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Q: EJB Project doesn't connect to the right Derby database/table having a problem yesterday that i couldn't connect to the derby database (most likely due to persistence.xml issues) I have been guided to modify my persistence.xml so that it contains two additional poperties;
<property name="eclipselink.ddl-generation" value="create-tables" />
<property name="eclipselink.ddl-generation.output-mode" value="database" />

Having added them I don't get faced with bunch of errors such as SCHEMA "xx" doesn't exist or Unknown entity bean class: class model.Userbay, please verify that this class has been marked with the @Entity annotation.
Having though everything will be fine now, I realized that isn't the case.. At first i was attempting to obtain one of the rows from the database through the Entity Manager's .find() method. After a while of testing to retrieve the records from the database I though that it might be better to try to insert something into the database and see what happens. Having executed the following line of code;
emgr.createNativeQuery("insert into ADRIAN.USERBAY (USER_NAME, PASSWORD, EMAIL, FIRST_NAME, LAST_NAME) values('testts123s', '1', '1', '1', '1')").executeUpdate();

I noticed that nothing was inserted into the database... However having tried to execute the .find() to find a primary key i just inserted (testts123s) it has found the record (although in the Data Source Explorer the database's table didn't get populated with this record). Therefore my questions is what could have happened that I was linked to an empty table ?
The following is the code;
Persistence.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<persistence version="2.0" xmlns="http://java.sun.com/xml/ns/persistence" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://java.sun.com/xml/ns/persistence http://java.sun.com/xml/ns/persistence/persistence_2_0.xsd">
    <persistence-unit name="EJBAuctionv2">
    <!-- <jta-data-source>JDBC/MyDB</jta-data-source> -->
        <class>model.Userbay</class>
        <class>model.Item</class>
        <class>model.Category</class>

        <properties>
     <property name="javax.persistence.jdbc.password" value="123" />
     <property name="javax.persistence.jdbc.user" value="adrian" />
     <property name="javax.persistence.jdbc.driver" value="org.apache.derby.jdbc.EmbeededDriver" />
     <property name="javax.persistence.jdbc.url" value="jdbc:derby:C:\Users\Adrian\MyDB;create=true" />
<!-- <property name="eclipselink.ddl-generation" value="create-tables" />
<property name="eclipselink.ddl-generation.output-mode" value="database" />  -->
    </properties>
    </persistence-unit>
</persistence>

UserRegistration SessionBean
package auction;

import javax.ejb.EJB;
import javax.ejb.LocalBean;
import javax.ejb.Remote;
import javax.ejb.Singleton;
import javax.ejb.Stateful;
import javax.ejb.Stateless;
import javax.management.Query;
import javax.persistence.EntityManager;
import javax.persistence.PersistenceContext;

import model.Userbay;

/**
 * Session Bean implementation class userRegistrationSB
 */
@Remote @Stateless
public class userRegistrationSB implements userRegistrationSBRemote {

    //@EJB private Userbay user;
    @PersistenceContext(name = "EJBAuctionv2") private EntityManager emgr;
    /**
     * Default constructor.
     */
    public userRegistrationSB() {}

    @Override
    public boolean registerUser(String username, String password, String email,
            String firstname, String lastname) {
        boolean registered = false;

        //emgr.createNativeQuery("insert into ADRIAN.USERBAY (USER_NAME, PASSWORD, EMAIL, FIRST_NAME, LAST_NAME) values('testts123s', '1', '1', '1', '1')").executeUpdate();

        System.out.println("Registering an user with username: " + username);
        Userbay user = emgr.find(model.Userbay.class, username);
        if (user == null) {
            System.out.println("Username doesn't exist.");
            registered = true;
        } else {
            registered = false;
            System.out.println("Username already exists.");
        }

        return registered;
    }

    @Override
    public boolean userExists(String username) {
        return false;
    }

    @Override
    public boolean userMatchesPassword(String username, String password) {
        return false;
    }

}

Userbay Entity Bean
package model;

import java.io.Serializable;
import javax.persistence.*;
import java.util.List;

@Entity @Table (name = "Userbay")
@NamedQuery(name="Userbay.findAll", query="SELECT u FROM Userbay u")
public class Userbay implements Serializable {
    private static final long serialVersionUID = 1L;

    @Id @GeneratedValue (strategy = GenerationType.TABLE)
    @Column(name="USER_NAME")
    private String userName;

    private String email;

    @Column(name="FIRST_NAME")
    private String firstName;

    @Column(name="LAST_NAME")
    private String lastName;

    @Column(name="PASSWORD")
    private String password;

    //bi-directional many-to-one association to Item
    @OneToMany(mappedBy="userbay")
    private List<Item> items;

    public Userbay() {
    }

    public String getUserName() {
        return this.userName;
    }

    public void setUserName(String userName) {
        this.userName = userName;
    }

    public String getEmail() {
        return this.email;
    }

    public void setEmail(String email) {
        this.email = email;
    }

    public String getFirstName() {
        return this.firstName;
    }

    public void setFirstName(String firstName) {
        this.firstName = firstName;
    }

    public String getLastName() {
        return this.lastName;
    }

    public void setLastName(String lastName) {
        this.lastName = lastName;
    }

    public String getPassword() {
        return this.password;
    }

    public void setPassword(String password) {
        this.password = password;
    }

    public List<Item> getItems() {
        return this.items;
    }

    public void setItems(List<Item> items) {
        this.items = items;
    }

    public Item addItem(Item item) {
        getItems().add(item);
        item.setUserbay(this);

        return item;
    }

    public Item removeItem(Item item) {
        getItems().remove(item);
        item.setUserbay(null);

        return item;
    }

}

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I noticed that nothing was inserted into the database... However having tried to execute the .find() to find a primary key i just inserted (testts123s) it has found the record.

How exactly did you notice that nothing was inserted into the database? Reading your next sentence it looks like it was.
Regardless
You should avoid inserting records with native SQL. First of all doing this you bypass cache and it may bring you real headache and finally it breaks entire idea of ORM.
So instead you've better do it with persist method of entity manager.
Userbay user = new Userbay();
user.setFirstName("Firstname");
user.setLastName("Lastname");
user.setPassword("password");
user.setEmail("someemail@email.zzz");

emgr.persist(user);

As far as you chosen to generate userName it will be generated for you.
Just in case:
Keep in mind even if you did not open any transaction, the container opened one for you when you called registerUser method. It means your are working in the same transaction until the method ends with all that it implies. Below is an extraction from Oracle tutorial

The Required attribute is the implicit transaction attribute for all enterprise bean methods running with container-managed transaction demarcation. You typically do not set the Required attribute unless you need to override another transaction attribute. Because transaction attributes are declarative, you can easily change them later.

You may want to read at least these sections for better understanding.
http://docs.oracle.com/javaee/6/tutorial/doc/bnbpy.html
http://docs.oracle.com/javaee/6/tutorial/doc/bncih.html

A: After days of messing around with the persistence.xml I fortunately have found an oracle tutorial which  guides to create a new JDBC connection pool and resource for glassfish server, to link the derby database. Having done it, all I needed to put inside the persistence.xml was the JTA data source.
Here's a video where I have done it from the scratch, this time choosing a ClientDriver - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBNB8L49ZQ4


