Why do we continue, in 2007, to believe that markets are all about What Big Companies Do? Worse, why do we continue to take advertising for granted as the primary source of the the Bux DeLuxe required to fund technical, social and personal progress?
Imagine your cellphone as a mini marketing machine. As you head into your car after dinner, a text alert pops onto the screen of your handset announcing the 9 p.m. lineup at a nearby cineplex. You choose the Jodi Foster flick The Brave One and a promo video for the next Warner Bros. (TWX ) release, a George Clooney movie, starts running. Afterward, more text appears, prompting you to launch the phone's Web browser so that you can click through to buy the movie's ringtones and wallpaper.
That kind of 24/7 advertising engagement–on a phone, no less–may sound like a nightmare. But what if you could determine the kinds of products you get pitched? Or, when your flight gets canceled in a faraway airport, text messages pop up for the best hotel deals in town? No random insurance ads or airline deals for trips to places you never visit. Best of all: Watch or read the custom ads, and your phone minutes are free.
…once you combine Google's financial heft with its ultra-sophisticated ability to target ads to specific customers. "The day is coming when wireless users will experience nirvana scenarios–mobile ads tied to your individual behavior, what you are doing, and where you are," says Linda Barrabee, wireless analyst at researcher Yankee Group.
No damn advertising at all. I don't care how warm and fuzzy Google is, I don't want to be tracked like an animal and "targeted" with anything, least of all guesswork about what I want, no matter how educated that guesswork is.
Tools on my phone that let me tell sellers what I want, and on my terms – and not just on theirs. Whether that's a latte two exits up the highway, next restaurant that serves seared ahi, or where I can buy an original metal slinky.
I want to be able to notify the market of my shopping or buying intentions without revealing who I am, unless it's on mutually agreed-upon terms.
Quick: Who wants their cell phone to be a "mini marketing machine"? And why would a BusinessWeek reporter even begin to think anybody would want that?
Stories about money fighting money are also much more interesting than stories about ordinary programmers building whole new worlds for little or no money at all — so the rest of us (including the programmers) can all make more money in that world. Without the free tools and building materials provided by those programmers, we would have no Google, no Facebook, no Amazon, no eBay. Because there would be no Apache, no RSS, no memecached, no Lucene. No Internet.
It's unfair to pick on journalists, because we're all in the same boat. More to the point, we're all in the same Matrix. All of us live a business world framed by the controlling ambitions of companies, rather than by the actual wants and needs of customers. Even when we study customer wants and needs, our perspective is anchored on the sell side. We ask "Which company (or product, or service) will serve them best?", rather than "How can we as customers best express our wants and needs so that any seller can fill them?" The ironic distance between these two perspectives is deep and immense.
The axe is marketing. Marketing is what The Matrix does.
As a verb market is not merely about selling. It is about convincing. Its ideal is control. This may not be what enlightened marketers want the verb to mean, but marketing comes from the sell side, not the buy side. Thus in practice has become a tool of control by the industrial machine. Yes, some good people in marketing actually do talk to customers, actually do advocate them. But this is still the exception, not the rule. Marketing still comes from the side of the axe that's buried in all of our heads — no less deeply than the electric spikes on which the heads of the human batteries that power The Matrix are impaled.
It's a waste of time to revolt against the marketing machine. The job at hand is to build the Real World again, from the humans out to the companies that serve them. Real markets — the noun, not the verb — are what we need to strike a Neo's bargain with the machinery of marketing. Unless we build tools for ourselves, we'll just be talking the talk.
By the way, when I want to talk to somebody about what a real market is, my first source is Stephen Lewis. Like me, he has in his life labored far too long in the mines of marketing. Unlike me, he has lived in, and studied deeply, real markets in the real world. We need more of that.


