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A year ago, I tried something new: I started taking antidepressants. They made an almost immediate difference for me in my mood and energy levels.
Today is the day that I try another new thing. Today I stop taking them.
The time is right. The circumstances that caused me to need them in the first place have all changed and I have gotten better at taking care of myself. I was never supposed to stay on the pills indefinitely.
I'm kind of nervous. Nobody really knows what I should expect. My doctor and my counsellor both said the same thing: physical symptoms can have a huge range, and nobody knows how my body will react until it does. I just need to give myself the space to experience some things and see how it goes.
Because people are bizarre creatures, I have been sent many articles about the horrors of withdrawal from antidepressants, as well as permanent brain damage some people have experienced, so I am fully aware of the worst end of the spectrum. (Why people think it's necessary to send a friend who is already on antidepressants articles about how going off them will ruin their life, I don't know.) My hope is that since I experienced very few symptoms going on the drugs, I won't experience many going off.
But now all I can do is stare into the great unknown and wait for it to hit me. Theoretically, I have the strength to deal with it.


Last year we had a dear little ten year old girl visiting us and as a treat I took her to a speciality ice cream shop that had just opened in our neighbourhood. I had never been inside so it was quite an illuminating experience for me. To begin with just the choices of ice cream flavours was overwhelming. Then I learnt that the sophisticated ice cream consumers did not stop at one choice of flavour but could choose others to be mixed in. I was intrigued to see the ice cream was not scooped out with a recognisable implement, but thrown on to a slab by a wooden spatula and the flavours mixed together. Choice did not stop there. Toppings could be mixed in at this stage or could be sprinkled on top later. Even so we had still not received the finished article because the type of cone now had to be chosen. There was such a range of these I lost count. Fortunately my little friend was familiar with the procedure, as all this choosing had left me exhausted, and she was thrilled with her chosen masterpiece that was finally placed in her hand and I thought back wistfully about the one scoop of vanilla ice cream that was considered such a treat in my childhood.
Our Heavenly Father has graciously allowed us choice in the way we lead our lives, but how we make these choices is actually the basis for a Spirit filled life.
This verse reminds me a little of the ice cream shop, as if there is a fully stocked fruit shop filled with good gifts from the Father that we can choose to enrich our lives.
Love…Today I choose to be loving to all I come across.
Joy…I will choose to banish gloomy thoughts and be joyful today.
Peace…I will choose the peace that passes all understanding to quite my anxiety today.
Patience…Today I will choose to wait upon the Lord, patiently.
Kindness…I will choose to have my words filled with kindness today.
Goodness…Today I choose all my actions to be honest and trustworthy.
Faithfulness…I will choose to keep all my promises I have made today.
Self-Control…Today I choose to remain in charge of my emotions.
The most wonderful choice we can make for our whole lives is to make the choice to follow the Lord Jesus Christ. This hymn sums it up.
Today I choose to follow you.
Very nice!! I'm thoroughly enjoying your blog!! God Bless!!
Just lovely Jo. A print out will go on the fridge !
Thanks, Jo. Excellent imagery and good tie in with the fruit of the Spirit. We do have the responsibility to choose how to enjoy the fruit He gives us.
A perfect reminder for a time when "January blues" can easily slide into life. Timely encouragement, thank you.


But I got a rough start. Having visited Stone Mountain several times as an Atlanta resident, I was looking forward to returning to the park to experience the campground. But it just never felt quite right. Between the unsuccessful attempts at trying to get my rig level on horribly pock-marked pavement, to the constant rain, rain, rain, it wore me down. Not just rain, but violent thunderstorms. The nightly laser show was eclipsed by Mother Nature's own version of fireworks dancing over Stone Mountain each night. I was precariously parked in between pine and pecan trees, each hurling their seedlings at me like the angry apple tree in The Wizard of Oz.
I was looking forward to being on the edge of the lake, having always been a place I wanted to explore by kayak. But when I arrived, I learned water access is forbidden, as are boats of any kind, even inflatables.
As close as I would get to the water and its crafty ducks who ate my fancy crackers!
I did enjoy the Stone Mountain lawn-based laser show, though I must confess after living north of the Mason Dixon line for so many years, I winced a couple of times at the "Oh I wish I was in Dixie" soundtrack and all the rebel flags.
For perspective, note cable cars overhead and scenic train below.
Scenes from the war, as well as noteworthy moments in Georgia's history are projected onto the stone face, with a soundtrack ranging from Ray Charles with Georgia on his mind, to the chicken in the bread pan picking out dough when the Devil went down to Georgia. It winds up with everyone on their feet during the Star Spangled Banner punctuated by a brief fireworks show.
This is a terrible picture taken after dark, but look closely at the face of the mountain, and you will see…ME! In my little Class C!
My time here was overshadowed not by my planned "body maintenance" but by "RV maintenance" instead, as I discovered that one of my new $1,000 worth of Michelins and steel valve extensions had sprung a leak after only 3 months.
As it turns out, this is a case where I was making something hard out of something easy, and my typical MO of asking everyone I know for their opinion just made it worse.
I called Good Sam Roadside Assistance, who was about as helpful as a Google search. They offered to send someone over for a "tire swap" to the tune of a $130 service fee. When I refused, they sent me to a tire company that does not work on dualies. I asked some friends, but one said a valve needed tightening, and he would bring me a tool to show me how, while the other said over-tightening could ruin the valve stem. Since I bought the tires from a Dodge dealer in Texas, I called two local Dodge dealers, neither of them would agree to assist. I asked at the RV Park office, and they gave me a business card for a local tire shop with a number that had been disconnected. I called a local RV place (Peco) down the highway, and they said they could help, but actually had a six week wait! (not kidding!) I was at my wits end.
In the end, they pulled through, as they jumped in the car and "borrowed" one from another dealer. The report is it was a leak around the "bead", but as I still watch the tire pressure drop a pound every time I check it, I am still not completely convinced. I can't tell if the tire is still leaking, or if I let out a pound of spew each time with my failed attempts to hit the sweet spot with my extended valve pressure gauge. OVER IT!
I got my rubber gloves on, got everything hooked up, and gave the black water lever a good YANK to get a good "woosh" going. Much to my horror, it came gushing out around the connection point, splattering all over the pavement! THANK GOD FOR RUBBER GLOVES AND FLIP FLOPS!!! With the dirty job only just initiated, I got the genius idea to take the one off the opposite end. Though a tad too small, it still enabled me to finish without leaving a chemical spill on the asphalt. Thank goodness this dump station was along the roadway, which is the oddest place for a dump station I have ever seen. You literally just park in the two lane alley and dump it. Anyway, I hosed it all down for twenty minutes, then sprayed everything with Lysol, including my feet!!!
I did manage to have some fun toward the end of my stay in Atlanta, "living like a local." I got to share a few meals and cocktails with some of my dearest friends, and celebrate their brand new pool….
And experience "The Ghost of Suzanne's Past" by feeling the flood of relief while driving by the old "sticks and bricks" and reflecting on the fact that I no longer hold the 20+ year mortgage!
I came away with clean teeth and a new pair of anti-vanity, progressive "TRI-focals!" Soooo nice to finally be able to read the speed limit signs and the speedometer, both at the same time!
And God Bless Amazon.com, as I now have a new portable air compressor and Rhino-flex hose on the way!
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I saw a Minnie Winnie 2101 DS which I really liked. I hope you don't have anymore tire issues. Have fun!
I love your blog and can't wait to read more entries. Welcome to Atlanta, and yes, it certainly hasn't been the best weather here! I'm readying to sell my house and travel in an airstream. I'm sure I'll learn a lot from your blog and look forward to seeing you on the open road!
Thanks for the nice compliment, and for stopping by the blog, Jeff! I think you may learn more "how not to" than "how to" here. haha!! Good luck with the sale of the house…it only takes one buyer!
Congratulations on your graduation from "rookie" RVer to "old pro"! One is not able to achieve such worthy distinction until one has a great "black tank dump fiasco" story to share– and yours is a doozy! Thankfully, no expensive shoes were harmed!
Glad you were able to get your leaking dually fixed. Safe travels to your next destination!
Thanks, Lynne. I think you need to update the "Girl's Guide to…" on WinnieViews to include a cautionary note, "Be sure to check to see if your O-ring is in place." LOL!!
I enjoyed this post…not just because you got "initiated" with a Black Water fiasco, either (grin).
It's interesting to watch through your eyes/blog… this transformation of lifestyle unfold. It's as close as we can get to being "pioneers," without moving to Alaska…which is either too dark or too light…or too cold/wet/buggy. I think reconnecting with old friends is a great way/excuse for RV travel, especially those with swimming pools in their back yard 🙂 And then there is making new friends, so be sure to stop by when you turn westward. I give you a free pass to the Ouray Hot Springs pool.
You're making my checklist longer and longer for when I buy my classA. But now that my roommateI MIA I might get a vlass B instead or a C.


If you just tell them how to do it, you risk them coming back to ask for help whenever they're struggling – very time consuming for you and not a great strategy when you're not around to provide the answers.
So, how can you help them work out what to do WITHOUT just giving them the answer? Try giving your feedback as a question.
Here's an example. If the purpose of your feedback is to provide an option they could use and encourage them to think about WHY this might work, (so they can take that learning and use it in future) how would you add this into a question? Did you see what I did there!!


