would be to encourage discussions that help clearly define what corruption is in The Pacific. I believe events such as the Pacific Youth Forum Against Corruption, and the photos displayed in this article, does just that and that similar events should be encouraged. These discussions could then filter out through social media, be part of political platforms, or media campaigns. Only after properly disseminating what corruption is and means to Pacific Islanders can it be policed properly in a manner that "phones against corruption" envisions.


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My first blog is going to be about how body language & facial expressions are a product of culture and upbringing. A person's face is a natural indicator of emotion and it can be used to express emotion and comprehension without necessarily having to use words. We would all agree that a quick nod of the head would translate into agreement, right? Well maybe not.
Now what's fascinating about your body language is that you wouldn't realize the subtleties about the way you communicate until you've picked up a book about effective communication and the sort. To most, body language, facial expressions and hand gestures come naturally.
During the last 5 years, I was exposed to a large mix of people from various parts of the world and I realize now there were many times when I didn't quite understand what my friends were saying. There was my Iranian friend who would say 'no' using her face quite similar to the way an English speaking person would move their heads to say 'yeap'. Much of South Asia in fact carries out a particular sway of the head when understanding needs to be communicated during a conversation.
I believe that facial expressions, along with language & customs, are an inheritance of a cultural package from parent to child. That it is first learned from the immediate caretakers, mostly parents in this case and perhaps siblings and that as a child learns to communicate using words, she also starts imitating hand gestures and the body language that the adults use.
My assumption was that a person's body language would evolve, slowly adapting to not only the parent's way of communication but to the siblings', teachers' and that of the kids at school. Boy was I in for a surprise when one day I realized that my body language was not changing so much depending on the people around me but was affected by the language I was speaking too.
Let me tell you how it happened. A year ago, I was told by G that my mom swayed her head side to side when she wanted to agree to a suggestion; had she not spoken too, G would have thought that she was disagreeing. I knew exactly what he was talking about, because hey, most Sri Lankans I know communicated the very same way and of course. I was so confident that I didn't exhibit the same Lankan behavior that I even joked about it with him.
So, I met mom again 6 months later, and something strange happened while I was talking to her. I realized that I too was communicating like her – I became very aware that I was swaying MY head in agreement this time around. I found it fascinating that I could communicate using completely different body movements when speaking in a different language.
I realize now that I communicate in Sinhalese in a very controlled yet pleasant manner. The language and attitude I take borders submissiveness when I speak with my parents or older relatives because respect is demanded of the young. In English however, I can easily be casual and communicate pretty much like any young woman on TV would – oh yea!
So the next time you're talking to your neighbor or an acquaintance from a foreign land, or even just watching a foreign movie, look for those differences in communication and perhaps you could absorb a bit of their culture.


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Heraclea va ser una princesa filla del rei Hieró II de Siracusa casada amb un noble siracusà de nom Zoippos.

Encara que el seu marit tenia un caràcter tranquil i no era ambiciós i no va prendre part en les activitats dels seus cunyats Andranòdor (Andranòdoros) i Temist (Temistos), després de la mort de Jerònim I de Siracusa, va ser inclosa en la sentència de mort de tots els parents de Hieró II, dictada per instigació de Sòpater, i va ser executada amb les seves dues filles. Es diu que l'assemblea popular va revocar la sentència dictada contra ella però quan ja era massa tard, segons Titus Livi.

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Not interested in the water? Botona Dahican Beach Resort has 5 kiosks and 2 Japanese kiosks that can be rented out for ₱300.00 each for day use only with an entrance fee of ₱20.00 per person. Each kiosk is equipped with a grilling area.
There are rubber tables with 5 seats that are available for ₱200.00. For day users, the resort offers 2 restrooms and 2 toilet and bathrooms, as well as an open shower outside. On the beach is a net that guests are free to use for when you're up for a friendly game. We'll even provide a volleyball!
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What's for Easter dinner? Lemon and lamb and lots of spring salads I hope! Here I have collected 12 delicious options for a special meal that's not too stressful.
Of Easters past I have fond memories that include visits from my grandparents and singing hymns together in church, as well as hunting in the backyard for Easter candy and eggs. Worship and feasting are still the most important aspects for me, as we celebrate the most significant event in the Christian faith.
What I have also enjoyed in recent years are celebrations that extend outward, inviting others to join us for a meal that is festive without being too elaborate. Since we will be away at church in the morning, practically speaking, as much of the meal should be made ahead of time as possible.
As I contemplated what I might serve this year, quite a number of dishes from this blog came to mind. For your convenience and mine, I have compiled a roundup of recipes that are strong candidates for the Easter table and other spring occasions. Are you ready to celebrate?
Furthermore, I hope that we each find someone to join our tables for an even more blessed experience.
What are some traditional Easter or Passover foods in your family?
Will you be serving anything new this year?
Help me decide what to add to my Easter Board on Pinterest.
Oh my! This sounds lovely! I pinned the almond cookies and the soad punch.Yummy. I am so excited to try these!
Hi Amanda. Thanks so much for posting this on Pintastic Pinteresting Party. These dishes look amazing! I am definitely going to have to check them out. I am sure folks are going to enjoy them on Pinterest.
A great looking bunch of food for Easter, for sure. I love those little shrimp bites and the rice with lamb and chickpeas! Happy Easter!