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Home insurance policies usually cover roof damage caused by fire, vandalism and storms like hurricanes and tornadoes.Roof damage is one of the most common homeowners insurance claims that people file. However, not all claims are paid out. Also, not every insurance company pays out a claim to the same degree. What all insurance companies do have in common, however, is that they are all wary of insurance fraud. Keep this in mind if you legitimately have a need for roof repairs and can't afford to fix it out of pocket. You'd be shocked by the lengths many people go to to get a new roof -- paid for by their insurance carrier, of course. The fact is that homeowners insurance was not designed to cover small or even big fixes, but to repair damage that is covered under the stipulations of your policy. In fact, you may end up paying more in monthly premiums if you file a claim that gets rejected. For this reason, we advise you to fully review your case and your policy to see if you're covered before filing a claim. For all you know, it might be financially beneficial for you to pay for the roof yourself instead of a deductible and only partially getting reimbursed.
What Are Your Policy Exclusions?
1. Improper Maintenance: Did you neglect the roof for 20 years and are now expecting the insurance company to pay for an entirely new roof? Unfortunately, that's not how insurance works. In fact, if the roof is more than 20 years old, most insurance companies won't cover your home at all unless it passes inspection first. It's not unheard of for a homeowners insurance policy not to be renewed because the roof failed inspection. If your roof is 10 years old and suffers extensive damage after a hurricane, however, you will be covered.
Generally speaking, you should have a professional roofer inspect your roof once a year, making small repairs along the way and cleaning it of debris. Keeping your gutters clean also prolongs the life of your roof. You should also cut back trees handing over the house and remove dead trees.
Don't assume that nothing will be covered by homeowners insurance but in most cases, the insured has to pay for a portion of costs of replacing the roof. Not all insurers have age restrictions but check to see if yours does. Also, if you have put a new roof over an old one, its age is determined by the first layer of shingles. Some insurers will only insure a roof with one or maybe two layers so think twice before lobbing on another roof.
The way the insurance company determines whether or not they will pay your claim is by inspecting the damage after you report it. The carrier will also have a list of roofing materials that are excluded. Often, slate, recycled and solar roofs are not covered or are not fully covered due to the extra costs associated with their maintenance. For this reason, you should also be selective about the new roof you plan to install (check your policy or change your homeowners insurance company if your current one is unreasonable).
2. Repair vs Replacement of Roof: Don't assume that just because a storm came and left damage to your roof that your insurance company will replace the entire roof. While it may look like a mess to you, an adjuster may decide that you're fine with just having some of the damaged shingles replaced. If you still decide to redo the whole roof, you may be footing most of the bill. You will also still have to pay the full deductible on your policy before the repairs to your roof are partially covered. Do the math in its entirety before assuming that filing a claim is worth it.
Protecting Yourself: It's always a good idea to have a roof inspector give you a written report on the state of your roof annually so that in the aftermath of a damaging storm you have something to show the insurance company proving that a new event caused damage and that it wasn't a pre-existing condition. Having recent photographs, especially before-and-after photos of the roof damage helps greatly too.
Taking care of your roof is the most important thing you can do when you own a home. An old or damaged roof can lead to other expensive home damage. It may also prevent you from getting home insurance coverage.
Check the metal part that connects your chimney, vents and skylights to the roof. Also check your porch roof where it connects to the second story of the house. If it's corroded or cracked it must be replaced.
Check rubber gaskets around plumbing vents for deterioration and cracking. They may or may not need to be replaced.
If the surface of your shingles are abraded and granules are missing, they need to be replaced. So should cracked tiles.
If shingle edges are curled up or the tabs are cupped.
Moss growth may look pretty but it will eventually lead to roof problems, namely rotting of your roof sheathing. Have a professional remove the moss and apply a treatment to kill any remaining spores.
Some signs of damage are not visible to the eye. After a severe storm, call in a trustworthy roofer to inspect your roof.
Note that the amount your policy will cover for the damage your roof sustains after a storm may not be as much as the deductible you have to pay to get covered. Always ask your insurance agent what the company will and will not cover first because of the fact that you may only get partially reimbursed for repairs/replacement.. Get all the numbers and then decide which is most cost effective, reaching into your own pocket or paying a deductible to having your homeowners insurance help pay for costs.
The last thing you want to do, however, is sit on the problem. Your roof protects your home. If it's damaged, you may incur deeper damages to the structure of your home so make sure to do your due diligence but act fast after you have all the facts.
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Rights group, Amnesty International, says the failure of Nigerian government to hold murderers to account is encouraging them and fueling rising insecurity across the country.The group made the observation on Thursday through a statement signed by its media officer, Isa Sanusi.It said independently verified estimated figures showed at least 1813 people have been murdered in 17 states in the country this year, double the 894 people killed in 2017.According to the group, the death tolls reflect killings as a result of farmers-herders conflict, communal clashes, Boko Haram attacks and banditry."We are gravely concerned about the rising spate of killings across the country, especially the communal clashes between farmers and herders and attacks by bandits across at least 17 states," the statement quoted Osai Ojigho, Director Amnesty International Nigeria"The authorities have a responsibility to protect lives and properties, but they are clearly not doing enough going by what is happening," Mr Ojigho said."The latest incidence in Plateau State, where armed gunmen attacked 11 villages on 23 June for at least seven hours and killed at least 200 villagers without intervention from security forces should be investigated."It said it shows unacceptable security lapses that the violence in Plateau started after an attack, which was followed by reprisal attacks from Thursday to Saturday last week."Despite the deployment of security forces, including the military in over 30 states, the escalation of these attacks shows that whatever is being done by authorities is not working."There is urgent need for people who are suspected of committing crimes to be held accountable. "We hope that President (Muhammadu) Buhari's commitment to bring those suspected to be criminally responsible for the killings in Plateau State to justice will break the impunity that has spread through the country."In addition, government must answer these questions: who are these attackers, where do they come from, where do they go after attacks, who arms them, why is security forces' response time very slow?"Amnesty International said it is currently investigating the rising insecurity that has resulted in the increase in killings across Nigeria.It said its investigations showed "worrying details of how frequently the security forces failed to protect villagers. In all cases Amnesty International investigated, the attackers, usually arriving in their hundreds spend hours killing people and setting houses on fire and then disappeared without a trace.Impact on food security:The group also expressed concern about the impact of the killings on farming, "especially with the affected villages and farmlands deserted because people fear going back to their homes."We are at the peak of farming season, and communities affected by this wave of violence are largely agrarian. But because of fear of attacks they have either been displaced or unable to cultivate their farms, therefore their major source of food and income threatened by the attacks," Mr Ojigho said.The organisation called on government to address "security lapses that make it easier for the killers to carry out attacks and disappear."Making arrests and bringing to justice those suspected to be responsible for these attacks is crucial in ending the killings that are gradually turning into almost a daily occurrence. In many instances these killings happen and no arrests take place," Mr Ojigho said.