Rajendra has no choice but to leave.
I'd never do that to Kusum.
Were any of those kids Presley's classmates?
Gordon told me he was feeling dizzy.
Cyrus doesn't know that Leila is in love with him.
Maureen acts like he's exhausted.
Jayesh offered to preside at the meeting.
Sho can't do anything about it.
Eli left without saying goodbye.
Pitawas says that he has never eaten an artichoke.
Hamilton resigned three days after Oscar was fired.
Sumitro is thirsty, and so am I.
The one thing that Sanford hates the most is not being taken seriously.
Winnie is good at painting.
Cary knows that Trying and I are friends.
Isabelle zipped up his bag.
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Marty walked into the living room with two drinks in his hands.
Everything that Eugene said is true.
Jun found himself chained to a huge pipe in an abandoned factory.
Kent dropped his coffee cup on the kitchen floor.
Sergeant is having a hard time losing weight.
Teruyuki actually figured it out by himself.
Let's see what Robbin wrote.
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You haven't been returning my calls, Kristian.
Novo wants you to take us to school.
Did you understand what Kevan said in French?
Do you have a point, Syed?
Are you going to go out with Chip again?
Please tell Those to wait.


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From where does the UU A Way Of Life audience come?
From where does the UU A Way Of Life audience come? The UU A Way Of Life audience comes from around the world. Here is the data from the last week.
Interesting. UU A Way Of Life seems to have a significant international audience.


Temperatures across the UK have dipped. In fact, we've seen the coldest night temperatures this winter, with places such as Oxfordshire reaching a chilly -8.
As commuters reached for their credit cards and poured boiling water over windscreens, we wanted to share the better, safer and cheaper way to de-ice….
But what's wrong with the other methods?
Using a credit card can scratch the glass.
The temperature difference when pouring the boiling water over the glass can cause the glass to crack.
De-icer sprays work well but the cost can quickly add up.
All you need to do is to mix a solution of table salt and water together, dunk a towel in it and leave it on the windscreen overnight so that it acts as a frost guard.
Salt water freezes at a lower temperature than normal water so will melt the ice.
Check out our top tips to staying safe this winter here.


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Home Conventions SDCC '09 SD09: Friday schedule is up
SDCC '09
SD09: Friday schedule is up
Heidi MacDonald
It's huge, It's epic. It's Friday:
Charles Vess, Mike Allred, LEGO, Darick Robertson, Gene Colan, Jordan Mechner, Todd McFarlane (on a DISNEY panel????) Ben Templesmith, Jim Caviezel, The 70s!, Mike Mignola, Fábio Moon, Lucy Lawless, Hayao Miyazaki and John Lasseter, Patrick Oliphant, Camilla D'Errico, the Comic Strip Reprints Revolution, AotS, Becky Cloonan, Dwayne McDuffie, Darwyn Cooke, Jack Katz , Kiefer Sutherland, Katee Sackhoff , Shane Acker, Tim Burton, Timur Bekmambetov, Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly, Kevin J. Anderson, Steve Epting, Hunter and Stan Freberg, Peter Jackson, Stephan Pastis, Robert Kirkman, Lewis Trondheim, Derek Kirk Kim, Joss & Eliza Dushku, Kevin Eastman, Landry Walker and Eric Jones, Wednesday Comics, Denis Kitchen, Howard Moon and Vince Noir, Kazu Kibuishi, Amy Hadley, G. Willow Wilson, Kevin Conroy, Isabel Samaras, Ron English, R. Sikoryak, James Cameron and Peter Jackson in conversation, and the highlight of EVERY Comic-Con: Klingon Lifestyles Presentation
It's also STAR WARS DAY.
As mind-boggling as each and every day of this year's is are — TRONDHEIM! — it's key to look at each individual track. While it's easy to see how big the Cameron/Jackson powwow is, the comics track is equally amazing, and the animation track alone contains some of the smartest people around.
So…it's all good. If only we had several clones that shared one single brain.
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Horace Austin 07/10/2009 4:35 pm At 4:35 pm
Thursday set the bar pretty friggin' high. Friday is a worthy follow up.
Patrick McEvoy 07/10/2009 4:37 pm At 4:37 pm
And… ME! In my first solo SDCC panel – join me at 6:30 Friday in room 30CDE for my digital painting seminar! I did a similar bit at this year's WonderCon and it went over really well, and I'm hoping for another successful show here. Fingers crossed!
foobar 07/10/2009 4:45 pm At 4:45 pm
Trondheim has been to SDCC before, in 2000 or thereabouts.
Scott Chantler 07/10/2009 9:54 pm At 9:54 pm
I wouldn't have thought it was possible, but some of these announcements are actually making me kind of regret not going this year.
I'm sure it'll pass momentarily, but still.
Mark Coale 07/10/2009 11:28 pm At 11:28 pm
It will pass when you think about the 125,000 people crammed in the convention center.
Matt 07/11/2009 2:08 am At 2:08 am
And a Neil Gaiman signing. That's always a big deal, even in something as jam-packed as Comic Con.
Augie De Blieck Jr. 07/11/2009 9:19 am At 9:19 am
McFarlane finally sold Disney on that "Boof and the Bruise Crew" animated series, I bet.
I think I'm joking. But ya never know…
mark coale 07/11/2009 6:02 pm At 6:02 pm
"And a Neil Gaiman signing."
Imagine if the twlight crowd started reading sandman….
Synsidar 07/11/2009 6:28 pm At 6:28 pm
Imagine if the twlight crowd started reading sandman…
I doubt that the girls who go for teenage erotica (one way of describing Twlight) would be as excited by a series of books. Gaiman does have adoring fans, though:
This is what comics guys talk about over dinner: What happens when 14-year-old boys put down their tales of garishly clad, overmuscled men who like to bash robots? "I'm not sure," Gaiman says. "But I do know that when I got to Singapore to do a reading, there were 600 teenage girls waiting. And when I got to the Philippines, there were 2,000 teenage girls waiting, screaming my name."
Cutler nods. "That's it," he says. "It's girls between 13 and 25."
Here's the theory: Unlike the typical superhero comic book, manga comes in as many flavors as there are geeks. Everyone at the table knows that, and they know that girls are more likely to read manga, even in the US. What they fervently hope is that when those girls no longer get the same buzz from their Japanese comics, they'll want something else. It already happens to some – they fall in love with Sandman. And then Cutler gives them something else. Y: The Last Man. Fables. Ex Machina. These books have little to do with spandex tights.
BTW, Vol. 5 of SANDMAN, A GAME OF YOU, has a "Suggested for mature readers" advisory, but the local library put the book in the YA section.
Christopher Moonlight Doesn't Have His Badge Yet 07/11/2009 8:42 pm At 8:42 pm
…and Saturday is up now. Hey, has anybody not got their pro badge, bar code e mail yet? You know, the one you print out and take to the con for your badge. It's been so long since I registered that I forgot all about it, and then it suddenly occurred to me that I haven't gotten one yet. I think I'd go crazy if anything happened to my badge. Well… crazier. If someone's got the 411, please let me know. Thanks.
Christopher, I got my bar-code almost immediately after signing up months back. I think you should look into that.
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All of Apple's portable Macs since 1984
Mac 128K
The Mac 128K, 512K, and Mac Plus all shared this form factor. They were luggable and huggable.
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Caption by: David Gewirtz
Macintosh SE
Like the previous generation, the SE models had a handle.
Mac Classic
You may not remember the Classic, but it was the first sub-$1000 machine. It, too, had a handle.
Power Mac G3 Tower
We'll let this G3 represent the entire tower series. They had handles, so, well. They all had handles.
Macintosh Portable
It's clunky, it's old, and it's from 1989. Apple's first official clamshell portable.
PowerBook 100
Say hello to the PowerBook 100 from 25 years ago. The first modern Apple laptop.
PowerBooks 140-180
You're looking at the PowerBook 140 from 1991, $3,000 (in '91 dollars) of carry computing power.
PowerBook Duo line
This here is the PowerBook Duo. Thin (for the time), expensive, and sold from 1992-1997.
The PowerBook 540 was the first to have Ethernet built in. This was 1994, so that was big.
PowerBook 5300
If you're Jeff Goldblum, saving the Earth from aliens, this is the PowerBook for you.
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Sold from 1996 to 1998, this was Apple's new entry-level PowerBook.
PowerBook 3400c
1997's PowerBook 3400c was the first to have an internal PCI architecture.
What made the 2400c special was it was Apple's replacement for the Duo, but was incompatible with the Duo Dock. Yeah.
The "Wallstreet" series of PowerBooks was introduced 18 years ago.
The iBook (not to be confused with iBooks) was available in five fruity colors.
iBook G4
iBook G4, less fruity, more speedy.
PowerBook G4 Titanium
The PowerBook G4 Titanium was partially built with a titanium shell.
PowerBook G4 Aluminum
Switching from titanium, Apple started making the PowerBook G4 with machined aluminum.
The original MacBook from a decade ago was very, very white.
Unibody Aluminum MacBook
With new manufacturing processes, Apple moved to unibody construction in 2008.
The MacBook Pro has been an Apple staple for a decade. The Retina display was introduced in 2012.
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Go light or go home. This was the last MacBook introduced by Steve Jobs.
MacBook (2015)
You don't need ports or power when you have sexy colors and a slim design.
The new MacBook Pro
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Apple's 9.7-inch iPad for students: Price, release date, specs, and features
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Are you excited about the rumored new MacBook Pro? Is it more than time to see some new innovations? If your answer to these questions is yes, stay tuned. Here's a walk through memory lane of all Apple's previous portable Mac models. They've come a long way since 1984.


