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A Day in the Life of a Salesperson Without CPQ
Andy Pieroux
Sam was a President's Club award-winning salesman. He wore a Rolex watch and was in the market for a bigger house. Sam's sales record was so great that he soon received an offer that he couldn't refuse from another company in his industry.
The first few weeks at Sam's new job were wonderful. The product training was excellent, and the office buzzed with energy and excitement. His boss said that as long as he hit his target each month, Sam would survive in the job. Sam thought it was a bit early to be talking in terms of "survival" but such is the life of a salesperson.
On the last week of the month, a client spoke those magic words, "Send me your final proposal," and Sam was over the moon. He logged on to his company's CRM system, and searched for the button to generate his quote and proposal.
But there was no button.
He turned to a colleague and asked where the button was. And then another colleague. They thought he was making a joke, so they laughed and walked away. Finally, someone explained that everyone worked from spreadsheets and copied and pasted from old proposals.
It wasn't so bad – Sam was ok with spreadsheets, although the process sounded more complicated than at his last company. Just a few extra hours of work required, Sam told himself.
As the evening wore on, Sam cancelled his dinner plans and found himself more and more confused. The spreadsheets his colleagues sent him all seemed different, and the proposal templates were patchy. He attempted to ask for help again, but the other salespeople were busy with their own deals.
Finally, he admitted defeat and emailed the client to buy more time.
The next morning, a colleague took pity on Sam and helped him out, and the client accepted the proposed deal and signed the contract just before the order deadline for that month.
Sam settled down to get his order ready for processing. He found all the forms he needed, but they were unclear. Frustrated, he checked with the Order Processing Team to see if they could help, but the manic look on their faces told him that now wasn't the best time. No one could help him until the following week.
As the day drew to a close, Sam had to explain to his boss that he couldn't get the deal in on time. After a particularly harsh roasting from the boss, Sam headed home where a sleepless night awaited him.
Sam's following month wasn't much better. He closed a small deal early. But hours, which turned into days, which turned into weeks of back-and-forths with pricing managers, leasing managers, and logistics teams led to Sam lose the deal to a competitor. The competing sales person was, ironically, the newest President's Club award-winner from his last company – the company with the CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) software.
How can CPQ help Sam and your sales team? Learn the benefits in 2.5 minutes.
Andy Pieroux is the Founder and Managing Director at Walpole Partnership. Walpole Partnership are experts in implementing and upgrading CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) systems. Andy has over 20 years of experience in sales, product marketing, finance, and enterprise IT implementation which provides a wealth of knowledge when helping companies sell more and sell faster with CPQ.
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Rurouni Kenshin Tsuioku Hen - Region 0
Directed by :
Kazuhiro Furuhashi
Series Tv (Anime) (24 items)
list by G-MAN
Published 1 year, 11 months ago
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Description: About Rurouni Kenshin Based on the self-titled Manga by Nobuhiro Watsuki (published in Shonen Jump by Shueisha). Rurouni Kenshin originally aired from 1996-1998 in Japan. The story follows Himura Kenshin, a highly skilled swordsman and his journey across Japan during the Meiji era. Kenshin wanders Japan seeking forgiveness from his past of death and destruction. The story of the legendary assassin searching for redemption has been recognized worldwide as one of the greatest anime titles of all time. The hit anime would later be released to the US audience under the name "Samurai X" in 2003. As the popularity of About Rurouni Kenshin
Based on the self-titled Manga by Nobuhiro Watsuki (published in Shonen Jump by Shueisha). Rurouni Kenshin originally aired from 1996-1998 in Japan. The story follows Himura Kenshin, a highly skilled swordsman and his journey across Japan during the Meiji era. Kenshin wanders Japan seeking forgiveness from his past of death and destruction. The story of the legendary assassin searching for redemption has been recognized worldwide as one of the greatest anime titles of all time. The hit anime would later be released to the US audience under the name "Samurai X" in 2003. As the popularity of Rurouni Kenshin increased, a series of OVAs would be released as a prequel to the original series. The two OVAs entitled "Trust & Betreyal" and "Reflection" will get the releases they deserve as they will be digitally re-mastered to High Definition Blu-Ray format. Trust and Betrayal (4 part OVA)
The amazing prequel to the hit TV series Rorouni Kenshin is collected in the OVA series Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal. Set in nineteenth century Japan, journey into Kenshin's past as a young orphan where he learns his fighting skills from the great swordsman Hiko. Witness his beginnings from an idealistic youth to a cold-hearted assassin in a land torn by warfare and rebellion. Amidst all the killing and betrayal, Kenshin's world is thrown into further confusion by the arrival of a mysterious woman named Tomoe. Are Tomoe's true intentions to help Kenshin, or does she hide a secret that can destroy everything Kenshin has come to depend on. Follow them on their journey as Kenshin and Tomoe try to escape from the past and start their life anew. Learn where Kenshin received his scar and discover Kenshin's balance between trust and betrayal. ... (more) (less)
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import Keys._

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  // Common utils for all other projects.
  lazy val root = (
    scalaProject("Util")
    inject(
    )
  )
}

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Die 20. Eishockey-Weltmeisterschaft und 31. Eishockey-Europameisterschaft im Jahre 1953 fand vom 7. bis 15. März in der Schweiz in Zürich und Basel statt.

Das Turnier wurde als "Farce" empfunden, weil sich für das A-WM-Turnier nur vier Mannschaften angemeldet hatten. Es fehlten insbesondere die spielstarken Eishockeynationen Kanada und USA, aber auch die A-Gruppen Teams aus Norwegen oder Polen glänzten durch Abwesenheit. Am gleichzeitig stattfindenden B-Turnier, das als Juniorturnier bezeichnet wurde, nahmen immerhin fünf Nationen plus eine B-Vertretung der Schweiz (außer Konkurrenz) teil. Der sportliche Wert des WM-Turniers wurde noch weiter dadurch geschmälert, dass die Tschechoslowakei nach dem Tod ihres Staatspräsidenten Gottwald das Turnier abbrach und vorzeitig die Heimreise antrat. Immerhin verdankt das bundesdeutsche Team dieser Entwicklung die zweite Silbermedaille seiner WM-Geschichte und brachte den Schweden ihren ersten WM-Titel sowie ihre siebte Europameisterschaft.

Aufgrund der geringen Teilnehmerzahl wurde das Turnier in einer Doppelrunde ausgespielt.

A-Weltmeisterschaft

Spiele

Abschlusstabelle

Meistermannschaften

Europameister
 Schweden

B-Weltmeisterschaft (Junior-Turnier)

Spiele

Abschlusstabelle der B-Weltmeisterschaft

+ außer Konkurrenz

Sieger der B-Weltmeisterschaft:  Italien

Weblinks
 Spielergebnisse bei passionhockey.com

1953
Europameisterschaft 1953
Weltmeisterschaft
Weltmeisterschaft, 1953
Eishockeywettbewerb in Zürich
Sportveranstaltung in Basel

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package librato

import (
	"fmt"
	"strconv"
	"testing"

	"github.com/hashicorp/terraform/helper/acctest"
	"github.com/hashicorp/terraform/helper/resource"
	"github.com/hashicorp/terraform/terraform"
	"github.com/henrikhodne/go-librato/librato"
)

func TestAccLibratoSpace_Basic(t *testing.T) {
	var space librato.Space
	name := acctest.RandString(10)

	resource.Test(t, resource.TestCase{
		PreCheck:     func() { testAccPreCheck(t) },
		Providers:    testAccProviders,
		CheckDestroy: testAccCheckLibratoSpaceDestroy,
		Steps: []resource.TestStep{
			{
				Config: testAccCheckLibratoSpaceConfig_basic(name),
				Check: resource.ComposeTestCheckFunc(
					testAccCheckLibratoSpaceExists("librato_space.foobar", &space),
					testAccCheckLibratoSpaceAttributes(&space, name),
					resource.TestCheckResourceAttr(
						"librato_space.foobar", "name", name),
				),
			},
		},
	})
}

func testAccCheckLibratoSpaceDestroy(s *terraform.State) error {
	client := testAccProvider.Meta().(*librato.Client)

	for _, rs := range s.RootModule().Resources {
		if rs.Type != "librato_space" {
			continue
		}

		id, err := strconv.ParseUint(rs.Primary.ID, 10, 0)
		if err != nil {
			return fmt.Errorf("ID not a number")
		}

		_, _, err = client.Spaces.Get(uint(id))

		if err == nil {
			return fmt.Errorf("Space still exists")
		}
	}

	return nil
}

func testAccCheckLibratoSpaceAttributes(space *librato.Space, name string) resource.TestCheckFunc {
	return func(s *terraform.State) error {

		if space.Name == nil || *space.Name != name {
			return fmt.Errorf("Bad name: %s", *space.Name)
		}

		return nil
	}
}

func testAccCheckLibratoSpaceExists(n string, space *librato.Space) resource.TestCheckFunc {
	return func(s *terraform.State) error {
		rs, ok := s.RootModule().Resources[n]

		if !ok {
			return fmt.Errorf("Not found: %s", n)
		}

		if rs.Primary.ID == "" {
			return fmt.Errorf("No Space ID is set")
		}

		client := testAccProvider.Meta().(*librato.Client)

		id, err := strconv.ParseUint(rs.Primary.ID, 10, 0)
		if err != nil {
			return fmt.Errorf("ID not a number")
		}

		foundSpace, _, err := client.Spaces.Get(uint(id))

		if err != nil {
			return err
		}

		if foundSpace.ID == nil || *foundSpace.ID != uint(id) {
			return fmt.Errorf("Space not found")
		}