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Hammers fan Richard Arundel raised vital funds for the Any Old Irons group when he took part in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Half Marathon last Sunday.
After being inspired by the great work the West Ham United Foundation and Friends of the Elderly does with Any Old Irons, Richard ran the half marathon with his son, Jack.
Richard chose to raise money for the Any Old Irons, after meeting them whilst taking them for a guided boat trip at the Olympic Park.
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A seminar was organized by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha) in cooperation with the King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue at its headquarters in Riyadh, entitled "Youth and Protection of Integrity, Reality and Aspirations", was concluded on Wednesday, 28/11/2018, with the participation of a number of specialists and stakeholders in the field of youth and the protection of integrity.
H.E. Dr. Bandar bin Ahmed Abalkhail, Vice President of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the seminar, in which he stressed the special attention paid by the wise leadership to the youth. He considered youth as the main focus in all areas of the vision, and that they are a the essence of a vital society, and the pillar of a prosperous economy. H.E. mentioned the King's statment which he stressed on that the Saudi citizen is the main driver of development and its effective tools, and that young men and women of the Kingdom are the pillars of achievement and hope for the future. H.E. also referred to the statement of the Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman, on the role played by young people in achieving the vision of the Kingdom (2030), which marks the beginning of a new phase of development and hard work to look into the future, and pursue everything in the interest of the country.
H.E. said: "Community partnership is one of the strategic orientations that Nazaha works on. According to the national strategy for maintaining integrity and combating corruption and the Commission's jurisdiction. This based on Nazaha's belief in the importance of community partnership, combined efforts, completion of roles and their harmony, towards promoting the values and principles of integrity, transparency, and fighting corruption in all its forms, manifestations and methods.
H.E. hoped that this seminar will achieve its desired objectives through recommendations and results. He also thanked the King Abdul Aziz Center for National Dialogue for his cooperation in organizing this seminar and for all those who attended and participated.
On his part, the Secretary General of King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue thanked Nazaha on its cooperation to organize the seminar, and stressed in his speech that integrity is a high ethical conduct, it is complementary to the qualities of a Muslim and positive behaviors aimed at building an integrated society, and that the establishment of the principle of integrity among young people will protect the country from corruption.
The topics discussed included the activities of Nazaha clubs in educational institutions, the roles of young people to promote values of integrity in social media, and the project of education and training.
The session was moderated by Mr. Abdulrahman bin Awad Al-Bishri, with the participation of Dr. Latifa bin Mohammed Al Nafi, Vice President of Nazaha Student Club in King Saud University, Mr. Saud Bin Faleh Al Gharbi, Chairman of the Media Association, Mr. Khaled Al-Abdulsalam, Manager of Programs and Training of students at the Ministry of Education.
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Key Population Activists Secure Financing for National HIV Programs
Posted 29 Jul 2016 by ITPC
Key Population Activists Share their Stories and Celebrate Achievements in Short Films
At the AIDS 2016 in Durban last week, ITPC and ARASA launched four short films that give voice to the leaders of networks of people living with HIV and key populations. The films highlight the critical role played by these communities over the last year, influencing national programs and spending plans in Tanzania, Malawi and Botswana.
In a program led by ARASA and ITPC in 2015, increased understanding about how the HIV response is financed helped networks of key populations and people living with HIV to claim their space in national accountability mechanisms, and secure funding for programs that address their health needs. The project, funded by Robert Carr civil society Networks Fund, led to significantly increased budgets for key population interventions in Malawi and Botswana. Also, for the first time, key populations were given a seat on the Country Coordinating Mechanism in Tanzania.
The program continues in 2016, to hold government and donors to account over the commitments made in 2015.
Key Population Financing Program Overview Film
The first film provides an overview of the program drawing on the experiences of key populations (KP) and leaders of KP and PLHIV networks.
Zinenani Majawa, leader of Malawi Sex Workers Alliance
Maziabi Salum, founding member of Tanzania Network of People who Use Drugs
Clara Shuma, a transgender sex worker, and activist for LGBTI rights in Tanzania
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Your competition has just ended and you've been able to add hundreds of names to your database. Your next challenge is to tempt them to look at your offerings and make a purchase. But how can you do it when you know nothing about them?
You've been clever in encouraging people to enter your competition. Asking only for a name and email address was a smart move. We know that it brings you 80% more subscribers than competitions that ask for more information than that. But now you have a long list of names and you don't know anything about them as individuals.
So what do you need to know about them and how can you find out?
In the beginning, these are the three most important things to find out. They will give you enough information to help you start the right conversations.
Yes, it matters. Men and women often have different priorities, and that means they'll make choices based on different considerations. You'll need to address both if you want to convert them into customers.
Where will you find these people online? Do they use social media or visit special forums? How did they find your competition in the first place?
Your prize was tempting so it is something they want or need. Why? What's driving their need? In other words, what's their pain point?
You could set up a Facebook Conversion Pixel at the point of conversion (when someone clicks on something you want to measure). This matches your visitors with their interests and builds up a broad picture of your audience and what they are interested in. Facebook then uses the data and reports the size of this audience to you in Ads Manager.
By being able to see this audience, you can create a "lookalike" audience, which can help you reach people who will be interested in your original "conversion point". You can target the whole audience or a segment of it in future Facebook advertising, all based on the insights Facebook has collected for you. Beautiful.
Pay attention to where people are talking and what they are saying about your brand. Use online tools like Hootsuite, Social Mention or Google Alerts to track their comments. If your competition was popular, there is likely to be some chat about it. It will give you more idea about what people like and don't like about your products.
You should also join in with conversations on social media. That's your opportunity to learn even more.
This simple technique is often overlooked. When people subscribe to your list send them a welcome email that includes a simple (and short) survey. They won't all respond, but some will, and that's going to add to your understanding.
Ask the right question and you might only need one. For example, "What's the one thing you'd like to see us do in the future?" It's amazing what people will actually tell you.
When you write your emails, make sure you include a variety of options to click on, each relating to a different product or offer.
Now, don't put them all into one email because that will frustrate and confuse your new audience. Spread them over a series of emails and monitor the clicks. You'll be able to tell where their interests lie and can then segment your database according to their preferences. That makes marketing to each group a whole lot more effective.
In fact, 30 per cent of email revenue is directly created due to segmentation, so it's worth the effort.
There's a high chance that your new prospects will be mirrored in your present customers – similar needs, similar pain points and similar triggers to buy.
Because they know and buy from you already, they're more likely to be happy to answer some probing questions. Talk to the groups who purchased specific products to find what prompted the purchase and what would have made them buy sooner. You can use that information to help you connect with your new people.
It isn't. It's about building a relationship with each person on your database, and that's going to take time, but the stronger the relationship, the more successful your business is going to be. So, now what?
The competition brought a heap of new people to your doorstep. Just welcome them in and get the conversation started.


Retirement is the time in your life when you can finally throw out the alarm clock and set your own schedule. This new freedom may sound idyllic, but for the millions of adults heading into retirement, it can be a recipe for stress if caution isn't taken.
Today's retirees are facing unprecedented challenges: retirement savings reduced by market crashes, increasing health care costs and high rates of divorce. So what can help assure you that you'll be able to enjoy these peaceful years?
Mapping out a holistic plan for your retirement life, says Michelle Carlstrom, LCSW-C, senior director at the Office of Work, Life and Engagement at Johns Hopkins .
"People think retirement is just a financial decision," says Carlstrom. "But that alone won't determine happiness. Even if you feel financially secure, there are other issues to consider." Here's what Carlstrom suggests for a less stressful retirement.
Long used in yoga, the 61 points relaxation technique has been shown to reduce heart rate and blood pressure. You can find a guide online (search for "61 points" on youtube.com), or simply sit comfortably, close your eyes, and mentally focus on every part of your body one at a time, starting with the center of your forehead, moving down to your toes, then back up again. The idea is to free the mind from other concerns as you focus entirely on the exercise.
How much does your job currently dictate your social interactions and sense of purpose? For many empty nesters, their workplace is where they socialize, engage in stimulating conversations and feel a sense of accomplishment. "It's easy to focus on how much you will enjoy leaving behind the stress of your job. But you also need to think about the potential social or spiritual void that might be left when you leave," says Carlstrom.
In other words, you should plan activities that will replace the stimulation and fulfillment you had from your workplace. Those could include social clubs centered around interests such as cooking, reading or gardening. Volunteer opportunities also abound—check with your local library, schools, art museums or volunteermatch.org. Or consider taking a class at a community college.
According to an AARP survey, about 25 percent of retired folks plan to continue working, whether as a volunteer, a part-time employee or a new small-business owner. "I know someone who decided to become an usher at a baseball stadium so he could enjoy all the games," says Carlstrom. No matter what you end up doing, don't wait until you retire to figure it out.
Carlstrom recommends laying the groundwork at least five years out from your retirement date. A survey of job websites now might help you gauge part-time or consultant opportunities for later.
"Ask yourself if the problems that you are dealing with are real or are imagined and anticipatory," says Carlstrom. For example, are you stressed because you are having financial troubles, or is it the anticipation of health care expenses that could pop up down the road? Our bodies can't tell the difference, so we react with the same amount stress. So spend time exploring whether you are experiencing real or imagined stress and develop a stress management plan that will ultimately reduce stress by instilling a sense of control over the situation.
Adjust your stress management style.
When you are stressed, how do you react? Do you go for a run? Reach for a drink? Call your best friend? Gorge on junk food? Head to the mall? Understanding that everyone uses a mixture of healthy and unhealthy stress relievers is the first step toward focusing on healthier options, like exercise, meditation, prayer and social support. "Retirement can be a new chance to really commit to examining how you handle stress," says Carlstrom.