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Samhita Arni
The Mahabharatha, a great Indian epic, is a compelling chronicle of warring families, clans and kingdoms. Samhita Arni's re-telling – written when she was just twelve years old – is bold and unorthodox in its depiction of characters, and in the sharply critical tone it adopts towards the epic's main theme: war. Illustrated with vivid and startling line drawings, the book offers an unusual yet accessible interpretation of a timeless narrative. Originally published as two separate volumes, the book is now available as a single combined edition.
I found The Mahabharatha: a Child's View on the website of Tara Books and thought you would be interested. You can visit the page at https://tarabooks.com/shop/the-mahabharatha-a-childs-view/.
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For me, as a teacher, the book has opened up new opportunities to introduce this great Sanskrit epic in my classroom.
Samhita has been interested in Hindu mythology from an early age, and her illustrated version of The Mahabharatha was published by Tara Books when she was just twelve years old. Internationally acclaimed, the book has been translated into seven languages. She is currently based in Bangalore, India. Click here to discover her other Tara Books.
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Jonathan Yamakami, who designed the cover for this book, is a graphic designer from São Paulo, Brazil, who currently lives in Washington DC. He received an MFA in Graphic Design from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2013, and his work has been featured by NPR, the New York Times and AIGA 50 Books/50 Covers. Jonathan is particularly interested in exploring new ways of presenting and conceiving of the book. Click here to discover his other Tara Books.
Story of children who pick rags for a living… story of child labour, human rights, the environment and recycling.
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30 internationally renowned illustrators introduce the child reader to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
We are All Born Free
Early 20th century feminist utopia – classic text illustrated by contemporary woman artist from the Gond tribe.
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A woman's perspective on a timeless epic, and a powerful mediation on the fate of women in times of war.
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In a galaxy far, far away… so says the opening crawl of every numbered STAR WARS movie. How many of us haven't dreamed of visiting that galaxy, so far away? With FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES' newest product STAR WARS: LEGION, we all now get to relive some of our favorite battles.
Everyone has their favorite: The Battle of Endor, The Battle of Hoth, The Battle of Crait and even the OG Death Star Battle. This isn't the first STAR WARS miniature game they've released and not even the second.
With plenty of card games under their belt, FFG released STAR WARS X-WING in 2012 to much acclaim. X-WING let players make lists of their favorite starfighters and outfit them to take part in fun table-top dogfights. Over the years, many expansions were released and it's settled into comfortable niche — with tournaments and constant updates.
Afterward, STAR WARS ARMADA was released which pitted the Rebellion and Empire's capital ships against one another. While not as successful as X-WING, ARMADA gained a sizable following. Now, with STAR WARS LEGION we can finally bring our favorite ground battles to the table-top. After playtesting the first wave of expansions and two core sets, let's talk about how it stacks up.
GAMES WORKSHOP's WARHAMMER ip has dominated the wargaming scene for years. Whether it was the grim, dark future of WARHAMMER 40K or the pitched fantasy battles of plain old WARHAMMER. There have always been other miniatures games as well, between DUST:TACTICS and WARMACHINE, but GAMES WORKSHOP has held the crown.
Lately, due to many poor business decisions on their part, including completely revamping their fantasy line, players have become disillusioned with their business practices and began to look for the next big thing. STAR WARS: LEGION was announced back in August 2017, with FANTASY FLIGHT giving a basic summary of the gameplay.
Many STAR WARS fans and tabletop fans were excited, as we've never before had a chance to play-ground battles before. As more information was teased, the release date drew closer and a bevy of expansions was announced, including the AT-ST for the Imperials and Snowspeeder for the Rebels.
One of the immediate differences between STAR WARS: LEGION and STAR WARS: X-WING is that while the X-WING miniatures come pre-assembled and painted, STAR WARS: LEGION's do not. You're going to be doing a lot of gluing and painting. Anyone who's played miniature gaming before is familiar with this, but as a total new blood to any of this, I was not ready.
While painting can be fun, it's incredibly (I mean it) time-consuming. Each of the starter, or Core Set, comes with 1 leader, 2 squads of troopers (7 miniatures in each squad) and a squad of mechanized units for each faction. The box also comes with movement rulers, a measuring ruler, the necessary cards to play the figures on the tabletop, multiple cardboard tokens and the instructions. I always have fun unboxing so your mileage may vary, but case in point: there's a lot of stuff.
