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What are the 3 conditions for continuity?
What is an example of a continuity?
What is continuity in basic calculus?
What are examples of continuity and discontinuity?
What are limits and discontinuities in calculus?
What is continuity in calculus?
For a function to be continuous at a point, it must be defined at that point, its limit must exist at the point, and the value of the function at that point must equal the value of the limit at that point.
The definition of continuity refers to something occurring in an uninterrupted state, or on a steady and ongoing basis. When you are always there for your child to listen to him and care for him every single day, this is an example of a situation where you give your child a sense of continuity.
What is continuity and discontinuity in calculus?
A function is said to be continuous if it can be drawn without picking up the pencil. Otherwise, a function is said to be discontinuous. Similarly, Calculus in Maths, a function f(x) is continuous at x = c, if there is no break in the graph of the given function at the point.
How do you know if an equation is continuous?
Saying a function f is continuous when x=c is the same as saying that the function's two-side limit at x=c exists and is equal to f(c).
What would be some examples of continuous and discontinuous development?
Continuous development is that which occurs gradually over time. An example from the domain of physical development is height. Discontinuous development, however, is categorical and refers to changes in stages.
How do you know if a function is continuous calculus?
Calculus uses limits to give a precise definition of continuity that works whether or not you graph the given function. The same conditions are used whether you are testing a graph or an equation. If a function meets all three of these conditions, we say it is continuous at x = a.
Limits: Limits in calculus give a precise definition of continuity whether or not you graph a function. Continuous: Calculus proves that a function is continuous when x = a only under three conditions. Discontinuities: Discontinuity may be removable (point), infinite, and jump with functions that fail at least one of the three conditions.
Learn about continuity in calculus and see examples of testing for continuity in both graphs and equations. Updated: 08/07/2020 At the basic level, teachers tend to describe continuous functions as those whose graphs can be traced without lifting your pencil.
What is the difference between limit and continuity?
Remember, the limit describes what the function does very close to a certain value of x. The function value at the point x = a is written f (a). What Is Continuity? In calculus, a function is continuous at x = a if – and only if – all three of the following conditions are met: There are three basic types of discontinuities:
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Art Craft Truth with Russ Camarda
JOURNALIST- Keiko Tsuyama
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Russ talks with with a TRUE PIONEER in her craft.. She was the FIRST FEMALE REPORTER to join 70 male colleagues on the financial beat at Kyodo News, Japan's largest wire service.
She is a columnist and writes for prestigious magazines in Japan . Her reporting has focused on business and political news and cultural feature stories. She covered the 2008 presidential election from the Iowa caucuses to the Presidential Inauguration Day. She has interviewed include; Mark Zuckerberg - Facebook Eric Schmit, Google's CEO, Steve Chen, founder of YouTube, John Bolton and Ted Turner.
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ACTOR– Isiah Whitlock Jr
Russ talks the Craft of Acting with Isiah Whitlock Jr. an American actor. He is best known for his role as corrupt state senator Clay Davis on the HBO television series The Wire as well as being a frequent collaborator of Spike Lee. He has also appeared in films including Goodfellas, Pieces of April, 1408, Enchanted, Cedar Rapids, Pete's Dragon, Cars 3, The Old Man and the Gun, All Square and I Care a Lot, and television series including The Good Cop, Veep, Chappelle's Show, Your Honor, and several roles across installments of the Law and Order franchise. _ _ _ _ _ _ _WATCH the Video version on_ _Youtube here:_ Links Isiah Bobblehead https://www.sheeeeeeeeeit.com/ IMDB Isiah https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0926086/ Links to Russ on YouTube and his Websites https://linktr.ee/russcamarda Russ Movies https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2137381/
COMEDIAN– Henry Phillips
Russ Talks craft of of COMEDY with Henry Phillips -- a musical comedian from Los Angeles known for his Comedy Central Presents special, his songs for two award-winning musicals, Blake: the Musical and Chips, and for co-writing and starring in the semi-autobiographical movie Punching the Clown which won several awards, most notably the Audience Award at the Slamdance Film Festival[1] and is critically acclaimed, currently holding an 86% fresh rating on the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.[2] His series of satirical YouTube cooking videos called "Henry's Kitchen," in which he tries and fails to cook food, make friends, and impress women, was described by Sarah Silverman as "the best cooking show ever",[3][4] and his other web series "You and Your Fu*king Coffee" was produced by Jash and features well-known guest stars including Mike Judge and Ashley Johnson.[5] Phillips has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!,[6] Bob and Tom,[7] The Dr. Demento Radio Show, and the podcasts WTF with Marc Maron,[8]
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Kostel svatého Šimona a Judy v Bystřici u Benešova, který byl pravděpodobně založen roku 1352, je původně gotická, roku 1666 barokně přestavěná jednolodní obdélná stavba s trojboce uzavřeným presbytářem. V západním průčelí kostela je vstupní předsíň. Na severní straně kostela stojí hranolovitá věž. Horní část věže na nárožích členěna pilastry. Hlavní oltář je neogotický. Pod tribunou jsou umístěny rokokové zrcadlové svícny. Původně se nacházel okolo kostela hřbitov, který byl při opravě v roce 1899 zrušen. Naposledy byl kostel opravován roku 2009. Současným správcem kostela, jakož i bystřickým farářem je dp. ThLic. Antoni Kośmidek. Mše svaté se zde slouží ve středu, čtvrtek a pátek v 17 hodin, nedělní mše je zde od 8:30 hodin.

Kostel je od roku 1958 zapsán v seznamu kulturních památek.

