I tried this as a reply to another starting issue: sorry, my bad.
Anyway, I tore down my 2013 Explorer and sidecar late last fall to paint. yesterday I got it all put back together, put fuel in it - turned over just fine, tried to start, but just won't catch. I removed the tank today to see if there was a visible problem with the pump assembly, found no problems. Put it back together, made sure the pump was priming the system at key turn on - it was, tried to start - no deal. Same thing. Turns over great and acts like it's going to run for a split second and that's it. I have tried turning the key on until the pump stops a number of times but it makes no difference.
I'm in a remote location far from any dealer - on Kodiak Island. Could sure use some help with this. I hate to put out almost $400 for a fuel pump if it's something else. Any possibility injectors could be clogged/dirty? The bike ran fine when I disassemble it. The fuel in it has been treated as was the fuel I put in it yesterday. Alaska does not put ethanol in our fuel. Is it even possible to clean these injectors in something like clean fuel or lacquer thinner or ???
The misery continues: Removed the injectors and cleaned them using the battery and jumper wires and some carb and choke cleaner to "pop" the injectors. They function perfectly. Replaced, put tank back on. Fuel, turn on the key, can hear the pump pressure up, hit the starter button, same ole thing. Tries to start but feels like it's not getting fuel. I could lay on the starter and spin till the battery died - so it's not the starter.
I would think if I had a bad coil only that cylinder would be dead.
Have you pulled plugs? Are they wet? Have you checked compression? Not something I recommend but maybe try a quick shot of starting fluid? That will help eliminate a lot of things if it fires on starting fluid.
Mouse nest packed in the air box?
No mouse nest, not even much dust. Fairly recent plug and air cleaner replacement.
Installed a new fuel pump. Still all it does is turn over real nice with an initial fire that makes you think for a second it's going to start.
Trying to find some starting fluid to see if it fires with that. Like you say - that will tell me if the injectors are firing. When I connected them to my battery with jumper wires they did function and they did let the cleaning fluid through. I made sure the short fuel line between the tank (pump) and injector rail was clear. Still, it acts like there is fire, but no fuel. I checked all the connectors and wires and fuses and found no problems - that I could detect.
It started and ran with starting fluid. Also seems to have run on its own by working the throttle maybe just using up the starting fluid.
Do you have anything to check and see if there's any stored codes? Other than having the bike in front of me, at this point I'm at a loss. I know with my Dealer Tool software I can go in and look at a bunch of sensor functions and run tests on certain things.
Yeah I really don't know the extent of the teardown. Was it just things like the tank and fender for painting?
I just ordered a diagnostic tool (from the UK) so it will be as much as 10 days before it gets here.
I only removed the body plastics and tank. Since messing with this whole thing I have had the air box off and the fuel rail and injectors out to inspect and clean. I was able to look down into the valves and for having 32K miles on things looked pretty clean. Not much carbon build up. Maybe I'll try some fuel system cleaner just for the heck of it. I have not had the throttle bodies off. Took off the tank again today and once again removed the injector rail to be absolutely certain there were no kinked or clogged lines. I also went ahead the did the jumper wire thing on the injectors and ran some more Sea Foam through them. Got nice spray patterns again. I put it all back together again but did not put fuel in the tank. Tomorrow I'm going to go get some fresh fuel and see if that makes the difference. It really ran fine and sounded good while burning the starting fluid.
Thanks for the continuing feed back - been helpful and encouraging. Being out here on an island in a community only accessible by bush plane or boat is a helpless feeling when you run into problems like this. If it were an outboard boat motor I'd be in good shape.


The history of 85 Swains Lane, next to Highgate Cemetery in north London, is not without complexity.
Currently sitting on the site is a two-storey, steel-framed house from 1982, designed by influential Modernist architect John Winter. However the house, which is mentioned in Pevsner alongside Winter's famous Cor-Ten house, will not be there for much longer - because Camden's planners have agreed it can be demolished. The unlisted house will now be replaced by an Eldridge Smerin scheme. 'We thought long and hard about the issue of demolition but we finally came to the view that it was an acceptable course of action in this instance, ' said Piers Smerin, a co-founder of Eldridge Smerin, which shot to fame with The Lawns house - shortlisted for the Stirling Prize in 2001.
The approach represents an about-turn from earlier proposals for the site, including one by Bere Architects, which retained elements of the existing house. However, Smerin felt the 'slightly jaunty quality of the house' was at odds with the sombre 'Gothic' cemetery. Surprisingly, there were few objectors to this development. Most were only concerned about the size of the scheme and not about the bulldozing of Winter's house, which was, according to the council, 'marred by poor material and construction qualities'.
The new house is to be almost a third bigger than Winter's and will have a sheer elevation of black granite slabs and steel panels facing onto the lane. Work is expected to start at the end of October and should be completed next year.


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El Parque nacional Serra da Mocidade Se trata de un complejo medioambiental ubicado en la región central del estado de Roraima en el área vecina de los indios Yanomami al norte de Brasil. Fue creado a partir del decreto del 29 de abril de 1998. Posee una extensión de 3610 kilómetros cuadrados.

Cubre dos regiones geológicas: Parte de la zona es de rocas muy antiguas, el complejo de Guyana y parte de las tierras sedimentarias del Terciario y Cuaternario-Pleistoceno. En cuanto a su geomorfología, se encuentra en la meseta disecada norte del Amazonas. Su administración recae en el Instituto Chico Mendes para la Conservación de la Biodiversidad ( ICMBio).

El área del parque abarca partes de los ríos Água Boa do Univini e Catrimani, ambos afluentes de la margen derecha del río Blanco.

La vegetación se compone principalmente de la selva amazónica, con ejemplos típicos, como Cuiaou Coité (Crescentia cujete). El parque es un extenso hábitat para los animales de diversas especies como el jaguar, el lobo de río, además de aves migratorias del hemisferio norte, como el águila arpía, halcón negro, Anacas entre otros.

Véase también
Geografía de Brasil
Parque nacional do Monte Roraima

Referencias

Parques nacionales de Brasil
Áreas protegidas establecidas en 1998
Áreas protegidas del estado de Roraima
Brasil en 1998

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If it's an enormous sized home at a great price this is definitely the home for you. Being nearly 1400 square feet plus a Florida room this home just needs some updating and some of your own personal touches and you can make it your own. The home is a 1980 Commodore Model Home with 2 extensive sized bedrooms and 2 baths. The guest bedroom has a stackable washer and dryer for your convenience. If so desired it can be moved out to the shed which also has a washer and dryer hook up. The master suite has three closets and a roomy en suite bath. The vanity is separate from the walk-in shower. No lack of closet or storage space in the bedrooms.The living/dining areas have an open concept and the front room is also heated and cooled. A nicely equipped kitchen also has a breakfast bar for added counter and cabinet space. A drinking water filter system, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher and built-in microwave make up the kitchen. The side Florida room is an outstanding area for entertaining guests or just relaxing with a good book. A few enhances to the home would be the newer windows in the living area, roof over, new carport in 2017 and the home will remain furnished and decorated. The fair asking price of only $59,900 also includes the share of $30,000. The park itself is a 55+ with countless activities and numerous amenities. Buying into the community gives you the opportunity to enjoy three pools, two hot tubs, tennis, golf and much more! Many beaches surround the area and two airports are close by. Call today!


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Роберт Масчио (; род. 25 августа 1966, Нью-Йорк) — американский актёр и сценарист. Работает в жанрах комедии и драмы. Наиболее известен как исполнитель роли Тодда Куинлэна в телесериале «Клиника».

Биография
Роберт окончил Колумбийский университет в 1988 году. В начале своей карьеры играл в театрах Нью-Йорка. После переезда в Лос-Анджелес актёр преимущественно играет на телевидении.

Личная жизнь
У Роберта три брата: Майкл (романист), Патрик (писатель и сценарист) и Джон (музыкант). Все они живут в Нью-Йорке.

Фильмография

Ссылки

Актёры США
Родившиеся в Нью-Йорке
Персоналии по алфавиту
Выпускники Средней школы Сьоссет


During the each testing, please try to invoke the following dialogs and windows and check l10n messages.
Perform only JUnit 4 part.
"Analyzing CPU Performance" does not work correctly. If I select WordLibrary.java as the profiling root, then Live Profiling Results are not refreshed. If I select StaticWordLibrary.java as the profiling root, then Live Profiling Results work correctly. So Tutorial may be not for 6.7.
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Madison, WI (November 21, 2008)--Sony Creative Software has introduced a download delivery option for its entire royalty-free content catalog.
All Sony Creative Software loop libraries, Cinescore Themes, sound effects and Vision Series content collections, including previously discontinued titles, are now available for purchase via download at discounted prices.
"Providing this content download option is a natural progression for Sony Creative Software," says Dave Chaimson, Sony Creative Software vice president of global marketing, "as it offers additional value and convenience to our user community who have told us that having immediate access to royalty-free music and video content is critical to their creative workflow. No matter what part of the world they are from, producers can now browse, audition, purchase, and download Sony Creative Software content anytime they desire without having to interrupt the production process. Due to the lower costs of digital delivery, we can also offer our users discounted pricing while compounding their savings on shipping costs."
Available on the Sony Creative Software Web site, users can purchase content via download by clicking on the "Download" option button next to the titles they would like to buy. Users can also audition content by genre, artist, or collection before purchasing.
Announced in conjunction with the new download delivery feature is Sony Creative Software's first download-only loop library title, "Latin Hip-Hop: The Hybrid Series." More than 700 loops and 10 royalty-free ACID projects make up the loop library. Additional new download-only titles will be added to the online catalog on a regular basis.