A few years ago attended a talk called 'Thriving in the Fashion Industry' where I decided I would be brave and speak to one of the panellists. I was looking to make my next career move and she had mentioned that she'd worked at one of my dream companies. So, I put on my big girl pants and introduced myself. Full of optimism because I just knew she would pass on all her contacts and I would be able to say deuces to my boss on Monday. I couldn't have been more wrong, because what she actually did was stop me in my tracks. Forcing me to reevaluate my entire concept of 'career progression'.
Let me explain; I approached her and I recited my well-rehearsed speech. In brief, it was what I did and that I would love to work for my dream company, as she had done previously. I had my phone ready for her to tap in the details of the Head of Design, the HR Director, and the code to the rooftop terrace. Instead, she listened patiently and then asked me "Aside from your current role, how else are you engaged with the creative industries?". It may not have been what I wanted to hear, but it's what I needed to hear. The cold, hard truth is that no one is going to just hand you his or her little black book of contacts. A book that they've likely worked years, maybe even decades to cultivate.
This advice gave me the wake-up call and motivation I needed at that point in my career. I had to really ask myself WTF was I doing to be visible and build a network. Honestly, outside of my day job, the answer was 'not much'. After the event and a follow-up email thanking her for all her advice, I decided to dedicate myself to 'engaging with my industry'. It was up to me to get off my arse and make things happen.
You've been told time and again to find a mentor because they can help push you to be better. Case in point; Oprah was mentored by the late, great Maya Angelou. Getting a mentor is a no-brainer but have you considered becoming one yourself? Whether you have 12 months or five years under your belt, there are plenty of people who could benefit from your experience. Helping someone else with their career progression is the most rewarding way to broaden your CV. Your role as a mentor could range from helping someone navigate requesting a pay rise to something as simple as proofreading their CV. Being an informed and engaged sounding board can make a significant difference in another person's career. I became a mentor by approaching my former university. They ran a program that set me up with 1-2 students to coach a year, some of whom still seek me out for advice. Many colleges and universities are looking for alumni with industry knowledge to support students. So get in touch with yours ASAP.
Don't wait for a call from Dazed magazine to kickstart your career progression as a stylist. Make your social media platform work for you. Do some professional self-promoting rather than scrolling for hours on end. Social media platforms are pretty saturated so it's no longer enough to simply post your work and hope someone will like it. So PYT kindly put together some great pointers for career-proofing your Instagram.
Whatever your specialism, there are a myriad of ways to find opportunities. For budding writers, Victoria's Secret model Leomie Anderson's platform – LAPP The Brand – has a dedicated submissions section where you can pitch your ideas for articles. If you are a photographer trying to break into the Street Style phenomena, consider your unique perspective. Instagram is flooded with womenswear looks daily. But menswear street style lacks a consistent resource for directional imagery outside of fashion week. You could fill this void by attending events like Sneaker Con in London and building influencer relationships fore fresh and regular content.
In all honesty, attending after-work networking events is a job in itself. More often than not, I would rather be at home in my PJs with a cheese toastie. But they really are the best place to build industry relationships outside of your workplace. To stay motivated to attend, I mix it up with talks from Fashion industry experts on subjects that will broaden my skills. The Eventbrite app is my go-to for finding talks in and around my industry. Such as a 'Money Confidence' workshop with the Get To Know collective and a 'Confident and Killing It' event from life coach Tiwalola.
TOP TIP: Go solo, wear something bold and sit front row. Going it alone will push you to strike up a conversation. Being visible will get you noticed by the panellists. Ta-dah, you now have access to the experts you most admire. So ask questions, introduce yourself and try to give them your card. I was able to build a relationship with my own industry heroines this way. Read more essential PYT networking tips here.
My whole mindset and career path changed as a result of a few simple words. I was inspired to be more consistent in supporting others, attending relevant events and networking. In making these changes to how I viewed my working life, everything finally shifted. Beforehand I would occasionally share a post on LinkedIn and comment on Vogue's Instagram once a month. I am now a regular panellist alongside industry experts from Nike and Net-a-Porter. As well as becoming a prominent alumnus of the London College of Fashion. Through which I was able to help secure a role for my mentee with a major designer brand in New York. This remains one of my proudest professional moments. Graduates and young professionals continue to reach out to me for advice on their own career progression. Inspiring me with their own creativity and enthusiasm.


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After weeks of gossip, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner officially announced their divorce on June 30, 2015. The couple, which recently celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary, is splitting up amicably.
According to a joint statement issued by these world-famous Hollywood actors, Affleck and Garner are hoping to maintain a friendship post-marriage. The actors have three children together, and plan on splitting parental duties in the future.
Ben Affleck's Gambling Habits
One source close to both Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck claims that Affleck's gambling addiction is partially responsible for the divorce. In fact, Affleck has been seen in several Las Vegas casinos participating in amateur poker tournaments since the couple split up.
More specifically, Affleck spent a night playing poker in Las Vegas on May 3, 2015. Affleck was also seen on the weekend of May 14th playing high-stakes Texas Hold 'Em in Las Vegas. A friend of Affleck claims that the actor was in charge of caring for his children that weekend, meaning that he left them with a babysitter so that he could gamble in Las Vegas.
Affleck and Las Vegas Casinos
Ben Affleck's recent string of appearances in Las Vegas coincides with the actor's longstanding fondness for gambling at many of Nevada's most popular casinos. Tabloids and gossip websites even reported that Affleck's compulsive gambling habits lead to the actor being removed from a blackjack table in a Las Vegas casino.
Affleck and Garner tried to address the actor's gambling addiction in marriage therapy. Reports suggest that the couple participated in monthly therapy for over 2 years, hoping to save their marriage and family.
Although Ben Affleck claims to be sober, other gossip gamblingmentor.org claim that Affleck's penchant for booze-fueled weekends playing blackjack was one of the main reasons why Jennifer Garner wanted a divorce.