		*space = *foundSpace

		return nil
	}
}

func testAccCheckLibratoSpaceConfig_basic(name string) string {
	return fmt.Sprintf(`
resource "librato_space" "foobar" {
    name = "%s"
}`, name)
}


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Home Featured Odisha govt to sponsor Indian hockey team
Odisha govt to sponsor Indian hockey team
Thursday 15 February 2018 4:02 pm IST
In a first-of-its-kind association, Indian hockey got a new sponsor in state government of Odisha, which has decided to support the game for the next five years.
The announcement was made by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik during a grand function in New Delhi, which was also attended by both the Indian men's and women's hockey team players, International Hockey Federation (FIH) and IOA President Narinder Batra, IOA Secretary General Rajeev Mehta among other dignitaries.
During the function, Odisha government also unveiled its logo that will don the new jerseys of both the teams.
Although it is not known how much money the state is going to pump into hockey, the association holds great significance for the development of the sport.
Commenting on the association, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said: "Hockey in Odisha is more than a sport, it's a way of life, especially in our tribal regions where children learn to walk with hockey sticks.
"No wonder Odisha has produced India's finest hockey talent. This is a first where a state government will not just be promoting a sport within its boundaries but will also support and nurture India hockey. This is Odisha's gift to the nation."
SRK to perform Hockey World Cup anthem in Odisha
Odisha govt signs MoU with TTFI
Odisha govt signs MoU with Table Tennis Federation of India


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An integrated advertising campaign by the Action for Children charity launched last night (March 8th) on Channel 4.
Led by Baby Creative, the organisers released a 30-second TV clip during the Secret Millionaire in a bid to highlight issues related to children who are neglected by their parents.
Those on the lookout for design jobs might be interested in the premise of the advertisement, which told the story of Emily, depicted as a miniature toy figure that goes unnoticed in her journey through an urban landscape.
Action for Children also provides family support services and specialist help for disabled youngsters.
Also, the campaign has seen cardboard cut-outs of Emily placed across UK landmarks, which members of the public can photograph and send to sites such as Twitter and Facebook.
This part of the strategy will also encourage those who retrieve the cut-outs to log on to the organiser's website and make a donation.


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#include "library/common/extensions/filters/http/local_error/config.h"

#include "library/common/extensions/filters/http/local_error/filter.h"

namespace Envoy {
namespace Extensions {
namespace HttpFilters {
namespace LocalError {

Http::FilterFactoryCb LocalErrorFilterFactory::createFilterFactoryFromProtoTyped(
    const envoymobile::extensions::filters::http::local_error::LocalError&, const std::string&,
    Server::Configuration::FactoryContext&) {

  return [](Http::FilterChainFactoryCallbacks& callbacks) -> void {
    callbacks.addStreamFilter(std::make_shared<LocalErrorFilter>());
  };
}

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 * Static registration for the LocalError filter. @see NamedHttpFilterConfigFactory.
 */
REGISTER_FACTORY(LocalErrorFilterFactory, Server::Configuration::NamedHttpFilterConfigFactory);

} // namespace LocalError
} // namespace HttpFilters
} // namespace Extensions
} // namespace Envoy


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Mick Jagger in Recovery After Heart Valve Procedure
FRIDAY, April 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Giving millions of fans some "Satisfaction," Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is recovering and in good health after undergoing a heart valve procedure in New York City on Thursday.
Jagger is being monitored for any complications that could occur, such as excess bleeding, sources told Billboard.
The 75-year-old rocker underwent a minimally invasive procedure called transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a common procedure used to replace worn-out heart valves. Doctors accessed his heart valve using a catheter that was inserted through his femoral artery, avoiding the need to open Jagger's chest.
With TAVR, a replacement valve can be put in place without surgery by puncturing a leg artery, inserting a new valve, threading it up to the heart "and just popping it in place," explained Dr. Catherine Otto, a professor of medicine at the University of Washington in Seattle. Worn-out valves can be replaced with new ones made from metal or from animal tissue.
"It's a very short procedure -- it takes an hour or two at the most," she told American Heart Association News. The patient stays in the hospital overnight or maybe a couple of days, followed by a week or two of recovery at home, Otto added. That compares with six weeks to three months of recovery for surgery.
In Jagger's case, the recovery time after the procedure is much shorter than after surgery, but he has been instructed to rest for four to five days to permit the artery to heal, Billboard reported.
And while Jagger could be up and moving in a few days, he'll need additional recovery time before returning to the stress of live performances.
The Stones had planned to start a North American tour in April, but postponed it so Jagger could have the procedure. The tour is now scheduled to begin in July, Billboard reported.
As the recipient of a new heart valve, Jagger has plenty of company. More than 5 million Americans live with heart-valve disease. In 2013, the most recent year for which numbers are available, more than 100,000 people underwent heart-valve surgery, according to the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics.
The two valves on the heart's right side, which pump blood into the lungs, are rarely a problem, said Otto, who is also co-chair of the committee that wrote the latest American Heart Association guidelines on heart-valve disease. It's the valves on the left side, which pump blood into the body, that are most often the problem when something goes wrong, she said.
If one of these valves gets smaller, blood can't continue to flow without the heart working extremely hard, Otto told AHA News. And if a valve leaks, the heart has to pump extra blood to make up for it.
Dr. Robert Bonow is professor of cardiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, and co-author of those AHA guidelines. He said, "It's a very delicate structure that with time can become a little bit thicker and get a little bit of scar tissue."
Risk factors are similar to those that lead to heart attacks, including high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure and diabetes, Bonow told AHA News.
"But even people who have no risk factors, including athletes, can develop problems," he said.
Otto noted that symptoms can include chest pain or palpitations; shortness of breath; fatigue; lightheadedness or swelling in the ankles, feet or abdomen. But the warning signs can be "very subtle," she added. (Jagger, in fact, was spotted enjoying Miami Beach with his girlfriend and toddler son just after the band canceled upcoming tour dates because of his health.)
The good news is that barring complications, heart valve problems are usually "pretty much alleviated completely" by treatment, Otto said. "There is some risk up front, but the outcomes are excellent."
There's more on heart health at the American College of Cardiology.
SOURCES: Billboard; American Heart Association News
Surgery-Weight Management
Surgery-Gastrointestinal and General
8 Mistakes Heart Patients Make
CPR and Defibrillator Quiz
Heart Attack: Signs and Symptoms


QUOTE: "Over the years the image of the entrepreneur have gone from incubators of innovation, to he¬roes of society, to overconfident risk takers. Due to scandals during the financial crisis the latter has become most prominent. […]I've found that it is not surprising my generation seems shy to start up some¬thing new. Young graduates are not stimulated enough to take certain risks. Fear of failure is one obstacle and underestimating one's own capa¬bilities may be an even bigger one. A little over-estimation might be necessary for starting entre¬preneurs. Failing is part of that process, and that is something our society needs to start realizing. RESEARCH QUESTIONS (1) How does today's entrepreneurial climate differ from previous years and in this regard how does this affect starting entrepreneurs? – (2) In regards to funding enterprises a lot of thing have changed and are still changing. What options do young entrepreneurs have nowadays? – (3) Is it more difficult to achieve success at a young, inexperienced age, or can we also find advantages in being a young – fashion - entrepreneur, just out of school? – (4) When one takes the steps into creating a new fashion brand, sustainability issues cannot be overlooked. How important is sustainability for young fashion brands and is it even possible to be completely sustainable? – ADVICE: a short overview of the three biggest pitfalls regarding the present generation of fashion entrepreneurs. Followed by the presentation of an idea for a new community website: Allej.