After sorting everything, much of the fun lies in painting the miniatures to your liking, do you want your Rebel troops in desert camo? Forest camo? Maybe a special operations squad in all black? The choice is all yours. I'm an Imperial player, so I decided my troops will just be matte white and black. If I'm conquering the galaxy, uniformity is a must.
Originally I was just going to do the core boxes, but my inner STAR WARS geek had me grab the first wave of expansions as well. The AT-ST and rebel snow-speeder are absolutely gorgeous. The AT-ST Is huge and looks great on the table next to your smaller minis.
Once you're all done painting and gluing and construction — its time to play. Each core set comes with a full "Learn to play" guide which allows for a basic skirmish. This way the game doesn't overwhelm you with minutia.
Your first game is going to be a lot of learning. As someone relatively unfamiliar with wargaming until this point there was quite a bit of rewinding. The guide does a decent job in setting up your basic knowledge of the game, but doesn't include many clarifications and can be a bit confusing. Eventually, you'll want to head over to FFG's website and download the "RULES REFERENCE" for free.
While it's nice to have a resource like this, I feel like they should have included a full rule-set in the box. A small nitpick, but a nitpick nonetheless. Game setup is easy and approachable. For your first game, it's a simple matter of placing down your forces and all of the requisite tokens and dials. Once you get past that, the rules become slightly more complicated, allowing for different scenarios.
One game might have you fighting over locations in need of capturing with limited visibility. Another session might see you fighting over supply drops in clear weather. The endless amount of scenarios and conditions straight out of the box allows for a lot of replay value.
Now, after your first battle, you'll be familiar with the basic rules of combat to move on to bigger and better. Since the skirmish you just played involved a smaller army, according to the manual, a full-size battle involves upwards of 800 points of units. But wait! Doesn't the core set only come with (about) 500 points worth of miniatures for each side? Therein lies the rub of wargaming.
Each squad and upgrade has a point cost, which you add up to make your army. For that, the core set, unfortunately, isn't enough. For games like these, it's almost always necessary to buy 2 core sets to have a full-scale army. That way, not only do you have all of the mini's needed, you get extra supplies (ie. Dice, tokens, movement tools, and dials.) Buying expansions is also an option. That's the only way to get some of the more specialized squads.
After that, the game opens up and begins to shine. One of the most fun aspects of tabletop gaming is customizing your battlegrounds. For STAR WARS: LEGION — you have a 4′ x 6′ board to fight on. This means it can be whatever planet you want. If you're a creative soul you're going to have a blast. Since this is a war, after all, your troops will need cover.
This can come in the form of buildings, walls, trenches sandbags and so much more. The game comes with rules for all of them, and you're only limit is your own creativity. Heck, I built a turret out of some old cups, spray-painted it white and it blends right in.
With the battle pitched, terrain down and forces ready it's time for a war. If you're feeling particularly nerdy put on a STAR WARS mix. There are six total rounds in each battle. Each round you dictate orders to your units and move them around the field. Dice rolls are the major deciding factor in combat. If you're skilled at rolling dice, which I am not, you'll be mowing through your enemies in no time. However, don't forget total destruction isn't the only way to win.
Objectives dot the battlefield and how you split your forces is incredibly important. Each round you start by having your leader give orders to up to 3 other squadrons. During the next phase, these units are able to be activated at any time. The rest of your unit's order token's are shuffled in a bag, and taken at random, showcasing the chaos of the battlefield. When a unit is too far from their commander, they cannot receive orders. This can hurt especially if they're in an not advantageous position.
One of my favorite features is the Suppression/Panic system. This comes in the form of taking too many ranged attacks, or even triggered abilities. Once a unit has suffered — a certain quantity of suppression — it may panic. If a unit panics, on its next turn it's only action is to run to the nearest edge as quickly as possible.
Your unit is defeated when it reaches the edge of the battle. You can counter this with your Commander. Commander units have a higher suppression threshold. In the case of Darth Vader, there is no panic. When any trooper unit is nearby, Darth Vader is far more terrifying than suppression and no one runs.
For anyone with an active imagination, board and miniature gaming can be a ton of fun. Seeing dozens of units surrounded by buildings and going toe-to-toe in epic battles is an instant sell. However, one thing that holds really any of this hobby back is its ridiculous money investment. The time and patience needed can also be incredibly intimidating.
If you're looking for an instant, easy gratification wargaming can look very unattractive. Like most things, if you're willing to invest the time, money and patience it's a brilliant payoff. FANTASY FLIGHT has created a very fun, if slightly flawed experience in STAR WARS: LEGION. I can see the community only grow from here, as they've already announced plan's for tournaments and future expansions, with the first three years already planned.