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Buceo Filipinas – Buceo Travel & Tour Services specializes in diving trips to the Philippines & Palau paradise, oriented to diving enthusiasts, clubs, associations and dive centers from all over the world.
Buceo Filipinas – Buceo Travel & Tour Services was born of the passion of a Spanish diver established in the Philippines since 1994 that considers this paradise as the best destination for underwater world lovers together with his PADI Instructor (Master Scuba Diver Trainer) who has taught the art of diving to more than 1,000 students without a single incident under his tutelage.
We have dove the best areas of the Philippines & Palau, allowing us to know and select a series of fascinating sites and resorts which certainly must be shown to the outside world, to delight scuba divers, helping at the same time this wonderful country still in a developing stage.
It's unheard of, but many European travel agencies do not have available information or brochures for tourist/diving trips to the Philippines, it seemed as if this country does not exist on the map for many agencies and tour operators, so we decided to do our part to change this. The Philippines receives about 3 million visitors a year (many of them are Filipinos living abroad, being a country of over 90 million inhabitants, over 50,000 tourists come exclusively to dive into the waters of this Archipelago of over 7,107 islands (nothing comparable to the more than 90 millions of visitors to Spain, 60 of them tourists, with a population just over 40 million).
Buceo Filipinas – Buceo Travel & Tour Services prepares and coordinates with great enthusiasm and professionalism the best customized programs for diving in the Philippines, for a single visitor for small or large groups, and relaxation or adventure trips, honeymoons (including baptisms under water) and cultural tourism. From ticketing reservations with the best airlines, transfers to resorts, accommodation, meals, boats, equipment rental, guides, courses and diving specialties, complimentary activities, etc., all for the divers who want to know or repeat in the Philippines, so they do not have to worry about anything else but to wear on their dive computers and enjoy... unless they also want to rent whole diving equipments here...
Our dive trips can be found and contracted from our website www.BuceoFilipinas.com, through various agencies, clubs, associations and dive centers with whom we cooperate or directly in the markets in which we exhibit individually or in collaboration with other entities such as the BOOT in Dusseldorf, DTS in Madrid, Salon de la Inmersión in Barcelona, DRT in Shanghai, MDF in Tokyo, ADEX in Singapore, DRT in Okinawa, MIDE in Kuala Lumpur, AIDE in Sydney, DEMA in USA or DRT in Hong Kong.
For those who have been enjoying this extraordinary underwater world, we urge you to send us a short feedback/report with your experiences and photos for our Website and Facebook pages.
Our aim is to maintain a close relationship with all the diving community and contribute our bit in protecting marine wildlife which is unfortunately already in grave danger.
We are looking forward to welcoming you here !!!

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Estimates suggest that 15-20% of NHS staff are engaged in quality improvement work in order to try and meet the goals as set out in the NHS Plan, however achievement of these goals may require 80 or 100% of staff engagement. There are similar transformational ambitions internationally, which now make higher levels of engagement - as facilitated by social movement thinking - of universal interest.
Evidence from social sciences suggest that other perspectives may compliment improvement thinking and practice in order to drive and sustain change through engaging with the individuals' core values and mobilising their own internal energies and drivers for change.
This guide aims to provide knowledge and demonstrate how 'social movement' approaches have been used to deliver improvement at previously unseen levels of depth and scale - which can be utilised and adapted in order to unleash the energy in your organisation.


Our initiatives focus in areas where the flight of industry and jobs has left a vacuum of disinvestment and poverty and where housing can stimulate economic growth.
LISC invests in all kinds of affordable housing. We help develop new multi-family rentals, and preserve existing ones that could be lost to market forces or deterioration. We finance sustainable, "green" construction and rehabilitation, which makes for lower operating costs and has been proven to boost health outcomes for occupants and entire neighborhoods. And we lead foreclosure interventions that reinvigorate communities where foreclosure has decimated block after block.
To make this all happen, LISC provides grants, loans and equity for nearly every aspect of development, from planning and acquisition to construction and renovation. We do this through LISC affiliate, the National Equity Fund. Nationally, LISC also created the Community Development Trust, the first real estate investment trust specializing in affordable housing that continues to invest in affordable housing around the country. We offer technical assistance, data and mapping tools to community-based organizations working to improve the supply and condition of affordable housing in their neighborhoods. And we advocate for good housing policy at all levels of government.
Does investment in affordable housing support social and economic gains? The data certainly indicates that it does, says Chris Walker, LISC's director of research.


**SOLD!** Light & bright...priced just right!
Adorable & immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has all-tile flooring and an oasis in the backyard!
Fantastic floor plan for entertaining, beautiful kitchen, plenty of storage, two separate eating areas, built-in desk and shelves in one of the bedrooms, double sinks and a garden tub with a separate shower stall in the master bathroom.
Walking path, extended covered patio for plenty of shade, plants and bushes and trees abound, along with a firepit and a storage shed in the backyard.
Back porch has been screened-in, and patio extended beyond that, with cover.
This home is a great use of space and is waiting for a new owner! Very convenient to Hwy 70, giving easy access for NASA, White Sands & NMSU.