Historie
Prvá písemná zmínka o Bystřici pochází z roku 1352 a předpokládá se, že někdy v tomto období vznikl i kostel, patrony tehdy byl rod pánů z Dubé, které mmj. připomíná jejich znak v závěrovém svorníku v presbytáři. Kostel byl v historii dvakrát těžce poničen, a to prve 7. března 1645, kdy po bitvě u nedalekého Jankova vyplenili a zapálili městečko i s kostelem Švédové. Roku 1666 byl na náklady patrona Josefa Priama z Rovoratu důkladně opraven a zároveň prošel již zmiňovanou barokní úpravou. Spolu s touto opravou byla přistavěna i kostelní loď. Podruhé byl poničen roku 1813, kdy v Bystřici vypukl požár a ten poškodil i střechu kostelní věže, přičemž se rozlil jen jeden zvon, ostatní čtyři vyvázly kupodivu bez úhony. Generální opravou prošel kostel roku 1899, a to na náklady Vincence Daňka, šlechtice z Esse, který sídlil na nedalekém líšenském zámku, jenž též zásadním způsobem upravil. Šlechtic také kostelu věnoval tři vitrážová okna - jedno vzorkované na památku pětadvacetiletého kněžství tehdejšího bystřického faráře Emanuela Lašťovky a dvě figurální (sv. Vincenc - patron šlechticův a sv. Alžběta - patronka Daňkovy manželky). Oltářní obraz na hlavním oltáři namaloval roku 1875 J. Zapletal. Nad obloukem, oddělujícím presbytář od lodi spatřujeme vlevo znak pánů z Dubé s letopočtem 1258 a vpravo znak Daňků z Esse s letopočtem 1872. Loď má stlačenou křížovou klenbu bez žeber, po stranách jsou úzké empory, podklenuté tak, že prostory pod nimi tvoří mělké výklenky. Nalevo od vchodu do kostela, díváme-li se k oltáři stojí boční oltář sv. Petra, na němž stojí jeho socha, o které se však, stejně jako o protější soše sv. Pavla na druhém bočním oltáři, předpokládá, že sem byla kdysi převezena z jiného kostela, poněvadž jsou obě sochy mnohem větší, nežli ostatní sochy v kostele (Panny Marie, sv. Jiří, sv. Václava, sv. Jana Nepomuckého a Božského Srdce Páně, která je nad křtitelnicí). Přibližně do třetí čtvrtiny XX. století byla v kostele patronátní lavice, umně řezbářsky vyvedená, s vyobrazeními erbů patronů kostela. Byla převezena do kostela Nalezení sv. Kříže ve vedlejších Nesvačilech.

Ve věži visí dva zvony: prvý s nápisem "Leta Páně 1553 slit jest tento zvon ke cti a chvále Pánu Bohu, P. Marii i vší říši nebeské, Šimoniše a Judy a vší osady Bystřické ve městě Benešově skrze mne, Matěje Špice Slepýho". Na plášti spatřujeme znak Šternberský a jméno Voldřich Hollický z Šternberka. Druhý, patrně z XV. století má na sobě nápis gotický, nerozluštitelný.

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Externí odkazy

 Stránky farnosti bystřické
 Historie vikariátu bystřického i kostela
 Farnost na stránkách arcidiecése

Šimona a Judy Bystřice
Šimona a Judy
Bystřice
Šimona a Judy Bystřice
Šimona a Judy Bystřice
Kulturní památky v okrese Benešov
Římskokatolická farnost Bystřice u Benešova