While only in Wave 1 of who knows how many the game shows a lot of promise. I'm hopeful FFG continues to support the game, even past that three-year window. While army building at the moment can suffer from a lack of variety, the STAR WARS universe is vast and filled with character. I'm sure in a few years time we'll see vastly customized and different armies hitting the table.
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Governments must build on momentum and forge Stormont deal
NI public have run out of patience and want their politicians to knuckle down
Mon, Jan 6, 2020, 01:00
British prime minister Boris Johnson: must put the majority he won at the election to work. Photograph: Prime Minister's Press Office/PA
Sometimes, if not often, the stars align in politics and a door opens to the future in an unexpected way. That is the situation in Northern Ireland post-election. There is now a real chance for the two governments not just to restore Stormont but to do so in a way that makes it work in a much more effective and durable way for the benefit of the people in Northern Ireland.
But to do so the British government, in particular, must be prepared to use the leverage it now has to persuade the parties to make the necessary compromises in the talks process now under way again.
That means putting the clear majority Boris Johnson won at the election to work. He shouldn't underestimate the additional power that gives him in the negotiations.
Not only does the DUP know he is no longer dependent on its votes, it also knows – as it did with Tony Blair after the Belfast Agreement – that he is secure in power for the next five years, at least. It now has to deal with that reality rather than hoping its can avoid making the necessary hard choices and wait for someone else to hold the reins of power.
Johnson should use that leverage to insist on significant changes to the way the agreement was being implemented, not just by the DUP but also Sinn Féin. Its command-and-control approach which, effectively, shut out the other parties must end.
There needs to be more emphasis on coherent policies across the political divide on health, education, housing and infrastructure
There must be much greater accountability to the Assembly as a whole and the Petition of Concern procedure which allowed the DUP and Sinn Féin to veto any decision either party did not like must be dropped. But there also needs to be much greater emphasis on achieving coherent policies across the political divide on issues such as health, education, housing and infrastructure.
Sir Patrick Coghlan's report into the Renewable Heating Incentive payments scandal will provide a starting point for such a reform programme, but it will only work if the Executive works in a genuinely more consensual way rather than the divide-and-rule approach of the past. The party controlled baronies must be broken down.
Why should the DUP and Sinn Féin go along with such a radical change? Because the election underlines that they have nowhere else to go.
Punished at polls
The DUP's hubris over Brexit and the way it conducted itself at Stormont has been punished at the polls in the most painful way possible. While still the majority party in unionism, it is increasingly in a minority overall – and knows it.
Equally Sinn Féin, while better able to hide the scars because of John Finucane's victory in North Belfast, also lost support in key areas. The loss of Foyle to the SDLP was a clear message not just on abstentionism, but also on the limits of being just a party of protest. That will hurt it come the election in the Republic.
Neither party will want to face the electorate in Northern Ireland again soon and yet, if Stormont isn't revived quickly, that could be the reality. Fresh Assembly elections, conducted under proportional representation, are only likely to inflict further damaging losses.
Added to that is another factor: the consolidation of the centre ground. However you calculate it, the middle ground in Northern Ireland continues to grow. Predictions that it would get squeezed by the duopoly of Sinn Féin and the DUP in a first-past-the-post election proved wrong. Alliance now consistently hovers around the 20 per cent mark. The Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) has revived and the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) will have to modernise or face extinction. Both the DUP and Sinn Féin know that they will have to try to appeal to that centre ground if they are to achieve their ultimate goals, either of securing the union or ending it.
However you calculate it, the middle ground in Northern Ireland continues to grow
For all these reasons Johnson, and the Taoiseach, have the wind at their backs as they guide the current talks.
But there is one other factor too – and maybe it is the most important one.
The public have run out of patience.
Decisions needed
Thirty years ago, getting all the parties in the same building at the same time – even if it was only the BBC building in Belfast – was seen as a major triumph.
Twenty years ago, getting most of the parties signed up to the Belfast Agreement was seen as a huge breakthrough – as was getting Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness around the same table in June 2007.
Twelve years on people want more. The health service in Northern Ireland is in crisis. There are major decisions to be taken in virtually every public policy area, plus the complications added by Brexit. People are fed up hearing their politicians blame each other for not dealing with those issues. They want them to get back to work.