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Former Portugal boss Santos named as Poland coach
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Published : Jan 24, 2023 10:48:00 PM | Sports
Fernando Santos, who was the Portuguese national team's manager until last month, was on Tuesday named as Poland's new coach.
"From today, I am Polish," Santos declared at the official ceremony in Warsaw.
"It is an honour to continue my work as a trainer here," he added.
Santos, 68, succeeds Czeslaw Michniewicz, who was sacked last month following a last-16 appearance at the World Cup in Qatar.
Poland finished second in their group, beating Saudi Arabia, drawing with Mexico and losing to eventual champions Argentina.
In the last 16 for the first time in 36 years, they went out after a tame 3-1 defeat at the hands of eventual runners-up France.
Lisbon-born Santos quit as Portugal coach in December, following the team's shock World Cup quarter-final loss to Morocco.
Appointed coach of Portugal in September 2014, Santos won the country's first major title at Euro 2016 and followed it up with the 2019 Nations League.
However, his time in charge also saw last-16 exits at the 2018 World Cup and Euro 2020.
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"Our first objective is to qualify for the European Championship" which will take place in Germany in 2024, he added.
Santos also coached the Greece national team from 2010-2014.
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Safer Oxfordshire Partnership 2022 Strategic Intelligence Assessment
The Safer Oxfordshire Partnership works together to reduce crime and create safer communities in Oxfordshire. Each year the Partnership receives a summary of the latest data on crime and community safety in a Strategic Intelligence Assessment (SIA) for Oxfordshire.
The 2022 SIA is in two parts:
Part 1 is an update of the Oxfordshire Strategic Intelligence Assessment showing overall changes in all types of crime and community safety statistics;
Part 2 is an overview of the key data relating to serious violence.
The report is accompanied by an Oxfordshire Interactive crime dashboard showing trend charts and maps, which has been updated with data to year ending Dec21 from Home Office crime open data tables and police.uk.
In 2021 (Jan-Dec) there was a total of 46,600 police recorded crimes in Oxfordshire.
The two year change, between year ending Dec19 and Dec21, was an increase of 2,400 (+5%), in Oxfordshire, compared with a 3% decrease in crime across England and Wales.
By district the 2019 to 2021 change was: Cherwell +12%, Vale of White Horse +27%, West Oxfordshire +6%. Crime declined in South Oxfordshire (-0.3%) and in Oxford City (-3%).
Unlike other Oxfordshire districts, Vale of White Horse has seen an increase in each year since 2018.
There have been significant increases in Oxfordshire in recorded crimes of Public order, Violence, Sexual and Drug offences.
In 2021, total recorded crime was over 2.5 times more prevalent in the most income-deprived areas compared with the least income-deprived areas of Oxfordshire.
Violence and sexual offences were 3.6 times more prevalent in the most income-deprived of areas compared with the least income-deprived. The gap is similar to 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic.
This 2022 SIA update is based on:
Crime data published by the Office for National Statistics (for the period Jan-Dec 2021) which allows for comparisons with national averages and similar areas;
Locally sourced crime statistics from Thames Valley Police (for the period Jan-Dec 2021);
Other local and national datasets, as referenced throughout the report.
We welcome comments, please email jsna@oxfordshire.gov.uk to get in touch.
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# yavijava_generator

A code generator written in Groovy using [jsoup](http://jsoup.org/) to
parse the HTML documentation provided by VMWare that is used to generate
code for [yavjava](http://yavijava.com).

## Why
Much of the code in yavijava is a wrapper around a pretty well documented
SOAP API. I got sick of making the DataObject classes because it was a major
exercise in copy and paste with getters and setters. Very boring!

## How
Using jsoup we parse the HTML file to find the embedded WSDL snippet for
a given DataObject. Next using the XMLSlurper in Groovy we parse the WSDL
and generate a Java class with the info found.

## Tests
Tests can be found in the src/test package. If you submit a pull request
your pull request should have a test where applicable or the pull request
will not be merged. Please make sure to run the tests before you submit a
pull request to make sure your change did not break the tests.

To run the tests execute:

    ./gradlew test

## Current Status
The application is currently Beta use with caution. It has been tested with vSphere 6.0

## Usage
    ./gradelw fatJar
    java -jar build/libs/yavijava_generator-1.0.jar --dest /Users/errr/temp/ --source /Users/errr/programs/java/yavijava.github.io/docs/new-do-types-landing.html --type dataobj --all

This would build a jar containing all deps needed to run the app.

    --dest is the output directory where generated code will be placed
    --source is the path to the dataobjects file
    --type is the type of file to generate. Valid values are one of dataobj, fault, enum
    --all sets a flag to generate all data objects found on the source html page. That means new and existing with new properties

## License
This application is released under the terms of the Apache 2.0 license.
A license file is included.

## Build System
This application uses Gradle for the build system. You do not need to
install Gradle to use it. All you need is a JDK. I include the Gradle
Wrapper so everything is included by downloading the repo. To build
the source code on Linux or Mac OSX:

    ./gradlew fatJar

On Windows please use the ```gradlew.bat``` file.