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My primary creative impulse involves seeking the fantastic within the mundane. By juxtaposing ordinary, everyday objects and images with things such as telescopic photographs of deep space or images that hint at esoteric or occult subjects, I hope to find the place where two different perceptions of reality intersect: the familiar, everyday-ness of normal waking life, and the sense of awe and wonder we experience in the face of things that defy the human capacity for understanding—in other words, the mysteries of the universe and of our own existence. Often our quest to understand the world around us unexpectedly reveals to us something previously unknown about ourselves; it is this surprising and sometimes humorous moment of insight that I hope to capture.
I prefer to work in collage and assemblage due in part to a fundamental laziness when it comes to drawing. However, there is also a satisfying element of archaeology in found-object creations, whether two- or three-dimensional. There is a wealth of interesting material out there waiting to be discovered, much of it languishing in obscurity in old magazines, basements and flea market bins, overlooked by collectors of so-called antiques. I enjoy digging around and allowing myself to be surprised and inspired by whatever I happen to find. An artifact of any kind, no matter how utilitarian its intended purpose, by virtue of its continued existence throughout several generations of human life, becomes a small repository of history, and allows us a little peek into the past. It need not be a Greek vase in a museum; less ancient and exalted artifacts can do the same thing. In an old portrait photograph, for example, or a 19th century advertisement for Dr. Miles's Nerve Pills, or brass clockwork carefully assembled by hand, we may glimpse a world still recognizable but profoundly changed. By taking such ordinary objects and images and altering their contexts, I hope also to alter the viewer's perception of them, to see them as something extraordinary which, at best, might provide an opportunity to consider our place within the larger context, our own brief moment in the passage of time.
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Prisoner cleaning a fountain at morning in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Prisoner taking care of flowers at morning in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Prisoners taking care of water fountain at morning in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Morning glory (Ipomoea) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 20, 2013
Flowerbeds in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Flowerbed in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Coleus in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Back lit leaves in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Lantana flowers in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Sea urchin cactus(?) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Spurge (Euphorbia) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Greeneyes (Berlandiera) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Spiral ginger in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Orange coreopsis in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Blooming abelia in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Red flower of Gaillardia in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Flower of orchid in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
White daylily in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Ruellia flowers in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Reeds like bamboo in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Pink ginger in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
White top sedge in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Ginger (Curcuma) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Some fern like plant in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Spiral ginger(?) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Fern leaves in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Close up of an orchid flower in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Center of a rose flower in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Orange flower of coreopsis in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Ginger Curcuma cordata in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Rosette of silvery leaves in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Pink flowers of ginger in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Green-eyes (Berlandiera) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Red milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Bush with white flowers in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Balloon berry (Physalis) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Chapatillo (Amyris texana) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
White flowering Ruellia in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Dry leaves of sago palm in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Fanflower (Scaevola aemula) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Chrysanthemum x Point Pelee in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Orange portulaca flower in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Dry bases of palm leaves in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Blue Ruellia flowers in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Blooming spider lily in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Close up of white top sedge in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Ginger (Curcuma cordata) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Pink rain lilies in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Fanflower (Scaevola aemula) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Rock rose (Pavonia) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Orange flower of ginger in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Sedge (Carex gigantea) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Orange flowers of ginger in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Yellow flowers of lantana in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Bark of river birch in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Corkwood (Leitneria floridana) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Pink ginger(?) flowers in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Yellow flowers of portulaca in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Milkweed Asclepias curassavica in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Center of a daisy flower in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Palm trees on flowerbeds in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Close up of Chrysanthemum x Point Pelee in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Caesalpinia pulcherrima (red bird of paradise) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Close up of sedge (Carex gigantea) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Goblet flower (Phalocallis coelestis) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Small blue flowers of Tradescantia in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Shoot of glory bush (Tibouchina) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Lace cactus (Mammillaria elongata) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Barrel cactus (Ferrocactus species) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Chin cactus (Gymnocalycium uebelmannianum)(?) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Sweet-pea shrub (Polygala x dalmasiana) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Flowers of ginger Curcuma cordata in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Red flowers of milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Soft green-eyes (Berlandiera) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
White flower of lily family in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Chin cactus (Gymnocalycium uebelmannianum) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Ginger (Curcuma or may be Smithatris myanmarensis) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Close up of ginger (Curcuma cordata) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Flowers of ginger (Curcuma cordata) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
Miniature joint fir (Ephedra regeliana) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
Pinecone ginger (Zingiber zerumbet) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
White firewheel (Gaillardia aestivalis) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 5, 2014
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Q: confuse in "double to long long" in c++ my code:
int main()
{
long long a = pow(2,63) - 1;
long long b = pow(2,63);
double c  = pow(2,63) - 1;
double d = pow(2,63);
printf("%lld %lld \n%f %f \n%lld %lld\n", a, b, c, d, (long long)c, (long long)d);

return 0;
}

and the excute result is (codeblock with gcc in win7 x64):
9223372036854775807 9223372036854775807
9223372036854775800.000000 9223372036854775800.000000
-9223372036854775808 -9223372036854775808

Question:
Why a == b ?
I know that c == d because of the precision of double.
But why (long long)c and (long long)d is not 9223372036854775800 ?
And why (long long)c != a  and (long long)d != b?

A: pow(2,63) - 1 is all done in double-precision floating point arithmetic. In particular, the -1 is converted into -1.0 and that is too small to matter

A:
why a == b? I know that c == d because of the precision of double.

For exactly the same reason. There are no overloads of pow for integer types, so the arithmetic is done using double. Since double typically has 52 bits of significance, adding or subtracting 1 to a value as large as 263 will have no effect.

why (long long)c and (long long)d is not 9223372036854775800?

Because long long is a 64-bit signed type, and the maximum representable value is 263-1. c and d might both have the value 263 (or even a slightly larger value), which is out of range. On a typical 2s-complement platform, this is likely to overflow to give a value around -263, as you observe. But note that this is undefined behaviour; you cannot rely on anything if a floating point conversion overflows.

why (long long)c != a and (long long)d != b?

I don't know; for me, a and b have the same large negative values. It looks like some quirk of your implementation caused a and b to end up with the value 263-1 rather than the expected 263. As always when dealing with floating-point numbers, you should expect small rounding errors like that.
You could get the exact result by using integer arithmetic:
long long a = (1ULL << 63) - 1;
unsigned long long b = 1ULL << 63;

Note the use of unsigned arithmetic since, as mentioned above, the signed (1LL << 63) would overflow.

A:
why a == b

Because your compiler (gcc) calculated the values to initialize a and b with, and found (proved ?) both were matching or exceeding the maximum possible value for a long long, so it initialized both with that maximum value LLONG_MAX (or 0x7FFFFFFFFFFFFFFF, or 9223372036854775807 on your platform).
Note that (as pointed out by Pascal Cuoq) this is undefined behaviour, caused by an overflow while converting a double to a long long when initializing a and b. While gcc deals with this as described above, other compilers can deal with this differently

I know that c ==d because of the precision of double

The reason c and d hold the same value is indeed because of the precision of a double :

*

*pow(2, 63) can be accurately represented with fraction 1 and exponent 63

*pow(2, 63) - 1 cannot be accurately represented

The reason it's not showing 9223372036854775808 (the precise value stored in c and d), is because of the printf precision, which on your platform apparently only shows 17 digits. You might be able to force it to show more using eg. %20.0f, but on Windows that will likely not make a difference due to this bug.

why (long long)c and (long long)d is not 9223372036854775800 ?

Because c and d hold the value 9223372036854775808, or 0x8000000000000000, which when printed as a signed value becomes -9223372036854775808.
Note that this is again undefined behaviour (due to signed overflow).

why (long long)c != a and (long long)d != b?

Because they were calculated in different ways. a and b were calculated by the compiler, while (long long) c and (long long) d were calculated at runtime.
While normally, these different ways of calculating should yield the same results, we're dealing with undefined behaviour here (as explained earlier), so anything goes. And in your case, the compiler's results are different from the runtime results.