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Eleven Paris Moustache Beyonce
Beyonce is known for her acting and music skills, Beyonce is a boundary-pushing artist who has become a popular famous figure. She earned the nickname Queen Bey, and is currently one of the most popular and well-known artists of all time.
During Beyonce's early life, she began to show an interest in music and dance. She was a part of a dance class at St. Mary's Montesorri School in Houston, Texas. She also participated in several competitions. She began singing at the age of seven. She was accepted into Gyrl's Time. Beyonce was a part of an all-girls entertainment group when she was just eight.
At first, Beyonce was shy and avoided a stage. Her parents were shocked when they saw their daughter perform on stage. It was a good thing she made an impressive impression. Beyonce grew into an accomplished singer and actress. She also was a producer. She has released a number of solo albums of her own. Beyonce is a Grammy Award winner and has sold more than 300 million records. She is also the highest selling female artist of all time.
Beyonce's maternal grandparents are French and African. She has distant Breton ancestry on her mother's side. She has an uncle who is a Xerox sales manager and a mother who works as a hairdresser. She is the mother of three children. She was born on the 4th of September, 1981 in Houston, Texas.
Through her entire career, Beyonce has remained true to her African American roots. She has incorporated a broad variety of influences, from blues to electropop to new wave. She has also avoided the mainstream's commercial concerns. She is among the most highly acclaimed artists of the 21st century.
Beyonce was a winner of numerous singing competitions in her youth. She later teamed up with two of her classmates, LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson, to form the adolescent vocal group Destiny's Child. They signed with Columbia in 1997. After the group lost the Star Search talent show, they were ejected from their recording contract.
In 2003, Beyonce released her first solo album, Dangerously in Love. The album debuted at number one on the album charts and was sold for more than four million copies in the U.S. It was a hit with the singles "Crazy in Love", and "Formation". It was also nominated for the Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary R&B album.
Beyonce also appeared in The Fighting Temptations in 2003 which was directed by Cuba Gooding Jr. In 2008, Beyonce was a star in Cadillac Records, playing Etta James. Beyonce also starred in the film's photorealistic remake.
Beyonce and Michelle Williams remained close friends despite the breakup of Destiny's Child. They have performed together at least three times since their separation. They were also reunited for the Super Bowl XLVII Halftime performance.
Beyonce has had a successful solo career. Her first solo album, Dangerously in Love, was released to rave reviews. She also appeared in the TV film made for television Carmen: A Hip Hopera. She also starred in The Pink Panther and Goldmember. She is also a mother of three.
Beyonce and Destiny's Child have won many awards, including a Grammy Award and two MTV Video Music Awards. They also received an award on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They were ranked as the ninth most successful artist in the 2000s. They have been awarded the prize for best R&B performance by a duo or group with vocals. They've been nominated for 14 Grammy Awards.
The group was also nominated to win Best R&B Album, and Best R&B Performance By A Duo or Group with Vocals. Destiny's Child has sold 60 million records worldwide. They have been given platinum certification by the RIAA.
Beyonce Knowles, a singer best known for her powerful voice is one of the most popular artists of all time. With more than 430 awards during her career, she is widely acknowledged as a major 21st century pop music artist. She also has one of the highest incomes for an artist.
Beyonce began her career in music at an early age. She was a winner of several talent contests in her area and has performed on numerous singing shows. She also took classes in performing arts. She graduated from Elsik High School, Houston, Texas.
After Beyonce became the lead singer of Destiny's Child She had a highly successful career. She was nominated for many awards, including Grammy and MTV Video Music Awards. She was also featured in a variety of films and appeared on television shows. She was also nominated to the Golden Globes.
Beyonce is the most well-known celebrity on the planet. Her net worth is estimated to be in excess of $160 million. Beyonce's wealth comes from endorsement deals as well as properties she owns and other side hustles.
One of Beyonce's nine Grammy nominations is an Album of the Year nod for her most recent album, Renaissance. Her record of nine nominations is tied for the highest number in Grammy history alongside her husband Jay-Z.
Beyonce is also nominated in the Dance/Electronic category for the first time. Song of the Year is her song "Break My Soul".
Jay-Z, Beyonce's husband has also been awarded five Grammy nominations. Kendrick Lamar is next with eight. The Weeknd did not submit work that was eligible for submission. Brandi Carlile and Future submitted work that is eligible, Harry Styles and Omar Apollo.
Beyonce was awarded the Album of the year nomination and was nominated in the R&B category for her song "Be Alive" by King Richard. The song is also in the category of best song written for visual media.
Beyonce will try to beat Sir George Solti's record of 31 Grammys next season. She will also break Frank Sinatra's record for total record-of-the-year nominations.
Beyonce is a smart moneymaker, whether she's an actor, producer or producer, or recording artist. Beyonce is a star in the music industry and her endorsement agreements and concert tours have contributed to boost her net worth.
Since the release of her self-titled debut in 2001, Beyonce has earned millions of dollars in her solo career. She has sold more than 118 million records and earned her the title of the most successful female artist of all time.
Since becoming an actress, Beyonce has earned money from films such as A Star Is Born, Austin Powers: Goldmember, and The Gift. Chime for Change, a non-profit organization fighting for the rights and dignity of girls around the world, was co-founded by Beyonce.
She also appeared in an ad for Giorgio Armani, which earned her $250k. Beyonce also created her own line of fragrance called Heat which has sold $400 million worth of perfume worldwide.
Beyonce signed an important endorsement agreement with H&M in 2013. She also launched her own clothing line called Ivy Park. Beyonce was awarded the title of the top-selling Nordstrom collection because the line did well.
Beyonce Knowles is a performer and songwriter. She also owns several properties in the US. The most notable is the Bel Air, California mansion she and Jay-Z have. The house is about 3000 square feet, and it has eight bedrooms with eleven bathrooms and recording studio.
Jay-Z and Beyonce also own an estate in the Hamptons and a home in New Orleans. They also own a home in Miami Beach. They also have the Calabasas mansion, which is currently for sale.
The most expensive property owned by Beyonce and Jay-Z is the Beyonce's House. The mansion is located in Bel Air, CA and is made up of six buildings. The mansion is constructed of steel and marbled limestone, glass and other materials. It also houses an audio studio, bulletproof windows, and garage. It was bought for $88 million.
Beyonce and Jay-Z both enjoy spending money despite their successful careers. According to Celebrity Net Worth Beyonce makes $2 million per show while Jay-Z makes $1.5 million per show. Both are Hollywood royalty and trend-setters. They also have children who are healthy. Their annual average salary is $100 million. They have been together since the beginning of the 2000s. Both have had many difficulties in the past but they are both exceptionally talented musicians.
They have also collaborated with Topshop to create an athletic streetwear line. The line will be available starting in the fall 2015. The company is expected to be part of Arcadia Group.
They also have launched three perfumes. Beyonce is the highest-earning female singer of all time. In the three years since her debut, she has earned over $50 million. Despite their accomplishments, they've had problems in the past, including marriage and divorce.
Throughout Beyonce's career, she has released a number of surprising and sometimes controversial albums. In her debut album, Lemonade, she mixed contemporary R&B with electronic music. She released a self-titled fifth studio album in 2013, which was recorded in New York City. She was criticized for her lyrical and musical insanity. However, in her latest album, RENAISSANCE, she is exploring a new form of music with a distinct message. Beyonce's latest album is a celebration of queer culture and dance music with songs that pay homage to Black and queer musical icons.
Beyonce has been a musician for more than two decades. Beyonce was influenced by Black artists, such as Donna Summers, who popularized dance music in the 1970s. For her latest album, she composed songs about her personal freedom and the pleasure of escapism. She also wrote about her desire to release an album that was free of judgment and perfection.
Beyonce's Renaissance album is an ode to Black queer pioneers of dance music. It's a sexy, fun and uplifting album. It's among the most explicit albums she's released. It includes queer and Black musical icons and blends post-1970s Black music styles. There are also some drag-themed songs by Moi Renee.
As the album's first single the album, Beyonce released "Break My Soul"" an anthem for clubs. It's also Queen B's first single from the album. It's a dancehall-influenced track that includes Beyonce in a neo-dancehall-like form that is commanding. It's a slinky groove comprised of wood blocks and Beyonce moves into the pockets of marching drums in the most amazing move. You can stream the album on Spotify and Tidal. It's also available on limited-edition vinyl.
Beyonce's Renaissance album also features the song in honor of her gay uncle. Uncle Johnny passed in the last year due to complications from AIDS. Beyonce claimed that her uncle was the one who was the inspiration behind her making her own music. The album was also dedicated to her "fallen angels" in club culture. The album also includes Honey Dijon, a New Orleans DJ, as well as Kevin JZ Prodigy, electronic DJ. The album also has a nod to Beyonce's love for West African music. The album closes with "Summer Renaissance", a joyous, slinky track that pays tribute to Black and queer musical icons.
While the Renaissance album is an album that celebrates dance music, it also has an emotional connection to the life of Beyonce. Her uncle was gay and raised her as a child. This album was dedicated to his memory.
The Renaissance album has also received a lot of criticism. People were skeptical about whether Beyonce would release music videos for just one song. But she did release the video for "Freedom," the album's title track. This is the album's best track.
While the Renaissance album is a love letter to queer and dance music culture It also has an emotional connection to Beyonce's life. She was influenced by her uncle, but she also dreamed of adventure. She wanted to make an album that was free from judgement, and also was a nod to Black and queer musical icons.
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Q: Iterating over a dictionary with value as a list I've a dictionary 'mydict'.
{   'a': ['xyz1', 'xyz2'],
    'b': ['xyz3', 'xyz4'],
    'c': ['xyz5'],
    'd': ['xyz6']}

I'm trying to print out all the keys and values of this dictionary using the following code:
for username, details in mydict.iteritems():
    pprint.pprint(username + " " + details)

But, I'm getting the following error:
AttributeError: 'list' object has no attribute 'iteritems'

Any help would be appreciated.

A: This code works on your example
>>> import pprint
>>> mydict = {   'a': ['xyz1', 'xyz2'],
    'b': ['xyz3', 'xyz4'],
    'c': ['xyz5'],
    'd': ['xyz6']}

>>> for username, details in mydict.iteritems():
        pprint.pprint((username, details))

('a', ['xyz1', 'xyz2'])
('c', ['xyz5'])
('b', ['xyz3', 'xyz4'])
('d', ['xyz6'])

A: I get the same AttributeError when I attempt the original, this arrises becuase the VALUE in each KEY, VALUE pair is a list.
Using mydict.items() you can create a copy of each (KEY, VALUE) pair, which you can then print:
for key, value in mydict.items():
    print((key, value))

Though of course, creating a copy using items() is memory expensive if your dictionary is large. Which, is the big advantage (lower memory cost, more efficient AND *optimised for python*) of being able to use iteritems() to iterate through your dictionary.
Equally well, you could do the following:
for key in d:
    print((k, mydic[key]))

BUT (in python), this is slower again! Because you have to re-hash the dictionary each time as you look up mydict[key]. So, it seems that mydict.items() is the best option here, as it gives you access to the values directly through tuple unpacking.
Raymond Hettinger (the iteritems and generator guru from Python) gave a great talk at US PyCon, which you can watch here: http://pyvideo.org/video/1780/transforming-code-into-beautiful-idiomatic-pytho

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The partisan divide between Republicans and Democrats in Congress has the federal government still lurching toward a partial government shut down at midnight Friday. President Donald Trump wants $5 billion to fund a border wall, but Democrats say they've already compromised with Republicans and won't budge beyond the $1.6 billion they've already approved for border security.
"At the end of the day, President Trump will be responsible, as he said at the White House, he would be happy to take the responsibility for a shutdown. I don't think he understands what that means to average Americans, what it means to our economy," said Sen. Bob Menendez.
Sen. Mitch McConnell offered a new compromise Tuesday.
She referenced an approved Senate bill that provides $26 billion to the Department of Homeland Security, and said it could be "coupled with other funding resources." It's not clear what those other sources might be.
"Part of the ongoing appropriations for different agencies, it's just money that has been allocated or advocated for in each of the departments. So the $26 billion could be a Homeland Security appropriation and some of that could be used for border security," said Matt Hale, associate professor in the department of political science at Seton Hall University.
The budget vote comes during the lame duck session. Many officials who lost the November election aren't even voting, and Congress is preparing for a power shift as Democrats take control of the House in January.
"I don't think there's any incentive for Democrats to cut deals with Donald Trump at this point. They have a lot more Democrats at the table, they're going to take over the House and they're going to get a better deal when the new Congress sits," said Hale.
One way to avoid the shutdown is a continuing resolution, but that'll likely rule out the president's hopes for border wall funding under the new Congress.
None of New Jersey's Republican representatives were available for comment. If a shutdown happens, all essential services will be closed — that includes national parks, Veterans Affairs offices and Social Security services; however, Social Security checks will still be mailed. Ultimately, a shutdown would leave 800,000 federal workers without pay just before the holidays.


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Conveniently located minutes away from the Capitol Theater, Palace Hotel Sydney is a great place to eat and drink before and after a show and catch up with friends.
Customers can enjoy a wide range of beverages and meals as well as sports telecast and live entertainment.
Palace Hotel Sydney is located on the vibrant George Street, minutes away from Central Station and a short walk from Darling Harbour and the CBD.