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It's wrap for the Seoul International Writers Festival
Santiago-Gamboa - Credit Wikimedia Commons
Well, it's a wrap! The Seoul International Writers' Festival has finished up for yet, another year.
Held both on and offline - from September 23rd ~ 30th September 2022, the festival saw a total of 35 writers partaking in the South Korean event, which included twelve foreign writers, who joined us from eight separate countries.
The eight-day festival, themed 'Beyond Narrative', explored the boundaries of language and genre with readers; opened up discussions between writers and critiques and offered readings to the audience members.
Pulitzer-winning poet – Forrest Gander delivered the opening, keynote speech. His book of poems titled - 'Be With' - published in 2019, gained him world-wide recognition as an international poet. Other leading writers, such as Kim Hye-Soon and Santiago Gamoa also participated in the event. Soon is well-respected in South Korea writer and was the first Asian woman to have ever won the Canadian, 'Griffin Poetry Prize'. As part of the SIW Festival, she also recited some of her works at the Seoul Community Cultural Centre in Seogyo, on Saturday, September 24th.
Also taking part, was the well-known Columbian author, Gamboa - for his book, 'Night Prayers'. Both Gamboa and Song also joined the virtual presentation at closing session of the event for literary discussion. Sun was responsible for translating his work into Korean for the general public to enjoy.
The festival saw many well-known writers come together. Hugo Award-winning, American author - Naomi Kritzer of 'Cat Pictures Please'; New York Best-Seller, Indian novelist - Megha Majumdar for the title, 'A Burning'; Shortlisted for the 2017 Man Booker International Prize Argentinian author – Samantha Schweblin for her work entitled, 'Fever Dream; and Wu Mingyi who was the first Taiwanese writer to have been longlisted for the 2018 Man Booker International Prize for work titled, 'The Stolen Bicycle'.
It can be noted, Korean author – Kim Bo-Young who wrote, 'I am Waiting for You' was the first English translation of a Korean sci-fi novel, published by HarperCollins. Author of 'The Plotters' by Kim Un-Su, saw this book shortlisted for the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere in France; it is presently being made into a Korean Film. Cheon Seon-Ran – author of 'A Thousand Blues' also took part in the event. Her novel won Grand Prize, at the Korean Science Literature Award in 2019.
All-in-all, we saw and listened to some very interesting and knowledgeable authors present not only their works, but also an insight into their creative minds that penned these wonderful works.
Two countries bound in books
Publishing in Australia and New Zealand yield distinct differences, but also reveal unique benefits for either region. Sound interesting? We thought so too.
Join Lee Walker from the Australian Publishers Association, Hugo Setzer - the International Publishers Association and Julia Marshall - President of the Publishers Association of New Zealand to see what lies on the horizon for the publishing industry.
The ABIA Shortlist is...OUT!
Photo Courtesy - ABIA
You've been waiting with bated breath and now it is here! The 2020 ABIA shortlist is out and wow! What a lineup of incredible talent.
Every year, the Australian Book Industry Awards brings together and celebrates the talents of not only authors and illustrators, but also the hardworking publishers that go out of their way to support such fine work. Without publishers, such talent might go undiscovered and the world of literature as we know it, would be a lesser place.
We look forward to seeing the humble newcomer make it big in children's literature; cheer when we experience the playful colours of unseen illustrators; marvel at the penmanship of seasoned writers and give thanks to the never-ending support, encouragement and belief of editors and their publishing houses.
Sponsored by some of the biggest publishing houses and businesses in the Literary industry; this year because of the CoVid19 situation, the ABIA Awards will go virtual - streaming the event LIVE, on YouTube at 4 pm - May 13th, 2020. Some of the categories you'll see celebrated will be: Audiobook of the Year; Biography Book of the Year, Illustrator of the Year; Bookshop of the Year; Publisher of the Year and so many more.
However, Rising Star of the Year is one award that will bring smiles to the faces of many - for without the young taking interest in literature - we have no awards.
I so look forward to the evening and will close up shop early, to enjoy these wonderful Awards.
...And, so should you. :)
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2020 Australian Book Industry Awards set to explode
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The ABIA – Australian Book Industry Awards are set to hit the publishing world with a bang, on April 29th, 2020. The shortlist will be released on Thursday April 9th, 2020 - with more than 250 publishing industry representatives from booksellers and agents, to publishing houses and media – all who have selected and voted for books published in 2019, across 12 categories.
This is a night-of-nights to remember in the publishing world because it is not just about the authors, having written awesome tales; it is about all the other people who work tirelessly to bring a book to fruition and ultimately to market, for you - the reader. We are talking about the extra-ordinary efforts of illustrators, designers, editors, marketers, publishers and of course, authors.
Credit: ABIA
The art of book publishing is one of the oldest, most valuable and well-respected processes on the planet. It guides our learners, assists our educators and inspires our readers.
On this famous night, we show our appreciation for a job well done, a creation well-created and a year well spent, in delivering some of the best and most memorable books in history.
Of course, there will be pomp and circumstance for this red carpet event. The Sydney International Convention Centre will be packed out by guests, entrants and awesome entertainment. Casey Bennetto will do the honours this year, as our host, and Claire Bowditch will delight us with a guest performance.
If ever you wanted to know what was happening in the publishing world or learn about the people who make it all possible – then you need to put this on your calendar; and if you are a member of the Australian Publishers Association – then, this is your night to be celebrated and appreciated.
Book your tickets at The Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA).
Where: Grand Ballroom, International Convention Centre, Sydney
When: 29th April, 2020
Cost: $220 for members | $300 for non members
Registrations Open: 6th February, 2020 - 6:00 am
Registrations Close: 29th April, 2020 – 3:00 pm
Khaled Lotfy - Presidential Pardon Paramount
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The International Publishers Association has called for a Presidential Pardon to free Khaled Lotfy - publisher of the Egyptian edition of Uri Bar-Joseph's - 'The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel'.
Chair of the IPA Freedom to Publish Committee stated, "It is incomprehensible that Khaled Lotfy can be imprisoned, not only for publishing a book, but for publishing a new version of a book that was already available. His only chance of freedom is a Presidential Pardon, and we implore President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to release Khaled so that he can be reunited with his family."
Photo - Courtesy IPA - Khaled Lotfy - owns the respected Tanmia Bookshop & Publishing house - est 2011 #Free_Khaled_Lotfy
After an extended period of 11 postponements, the Egyptian Military Court of Cassation laid down the ruling - Lotfy would serve a 5-year prison sentence for publishing the book. According to the IPA - the April 2019 ruling accused Lotfy of 'spreading rumours and revealing military secrets as a result of publishing a cheaper, Arabic language, Egyptian edition', of the said book.
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Although, 'The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel' was turned into a successful Netflix film titled - 'The Angel'; and Khaled Lotfy received the IPA' Prix Voltaire Award in May 2019, it appears nothing short of a Presidential Pardon will save this diligent publisher from prison.
Lofty has been detained in Egypt for the past two years unable to leave, meet or communicate with family. His publishing serves to spread knowledge and create awareness of different cultures.
To read more about, 'The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel' click the link.
To find out more about the IPA - The International Publishers Association, established in 1896, is the world's largest federation of publishers associations with 83 members in 69 countries.
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Oil markets and oil stocks. Oil is up t0 $140 a barrel. Oil stocks in the US (good proxy is XLE) is up only 10% for the year, price sensitivity of oil producers to oil price is very high-markets seem to be significantly undervaluing oil stocks, especially because futures are in contango. But the general malaise in the stock market probably is pushing the oil stocks where they are-once the selloff of financials is done they will lead the market higher.
They say Oil is up by speculators. Need to get the basics of economics right--speculators make profits if the price of oil rises more in the future-they supply oil in the future at higher prices-and thereby add value to society. See Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations on "Digression on Corn Trade" for more on this. If price of oil falls they lose money. They help in controlling consumption of today and transferring it tomorrow, so oil wont rise as much tomorrow.
That someone who trades Oil futures is called a speculator while Exxon and Aramco are not (what's the difference-each is buying something-labor and capital for cheap, and selling the final product at a profit). Just because someone really "produces" something doesn't make them any less a speculator. Isn't Walmart a speculator-buying all this chinese stuff for cheap, hoarding it and then selling it to America for dear? Shouldn't they be shut down and we get all the Chinese stuff for cheap? Eliminate the middle man, and we will get everything from the farmer and the raw producers-take division of labor and expertise to cave men era. Then I will make my own bread, make my own clothes, build my own house, build my own tools-to eliminate all the speculators etc. who make money off me-and live happily ever after? Or die very very soon? They want to reverse human development and division of labor when they talk about eliminating speculators in oil.
It is irritating to see electric hand dryers in bathrooms. They dont save trees-we can't say that for sure-do a calculation of how much energy is spend in producing all that steel which the dryer is made of, how much coal is used to produce the electricity the hand dryer consumes-and u will see that it ain't that simple. I would rather chop a few trees down and get the simple paper towel. Just because I dont sin in using the final end product of trees doesn't mean that less trees are actually being cut. Steel industry and coal mining eliminate a lot of forest, and consume lots of energy, which is itself destroying the environment, which destroys, life, etc. etc.
Hybrid cars for cleaner environment make me laugh. They are expensive than oil using cars-and will remain so for 30 years. And the carbon dioxide and carbon residues released in electricity production are harmful to the environment, people forget that. Yes, nuclear, wind and solar are energy options-but they are 3-20x more expensive to produce a unit of energy than coal, the cheap king. Chinese and Indians are for the first time seeing the dream of 24 hour electricity-and they can't be bothered a bit about destroying the environment to have 24 hour electricity. This is like going into a poor neighborhood in Chicago and ask everyone to hire a gardener to mow their lawn so the neighborhood looks pretty.
Global warming leads to madness from Bono and Al Gore. Granted that there might global warming-even though the Science behind that statement is awfully bad-but that it causes any harm is doubtful. Sure ice is melting and species in the arctic and cold regions are being destroyed-but thousands more are being generated in the tropics, where it is on average warmer. Life is always more abundant in heat-read Darwin in "The Origin of Species". A warmer earth supports more species, more life. Global warming and green earth talk is not much different from Eugenics by Galton 100 years ago-this was a very respected scientist who was talking complete crap in one field-Eugenics (he discovered finger printing as an identification technique). Intelligence is domain specific-but most people are too dumb to realize that. Therefore Galton got famous selling "improving the human stock of England" ideas to the world. There was even a Fellowship of Eugenics in the Univ of London. So many good anthropologists and good scientists fell for it. Same with global warming talk right now-it is alarmist, the earth will be fine with a few degrees of temperature rise-true penguins and polar bears might go-but these are the big species-thousands more of the small ones are being generated in the warmer parts of the ocean and the land thanks to global warming. And the mammals in the warmer parts will multiply more and lead to more varieties and species of mammals in the future.
Global Warming and Going Green are Religions-not Science!