A: Because pow returns a double and double lost precisions. That's why a==b.

A: pow(2, 63) is equivalent to pow((double) 2, (double) 63).
Indeed, C++11 26.8 [c.math] paragraph 3 says that <cmath> provides the declaration of double pow(double, double) and paragraph 11 says that (emphasis mine)

*

*If any argument corresponding to a double parameter has type long double, then all arguments corresponding to double parameters are effectively cast to long double.

*Otherwise, if any argument corresponding to a double parameter has type double or an integer type, then all arguments corresponding to double parameters are effectively cast to double.

*Otherwise, all arguments corresponding to double parameters are effectively cast to float.

Now, the literals 2 and 63 are ints, therefore, pow(2, 63) is equivalent to pow((double) 2, (double) 63). The returning type is then double which doesn't have 63 bits of precision required to "see" the difference between 2^63 and 2^63 - 1.
I recommend the reading of this post and the excelent answer by Howard Hinnant.

A: long long -> %lld
long double ->%Lf
double    -> %f
float     -> %f
int       -> %d
Read Chapter 15 in << POINTERS on C >> for more details.

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The Weave of Prosperity and Elegance @ CHIJMES Art Exhibition Singapore 2019
Singapore: Friday, 20th of November 2019–Lotus On Water sponsored an art exhibition entitled, "The Weave of Prosperity and Elegance" featuring elegant Feng Shui art, goods and jewelry brands. Held at the historical CHIJMES Hall in Singapore, the event was graced by the presence His Royal Highness Prince Sisowath Tesso and the Cambodian royal family.
Respecting the spirit of Her Royal Highness Samdech Reach Botrei Preah Ream Norodom Buppha Devi and offered a White Orchid flower to the crown of dearest Princess Norodom Buppha Devi to show love, adoration and appreciation to Her Royal Highness.
Master Yun Long Zi said "Last year in October, when we had our art exhibition in Chijmes Hall in Singapore, we had the great honor of the presence of Her Royal Highness Princess Norodom Buppha Devi of Cambodia as our guest of honor. Her Royal Highness kindly presented to me, her own personal Apsara Crown. It is as though Her Royal Highness knew she would be too busy to attend my art exhibition in future, and that her crown would be a symbol of her presence and her blessings. Her Royal Highness trusted that I would continue to bring to the world, the beauty of Cambodian art and culture. Under Her Royal Highness's leadership, the art and culture of the Apsaras has been revived from the ruins of a great civilization and brought back to life".
"In 2003, the Apsara Dance was recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. It was the first time that a cultural element of Cambodia appears on this list. Princess Buppha Devi always gives up the gains of her own personal life for a greater entity such as her culture, her arts and her country and the world".
He adds more "Such is the sign of a prosperous person, even when she has left us for the paradise she deserves, she could not bring away with her all, but leave with us such great legacy. That our loving memory of her would always be filled with love, joy, strength and passion for living. For the last two consecutive years of her life, Princess Buppha Devi gave me the honor and permission to host her birthdays in Bangkok and in Bali. In other words, I was the person who decided and took charge of the whole birthday trips and meals. The Princess spent her last two birthdays with only a handful of her closest family members, friends and among them is me".
Prince Tesso says "That for Princess Buppha Devi to do that, means she believes I can make the most important day of her life, the happiest day of her life, and my answer from my heart. I think so too and I believe in and understand Princess very well."
I asked Eric a few days ago when he arrived in Singapore: Do you know why the Princess chose to pass away just two days before the art exhibition and your fashion show? That's because Her Royal Highness is eager to join in our party. Yes, Princess Buppha Devi always loved art, fashion, beauty, humor, jokes, parties and celebrations.
Tonight's event is something that the Princess will never miss and I told Eric that we must put on a fantastic show tonight because Her Royal Highness is with us. This year in Chijmes Hall, we have invited Eric Raisina to have a fashion show with the exhibition of my art. This is most likely the first time in human history that fashion and Feng Shui art are exhibited together in the same hall.
Many people could have probably raised their eyebrows and asked Why does Master Yun want to have a fashion show in his Feng Shui art exhibition? Is it because Master Yun loves to wear beautiful clothes? Yes, it is true. Or is it because Master Yun loves to have beautiful models walking in front of him? Yes, it is also true. But one conviction of mine is definitely true that is that Feng Shui has been very relevant and important to us for the past thousands of years. And I would like it to be relevant and important to us for the next thousand years. In order to achieve such aim, we need to keep that which is timelessly true, and at the same time we have to be ahead of likes and trends. On this stage is a piece of painting, I am showing to the world for the first time. It is the single biggest piece of painting I have done so far and I did it in collaboration with Eric. The base of this painting is seven types of silk cloths Eric has created, sewn together, blending Cambodian traditional silk weaving and his modern creation. On this silk cloth, I have painted 12 peacocks, representing the 12 full moons of a year.
No, there were never 12 moons, only one moon, but there were 12 times the moon is full coming into full contact with this side of the earth. What does the moon do to earth when they both meet? They create tides and when human beings harnessed the tides created from the relationship of moon and earth, we created agriculture. That is the beginning of the history of the earth when homo sapiens started producing in excess of what we need and this excess, which is reproducible and re-investable, is also called "Prosperity". No animals on earth have understood how to harness the relationship between earth and moon to create excess. That's why no animals except human beings understand the creation of prosperity. That is why this piece of painting I have painted is called "The Power of Prosperity of the Moon" The event tonight is called "The Weave of Prosperity and Elegance"
It is the meeting of the universe of Eric Raisina, timeless fashion and textiles design, and the universe of Lotus on Water Feng Shui art. I wish for you that you would enjoy the Laurent Perrier Champagne and the canapés, the fashion and the catwalks, and also my paintings in spotlight and ultraviolet light. And most importantly, I wish all of you to harness the tide of prosperity that is created by the meeting of Eric Raisina's universe with Lotus on Water's universe. Thank you very much for being here to meet with us and to witness our meeting here tonight.
Photo by: Supplied
CHIJMES Art Exhibition Singapore 2019
His Royal Highness Prince Sisowath Tesso
The Weave of Prosperity and Elegance