And that message seems to have come across loud and clear to the parties on the doorstep in December. In response, the DUP published alongside their manifesto a document they called The Plan with the subtitle "Let's get NI moving again." Sinn Féin spokespeople, post-election, talked much more about getting Stormont up and running again than pushing for a Border poll.
The governments need to build on that momentum and use the coming weeks to forge the necessary deal.
In Northern Ireland pessimism is always easy. Cynicism is bred in the bones – and with good reason. But this election has shown that change can happen. That there are now limits to the polarising effect of the two traditions and that there is a viable centre ground tradition which is neither Orange or Green.
It is now time that the governments ensure that all three traditions are reflected in government at Stormont – and that that government works fairly, effectively and efficiently for all the people of Northern Ireland.
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Fear can be seen by everyone differently and can also physically and emotionally change the way people act. Why would one person be scared of spiders and another allow them to be pets? Why are there so many different patterns of behavior that can be seen when the thought of that spider comes to mind? Simply put fear can cause different reactions including freezing, running, playing dead, or fighting.
If there are so many different types of reactions what would cause one being to react different than another given the same situation? Could fear be created by having felt threatened by something and why is a threat different to everyone? When fear of something becomes extreme these forces can over ride your higher functioning brain and turn on the reptilian brain (amygdala). This part of the brain being in control of memory and emotional reactions becomes dominate and reactions are responses to all the different senses combined. The responses to touch, smell, taste, sight, and sound cause us all to react in different ways and with different extremes. There are so many different situational reactions to all of these five senses combined. There are an infinite number of situations possible while multiple reactions to the five senses make it impossible to calculate the number possible reactions to fear. If fear can be seen as an emotion and physical response to external stimuli do we have control over how we act or is it strictly a survival mechanism that has been pre programmed through genetics?
Fear is an extremely complex issue because we all have different levels of fear depending on any given situation as well as the physical and emotional damage that has been caused by similar stimuli. To understand fear in a simple form we will look at a bee sting. Let's say it is a beautifully sunny day and you decide to go for a walk. On this walk you happen to walk right into a bee or hornet nest and accidentally provoke the bees to attack. The bees become fearful that you are a threat and decide to start attacking you in a self defence response. The fear of being attacked and stung leads you to react to this situation by running, freezing, playing dead or fighting back. Running away from this situation may be your best bet of survival. Freezing, playing dead, and fighting back may lead to an increase amount of fear and pain depending on the complexity of the situation. So let's say you decided to run from this situation and you were able to get yourself to a safer place. Is it possible that by running and surviving from this situation you have helped the amygdala decide that running from any similar situation will always be the best response?
Because we know all situations are different what information would the amygdala need in order to respond properly to another such situation? If the amygdala is responsible for reactions based on sight, sound, touch, taste and smell would it not make sense that the amygdala would compile all this information and turn it all into possible threats? If we include the five senses into our response to the bee situation we come to realize that there are many different things the amygdala will remember and how it will respond to those same stimuli. If we saw the bee's again would our body react by running or would more than one sense have to be triggered for the amygdala to take over and respond to the threat. We can add some complexity to this situation by looking at all the five senses. If during the bee attack there was the sound of a train going by, you could smell that someone had just cut their grass recently, you were eating an apple, and you heard a plane over head would this change how your amygdala viewed these events? How can your brain determine the threat level of each individual stimulus when they were all present during an attack? What if you were doing something that had all the same senses triggered but one, how would the brain determine the threat level? How would it determine the difference between hearing a bee flying around in a garden versus a bee who wants to attack? Could you now be scared of fresh cut grass? There are unlimited situations we can get into that will trigger a fear response but how do we know we are responding to a true threat or just reacting to a stimulus based on past events?
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Вале́рия Серге́евна Кобло́ва (урожд. Жо́лобова; род. , Егорьевск, Россия) — российская спортсменка (вольная борьба), восьмикратная чемпионка России (2011—2014, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021), чемпионка Европы (2014), призёр чемпионатов мира (2013, 2014) и Олимпийских игр (2016). Заслуженный мастер спорта России (2014).