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Difference Between Article and Essay
By Sandeep / January 20, 2023 January 20, 2023
What is an Article?
What is an Essay?
Comparison Between Article and Essay
An article is a casual form of writing that is typically published in a newspaper, website, or magazine. Articles can cover a wide variety of topics, from news and current events to opinion pieces, feature stories, and more. They are typically written by journalists, writers, or experts in a particular field and are intended to inform, educate, or entertain the reader.
An introduction to the topic and a setting for the remainder of the article are often included in an article's structure. The body of the article contains the main information and argument and is supported by evidence and examples. The conclusion sums up the main points and provides a final perspective on the topic.
Articles can be written in a variety of styles, including news articles, which are typically straightforward and objective in tone; feature articles, which are more in-depth and may take a more personal or creative approach; and opinion articles, which express the author's personal views and opinions. Regardless of the style, good articles are well-researched and well-written.
An essay is a formal form of writing that offers a thesis statement and/or point of view on a certain subject. Essays can be written in various formats, such as narrative, descriptive, argumentative, and expository. An essay's major objective is to deliver facts in a clear and succinct manner or to persuade the reader. The structure of an essay typically includes an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
The introduction provides background information on the topic and sets the stage for the main argument or point of view. The body paragraphs provide evidence and examples to support the argument or point of view presented in the introduction. The conclusion summarizes the main points and leaves the reader with something to think about.
Critical thinking, research, and the capacity to arrange and present material in a clear and succinct way are all necessary for writing essays. A compelling thesis statement that is backed up by examples and facts is crucial. Additionally, proper grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure are essential to a well-written essay. With practice and dedication, anyone can improve their essay writing skills and achieve success in their academic or professional pursuits.
An article is a casual writing that is written for a newspaper, magazine, or online publication, whereas an essay is a written composition that presents an argument or a point of view on a specific topic.
Articles are typically shorter and more informative than essays, whereas essays can be longer and more analytical.
Articles are typically written in a more casual and conversational tone, whereas essays are written in a more formal and academic tone.
Articles are typically written to inform or entertain a general audience, whereas essays are written to persuade or argue a specific point of view to a specific audience.
Articles are typically researched and written by journalists, whereas essays are typically written by students or scholars.
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Tone Casual Formal/Academic
Purpose Inform or Entertain Persuade or Argue
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There are twelve signs in the tropical zodiac. Each sign is thirty degrees wide making a total of 360 degrees in the full circle.
The signs are in order as follows: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.
The signs are placed around in a circle in an anticlockwise direction and form the framework for your birth chart.
Your birth chart is divided by two special lines which make divisions in your chart. One is the horizontal line or the ascendant/descendant axis and the other is the vertical line or the Midheaven/IC axis.
These two axes separate your chart into four halves or hemispheres (left, right, top and bottom) and also into four quarters known as quadrants.
The four powerful angles are the ascendant, descendant, Midheaven and IC and they will be in four different zodiac signs. These angle-in-sign placements will have an effect on your chart.
Each of the four angles is a highly sensitive point in your chart.
The ascendant particularly can be more important and have a stronger influence on you than your Sun sign. You may be a Sagittarius Sun but have a Taurus ascendant and this will affect you greatly.
Knowing which sign your ascendant or Midheaven is placed is a crucial part of chart analysis and is one of the main reasons that not all Sun Sagittarius people are the same. If you consider that there are twelve possible ascendants for each of the dozen Sun Sign.
That is one hundred and forty four (12×12=144) permutations at the very start of chart interpretation.
The Ascendant shows the real you, how others see you and your personality. It indicates how you look, your height, complexion, gait, personal style and mannerisms. It is reflected in the colours and the clothes you wear.
The Descendant suggests how you relate to your partner, your spouse, or your better half. It shows what and who you seek in your partner. It also shows what you will tolerate and acceptable behaviour from your husband or wife.
The Midheaven says much about your public persona, your reputation (good or bad) and what you can achieve in this lifetime. It suggests some career choices and motivations which you will employ to gain status in the world.
The Immum Coeli (IC) indicates your background, where you are coming from and your ancestors. It shows the type of family your have and your relationship with your parents. This sensitive point suggests the very basis of who you are and everything you have is rooted in your IC.
Well, because each of the four angles is in a different sign and each particular sign meaning and emphasis will be placed on the area of life as indicated by the angles.
This in itself is the first layer for astrological interpretation and a grasp of the basic principles of angles and their meaning is the first step to self-understanding.
Learning to read your own chart is the first step in a journey of self-discovery and you owe it to yourself to know these things.
If you do not know your ascendant sign you can approach myself or any professional astrologer for a copy of your chart and begin your in-depth astrology understanding now.


Fully geared with a complete swab kit and safety gloves, Initial Hygiene Specialist, Sandy is ready to assume the role of a "science investigator" with a Lumitester measuring instrument to test for bacteria and germs evidence.
The Structured Hygiene Survey (SHS) is an important milestone for her client. The office houses more than 100 employees, this means regular and frequent interaction could potentially risk cross contamination among each other. So what do bacteria and germs look like and where are they? The SHS helps to answer.
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August 21, 2020 | News
Opening of the new Tony-Proudfoot Park – A great place to get moving!
The mayor of the City of Pointe-Claire, John Belvedere, is pleased to announce the opening of the new Tony-Proudfoot Park, located at the corner of Gendron and Des Frênes avenues in Quartier Greenwich.
"At Tony-Proudfoot Park, children and adults can get moving and enjoy a picnic! This accessible and inclusive park was designed in honour of its namesake to allow children with special needs of all kinds to enjoy it, while enhancing the municipal leisure offer," Mayor John Belvedere said.
This is one of the first parks on the island of Montréal to provide a wide variety of adapted amenities. It features:
an area reserved for children aged 2 to 5 years old;
a play structure for children aged 6 to 12, including:
an access ramp;
an adapted swing for children in wheelchairs; and
a tactile roller slide, compatible with hearing aids.
several interactive features, including musical panels and others illustrating sign language;
a wheelchair- and stroller-accessible picnic area;
a bench set off to the side for a quiet retreat; and
a climber dome featuring a calm interior space for children in need of a break or those with sensory disorders
Inauguration of the park
An inauguration ceremony will be held in the coming weeks to celebrate the opening of this new park. Due to the pandemic, the event will be broadcast live on the City of Pointe-Claire's Facebook page so that everyone can participate. More details will follow on the City's website and Facebook page.
Who was Tony Proudfoot?
Originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, he graduated from John Rennie High School in 1966, and went on to play in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Montreal Alouettes and British Columbia Lions. He won the Grey Cup with the Alouettes in 1974 and 1977.
Tony Proudfoot was also involved in the community as a journalist, teacher and coach.
After he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2007, he created the Tony Proudfoot Fund to improve the living conditions of people with the disease and provide support for medical research.
This park honours him and gives everyone a chance to get moving!
A park for and by the community
The Tony-Proudfoot Park was designed with the help of the community. A contest was first held for Pointe-Claire citizens to choose its name. They were then invited to contribute to its planning and development.
"I would like to thank all those who contributed to creating the Tony-Proudfoot Park, a great addition that improves the quality of life of our community," Mayor Belvedere concluded.
Information: 514-630-1200, communications@pointe-claire.ca