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Home English For Work สัมภาษณ์งานภาษาอังกฤษ 10 คําถามสัมภาษณ์งานยอดฮิต พร้อมคำตอบที่ดีที่สุด!
1. Tell me about yourself.
มีหลายๆคนแนะนำตัวภาษาอังกฤษ ในการสัมภาษณ์งานโดยการเริ่มว่า Good morning. My name is….. I come from….. bla..bla..bla..
I am a graphic designer with five years of experience in the fashion industry.
I am a team leader and coordinate the work of small groups of graphic designers and copywriters. I am diligent about keeping up with the latest technology and design trends. That's why my boss chose me to spearhead our global re-branding initiative.
2. Why Should We Hire You?
I have years of experience balancing core curriculum requirements. Test scores increase and students gain an appreciation for the subject matter. I also have a track record coordinating large projects with other members of staff. During my second year of teaching, we established an annual fundraising event. The event brings in enough money each year to fund equipment for the school's labs.
In my current role as an IT Systems Technician, I work in cross-functional teams. I work with systems engineers and programmers to provide technical help and support. I also customize software to fit the company's needs, resulting in cost savings. I work daily with Microsoft Active Directory.
4. Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?
I've been with General Hospital for almost three years now. I love the team of nurses and doctors that I work with every day. I've had the privilege of training half of my team – five other RNs. At the same time, I've always wanted to work as a Registered Nurse at Miracle Memorial Hospital. I've always admired its innovative caretaking practices. I want to expand my knowledge and capabilities as a nurse and I can do that at Miracle Memorial.
After a change in management, one of the new supervisors decided to modify the scheduling. As one of the more recently hired RNs, the supervisor wanted to change my shifts from day shifts to night shifts. At the time I was unable to work such hours and had to decline her offer.
5. What Is Your Greatest Strength?
Writing is my strongest skill. In my recent marketing position, I increased the readership for our internal communications. I took a creative approach and rewrote the style guide. The result was an increase in readership from less than 100 employees a day to over 500 over the course of a month.
6. What Is Your Greatest Weakness?
During my employee review, I told my supervisor that I had trouble with teamwork. I asked if there was a way I could improve. I signed up for a series of internal workshops and team building exercises. I also joined several of the company's charity initiatives. The events helped me practice the things I learned during the workshops. My supervisor complimented me on my progress after a half year of hard work.
7. Why Do You Want This Job?
PricewaterhouseCoopers is one of the most prestigious places for an accountant to work. If I worked for you, I would be part of a company that represents 85% of the largest public and private businesses in the US. You are also known for training and developing the skill sets of your employees. That's something I want to be a part of and admire.
8. Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?
Being a Chef is my passion, but in five years I'd like to say that I've added other aspects of restaurant work to my skill set. That's why I've applied for such a versatile position. I'd like to spend the next several years learning how to operate a restaurant. I will get priceless experience and training at a Michelin-rated restaurant.
9. What Is Your Management Style?
For example, I had trouble holding my team accountable for missing deadlines. There was no single management style I could employ to accommodate their needs. So, I started with anonymous surveys to identify underlying problems. I followed up with a group session where we collectively set objectives. Then I backed off and let the team work together to motivate each other. I kept an open door policy for those who needed more direct assistance. The team began to meet their deadlines 90% of the time up from 40%.
10. Do You Have Any Questions for Me?
Yes! I have a couple of questions for you.
Can you tell me about the job?
What does a typical day look like at the company?
What kind of tasks will be my primary concern?
Why do you love working here?
Can you tell me a little bit about the team I will work with?


Do you think jazz music is difficult to grasp? It's not. Jazz music can be very interesting!
Jazz is one of the most popular music genres around the world, however it's not the same case in Hong Kong. There is a lack of jazz performances in certain districts.
Different types of jazz music are explained and demonstrated through a quartet performance.
Details will be announced at Facebook and website in Phase 2. Stay tuned!
Content: In this 1-hr workshop, instructors will explain the basic playing techniques of jazz and the theories of playing as an ensemble.
Wong Tak Chung, Patrick Lui and Alan Kwan are local musicians actively performing in Hong Kong's jazz community. They have appeared in various concerts and cultural programmes, including Jazz-go-Central and Jazz-go-Fringe at the Fringe Club, Jazz Marathon for International Jazz Day, Jazz Re-Visit, etc. The ensemble has also organised jazz big bands and hosted workshops in Hong Kong and abroad.
The Presenter reserves the right to change the programmes and substitute speaker / demonstrators.


With all the different types of cookware, it can be hard to know which one is best for you. enamel and non-enamel raw iron are two of the best high-quality options out there. Today we are going to be talking about their differences and why one might be better for your kitchen.
First things first. Let's talk about what enamel is. Enamel is a glass coating that is fused to raw iron at a very high temperature. The coating is designed to keep the iron protected. When hardened, it becomes a smooth, extremely durable, non-stick surface that is easy to clean.
Enamel is great for cooking things on high heat like searing large meats. It is also great for cooking acidic foods and simmering things for a long time. Anything that could potentially damage the seasoning on your raw iron is the perfect place to use enamel. Because of its smooth surface, the cleaning process for enamel is just about as easy as it gets. If you are new to cast iron, enamel may the perfect place to start.
Despite the many benefits of enameled cookware, there are still many situations where seasoned iron is a better option. Cast iron and carbon steel are the two most common types of raw iron cookware. Their surfaces are virtually indestructible, and under normal cooking conditions, they are nearly impossible to damage. They require a protective coating of baked on oil called seasoning to give them a non-stick surface. This makes them more ideal for situations where your enamel might be damaged. Such as use on the grill or campfire. With a well-seasoned surface, raw iron can achieve a better non-stick coating than enamel, making it well suited for delicate foods like eggs and crepes.
Think of them like tools meant for certain applications. Find the one that's right for you and put it to work.


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RANDY GRIFFITH THE TRIBUNE-DEMOCRAT
Airport Lands $150,000 Grant for Hangar Upgrades
A major rehabilitation project for Johnstown airport hangars have received a $150,000 boost in the form a a state grant.
The John Murtha Johns-town-Cambria Airport's grant was part of $8.8 million in state investments at 23 airports, Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday.
"Maintaining and expanding opportunities in our transportation system includes the more than 400 airports in our state," Wolf said.
"Hundreds of thousands of jobs are supported by aviation in Pennsylvania, and these investments will help them operate safely, expand to meet demands, or attract more growth."
Four general aviation hangars are being refurbished in the $400,000 project, airport manager RaNell Fenchak said.
Work includes roof replacements and roof repairs, painting and hangar door replacements, she said.
By working on one of the multi-unit hangars at a time, existing tenants are able to keep their aircraft inside by shifting to one of three vacant units, she said.
"We have moved things around with assistance from the fixed base operator (Nulton Aviation)," Fenchak said.
Some of the roofs have been leaking and there were problems with the doors, so the tenants are pleased that the work is being done, she said.
"Everybody has been very cooperative to get people moving planes around," Fenchak said.
Although many associate the airport with commuter air service and military uses, the private pilots and business aviation represent a key area for the operation, said David Kalina, president of the Johnstown-Cambria County Airport Authority.
"We are a source of serving the pilots of the community, and they are a source of revenue for the airport," Kalina said.
Hangar rent brought in more than $130,000 through the first six months of the year, or about 25 percent of the operating budget.
"It is a great source of revenue for the airport," Kalina said.
The hangars also help establish the Johnstown airport as a general aviation hub, leading to additional fuel sales and landing fees, Kalina said.
State Sen. John Wozniak, D-Westmont, said investing in transportation helps connect area businesses to national and international markets.
"A first-rate airport enhances business potential and creates better access to the region," Wozniak said. "The John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport is an incredible resource for the region."
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Curtis Strange had the nervous opening round thousands of other golfers have had at the U.S. Open. That round had four bogeys, only three birdies and enough putting problems to send him directly from 18 pressure-packed holes to a session on a practice green.
Had Strange had this day almost any other year, he would still be the story of the 90th U.S. Open. He'd still be in position to became the first man in 85 years to win three consecutive Opens and looking forward to three more days when every eye in the sport would be focused on him.
Instead, Strange picked an incredible day to shoot an average U.S. Open opening round. He picked a day that followed a night of soaking rains, a muggy, still day when putting greens turned mushy and the traditional hard fairways stayed that way.
The result of all this was a round unlike any other the U.S. Open has seen, this on the second-longest Open course in history and in a tournament that prides itself on making par a sometimes unreachable goal.
Strange ended the first day almost out of the running, shooting a one-over-par 73 and trailing co-leaders Tim Simpson, Jeff Sluman and Scott Simpson by seven strokes.
Sluman and the two Simpsons, who aren't related, have yet to win a tournament this year, but Thursday they each blistered Medinah Country Club with course-record 6-under-par 66s. When the Open visited here 15 years ago, no one broke par. On this day, three golfers shattered the course record.
They were only part of Thursday's story. A record 39 players, one-quarter of the field, broke par. The previous record of 24 was established in the second round of the 1985 Open at Oakland Hill Country Club in Birmingham, Mich. The previous record for sub-par scores in a first round was 21 last year at Oak Hill.
The Simpsons and Sluman led the tournament, but dozens of others were in contention, including Steve Jones and Mike Donald, who were at 67; Mark Brooks and John Huston at 68; Billy Ray Brown, Emlyn Aubrey nd Bob Tway at 69. Seven others were within four strokes and 12 more were within five.
Jack Nicklaus, who said this might be his last U.S. Open (his qualifying exemption runs out since his last Open championship was 10 years ago), was also in contention with an even-par 72.
Strange wasn't the only familiar name to have problems. Greg Norman, the tour's leading money winner, and Masters champion Nick Faldo were six strokes back at 72.
The mantle of tournament favorite wrapped itself snugly around the shoulders of Scott Simpson, who has finished sixth in the Open twice since winning in 1987.
However, while Strange has gotten the two trophies, it's Simpson who quietly rolled up the better combined score for the three tournaments. He had an erratic 1989, finishing out of the money five times and in serious contention only twice. He placed seventh at the Masters.
"This wasn't the same course we practiced on this week," said Tim Simpson, who missed the cut in the 1988 and 1989 Opens. "The greens were really soft. I knew the USGA wouldn't do it, so God did."
Rains delayed Thursday morning's start by 30 minutes and Tim Simpson took advantage of the conditions by going out and playing something approaching a perfect round of golf. He didn't miss a fairway or a green all day and threw himself into a position he hasn't been in too often (he shot 64 to lead the Masters for one day, but followed with a 78).
Although he hasn't won in 1990, Tim Simpson was the PGA's sixth-leading money winner in 1989. The tour knows him for one of its best iron games, but Thursday he played the classic Open round - hitting his drives straight and pushing his iron shots close enough to the pins.
He proved again that sometimes less is more. A career that hadn't raised an eyebrow turned around 3 1/2 years ago when his daughter, Katie, almost died during her difficult birth. Eighteen months later, he changed his approach to putting, and since then, he has been one of the tour's most consistent players.
"I was consumed by golf," he said, "and after Katie lived, I promised myself I wouldn't let it control me. I still care and I still work hard, but it's not everything."
He proved that in his preparation for this Open. He went salmon fishing in Alaska for two weeks, returning to his Atlanta home on Monday long enough to fetch his clubs and a change of clothes.
He finished the day without a single bogey. He began with a birdie on the third hole, a 412-yard toughie that, he said: "started my day off. I hit a driver perfect and was right there the right of the way."
Published correction ran Saturday, June 16, 1990. A photo caption incorrectly identified golfer Scott Simpson as Tim Simpson.