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Divina Mary Galica (Bushey Heath, Hertfordshire, Gran Bretaña, 13 de agosto de 1944) es una miembro del Orden del Imperio Británico, conocida por participar en los Juegos Olímpicos y por el automovilismo.

Con 18 años, participó en sus primeros Juegos Olímpicos en Innsbruck 1964, compitiendo en esquí y en slalom. También participó en los dos siguientes Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno, en Grenoble 1968 y Sapporo 1972. Siendo capitana del El equipo Británico de Sky en las Olimpiadas, consiguió el récord de velocidad (124 mph).

Aceptando una invitación para una carrera de autos, Galica sorprendió por su talento al conducir. Eventualmente participó en otras carreras, corriendo en Karts, coches deportivos, y brevemente en la Fórmula 1 para la escudería Hesketh Racing. Su carrera incluyó un período en la Fórmula Renault, Fórmula Vauxhall Lotus y Fórmula 2.

Galica es ahora Vicepresidenta mayor de la Escuela de conducción Skip Barber.

Resultados

Fórmula 1

Referencias

Véase también
 Lista de mujeres pilotos de Fórmula 1

Pilotos de Fórmula 1 de Inglaterra
Pilotos de Hesketh Racing en Fórmula 1
Pilotos del Campeonato Británico de Fórmula 1
Esquiadores del Reino Unido
Pilotos del Campeonato Nacional U.S. F2000

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Oscar Serlin (January 30, 1901 – February 27, 1971) was a Broadway producer, best known for producing Life with Father, which opened in 1939 and became the longest running Broadway show of all time, at the time; it still holds the record as the longest running non-musical.  Other plays he produced include The Moon is Down (1942) (based on the Steinbeck novel), Strip for Action (1942), The Family (1943) (based on the novel by Antonina Riasanovsky), and Life With Mother (1948).

Serlin was born in Russian Poland (Grodno Region) and emigrated to the United States when he was nine.  In 1926, he graduated from DePaul University in Chicago, where he played football.  Life With Father was far and away his most successful production (a few of his productions ran only a short time), and Serlin retired from producing in 1951.  He died in New York City on February 27, 1971 after a long illness.

References

External links

 Oscar Serlin papers, 1890s-1960s, held by the Billy Rose Theatre Division, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

1901 births
1971 deaths
American theatre managers and producers
20th-century American businesspeople


Our Sunshine Clothesline rotates freely in the wind to allow sunshine to reach most surfaces of your clothing, which will dry clothes better, faster and actually the sun�s rays have a bleaching action which will kill bacteria.
Our clothesline rotates freely in the wind to allow sunshine to reach most surfaces of your clothing, which will dry clothes better, faster and actually the sun's rays have a bleaching action which will kill bacteria.
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What European artist was influenced by Japanese prints?
How have Japanese prints influenced European artists?
Which famous artists have been influenced by Japanese art?
How were Impressionists influenced by Japanese prints?
Which famous Western artist was influenced by Japan?
What prints came from Japan to Europe?
How did Japanese art influence Monet?
Who is Jeanette Hayes?
How did Japanese prints influence Western art?
What was the first Japanese art to be imported to Europe?
Which Impressionist artists were influenced by Japonisme and included the style of Japanese woodblock prints within their compositions?
What was the effect of Japanese woodblock prints propagating through Europe?
What artistic features did Gauguin borrow from Japanese prints and folk art?
What influenced Western art?
A large group of works by European and American artists of the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist eras who were influenced by the Japanese print includes prints and drawings by Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, Edouard Manet, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Vincent van Gogh, and James Abbott McNeill Whistler.
The influence of ukiyo-e prints can be seen in many artists' work, including Degas, Van Gogh and Toulouse-Lautrec. … Lautrec revolutionized the art of making posters by borrowing Japanese woodcut compositional devices. His style became bold, flat and full of movement as he experimented with lithographic techniques.
Impressionist artists such as Edgar Degas, Claude Monet and James Tissot all accumulated large collections of Japanese art.
This Japanese art form had a huge influence on the Impressionism, Post-Impressionism & the Nouveau art movements. The Japanese woodblock prints introduced the concepts of flat planes of color, asymmetrical compositions, unconventional poses, and everyday scenes into art.
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Degas became deeply connected with Japanese sketches, inspired by their linear emphasis, asymmetrical compositions and aerial perspectives. American artist Mary Cassatt, who was considered a pupil of Degas, found new inspiration in depicting women and familial scenes after studying Japanese woodcuts.
The major Japanese art movement Ukiyo-e (woodblock prints) often featured images of beautiful women, landscapes, kabuki theater, and scenes from history. They were very influential and inspirational for the Impressionist and later Western modernists.
[1] Monet especially was heavily influenced by Japanese printmaking, screen-painting, and woodblocking. Monet delighted in the linearity and stylizations of Japanese prints, which was shown in the monochrome color schemes of his paintings. [2] Japanese art shaped the way he saw landscapes, nature, and modern life.
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At the end of the 19th century, Impressionism was greatly influenced by Japanese art. Japanese prints are characterized by elaborate patterns, communal subject matter, unusual perspectives and lack of chiaroscuro or depth. Japanese artists such as Koide Narashige, Hazama Inosuke and Hayashi Shizue spent time in Paris …
The first products of Japanese art and artisanship to capture extensive demand in Europe were ceramics. Chinese porcelain had become popular with members of royalty and the aristocracy across Europe, but the collapse of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) interrupted China's exports of ceramics.
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While the phenomenon is present in a range of movements—including Art Nouveau and Post-Impressionism—it is most closely associated with Impressionism, as artists like Claude Monet and Edgar Degas were particularly inspired by the subject matter, perspective, and composition of Japanese woodblock prints.
In the late 19th century, Japonism had a huge influence on European art, especially on Impressionism. Beginning in the 1860's Japanese woodblock prints became a source of inspiration for many Western artists who were intrigued by the original use of color and composition in these works.
Gauguin borrowed directly from Japanese art early in his eclectic and wide-ranging embrace of non-Western cultures and art forms. The bright colors and flat forms of his cloisonnist paintings were greatly indebted to Japanese prints. In Vision after the Sermon Gauguin used two specific Japanese sources.
The antecedents of most European arts lie in the artistic production of ancient Greece and Rome. These bases were developed and spread throughout the continent with the advent of Christianity.