Q.1 : Dear Sir, we have a Ku-band dish, LNB and Digital (Coship) Receiver. We are unable to get signals from any Ku band satellite in the receiver. In the receiver setup, I have entered the frequency of 5150 (low) and 10500 (high). Is it right? Our Feed horn & LNB are both in the correct position?
Ans: In the LNB settings part on the receiver setup menu, you should punch in 5150 MHz as the LO (Local Oscillator frequency) for C-Band reception. However, for Ku reception, you should punch in 11500 or 10500 MHz.
Q.2 : Dear Editor on the Asiasat 3S @ 105 deg. East, I receive the ESPN Philippines signal. Please provide the correct Video PID, because I receive signal strength of only 50% & cannot get any picture?
Ans: On Asiasat 3S you are getting 50% signal strength on a Digital Sat Receiver should provide you an adequate picture. However, the ESPN Philippines channel is not free-to-air on the Asiasat 3S satellite. It is scrambled using Videoguard Conditional access technology on the downlink frequency of 4000 H with SR 26850 and FEC 7/8. Check out the channel guide pages in our magazine.
Q.3 : Sir, I have an 8ft Ku band dish, is possible to track Ku Band satellite with a 3ft dish from Sukkur? Which channels can I receive? If not possible then suggest proper dish size for Ku band?
Ans: Yes Mr. Khalid, it is certainly possible to receive Ku channels using an 8ft Ku dish. Viewers all over Pakistan can receive the Maharishi transmissions from EuropeStar satellite, LM-1 Satellite @ 75 deg. East, Southern beam & the Express 6A at 80 deg. East. Also of course the AP Net education transmissions on INSAT 2 E@ 83deg. E at 11.575 H. Please keep in mind that you will be able to receive only the free-to-air channels.
Q.4 : Dear Mr. Hadi I am living in Dubai last four years, I have recently installed a KU band dish in India Gujrat. I receive the Maharishi channel perfectly. However, I am unable to receive any Ku band signals from the Apstar 2R satellite located at 76.5 degrees East. Could you please check the details given by you in your channels guide?
Ans: Mr. Ramesh, Congratulations on your commencement of Ku band reception. Unfortunately for you, the Apstar 2R Ku band transmissions primarily cover Northern India since they are actually targeted for China. However, all locations in India will receive the following Ku band signals. The Maharishi transmissions from the EuropeStar Satellite @ 45 deg. East, LM-1 Satellite @ 75 deg. East, Southern beam & the Express 6A at 80 deg. East – Check our Dish Channels Guide for details.
Q.5 : I am unable to receive the Fox news channel. Until recently, this was available free to air on the Asiasat 3S satellite. What are its new free-to-air reception parameters?
Ans: Yes. Mr. Amir, you are correct, the Fox News channel was until recently, transmitted as a free to air channel on 3980 MHz, vertical polarization, on the Asiasat 3S satellite located at 105.5 degrees east. Last month, the National Geographic Adventure One Channel replaced Fox News on 3980 V, Incidentally; the National Geographic Adventure One Channel is digital, scrambled. The Fox News channel continues to be available on the Star for individuals located in remote areas that do not receive cable television. These services are also encrypted and pay. Hence, as of now, the Fox News channel is not available free-to-air for Pakistani viewers.
Q.6 : Where is the Adventure Channel now located? Is there any Free-to-Air movie channel on the Ku band beam?
Ans: The National Geographic Adventure channel is now scrambled and available on the Asiasat 3S satellite – for which you will have to get a decoder from them. The channel may also come in as a part of the Star TV package. For the detailed list of channels on the LM1 satellite, please check out the 'Channel Guide' either in our magazine.
Q.7 : I am very happy for the prompt reply to my earlier query. The Intelsat satellites from 60 to 66 degrees, can any of them be caught from Hyderabad? Have you tried The Agila at 146 degrees East? A friend of mine has got it. I have yet to try it! The analog channel itself is powerful. There are a couple of digital channels it seems?
Ans: Yes, all of the Intelsat satellites from 60 to 66 degrees east, and the one at 57 degrees East can be received well in Hyderabad. Check out the channel guide pages, in our magazine. Yes the C-band beam from The Agila can be received in Pakistan. As FTA channels, you can receive the TBN channel, CN, IBC, ESC 1, GMA Network channel in NTSC, and the Ezmall Shopping channel from the Agila satellite.
Q.8 : We operate a HeadEnd system in Multan. Please provide details of the Rainbow Channel on the ST-1 satellite?
Ans: Yes, the Rainbow (Adult) channel is available on the ST-1 satellite located at 88 degrees East. However it is now scrambled using Nagravision conditional access technology and requires a decoder to be able to receive it. I would suspect though that the channel is not targeting Pakistan and therefore may not be willing to sell you a decoder for installation and viewing in Pakistan. The channel is based in Taiwan and their website address is www.rtv.com.tw and you can access details of the channel from that site. Their contact details are also available on their site.
Q.9 : I would like to purchase a Ku band dish of more than 6ft diameter. Is there any manufacturer in Dubai? In the area of Sharja, Zee and Star package are received via Mediasat satellite in Ku band. Is this illegal?
Ans: Usually Ku dishes are not manufactured in such large sizes. There is essentially no difference in a C or Ku band dish, except for the following 2 points: 1. The Ku band dish cannot use a mesh. It must be a solid dish. The holes / space in the mesh need to be less than 10% of the wavelength, of the received signals. A 12 GHz Ku band signal will have a wavelength of 2.5 cms. This would require a mesh spacing of less than 0.25 cms! The Ku band dish geometry (shape) needs to be more exact than that of a C band dish. Hence, if you want a large Ku band dish, you can use any solid (petal) or fibre 6ft dish and install a Ku LNBF on it. This will enable you to receive Ku band signals. It is possible that the people who are receiving these Zee and Star packages are doing so from one of the satellites providing DTH services to the Middle East.
Q.10 : Please let me know, what is the frequency of the new ETV channels, which have started on which satellite?
Ans: Dear Mr. Feroz, the 6 new ETV channels are available from the Insat 2E satellite at 3485 MHz, vertical polarisation, SR 27,000, FEC ¾, on the Zonal Beam. All channels are free-to-air!
Q.11 : Dear Sir, since 26th January, DD News was replaced by Bharti channel. Is DD News still available on Panamsat. If yes can you please tell me its frequency & symbol rate?
Ans: No, DD News is not available as a channel now. It has been rechristened as DD Bharathi with a changed focus and content.


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Cord-cutters and cord-nevers: Changing the way we consume content
More consumers are cutting the cord on traditional TV — and not just younger generations who have grown up with YouTube and Netflix. While millions of Americans are canceling their pay TV subscriptions, that doesn't mean they're spending less time in front of screens. Instead, they've turned to video on demand, live streaming services and over-the-top (OTT) platforms delivered directly over internet connected devices.
And it's easier than ever, thanks to the growing options available to consumers.
While about 85 percent of U.S. households still pay for traditional TV, a report by TDG Research predicts that up to 40 percent of Americans will cut the cord by 2030. While cost is a factor, so too is a generational shift. A Pew Research Center poll found that 61 percent of young adults (aged 18 to 29) primarily watch TV via online streaming services.
Some are 'cord-nevers' — meaning they've never paid for a cable or satellite subscription and likely never will. Then there are 'cord-trimmers' who have trimmed down to pay for on-demand streaming services. But cord-cutters are catching up: eMarketer predicts the number of cord-cutters will nearly equal the number of cord-nevers by 2021.
A slew of studies and reports cite the high cost of cable as the No. 1 reason for cord-cutting — particularly when consumers have low-cost options that offer compelling, original content. But it's also being driven by a desire to watch content whenever, wherever and however they want over multiple devices, including mobile phones.
Indeed, streaming video services have "crossed the chasm," according to Deloitte Insights, with 55 percent of U.S. households subscribing to paid streaming video services — growing a whopping 450 percent in less than a decade. They can now choose from more than 200 subscription video on-demand (SVoD) services; they're subscribing, on average, to three, and watching 38 hours of video content each week.
That trend isn't slowing down any time soon. Online, mobile and non-linear viewing continues to increase. Content and media companies are restructuring their business models to align with viewer behavior. From an infrastructure perspective, the changing ways we consume content will continue to drive the demand for high quality, low latency bandwidth.


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The Rocky Horror Show Live Performance
Event DateJuly 7 - 24, 2022
About The Rocky Horror Show Live Performance
The Cult Classic Musical, based on the enduring hit film of the early 70s, comes to the Stirling Festival Theatre stage in July 2022. Starring SFT mainstay, J.P. Baldwin as Frank N Furter.
The interactive show allows the audience to get involved. Come and do the Time Warp Again!
With an all-star cast and a hard-hitting rock band, Rocky Horror will be an unforgettable time. Follow Brad and Janet as a flat tire leads them to the castle of an eccentric group of characters who take the unsuspecting couple on a sexy adventure.
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Share this Story: Saskatchewan Roughriders put fans first in bid for home playoff game
Saskatchewan Roughriders put fans first in bid for home playoff game
The Riders have all but locked up a home playoff game for the second consecutive year.
Murray McCormick • Regina Leader-Post
An impressive performance by Chad Geter, shown sacking B.C. Lions quarterback Danny O'Brien on Friday, helped the Saskatchewan Roughriders win 27-19 and improve their record to 11-5. Photo by Darryl Dyck /The Canadian Press
VANCOUVER — The Saskatchewan Roughriders are getting closer to securing a home playoff game — a payoff to their loyal supporters.
"Have you seen our fans and how warmly they represent us?" Riders safety Mike Edem said after Friday's 27-19 CFL victory over the B.C. Lions at BC Place.
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"A home playoff game would be a thank-you for all of the representation they have done all through the season. It's a team thing. We need the 13th man as much as they need us to entertain them. If they would do that, it would be great for our organization."
Saskatchewan has all but clinched a home playoff game thanks to the win over the Lions and the Calgary Stampeders' 37-33 victory over the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday.
The Stampeders and Riders are tied for first place in the West Division with 11-5 records, followed by the 10-7 Blue Bombers.
Calgary, however, is in first place after sweeping the two-game series with the Riders. If the Riders and Calgary are tied at the end of the regular season, Calgary would finish ahead of the Green and White per the league's tie-breaking rules.
The Riders have the tie-breaker advantage over the Blue Bombers due to winning the season series 2-1. The Blue Bombers have one game remaining in their regular-season schedule — Friday when Calgary visits Winnipeg.
A Calgary win would nail down a home playoff game for Saskatchewan, leaving the Roughriders and Stampeders to battle for the top two spots in the division.
A Winnipeg win would help in the Riders' bid to finish first in the West Division for the first time since 2009. Saskatchewan then would need to sweep its home-and-home set with the Edmonton Eskimos and hope the Stampeders lose at least once.
The Eskimos, fourth in the West at 8-8, can't improve their standing regardless of the outcome of Saturday's game in Edmonton or the return match one week later at Mosaic Stadium.
Edmonton is the cross-over team into the East Division playoffs and will meet the Montreal Alouettes in the semi-final on Nov. 10.
There is a slim chance that Calgary, Saskatchewan and Winnipeg could all finish with 11-7 records.
If that takes place, the second tie-breaking procedure — the highest winning percentage in games involving the deadlocked teams — would come into effect.
Under that scenario, Calgary would be .600 (3-2), with Winnipeg (.500, 3-3) and the Riders (.400, 2-3) next in line. Saskatchewan would drop to third if that were take place.
The Riders and Stampeders would have to lose all their remaining games for that scenario to come into effect.
"I don't know the numbers, but I just know that we have to win to keep pace," said Riders quarterback Cody Fajardo, who completed 21 of 27 passes for 224 yards and one touchdown on Friday.
"It's a good thing that (Calgary and Winnipeg) are playing each other, but anytime you have a home-and-home, it's hard to sweep a team. It will be an interesting battle."
The Riders would prefer to finish first in the West Division, earning a coveted a week off and being only a win away from playing in the 107th Grey Cup game in Calgary on Nov. 24.
Saskatchewan has fared well at home this season, posting a 7-1 record. The Roughriders' lone defeat at Mosaic Stadium was a 37-10 thumping by the Stampeders on July 6. The Green and White has since won six straight at home.
"It's exciting, especially when you have that home crowd in Saskatchewan," Riders receiver Naaman Roosevelt said. "You have that green out there and even when it's cold, they are still cheering for us. That's the energy we need. I'm hoping the experience we had last year helps us out this year."
The Blue Bombers defeated the Riders 23-18 in the 2018 West semi-final.
A rematch — a fourth game this season between the traditional rivals — will take place if the current standings hold up.
NOTES: The Riders had six sacks on Friday and lead the CFL with 53, three more than the second-place Eskimos … Saskatchewan forced two fumbles, both of which were recovered by defensive tackle Makana Henry … Edem had two sacks and two tackles for losses against the Lions … The Riders are to practise this week at the University of Regina while Mosaic Stadium is being prepared for Saturday's NHL Heritage Classic.
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According to New Scientist, a UK-based biotech company Oxitec plans to open a factory in Campinas to raise millions of GM blood-suckers and release them into the wild to mate with females, whose offspring will die before reaching adulthood.
Oxitec hopes this will help cut the numbers of dengue-carrying insects. There is no vaccine to prevent dengue, also called breakbone fever, meaning all you can do is spray insecticides on a large area of land to kill as many mosquitos as possible.
The UK mosquito-breeding company plans to release its swarm in the town of Jacobina in Bahia, a Brazilian state that is one of the most affected areas in the country.