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According to ArchDaily, "Today, Michel Rojkind is widely known as one of Mexico's most successful, and at times flamboyant, architects of the 21st century. But in spite of his success, his path to architecture was never straightforward; before founding Rojkind Arquitectos, he spent over a decade as a drummer in pop-rock band Aleks Syntek y La Gente Normal, an experience which he actually credits with sparking his interest in architecture." reSITE 2018 is excited to feature Michel Rojkind as the first keynote speaker of the June Prague's conference.
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1. Circumference is measured at breast height (1.37 m or 4.5 feet above ground level or the germination point). If a burl or obstruction makes this location unsuitable or unrepresentative, measure at the most suitable point and make note of the actual measurement height. If your measuring tape is too stiff or too short, you can use a string or rope, but make sure it is made of non-stretch material.
2. If the tree forks at or below 1.37 m, record circumference at the narrowest place below the lowest fork. Make note of the actual measurement height. If this puts the measurement location on the ground, the trees should be considered separate individuals.
3. If the tree is on a slope, measure circumference at 1.37m up the trunk on both the high and the low sides of the slope. Record the average of these two measurements. If the tree is on a steep slope, take one measurement. This measurement should be taken at 1.37m up from the midpoint of the trunk (the estimated germination point of the tree). If the slope is extreme, you may need to measure circumference higher up. Always make note of the measurement height if it differs from 1.37m.
4. If the tree is leaning, circumference measurements should be taken at 1.37m up from the axis of the tree base, following the lean of the trunk. Circumference must be measured at a right angle to the trunk, otherwise circumference will be overestimated.


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Ferdinand Christoph Harpprecht (* 3. Juni 1650 in Tübingen; † 9. November 1714 ebenda, Herzogtum Württemberg) war ein Württemberger Rechtswissenschaftler der Frühen Neuzeit.

Leben
Ferdinand Christoph Harpprecht wurde als Sohn des Johann Christoph Harpprecht und der Anna Maria (1629–1672, Tochter des Jura-Professors Martin Neuffer) in Tübingen geboren. Nachdem er an der Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen Philosophie, Rechtswissenschaften und Kirchenrecht studiert hatte, wurde er 1673 zum Doctor iuris utriusque promoviert.

Während seines Studiums setzte sich Ferdinand Christoph Harpprecht diskursiv mit den Paradigmen Wolfgang Adam Lauterbachs auseinander, einem der bedeutendsten Juristen des usus modernus pandectarum in jenen Jahren in Württemberg. Lauterbachs Theorien prägten Harpprecht entschieden.

Nach seinen Examina und seiner Promotion zum Doktor beider Rechte, wirkte Harpprecht für fünf Jahre als Anwalt in eigener Kanzlei. Es wird überliefert, er habe nur zwei Prozesse in jenen Jahren verloren. Herzog Friedrich Karl berief Harpprecht zum Sachwalter. In dieser Aufgabe begleitete Harpprecht seinen Herzog am 4. August 1677 an den Kaiserlichen Hof nach Wien. Es ist das Verdienst von Harpprechts Verhandlungsgeschick, dass Herzog Friedrich Karl im November desselben Jahres vom Kaiser in Wien die Vormundschaft für Eberhard Ludwig erhielt und damit die Regentschaft für Eberhard Ludwig und somit die Administration des Herzogtums Württemberg.
Zur Würdigung seines Verhandlungsgeschicks ernannte Herzog Friedrich Karl Harpprecht am 27. Dezember 1677 zu seinem Herzoglichen Geheimen Rat.

Am 28. Mai 1678 wurde er zum Juraprofessor an der Universität Tübingen ernannt. Die Wahl, die auf des Herzogs Empfehlung stattfand, endete einstimmig für ihn. Seit dem gleichen Jahr fungierte er auch als Rat des Grafen von Wolkenstein. Später wurde er in Mömpelgart Bevollmächtigter und tätigte dort 1680 als solcher im Namen des Herzogs Geschäfte. Zum Hofgerichtsassessor wurde Harpprecht am 18. Oktober 1688 ernannt, außerdem ernannte man ihn zum Pfalzgraf.

Harpprechts Vorlesungen an der Universität wurden reich besucht, auch von Menschen anderer Länder. Zudem wurde ihm mehrmals aufgetragen, Rechtsgutachten zu erstellen. Aufgrund seiner Fähigkeiten erhielt er Lehrangebote von den Universitäten Heidelberg, Frankfurt an der Oder, Helmstedt und Gießen, welche er allerdings nicht annahm. Die Tübinger Universität, der er treu blieb, setzte ihn zwischen 1683 und 1714 sieben Mal als ihren Rektor ein.

Seine Werke waren sehr beliebt. Er verfasste daneben etwa 90 Disputationen. Dabei behandelt er bevorzugt das römische Zivilrecht und Erbrecht. Neben seinen juristischen und universitären Tätigkeiten befasste er sich mit Theologie, angeregt wurde er dabei durch seinen Vater Johann Christoph und seinen Bruder Mauritius David. Er las theologische Schriften und soll bis zum Jahr 1703 seine Handbibel 29 Mal durchgelesen haben, sodass er große Teile des alten und des neuen Testamentes auswendig wusste. Jeden Morgen und Abend hat er außerdem geistliche Gesänge gehalten. Harpprechts letzter Wunsch war es, das Kirchenlied Was Gott thut, das ist wohlgethan zu hören. Dann starb er am Morgen des 9. November 1714 in Tübingen.

Johann August Ritter von Eisenhart beschreibt Harpprecht als "gewinnende Persönlichkeit von vornehmem Aeußern und hübschen, ebenmäßigen Gesichtszügen".

Familie
Ferdinand Christoph Harpprecht entstammte einer württembergischen Juristenfamilie. Deren Stammvater Johannes Christoph Harpprecht (1560–1639) war ein Sohn des gleichnamigen Landwirts († 1564). Dessen Sohn Christoph (1596–1637) wirkte als Jurist, Christophs Sohn Johann Christoph Harpprecht ist der Vater von Ferdinand Christoph. Er hat außerdem einen bekannten Bruder, Mauritius David Harpprecht, Vater des Johann Heinrich Freiherr von Harpprecht.

Ferdinand Christoph schloss zwei Ehen:
 3. Oktober 1673 in Tübingen mit Anna Magdalena († 1682), Tochter des Mediziners Georg Balthasar Metzger
 9. Juni 1683 in Tübingen mit Marie Magdalena (1663–1727), Tochter des Juristen David Scheinemann
Beiden Ehen entstammen 15 Kinder, der ersten der Jurist Georg Friedrich Harpprecht, dessen Sohn Christoph Friedrich Harpprecht war ebenfalls Jurist. Ein weiterer Sohn Ferdinands war Johannes (1693–1750), Tübinger Bürgermeister und Vater des Christian Ferdinand Harpprecht.

Werke
 Consilia Tubingensia (drei Bände; Tübingen 1695 bis 1701)
 Responsa juris civ. et crim. (sechs Bände; Tübingen 1701)
 Consultationes crimin. et civiles (zwei Bände; Tübingen 1710 bis 1712; Bd. 1: , Bd. 2: )
 Dissertationes academicae (Tübingen 1692 und 1737; Sammlung der Dissertationen; )

Literatur

 Gabriele Nieder: Ferdinand Christoph Harpprecht (1650–1714). Tübingen 2011.

Weblinks

Ferdinand Christoph Harpprecht in https://www.deutsche-biographie.de/sfz26092.html

Rechtswissenschaftler (17. Jahrhundert)
Rechtswissenschaftler (18. Jahrhundert)
Jurist in der Frühen Neuzeit
Rektor (Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen)
Hochschullehrer (Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen)
Tübinger Professorengalerie
Person (Württemberg bis 1803)
Deutscher
Geboren 1650
Gestorben 1714
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Q: Swift subclass of AVAudioSession not working at runtime I have a Swift subclass of AVAudioSession as:
//  AudioSession.swift

class AudioSession: AVAudioSession

and I have some methods in it, for ex:
func setToSpeaker() throws {
 ...
}

now, when I call this method from an objC class:
[[AudioSession sharedInstance] setToSpeakerAndReturnError: nil];

This compiles fine, and it seems that the compiler has all the necessary information about the swift class being a subclass of AVAudioSession as I'm also able to call superclass methods on it such as:
[[AudioSession shared] setActive: true error: nil];

but when I run this the program crashes on calling any method of this subclass, with error:

'-[AVAudioSession setToSpeakerAndReturnError:]: unrecognized selector sent to instance 0x170008510'

I looked further in the debugger and found that at runtime any instance of my subclass 'AudioSession' is treated as an instance of 'AVAudioSession' that's why there's an unrecognized selector exception.
Why this might be happening, can anyone give a clue?