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Ex-strongman seeks legacy as savior of Malaysia's democracy
Mahathir Mohamad reacts as he speaks during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Thursday, May 10, 2018. Mahathir says the opposition parties who won a shock victory in Malaysia's elections have a clear mandate to form a new government and he expects to be sworn in as prime minister on Thursday. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
A campaign poster of former strongman Mahathir Mohamad, left, is displayed along a street in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday, May 10, 2018. Official results from Malaysia's national election show the opposition alliance led by the Mahathir has won a majority in parliament, ending the 60-year rule of the National Front. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Mahathir Mohamad smiles during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday, May 10, 2018. Mahathir says he expects to be sworn in as prime minister today. (AP Photo/Adrian Hoe)
A man reads a newspaper with the headlines of opposition coalition party winning the general election at a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Thursday, May 10, 2018. Former leader Mahathir Mohamad says the opposition parties who won a shock victory in Malaysia's elections have a clear mandate to form a new government and he expects to be sworn in as prime minister on Thursday. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad talks during press conference in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, Thursday, May 10, 2018. Malaysia's former authoritarian leader Mahathir Mohamad, who in a stunning political comeback led opposition parties to their first election victory in six decades, was sworn in as prime minister on Thursday, cementing a historic change of government. (AP Photo/Sadiq Asyraf)
Mahathir Mohamad reacts as he speaks during a press conference at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Thursday, May 10, 2018. Mahathir says the opposition parties who won a shock victory in Malaysia's elections have a clear mandate to form a new government and he expects to be sworn in as prime minister on Thursday. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Mahathir Mohamad, left, receives official documentation from Malaysia's King Muhammad V, right, as he was sworn in as Malaysia's new prime minister at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Thursday, May 10, 2018. Malaysia's former authoritarian leader Mohamad, who in a stunning political comeback led opposition parties to their first election victory in six decades, was sworn in as prime minister on Thursday, cementing a historic change of government. (Rosli Awang/Bernama via AP)
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President of Justice Party Wan Azizah, left, speaks with Mahathir Mohamad after a press conference at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Thursday, May 10, 2018. Mahathir says the opposition parties who won a shock victory in Malaysia's elections have a clear mandate to form a new government and he expects to be sworn in as prime minister on Thursday. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Known as an authoritarian leader who ruthlessly persecuted his foes and stifled dissent, Mahathir Mohamad was an unlikely choice to steer Malaysia on a more democratic path.
But the pugnacious politician, remarkably robust at age 92, pulled off a stunning electoral upset on Wednesday, denying his former protege Najib Razak a third term as prime minister and ending the ruling National Front's 60-year hold on power.
It was a feat many predicted was impossible. Malaysia's election this week was expected to provide more evidence that democracy in Southeast Asia was in an inexorable retreat. Instead, it became a powerful beacon for people power.
Mahathir is now the world's oldest elected leader and, analysts say, seems intent on using what may be the final chapter of his life to clean up Malaysia — he called it a "mess" — and fashion a more positive legacy.
"I was very sleepy this morning," he joked at a lively post-election news conference Thursday. "I got up late and lots of people got up late. The moment I got up, as I was having breakfast, I called all the officers concerned and told them all things we have to do."
Mahathir was a maverick Malay nationalist in the early days of his political career who survived expulsion from the dominant United Malays National Organization party, and became the first commoner prime minister of Malaysia. Though credited with transforming the Southeast Asian backwater into a modern economy, his dominance, like that of his contemporary, Lee Kuan Yew in Singapore, was stifling.
Under his 22-year rule, the judiciary was a tool of the government, the media were muzzled and a system of economic privileges for the Malay majority and second-class status for Chinese and Indian minorities remained entrenched.
Among the stains of his years in power was the sacking of his deputy, Anwar Ibrahim, following a power struggle. Anwar led street protests against Mahathir but was imprisoned on charges of sodomy and corruption and appeared in court with a black eye from a police beating.
Mahathir had extravagant ambitions for Malaysia's economy, backing the construction of the famous twin Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur that were once the world's tallest buildings and creating state-owned carmaker Proton, which never really prospered despite being sheltered from competition.
Not long before his retirement in 2003, Mahathir caused global outrage with an anti-Semitic speech to leaders of Islamic nations that portrayed Jews as leading a global conspiracy to oppress Muslims.
Even after stepping down, he remained influential, smoothing Najib's ascent to the top in 2009 after criticizing his first successor, Abdullah Ahamad Badawi, for poor economic management. He also supported Najib in 2013 elections.
Then he became Najib's most ferocious critic as the prime minister, initially regarded as a cautious reformer, turned to Mahathir's authoritarian playbook to survive a multibillion-dollar corruption scandal at the 1MDB state fund that damaged the country's reputation.
The United States and several other countries are investigating allegations of cross-border embezzlement and money laundering at 1MDB, which was set up and previously led by Najib to promote economic development. The U.S. Justice Department says at least $4.5 billion was stolen from 1MDB by associates of Najib, who denies any wrongdoing.
Mahathir publicly reconciled with Anwar, again in prison on another sodomy charge he said was fabricated by the National Front, and joined the multi-ethnic opposition to "save Malaysia" from a corrupt elite.
Despite two coronary bypass surgeries, Mahathir kept up a hectic campaign schedule. He sometimes spoke several times a day at rallies and also updated his tactics for the social media age.
He was rapturously welcomed at opposition rallies and seemed to relish poking fun at the plutocratic Najib, describing him as someone who would try to buy his way into heaven but who'd be sent to hell.
When he wasn't invited to a forum that planned to debate whether at well past 90 years he was too old to be prime minister again, he turned up anyway.
"As far as health is concerned, I am not senile yet," he announced to the stunned participants, many of whom stood and snapped photos with their smartphones.
For good measure, Mahathir sat in the front row and tweeted: "I'm here guys. Say it to my face."
The move was trademark Mahathir, his appetite for political brawling apparently unsated.
Ahead of being sworn in as prime minister again, he promised to seek a full royal pardon for Anwar, criticized a represssive "fake news" law introduced under Najib but didn't say it would be repealed, and vowed to cancel an unpopular goods and service tax.
There are hopes that as a powerful figure for the ethnic Malay majority he will have political capital to reform the loaded electoral system that kept the National Front in power for six decades and pare back the system of economic privileges for Malays. It remains unclear what, if anything, he would do in those areas.
"I don't know about not liking me. I'm a very nice person," he joked when a reporter asked about rumors Malaysia's king, who swore him in as prime minister on Thursday evening, doesn't look kindly on him.
"I have the support of the majority of the members of parliament," Mahathir said. "That is what the provision of the constitution states. It doesn't say I like you or I don't like you, I love you or not."
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With its tumultuous but fascinating history and exotic culture, Laos is a country that's only become more open to mainstream tourism in the recent past.
Technically called Laos PDR, the country was once the near-exclusive realm of tourists who were young and immortal, old and depraved, or just downright seedy.
Now however, Laos is chock full of urban and rural tourist sites that are family-friendly. With its heavy annual rainfall and dramatic changes in elevation, the country is home to many amazing waterfalls too. Below is a list of 15 amazing waterfalls in Laos.
One of, if not the most popular waterfall in the country, Kuang Si Falls is located about 20 miles south of Luang Prabang.
With a drop of nearly 200 feet, the fall is powerful and impressive, and a great place to reconnect with nature.
Don't worry if you forgot to get up early and pack tuna sandwiches and Fritos, because industrious locals have set up stalls selling all manner of tasty treats at the fall's base, so you won't go hungry.
There's also a bear rescue center nearby, if you'd like to get a good look at some local animals that have been saved and are being rehabilitated.
As with many waterfalls the world over, Tad Sae was formed over eons as coursing water cut its way through the surrounding limestone, forming wonderfully aesthetic cascades and pools.
Located near Luang Prabang, the fall is accessible enough to make it a favorite spot of locals and tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The fall dries to a trickle in the dry season, but during the rainy season, the inviting water is cool and refreshing.
There are plenty of seating areas and chairs from which you'll be able to relax and watch the fall in perfect harmony.
The Tad Fane Waterfall in Don Hua Sao National Protected Area in Champasak Province is a must-see if you happen to find yourself in southern Laos.
At nearly 400 feet tall, the fall is majestic, and comprised of two watercourses that come together before flowing from the crest to the pool below.
For those who'd rather not burn any calories or work up a sweat, it's possible to view the fall from a moderately distant viewing area on the other side of the gorge.
If you'd rather blaze a path to the top of the falls, try hiring a guide before you go.
Located in Lao's Champasak Province about 50 kilometers from Pakse, the park in which the Tad Yuang falls resides is a bit on the touristy side.
On the other hand, it's a great place to see a picturesque waterfall, and after you've had your fill of Mother Nature you'll be able to stroll among the restaurants and vendor shops near the parking lot.
The water flow can be downright forceful in the rainy season, limiting swimming access, but if you happen to be there when the water is neither too abundant nor scarce, you'll be able to swim above or below the falls.
The object of much local lore, it's believed that the rushing waters of Li Phi greedily collect the spirits of animals and people who didn't lead virtuous lives.
Located on the Mekong River, the fall's swift water and slippery rocks can be treacherous.
It's located in the 4,000 Islands area of Lao's southern border with Cambodia, and it's possible to make trips into Cambodia from there if you've never been.
Located in the 4,000 Islands region in the south of Laos, Khone Phapheng Waterfall is a natural wonder located on the Mekong River, which is the heart of many Southeast Asian countries like Laos and Cambodia.
By volume, the fall is the largest in the region, and is the primary reason that it's impossible to reach China via the Mekong.
The highest of the fall is nearly 70 feet high, and unleashes a powerful torrent of whitewater, especially in the rainy season.
Located just outside the borders of the Nam Ha National Bio-Diversity Reserve in Laos' Xiangkhouang Province, Nam Kat Waterfall is about an hour drive from the town of Oudom Xai in the country's north-central region.
It's best to hire a guide in town, and make sure you have a good night's sleep and nutritious breakfast before you go, because the hike to the falls and back will take a few hours at least.
You may have the falls all to yourself, and although it isn't large as far as waterfalls go, it seems to blossom from the surrounding forest.
If feeling the wind through your hair as you roar through a foreign and exotic country on a rented motorcycle sounds like your cup of tea, then a trip to Tad Tayicsua in Laos' Champasak Province might be just what the doctor ordered.
Due to its remoteness and the difficulty of getting to it, it's off the radar of most tourists, so if you're inclined put in the effort, your reward will be a magnificent falls that may seem like your own private park.
The hike down to the base of the falls requires a decent pair of shoes and can be steep and slick.
Also in Champasak Province, the Nam Tok Katamtok falls is a relatively easy drive from the town of Paksong, making it an alluring day-trip option for those staying in the area.
At more than 300 feet tall, the falls is one of the largest in the area, and located on the Huay Katam River in Lao's Bolaven Plateau region, which is famous for its highland ecosystem and plentiful coffee plantations.
The falls is only a short hike from the road, and its sheer size is more reminiscent of waterfalls you'd expect to find in Africa.
Named after the village of the same name nearby, the Tad Lo Waterfall is about 85 kilometers from Pakse in Lao's Bolaven Plateau region.
The fall is comprised of 3 distinct tiers: Tad Hang, Tad Lo and Tad Suong.
The cataracts are particularly forceful and dangerous during the rainy months, and the area is known for its elephant tours, which will certainly be an adventure you'll never forget.
It's possible to make a day trip from Pakse, or if you'd like to take your time at the falls and not worry about getting back, there's ample lodging in the area.
Located in Laos' south in the region surrounded by Vietnam and Thailand to the east and west respectively, and Cambodia to the south, the Tad Somphamit Waterfalls is a wonderful place to stop when transitioning from one country to another in this region with so many exotic choices.
There's a small fee to enter the park, and during the rainy season, there's a lot to do besides gaze at the falls, such swimming in the swimming pool or trying your hand at ziplining.
Though the park is open during the dry season, the falls and amenities aren't too impressive then.
If you're staying on Det or other nearby islands, it's about 7 kilometers to the falls.
At about 35 kilometers from Pakse, Pha Suam Waterfall is closer than the aforementioned Tad Lo Waterfalls, making it an easy day trip from the town.
Shaped like a U, the fall is distinct in that the water doesn't dry up in the dry season, although the flow can be reduced significantly.
At about 20 feet high, the fall is on the Houai Champi River in Lao's Salavanh Province.
There are unique, treehouse-like bungalows available for rent near the falls if you'd like to take a night off from an air-conditioned hotel.
Located in Nong Khiaw, 100 Waterfalls is one of the amazing waterfalls in Laos that you're not likely to forget.
As you may have guessed by the name, the area is home to countless waterfalls, and if you'd like to experience as many of them as possible, consider hiring a guide before you go.
The guides usually save the largest fall for last. It's the most majestic and resembles a temple, and if the water flow is just right you may be able to push through the mist at the fall's base on a canoe made from bamboo.
There are also a few bars and restaurants in the area with good food, and they're great places to meet guides too.
More resort-like than many of Laos' waterfalls, the Nahm Dong falls and surrounding area are home to stunning natural beauty, architecture left over from the French Colonial days, and plenty of amazing things to see and do.
The steps to the falls will get the old heart pumping, and there are different seating and swimming areas, some of which are suitable for families due to their shallowness and low flow.
Other activities such as ziplining are available in the park, if you'd like to cram your day full of exhilarating activities.
If not, find a quiet spot and spend the afternoon relaxing, reading or napping.
Located in Ba Chiang, Tad Pha Suam Waterfall sports a rickety old bamboo bridge that seems to have been around since the beginning of time.
Don't worry though, bamboo is extraordinarily tough, and the bridge will give a great view of the falls. You may get some cool mist in your face too.
If you'd rather play it safe, there's a restaurant nearby from which you'll get adequate views of the falls while sitting in relative comfort and safety.
There are also villages near the falls that sell handicrafts made in the area, especially colorful sarongs.