REAL MADRID are continuing their pursuit of David de Gea this transfer window, according to reports.
The Manchester United keeper, 25, was all but set to sign for Los Blancos last summer, but the move fell through thanks to an administrative error on Madrid's end.
Spanish radio station Cope report the La Liga giants feel obliged to go back in for the United stopper after their first, botched attempt.
But they also claim De Gea would be loaned back to Old Trafford for a season if a deal goes through.
The former Atletico Madrid stopper signed a four-year contract at United in September 2015.
So it would take a huge bid to persuade the club, and new boss Jose Mourinho, to part with him.
Keylor Navas has excelled between the sticks this season and helped Madrid pull off their 11th Champions League triumph in Milan.
But De Gea — as Spain's No1 ahead of Iker Casillas at Euro 2016 — is considered by many as the best stopper in the world.
Madrid have a transfer ban which will come into effect once the summer window slams shut — lasting until January 2018.
So president Florentino Perez knows the club must spend big and must spend wisely to put themselves in good stead for the next 18 months.
De Gea has been United's stand-out player this season and was crowned Player of the Year for the third consecutive time.
His outstanding performances helped the Red Devils win their first FA Cup in 12 years in the win over Crystal Palace in May.
Perez was coy on the possibility of signing the former Atletico Madrid stopper while Navas is in good form.
De Gea signed for United in 2011 for £17.8million in a British record fee for a keeper.


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WhatsApp has become a universally popular app, partially because it allows users to send messages, share photos and make calls for free.
Many also feel confident about the level of security that WhatsApp provides. But how secure is it really?
For those that have not used the application before, WhatsApp is a free internet-based messaging application. It is owned by Facebook, but it is not an extension of Facebook. This is important to know because some people assume that it has all of Facebook's resources and security measures. That is not the case.
WhatsApp was not originally developed by Facebook. This too is important to know because although Facebook lends credibility to the application, the security features are very different depending on which version of the application you use, how often you update your version and what settings you have activated.
In the latest version of the application, WhatsApp claims that all communications are encrypted "end to end." This means your messages and calls should be secure to the point that only you and the person you are communicating with can read or listen to them. Not even WhatsApp should have access to your calls or texts. However, WhatsApp is still fairly new and there is no such thing as a perfectly secure application.
That being said, if you are going to communicate by text or phone using any app, you should always assume that the information could be accessed by someone else. A cautious approach is an intelligent approach.
Is There Anything I Can Do To Improve My Level Of Security?
Yes. There are actually a few things you can do.
1. Update the app. As discussed previously, the version of the app is crucial to its potential to be secure. Always ensure that you're using the most current version and don't be afraid to fully uninstall, delete and reboot your phone before reinstalling the most current version of any app. Sometimes this is the only way to shake loose any unwanted code.
Very Important: Upon enabling two-step verification you will be given an option to add an email address. It is critical that you enter a valid email address and update it if you ever change email addresses because this is the only way to unlock your account if you forget your six-digit PIN.
3. Make sure Live Location is turned off. WhatsApp has a built-in feature which allows those that you communicate with to see your location unless you specifically disable the feature.
4. Don't install enhancements. There are countless "hacks" and malicious software apps available for purchase and use on the internet, which claim to "enhance" WhatsApp or "compromise" WhatsApp to allow data to be viewed or taken without permission. While we have not reviewed these third-party apps for their quality or effectiveness, any third party software may actually weaken WhatsApp's ability to keep your information secure.
If you're not completely comfortable with WhatsApp's security level, use it sparingly. If you think that someone may have already gained access to your information, you should advise your legal team, back up any critical data and have your phone factory reset by your service provider.
As always, if you don't think that what you're communicating should be said or written publicly, then don't say or write it. Nothing is more secure than simply keeping that information to yourself!


Barbecue: All contestants and guests are invited to the TOC Barbecue at Clarkston G&CC at 6:30 pm. Contestants meal is hosted by WJGA, guest meal tickets are $TBA.
Boys 16-18 winners R to L; Ryan Park, Drew Halili, Jordan Lee, Cameron McCauley and Gyan Bains.
Boys 12-13 winner! R to L; Ethan Evans, Jordan Medcalf, Isaac Elaimy, Logan Medcalf and John Kim.
Girls 12-13 winners! L to R, Susie Tran, Angela Park, Malia Schroeder, Gigi Lund, Kasey Maralack, Mikaela Ikeda, and Amber Li.
Girls 14-15 winners, R to L Gihoe Seo and Hannah Elaimy. Julia Bordeaux missing.
Boys 14-15 winners R to L; Jahan Bains, Wesley Salimian, Preston Bebich, Austin Guske, Conrad Brown and Mats Lund.
Girls 16-18 winners R to L; Alyssa Nguyen, Cassie Kim, Samantha Hui, Ella Warburg and Katie Kester.
Travis Kay celebrates overall victory at inaugural TOC!
Horse Race winners! Winning team; Palmer Guhlke, Ben David, Serena Nguyen and Josef Koznek! Runners up, Parker Kneadler, Mats Lund, Kaysa Panke and Andrew Martin!
Susan Prugh and Tyler Johnsen measure putt distance before horse race elimination.
The inaugural WJGA Tournament of Champions was held at the private Clarkston Golf & Country Club in Clarkston, Wash. Clarkston G&CC has hosted two PAC-10 Conference Championships as well as several PNGA regional championships.
Play was over 36-holes of individual stroke play and final results were submitted to the AJGA and Junior Golf Scoreboard for any potential star and ranking points. In 2016, WJGA 12-17 year olds (a player's age was determined by the age the player is on June 1st, which is the same criteria used to determine the players age for the regular WJGA season) that meet any of the current year qualifying criteria are eligible to register.
Starting in 2017, the WJGA Board of Directors has approved a new policy for a players age (18) and the date that age is to be determined (August 1). The new policy is that a players age will be determined by the age the player is on August 1st and WJGA will now expand to allow 18 year olds to play in our program.


Nobody needs to be convinced of how pleasant it is to have a good night's sleep. But sometimes those nights depend on getting good sleep hygiene habits , and everything that involves changing habits always costs us a little more.
If for that you need to convince yourself, think that sleeping well is a way to take care of your health as important as eating a healthy diet or exercising on a regular basis . These are the benefits that a good dream brings to your body and your health.
Sleeping is essential for different aspects of brain functioning that include cognitive function , concentration and productivity. All are negatively affected when we are deprived of sleep.
Some studies show it. For example, one that analyzed the work of several medical interns who followed a traditional shift rotation and compared it with the work of interns in a rotation that allowed them to sleep a little more. The former committed 36% more errors than the latter.
Another study concluded that lack of sleep negatively affects some brain functions as does alcohol intoxication , while good sleep has been shown to improve task-solving skills and improve memory in both children and adults.
The duration and quality of sleep have a great effect on many risk factors, some of them related to chronic diseases , such as cardiovascular diseases.
A review of 15 studies concluded that people who sleep poorly have a higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke than those who sleep between 7 and 8 hours a night.
Several studies have shown that reducing sleep hours experimentally affects blood sugar levels and reduces insulin sensitivity.
In addition, poor sleep habits are related to adverse effects on blood sugar levels compared to the general population: those who often sleep less than 6 hours a day have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes .
Some mental illnesses, such as depression , are strongly related to poor quality sleep and sleep disorders. It is estimated that 90% of patients with depression sleep poorly , and sleep problems are also associated with an increased risk of suicide.
It is not just insomnia. Also, people with other sleep disorders , such as obstructive sleep apnea , have higher rates of depression than people who do not.
Even small reductions in sleep have been shown to worsen the immune functionof our body.
In a large study evaluating the development of a common cold after administering the virus to the volunteers through the nasal route, the scientists concluded that people who slept less than 7 hours were three times more likely to take a coldthan those who slept 8 hours or more.
A bad dream is very much related to gaining weight . People who sleep less than they should tend to weigh significantly more than people who sleep as necessary.
In a review of dozens of studies , scientists concluded that children and adults who sleep little have, respectively, 89 and 55% more likely to become obese .
In the relationship between sleep and overweight, all the mechanisms are not clear, but it is believed that they are mediated by many factors, including hormonal imbalances and fatigue to exercise .
A good sleep improves athletic activity and sports performance . In a studyconducted with basketball players, a longer sleep significantly improved speed, accuracy, reaction time and general well-being .
On the other hand, in a study conducted in women who were not professional athletes, the lack of sleep was related to a slower walking, less force in the grip of objects and in general a greater difficulty to carry out independent physical activities.
A bad dream reduces our ability to interact socially. For example, one studyshowed that people who had not slept that day were much less able to recognize expressions of anger or joy in facial recognition tests.
Scientists believe that this occurs because lack of sleep affects our ability to recognize important social cues and to process simple emotional information .


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I WANT YOU FOR THE US ARMY!!
How did World War One begin?
Serbia assassinated the Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Austria-Hungary declared war on the Serbian empire. The nations of the world begin to take sides. The Allied Powers were the following countries France, Serbia, Russia, and Great Britain. The US joined the Allied Powers after a while.
Why did the US enter World War One ???
The Germans sunk the Lusitania. The US was not happy. It made them change their minds about taking part in the war. They had a policy for isolationism. This meant that the US wanted to be neutral and let others countries handle their on problems.
During World War One both the Central and Allied Powers used deadly gases and machines during the war. Deadly weapons and tanks. That is about the time that the airplane came in handy. When the soldiers were on land and in the air. They used a mask that was to protect them from deadly gases on the battlefield. Another one was to protect them in the air whlie they were flying.
World War One stopped when Germany felt defeated. They made the Treaty of Versailles the Allied Powers invited all nations except Germany. The Germans were not excited by that choice. In the Treaty of Versailles the choices were harsh punishments for Germany including having a certain number of men in the army. The Treaty of Versailles was around 1919. Most people had nicknames for the war. One common one was the war to end all wars. The people named it that because they could not imagine another war like the first one.