A: As I can not see the code inside your setToSpeaker function how you start the AudioEngine or what ever which is marked as throws. e.g audioEngine.start() can throws and you already have marked your setToSpeaker function also throws try to mark your function with fileprivate
fileprivate func setToSpeaker() throws {
     .....

   // here if your using the do try and catch for your audioEngine.start()
  // now you can simply start the audio engine
  audioEngine.start()
}

As your function can throw you have to use try and catch in objective-C
@try {
   [[AudioSession sharedInstance] setToSpeaker];
}
@catch (NSException *exception) {
    NSLog(@"Something missing...");
}
@finally {

}

Or don't mark your function with throws in your swift file
func setToSpeaker() {

  do {
        try audioEngine.start()
    } catch {
        // if audioEngine throws now just printing the localized string
        print(error.localizedDescription)
    }
}

call directly from Objective-C No need for @try and @catch

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That seems simple enough. Thanks.
One more question. I'm also deleting emissions. Of the 4 seleniods that were in the rats nest, what do I need to keep? Isn't one for fuel and one I need to use for boost or something? I remember reading it somewhere but I can't remember now or find where it was.
According to rotary resurrection I don't need the turbo boost solenoid if I'm running a straight exaust, which I'm gonna be running open downpipe for now until I can afford exaust.
And from what I read I don't need the fuel pressure solenoid either so I don't need any of the solenoids from the rats nest. Yes?
Hmmm I've been doing some reading... If i run a open exaust I'm going to get boost creep. Does this mean I have to get a fuel cut defender? Is there anything else I need. I know I want to get a wideband to make sure I don't lean out. Am I going to need a boost controller?
This is a good diagram for emissions removal. You don't need any of the solenoids. If you remove the rat's nest, you'll have to route new fuel lines because you'll be removing some of the metal fuel line along with the nest.
So with this diagram, it's Lunchbox Critter's JDM engine w/ rat's nest removal. The yellow stuff, his didn't come with, so ignore the fact that it's yellow. Remove the ACV, the rat's nest, the AWS, and all the stuff in grey. The blue is new vacuum lines. You still need the pulsation damper, don't remove it. The cold start system can go in the trash.
Yeah, you can ditch the boost solenoid, but you'll need a manual boost controller. With an open exhaust you'll have boost creep pretty bad. Even with the upgraded S5 wastegate design, you'll still experience it. The only way to stop it is by porting the wastegate and restricting the exhaust a little. Yeah, with a restrictive exhaust you'll lose some power, but you won't lean your engine out and kill it. Better to be safe than sorry. You can make an exhaust restrictor plate. Trace the downpipe flange on some paper, cut the outline of the flange on some sheet steel, then swiss cheese the middle. It allows enough flow, but restricts it just enough to prevent boost creep.
AGeen you are seriously a life saver. Or atleast a motor saver. I'm mostly done with the emissions removal but that diagram deffinatly helps with some of the vacume lines and **** I wasn't sure about though thanks.
So even if I restrict the exhaust I still need to port the wastegate?
I'm thinking I'm going to cut up my old exaust and use the muffler and some of the pipe off it to restrict the exhaust some. Just have to make a flange to bolt it to the downpipe.
I talked to my buddy and came to the conclusion my best bet would be a wideband and safc.... Unfortunatly I can't afford that So I'm going to port the wastegate, get one of those cheap $10 manual boost controllers off of ebay, and cut up my old exhaust to restrict it a little. Any advice on those ebay manual boost gauges? Any car part that cheap seems like it would be crap but I guess there's not really much to it.
There are mixed reviews about the Ebay MBC. I wouldn't buy one personally. You can find writeups if you do a google search about how to make your own. That way, at least you know what's going into making it.
A wideband is a great investment. I think everyone who owns a modified turbocharged car should have one. SAFC.... I learned my lesson with it. It's really limited to what you can and can't do, and you're better off just saving your money and getting an Rtek ecu or some sort of standalone. My Megasquirt ECU cost me around $400, but I had to build it myself. There are tons of writeups on how to build them specifically for the FC. Just make sure you follow only one set of instructions.
What kind of downpipe do you have? If it's the stock one, then one of the flanges on the stock exhaust should work I believe. Otherwise, Mazdatrix sells flanges.
By the way, the boost controller is designed to RAISE your boost. It can't really limit it more than the spring. The reason you'll need one is that once you restrict the exhaust, the stock spring is (like you said) only 5 psi. The MBC will raise the pressure up to stock level (I forget what S5 is now). It's all about safety.
I don't know what kind of downpipe I have. I bought it off some did who bought a whole turbo exhaust off ebay for $600. He had an n/a though so didn't need the downpipe. It looks nice though. Has the spot for the 02 sensor and everything. The mazdatrix flange looks like it would work though. Is the stock 3"?
And my old exhaust isn't stock. It's some hack job the previous owner put on. It's all just welded together.
I've heard about the megasquirt, I'll have to check it out. Was $400 new? That's cheap as **** for an ecu isn't it? I'll have to lookup what you mean about building it. I would rather do it that way anyway. I like doing **** myself rather then just buying it ready to go.
If I get a wideband for now, it's just going to tell me if I'm leaning our right? So I know to take it easy. I don't understand how you need a wideband to see it and a safc to ajust it. It seems like one thing should be able to do both. I guess I would have to see them set up to understand.
You got a thread or anything on your build? I'd love to see it.
I wideband is like a speedo, it can tell you how fast you're going but you still have to press the pedals to do anything about it. A wideband monitors your air/fuel ratio which is influenced by a number of factors, but for simplicity sake we'll just say it measures how much fuel the engine is getting.
The stock computer does just fine at stock boost levels (you are using a turbo ecu right?) but above that you have to "add fuel" to keep your A/F from getting too high (leaning out). To do that you either have to use a piggy back type system (SAFC) that tricks the ecu by telling it incorrect values to get the desire result; an in between (Rtek) which is built off the factory ecu and allows you to change the values that it uses to calculate fuel deliever; or a full stand alone (megasquirt, haltech, etc) that completely replaces the ecu altogether and gives you full control over every aspect of running your engine.
Regardless; a wideband is the first step (if you're wise) but it can't do the job by itself. The Rtek and stand alone ecu's can log wideband output to help you tune, which makes it seem like you are viewing A/F and tuning w/ the same device, however in reality, it is simply displaying the wideband value to make tuning easier.
As for that boost controller, as AGreen stated it can only raise boost, not lower it, so in your situation it has the potential to do far more harm than good, Especially since you have an S5 turbo (assuming, since its an S5 motor...) If it were an S4 there MIGHT be a reason to add a boost controller, since twin scroll was eliminated, but that is a non-factor for you. I would forget about it until you get the ecu situation straightened out and get some higher capacity injectors. Even w/ a ported wastegate, and a spring on the wastegate arm boost wants to creep on my stock S5 turbo when the weather gets cool.
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Scrap the SAFC idea, there are plenty of better ways to control fuel, like the Rtek 2.1 ECU(digitaltuning.com). The wideband is a monitor of what the air/fuel ratio is, you need an ECU capable of adjusting the fuel curve to change the air/fuel ratio. Also if you have the S5 manifold/turbo then porting isn't as necessary because the wastegate is a better design than the S4. It will still creep a little especially if you have a free flowing intake as well, but with an FCD or higher flowing secondary injectors you will be fine.
Wow thanks for all the info guys.
So what do you think my best/ cheapest bet would be for now just to get the car road worthy? If I can find some mufflers and maybe a cat to add to the exhaust would that solve my problem until I have the money for rtek and a wideband?
And yes Sharingan, I have a s4 turbo ecu. They guy I bought it from said it was chipped. Would that mean it possibly has a rtek or something like it? I pulled the top to try to look but I don't know what I'm looking at. I didn't see anything that looked aftermarket. How can I tell if it's chipped?
And if it does have a rtek, or when I'm ready to buy one, all I would need is bigger secondary injectors and a FCD?
For now, just put an exhaust on it, with a stock downpipe it won't matter what kind of cat back you have it won't creep. Hell, I didn't creep running open stock downpipe. Don't bother with an FCD, its a waste of time and money that you could put towards an Rtek or other standalone, which would delete the fuel cut feature altogether.
That being said, plenty of people run FCD's and crank up the fuel pressure and/or run larger secondaries and do just fine. Far from optimal but its usually safe.
Do i have to have the stock downpipe? I just spent $80 on the aftermarket one... I got a couple mufflers and can probably find a cat somewhere so should that be good? I'll just keep an eye on the boost.
well if you have an aftermarket dp then thats fine, throwing a cat in the mix can only help. Might wanna pull the turbo and port the wastegate to the limit of the stock flapper just so you won't have to pull it once the car is running.
I heard of the plate having numerous holes, but this works just as well. This way, you can use the downpipe you bought. Just get some 3" pipe and one of the 3" flanges from Mazdatrix, weld up some exhaust piping back to a muffler and you'll be golden. Slap the restrictor in between the flanges and your boost creep is gone.
I was planning on pulling the turbo on saturday to port the wastegate but then 1sweet7 and a couple other people said that since the s5 wastegate design is better, porting isn't really as necessary. So should I still do it?
AGreen if i go that route your saying I should go downpipe->restrictor pipe->3' pipe->muffler? And if I do that am I still going to need to port the wastegate?
Got some parts in the mail... Mazda oem rad hoses, fuel filter, and a bunch of intake gaskets. Also got the Bonzai block off plate kit and omp elimination kit, and a used stock bov from a guy on here.
Got the brakes mostley hooked up. Just got to run the vacume line for the booster and bleed them.
You said that its an S5 motor? Correct me if im wrong but, you shouldn't have eleminate the OMP, S5 motors have a safe mode they enter when the OMP stops working. Unless your going to use an Rtek, so if I missed that just disregard this.
I did not know that. It would be the ecu that does the safemode though correct? I'm running an s4 ecu.
Oh and does anyone know if i can use my s4 na bac on my s5 t2 motor? It fits but I don't know if it would work right. I hear getting it to idle is a pain in the *** without it.
You will be running the S4 ecu, so you will not need the OMP if you premix. The S4 ecu doesn't go into limp mode if the OMP goes bad like the S5 ecu does. You can use the NA BAC, but you won't have an idle adjustment. The TII BAC has a screw on it to adjust the idle speed.
Oh good your using the S4 ecu, I just wanted to give you a heads up about that issue, build looks good keep it up!
First, do I need a knock sensor? I have a spot for one in both rotor housings. The motor didn't come with one though and my n/a didn't have one so I wouldn't have anything to plug it into on the harness right?
Is the thing circled in red the oil pressure sensor and does it look like it's plugged in the right place? And I think the thing under it is for coolant. it's capped on my other motor si I don't know what it's suppose to go to? Should I cap it?
Now for the bov/ air bypass valve. According to my haynes book that's where it goes which makes sense. Now where does the other end go? I'm thinking where the red line goes on the intercooler pipe but it doesn't line up to great. Do I just run a big vacume line? The green vacume port circled is suppose to go to my bac according to my manual but I'm not running one for now so can it just go to any vacume port on the uim? And the port circled in blue, I have no idea where that goes.
Last question is, since I'm not running a bac what do I do with the coolant lines that go to it. I know where the one in the front cover comes from but I don't know where it goes after it comes out the other side of the bac. Do I just run a line without the bac or do I cap them.
I couldn't find any of this on 7club and team fc3s is down for maintenance.