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The Latest: Warren says Trump may not be 'free' in 2020
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., talks with a local resident during an organizing event, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — The Latest on Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren, who is campaigning in Iowa (all times local):
Democrat Elizabeth Warren says President Donald Trump "may not even be a free person" by next year's election.
The Massachusetts senator's comments came Sunday as the Democratic presidential candidate campaigned in Iowa a day after Trump renewed his criticism of her past claims of Native American heritage. In a tweet, Trump called Warren "Pocahontas" and said he would see her "on the campaign TRAIL."
The White House didn't explain what the president was referring to in his tweet, though some Democrats accused him of making light of the Trail of Tears — the forced removal of Cherokee and several other Native American tribes from their lands in the 1830s. Warren's campaign wouldn't say what the senator believes Trump was referencing.
Warren has largely avoided talking about Trump since she began testing the waters for a campaign more than a month ago.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is returning to South Carolina this week as part of a tour of early voting states following the official launch of her 2020 presidential campaign.
Warren's campaign says the Massachusetts Democrat will make her first trip to Greenville on Saturday for an organizing event. She did something similar last month in the state capitol of Columbia.
Warren's South Carolina swing overlaps with Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris of California, who is also eyeing the White House. Harris will be in the state on Friday and Saturday.
Warren officially announced her candidacy Saturday in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and is visiting New Hampshire and Iowa this weekend.
In addition to South Carolina, she is also making stops in Georgia, Nevada and California.


With growing user needs and scoring market demands it is becoming increasingly vital for businesses to develop superior functioning custom mobile apps for its customers. The primary purpose of mobile apps is to offer quick and engaging contextual experiences for the users.
Which Platform Is Better For Your Business?
Despite the infinite comparisons between Android and Apple, businesses can opt for developing mobile apps for the Apple operating system. In one of the recent study by Gartner, it predicts that Apple will soon establish itself as a technological giant like Microsoft and find its place in office software. Moreover, in terms of security and trustworthiness Apple scores much more than its counterpart and is an obviously an innovative and undisputed player of the app world.
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namespace color_utils {

TEST(ColorUtils, SkColorToHSLRed) {
  HSL hsl = {0, 0, 0};
  SkColorToHSL(SK_ColorRED, &hsl);
  EXPECT_DOUBLE_EQ(hsl.h, 0);
  EXPECT_DOUBLE_EQ(hsl.s, 1);
  EXPECT_DOUBLE_EQ(hsl.l, 0.5);
}

TEST(ColorUtils, SkColorToHSLGrey) {
  HSL hsl = {0, 0, 0};
  SkColorToHSL(SkColorSetARGB(255, 128, 128, 128), &hsl);
  EXPECT_DOUBLE_EQ(hsl.h, 0);
  EXPECT_DOUBLE_EQ(hsl.s, 0);
  EXPECT_EQ(static_cast<int>(hsl.l * 100),
            static_cast<int>(0.5 * 100));  // Accurate to two decimal places.
}

TEST(ColorUtils, HSLToSkColorWithAlpha) {
  SkColor red = SkColorSetARGB(128, 255, 0, 0);
  HSL hsl = {0, 1, 0.5};
  SkColor result = HSLToSkColor(hsl, 128);
  EXPECT_EQ(SkColorGetA(red), SkColorGetA(result));
  EXPECT_EQ(SkColorGetR(red), SkColorGetR(result));
  EXPECT_EQ(SkColorGetG(red), SkColorGetG(result));
  EXPECT_EQ(SkColorGetB(red), SkColorGetB(result));
}

TEST(ColorUtils, RGBtoHSLRoundTrip) {
  // Just spot check values near the edges.
  for (int r = 0; r < 10; ++r) {
    for (int g = 0; g < 10; ++g) {
      for (int b = 0; b < 10; ++b) {
        SkColor rgb = SkColorSetARGB(255, r, g, b);
        HSL hsl = {0, 0, 0};
        SkColorToHSL(rgb, &hsl);
        SkColor out = HSLToSkColor(hsl, 255);
        EXPECT_EQ(SkColorGetR(out), SkColorGetR(rgb));
        EXPECT_EQ(SkColorGetG(out), SkColorGetG(rgb));
        EXPECT_EQ(SkColorGetB(out), SkColorGetB(rgb));
      }
    }
  }
  for (int r = 240; r < 256; ++r) {
    for (int g = 240; g < 256; ++g) {
      for (int b = 240; b < 256; ++b) {
        SkColor rgb = SkColorSetARGB(255, r, g, b);
        HSL hsl = {0, 0, 0};
        SkColorToHSL(rgb, &hsl);
        SkColor out = HSLToSkColor(hsl, 255);
        EXPECT_EQ(SkColorGetR(out), SkColorGetR(rgb));
        EXPECT_EQ(SkColorGetG(out), SkColorGetG(rgb));
        EXPECT_EQ(SkColorGetB(out), SkColorGetB(rgb));
      }
    }
  }
}

TEST(ColorUtils, IsWithinHSLRange) {
  HSL hsl = {0.3, 0.4, 0.5};
  HSL lower = {0.2, 0.3, 0.4};
  HSL upper = {0.4, 0.5, 0.6};
  EXPECT_TRUE(IsWithinHSLRange(hsl, lower, upper));
  // Bounds are inclusive.
  hsl.h = 0.2;
  EXPECT_TRUE(IsWithinHSLRange(hsl, lower, upper));
  hsl.h = 0.4;
  EXPECT_TRUE(IsWithinHSLRange(hsl, lower, upper));
  hsl.s = 0.3;
  EXPECT_TRUE(IsWithinHSLRange(hsl, lower, upper));
  hsl.s = 0.5;
  EXPECT_TRUE(IsWithinHSLRange(hsl, lower, upper));
  hsl.l = 0.4;
  EXPECT_TRUE(IsWithinHSLRange(hsl, lower, upper));
  hsl.l = 0.6;
  EXPECT_TRUE(IsWithinHSLRange(hsl, lower, upper));
}

TEST(ColorUtils, IsWithinHSLRangeHueWrapAround) {
  HSL hsl = {0.3, 0.4, 0.5};
  HSL lower = {0.8, -1, -1};
  HSL upper = {1.2, -1, -1};
  hsl.h = 0.1;
  EXPECT_TRUE(IsWithinHSLRange(hsl, lower, upper));
  hsl.h = 0.9;
  EXPECT_TRUE(IsWithinHSLRange(hsl, lower, upper));
  hsl.h = 0.3;
  EXPECT_FALSE(IsWithinHSLRange(hsl, lower, upper));
}

TEST(ColorUtils, ColorToHSLRegisterSpill) {
  // In a opt build on Linux, this was causing a register spill on my laptop
  // (Pentium M) when converting from SkColor to HSL.
  SkColor input = SkColorSetARGB(255, 206, 154, 89);
  HSL hsl = {-1, -1, -1};
  SkColor result = HSLShift(input, hsl);
  // |result| should be the same as |input| since we passed in a value meaning
  // no color shift.
  EXPECT_EQ(SkColorGetA(input), SkColorGetA(result));
  EXPECT_EQ(SkColorGetR(input), SkColorGetR(result));
  EXPECT_EQ(SkColorGetG(input), SkColorGetG(result));
  EXPECT_EQ(SkColorGetB(input), SkColorGetB(result));
}

TEST(ColorUtils, CalculateBoringScore_Empty) {
  SkBitmap bitmap;
  EXPECT_DOUBLE_EQ(1.0, CalculateBoringScore(bitmap));
}