Спортивная карьера
Начала заниматься борьбой в возрасте 12 лет в специализированной детско-юношеской спортивной школе олимпийского резерва «Егорий». Тренировалась под руководством Олега Чернова.

В 2011 году впервые выиграла чемпионат России и стала привлекаться в состав национальной сборной страны.

В мае 2012 года на Кубке мира в Токио победила выдающуюся японскую спортсменку Саори Ёсиду.

В том же году участвовала в Олимпийских играх в Лондоне, где заняла 5-е место в весовой категории до 55 кг.

В 2013 году завоевала золото Универсиады в Казани и бронзу на чемпионате мира в Будапеште.

В 2014 году стала чемпионкой Европы.

В 2016 году выиграла серебряную медаль Олимпийских игр в Рио-де-Жанейро в весовой категории до 58 кг (поражение в финале от Каори Итё).

В 2021 году участвовала в Олимпийских играх в Токио, где заняла 5-е место в весовой категории до 57 кг.

В 2022 году завершила спортивную карьеру и была назначена на пост главного тренера сборной Московской области по женской борьбе.

Семья
В октябре 2012 года вышла замуж за хирурга-травматолога Дмитрия Коблова, ранее также занимавшегося борьбой. В сентябре 2019 года в их семье родилась дочь Флориана.

Награды
 Почётная грамота Президента Российской Федерации (19 июля 2013 года).
 Медаль ордена «За заслуги перед Отечеством» I степени (25 августа 2016 года) — за высокие спортивные достижения на Играх XXXI Олимпиады 2016 года в городе Рио-де-Жанейро (Бразилия), проявленные волю к победе и целеутремлённость.

Примечания

Ссылки
 Профиль на сайте Федерации спортивной борьбы России

Чемпионки России по женской борьбе
Чемпионки Универсиады по женской борьбе
Чемпионки Европы по женской борьбе
Серебряные призёры летних Олимпийских игр 2016 года
Борцы на летних Олимпийских играх 2012 года
Борцы на летних Олимпийских играх 2016 года
Борцы на летних Олимпийских играх 2020 года


ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Chinese companies led by Jia Jiqing, Director, Division of Asian Affairs, Department of Commerce of Shandong Province of China visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and expressed interest in joint ventures and investment in Pakistan to manufacture aluminum products, solar energy products, automobiles and agricultural machinery.
They said in the first phase, they were looking for partners to introduce their products and in the second phase, they would like to enter into joint ventures and investment in Pakistan.
The representatives of Shandong Haitian Seven Color Panel Company Limited said their aluminum products were popular in more than 30 countries and regions including UAE, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Russia, Nigeria, Egypt, Brazil and European countries and now they were focusing on Pakistan for their products.
The representatives of other companies also gave detailed briefing about their products and said they were looking for partners in Pakistan to introduce their products. They sought the cooperation and support of ICCI in realizing these objectives.
They also invited ICCI delegation to visit Shandong province and explore business collaborations in China. They said business partnerships between the private sectors of China and Pakistan would also further strengthen bilateral trade and economic relations between the two countries.
Speaking at the occasion, Sheikh Amir Waheed, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry said under CPEC, 9 Special Economic Zones would be established in the country.
He said that the Government of Pakistan offered tax holiday and other attractive incentives to Chinese entrepreneurs for joint ventures and investment in these Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
He urged that companies of Shandong should transfer technology and set up joint ventures and investment in these SEZs. He said by investing in Pakistan, Chinese investors could meet the needs of Pakistani market and export to South Asia, Middle East and many other regions.
He said many construction projects have been started in Pakistan and manufacturers of construction products have great scope for business in our market. He said many other sectors of Pakistan's economy including agriculture and automobile offered great investment opportunities to foreign investors and stressed that more Chinese investors should explore Pakistan for joint ventures and investment in areas of interest.


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Anagnoryzm (gr. anagnōrismós) – motyw występujący w literaturze i dramacie antycznym polegający na nagłym rozpoznaniu przez bohatera kogoś bliskiego w nieznanej osobie, ujawnienia pokrewieństwa między działającymi osobami Najczęściej jest to rozwiązanie konfliktu i rozwikłanie intrygi poprzez ujawnienie pokrewieństwa pomiędzy danymi osobami. Przykładem może być rozpoznanie Orestesa przez Elektrę w sztuce Ajschylosa Ofiarnice w trylogii Orestea lub rozpoznanie przez Telemacha swego ojca Odyseusza w Odysei lub w Skąpcu zidentyfikowanie przez Anzelma w Mariannie i Walerym własnych dzieci. W późniejszym okresie motyw ten stał się popularny w sztuce filmowej.