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The sun was up and a beautiful new day was at hand. Mike Jackson stood looking out the window wondering why he was at the hospital, but there really wasn't anywhere else he had to be. The multi-car dealership he had inherited from his family pretty much ran itself. He checked his calendar and had nothing in particular to do on this Tuesday so he resigned himself to waiting for word on Celia.
He took a sip of coffee and glanced at the man who had become his best friend. He'd met Martin Taylor years ago when he had first come to L.A. Mike had been a mechanic then working at one of the five dealerships his family owned.
Martin sat on the couch his arm wrapped around Randi, the new love of his life. Mike wanted to be angry with Martin for running to Celia's side, but he couldn't. Martin was a stand-up guy. He wouldn't leave a friend, or an ex-girlfriend, stranded.
The ER had been packed. Several people had recognized Martin, so he had left. He came back an hour later wearing a hat and sunglasses. One of the nurses had promised to let them know when there was an update on Celia.
Truth be known, if it were not for Martin's star status they would be in the dark about Celia. Since none of her family had arrived, they were at the mercy of the hospital. One of the head nurses was a fan of Martin's and had set them up in this secluded waiting room. Now, all they could do was wait.
Mike turned back to the parking lot. He'd only known Celia a short time but had become attached to her. It would hurt if he lost her. He was angry. He wanted to hit someone. He wanted to curse the drunk who hit Celia. Thankfully, he had been taken to another hospital or Mike might be making his way to find the idiot who had decided to drive while drinking.
As usual, the drunk had sustained minor injuries while Celia had a broken leg and possibly, a serious head injury. The nurse said she had not been wearing her seat belt so she also had several minor cuts and bruises. Mike couldn't wait to know she was okay. He drank the rest of his coffee and, in frustration, crushed the cup before walking the few feet to toss it into the trash.
Martin rose and walked over. "I wonder when we'll get an update."
"I can only assume it's a good thing. You know, no news is good news." Mike crossed his arms trying not to appear anxious.
"I suppose," Martin said, "bit it's still irritating. It's been two hours, maybe three, since the nurse said they had misread the x-ray and that she hadn't been taken in for surgery."
Mike shook his head. "We're lucky your name got us this far. I think you've forgotten what it's like in the real world. In most cases, they wouldn't have told us anything much less cart us off to a VIP waiting room and deliver coffee and doughnuts."
"Why don't you go check, Mike?" Randi asked, as she came to stand by Martin. "They might have an update by now."
Randi seemed to understand the turmoil that was brewing below the surface. A slight scowl disappeared from his face as she spoke, "Martin, maybe you can check with Celia's family and see if they have a flight yet. Her parents might be able to call the hospital and give their permission to contact you with updates.
Randi was trying to be a buffer and, the way he felt, that was a good thing. She reached into Martin's jacket, took out his phone and handed it to him. "I'm sure they have flight plans by now."
"I can do that." Martin took the phone, gave her a quick smile and an even quicker kiss before making the call.
Randi looked at Mike and crossed her arms. He could guess from the raised brow that he was going to get a sermon.
"I understand your frustration, and I know Martin is kind of out of the loop on the normal workings of everyday life for the poor and unnoticed, but is this necessary?"
"I know. That was uncalled for. It's not him I'm angry with."
"Are you sure?" she asked. "Because I think otherwise…."
"You don't pull any punches do you?"
"No need to. I understand this triangle. I know your worries and I feel that we're on common ground."
"Does Martin have feelings for Celia?" Mike asked.
"Not like you mean. Will he rush to her side because he feels guilt or responsibility? Yes."
"Guilt? What does he have to feel guilty about? She was in my car."
"I'm sure he feels some guilt… though it's not warranted, just as yours shouldn't be. I doubt if you forced Celia to borrow your car. Martin feels guilty because of the break-up; because of the way he kicked her out of his house, out of his life. He's just that kind of a person."
"You're right and I knew he would come running, just as he would have if it had been me or Emma. He's a good friend. I guess what I'm feeling is more jealously than anything."
"I know. You're afraid this might drive them back together."
Mike nodded and looked at Randi. She was a beautiful girl and he could see why Martin had fallen for her. Here she was by his side, being a friend and actually seeming to care about his ex. "I suppose," he said, glancing at Martin to make sure he was still on the phone, "that you might have the same concern?"
"Yes. I'd be a bit naive to not consider the obvious turnout of such an event. I'm really hoping I'm wrong."
Mike sighed and turned. They were thinking the same thing. When Celia came out of this, where would all the pieces of this puzzle fit? Would Martin and Celia find each other again and leave him and Randi out in the cold? He didn't know the answer and, as he glanced into Randi's eyes, he could tell that she didn't either.
Even though there was no real reason for Mike and Martin to be at odds with each other, Randi thought it best to separate them for a while. Mike was frustrated and his anger was about to cloud his normally sunny disposition.
She moved to where Martin was on the phone. He looked up and spoke softly, "I'm on hold while they call the hospital. They won't be here until late this evening."
"That's not good."
"No, it's not. They're talking with someone who will make sure the hospital keeps me notified about Celia's condition."
Randi wanted to say 'no' but she knew until the family got there, Martin would want to stay close by. She only hoped that after they arrived, he would feel free to leave.
She didn't want to show how much she did not like this situation, so she nodded. She felt sorry for Celia, but to be very honest, she didn't want Martin here. She busied her mind by reading over his shoulder. The note before him had a time jotted down for their flight.
Randi felt like Celia was winning this round. She knew it was selfish to think about Martin's ex in this way and was determined to keep her true feelings hidden. Martin did not need to know how much she disliked Celia. He needed her support and, after all, that was why she was there.
Fifteen minutes later Martin ended the call. His brow was furrowed as he spoke, "I don't like it that they want me to stay here as if I'm in charge." Martin rose, pushed the note and phone into his pocket and ran his fingers through his hair. It was easy to see that the last part of the phone conversation had rattled him.
Randi allowed Martin time to pace then stepped toward him. He held out his hands and she took them. Instead of just holding hands, he pulled her arms around his neck and smiled. "You don't know how grateful I am for you being here. I need you with me but I'll understand if you need to go"
"I'm fine, and since I'm still working for you, it's up to you when I leave."
This brought on a real smile and for a few seconds he seemed to forget about his problems. "I like the sound of that and I may put you to work. I could use a distraction. Do you have any ideas?"
Randi grinned and glanced toward the door that, for now, was closed. "I think I can handle that request but it might get us thrown out."
Martin leaned in, bringing his parted lips to hers for an electric kiss. Being through something traumatic often made people aware of what they could be missing. Martin was showing her what he was feeling and hospital VIP room or not, she didn't hold back either.
After a few minutes, Martin slowed the pace and spoke between kisses, "Thanks. I needed that."
"My pleasure." Randi breathed in deeply as Martin again showed her some of the passion he was feeling. "Really. It was my pleasure," she said drawing out the last word as he wrapped up his point by biting her bottom lip ever so playfully."
"You're a bad one, Martin Taylor."
"You could be right but I can't help it if you make me realize what I've been missing."
"I'm glad." Randi brushed back his hair and rested her arms around his neck. "I know this isn't easy and I was serious. If you need anything just say the word. I can go out and find a motel. I'll pick up some cold cuts, bread, snacks and drinks."
"That would be great. We'll walk down, find an ATM and you can head out. Once you have a room, let me know. I've got to get out of this place. Mike can stay for a while."
"I think he may be ready, in more ways than one." Randi wasn't sure if she should bring this up but the timing was perfect.
"I think he feels responsible for Celia. She was in his car. He said earlier she was going to see Sue but I wonder if she was running an errand for him."
"It's hard to tell. Do you think he's feeling more than that?"
Randi didn't have to say anything. The expression on her face said it all, even though she didn't mean for it to. Martin cocked one brow and ran his hand up her back. "You know something or sense it? Did he mention he had feelings for her?"
"Not like you mean. I could tell he was something… maybe jealous. I get the feeling he's like the old mother hen, very protective. I'm just not one hundred percent sure why. Is it because he feels sorry for her, or is there more?"
"I noticed, too. I would never have thought he would care for her, but he's angry. I could see it and you saw it. I'm not an idiot. I know why you sent him off."
Randi shrugged. "I didn't mean for it to be so obvious. I thought you needed some space. I know the two of you are not in a competition."
Martin placed his hands on Randi's shoulders. "I hope you really do know that. I'm here out of concern. I don't have feelings for Celia."
"I know," Randi said trying to feel certain of her own words and his feelings. From the expression Martin gave her, she wasn't sure how convincing she was.
"Randi, I love you." A slow smile played about his lips. "You have nothing to worry about. I am here but my heart is not in it." In case words were not enough, he leaned in and moved his lips over hers. She caught her breath and felt like putty in his hands. Martin Taylor could move her like no other man.
His kisses made her understand why so many women could end up throwing caution to the wind and saying 'yes' to a man's touch and kisses. As Martin expertly brought her to a new level of understanding, she knew she would have to be careful.
Alone in a motel or his apartment, she knew it would be ever so easy to find her clothes, along with her morals and good intentions, falling to the floor.
I'll share a few more chapters as the date draws closer. We've had a lot of setbacks. My back's been out and most of all the loss of my little man Jack. This book and many will be dedicated to him. I do miss him so much. Thanks for hanging in there with me. Life can be fun, it can be amazing, but it can be sad at times too. But we go on a step at a time. And bringing this series to a close is bringing me some joy. I love this novel and I can't wait to share it with my Readers.