Resilience in the property market would provide some cushion for China's economy as sectors such as manufacturing and retail are hit by trade war tensions and weak consumer confidence, Reuters reported.
Average new home prices in China rose faster in March as compared to February, according to Reuters' calculation of data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday.
The top shareholder of Asiana Airlines, Kumho Industrial, said on Monday it would sell its entire stake in the debt-ridden carrier to keep it afloat, Reuters reported. That followed weeks of financial uncertainty after the carrier failed to win auditors' sign-off on its 2018 financial statements, which triggered warnings of credit ratings downgrades, according to the Reuters report. For its part, Kumho Industrial saw its stock jump 6.62 percent.
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said "some sort of protectionism" around global trade was the "most serious risk involved in the global economy," in an interview with CNBC that aired on Monday.
Kuroda's comments come as the U.S and Japan kicked off trade talks in Washington on Monday. U.S. President Donald Trump has made it clear he is unhappy with Japan's $69 billion trade surplus with the United States and wants a two-way agreement to address it.
Japanese Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi told reporters that he had a "frank and good exchange" with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, with the two set to meet again on Tuesday, Reuters reported.
The Chinese made unprecedented proposals on forced technology transfers, a sticking point in the negotiations, Reuters reported earlier. U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Sunday that the U.S. is open to facing penalties if it doesn't comply with an agreed-upon trade deal. However, Mnuchin also said Monday the two sides still have lots of work ahead of them.
"Even if we are seeing and hearing a deal announced anytime soon, we would rather think this is not a game changer because most of this is already (priced) in," Tuan Huynh, chief investment officer and head of of discretionary portfolio management, emerging markets at Deutsche Bank Wealth Management, told CNBC's "Capital Connection" on Tuesday.
"We would even expect maybe investors would use this as a trigger point to take some profits," he said.
The Australian dollar changed hands at $0.7148 after touching an earlier high of $0.7175. The moves came following the release of minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia's April monetary policy meeting.
In its meeting minutes, the Australian central bank said an interest rate cut would "likely be appropriate" in the event that "inflation did not move any higher and unemployment trended up."
— CNBC's Fred Imbert and Saheli Roy Choudhury, and Reuters, contributed to this report.


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Cory McGee
Event: 1500m
PR: 4:06.67 (2013)
Current Residence: Boston, Mass.
Hometown: Pass Christian, Miss.
High School: Pass Christian '10
College: Florida '14
Coach: Mike Holloway
Events & Rankings
USATF Championships
2013 USATF Outdoor bronze medalist (4:29.70)
2011 USATF Junior champion (4:21.91)
2010 USATF Junior bronze medalist (4:27.98)
International Championships
2011 PanAm Junior champion (4:35.46)
Collegiate Championships
2013 NCAA Outdoor runner-up (4:13.94)
McGee started running with her father Jim when she was only nine. When her family lived in Greece for her father's job, McGee was inspired as she watched the 2004 Olympics, and she even ran her first cross country race in Cairo, Egypt. With her family back home in Mississippi in 2005, McGee began to turn heads as the top distance runner in the state. She won her first cross country state title while in eighth grade, and she went on to win four more cross country and 17 track titles. Despite finishing third at USA Outdoors in 2013, McGee didn't have the necessary B standard to compete at the World Championships, however on July 13, McGee ran a personal best and bettered the B standard of 4:09.00 by two and half seconds in 4:06.67.
2014: 4th at NCAA Indoors Mile (4:39.61); 4th at NCAA Indoors Distance Medley 11:12.12); 2nd at NCAA Outdoors (4:19.19); 7th at USA Outdoor 1500m (4:12.16)
2013: 10th in 1500m prelim at World Outdoors (4:12.33); 7th at Heusden (4:06.67); 3rd at USA Outdoors (4:29.70); 2nd at NCAA Outdoors (4:13.94); 2nd at SEC Outdoors 1500m (4:15.80), 6th in 5,000m (16:21.86); 5th in prelim heat at NCAA Indoors mile (4:35.33); 1st at SEC Indoors mile (4:35.33), 2nd in 3,000m (9:15.67)
2012: 8th in prelim heat at Olympic Trials 1500m (4:17.76); 6th at NCAA Outdoors 1500m (4:14.95); 2nd at SEC Outdoors 1500m (4:15.46), 6th in 800m (2:05.39); 5th at NCAA Indoors DMR (11:08.60), 5th in prelim heat of mile (4:45.30); 3rd at SEC Indoors mile (4:41.36, 3rd in 3,000m (9:26.23), 3rd in DMR (11:18.46)
2011: 1st at PanAM Jr. 1500m (4:35.46); 1st at USA Juniors 1500m (4:21.91); 10th at NCAA Outdoors 1500m (4:19.18); 2nd at SEC Outdoors 1500m (4:27.45), 8th in 800m (2:09.07); 10th at NCAA Indoors mile (4:41.52); 1st at SEC Indoors mile (4:41.10), 8th in 3,000m (9:36.25)
2010: 3rd at USA Juniors 1500m (4:27.98); 4th at New Balance HS mile (4:50.54); 12th at adidas GP HS (5:05.52); 3rd at Boston Indoor Games HS mile (4:50.06); 1st at Millrose Games HS mile (4:52.77)
2009: 9th at World Youth 1500m (4:30.20); 3rd at Nike Outdoor mile (4:52.42); 3rd at Nike Indoor mile (4:49.42); 4th at Boston Indoor Games HS mile (4:55.88); 2nd at Millrose Games HS mile (4:54.59)
2008: 5th at USA Juniors 1500m (4:25.88); 1st at National Scholastic Indoor mile (4:51.13)
2007: 2nd at Millrsoe Games HS mile (4:53.90)
2006: 1st National Scholastic Indoor mile (4:49.32)
USA/World Rankings and Personal Bests
2014: Indoor Bests - 800m (2:07.47); 1500m (4:18.16); Mile (4:35.03); 3,000m (9:10.48); Distance Medley (11:08.11); Outdoor Bests - 800m (2:05.04); 1500m (4:10.88); 5,000m (16:03.06)
2013: Outdoor Bests - 1500m, 4:06.67 (No. 11 in the USA, No. 7 in the USA by T&FN); Mile, 4:32.10 (No. 11 in the USA, No. 16 in the World); Indoor Bests - Mile, 4:35.33 (No. 11 in the USA); 3000m, 9:15.67 (No. 21 in the USA)