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The visitors managed to break the deadlock on the 32nd minute when Jackson Lima handled the ball inside the area off Munas Dabbur's cross from the left; referee Fran Jovic ordered a penalty and Valon Berisha converted from the penalty spot.
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InnerSpace (PlayStation 4) Review
By Ofisil 15.02.2019
InnerSpace belongs in that small family of exploration titles that, rather than being big on action and other "typical" videogame elements, are more about providing a calm experience, with a much stronger emphasis on atmosphere and dreamy audiovisuals. In many ways, InnerSpace is a lot like a Zelda game, but one that's where you fly around with a plane instead of running around with a cute elf, and one that's lot more... 'Zen,' if you will. The important question, however, is, as always, this: is this enjoyable?
The place that the player will be exploring is an otherworldly dimension where rock, water, plants, and alien tech, seem to have been blended together, with the result being a weird, almost magical mini-verse, that definitely looks beautiful, and unlike anything else you've seen in other games. The bizarreness of these landscapes and seascapes, however, is very disorienting, something that isn't a pleasant thought, as the bulk of the experience revolves around exploration.
Sure, the acquisition of artefacts that upgrade your flying vessel, and which enable going deeper into the labyrinth just like in a Metroidvania, isn't a difficult job, but it's one that's not exactly fun either. In all honesty, the most enjoyable thing in here is looking at the world, not discovering what lies behind its many hiding places. Add to the equation some very sensitive controls, and you have an experience that's far more exciting
Most will also find it hard to keep on playing. Simply put, there's not much incentive to do so. Solving each area's "puzzles" will open up a route for a new location, and every now and then some relatively interesting pieces of lore will be thrown at you, but, as a whole, few will feel compelled to keep on exploring.
It's also important to note that the fact that you'll never feel threatened, as there are no enemies or traps within this world, is something that doesn't work so well in here. Some cult gems have masterfully pulled that off, but not InnerSpace, which ends up being way to soothing for its own good.
As for the Switch port, unlike many indie before it, this hasn't found its perfect home at the platform. For starters, while far from frequent, its issues of frame rate lag haven't been fixed,. Secondly, this isn't one of those titles that are fun to play in handheld or, God forbid, tabletop mode, as it' tiring for the eyes... and less appealing, to be honest.
InnerSpace is beautiful... and that's all there is to say about it, because, as much as exploration games go, there are far better alternatives out there - with none of them feeling as disorienting as this one.
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Beautiful and enjoyed the process with you!!!
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The 91st Academy Awards took place last weekend and we're still recovering from the Oscars hangover! Which Best Picture nominated movie is your favourite? Is it Black Panther? Roma? Vice? Or is The Favourite your favourite?!
With fabulous acting, brilliant scripts, on-point direction and picturesque cinematography, ever wondered where your favorite Oscar winning movies have been filmed? And whether you can visit these striking locales? We've got you covered; here are some magnificent filming locations of Best Picture Oscar winning movies that'll make you go 'lights, camera, action'!
10 Magnificent Filming Locations Of Oscar-Winning Movies
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Ah! This classic movie about an Englishman trying to travel the world in 80 days won the Best Picture Oscar in the year 1957. Filmed on movie sets and also literally all across the world, you will see glimpses of Los Angeles, London, Paris, Bangladesh, Spain, Japan, Thailand and Pakistan in this movie. Wondering which of these destinations you should visit and explore? Check out these cool travel packages to help you narrow down your next vacation destination.
Ben Hur:
The picturesque city of Rome
Ben Hur won the Best Picture Oscar in the year 1960. Filmed all across Rome, Italy, Ben Hur was the biggest and the most expensive movie of its time. No wonder then that it won a record breaking (back then) 11 Oscars! When you visit Rome, do make sure to explore the commune of Arcinazzo Romano where the Nazareth scenes were filmed. You could also visit Latomies di Salone at Salone, which doubled up as the 'The valley of lepers' in the movie.
And while in Rome, don't forget to do these top 10 things in the city!
The Mirabell Palace and Gardens in Salzburg
Any Oscar winning movie list is incomplete without this beautiful flick. The Sound Of Music won the Best Picture Oscar in the year 1966. This musical drama was predominantly filmed amidst the picturesque localities of Salzburg, Austria. The famous 'Do-re-mi' song was shot at the colossal Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Salzburg. The Horse Pond in Salzburg is where Maria and the kids dance during the 'My favorite things' song. These are just a couple of the several filming locations of the movie. Why not book this memorable Salzburg tour and explore Austria like a true-blue TSOM fan?!
Rocky:
The famous 'Rocky Steps' leading up to the museum
Like a true underdog, Rocky – the character as well as the movie, won hearts and accolades across the globe. It also won an Oscar for Best Picture in the year 1977. Filmed for most part in Philadelphia, a few scenes from the movie were also shot in Los Angeles, USA. The most famous filming locale in Rocky is that of the stairs where he trains. This stairway is located on 26th Street Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. and leads to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Out Of Africa:
Blue Wildebeest at Masai Mara National Park