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Walgreens completes first phase of mental health first aid training
May 20, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Specialized training for health outcomes pharmacists will soon be available industry wide.
DEERFIELD, Ill. – With a sharply rising need for mental health resources since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Walgreens announced on Wednesday it has completed its first phase of training in Mental Health First Aid, administered by the National Council for Behavioral Health, for all of the company's health outcomes pharmacists. The training initiative was first announced last May in conjunction with Mental Health Month in the U.S.
Rina Shah
Mental Health First Aid trains participants in mental health literacy, understanding risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns and strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations. It is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
These Walgreens pharmacists, whose role is focused on improving patient outcomes and medication adherence, are also the first to complete the specialized training developed through a unique collaboration between Walgreens, National Council for Behavioral Health and the American Pharmacists Association.
"Every day, in communities across America, our pharmacists are talking with patients with a wide range of conditions, including mental health," said Rina Shah, Walgreens group vice president, specialty and retail pharmacy operations. "With the prevalence and rise of incidents of depression, anxiety, addiction, PTSD and others, specialized training can be key to identifying warning signs, and working with other providers, even finding gaps in care or treatment. We've long believed pharmacists can play an even greater role as part of patient's care teams, and we're proud to be at the forefront of our industry expanding our efforts in the area of mental health to help meet this growing need."
Wednesday's announcement comes as many mental health centers and providers across the U.S. report greater patient demand. Mental Health America has seen significant increases in the number of daily screenings completed for depression (64%) and anxiety (70%) from January through April 2020. And a recent Primary Care Collaborative study cites 74% of clinicians surveyed saying they expect to see a surge in patients with mental health needs coming out of the pandemic.
"Mental Health First Aid training is more essential than ever, as our country risks a wave of mental illness in the wake of the tragic COVID-19 pandemic," said National Council for Behavioral Health President and CEO Chuck Ingoglia. "We are extremely gratified that these Walgreens pharmacists have received this important training and have the capacity to provide vital assistance and counseling when demand for Mental Health First Aid is expected to reach historic levels."
Walgreens spearheaded the collaboration and training initiative in 2019, and recognizing it could benefit the industry at large, the pharmacist training will become available to any pharmacist industry-wide this summer, along with the opportunity to earn continuing education credits through APhA.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened what was already a pressing need for pharmacy personnel: increasing their awareness of acute mental health issues and equipping them with tools to help direct patients to the mental health resources they need," said Scott Knoer, APhA CEO/EVP Designate. "We are grateful to Walgreens for its partnership in granting profession-wide distribution of this much-needed training program."
Mental Health First Aid and the Workplace
Also as part of the collaboration between Walgreens and the National Council, and furthering Walgreens' commitment to workplace mental health and wellness, Walgreens recently completed its initial phase of Mental Health First Aid training with 65 team members in the company's human resources department.
For team members, Walgreens offers a wide variety of services through its free employee assistance program, including an allotment of behavioral health visits available at no cost for team members and their families. All Walgreens-sponsored medical and prescription drug plans also include comprehensive mental health care for eligible employees.


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European Union set to ban single-use plastic bags
The European Union has agreed to a ban on single-use plastic products to come into effect in two years time.
A European Union plan to ban single-use plastic products such as disposable plates and straws, has been agreed upon, the Austrian presidency says in Brussels.
The provisional agreement announced on Wednesday still needs to be officially approved by EU states and the EU parliament, and is expected to come into effect in two years time.
Why Australia may not be ready to ban plastic bags
European Union will ban single-use plastic products.
In May, the European Commission proposed banning a range of single-use plastic items for which non-plastic alternatives are readily available, while reducing the use of items such as plastic takeaway food containers.
More than 80 per cent of marine litter is plastic, the commission argued at the time.
In August, New Zealand announced it was banning single-use plastic shopping bags over the coming year.
The country has one of the highest per-capita rates of urban waste production in the developed world, with about 750 million plastic shopping bags – or about 154 per person – used each year.
Plastic bags are increasingly going the way of the dodo.
Australia's major supermarkets have already taken steps to "ban the bag", with most Australian states and territories following suit.
Supermarkets trial single-use plastic bag free check outs
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1 hour ago Australia


I want to start by saying…OBVIOUSLY I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL. So do not expect professional quality after applying my method of nail painting.
Do expect a quality that will "get by" until you have the time (and or money) to actually get your nails done.
1. Pick a Color and then pick a glitter color that either matches or compliments your base color.
3. Let your base dry. The goal is to not apply the glitter, however if you are like me, you will not allow the base color to dry therefore smudging at least 3 of your nails.
You could at this point redo the 3 messed up nails, but lets be honest, you are going to mess them up again…you will have to pee, Facebook will be in desperate need of checking, you will have to put something away and nick one of the 3 nails that were redone.
So instead of redoing your nails…do what I do.
4. Really let your nails set, BUT go about your business. Â Some are already messed up, and you may end up messing up others, but do your best to let them dry for another 30min.
5. GRAB YOUR GLITTER POLISH!
6. Apply glitter polish on all nails so that your smudged nails are hidden.
Think of Glitter Polish as the Concealer of Nail Products. It will hide mistakes!
7. Let your Glitter Dry for a bit…and VIOLA! You are ready to proudly hold a martini in your hand with  your pinky lifted!
I'd love to hear your nail tips and tricks! Feel free to comment below.
1. Be sure your nails are clean from any oils or lotions, a simple swipe of remover will do the trick.
2. Start with a base coat. I prefer Duri Rejuvacote but any will do. This step will prevent staining and give your polish something to stick to. Apply a thin coat and wait 1-2 minutes.
3. Grab your base color. If you shook it, wait about 10 minutes for it to settle or you will get bubbles. Apply the polish in thin even layers waiting about 1-2 minutes between coats. Let dry for 5 minutes.
4. Get your glitter topper. Apply 1-2 coats until you're satisfied and wait 1-2 minutes.
5. Seal it all together with a top coat. I prefer fast drying top coats, Seche Vite is very popular it dries fast and gives a very shiny gel like finish.
6. Allow your nails to set and dry for at least 10 minutes. During this time you can clean up any mistakes with a thin brush or qtip soaked in polish remover. Afterwards be sure to apply cuticle oil.


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"""Support for ADS binary sensors."""
import voluptuous as vol

from homeassistant.components.binary_sensor import (
    DEVICE_CLASS_MOVING,
    DEVICE_CLASSES_SCHEMA,
    PLATFORM_SCHEMA,
    BinarySensorEntity,
)
from homeassistant.const import CONF_DEVICE_CLASS, CONF_NAME
import homeassistant.helpers.config_validation as cv

from . import CONF_ADS_VAR, DATA_ADS, STATE_KEY_STATE, AdsEntity

DEFAULT_NAME = "ADS binary sensor"
PLATFORM_SCHEMA = PLATFORM_SCHEMA.extend(
    {
        vol.Required(CONF_ADS_VAR): cv.string,
        vol.Optional(CONF_NAME, default=DEFAULT_NAME): cv.string,
        vol.Optional(CONF_DEVICE_CLASS): DEVICE_CLASSES_SCHEMA,
    }
)

def setup_platform(hass, config, add_entities, discovery_info=None):
    """Set up the Binary Sensor platform for ADS."""
    ads_hub = hass.data.get(DATA_ADS)

    ads_var = config[CONF_ADS_VAR]
    name = config[CONF_NAME]
    device_class = config.get(CONF_DEVICE_CLASS)

    ads_sensor = AdsBinarySensor(ads_hub, name, ads_var, device_class)
    add_entities([ads_sensor])

class AdsBinarySensor(AdsEntity, BinarySensorEntity):
    """Representation of ADS binary sensors."""

    def __init__(self, ads_hub, name, ads_var, device_class):
        """Initialize ADS binary sensor."""
        super().__init__(ads_hub, name, ads_var)
        self._attr_device_class = device_class or DEVICE_CLASS_MOVING

    async def async_added_to_hass(self):
        """Register device notification."""
        await self.async_initialize_device(self._ads_var, self._ads_hub.PLCTYPE_BOOL)

    @property
    def is_on(self) -> bool:
        """Return True if the entity is on."""
        return self._state_dict[STATE_KEY_STATE]

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Polly A is living a Ghetto Gold Dream.
After playing Lollapalooza earlier this month, the Milwaukee-bred, Harlem-based songstress (aka Meleni Smith) unleashes her five-track EP Ghetto Gold Dream via Interscope Records.
Ghetto Gold Dream also includes "Sing Along," "Like We Used To," and "Fire Fallin." Beyond that, Polly hopes the album offers inspiration.
Polly is no stranger to the music biz. She wrote for Alicia Keys ("Love Is My Disease") and J. Cole ("Crooked Smile") before catching the attention of Adam Levine, who signed her to his label 222 Records.
Find out what the buzz is all about below.