Przypisy

Bibliografia
 Słownik terminów literackich, Stanisław Sierotwiński, Wydawnictwo Ossolineum, 1986
 Słownik terminów literackich, Zakład im. Ossolińskich, 1976
 Słownik Języka Polskiego PWN, Mieczysław Szymczak, Wydawnictwo PWN,1995
 Encyklopedia Szkolna Język Polski, Agnieszka Nawrot, Wydawnictwo GREG, 2012

Motywy w literaturze


Being from or in Norway, going to Norway, 17 of May (Independance Day) Norway is beautiful!!!!
I am Norwegain, I am flying to Norway, it is the 17 o May (Independance Day). I am Norwegain, I am flying to Norway, it is the 17 of May (Independance Day).


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package pl.com.softproject.utils.freshmail.databind.deserializer;

import com.fasterxml.jackson.core.JsonParser;
import com.fasterxml.jackson.core.JsonProcessingException;
import com.fasterxml.jackson.databind.DeserializationContext;
import com.fasterxml.jackson.databind.JsonDeserializer;

import pl.com.softproject.utils.freshmail.config.SubscriberState;

import java.io.IOException;

/**
 * Class SubscriberStateDeserializer.
 *
 * @author Marcin Jasiński {@literal <mkjasinski@gmail.com>}
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public class SubscriberStateDeserializer extends JsonDeserializer<SubscriberState> {

    @Override
    public SubscriberState deserialize(JsonParser jsonParser,
                                       DeserializationContext deserializationContext)
            throws IOException, JsonProcessingException {

        return SubscriberState.valueOf(jsonParser.getValueAsString());
    }
}


Last summer I bought a Nikon teleconverter, the Nikon TC20 III. A teleconverter is a secondary lens that is mounted between the camera and the lens. This increases the distance between the camera's sensor and the lens, increasing the focal length. The Nikon TC 20 III doubles the focal length of the lens, turning a 70-200 mm lens into a 140-400 mm lens!
Lenses are not cheap, especially quality glass comes with a high price. A new Nikon 70-200 f2.8 II costs €2.500 (and $2.500 in the USA), and buying a Nikon 200-400 f4 leaves a hole of €8.000 in your wallet! So what do you do when you own a quality telelens, and don't have the money for a longer lens? Right, buy a €500 teleconverter!
The Nikon 70-200 f2.8 II mounted on the Nikon TC20 III.
a 1,4 converter to multiply the focal length by 1,4. So a 70-200 lens becomes a 98-280 lens.
a 1,7 converter to turn a 70-200 lens into a 119-340, because it's multiplied by 1,7.
a 2,0 converter, to double the focal length.
At point of writing, both of the Nikon 1,4 and Nikon 2,0 converters have a third generation available (recognisable by the "III" in the name). The higher the generation, the better the quality. But there is a downside: adding more glass between your lens and camera reduces image sharpness. Theoretically, the 1,4 converter has less quality loss than the 1,7 or 2,0 version. However, because there is only a second generation of the TC17 and a third generation of the TC20, the quality loss between these two versions is not shocking.
A heron looking for food. Shot with my Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR III and the TC20 III. The distance between me and the heron is about 5 meters.
There is a little catch when it comes to the focal length however. Some telelenses are prone to so called "focal length creep". This happens while focusing on subjects close to the lens. If for example you have set your lens to 200 mm and you focus on a subject 2 meters away, internally the lenses shift to get the subject in focus. The positioning of the glass internally sometimes means that the focal length is readjusted to for example 190 mm. This is no problem for me, but be aware of this!
On this side you mount the lens.
There is another catch to using a TC: Not only do they multiply the focal length, but also the maximum aperture (this is the largest aperture, or the smallest number on your camera). With the TC20, a Nikon 70-200 f2.8 lens turns into a 140-400 f5.6 lens. That is the reason why not every lens is suitable for using a teleconverter. The most sensitive focal point in your camera (usual the one in the middle) supports only apertures up to f8 in the most comon cameras. Any smaller aperture reduces the precision of the autofocus system. So a 200mm f4 lens, turns into a 400mm f8 lens using the TC20, making the autofocus system less reliable. Also, the best quality is reached by stopping the combination down by one stop, meaning that you lose even more light.
This is also the reason that with a teleconverter, the autofocus system becomes slower. If speed is necessary, like in sports, consider not buying a teleconverter, and rather look for a quality used lens.
And finally, keep in mind, that not only the teleconverter reduces the sharpness in your photos. Increasing the distance between you and your subject does too! Atmospheric disturbance is to blame for this. Dust in the air, or the heat rising up from the planet (like the heat waves rising up from the tarmac street during a hot day) breaks light in a for photography not flattering way. So, even on a cold day, you simply cannot expect to get a subject tag sharp if it is a hundred meters away from you. Don't be fooled by thinking you don't need to get close to a bird that you want to photograph, because you need!
A Gannet at Bass Rock (Scotland). I did not crop and look at that sharpness!
So how is the Nikon TC20 III? It is good! I use it on a Nikon D7100 combined with a Nikon 70-200 VR f2.8 II, and that is a great combination. Even though prime lenses work better with a teleconverter than zoom lenses, it is still impressive. I have accepted the fact that the autofocus system is slower, and that quality is reduced a bit, but still pretty good! It takes some time getting used to working with such a range! As birds fill up more space in your viewfinder, keeping track of them is a challenge, with less margin for error.
Using the Nikon TC20 III means that I don't need to crop my images (much) anymore. So here is your choice: lose quality (megapixels) by cropping, or by using the TC and don't need to crop (as much) anymore! One word of advise though, do calibrate your lens and camera body regularly!
Get as close to the subject as possible and the quality is great!
Sharpness in combination with the 70-200 f2.8 VR III and the Nikon D7100 is pretty good!
A Sparrow at approximately 6 meters (and to be honest, I cropped this picture to 75%).
It takes some time to get used to such a long focal lengths, 200mm or 400mm is a big difference!
Always attach the converter first to your lens, and than mount the combination to your camera.
You need to mount this to the camera like a normal lens.
For me the teleconverter is a good option, however, I don't have a 400mm or larger lens to compare it with. After reading this review, do you thing a the TC20 III is an alternative to a big lens for you? Let me know in the comments!
Thanks for the review. This is useful information.
Do you own this lens, or planning to buy one? And what about the TC?