Starring the ethereal beauty Meryl Streep and the dapper Robert Redford, Out of Africa won an Oscar for the Best Picture in the year 1986. Based on the autobiographical book of the same name by Isak Dinesen, the movie has been filmed entirely in Kenya. The Maasai Mara National Reserve, Shaba National Game Reserve, the Muthaiga Country Club and the Ngong Hills are just a few of the several gorgeous locations that serve as a backdrop to this heart touching film.
The Last Emperor:
Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, did you know that The Last Emperor was the first western feature film that was allowed to be filmed in the Forbidden City, by the People's Republic of China? Exploring the life of the last imperial ruler of China, this movie won an Oscar for Best Picture in the year 1988. Want to see the magnificent Forbidden City, Beijing? Book your Beijing tour with us today and leave for an unforgettable experience in China!
Forrest Gump:
Beach at the Hunting Island State Park, South Carolina
This movie needs no introduction! Having a cult following, Forrest Gump won the Academy Award for the Best Picture in the year 1995. The place where Gump sits and disposes pearls of wisdom to anyone who would listen, Chippewa Square, is very much present in Savannah, Georgia (USA). However, the bench was just a piece of movie set furniture. If you want to see it, it has been placed at the Savannah History Museum. Also, the Hunting Island State Park, South Carolina, was used as a body double for the Vietnam war scenes in the movie.
Shakespeare In Love:
The regal Broughton Castle in Oxfordshire
Winning the Best Picture Oscar in the year 1999, Shakespeare In Love was a delight for every person in love with literature. Although a lot of the movie was filmed on-set, some real-life locations that were used included the Hatfield House in Hertfordshire, the quaint chapel located on the campus of Eton College and the spectacular Broughton Castle in Oxfordshire.
Lord Of The Rings – The Return Of The King:
Add some CGI and this is Mordor!
It won't be wrong to say that the trilogy of LOTR subliminally serves as a superb tourism advertisement for New Zealand! Filmed entirely across the rolling hills of New Zealand, Lord Of The Rings – The Return Of The King won its Oscar in the year 2004. The Tongariro National Park is where you will find the Land Of Mordor. And, the city of Edoras can be found on Mount Sunday. In fact, over 150 real filming locations of New Zealand were used in this film.
Want to head over to New Zealand with your bae? Check these romantic experiences handpicked just for you!
Slumdog Millionaire:
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus train station in Mumbai
Directed by Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire, based on the novel 'Q & A' written by Vikas Swarup, won an Oscar in the year 2009. Filming was held, for most part, in Mumbai. But the movie also sees a special appearance by the hypnotic Taj Mahal at Agra, India. A majority of the Mumbai scenes were filmed in the Dharavi slum, while the foot-tapping 'Jai Ho' was filmed at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus train station, Mumbai.
As far as 2018's Best Picture Oscar nominees are concerned, did you know that T'chala's battle for the throne (Black Panther) was filmed at the Iguazu Falls in Argentina? And, Roma, if you have watched the film you will know, was not filmed in Rome but in Mexico!
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Follow-up on Paris Agreement will address environment, COVID-19 recovery.
By Terry Alan Lane February 1, 2021
Dozens of Connecticut residents converge along a bridge at a vigil and rally for the environment and against former President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord in 2017. The United States has now rejoined the U.N.'s Paris climate agreement under the Biden Administration. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
The United States is expected to play a major part in world climate discussions in Glasgow later this year, after President Joseph Biden rejoined an international climate change treaty that former President Donald Trump withdrew from over three years ago.
In December 2015, 197 nations adopted the Paris Agreement as a result of the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNCCC) in the French capital. The flexible agreement requires nations to make commitments to cut carbon dioxide emissions more than any previously stated goal.
However, saying it would hurt American competitiveness, less than two years after the signing of the Paris Agreement, Trump announced the U.S. would withdraw from the treaty, which did not formally take effect until Nov. 4, 2020.
The withdrawal did not last long. On Jan. 20, President Biden signed an executive order re-entering the U.S. in the agreement.
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With the U.S. back on board, domestic and international officials are anticipating the next round of talks, when the 26th session of the UNCCC meets in Glasgow, Scotland, on Nov. 7-8, 2021. There, nations will seek to strike the next major update to the 2015 Paris Agreement, and build upon the marks set at that conference.
At the recent Reuters Events: Future of Renewables conference, Achim Steiner, administrator at the United Nations Development Program, said the Glasgow conference would be pivotal because it would give countries the option to "raise the level of ambition".
Achim Steiner, executive director of the UN environment program (UNEP). (VCG/VCG via Getty Images)
He said at the Paris conference in 2015, countries recognized they could not commit to specific goals. Instead, each country developed a national climate strategy to go beyond previously set emission targets, despite there being no enforcement mechanism.
"Glasgow will give us the opportunity to prove we have made some generational choices," Steiner said. "We need to get over the fact that things will change in small steps."
He said when countries meet in Glasgow, they will try to present more ambitious goals, which could make it more difficult to reach an agreement.
"Glasgow will be recognized as either a breakthrough or a failure," Steiner said. "In moving forward, there's little room for business as usual."
One of the key developments factoring into future climate negotiations will be how much of a role climate projects play in COVID-19 stimulus spending.