## Bugs
Report them on the GitHub issue tracker.

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CHINESE ARRESTED FOR MURDER ATTEMPT ON PNG BUSINESSMAN
Police believe Asian organized crime behind shooting
By Julia Bore PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (The National, Jan. 4, 2010) - Two Chinese nationals have been arrested for attempting to murder a prominent Port Moresby businessman and police yesterday linked the murder attempt to an alleged under-world Chinese triad operating in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
The suspects currently behind bars at the Boroko police station are from Fujian province, China.
Both men cannot speak any English or Tok Pisin although police said one of the suspects worked in a Port Moresby nightclub while the other was unemployed.
Police yesterday said both suspects' entry into the country was also under investigation.
The businessman, who escaped with injuries to his arm is Jason Tan (right), the managing director of Erima J-Mart.
Acting Assistant Police Commissioner Awan Sete told a media conference yesterday Mr. Tan was shot at five times as he was driving into his home at Paga Hill in Port Moresby.
Mr. Sete said Mr. Tan unknowing drove into the driveway of his home.
As he approached his home at about 3:30pm on Saturday, two gunmen concealed themselves in the vicinity and fired five shots at his car.
One of the bullets wounded Mr. Tan on his arm, Mr. Sete said.
The gunmen escaped in a car.
Mr. Tan immediately alerted police and a mobile squad intercepted the suspects at Baruni.
Two semi-automatic handguns and ammunition were found in their vehicle.
Changjiang Gao, 36, and Xue Zhufu, 38, have been charged with attempted murder and are awaiting court appearance.
Mr. Sete said: "This latest incident confirms the existence of Asian triad operatives in Port Moresby."
He said one of the firearms was registered to an individual whom they refused to identify.
He said they were checking the ownership of the second gun.
Police are using an interpreter to interview the suspects.
The Chinese Embassy has been informed of their arrest.
Mr. Sete said this attack came a few weeks after assassins' attempt on Chief Ombudsman Chronox Manek, "indicates that criminals are being used to assassinate people".
"I reassure residents in Port Moresby that all measures will be taken to fight this ugly trend of crime."
Mr. Sete commended his men for the quick response to apprehend the suspects and also called upon the public with any information on the incident to assist the police.
Metropolitan commander Chief Supt Fred Yakasa said he was worried about a new trend in crime in which people were being paid to kill.
"It is a frightening situation. It is involving Asians against Asians, or Asians using Papua New Guineans to kill."
Chief Supt Yakasa said if these two suspects were not caught, people would have pinned the blame of the attack on Mr. Tan on Papua New Guineans, and even linked it to the anti-Asian emails that had been going around.
"This (murder attempt) could be linked to business jealousy.
"We have to be concerned about the trend," Chief Supt Yakasa said.
He said they had identified two names of suspects in connection with the attempt on Mr. Manek's life, and were continuing their investigations.
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Saturday Law Log, 11-9-19
Randolph Sheriff
On Oct. 28, Michael G. Cassata New Salem Road, Randleman, reported the theft of four tires, total value $1,000, and damage to three tires estimated at $500. The two vehicles were parked at his residence.
Oct. 25 : LuAnn E. Allen, Holly Springs Road, Ramseur, reported the theft from her residence of $100 in coins, a Hoyt bow valued at $500 and a Parker bow valued at $500.
Oct. 25: Jeremy A. Clegg, Kelly Coltrane Road, Randleman, reported the theft of a black Canam four-wheeler valued at $1,300.
Oct. 26: Cynthia Rubio reported the theft of speakers valued at $50, an HP printer valued at $100 and a charger valued at $50 from her vehicle parked on Leo Cranford Road, Asheboro.
Oct. 26: Marcos T. Tadeo Reyes, US 311, Randleman, reported the theft from his residence of a Mongoose bicycle valued at $100.
Oct. 27: An employee of Sheetz, Finch Farm Road, Trinity, reported a larceny at the business.
Oct. 27: Rochelle S. Lindsay, US 220 Bus. S., Asheboro, reported $250 in damage to the bumper of her automobile and $500 in damage to auto parts.
Oct. 28: Clancy L. Allred, Carl Allred Road, Franklinville, reported the theft from his carport of a TenPoint bow valued at $800, a generator valued at $1,400, a leaf blower valued at $170 and a Thompson Center gun valued at $500.
Oct. 28: Gene A. Parker of Asplundh Tree Experts, Old Thomasville Road, Archdale, reported the theft of a chain saw valued at $400, two ropes valued at $300, six harnesses valued at $1,800, boots valued at $80 and a lock valued at $50.
Oct. 28: Rodney L. Coakley, Needham's Trail, Seagrove, reported a fraud.
Oct. 29 William T. Edminsten, NC 42, Ramseur, reported the theft from his yard of a Honda XR-70 dirt bike valued at $800.
Oct. 29: Steven Brady of Brady Sales, US 64 E., Franklinville, reported $100 in damage to a door at his business.
Oct. 29: Ricky D. Williamson, Pleasant Ridge Road, Ramseur, reported the theft from his yard of a homemade trailer valued at $1,000 and a yellow Ever Glide mower valued at $10,000.
Oct. 30: Angela A. Moore of All Seasons Mechanical, Inc., Robert Hinshaw Drive, Randleman, reported a case of larceny by employee/embezzlement.
Oct. 30: Judith G. Bryant, NC 62, Thomasville, reported the theft from her residence of a 50-52-inch television valued at $400.
John Harold Garner: 41, 4739 Woodvery Drive, Liberty, hit/run leave scene.
Dennis Ray Hansley: 47, 2851 George York Road, Randleman, simple affray.
Jahari Kenset Harrington: 22, 338 Pleasant Ridge Road, Franklinville, assault with intent to inflict serious injury.
John Ervin Johnson Jr.: 52, 711 S. Church St., Asheboro, communicating threats.
Branson Raye Lambert: 20, 4591 Eagles Field Road, Asheboro, second-degree trespass, three counts of injury to personal property.
Antwain Addais Person: 26, 1617 Brookdale Drive, Asheboro, court/receive active sentence.
Christian Daniel Richardson: 33, 1328 Indian Wells Loop, Asheboro, felony probation violation.
William Howard Wright: 56, 5468 Old Thomasville Road, Thomasville, violation of a court order.
Dewayne Lamont Andrews: 37, 338 Rich Ave., Asheboro, court/receive active sentence.
Brandi Dawn Cagle: 28, 248 Lester Powell Road, Lexington, possession of stolen property.
Branson Cody Evans: 29, 738 Morning Glory Road, Randleman, possession of stolen property, larceny from the person.
Joshua Richard Smith: 32, 1067 Angel Fire Trail, Seagrove, shoplifting concealment, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Lori Burkett Staley Street: 51, 221 Underwood St., Apt. B, Asheboro, carrying a concealed weapon, assault with a deadly weapon.
Rony Erlindo Cruz Triqueros: 29, 106 Forest Brook Circle, Asheboro, felony possession of a controlled substance.
Aja DShea Trogdon: 24, 507 S. Main St., Pebble Creek Apartments, Asheboro, two counts injury to personal property, assault with a deadly weapon, breaking and entering.
Eric Thomas Brugh: 22, 5994 Erect Road, Seagrove, felony conspiracy, insurance fraud.
Cody Lynn Dalton: 26, 577 Peachtree St., Asheboro, two counts felony probation violation.
Ronny Lamont Glover: 44, 527 Clark Ave., Franklinville, violation of 50B protective order.
Mark Lee Greenfield: 39, 5994 Erect Road, Seagrove, felony conspiracy, two counts of insurance fraud.
Benjamin Lee Kenyon: 32, 1507 Mount View Church Road, Asheboro, injury to personal property, assault on a female.
Luis Danie Martinez-Martinez: 46, 601 E. Fairfield Drive, Apt. C, High Point, seven counts parole violation.
Jeremy Michael Oxendine: 35, 4003 Archdale Road, Archdale, five counts breaking into coin/currency machine, five counts damage to coin/currency machine, two counts possession of stolen property, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Stephanie Kay Shackelford: 41, 4532 Miller's Mill Road, Trinity, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of heroin.