Bollywood celebrities had a busy day as they made their way out in the city. In appearance were Kangana Ranaut, Mira Rajput, Gauri Khan, Gauahar Khan, Ahan Shetty and Tiger Shroff.
Kangana enjoyed dinner with her family and happily posed for the shutterbugs.
Mira and Gauri attended events yesterday.
Gauahar made her way to her stylist Devki's birthday party and looked gorgeous as always.
Tiger was also seen at an event.
Ahan was also papped last evening.


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S. 294, Officer Brian Gibson District of Columbia Police Protection Act
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Government Affairs on November 5, 1997
S. 758, Lobbying Disclosure Technical Amendments Act of 1997
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs on November 5, 1997
S. 222, National Drought Policy Act of 1997
H.R. 1953, An act to clarify state authority to tax compensation paid to certain employees
H.R. 2366, Census of Agriculture Act of 1997
H.R. 695, Security and Freedom through Encryption ('SAFE') Act of 1997
Mandates statement for the bill as reported by the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on September 16, 1997
H.R. 695, Security and Freedom Through Encryption (SAFE) Act of 1997
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Intelligence on September 11, 1997


Each class will have a 30 minute rehearsal time slot.
Each family (not each dancer) will receive 2 complementary tickets for the recital(s) in which their child performs. You may purchase additional tickets on picture day. If there are extra tickets available, they will be sold at the door the day of the performance.
Harrison Photography will take individual photos of each student in costume. You may sign up for a time slot during the month of April. There will be a sign-up sheet in the lobby.
* Fees do not include shoes, tights, undergarments, or extra accessories needed. Most shoes worn in class are the same shoes worn at the recital. Tights may be different.
Fees are due by November 1st.
Late fee of $25 per family will be applied after November 1st.
Please make payments via PayPal at upstagedance.com.
Use drop down menu to choose correct amount.
List student's first and last name in box provided.
If you are paying for more than one student, include the names of all the students in the box.
It is important that we have the names of each student who has paid! We place costumes orders based on this information. Thank you!
Students will be measured for costumes in November.
Recital fees must be paid in full before we will place costume order.
Ship date of costumes is 12-14 weeks from order date.
When measuring students, we always add a size up for growth.


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Aldo Rampazzi, born on the 4th of October 1947, was raised in Ascona and studied Architecture at Zurich's ETH, a city where he then worked for two years.
Born in 1976, Kaspar obtained a degree in Economics from the University of Bern with a dissertation on the tourism sector.
Born in 1984, Lorena obtained a Swiss Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate as a specialist in finance and accounting, issued by the Swiss Confederation. She joined Ticino Turismo in 2017.
Born in 1977, Manuela Nicoletti graduated in Business Economics at the University of Zurich in 2003. She then attended the Lausanne Hotel School, awarding in 2004 the "Diplôme d'Etudes" in Hotel Management.
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