Fish Is Off the Menu in South Korea Over Radiation Fears Koreans Avoid Seafood Over Fears of Fukushima Contamination, WSJ, By KWANWOO JUN 14 Nov 13, SEOUL—"There have been no buyers yet," said fish trader Choi Mi-ja as the clock ticked toward 3 p.m., some 10 hours after her store at the Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market opened for the day.
"In 26 years in this business, I've never seen anything like this before," Ms. Choi added, standing by tanks where live, locally bred flatfish and Russian-imported king crabs were displayed.
Ms. Choi's predicament provides a taste of the psychological impact of Japan's nuclear crisis on South Korea's seafood industry. Sales of marine products have plummeted in recent months as three out of every four Koreans say they have cut back on fish consumption following leaks of radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan.
The fears come despite Seoul imposing some of the toughest restrictions on seafood imports from Japan. Since September, it has blocked all fishery imports from eight prefectures surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi plant, on Japan's Pacific coast.
Around 80% of seafood consumed in South Korea is caught locally, where there is no evidence of any impact from the nuclear disaster. Despite the facts, many Koreans are shunning seafood……..


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Israeli police arrest terrorist who allegedly murdered Esther Horgan - Watch
The video, taken from the helmet camera of the Yamam officers at the scene, shows the searches carried out by the officers.
Border Police officers arrest terrorist suspected of killing Esther Horgan, Dec. 2020 (Credit: Israel Police)
A new video released by Israel Police on Monday showed how officers in Yamam (Israel Police National Counter Terrorism Unit) found and arrested the terrorist suspected of murdering Esther Horgan, in the the Palestinian village of Toura near Jenin.
The video, taken from the helmet cameras worn by Yamam officers at the scene, shows the searches carried out by the officers and their entry into the suspect's house and his arrest.
Horgen, a woman in her 50s, was found dead last week in the Reihan Forest, close to her home in the settlement of Tal Menashe, from where she had gone out for a jog.
Her body was found on the side of a path in the forest and showed signs of violence, including to her head. Her family reported her missing on Sunday. She is survived by her husband, Benyamin, and six children. Her youngest child celebrated his bar mitzvah three months ago.
The suspect was arrested in a joint operation by the Police, the IDF and the Border Police on Thursday.
He is a 40-year-old Palestinian who has had previous involvement in security-related activity. His political affiliation isn't clear.
On Thursday at around noon, intelligence units found that the suspect was staying at his mother's house in the village of Toura.
The Yamam then arrived at the scene. With assistance from intelligence drones, the suspect was located on a rooftop and was later apprehended. He was taken in for questioning by the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency).
The Paratroopers Special Unit came to the scene after the arrest and detained family members and other suspected accomplices.
Before the attack on Tuesday, the suspect crossed the security barrier in the northern West Bank.
Udi Shaham contributed to this report.
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LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in How to Read Literature Like a Professor, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. Seresin, Indiana. "How to Read Literature Like a Professor Preface." LitCharts. LitCharts LLC, 19 Jun 2017. Web. 13 Jan 2019. Seresin, Indiana. "How... After reading Book Four: Writing about Nathan: Nathan Price in Barbara Kingsolver�s The Poisonwood Bible can easily be criticized for his overbearing, ignorant, and fanatical nature. Write a preface to the book from Nathan�s perspective that gives voice to his COMPLEX character.
How to Read Literature Like a Professor does not read like a textbook. It's a fun read that definitely taught me something (or multiple somethings!). It also inspired me to read more of the classics, as Foster references many works again and again throughout the book. When I finished, I purchased an anthology of American short stories to start practicing on!
After reading Book Four: Writing about Nathan: Nathan Price in Barbara Kingsolver�s The Poisonwood Bible can easily be criticized for his overbearing, ignorant, and fanatical nature. Write a preface to the book from Nathan�s perspective that gives voice to his COMPLEX character.
How to Read Literature Like a Professor helps us to discover those hidden truths by looking at literature with the eyes--and the literary codes--of the ultimate professional reader: the college professor.


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NIPC engages Singapore Investors on Enterprise Development
Wednesday, September 05, 2018 3.15PM / NIPC
The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) recently hosted a Business Forum in Singapore at the offices of Enterprise Singapore, the Singaporean government agency that champions enterprise development. This was as a side-line event to the Africa Singapore Business Forum (ASBF), a premier platform for business exchange and fostering trade between Africa and Asia.
In her presentation, the Executive Secretary, NIPC Ms Yewande Sadiku highlighted the on-going efforts of the Nigerian government to improve the business environment through the work of the Presidential Enabling Business and Economic Council (PEBEC) which led to the 24-point improvement in Nigeria's ease of doing business ranking and shared details of NIPC's work in identifying Singapore as a country of strategic importance for investment promotion.
Citing the efforts of NIPC in projecting Nigeria's investment climate and opportunities through the online investor's guide (iGuide), the Compendium of Investment Incentives, etc, she invited Singaporean investors to take advantage of investment opportunities in various sectors of the Nigerian economy. She also referred to NIPC's ongoing efforts to profile investment opportunities across the country to give them more visibility. The NIPC team at the event held discussions with several potential investors.
The ASBF is a biennial event organised by Enterprise Singapore to bring together business and government leaders from Africa and Asia to explore partnership and growth opportunities.
The 2018 event, the fifth edition, was held on 28-29 August 2018 and attracted 520 delegates from 44 countries. The Forum addressed critical issues relating to doing business in Africa and identified opportunities in key sectors such as infrastructure, real estate, manufacturing, digital technology, oil and gas and projects financing in Africa. NIPC made a country presentation at the event.
Nigeria's delegation to ASBF 2018 comprised of a mix of government officials and the private sector, including Nigeria's Ag. High Commissioner to Singapore, Mr Ogbole Amedu Ode, the Executive Governor of Taraba State, His Excellency, Darius Ishaku, Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Hajia Aisha Abubakar, representatives of Sokoto and Ondo States, private companies such as Jumia, Olam, Tolaram.
Enterprise Singapore has successfully facilitated close to 50 projects for Singapore companies in #Africa in the last two years. 80% of these projects were undertaken by small and medium enterprises
1.NIPC Launches Compendium of Investment Incentives in Nigeria
2.NOTN Launches Process of Preparation of a 21st Century Trade Policy for Nigeria
3.Ghana's Trade Protectionism Raises A Question
4.UK Aims to be the G-7 Leading Investor in Africa by 2022-Theresa May, Prime Minister
5.IPPA Roundtable Harps on Policy Measures to Address Illicit Trade in Nigeria
6.Invest in Nigeria as Recent Reforms foster Recovery - Deloitte
7.The Nigeria- China Trade Relations to Boost FDI in Nigeria
8.G7 Summit 2018: Commentary On Africa And Full Text Of Communiqué
9.Nigeria-China Trade: Having Banking Representative Offices in Beijing
External Factors Propel Yields to New Frontiers
Nigeria to Host 2018 Mid-Year Statutory Meetings of West African Monetary Agency
NB Appoints Mr. Emmanuel Oriakhi as Marketing Director and Member of Management Team
Patrick Akinwuntan Reconfirms Customer-Centricity In Ecobank Nigeria