Every day I drive by new construction sites and just shake my head in disgust.
I still see new metal halide fixtures being installed everywhere.
In Kentucky, I have even seen a utility, who is paying out incentives to business to get rid of their metal halide fixtures, are still putting up metal halide fixtures to light up their streets.
It is ridiculous because I have done the calculations on how much it costs to operate these metal halide fixtures.
The upfront costs may be low, but once you factor in maintenance and the cost of electricity, the metal halide fixture is one of the worst possible options you could use to light up your facility or grounds around your building.
In order to determine the watts that your fixture uses, you must determine what size your metal halide fixture is. Once you determine that, you can then find the "actual" watts that the fixture uses.
Here is a list of metal halide's we typically see. Figure out which one you have and choose the actual wattage on the right.
Now that you have the watts, you have to determine how many fixture you have. This is one of the easier steps in calculating your lighting costs unless you have a lot of fixtures.
3. How Many Total Watts?
5. How Many Hours Are Your Lights On Each Day?
This is relatively simple to calculate. But here is a chart for quick reference. It is easiest to go by the type of shifts you have for your company, you don't have to be exact here, just close.
For our example, we will choose 12 hours per day, or roughly 3,000 hours per year that our 400 Watt Metal Halide's are lit up.
7. What Is The Cost of Your Energy?
8. How Much Per Each 400 Watt Metal Halide?
There are many technologies available that can easily cut that number in half. We have covered the topic very thoroughly here on our blog, so I thought you might want a little help in locating related articles.
What's Cheaper To Maintain...400W Metal Halide Or T5?
Metal Halide Fixtures:Does A Fixture Use Power With The Bulb Removed?


If you are reading this, then you are probably a recent convert on hunting. Congratulations, and welcome to the club! I have been an avid hunter since my youth, and I found my business through this sport.
So why hunt deer? Do we really want to kill Bambi or Rudolph's relatives? Over the years, I realized that there are different kinds of hunters – those who hunt out of tradition, those who hunt for food, and those who hunt to win an award.
In some states, the deer population has gotten out of hand that deer have become road hazards. They jump out of nowhere and cause harm on themselves, the vehicle and even the occupants.
In states with this problem, the government spearheads deer hunting events. Deer usually leave the woods to find food, so in regulating their population, we also ensure the sustainability of the food source of the remaining animals.
So, man up, and let's hunt those deer. And since I am a food hunter, I would suggest going for the animal with a lot of flesh, the bigger ones. Don't be swayed when we see one with beautiful antlers that you can envision on top of your fireplace.
First up, since hunting is a social activity, find a club or friends to go deer-hunting with. Especially for a newbie, it will be safe for you and you can actually learn a lot of tips from these seasoned hunters.
Before we can hunt, we need to be certified and licensed. It may vary from one state to another, but in general, we need to pass safety certification classes and get licensed. We can do this research on the website of the Department of Natural Resources of our locality.
If we are hunting out-of-state, check that state's rules and regulations, especially about limits. In some states, we need to be very specific about the area we will be hunting in.
If unsure and need further clarification, there are many blogs about hunting by seasoned hunters or associations. We can start a discussion and get the information we need.
Many use guns, but there are some who prefer knives or bow and arrow. Before we buy our own equipment, ask around. Go to a hunting store, look, touch and get instructions before purchase.
We have to be comfortable with our weapon, and it would need constant practice. We can do this in our backyard using cans if we have ample space and no neighbors, but the safest place would be firing range.
Practice using the scope, keeping still and focusing on a target, and most importantly, on pressing the trigger correctly without jerking. And get used to the trigger pull, too. For deer's, aim for the chest. You want to get to the heart and lungs.
Over time, vary the distance where you're shooting from. Go up to 100 yards.
Make a list of the necessities we need to bring. This will be our guide before going, and after the hunt, we can check it off to make sure we don't leave anything behind.
Pack like we will get the deer, and pack to bring it home. States have different laws on animal parts you can carry, so check beforehand.
Rubber gloves to clean the deer, to avoid any transfer of possible bacteria or parasite. Bring extra gloves to be sure.
Game bags to pack the deer home. These bags are reusable.
A phone would be for more than just emergency calls. It can also be our navigation tool.
If you are more comfortable with it, a map would always come in handy. However, if you are a hunter of the new age, you can use an app instead.
We can use it online, or we can download offline maps for use. Look through the different apps before downloading.
There are so many other data available like weather and, sunrise or sunset schedules. Try it out and choose which ones you prefer.
Top: Dress considering the weather. If it's summertime, wear a light shirt that can absorb sweat. But make sure to bring a hoodie all the time. Deer have a strong sense of smell so buy clothing that has activated charcoal to camouflage any odor or sweat. Wear this even if you use an odor eliminator.
Bottom: I like light-weight pants with many pockets, in dark color or camouflage. I prefer to wear pants than shorts for protection.
Shoes: Think about the amount of walking, sitting and waiting we will be doing. Don't wear newly-bought hunting shoes; break them in before your trip. The boots may be one of your most significant investment, so take the effort to buy the right one. Get the right size, and to do that, bring with you the socks you will wear with it. Try on the size with the socks on so you can be sure you get the perfect one.
There may be a lot of time spent walking or waiting. Don't give up; persist in staying in the field, even as the weather changes. If you have a cabin, don't spend useless hours there. Go out and hunt.
When it's time to rest at night, rest, don't think we would be sleeping when waiting, because we would need to be alert, so it's just a downtime, but it doesn't count as proper rest.
Deer are a different game from other animals; we have to scout from afar because of their keen sense of presence, thus the need for binoculars and rangefinders.
Using technology, we can even scout using satellite images. We don't have to be out in the woods to do that, so the deer remain unaware of the danger.
We may not find the deer, but we can spot evidence of their presence in certain places like bedding areas which are usually dense and with close water or food source. We can observe their patterns, and use it as a guide.
Timing is also essential when scouting. Deer are more active in the early mornings and late evenings like an hour before sundown up to about 30 minutes after sundown.
Deer have a very keen sense of smell that is why we wear activated charcoal-lined clothing and carry odor eliminators. Also try to stay downwind from the prey, or from the area we are scouting. Even if the deer can't see us, if it smells us, it will run away.
It may be a funny tip, but we seriously suggest that you bath properly before the hunt. Use shampoo, soap or body wash. Don't re-use clothing as it may already have the scent of sweat or dirt. If without choice, spray re-used clothing with scent blockers.
It's your first hunting trip, you have been walking and waiting for so long and finally, the beautiful beast is in front of you. It's now time to take the shot.
If the deer is walking, you can make a sound like a grunt or a whistle, to get its attention to stopping walking.
Keep your eyes on the body of the deer; don't be distracted by its antlers, or even its surroundings.
The chest has to be clear, not covered by a branch or a rock.
You want the bullet to pierce through just above the front shoulder.
After you have pulled the trigger and you are sure you got it, but it doesn't immediately fall, wait. Stay quiet, but keep your eyes on it.
If it remains to feel unthreatened and continues to walk at its pace, it will fall within 150 yards. If it falls but stays alive, give it an hour or two.
If the shot fell on a non-lethal area, meaning not the chest, pull the trigger again for a second shot.
If it doesn't still fall, then perhaps you missed. The deer deserves to live. Once it starts running, you have lesser chances of getting it.
Remember, if you don't get it, don't be discouraged. Keep practicing, and keep hunting.
Every trip – successful or not – should always be a learning experience.
After the hunt, there is nothing better than to sit with our buddies drinking beer and just talking about the raid, especially about that deer that got away.
We like to evaluate if we did enough preparation, review problems that came up and how we handled it. We even talk about the food, the vehicle, and just about everything.
It may be much ado for some, but it helps us decide whether we go back to that location or not.
Whether we get a bigger or better truck, or we need to rent a cabin in a different location. Perhaps the phone app did not work so well.
We don't go around blaming anyone, but just take the experience – good or bad – and learn from it.
Once that bullet hits the deer in the heart, it is food. And the food should not be wasted. It is part of respecting the essence of hunting – honoring the animal. It means we use all its parts, not losing anything by butchering it correctly.
For our group, we share the game equally, no matter who killed it. To preserve it for a more extended period, when I get home, I cut up the meat to portion sizes, vacuum-seal it, then into the freezer where it can stay up to years. Although, most times, I finish it within months.
When it is appropriately vacuum-sealed, there is no freezer burn, and it stays as fresh as the day it was butchered. Again, full respect for the game.
Hunting is meant to be enjoyed. Do not pressure yourself to get that deer.
Keep on practicing, keep on hunting. And always learn successful deer hunting tips from longtime hunters for more experience.
Wait patiently. Good things come to those who wait!