Andrew Steer, president and CEO of World Resources Institute, said that in the next 24 months, $10-$20 billion will be spent worldwide on economic recovery.
"It's incredibly important the money is allocated toward tomorrow's economy, not yesterday's economy," he said.
Steer said countries are increasingly making ambitious goals, as 70 countries have committed to "net zero" carbon emissions by 2050. That means they are not adding new emissions to the atmosphere.
China has set its net zero timeline for 2060, while 100 more have committed to going net zero with no time frame. The Biden transition website has also said it will set a goal of the U.S. reaching net zero in the next 30 years.
"At this moment of profound crisis, we have the opportunity to build a more resilient, sustainable economy — one that will put the United States on an irreversible path to achieve net-zero emissions, economy-wide, by no later than 2050," the Biden transition website said.
Reaching these goals will provide new challenges for many nations, Steer said, and how they direct their stimulus spending will help determine if they can meet these goals.
"For far too long, our planning systems have been based around the assumptions that the past is a good predictor of the future," Steer said. "Now we know the future is much more uncertain, much more risky."
During a November panel session hosted by the Atlantic Council titled, "To Glasgow and beyond: Building a path towards renewed US climate engagement," several panelists said they expected a renewed leadership position from the U.S. with Biden at the helm.
"There is the expectation that the Biden administration will join them and the rest of the world in leading on climate change," said Claire Healy, director of E3G's Climate Diplomacy, Risk and Security Program. "I do think this is a pivotal moment that can increase the pace of change."
While the U.S. may have exited the Paris Agreement, several governments and international authorities kept up heir engagement with American officials, said Katarina Kertysova, policy fellow at the European Leadership Network. But instead of working with the federal government, these authorities worked with "subnational" groups, such as the U.S. Climate Alliance, a partnership of 24 states and individual business leaders, including Mike Bloomberg and Bill Gates.
Margaret Jackson, deputy director of climate and advanced energy at the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center, said that in the U.S., domestic priorities could overshadow climate change policies, just like it did under former President Barack Obama. After his election in 2008, Obama put his political capital into pushing through healthcare legislation, forgoing an effort to push "cap-and-trade", which was then a favored climate change policy among many who wanted action.
However, Ana Unruh Cohen, staff director for the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, said she anticipates climate action to be part of legislation targeted to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent legislation that would reauthorize federal highway investment and broadly fund infrastructure upgrades had a section devoted to climate projects, which was kept in place while considered by the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate.
"That there's a title that dealt with climate gives me new optimism," Cohen said. "We can craft an infrastructure package that has significant climate packages, including investment in the electrical grid and investing in renewable vehicles."
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Models such as Karlie Kloss may be athletes, but it's their social-media presence that sways women.
When the major sporting apparel brands look ahead to the next few years, women are consistently one of the key groups they want to reach to improve sales. Historically, many activewear manufacturers have paid more attention to men. Now, however, they're realizing there's a large—and active—part of the population they haven't fully capitalized on.
Adidas is one brand putting in the effort to change that, and despite the occasional stumble, it's been doing most things right. Even as Adidas' overall sales continue on a tear, its women's business is still outperforming the rest, CEO Kasper Rorsted told investors on a call today (Aug. 3). "We saw particularly in North America a growth of 77% and Western Europe of 27%" in the women's business, which includes sneakers and clothes, he said. North America, for the record, is the world's largest sportswear market, and one that isn't easy to win over.
According to Rorsted, there have been a few keys to Adidas' success. Among these are new products designed specifically for women, such as the PureBoost X running shoe; better store displays; and importantly, the realization that the way to reach female customers isn't through star athletes. Adidas has often leaned on well-known athletes to be its spokespeople, but the company has found that women don't respond to these stars as strongly as male customers. Instead, female customers are best reached through bloggers, fashion personalities, and other online influencers (who may be athletes, but not professionally).
Among others, Adidas settled on influencers like DJ Hannah Bronfman, personal trainer Zanna van Dijk, and coach and writer Robin Arzon. Retired tennis star Ana Ivanovic was also on the list, though more for her social-media presence than for her fame as an athlete. The company has also worked closely with model Karlie Kloss, who is the face of Adidas' line with designer Stella McCartney and has a dedicated section on its website of products she has picked.
Some may feel disappointed to hear that top female athletes may not hold the same sway over women as models and bloggers. It's not clear whether that's because of cultural attitudes or the fact that brands haven't always invested as much in promoting female sports stars, such as Serena Williams.
Whatever the reasons, there's no doubt that women offer sports brands an invaluable opportunity, especially as fitness becomes more a part of everyday life in countries such as the US. Women, in fact, have for years now outnumbered men in US running events.
Adidas' goal is ultimately to double its share of the women's market for sporting goods by 2020. So far so good.