TEST(ColorUtils, CalculateBoringScore_SingleColor) {
  const gfx::Size kSize(20, 10);
  gfx::Canvas canvas(kSize, 1.0f, true);
  // Fill all pixels in black.
  canvas.FillRect(gfx::Rect(kSize), SK_ColorBLACK);

  SkBitmap bitmap =
      skia::GetTopDevice(*canvas.sk_canvas())->accessBitmap(false);
  // The thumbnail should deserve the highest boring score.
  EXPECT_DOUBLE_EQ(1.0, CalculateBoringScore(bitmap));
}

TEST(ColorUtils, CalculateBoringScore_TwoColors) {
  const gfx::Size kSize(20, 10);

  gfx::Canvas canvas(kSize, 1.0f, true);
  // Fill all pixels in black.
  canvas.FillRect(gfx::Rect(kSize), SK_ColorBLACK);
  // Fill the left half pixels in white.
  canvas.FillRect(gfx::Rect(0, 0, kSize.width() / 2, kSize.height()),
                  SK_ColorWHITE);

  SkBitmap bitmap =
      skia::GetTopDevice(*canvas.sk_canvas())->accessBitmap(false);
  ASSERT_EQ(kSize.width(), bitmap.width());
  ASSERT_EQ(kSize.height(), bitmap.height());
  // The thumbnail should be less boring because two colors are used.
  EXPECT_DOUBLE_EQ(0.5, CalculateBoringScore(bitmap));
}

TEST(ColorUtils, AlphaBlend) {
  SkColor fore = SkColorSetARGB(255, 200, 200, 200);
  SkColor back = SkColorSetARGB(255, 100, 100, 100);

  EXPECT_TRUE(AlphaBlend(fore, back, 255) == fore);
  EXPECT_TRUE(AlphaBlend(fore, back, 0) == back);

  // One is fully transparent, result is partially transparent.
  back = SkColorSetA(back, 0);
  EXPECT_EQ(136U, SkColorGetA(AlphaBlend(fore, back, 136)));

  // Both are fully transparent, result is fully transparent.
  fore = SkColorSetA(fore, 0);
  EXPECT_EQ(0U, SkColorGetA(AlphaBlend(fore, back, 255)));
}

}  // namespace color_utils

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Seneca Park Zoo's male spotted hyena Lou is 26 years old today, making him the oldest spotted hyena in human care. Lou was born at the Buffalo Zoo on October 3, 1992 and came to the Zoo with his mother, Drek, on July 6, 1999. Seneca Park Zoo's animal care staff has experience in "elder care" hyena husbandry considering Lou's age and that his mother Drek lived to be 27 years old. The average life expectancy for spotted hyenas is 22 years in human care, and less in natural range due to trapping, poisoning, and a decline in densities of prey.
Lou's longevity can be attributed to a few factors: good genetics, a low-stress lifestyle, as well as an excellent diet and veterinary care. The secret ingredient that I believe puts him above and beyond average health is the attention and care he receives from the entire Zoo staff. Every day Lou has positive reinforcement training. This form of training helps Lou develop strong relationships with his caregivers. This bond allows us to medically care for animals here at the Zoo because the animals choose to take part in their own health care.
Lou's training is an enjoyable experience for him where he gets many meat treats and lots of praise. And we always make sure it's fun. He even spins in excitement before, during, and after his training sessions. If Lou does something wrong during training, we won't acknowledge it. We only acknowledge the behavior we want Lou to repeat, therefore calm behavior is the only behavior he displays.
His favorite enrichment item is his straw bed. I feel myself relax when I see Lou lying on his side with the bright sun warming his body. The wind blows the soft tuft of hair on the top of his head and I know he is having a good day. During your next visit, spend time with Lou to see what a content hyena looks like.
Every day is a gift. We treat each day as one with Lou!


So today I have an OOTD post for you and its just a quick spring outfit, versatile and girly! It's simple enough to be worn on a day to day basis without looking like you've thrown any old thing on.
I hope you enjoyed this ultra short outfit of the day post, let me know if you'd like any more of these in the future!


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Sneakers are not just for the weekend anymore! They are stylish and right on trend.
When I first saw these camo sneakers, I knew I'd wear them all the time! I love that camo has become a neutral that can be worn with so much!
This style of slip-on sneaker has become a favorite of mine. Easy to put on and take off. #dontjudge I'm always in a hurry to race out the door with the kids and usually trying to help them get all their gear organized.
These sneakers come in 2 white/taupe color combos as well and are currently 40% off.
I've rounded up some other really cute sneakers below so be sure to scroll down and take a look!
On another note, I can't seem to get enough of all the fun sleeves out now. This bell sleeve top comes in 3 colors and can take you from work to play. I love the subtle texture.
Don't you love when new restaurants come to your area? There has been a huge reconstruction going on in Dublin. Some new restaurants have finally started to open and we've been looking forward to giving them a try. Last night we met some friends for dinner at one of them. Our kids are all old enough that they sat at their own table and we adults sat at our own. It was a win win for everyone.
How amazing are these earrings from Leo Alfred! The statement jewelry that you'll have for years and always a standout piece.
I love that sneakers are becoming the norm. They're comfortable and oh so cute!
Those camo sneakers are so cute! Love this casual look on you!


Unknown attackers threw a Molotov cocktail at one of the Bundestag buildings in Berlin at around 2:30 am on Monday, but failed to set the offices ablaze.
Police told Der Spiegel that no damage was caused and that the security services were investigating the crime.
The attack apes a similar one on November 24th last year, when a Molotov cocktail was set alight next to the building.
After that attack, leaflets from a group calling itself the "German Resistance Movement" were found on the scene, warning of Germany's "shattering" and "balkanization" if it were to continue down the path of a "multicultural, multiethnic, multireligious and multi-historical" population.
There were also attacks on the Reichstag on September 28th and on the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party headquarters on August 25th.
Police said at the time that there were clues indicating a far-right political motivation for the latter attack.


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Q: Custom data attributes with multiple elements I'm trying to make a custom data attributes on my website in lightbox. I just made it for one element in Javascript and it works fine but I want to make it works in multiple elements.
How it works now: I have "a" element with id="image-1" and I want to make that javascript will recognise id image-2,3,4... and show correct data from custom attributes. Note that I can't use onclick because it makes that lightbox stops work.
Here is HTML:

Here is JS:
var global = document.getElementById('image-1');
var tagList = global.getAttribute('data-tags');
var facebook = global.getAttribute('data-fb');
var twitter = global.getAttribute('data-tt');
var gplus = global.getAttribute('data-gplus');

$('

' + tagList +'

' +
        '

').appendTo($('body'));

I'm trying to make it works on Lightbox Plugin (http://lokeshdhakar.com/projects/lightbox2/)
UPDATE
I just used function in onclick and when I'm testing it, it shows correct IDs. But still can't put it into getElementByID as a string.
id="image-1" onclick="GetID(this.id)"

window.GetID = function(elem_id){
    alert(elem_id);
  }

  var global = document.getElementById(GetID());
  var tagList = global.getAttribute('data-tags');
  var facebook = global.getAttribute('data-fb');
  var twitter = global.getAttribute('data-tt');
  var gplus = global.getAttribute('data-gplus');

UPDATE 2:
Almost done. I've made my variables global. Console log shows correct ID and other data attribs. Problem is when I'm trying to put result into html in javascript. Here is example.

+ current JS:
id="image-1" onclick="window.GetID(this.id)"

  var global;
  var tagList;
  var facebook;
  var twitter;
  var gplus;

  window.GetID = function(elem_id){
    console.log(elem_id);
    global = document.getElementById(elem_id);
    console.log(global);
    tagList = global.getAttribute('data-tags');
    console.log(tagList);
    facebook = global.getAttribute('data-fb');
    console.log(facebook);
    twitter = global.getAttribute('data-tt');
    console.log(twitter);
    gplus = global.getAttribute('data-gplus');
    console.log(gplus);
  }

+ image of console response.

A: A good solution would be to get the id attribute of 'a' element when clicking it put it in a var and use it to get data attributes.
Assuming 'a' elements are inside a div '#container' here is my solution
$('#container a').click(function(){
    var image_id    =   '#' + $(this).attr('id');
    var tagList     =   $(image_id).data('tags');
    var facebook    =   $(image_id).data('fb');
    var twitter     =   $(image_id).data('tt');
    var gplus       =   $(image_id).data('gplus');
});

A: not sure if I am understanding correctly. But if the id of the divs are consistent, meaning image-1, image-2, image-3,... and so on, you could use and expression selector and loop through the number of elements in that array to add/append your dynamic html inside those divs without using a click event to get the id. Ex -
var array_of_divs = $("div[id^=image-]") // this gives you an array of all the element having the id starting with 'image-'

further you can loop though the length of this array and add your dynamic html based on the id of the parent : ("image-"+counter_variable])
let me know if this helps.

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"5 éves tervünk nagy építkezései" [The great construction projects of our Five Year Plan], 1952. HU OSA LibSpColl_Dia_7174; Library. Special collections. Hungarian propaganda filmstrips.; Open Society Archives at Central European University, Budapest.