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Remembering the Life's Work of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
By Peggy Clark and Anne Mosle
The legacy of the inimitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg is powerful and far-reaching beyond measure. A tiny giant amongst us, her life's work reached every individual in our society and moved us closer to the kind of equality we dream of for America.
We, the co-chairs of the Aspen Forum on Women and Girls, rise today to salute her courage, fortitude, intellect, and enduring impact on millions of women, girls, and families. She was a true warrior for justice, who marched to her own drumbeat, and followed a constant north star that all people are created equal under the law. CLICK FOR MORE
John Lewis: An American Hero
By ERIC L. MOTLEY
Death cannot hold John Lewis to the grave. Death nor time can hold John Lewis to the grave, he belongs to the ages, he is American history – past and present.
To some degree, I suppose, the heroic age has suddenly ended. There is great anxiety in calling someone a hero, because the very moment you celebrate them for their exceptional and transcendent virtue is the very moment that the "investigators" seek to confirm their imperfections. For me, the hero is human – in fact it is their very humanness that makes their acts heroic. John Lewis is an American hero, no statue need be erected or later taken down by another age. Growing up in Montgomery, Alabama, I remember sitting, with my grandfather, on the back porch, one hot, July evening, as he told me the story of the Selma march. As he went through his rolodex of the characters, I remember him saying to me, "that young John Lewis almost gave his life for the cause," referencing the young man who lived just up the road from us in Troy, Alabama. In the end, he did give his life for the cause. CLICK FOR MORE
Notes from the Field: Intimidation, creativity and determination in a time of transition
By Maddie Thompson in GLOBAL SISTERS REPORT
"Down the hill" is a phrase I frequently use to distinguish my work as a volunteer in Collier High School and in the Collier Transition Program.
Collier High School is a state-approved, private, nonprofit school for students with disabilities whose needs cannot be met within the public school system. A strong academic program and social services department work together to provide students with an environment for social and emotional growth. Collier provides small classes, serving students of all levels of academic ability and a wide range of IQs. Students with symptoms of depression, anxiety, isolation, defiant behavior, low motivation and school refusal as well as mood, attention or adjustment difficulties have all flourished in Collier's programming. CLICK FOR MORE
Pioneering Journalist Betsy Wade Remembered as 'a No-Nonsense Heroine'
The Journalism and Women Symposium (JAWS), the networking and professional organization for women journalists, was on the eve of its first virtual national conference in early December when news broke of the death of Betsy Wade.
JAWS leaders went into action. Chicago-based writer and editor Suzy Schultz began scouring print and broadcast interviews with and about Betsy. JAWS President Mira Lowe urged former JAWS presidents and board members to send in videos of their own memories. Dozens did.
By the second day, an appreciation of Betsy went live for the more than 200 journalists attending the JAWS camp, as the annual conference is known.CLICK FOR MORE
Gladys West: the hidden figure who helped invent GPS
Growing up on a farm in Virginia during segregation, West knew education would be her means of escape. But she didn't know her quiet work on a naval base would change lives around the world
by Aamna Mohdin
Gladys West knew from a young age that she didn't want to be a farmer. But the mathematician, born in 1930 in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, still had to help harvest crops on her family's small farm. The hard work started before daybreak and lasted well into the blistering heat of the afternoon. She hated the dirt but, while she worked, she kept her mind on the building behind the trees at the end of the farm. It was her school, and even then she knew it would be her ticket to freedom. CLICK TO CONTINUE
These Four UNICEF Young Changemakers Are Changing the World
By Peter Green
They're not waiting on adults to fix the problems that affect our daily lives.
Every child has a story. That principle has helped UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, build an unprecedented global support system for the world's children since its founding in 1946. And it's these stories and these children who are helping to change our world for the better. Young people are more than capable of offering creative solutions that deal with the most vexing challenges facing their generation, from pollution and global warming to cyber bullying and the social alienation of the Coronavirus pandemic.
"For years children have been seen and not heard," said Anucha Browne, the Chief Engagement, Advocacy and Global Programs Officer for UNICEF USA. "Children are 25 percent of the population and 100 percent of our future. UNICEF is making sure they have a seat at the table when decisions are being made about them." CLICK FOR MORE
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Today, Charlie walks us through the terminology and definitions you read frequently in anti-racism work; terms that we use often in our newsletters! We're expanding key concepts we've discussed here into a glossary over the next few weeks, and these will be included. As you read, remember: definitions and how people relate to them are two different things. There is never just one answer or one perception, and how we each choose to identify ourselves is the correct answer, regardless of what the masses say. We must read, listen, and do our best to treat each other with kindness and respect. LEARN THE KEY TERMINOLOGY HERE
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Petrol and diesel hybrid cars will still be permitted to be sold in 2040, the government has conceded, in a move that has angered environmental campaigners but was welcomed by the car industry. Ministers last year pledged to ban new cars powered by fossil fuels by 2040 but the transport secretary, Chris Grayling, confirmed on Monday that hybrid cars – powered by electricity and diesel or petrol – would be exempt.
The government's Road to Zero strategy to reduce car pollution now includes a further target for at least 50% of new cars to be ultra-low emission by 2030. However, it stops short of outright commitments for the decades ahead, saying it expects "all new cars and vans to have significant zero-emission capability" by 2040 and "almost every" car and van to be zero-emission by 2050.
Grayling said he believed the best method was to influence car buyers: "I want it to be easier for electric vehicle drivers to recharge than for motorists to visit a filling station. I want them to choose electric cars because they are so convenient." He said a delayed £400m charging fund would be launched this summer to help expand infrastructure across the country, with hundreds of thousands more charging points on streets, in new homes and in workplaces.
He said that as well as reducing pollution, the strategy set out a clear path for Britain to be a world leader in zero-emission transport, which represented "a huge global opportunity for industry and business" worth £1tn a year by 2030.
However, environmental groups accused the government of weakening its commitments. Greenpeace said the car industry was "yet again being given a free pass" and the targets were weak by international standards. The Campaign for Better Transport said it was disappointing, describing it as "a step backwards, giving concessions to keeping hybrids on the road, which will water down the already inadequate 2040 target".
The motor industry had argued that the 2040 targets were contributing to consumer fears over diesel cars, whose UK sales have slumped in the last 15 months. Mike Hawes, the chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, said the strategy recognised "the vital role conventional engines, including diesel, will continue to play in the transition to 2040 and beyond".
He said the industry welcomed the "technology neutral approach" and the news that hybrids would not be banned but remained concerned over 2030 targets for ultra-low emission vehicles. "We need realistic ambition levels and measures that support industry's efforts, allow manufacturers time to invest, innovate and sell competitively, and provide the right incentives and infrastructure to take the consumer with us," he said.


In September 1841 a group of local climbers conquered under the leadership of Ignaz von Kürsinger the summit of the Großvenediger. They used the north faced normal way through Obersulzbachtal, Keeskar and Venedigerscharte on which we guide our tours today.
To mark the anniversary, some events are planned. For those mountain enthusiasts, who want to climb the "World's Old Majesty", the largest glacier in the Hohe Tauern, this anniversary year is an additional occasion.


Morrissey cut short Germany concert after fans storm the stage, the Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung reported that around six people from the audience at the Colosseum forced their way onto the stage and had to be subdued by security and crew.
The singer, 55, who has recently been treated for cancer, was escorted off by a bouncer while the troublemakers were rounded up and the rest of the show was called off.
It is the second time fans have been left disappointed during the star's string of shows on the continent.
Morrissey stormed off stage just 25 minutes into a gig in Poland last week when an audience member hurled 'extremely offensive' abuse – reportedly about his illness – at him.
Fans were sympathetic towards the star as they voiced their anger at the stage invaders after the latest incident.
A YouTube user calling herself Morticia Adams wrote: "I spent almost double the price for my ticket only to have the (possibly the last) chance to see him live.
Morrissey revealed he had been treated for cancer in an interview with a Spanish newspaper in October.
He said: "They have scraped cancerous tissues four times already, but whatever. If I die, then I die. And if I don't, then I don't. Right now I feel good.