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Osoby o tym nazwisku:
 Aleksander Serednicki – polski harcerz i wojskowy
 Edward Serednicki – polski działacz kajakarski, powstaniec warszawski
 Michał Serednicki – polski nauczyciel i wojskowy
 Stefan Serednicki – polski wojskowy


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We love a good dip. Give us crackers, bread, or even veggies, and we'll scoop up a good dip and enjoy every single bite.
The problem we have–and you might also–is the proportion of dip to the dipped…as in, we tend to take more dip per bite. We might as well just dig in with a spoon or a shovel, because that would be a pretty efficient way to eat this favorite of appetizers up.
Whether you're serving Dill Pickle Dip with an assortment of imported crackers, gluten-free crackers or artisan bread–or something altogether more simplistic, you'll enjoy the fresh taste of dill seasoning in every last bite.
If you're hosting a party, you might consider a few of our other favorite dip recipes.
We're particularly fond of this Gluten Free Shrimp Dip, as well as our Black Bean Salsa, and Buffalo Chicken Dip. With great care, most recipes can be easily adapted to gluten-free and enjoyed by anyone on a gluten-free diet.
In our household, we've dabbled in eating gluten free a time or two, but recently have started cooking gluten-free because of some health issues our daughter has been having over the last couple of months. She's been through all sorts of testing to try to figure out what is causing her symptoms, to no avail.
Unfortunately, sometimes tests don't reveal the answers we are looking for. Being proactive is one of the most important things a parent can do in that situation. As a result, we've tried out a gluten and dairy-free diet for the last few weeks. We've just reintroduced dairy and accidentally included some gluten in a recipe…however, after eating the gluten it seems like her symptoms got a little worse again.
It's difficult to tell if gluten is the culprit or if her symptoms are overall getting a bit better. Needless to say, you'll most likely be seeing many more gluten-free recipes on All She Cooks.
In a bowl mix the cream cheese, olive oil, garlic, dill weed, sour cream, yogurt and vinegar.
Pour the mixture in a saucepan over medium heat and add the pickles.
Cook for 20 minutes stirring regularly.
When ready to serve, top with a spoonful of dill sprigs.
For a sweeter version, add some corn.


Kids like to grow carrots in their organic raised bed veggie garden and harvest the young carrots from the ground, often barely getting them washed before eating the sweet treat. Heirloom carrots come in rainbow colors, such as white, purple, red, yellow, green, and orange. Carrots are an excellent source of antioxidants, containing beta carotene and lutein, to boost the immune system and support heart and vision health. This soup is organic, vegan, and gluten free.
Kids can scrub and chop 4 medium organic carrots (½ pound) and 1 sweet potato (½ pound) and not peal them as organic veggies have not been grown with poisons that need to be peeled away and an abundance of nutrients are located in the skin. Steam the carrots, sweet potato, 1 chopped organic orange bell pepper, 1 chopped sweet onion, and 2 chopped garlic cloves.
Pour 1 cup of the steam water into the blender with the cooked veggies and 1" piece of peeled chopped fresh organic ginger and blend until smooth. Kids can pour the mixture back into the pan and stir in a 13.5 oz can organic coconut milk, 1 tsp organic agave nectar, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tsp curry powder, and ½ tsp sea salt. Heat to taste and serve topped with fresh parsley.


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Lucius de Patras est un écrivain grec, né à Patras, en Achaïe.

On sait peu de chose sur lui, sinon qu'il vivait, à ce qu'on croit, vers le milieu du II siècle, sous l'empereur Antonin. On le considère comme le premier auteur du roman de l'Âne d'or, connu primitivement sous le titre de : Lucius ou les Métamorphoses, que Lucien, Apulée et Machiavel ont reproduit ou imité.

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Date de naissance non renseignée (IIe siècle)
Date de décès non renseignée (IIe siècle)
Écrivain de langue grecque d'époque romaine