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Andrew Kanias is a Double European WUKO Kata Champion!
Andrew Kanias; Instructor to Kansei Karate Schools within Vale Karate attended the WUKO European Championships, held in Manchester on Saturday September 1st with dramatic results.
Entering in both the Masters (35 years +) Shotokan and Shitoryu Kata events, Andrew earned Gold medals in both! As a member of Karate Wales, which is an Independent Governing Body unaffiliated to any World Body, the WUKO European Championships was the first of a range of new opportunities open to our members.


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From the editor: An update on our newsroom diversity pledge
Mary Dolan
As part of our commitment to build and sustain a diverse newsroom, we are updating our progress this year.
While our goal is to have a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, the numbers speak for themselves. We have a long way to go.
The current hiring market is perhaps the most difficult we have seen in our careers; people have many options in every field, including in journalism. We are especially challenged with the recruitment and hiring of journalists of color. This is not an excuse; please be assured that diversifying our staff remains a priority.
It helps our recruitment that we promote our journalists of color. This year, two earned roles at USA TODAY, Gannett's flagship news site, and another was promoted to our New York State team.
We strive to give focus to reporting and storytelling for people of color, LBGTQ+ and newcomers to the country. Our series that examined gangs in the Hudson Valley, for example, was told through the lens of Black and Latino residents, frustrated by the lack of public support to counter ongoing violence in their neighborhoods.
From USA Today:Gannett newsrooms making steady progress in overall diversity
Newsroom diversity:Having a diverse newsroom is critical to telling stories about the Lower Hudson Valley
Following a rash of racist incidents at high school sporting events, we asked important "why" questions and held school and athletic officials accountable. We documented violence targeted at Asians, and hatred directed at the LBGTQ+ community.
Our education team continues to explore the impact of disrupted learning on members of marginalized communities, probing the hard questions about whether districts are serving the needs of Black and brown students, and those who are LBGTQ+, newcomers to the country or have special needs. We've also celebrated the successes of minority-majority districts.
Working with our colleagues across New York, we examined topics around government transparency, including health access and equity, environmental justice — including flood-prone neighborhoods, lead abatement and crumbling sewer systems, which disproportionately affect people of color — consumer rights and police and public safety. We documented the plight of lower-wage workers, especially home health aides and those who care for people with disabilities. And kept a close eye on eviction protections and affordable housing.
We've made — and owned — painful lessons this year.
We apologized to our Jewish audience after we posted — and immediately took down — a promotional illustration on our social media channels whose words and imagery unintentionally featured an anti-Semitic trope.
Following that blunder, we sought help to improve our connection to and understanding of the Jewish community. We are grateful to the American Jewish Committee, the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Rockland County, and the Holocaust Museum & Center for Tolerance and Education for the training they provided our journalists.
If you represent a community you'd like us to learn more about, please reach out. If you have story ideas or issues you would like us to cover, send me an email. If you know of a network we might tap for talent, please let me know. I am at mdolan@lohud.com.
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Often, when we are in troubled times, we may put on the radio or our stereo to bring us peace, and sometimes clarity, to "sooth our troubled breast". We know the power of music to affect our mood and to make us feel better. For some jazz is what they turn to, while for others it may be rock or even classical music. Even humming a favourite tune can help us feel better, or more in touch. It is no coincidence that, when we are happy, a song will spring to mind and rise to the surface, finding its way out past our lips.
And playing music can be deeply beneficial. I have a friend who, when he is angry or troubled, will go down to the harbour and sit by the water's edge, playing his guitar. When I asked him why, his reply was that playing to the harbour made "my thoughts straighten out and get out of my head".
We are energy beings, energy slowed to a crawl. We are pure energy, and a tiny section of a great energy field, in fact of all energy. Our cells and atoms vibrate in tune with the universe and with every other thing, animate or inanimate. Animals vibrate; plants, rocks and trees vibrate, for they are all energy, and in no way separate from all that is around them and all that is. That is a powerful thing to contemplate, for it means there is no separation, either between us or everything around us. That means that even when we are standing apart from another person, we are part of them and they of us. We are joined intimately to each other, to the rest of the planet and in turn to all the stars and galaxies.
And the universe has its own music. It is constantly singing. However, it is very difficult if not impossible to hear in a city, with all its noises and constant background hum. The best place to be is out in nature in places of peace and utter quietness.
The truth of this came to me early one morning in the Tankwa Karoo National Park in South Africa. It was bitterly cold but still. We had stopped in a place with few if any shrubs, and my companions had gone for a walk. I stayed to see what I could photograph. There were no animals and the nearest habitation was at least 60km away. As I stood there in the closest thing I have ever experienced to complete silence, I heard a high humming sound, an audible vibration which continued on and on, sometimes rising, sometimes falling. It sounded like a single high note from a violin. I looked around. Perhaps it was insects. But no, it was too cold for them to be about. I wondered if it was expansion in the rocks, however we were in the shade and there was no heat or wind. The sound remained for some minutes and I stood still, entranced. I was listening to the Universe singing. As it always had and always will.Then my friends began returning, and the movement of their feet broke the spell. I have never heard that sound since.
And this is pure energy. This is the energy which binds all things.I am convinced that this is happening everywhere. We merely have to be open to and able to tune into it.
The Yogis of India have studied the therapeutic effects of sound for centuries, and yogic chanting is an important part of wellness and healing. Remember that healing begins at a soul level and then progresses outwards to the body. Soul>mind>body. An initiate is given a mantra specific to them and them alone, chosen by yogis who do just this. The mantra is carefully selected to attune itself to the unique vibration of the individual. Frequent and disciplined chanting of one's own mantra will begin to bring one into balance and work at a cellular level, helping to heal damage done. Any old mantra will not do.
This is one of the ways that we can do our own inner and outer work. Time spent in an ashram is time not wasted, for it helps to bring us into sync and realign our own vibration with that of the universe. If you live in New Zealand, and are prepared to make the time, you will find one here at the top of the South Island.
Another way is music. Choose your music carefully, for it can help you rebalance, or do the opposite and throw you off-balance. Studies have shown that listening to the music of Mozart and Strauss can have a powerfully positive effect upon the cardiovascular system. Read more here. You could load some Mozart piano sonatas on your phone, and listen to them through some good-quality earphones when you are travelling to work, or on the car stereo when you are stuck in rush-hour traffic. More evidence here.
Choose your words carefully, and the way you speak them. Words are energy you have generated, and they can be positive or cause harm to your listener. This is a lifelong journey for each of us. Words generated in a state of non-judgement and love will be far more beneficial to another's welfare and well-being.
We ignore the importance of sound at our peril. And the benefits can be marvellous.
Recently, a new series of Kete O Te Ao Mārama have been calling to be brought out. At this stage I have no idea what their number will be. Time will tell. However, I thought I would share the first one with you. It insisted.
Mōteatea. Mōteatea is a traditional chant or lament. It is an ancient incantation, containing its energy and truth both in the kupu (words) and in the way it is sung. Correct chanting is critical, for a mōteatea has enormous power.
Affirmation: Sometimes I speak before I have fully considered the effect of what I say and how I say it. I am learning to weigh my words carefully and balance them lightly upon the pivot point and support of Universal Love.
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