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It's 3:30am January 10th, 2018 and I'm wide awake. I've been lying in bed absolutely wired since a little after midnight, and this is not normal for me. My normal is: once my head hits the pillow, I'm out like a light. On rare occasions when I have trouble falling asleep, it's because I drank coffee after 1pm, but today I didn't drink any coffee. ..


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Q: Can an electron carry only one charge? Sorry if this has been asked before. Could also be a really basic question (new to electrical study).
I am a bit confused about the relationship between electrons and charges. So what I understand is this: (1) One coulomb of charge has 6.24 x 10^18 electrons and (2) an electron always carries one charge. Does that mean that ALWAYS for any given amount of electrons, there will be the same amount of charges? I am confused about this because the definition of coulombs interchange between electrons and charge. Some say it is 6.24x10^18 charge - some say it is electrons.
I am conceptually picturing in my head an electron "soldier". It carries a "charge". A soldier can only carry one charge. 6.24 x 10^18 "soldiers" equals one coulomb which simultaneously means the same number of charges (in essence, an electron is a charge carrier). Each soldier also carries food (stored potential energy) which is measured volts, which gets used up as the soldier goes on his/her journey.
So the question is - am I going in the right direction in terms of conceptually understanding charges, electrons and less importantly, voltage?

A: Yes, every electron is negatively charged with \$-1.602 \cdot 10^{−19}\$ C, meaning that for an electric charge of -1 C it is required to have \$ 6.24 \cdot 10^{18}\$ electrons. Sometimes the term "unit charge" or "elementary charge" (often denoted as \$e\$) is used to refer to the electric charge of an electron \$-1.602 \cdot 10^{−19}\$ C
Your concept of soldiers carrying charges and food (but remember to feed your soldiers before they go on a journey) seems to be correct. However, an analogy which probably is more widely used is water. Flow of water droplets adds up a bit like the flow of electrons in an electric circuit, and laws like Ohms law, Kirchoffs current law and Kirchoffs voltage law are all easily translated.
A short description with animations of the water analogy may be found here

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City of Arkadelphia departments to speak to Arkadelphia Rotary Club, March 20
The Arkadelphia Rotary Club will meet Friday, March 20, 2015, at Western Sizzlin, 106 WP Malone Drive, for its weekly meeting. Fellow Rotarian and City Manager Jimmy Bolt will bring representatives from the police and sanitation department to speak about changes at the city. Rotarians and guests are invited to attend.
Jimmy Bolt, Administration
Jimmy Bolt has served as city manager since 2005, working his way up from building inspector, public works director, and assistant to the city manager. In his current role, he is responsible for leadership and administration of the daily operations of the City of Arkadelphia, including all departments and funds, and prepares and submits to the Board of Directors a balanced budget of municipal services in adherence with the policy goals and objectives established by the Board of Directors. Under Bolt's guidance, Arkadelphia's goals are providing an expected level of service for residents while being fiscally responsible and working within the city's resources. To reach those goals and improve quality of life in Arkadelphia, an added focus has been on sustainability. Bolt is a 1977 Arkadelphia High School graduate and attended Henderson State University. He completed Harvard Kennedy School Training for Senior Executives in State and Local Government in 2010. Over the course of his career, he has worked for International Paper Company in Gurdon, Arkansas, and operated his own refrigeration and heating business. Bolt is a Leadership Arkansas graduate and 12-year member of the Arkadelphia Rotary Club.
Aaron Bopp, Sanitation Department
Aaron Bopp began working for the Sanitation Department in Hot Springs in July 2000 and worked his way up to the position of Commercial Supervisor. He accepted the challenge of managing the Arkadelphia Sanitation Department in July 2014. He is a graduate of Kirby High School and holds many ADEQ certificates and job performance awards. He is active in church and physical fitness activities. Aaron will be speaking about improvements to our sanitation system.
Jason Jackson, Police Department
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It has been a month since I reached the Pacific Ocean with my trusty little Trek. I spent four days slowly wandering up the Oregon coastline, spending each evening walking on a sandy beach. And then, at long last I reached my final destination and the end of the TransAmerica trail: Astoria, Oregon.
That afternoon I bid farewell to the coast and rode inland. The next day I biked into Washington and boarded a train headed for Vancouver, British Columbia. While waiting in Vancouver for my connecting train, I met up with Gary from PedalWORKS and we rode around Stanley Park and the Olympic village together. The views were lovely and that is quite telling because it was a rainy, gloomy day. On a clear, sunny day with sparkling water it must be stunning! Gary was a gracious host, he made navigating through the city a breeze and he even gave me a bicycle map, which kept me from getting lost for the remainder of the day.
Going through the Canadian Rockies on the train.
Then I took a train to Edmonton, Alberta before jumping on a bus that brought me to the city of Calgary, where my grandma lives. I stayed in Calgary for a full week, visiting my dear grandma each day and riding to somewhere new in the city. On Saturday, Jean from Cycle Write Blog and I met up for a ride. Jean showed me around to some of the beautiful artwork in Calgary and shared from her wealth of knowledge about the history and culture of the city. Jean also brought along a map which ensured that I never got lost again.
After my week was up, I took the bus back to Edmonton and back onto the train I went. I spent 60 hours on that train and during that time I went a bit stir crazy and caught a bad cold. But finally I made it to Toronto where my parents were waiting to pick me up, they gave me great big hugs which was an act of valor of their part since I hadn't been able to take a shower in three days.
On the way home we stopped to visit my great-aunt and we were also able to meet up with my uncle for ice cream.
And then finally, finally, finally I was home.
My dogs cried and so did I. Noah gave me a great big bear hug, I had missed him so much after Colorado!
Then life went back to normal. Except normal didn't feel normal anymore. It was great to see family and friends again, the joy of familiar faces made me smile. It felt good to be working and earning money again instead of constantly spending it in small towns across the country.
But I miss the simple touring life. I miss riding my bike all day, every day. In fact, once I came home, I must admit there have been a few days that I didn't want to bike at all. Because what is the point of riding 25 miles on the same old roads when just a few weeks ago I was riding 70 miles a day on new, exciting roads? I have been in a slump.
I have been hauling my bike out anyways of course and though I have been riding without much joy, I always come back home feeling a little better. With every passing ride, however, it is obvious to me that I lost something while on tour, a bit of my heart perhaps. I yearn for freedom, for endless open skies, dramatic vistas and most of all, the snow-covered, majestic mountains of the west.
I am actually feeling energized and motivated this morning, today is gonna be a great day. It is time to be thankful for all the wonderful things right here in Lewis County, New York. September starts tomorrow and I am ready to enjoy it, I can't wait for the beautiful autumn leaves!