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Home Food & Drink Can A Single Drink Before Bedtime Negatively Affect Your Sleep?
Can A Single Drink Before Bedtime Negatively Affect Your Sleep?
Today, close to 15% of people consume a glass of alcohol to help them get good sleep. It's become a ritual for millions of individuals to consume a glass of wine before bedtime. It's a ritual of sorts that's been passed down for generations and doesn't seem to be dying any time soon.
What happens when you consume a glass of alcohol before you sleep is that it acts as a muscle relaxant, giving you deep sleep during the first half of your sleep. During the second half of your sleep though, the alcohol you consumed would have been completely digested and its effects also would have run out which results in disturbed sleep during the second half. You will wake up multiple times due to this disturbed sleep and also need to rush to the bathroom because of the alcohol multiple times.
Besides the disturbed sleep, alcohol is known to give people breathing difficulties, problems with snoring, headaches and even insomnia at times. Alcohol also tends to over-relax your throat muscles, more than usual, which can lead to problems and even cause death potentially in very rare cases. The next morning you're faced with even more problems as you'll have a severe headache, dehydration and you'll feel sleep deprived.
Another problem with alcohol consumption on a frequent basis is that your body builds up a tolerance to it when you consume it on a regular basis. When consumed daily, your body builds resistance and tolerance towards alcohol and you'll see minimal effects from one glass of alcohol which rules out the effect of the theory then.
So, it's a big no-no to consume alcohol just before bedtime, especially if you tend to eat dinner late leaving little or leave no gap between dinner and bedtime. If you wish to partake in alcohol consumption you can do so by consuming your favorite drink up to three hours before bedtime. This will ensure that the alcohol gets metabolized by the time you hit the sack and you won't feel any of the side effects of alcohol during your sleep. That puts to bed your grandmother's theory of consuming a drink before bedtime for a good night's sleep.
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Filipe V & II (Lyon, c. 1293 – Paris, ), também conhecido como Filipe, o Alto, foi o Rei da França como Filipe V e Rei de Navarra como Filipe II de 1316 até sua morte.

Foi também conde de Poitou de 1311 a 1316 por apanágio do seu pai Filipe IV de França, conde palatino da Borgonha de 1315 a 1322 pelo seu casamento com Joana II da Borgonha

Devido ao processo pelo qual foi escolhido como sucessor do sobrinho João I no trono francês, ficou principalmente conhecido por promulgar a lei sálica na França, impedindo assim que neste reino a coroa pudesse passar para uma mulher.

Primeiros anos e casamento
Segundo filho de Filipe o Belo e Joana I de Navarra, os seus irmãos foram Luís X de França, Carlos IV de França, e Isabel de França, rainha consorte da Inglaterra.

Depois da invasão da Flandres em 1305, o seu pai concedeu Béthune, a primeira cidade a render-se, a Matilde, condessa de Artois e viúva de Otão IV, conde palatino da Borgonha.

Para garantir a fidelidade desta, foi organizado o casamento das suas duas filhas, Joana e Branca, com os príncipes Filipe e Carlos, respectivamente, filhos do rei francês. O matrimónio de Filipe com Joana ocorreu em Corbeil, em 1307.

Em Abril de 1314, uma visita da sua irmã Isabel de França despoletou o escândalo da Torre de Nesle: Margarida da Borgonha, esposa do seu irmão Luís, e Branca da Borgonha, esposa de Carlos, foram acusadas de adultério.

Joana da Borgonha, irmã de Branca e amiga íntima de Margarida, foi envolvida por ter cohecimento e guardado segredo das infidelidades das outras duas, e encarcerada na fortaleza de Dourdan. No mesmo ano Filipe IV morreu e foi sucedido por Luís X.

Em 1315, por influência da sua mãe, Joana foi libertada e voltou à corte, após ser absolvida pelo parlamento. Pouco depois o seu irmão Roberto, herdeiro de Otão IV e conde da Borgonha, morreu.

O título passou para a irmã, agora intitulada condessa Joana II da Borgonha. Filipe o Alto, como esposo, assumiu esse título jure uxoris (por direito de casamento), depois de já ser conde de Poitou por direito próprio, título oferecido em apanágio pelo seu pai.

Regência e subida ao trono
Quando o rei Luís X morreu, a segunda esposa e viúva deste, Clemência da Hungria, estava grávida. Filipe assumiu a regência, sob alegações de que nessas condições a rainha não podia assumir o governo do país. A sucessão do trono permaneceu uma incógnita, havendo três pretendentes:
 No caso de um filho varão, este herdaria a coroa da França.
 Se nascesse outra menina, Joana, filha de Luís X, poderia subir ao trono, apesar de não haver precedentes de uma mulher ter sido coroada rainha governante da França. Ao contrário, Navarra tinha este precedente e no futuro aceitaria esta como soberana.
 Mas poderia ser decidida a necessidade de descendência varonil, pelo que Filipe o Alto, o irmão sobrevivente mais velho do falecido rei, herdaria a França.

O assunto parecia resolvido com o nascimento de um filho varão, João I de França, o Póstumo, na noite de 14 para 15 de Novembro de 1316. Mas João viveu apenas durante alguns dias, falecendo a 19 de Novembro de forma misteriosa durante a cerimónia de apresentação aos barões.

Houve algumas suspeitas de envolvimento de Filipe na morte do sobrinho, mas nenhuma informação concreta confimou essa teoria. Apesar de serem lançadas várias teorias de conspiração sobre este óbito que, mesmo fazendo sentido, não estão provadas, não é particularmente extraordinária a morte de um bebé no início do século XIV. Mesmo com as condições privilegiadas de uma das casas reais mais evoluídas da Europa, é necessário ter em conta a taxa de mortalidade infantil da época.

À nobreza do reino foi então posta a questão da legitimidade da princesa Joana, nascida do primeiro matrimónio, à sucessão do trono francês. De facto, era a primeira vez que ocorria a ausência de um herdeiro varão directo. A sucessão que começara por ser electiva no início da dinastia capetiana, passara a dinástica varonil.

Havendo inclusivamente dúvidas sobre a paternidade de Joana, devido ao caso da Torre de Nesle, a nobreza francesa preferiu oferecer, nos Estados gerais de 1317 e alegando a lei sálica, as coroas de ambos os reinos, e o condado de Champagne, ao irmão de Luís X e já regente, Filipe V de França. Foi sagrado e coroado na catedral de Reims pelo arcebispo Roberto de Courtenay, também um capetiano, a 6 de Janeiro.

A 2 de Fevereiro reuniu uma assembleia de nobres, prelados e burgueses de Paris para declarar que pela sua ascendência estava melhor colocado para subir ao trono que a sua sobrinha Joana, uma vez que estava separado de São Luís por duas gerações contra três desta, e afirmando que "nenhuma mulher sucederá no reino da França".

Reinado

Durante seu reinado, Filipe retomou a política interrompida do seu pai, retomando assim a ideia da realeza, perdida no reinado anterior. Uma das suas primeiras acções foi ajudar a reunir um conclave de 23 cardeais em Lião, em 1316, para resolver o impasse que há dois anos deixava a Santa Sé em sede vacante e o mundo católico sem papa. Aprisionados por Filipe na igreja até definirem o sucessor de Clemente V, elegeram então Jacques Duèze, que tomou o nome de João XXII. Este teria sido o conclave que criou a regra de a eleição dos papas se realizar atrás de portas trancadas.

Em 1318 renovou a aliança com a Escócia. Depois de uma campanha na Flandres contra Roberto III, este prestou-lhe homenagem a 5 de Maio de 1320. Bom estratega, Filipe o Alto conseguiu vencer as oposições e resolver os problemas com os flamengos pela diplomacia, na paz de 2 de Junho desse mesmo ano.

Na política interna, confirmou as cartas de foral provinciais e centralizou as diferentes instituições para as tornar mais eficazes. Impôs a utilização de uma moeda única no território apesar da oposição dos nobres do sul da França. Tentou também normalizar os pesos e as medidas, encontrando resistência nos Estados gerais, e criou a Câmara de Contas, cuja finalidade primordial, essencial e principal seria o saneamento da administração pública.

Ainda em 1320, juntou a cidade de Tournai aos domínios da coroa. A 29 de Junho, na catedral de Amiens, recebeu do seu cunhado Eduardo II da Inglaterra a homenagem pelo ducado de Guyenne, o condado de Ponthieu e a cidade de Montreuil.

Entretanto, na Normandia iniciou-se um movimento chamado a Cruzada dos Pastores, em Maio de 1320: um pastor adolescente afirmava ter sido visitado pelo Espírito Santo, que o instruíra a lutar contra os mouros na Península Ibérica. Semelhante ao movimento com o mesmo nome no reinado de São Luís, este movimento incluía principalmente jovens, mulheres e crianças. Marcharam sobre Paris para pedir a Filipe V para os liderar, mas o rei recusou-se a encontrar-se com os cruzados.

Assim, estes dirigiram-se para sul até à Aquitânia, no caminho atacando castelos, oficiais do rei, padres e leprosos. No entanto, os alvos principais eram mesmo os judeus, que atacaram em Saintes, Verdun, Cahors, Albi e Toulouse, onde chegaram a 12 de Junho. O papa João XXII, em Avinhão, deu ordens para os parar.

Quando eventualmente entraram na Península Ibérica os seus ataques já eram conhecidos, e Jaime II de Aragão empenhou-se em proteger os seus súbditos. Inicialmente proibiu-os de entrarem no seu reino, mas quando mesmo assim entraram, em Julho, Jaime avisou os seus nobres para garantirem a segurança da comunidade judaica.