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Bucks beat Cavs 127-105
After experiencing no problems in the pregame workout, Antetokounmpo played in his second straight game after sitting out two because of his ankle. He made 11 of 16 shots and had seven assists and four blocks in 32 minutes.
"I'm going to keep having my mindset, play through the pain, push forward and do whatever it takes for my team to win," Antetokounmpo said. "And, when it's something really, really bad, I know they're going to do a great job of pulling me out from the team and telling me to rest."
Khris Middleton and George Hill added 17 points apiece for the Bucks. Hill was acquired from the Cavaliers in a three-team trade in early December.
With starting guard Malcom Brogdon out indefinitely with a foot injury, Hill is hoping to contribute more offensively.
"Definitely. Not only driving and shooting, just being aggressive," said Hill, who missed nine games into the early part of march with a groin strain. "You know, we are losing 15 points a game there. Guys have to step up and find those points somewhere, and the good teams do."
"I think it all starts with Giannis," Love said. "He makes it so tough on the defense. You try to collapse and they have the personnel to light you up. The have shooters all around. They're a tough team to guard."
Milwaukee improved to an NBA-best 55-19. The Raptors were 51-22 entering Sunday's game at home against Charlotte.
The Bucks never trailed, jumping out to a 15-6 lead. Milwaukee led 68-55 at the half, but the Cavaliers pulled within 82-73 on David Nwaba's one-hander from the lane.
Hill's jumper from just inside the arc in the closing seconds put Milwaukee up 90-77 entering the fourth quarter.
Milwaukee lost at Cleveland on Wednesday, 107-102, without Antetokounmpo, when the Bucks used only eight players due to other injuries. "The Bucks came out and got hot early," Cleveland coach Larry Drew said. "I think they made their first five 3s. They made shots early and we didn't. We got ourselves behind and tried to dig out of the hole. We put together a couple of good runs but on the road, we just didn't play well enough to come away with anything else."
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Bad & Deceitful Counsel: Malawi's unutilised advisers
There's an old Ghanaian proverb that says When a King has good counsellors, his reign is peaceful.
This proverb essentially means a leader is defined by the circumstances and people around him. If a King is surrounded by good and honest people, wise men and women of good repute, truly knowledgeable and full of wisdom and grace, it is highly likely that they will provide sound advice to him; it is also highly likely that they will foresee potentially troublesome situations well in advance.
The result will be that the King will make good decisions, and fewer mistakes; the advisers will shine a torch for him, to see where the potholes are, all of which will benefit the people of the land he rules.
On the other hand, if a King's advisers are unwise, evil or plain bad, if they are more interested in accumulating wives, wealth and personal possessions, and power, their advice is unlikely to be sound or helpful. They are more likely to give that King the wrong kind of advice, and if he listens or implements such bad advice, it is likely that his reign will be disastrous. Indeed many mistakes will be made, and the people of the land will be the ones who will suffer most.
The assumption implicit in these scenarios are that the King does listen to his advisers, since it is possible to have a wise King who happens to have a few bad advisers amongst the majority good ones, but who is strong enough (mentally) to filter out the bad advice he receives, selecting only that which is progressive and helpful for the realm, leaving out the crap.
There are too many examples of sayings or scenarios similar to this proverb throughout history, although a few are worth a mention.
In Genesis chapter 26 verse 26, we are told that Abimelech, the Philistine King went to Beersheba to see Isaac from Gerar with his adviser Ahuzzath and Phicol the commander of his army. This is one of the earliest mention of the presence of an adviser in the Bible and some scholars say Ahuzzath may have been a 'friend' or 'minister' to Abimelech. But whichever way, if you read the story in full, you will see that throughout the period Abimelech lived at peace with Abraham's son, save for a few minor scuffles between their herdsmen. It's quite possible that this peaceful co-existence was largely due to the advice the Philistine leader received from his advisers. Indeed many stories in the old testament testify of the eventual downfall of Kings primarily because they listened to the wrong type of advice, ignored the right kind of advice, or sought no advice at all.
For those who disbelieve the Bible, dismissing it as a collection of fairly tales, maybe the influence of Piers Gaveston on Edward II of England will convince you. He was an adviser to Edward II and according to one account here
Piers Gaveston was a knight's son who had been Edward's friend since boyhood. When Edward, still a prince, feuded with important officials in his father's court, Gaveston was seen as the cause, and was sent to exile. Summoning him home was Edward II's first royal act. Gaveston was made Earl of Cornwall, but his political fights with the existing nobility would define the rest of his life, which didn't last long. The nobility, without whose money and prestige and feudal armies Edward could not run the country, forced Gaveston into exile twice more in the next five years. He was never openly attacked for his sexuality, but instead was hated because he gave advice to the king that was no good, and the king should be taking the real nobility's advice, anyway. In 1311 a committee of aristocrats and bishops imposed a series of Ordinances on the king, which declared that "through bad and deceitful counsel, our lord the king and all his men have everywhere been dishonoured."
Bad and deceitful counsel. It's one of many stories but it always ends pretty much the same way.
Although it doesn't mean that even wise counsellors don't get it wrong sometimes. In Daniel chapter 2 verse 24, we have Daniel pleading with the executioner Arioch, who King Nebuchadnezzar had appointed to execute the wise men of Babylon (after they failed to interpret his dream) "Do not execute the wise men of Babylon. Take me to the king, and I will interpret his dream for him."
More recently, during President Ronald Reagan's administration, despite a somewhat positive and respectable legacy, the US government was involved in so many controversies many of which were the result of bad counsel perpetrated by more than just a few dodgy advisers. Reagan's White House aide Michael Deaver and national security adviser Robert McFarlane were convicted of various offenses. MacFarlane pleaded guilty in 1988 to four misdemeanors of withholding information from Congress and was sentenced, but later pardoned by George H.W. Bush. Deaver was convicted of perjury for congressional testimony he submitted to a congressional subcommittee and federal grand jury investigating his lobbying activities with administration officials. Then there was Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger who was indicted but later also pardoned by Bush? The question is why didn't Reagan refuse to authorise all these botched schemes?
At this point let us consider the well-known English idiom Birds of the same feather, flock together, and ask the question under what circumstances will a sensible leader allow people who are unlike him to influence him in some material way in terms of making decisions that have particularly far-reaching implications? After all what do crows (akhwangwala) know about hawks? Isn't one bird a cowardly scavenger ever pursuing after leftovers, whereas the other is a bird of prey that is not only an able hunter, but belongs to the same group from which the King of the birds come. Shouldn't there be an exercise of judgement?
But what has all this got to do with Malawi?
Well, these days as I talk to Malawians from all over the world, and read what other progressives are writing about in terms of development and the general climate on the ground in Malawi, I'm left surprised by the sheer number of good ideas they have. From the writing by one Malawian originally from Salima, to those of another (who is not from Salima, but is nevertheless inspiring), I feel these kinds of ideas should be listened to? In any case, just because someone opposed a certain thing doesn't mean that what they are advocating is not valid.
On this blog, I've purposely chosen to echo some of such views not because I'm sunk in an illusory world of familiar opinion. Instead, I believe that in the right hands, with the right leadership and mechanisms of oversight, with driven effectors, those same ideas these people advocate can help transform our country positively.
I mean take a look at the recent news headlines coming out of Malawi, can you see anything that you can point that has a chance of transforming a country with 14 million people? The Banning of Satchets? Breaking up Escom? Tobacco Sales (the country's largest source of export revenue) in Lilongwe Suspended again …
The news that populates the airwaves is not that of innovative ways of helping young people, or of increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) as a result of a clean and conducive investment climate. Something which Paul Kagame in Rwanda has strived and just about achieved. No, the news on Malawi news channels is filled with accounts of dubious court cases (some on prosecution of embezzled funds by government officials, and another – a recent one – in which it is alleged the president is suing a well-known UK-based activist); you hear of a presidential aide who is said to have bought a PhD from some serial con-artist – brilliantly seared here by one Pasteni Mauka (himself said to be a DPP insider in concert with other disgruntled DPP insiders, now turned against the clique running the show at Capital Hill);
As if this is not enough, then you read of charities pitying Malawians and sending them token gestures. And celebrities – all of which also serves to remind us all just how terrible the country's situation is. Every single day I get about 3 different stories in my inbox, on various charitable efforts happening in Malawi. That's over a thousand a year! What concrete progress has those efforts achieved all these years, especially in terms of sustainability and ensuring that the recipients stand on their own feet?
Here please allow me to digress: when was the last time you heard that some famous star had gone to Mauritius or to Malaysia to give alms? When did a wife of a billionaire wear a sari, mingling with the women who live in the slums of Mumbai? There are poor people in these countries – just as there are poor people in America, and in England. But such places are not 'headline grabbing'. I'm not saying it doesn't happen, but the fact is you rarely hear of such charitable visits…Instead it's always a poor African country at the receiving end of do-gooders (most of whom I doub't know these facts). Most recently it's increasingly becoming fashionable to go do something charitable in Malawi. Malawi is fast becoming the Oxfam of the continent, if it hasn't already done so.
It seems it's easier to give Malawians fish, instead of a fishing rod. Because if you give them a fishing rod, you probably won't be able to go back in 2 years time and pose for carricatured photos demonstrating your charitable kindness. Photos which you can then put up on Instagram and twitter for all the world to marvel at your fantastic heart.
Then there's the regionalistic hatred ('Ntumbuka' uyu, 'Mbwenu Mbwenu'…azipita kwawo) spewed shamelessly on the comments of these news sources I refer to … which frankly speaking shouldn't be authorised on any news site; there are stories of police beating up innocent people – over some lame vendetta. And oh, I almost forgot – a presidential press secretary who writes a memo encouraging government ministries to advertise on a radio station with links to the presidency. And then accuses the radio station of forgery???
And in most of these things one must wonder where Peter Mutharika or his advisers are. Fine, you can't expect a leader to hold everyone to a leash, but there has to be some ground rules, some responsibility, some direction. And when people screw up at government level -be they advisers or otherwise, they need to face the music. That's the only way to restore public trust in politics.
So then, next time you meet a King or a leader, remember When a King has good counsellors, his reign is peaceful.
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This entry was posted on August 4, 2015 by Sang N. in Opinion, Thoughts and tagged advice, advisers, bad, bird, charity, counsel, counsellor, country, edward, gaveston, give, hatred, helpful, King, leader, malawi, malawians, news, people, regionalism, salima, stories, sustainability, wise, years.
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