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Global Yellow Pages renamed GYP Properties with change in company focus
October 28, 2018 11:50 PM SGT
The former Global Yellow Pages will be renamed GYP Properties Ltd to reflect the company's focus on property. The Singapore-listed company's shareholders approved the name change at an extraordinary general meeting on Oct 26.
"Today's name change marks the completion of our transformation to focus on property development, management and investment," says Mah Bow Tan, GYP Properties chairman and former Minister for National Development from 1999 to 2011. Mah was also a former Member of Parliament representing the Tampines GRC (Group Representation Constituency) from 1988 to 2015.
GYP Properties had diversified into property after shareholders approved the move at an extraordinary general meeting in May 2015. Until then, the company's core activities were the publication of print directories and the sale of advertising in these directories.
Board of Directors from left to right: Andrew Tay, Stanley Tan, Pang Yoke Min, Mah Bow Tan, Ng Tiong Gee, Loo Wen Lieh
Formerly known as the Yellow Pages Singapore, the company started in 1967 with the publication of telephone directories. It was listed on the Singapore Exchange mainboard in December 2004, and has a base in Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.
The company has a property portfolio totalling 303,172 sqm in land area, comprising a mix of commercial, retail, residential and hospitality assets in Singapore and New Zealand. The total property portfolio amounts to $139 million.
GYP Properties has been steadily building a project pipeline in New Zealand, and has recruited a local experienced team to handle its projects in the pipeline. It currently has three projects there. Pakuranga town centre in Auckland, which has a total land area of 41,212 sqm and will be developed into a vibrant hub with retail, commercial, residential and hospitality assets; Frankton Flats in Queenstown, with between 200 and 225 townhouses called Remarkables Residences built on a 38,400 sqm site; and Bellfield Estate in Papakura, Auckland, where the company intends to develop the 218,521 sqm plot of land and sub-divide it for sale. It is also exploring the development of the land into residential houses and commercial units.
Townhouses at Remarkables Residences to be built on a 38,400 sqm site; and Bellfield Estate in Papakura, Auckland (Photo Credit: GYP Properties)
A fourth land acquisition is in progress in New Zealand. The two-hectare site at Lakes Resort, Pauanui is undergoing due diligence at the moment, says GYP Properties. The group continues to search for projects in Asia and Australia as part of its strategy to build a diversified portfolio.
"Our property investment strategy calls for a diversified portfolio to drive financial performance and deliver sustained growth for our stakeholders," says Mah. "We want to be a trusted property developer that delivers value in our projects to owners and users, and uplift the surrounding communities."
https://www.edgeprop.sg/property-news/global-yellow-pages-renamed-gyp-properties-change-company-focus


Epistola a un amico, etc.
ff. 30: paper (palimpsest); 200 x 140 mm.
Script: the main section (articles 2-5) is copied by a single hand writing Southern Gothica Textualis Libraria; the headings in Southern Gothica Semitextualis Libraria. Article 6 is in Semitextualis under Hybrida influence; the two final Latin quotations in a large decorative impure Textualis Formata. Article 1 in small rapid Italian Hybrida, the Latin Psalm verses in a larger and more formal form of the same script, with large opening majuscules. In the main section headings and stroking of majuscules in red; 1- and 2-line plain red initials half inserted, with large guide letters in the margin; a 3-line similar initial on f. 2r. Article 1 opens with an outline initial in black, art. 6 with a large initial with interior reserved space, placed in the margin.
Manuscript on paper of a number of ascetical treatises and prayers, including: 1) Pseudo-Bernard of Clairvaux, Octo versus. 2) Aegidius O.S.B. (frate Gillio), De aedificatione animae, or Liber virtutum, translated from Latin into Venetian and from Venetian into Tuscan. 3) Andrea da Pistoia O.P., Epistola a un amico. (Perhaps the author is to be identified with Andreas Franchi de Pistorio (1335-1401)). 4) Prayers ascribed to St. Augustine. 5) The Apostles' Creed as supposed to be jointly composed by the twelve Apostles; the Seven Sacraments; the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit; the Seven Virtues; the Seven Mortal Sins; the Ten Commandments; the Works of Charity; the Ten Impediments of Penance; the Fifteen Signs announcing the Last Judgment. 6) Prayer to the Virgin.
Manuscript on paper of a number of ascetical treatises and prayers, including: 1) Pseudo-Bernard of Clairvaux, Octo versus. 2) Andrea da Pistoia, Epistola a un amico. 3) Aegidius O.S.B. (frate Gillio), Liber virtutum.
Andrea da Pistoia, Epistola a un Amico, etc. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.