Conforme esperado, os pastores atacaram alguns judeus, especialmente na fortaleza de Montclus, onde mais de 300 judeus foram mortos. Afonso de Aragão, filho de Jaime, foi enviado pelo pai para controlar a situação. Os responsáveis pelo massacre de Montclus foram presos e executados, depois não ocorreram mais incidentes incidentes e a cruzada dispersou.

Esta "cruzada" é vista como uma revolta contra a monarquia francesa, tal como a primeira Cruzada dos Pastores. Os judeus eram vistos como um símbolo do poder real uma vez que, mais do que quaisquer outros súbditos, necessitavam da protecção pessoal do rei, tanto na França como em Aragão.

Estes eram também um símbolo da economia real, odiados pelos pobres e pelos camposeses, que se viam sob pesados impostos. Tinham-se passado poucos anos desde que Filipe IV de França permitira o regresso dos judeus ao seu país, depois de a ter expulsado em 1306. As dívidas à comunidade judaica tinham no entanto sido cobradas para os cofres da monarquia depois dessa expulsão, o que provavelmente também contribuíra para aos olhos de povo, ser feita a ligação entre os judeus e o rei.

Em 1321, Filipe multou as comunidades que tinham assassinado judeus. Isto levou a uma segunda revolta, desta vez entre a população urbana. Apesar de cronistas posteriores terem inventado a ideia de uma "Cruzada dos Vaqueiros", uma segunda vaga desta Cruzada dos Pastores, isto nunca aconteceu, mas ocorreram mais ataques aos judeus em consequência das multas.

Filipe reinou por apenas seis anos. Foi atacado de disenteria e febres a partir de Agosto de 1321, provavelmente envenenado com água contaminada por leprosos em Pontou. Depois de cinco meses de sofrimento, morreu em Longchamp, nos arredores de Paris, na noite de 2 para 3 de Janeiro de 1322.

Foi sepultado na basílica de Saint-Denis onde, como outras no mesmo local, foi profanada durante a revolução francesa em 1793. Não deixou descendentes masculinos, pelo que foi sucedido pelo seu único irmão sobrevivente, Carlos IV de França.

Descendência
Filipe casou-se uma única vez, em 1307, com Joana da Borgonha, filha de Matilde, condessa de Artois, e Otão IV, conde palatino da Borgonha. Desta união nasceram:
 Joana III, condessa da Borgonha (1308-1347), casada em 1318 com Odo IV, duque da Borgonha, unindo assim as casas condal e ducal da Borgonha
 Margarida I de Artois, também condessa da Borgonha, (1310 - 9 de Maio de 1382), casada em 1320 com Luís I da Flandres
 Isabel de França (1312-1348), casada com Guigues VIII de la Tour du Pin, delfim de Viennois e conde de Albon, e em c.1335 com João III, senhor de Faucogney
 Branca de França (1313-1358)
 Luís Filipe de França (1316-1317)
 Joana (c.1317)

Ancestrais

Títulos Nobiliárquicos & Tratamentos
 1293-1316: "Sua Excelência, O Príncipe Felipe da França & Navarra"
 1316-1322: "Sua Alteza, O Rei"

Representações na cultura
 Filipe V é um dos personagens principais da série de livros de romance histórico Os Reis Malditos (Les Rois Maudits em francês) de Maurice Druon, publicada entre 1955 e 1977, e adaptada para a televisão por duas vezes na França, em 1972 e em 2005.

Bibliografia
The Pastoureaux of 1320, Malcolm Barber, Journal of Ecclesiastical History, 20
Communities of Violence: Persecution of Minorities in the Middle Ages., David Nirenberg, Princeton, 1996

Ligações externas

Monarcas católicos romanos
Filipe 02
Condes da Borgonha
Condes de Poitiers
Governantes do século XIV
Dinastia capetiana
Reis da França
Naturais de Lyon


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Nazari (retòric), (s. IV) orador romà
 Nazari de Cuixà (Marca Hispànica?, segle VIII / IX - Sant Miquel de Cuixà, segle VIII / IX), monjo benedictí
 Nazari de Capris, (Elpidium, c. 475 - Capodistria, c. 556) bisbe de Koper, venerat com a sant
 Nazari de Milà (Roma,? - Milà, 301), martir cristià


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Wuxia peut désigner :
Wuxia, genre de la littérature chinoise
Wuxia, un jeu de rôle.
La Gorge de Wuxia, un lieu de la région des Trois Gorges, en Chine.

Voir aussi :

Wu Xia Pian, genre du cinéma chinois.
Wu Xia, film hongkongais de 2011 avec Donnie Yen.


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FA Cup Final Wigan 1 Man City 0
posted 11 May 2013, 16:46 by Sportech Nz [ updated 11 May 2013, 16:48 ]
A 91st minute headed goal by Wigan's substitute Ben Watson (number 8) defeats Manchester City in the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.
Wigan Athletic win their first major trophy after 81 years of playing football. A fairytale day for the underdogs.
Ben Watson had missed six months of the season with a broken leg. Tonight he is a hero in Wigan.
Rumours are now circulating that Roberto Mancini will be replaced after a trophy-less season.
Ben Watson (number 8) scores the winning goal in the 91st minute.


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Statement on Passing of Marlys Matuszak, Information on Memorial Service
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chairman Joe Wineke released the following statement today on the passing of longtime party activist Marlys Matuszak. Please see below for information on the memorial service.
"Today we mourn the loss of an incredible activist, an amazing person and a dear friend – Marlys Matuszak.
"From chairing the party, to running Congressman Dave Obey's very first campaign, to serving as the 7th CD Chair, Marlys gave so much of her life to this party and the ideals that we fight for. She advised chairs, helped candidates across the state, and was the authority on party operation.
"She traveled to county party and administrative committee meetings across the state, and until she became ill, never missed one. She started working for Democrats at the age of 14 and never quit – always standing out as an incredibly committed, talented and hard-working activist.
"Every year at our Eleanor Roosevelt tribute, we will honor her through the Marlys Matuszak Statewide Impact Award. She will remain an inspiration for years to come.
"We have lost an activist, a party chair, an advisor, and a cherished friend. We will move forward working to echo just some of the energy and commitment Marlys brought with her every day."
A memorial service will be held in Marlys' honor on Saturday February 19 from 12:00p.m. to 2:00p.m. at the Rose Garden at
131 West Thomas Street, Wausau, WI54401
. The memorial will include a reception line at 12:00, remarks fro mCongressman Obey at 12:30p.m. and light food reception at 1:00p.m.
Feb 12, 2008 News Despite John McCain Missing the Vote, 2.6 Million in Wisconsin To Get Relief From Economic Stimulus Package


So a few months ago I picked up some beautiful blue Welsh Wool from a popular Internet Auction site. £15 lighter I received just over 3m of the stuff. A Very nice blue with golden/green flecks. I wasn't sure what to make but then decided on another jacket! Apparently 'Blue' is in fashion and I've never worn blue. Now initially I started drafting a pattern for myself. I wanted casual-smart with peaked lapels, then I remembered I had the Burda 6872 pattern. I made this for a friends wedding and I liked the style and shape.
Matt of Sewwhatsnew (winner of last years Great British Sewing Bee) with fused lining and Honk Kong finished seams. Also Curtis over at Pudleston Patchwork made a version in Olive Green for the Minerva Crafts Bloggers Network. So I thought I use the fabric for my version. Now the first problem! The fabric was listed as vintage Welsh wool and when I started laying out the pattern pieces I realised it was. Normally fabric comes in 114cm (45″) or 150cm (60″) width. This was 90cm (36″) which meant that even having 3m, things were going to be tight! Well this is all I had left!
Seriously I had to cut my pieces so close together and waste nothing. Anyway pieces cut (just) is started construction. I opted to sew the jacket by hand rather than machine (akin to real tailoring). Why? Well why not; I wasn't in a rush and I like hand sewing. OK I'll be honest, I didn't sew every seam by hand but probably 95%. The rest, including the lining were machine sewn. Still it was fun.
So what did I do differently? Firstly I added a floating chest piece for the interfacing: A lightweight canvas (as I do with all my jacket makes). The under-collar is made from a nice golden coloured melton wool to pick out the colour in the blue wool. I added a 'ticket' pocket above the RH pocket, put a button over inner pocket in the lining and added four buttons per sleeve. I even added a loop behind the lapel to hold your flower stalk! The lining is in gold with black piping.
So here we go. One finished wool jacket! I hope you like?
I took a lot of inspiration from the book from Cabrera. If you are going down the tailoring route then it is a must buy! I made my own shoulder pads from cotton batting and gauze and hand stitched the button holes.
The jacket has given me hours of fun (and occasional frustration!) but I really enjoyed the make. Although I love drafting my own patterns, I really do rate Burda for their style and construction.
In other news, I received my fabric bundle from Minerva Crafts this week. I won this for the 'Star Make' in Love Sewing magazine a month or so ago. Now I need to decide what to make!
Now the weather has turned a little chilly I need to think about a new coat for me and yes, I have some lovely fabric in my stash ready.


Richard Murphy has joined Calyon in London to trade emerging markets spot and forward FX, reporting to Philippe Jean, global head of emerging markets. Murphy joins from Royal Bank of Canada in London, where he was a senior emerging markets dealer, reporting to Steve Darling, head of emerging markets in London.
Murphy replaces Minh Phung, who joined Bear Stearns in London in August as a spot and forwards trader (FX Week, October 11).