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Q: PDO Wrapper Class - If Connected Check I'm writing a PDO Wrapper as a bit of a learning project and I'm trying to combine it with using dependency injection. My current set up has a factory that will set dependencies. So, for example, I'll have a form class which passes in a couple of objects to output html attributes etc.
I'm wanting to keep it like that but in my factory class, I only want to use one instance of each object, instead of making a new object everytime. An example will probably explain this much better:
class Factory {

public static function Form() {

    $html = new Html;
    $form = new Form;
    $form->html = $html;
    return $form;

}

}

And my HTML class:
class HTML {

// Outputs attributes in the given array
public function attributes($attributes = array()) {

    // Create string of HTML attributes
    foreach($attributes as $key => $attribute):
        $tags .= $key . '=' . $attribute . ' ';
    endforeach;

    return $tags;

}

}

So basically, I want to create the HTML object once in the Factory then pass that through to the Form method, which will create the form and allow my access to HTML methods.
I'm assuming I will have to setup a constructor in my Factory that will create the HTML object? The problem I see from that is that everytime I run Factory::Form, the HTML object will be created a new. Is there a simple way around that? i.e. when Factory is used, check to see if an HTML object is created, if so, use the current one.
It's probably very simple but any help would be great.

A: I'm not sure if it is exactly what you mean, but your factory class can accept parameters in Form() method, like
class Factory {
  public function Form(Html $html = NULL){
    if(is_null($html)){
      $html = new Html();
    }
   // etc.
}

And for the other question, in fact your factory class needs no constructor. You need to call the appropriate method only.
EDIT
I haven't realized that your Form method is static. I think you'd need also static field in the class, like:
class Factory {
  public static $html;

  public static function Form() {

    if(is_null($this->html)){
       $this->html = new Html;
    }
    $form = new Form;
    $form->html = $this->html;
    return $form;
  }
}

Please note that in this solution every object created with this factory will have the same $html object!

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[MP3 DOWNLOAD] Sam Justman – "Alpha And Omega"
Sam Justman kicks off his music year with the premiere of his new worship single – 'Alpha and Omega' – which can be summarized as a mellow worship offering to the King of Kings.
The multi-talented music producer/artiste began singing from an early age, with musical influences from the greats such as – Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp – just to mention a few, which in turn resulted to the birth/penning down of unique lyrics for each of his songs.
His new single – Alpha and Omega speaks solely about the omnipotent and indescribable nature of the Creator of the universe.
The Benue state born singer and graphic designer seeks to make a conscious impact with his musical projects, Alpha and Omega is certainly a good way to begin, as more projects are to follow in months to come.


Throttle's debut single 'Together' saw the Australian newcomer joins forces with ICONS Music for a notable first from the promising producer. Following his own acoustic remix and a series of high-end renditions from both Hellberg and Templeton, German duo Lyar kick things back into gear with a tropical twist on the vocal track.
Opting to play on the mellow acoustic mix over the original's big room energy, LYAR's remix plays into the popular tropical house sound whilst also opening up a flare of instrumental stamina that hits above so many of the competition. There have been many legs to Throttle's first formal solo strike, but LYAR's summer infused offering is an immediate highlight.


Sibilings Chintoo and Mintoo collect flowers and press the petals into a fine powder as they prepare for Holi, the Indian springtime Festival of Colors.
New York : Beach Lane Books, 2018.
Holī (Hindu festival) > Juvenile fiction.
Color in art > Juvenile fiction.


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AT&T Names John Emra President
by Lon Seidman August 12, 2013, 9:40 am November 14, 2022, 12:40 pm
AT&T announced that the company's regional vice president for external and legislative affairs, John Emra, will be its new Connecticut President.
Emra joined the company in his current position in 2001. He worked for AT&T in a consulting role in Washington DC prior to that and has worked in politics for more than two decades.
He is a 1992 graduate of Southern Connecticut State University and serves on a number of boards including CAPA Connecticut, the Connecticut Technology Council, Gateway Community College Foundation, and the Connecticut Economic Research Council (CERC).
AT&T's prior Connecticut President, Rodney Smith, retired earlier this summer.
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Lon Seidman is the host and producer of "Lon.TV," a consumer technology video show that is on a number of platforms including YouTube and Amazon. He creates in-depth, consumer-friendly product reviews and commentary. His YouTube channel has over 300,000 subscribers and more than 100 million views.
In addition to being a full-time content creator, Lon is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Hartford (his alma mater) where he teaches a course in entrepreneurial content creation.
Prior to becoming a full-time creator, Lon was a partner at The Safety Zone, his family's business that manufactures gloves and safety equipment. The company has locations around the globe and employs over 200 people worldwide. The Safety Zone was acquired by the Genuine Parts Corporation in 2016.
Lon is also active in public service, serving as the Chairman of the Essex Board of Education, a member of the Region 4 Board of Education, and as the Secretary / Treasurer of the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education. He was endorsed by both Democrats and Republicans for his re-election in 2021.
The views, opinions, positions, or strategies expressed by the author are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or positions of CTNewsJunkie.com.
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Lemon Pepper Tilapia is a unique fish recipe which is quite delicious in taste. Learn the preparation of this yummy recipe by following this simple method.
Start the process by heating the oven to 400 and then Cover the glass baking dish using the aluminum foil.
Sprinkle some olive oil on foil and place the fish in single layer in recipe.
Sprinkle some fresh pepper on it as per the taste.
Finally roast it uncovered on middle tray for 30mins till the fish becomes soft and can be peeled off with fork.


Don't bodge it - FIX IT!!
Have a great day and hope the weather holds for you all.
Thanks John, I've just been sorting out the weather so we've got nothing to worry about!
Doesn't look like I'm going to make it either sadly.
My car is at a recommended local independent garage having its minor oil leak fixed, but the chap's come up with a 'while we're there we may as well' list. Taking his time getting a quote put together, having volunteered to work out all the part numbers himself and speak to Porsche!
Gutted, as I (and my dad) really enjoyed last year. Will try and get to Bicester next month instead.
I'm now feeling guilty about bringing my 928, should I bring JIJ instead? I've put t'others on a SORN.
I was trawling the magazine archives for social media pics and found this from a previous ACE.
That looks awesome!... but then that's my car so I would say that!
"If it aint broke... It likely will be soon."


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Bourke Street Melbourne, Australia
Bourke Street is one of the main streets of Melbourne's Central Business District and a core feature of the Hoddle Grid. It was traditionally the entertainment hub of inner-city Melbourne and is now also a popular tourist destination and tram thoroughfare.
Bourke Street is named for Sir Richard Bourke, the Governor of New South Wales in 1837 during the drafting of the Hoddle Grid.
Designed by A.E. Johnson, the Melbourne's GPO started as a post office and small sorting space in around 1864. In 1992, the Australia Post made a rather sensational announcement of its plans to end the building as its major postal hall.
The building was dramatically refurbished and transformed into a contemporary fashion hub, now occupied by the Swedish retail giant H&M as its pioneer flagship store in Australia. Two full floors of stark white walls, floors and glass are perfect for displaying the full H&M range of fashion, homewares and cosmetics.
Delicious eateries in GPO Lane are there for mid-shopping sustenance.
The Federal Coffee inhabits a big, beautiful space in the GPO and recalls a glided age where temperance hotels or coffee palaces, ruled Melbourne. More than 130 years, the Federal is still a grand place for a swish breakfast (Great French toast) or pop in snack (ace Portuguese tarts) with of course a Genovese coffee chaser.
The Royal Arcade in Bourke Street Mall through to Little Collins Street is one of Melbourne's most treasured shopping malls. It hark back to the genteel times of the Victorian era.
Built in 1869 and renovated between 2002-2004, it houses some beautiful old shops. It is famous for Gog and Magog, the mystical creatures that guard the entrances at Little Collins Street.
Establish in 1838, David Jones is Australia's oldest department store, and the oldest in the world still trading under its original name.
The Melbourne Visitor Booth, located in the Bourke Street Mall between Swanston and Elizabeth streets, is a great place to find information on shopping, attractions, and events as well as free brochures and maps of the city.
Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia
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By Tram
Any tram along Swanston or Elizabeth Streets to Bourke Street
Two blocks north from Federation Square (about 5 minutes)
Flinders Street Railway Station, Melbourne
St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne Australia
Southern Cross Railway Station, Melbourne