As we began our breakfast buffet in the hotel restaurant, an older lady passed by our table and asked, "Are you my roommates"? Puzzled, we quizzically looked up at her in silence. To which she added, "well are you on the boat?" We responded, "Yes, but we have our own room." She replied, "Oh well, I haven't met my roommates. Strange people are interesting." Nicole and I weren't exactly sure how to take that comment…were we strange? or interesting? and what made her think we signed up for a triple berth? Hmmm…I have promptly pegged her for the token, annoying shipmate…we shall see.
We took advantage of the last few hours in our room because check out time was 11 and we weren't boarding the boat until 4. Between 11 and our 3 pm bus ride to the boat, we opted to hike Martial Glacier. We were told it took 2.5 hours, but were unsure if that was one way or round trip, to the base or to the top. We wandered up the road from our hotel to the the ski lift located at the bottom of the ski mountain, with only one detour on a side trail that followed a creek beneath moss covered trees.
Due to the unknown and time constraint, we booked up the steep, rocky terrain and made it to the base of the glacier in just under an hour, though we didn't stop for many pictures of the aqua marine stream that tumbled by the trail. We climbed so quickly that our racing heart rate warmed our bodies despite the cool mist that cloaked our skin.
The good news is, our fast arrival to the base left us with ample time to scamper up the face of the glacier. We followed the even steeper trail, more suited for mountain goats, up to a point where it was covered in icy, snow. While the trail was traversable and flattened out in this area, we decided it would be a good time to stop, as the views of the town below were fantastic. We were not in proper attire to reach the top (nor did it even look like anyone could make the ice covered summit), and we were almost out of time.
Our pace down was even faster than our pace up, though sometimes not by choice. It was almost hard not to jog at times when facing such steep grades. I was wishing I had my hiking poles and quietly thought to myself don't get hurt an hour before embarking on the Sea Spirit to Antarctica. We made it back to the hotel in one piece with 20 minutes to spare.
We were greeted by thirteen, energetic expedition staff members from Quark Expeditions. The expedition leader, Cheli, is from new Zealand and seems like a character. Other staff on board included experts in ornithology, glaciology, and biology to name a few. The introductions and orientation were fast and furious…I'll be learning everyone's name along the way. The introductions took place in a large, presentation room on deck three. Deck four included the bar and the captain's bridge was on deck five as was the outdoor hot tub and gym.
Our cabin was much bigger than I expected. We opted for the cheap seats on deck two, also the location of the expedition staff cabins, and the dining room. We might not have a floor to ceiling window, only two port holes, but we won't be rocking as much when we cross the Drake Passage, the worse waters in the world. The owners suite is on Deck Six…I hope those folks aren't prone to sea sickness! Along with our two port holes, were two twin beds; a sitting room with a couch, chair, table, and tv; lots of cabinets for storage; a vanity; two closets; robes and slippers; daily life vests and life vests for evacuation; and a small bathroom. It was definitely spacious, but I wasn't planning on spending much time in the room anyway.
We couldn't set sail without completing the lifeboat drill, so all the passengers adorned the orange life vests and followed guides to the appropriate locations on the ship. After following all instructions, settling in and enjoying a nice dinner, we got fitted for our bright yellow parkas (ours to keep after the trip) and rubber boots.
During the evening, we hung out on the deck waiting to spot albatross and penguins in the smooth waters of the Beagle Channel. Evidently there were some penguins on the distant shore, but I couldn't make them out. Soon, the pilot boat which was guiding us through a portion the channel, veered off and we were on our own to navigate the rest of the channel and the Drake Passage.
Our ship, the Sea Spirit, was built in 1991 by a company in Italy. It is owned by a company in Denmark and operated by a company in Florida while registered in the Bahamas…WHEW! Its overall length…297 feet. Its gross tonnage…4,200. It can carry 133 tons of potable water and also has the capacity to produce water. It can travel at 14.5 knots. There are 60 passenger cabins and 35 crew cabins. 114 tourists are traveling on this expedition and almost as many crew are necessary to operate the ship! Here's to the Sea Spirit, formerly known as Renaissance 5, Mega Star Sagittarius, Sun Viva, and Spirit of Oceanus…may we have a safe journey.


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blade
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Use Laravel Blade templates as a standalone component without the full Laravel framework

Full documentation is available at http://duncan3dc.github.io/blade/
PHPDoc API documentation is also available at [http://duncan3dc.github.io/blade/api/](http://duncan3dc.github.io/blade/api/namespaces/duncan3dc.Laravel.html)

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Quick Examples
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Output the view from `/var/www/views/index.blade.php`:
```php
use duncan3dc\Laravel\BladeInstance;

$blade = new BladeInstance("/var/www/views", "/var/www/cache/views");

echo $blade->render("index");
```

There is also a static class available:
```php
use duncan3dc\Laravel\Blade;

echo Blade::render("index");
```

_Read more at http://duncan3dc.github.io/blade/_

Changelog
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A [Changelog](CHANGELOG.md) has been available since version 2.0.0

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Doug Casey has always been Wild
By Jay Martin – Published on October 20, 2020
Last week I interviewed Doug Casey, Founder and Chairman of Casey Research.
Doug has been a public figure in financial media since he published Crisis Investing in 1980. Crisis Investing went on to not only become a best selling book in the investing genre - it became the best selling book in the US that year - holding a top spot on the New York Times bestsellers list for a record 39 weeks.
Doug has modeled his life after the renaissance style characters of Atlas Shrugged, complete with creating his own Galt's Gulch - the fictional location in Atlas Shrugged, where the world's business leaders establish a capitalistic haven, away from creeping government restrictions.
Doug's haven was in Cafayate, an upscale community in Salta, Argentina.
Argentinian politics did not support his investment, but he kept pursuing his libertarian dream, traveling to over 200 countries, residing in 10, in constant search of personal sovereignty. His current home is in Uruguay.
Like many with a macro focus in their portfolios, Doug has found himself in "The Zone" right now - much of what he has been predicting over the last several years is unfolding - irreconcilable divides in US politics, aggressive devaluation of the US dollar, and according to many, the perfect storm for a generational gold rally.
Next week Doug is hosting his own virtual conference, titled "The Day After", an event focused on positioning investors through the US election. I wanted to catch up with Doug prior to his event.
His keynote roster is very diverse - with a few of my favourites - namely a geopolitical analyst that I have followed for years, George Friedman, former CIA agent and founder of Stratfor Intelligence and Geopolitical Futures.
Additional keynotes include:
David Stockman
The ultimate Washington and Wall Street insider turned iconoclast. David is a former Congressman and was President Ronald Reagan's budget director.
Perkins is the author of Confessions Of An Economic Hit Man, which details the story of how economic hit men and assassins support a vast network of corporations, banks, colluding governments, and the rich and powerful people tied to them. It spent 73 weeks on the New York Times non-fiction bestseller list and has been translated into 32 languages.
Frank Holmes
CEO and chief investment officer of U.S. Global Investors, a firm with a long history of expertise in gold and precious metals investing and $1.7 billion in assets under management.
Marin Katusa
Starting from scratch, Marin has built a large personal fortune… all through his ability to find great investments. During his career, he has sat on the board of a public company, arranged over $2 billion in financings, and written the New York Times bestselling book, The Colder War.
Chris MacIntosh
After working for many top-tier investment banks, Chris left the corporate world. He has since built and sold multiple million-dollar businesses, built a VC firm allocating $35m into early-stage ventures, and become a full-time trader.
Saifedean Ammous
Dr. Saifedean Ammous is the author of The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking, the first and most popular study of the economics of Bitcoin.
Professor of Russian literature at Northwestern University and an accomplished interpreter of Fyodor Dostoevsky, Anton Chekhov, and Leo Tolstoy.
John Carughi
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, firearms instructor, and security contractor who took the internet by storm after a video went viral of him disarming a Seattle rioter who had stolen a police officer's AR-15 rifle from a destroyed squad car.
I will be attending Doug's conference, "The Day After" - register here if you would like to join me.
To check out my interview with Doug Casey, click here
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