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Q Parker's Love MANual
Phillips: It's been about five years since 112's last album. What have you been up to since then?
Q. Parker: I've spent most of my time in the lab working on various projects. In addition to singing, I am also a songwriter. While I was a member of 112, I was writing songs for our group and for other artists (Kelly Price, Pink, New Edition, Total, Faith Evans, Mase, Puff, and Monica). Since our last 112 album, I've been perfecting my craft. While I was working on a couple of projects, I wrote four songs that I kept tucked away. When I write music for others, I envision how the artists will make the song their own, but I kept those special four to myself because I couldn't see them fitting anyone else. Those four songs are what led to me creating The MANual.
Phillips: Your new album is "The MANual". How is the MANual different from your previous projects?
Q. Parker: I enjoyed my experience being a member of 112. We sold millions of records, earned a Grammy, and made history. But as a group member, our fans heard our lyrics and only heard a small portion of each group member. The MANual is my opportunity to fully express all of my views, feelings, and emotions. I am confident that listeners will hear and feel my views on The MANual. This album isn't only for women; hopefully the fellas can walk away with some instructions from The MANual too.
The capital MAN in The MANual is introducing Q.Parker, the man. My 112 fans were exposed to the younger version of Q. Parker, but now I must show the grown and sexy version me. As a man, I know what women want to hear, and this project is a guide on how to treat women. During the past few years, lots of relationships have been on the rocks due to bad communication, low intimacy, and the lack of understanding. In my new project, I try to address all of these issues. My songs are about the issues people face in everyday relationships.
Phillips: You released a 2013 Q Parker fitness calendar. When did you become so passionate about exercise?
Q. Parker: I've been active and passionate about sports and exercise since middle school. When I started to compete at a higher level, I learned the importance of eating right. It wasn't long before I was no longer able to get away with eating at McDonald's after an intense work out.
After watching obesity become a national issue, I decided to create my fitness calendar. The calendar required me to step up my workout and eating plan. Hopefully, my calendar will inspire and motivate people to find ways to get more active. The calendar has some eye candy for the ladies and some health tips, too! A portion of the calendar proceeds go to breast cancer awareness non-profit organizations.
Phillips: Last year, Dr. Luv, our relationship expert, wrote an article entitled "What Men Want but Won't Tell Women". Can you tell us what women want but won't tell men?
Q. Parker: Women want men to be Providers, Protectors, and to Love on them. I call this PPL. I know that PPL can sound kind of scary to most men but it's not what they think. Being a provider doesn't mean that your woman doesn't work. It means that you give her emotional, physical, and mental support. Being her protector doesn't mean that you have to be Bruce Lee, it means that you protect her from hurt, harm, danger, and sometimes protect her from herself. You have to love on her and you give her love in a variety of ways.
I would love to give your readers more but I need them to pick-up a copy of The MANual first in order to fully understand. Also, I'll get a copy of The MANual to Dr. Luv. Hopefully, Dr. Luv can write about some of my album topics in his column.
Phillips: What can people expect from Q Parker in 2013?
Q. Parker: My mission in 2013 is to be the go-to guy for women. I want to form a special connection with my female fans. After she's had a long work day, I want her to put on The MANual while sipping a glass of her favorite wine. I want my calendar to inspire her to live a healthier lifestyle. I want my passions to have a positive impact on my fans lives.
Phillips: Any closing comments?
Q. Parker: Please support Q.Parker! Spread the word about my music and my healthy lifestyle movement. As an independent artist, I don't have millions of marketing dollars behind me. But I have something more important and that's my fans. I just ask that you all support me and spread the word. My fans can connect with me through my Facebook page, Twitter page, Youtube videos, or on Instagram. My fitness calendar is available to all as well. I would like to thank New Growth Magazine for sharing my music and message with your readers.
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Pontius Pilate asked Jesus a question when he claimed to be a witness to truth: "Quod est veritas?" (John 18:38). His remark has been interpreted in various ways through the ages, but the fundamental question remains: "What is truth?" It is also from where the present paper originates. Unless one addresses to this question satisfactorily, it'd not be possible to graduate to our next question: Do biographies and autobiographies reveal truth? Therefore, the present paper will deal the problem in hand in two parts: one dealing with the nature of truth and the other with truth in the historically located narratives of human beings called auto/biographies. To avoid further complications, an auto/biography will be accepted as one based on the intention and explicit mention of the fact that the narrator/writer/protagonist happens to be a real life, historically placeable, sentient entity.
Defining any abstract quality has always been very easy. Only proving the definition right before the barrage of exceptions complicates the matter. Provisionally, just as the point of departure, truth may be defined as "that which is accepted by everyone to be correct or right". It's simple enough; deceptively so. The solar system (ironically, or was it called the earth system then?) was accepted to be geocentric before Copernicus (just to take a name) took the risk of proving otherwise. Was it true before Copernicus proved it otherwise and false afterwards? Does truth have a solid foundation, or it stands on a slippery base. Is it eternal, objective and "real", or just a social construct that is relative, temporary and subjective? Our knowledge of truth is a part of the total body of knowledge that we possess which is our database on whose basis we judge whether what we know is true or not, following an abstract, semi-conscious and nearly automatic process at the back of our mind. The process is called semi-conscious because its steps are so fast at times that it appears to go on without any conscious effort. Yet, it's not totally unconscious, as our dreams prove. Until the dream ends, one's unsuspecting self remains in a world constructed by the conscious mind on the input affected by the unconscious part. One believes it to be true and realizes that it was not so on reflection after returning to a conscious state, provided one remembers the dream's "untrue" part and also provided there is such a difference. If the dream state is taken as an analogy, sans the benevolent God that Descartes posited, one's existence with the truths of sleeping and waking worlds is at an equal ease and effortlessness. Moreover, there is no way of knowing one state, or one truth, from the other as long as one remains in the un-knowing or dream state. Thus, ignorance does turn out to be bliss. Therefore, an ignoramus's truth will not be the same as that of someone who knows comparatively more. Socrates had spoken so eloquently in his apology about how by his knowing of his ignorance he knew more than others: "for he knows nothing, and thinks that he knows; I neither know nor think that I know" (Plato). Yet, he had to drink hemlock. Despite Socrates' demonstrating very clearly how he was falsely accused, at least for the time being, truth was shown as falsehood, and most people believed the opposite to be true. Both Jesus and Socrates died martyrs in the name of truth; but what is truth?
Enlightened to the core, and awaken from his dogmatic slumber, Kant did dare to use his "own understanding without another's guidance" and to know. More than that, he also dared to convey the truth about what he knew through his Critiques and his Prolegomena. So, was truth found or defined finally, conclusively and unquestionably? Not at all, if the history of philosophy is to be believed. Plato, an idealist, had proven through his various myths that there was something like Truth. He had claimed that the philosopher (as in a lover of wisdom and truth) had an access to that Truth through his use of reason and the poet through inspiration. He remained uncharacteristically subtle and elusive when it came to defining and describing what that final point of convergence was. So did the footnotes to him, i.e. his successors in the western philosophical tradition. It was like: you know it when and if you reach there; it can't be taught, shown or explained. The moment one attempts to grasp truth, one is at the farthest remove from it, says the Zen philosophy. Sansara is all maya, says the Indian classical thought. So there remains no question of fixing the point called truth in the world of mundane elements and events, unless, of course it is absolutely essential.
"The truthfulness or not of autobiography is essentially a matter that must be left to biographers and philosophers. The plausibility of an autobiography however must find its authentication by the degree to which it can correspond to some approximation of its context" (Drabble 53). As we have chosen to focus on the truthfulness, and not just plausibility, of the text this paper will make one more attempt at fixing the working boundaries of truth, but only in one specific instance. It is the truth in an account of the events of a character's life – fictional or real- written by the person himself or by someone else, in what we are interested. This definitely makes the task less complicated by narrowing down the number of possible exceptions and objections. To play a game, one must compile a set of rules that all players abide by. If any attempt is to be made to test the veritas quotient (let's call it VQ) of a biography or autobiography –literary or otherwise, one must first define the scale. The beginning must be the conventional zero, i.e. totally false and proven to be so; and the end of the scale may be any convenient number greater than zero that denotes total truthfulness. The falseness or truthfulness of the text under question has to be assayed against some objective and external indicator. That indicator happens to be history in case of texts that claim to be "real" life events, psychology helps partially in testing the validity and truthfulness of the mind processes revealed after introspection, and philosophy in the form of theory if the text claims to be fictional and literary, or at least "factional". History, psychology (or philosophy of mind) and philosophy intersect to form the kind of litmus for a text whose VQ must be tested in order to reach any satisfactory conclusion regarding the trustworthiness of the narrative. Even this approach, scientific it may sound, is not fool-proof. There are factors that any objective test cannot test, e.g. facts can be tested against externally existing and recorded history, the emotions, intentions and interpretations presented by the auto/biographers can never be proven correct or otherwise with one hundred percent certainty. Out goes VQ then. Concreteness is the element missing in this predominantly abstract discussion. Examples will be used in the lines that follow to make the task easier.
In God's searching presence, Augustine undertakes to plumb the depths of his memory to trace the mysterious pilgrimage of grace which his life has been–and to praise God for his constant and omnipotent grace. In a mood of sustained prayer, he recalls what he can … [and] concludes with a paean of grateful praise to God [emphasis mine] (13).
I mean to present my fellow-mortals with a man in all the integrity of nature; and this man shall be myself. I know my heart, and have studied mankind; I am not made like any one I have been acquainted with, perhaps like no one in existence; if not better, I at least claim originality… I may have supposed that certain, which I only knew to be probable, but have never asserted as truth, a conscious falsehood [emphasis mine] (7).
The various times he refers to himself in the very first paragrapgh will act as a fair indicator of the real subject of his work. Closer home, Mahatma Gandhi's autobiography is an example that can be picked by virtue of its, and his, being most widely known. Moreover, it also conforms to the commonly accepted definition of autobiography as "the author…. declares that he is the person he says he is and that the author and the protagonist are the same" (Anderson 3). Gandhiji does not declare his intentions as he begins; instead, he jumps straight into introducing his parents and background. Intentions come later, that too, as side observations. If the truth of writing is tested against that of the world and judgement is passed to declare the faithfulness of the text to truth, Ganhiji intended to present only truth and made a valiant and thorough effort too. He knew that being truthful would not be easy. In the chapter on his child marriage he writes: "Much as I wish that I had not to write this chapter, I know that I shall have to swallow many such bitter draughts in the course of this narrative. And I cannot do otherwise, if I claim to be a worshipper of Truth" (5). The intention is clear in both the cases and they intend to report the events of their lives truthfully. They assume their truth to be our truth too, as they see truth as something objective, absolute and external to the subject.
The way they recount their past and the people they came in contact with presents two different modes of autobiographical writing. Rousseau reports how his father used to read the books of his mother's collection at night, with him alongside. He presents that fact as strong force writing on the tabula rasa of his mind. While mentioning his parents Rousseau writes that since their very childhood there was a: "natural sympathy of soul [that] confined those sentiments of predilection which habit at first produced; born with minds susceptible of the most exquisite sensibility and tenderness" (8). Abstract ideas abound in the description that are unverifiable too. In contrast to Rousseau, Mahatma Gandhi writes of his father as: "To a certain extent he might have been given to carnal pleasures. For he married for the fourth time when he was over forty. But he was incorruptible and had earned a name for strict impartiality in his family as well as outside" (3). The qualities mentioned in the account are either objectively verifiable or logically reached at. The similar kind of treatment of persons and events may be seen in their respective autobiographies.
An infinity of sensations were familiar to me, without possessing any precise idea of the objects to which they related--I had conceived nothing--I had felt the whole.  This confused succession of emotions did not retard the future efforts of my reason, though they added an extravagant, romantic notion of human life, which experience and reflection have never been able to eradicate (7-8).
His introspection and his special facility in presenting his psyche as on a postmortem table after the autopsy, make the text full of deep insights in the individual's, and by corollary, general psychology. He does generalize and it happens to be one of his weaknesses, yet, it makes him and his story interesting for a modern reader. It'd have definitely had more attraction for his contemporaries. Although absolute statements are his weakness he uses them very artfully, as in his comment regarding his relation with his cousin Bernard when he claims that "a similar example among children can hardly be produced" (15). The Mahatma's generalizations are not personal in nature. His purpose is different as he affirms: "I must reduce myself to zero. So long as a man does not of his own free will put himself last among his fellow creatures, there is no salvation for him. Ahimsa is the farthest limit of humility" (Gandhi 269). There's a clear resonance of Christianity, especially the New Testament, and even in that Jesus' Sermon on the Mount on his ideas. Nietzsche wouldn't' be very pleased with Gandhiji's attempt at strengthening of the ideal of meekness, sacrifice and selfless service. Yet, that is what he does throughout the autobiography. A devout worshipper of Truth that he saw as God, Gandhiji tried to reach it through his honest introspection. Whatever he found out was reported without any kind of polishing. Self-purification was his aim and he attempted to purify others who came in contact with his ideas too- personally or through printed words. That's why his sole attempt was to present unadulterated truth because nothing else would solve his purpose. It is his content that lends his plain and totally utilitarian style an aura of its own. Rousseau, on the other hand sees pride as a positive and uplifting trait: "but if this pride is not virtue itself, its effects are so similar that we are pardonable in deceiving ourselves" (325). The Gandhian humility must neither be expected nor met with here. Yet truth can be present in various forms in various places. So it's in Confessions too. The reader has to sift through a lot of chaff before reaching the grain of truth. Patience and empathy, always the virtues for a communicator, are demanded especially of the reader looking for an objectively verifiable truth.
History, psychology and philosophy come to the rescue of the unsure reader who is trying to reach truth in the two autobiographies. First of all, as far as history is concerned, the chronological data is definitely correct in both the texts, yet Confessions depends less on and uses smaller proportions of such information because it is generally an account of the processes of the author's mind and not just plain recounting of events. Gandhiji, on the other hand, kept scrupulously close to the historically verifiable facts. Moreover, he kept the level of revelation of his subjective self relatively low. Therefore, more historical truth is to be found in his autobiography in comparison to that of Rousseau. The proportion of the analyses of mind processes is more in Rousseau's than in the other text. Thus the psychologically verifiable truth (and ironically, for the same reason, falseness) is present more in Rousseau's work. The most difficult part of ascertaining the truth claim is when one reaches philosophy. Both the texts have rich philosophical content, as both are the autobiographies of deep and original thinkers who affected the minds of millions and even determined the flow of history of their times. Their thoughts continue to affect the posterity. Content-wise, Rouseau's work focuses more on presenting his personal views and beliefs, whereas, the other focuses more on facts. Yet, there are parts that intensely and pithily present the Mahatma's philosophy so effectively that its comparative absence is made over. As far as the plausibility is concerned, both the texts pass the test, as the reader believes the writer-protagonist but then, so do many fictional autobiographies.
As far as the truth factor is concerned, it's difficult to pass any final judgement. Both the autobiographies have their share of historical, psychological and philosophical truths. Thus both are true. At the same time, in some respects, both are false or inadequate too. The same may be applied as a generalization on the whole auto/biographical genre.
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Gandhi, M. K. An Autobiography or The Story of my Experiments with Truth. Tr. Mahadev Desai. Ebookee. N.d. PDF. Web. 26 December 2011.
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The Oxford Companion to English Literature. Ed. Margaret Drabble. 6th Edition. OUP:Oxford, 2000. Print.


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Tacitus mentions the Suiones, who will one day be called the Swedes.
Kaundinya, a Indian Brahmin marries Soma and establishes the Pre-Angkor Cambodian Kingdom of Funan.
The Goths settle in northern Poland, which they called Gothiscandza, and shape the Wielbark culture.
Year 78 - the beginning of the Saka Era South Asian calendar system.
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