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Why Do We Eat Pumpkin Pie at Thanksgiving?
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While it's possible—even probable—that pumpkins were served at the 1621 harvest festival that's now considered the predecessor to Thanksgiving, attendees definitely didn't dine on pumpkin pie (there was no butter or wheat flour to make crust).
The earliest known recipes for pumpkin pie actually come from 17th-century Europe. Pumpkins, like potatoes and tomatoes, were first introduced to Europe in the Columbian Exchange, but Europeans were more comfortable cooking with pumpkins because they were similar to their native gourds.
By the 18th century, however, Europeans on the whole lost interest in pumpkin pie. According to HowStuffWorks, Europeans began to prefer apple, pear, and quince pies, which they perceived as more sophisticated. But at the same time pumpkin pie was losing favor in Europe, it was gaining true staple status in America.
In 1796, Amelia Simmons published American Cookery, the first cookbook written and published in the New World colonies. Simmons included two recipes for "pompkin pudding" cooked in pastry crust. Simmons's recipes call for "stewed and strained" pumpkin, combined with a mixture of nutmeg, allspice, and ginger (yes, it seems our pumpkin spice obsession dates back to at least the 1500s).
But how did pumpkin pie become so irrevocably tied with the Thanksgiving holiday? That has everything to do with Sarah Josepha Hale, a New Hampshire-born writer and editor who is often called the "Godmother of Thanksgiving." In her 1827 abolitionist novel Northwood, Hale described a Thanksgiving meal complete with "fried chicken floating in gravy," broiled ham, wheat bread, cranberry sauce, and—of course—pumpkin pie. For more than 30 years, Hale advocated for Thanksgiving to become a national holiday, writing regular editorials and sending letters to five American presidents. Thanksgiving was a symbol for unity in an increasingly divided country, she argued [PDF].
Abraham Lincoln eventually declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863 (to near-immediate outcry from Southerners, who viewed the holiday as an attempt to enforce Yankee values). Southern governors reluctantly complied with the presidential proclamation, but cooks in the South developed their own unique regional traditions. In the South, sweet potato pie quickly became more popular than New England's pumpkin pie (mostly because sweet potatoes were easier to come by than pumpkins). Now, pumpkin pie reigns supreme as the most popular holiday pie across most of the United States, although the Northeast prefers apple and the South is split between apple and pecan, another Southern staple.
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In What Field Was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. a Doctor?
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Martin Luther King Jr. earned a doctorate in systematic theology from Boston University in 1955. He'd previously earned a Bachelor of Arts from Morehouse College and a Bachelor of Divinity from Crozer Theological Seminary. His dissertation, "A Comparison of the Conception of God in the Thinking of Paul Tillich and Henry Nelson Wieman," examined the two religious philosophers' views of God in comparison to each other, and to King's own concept of a "knowable and personal" God.
In 1989, some three decades after King had earned his doctorate, archivists working with The Martin Luther King Papers Project discovered that King's dissertation suffered from what they called a "problematic use of sources." King, they learned, had taken a large amount of material verbatim from other scholars and sources and used it in his work without full or proper attribution, and sometimes no attribution at all.
In 1991, a Boston University investigatory committee concluded that King had indeed plagiarized parts of his dissertation, but found that it was "impractical to reach, on the available evidence, any conclusions about Dr. King's reasons for failing to attribute some, but not all, of his sources." That is, it could have been anything from malicious intent to simple forgetfulness—no one can determine for sure today. They did not recommend a posthumous revocation of his degree, but instead suggested that a letter be attached to the dissertation in the university library noting the passages lacked quotations and citations.
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Who Is 'The Real McCoy'?
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Inventor Elijah McCoy is may or may not be "The Real McCoy."
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After taking a cool, carbonated sip of champagne from the Champagne region of France, you might say, "Ah, now that's the real McCoy." Sparkling wine from anywhere else is technically just sparkling wine.
The phrase "the real McCoy," which can be used to describe any genuine version of something, has several possible origin stories. And while none of them mention champagne, a few do involve other types of alcohol.
According to HowStuffWorks, the earliest known recorded instance of the saying was an 1856 reference to whisky in the Scottish National Dictionary—"A drappie [drop] o' the real MacKay"—and by 1870, a pair of whisky distillers by the name of McKay had adopted the slogan "the real McKay" for their products. As the theory goes, the phrase made its long journey across the pond, where it eventually evolved into the Americanized "McCoy."
Another theory suggests "the real McCoy" originated in the United States during Prohibition. In 1920, Florida-based rum runner Bill McCoy was the first enterprising individual to stock a ship with alcohol in the Caribbean, sail to New York, and idle at least three miles offshore, where he could sell his wares legally in what was then considered international waters. Since McCoy didn't water down his alcohol with substances like prune juice, wood alcohol, and even turpentine, people believe his customers started calling his top-notch product "the real McCoy." There's no definitive proof that this origin story is true, but The Real McCoy rum distillery was founded on the notion.
There are also a couple other leading theories that have nothing to do with alcohol. In 1872, inventor Elijah McCoy patented a self-regulating machine that lubricated parts of a steam engine without the need for manual maintenance, allowing trains to run continuously for much longer distances. According to Snopes, the invention's success spawned a plethora of poor-quality imitations, which led railroad personnel to refer to McCoy's machines as "the real McCoy."
Elijah McCoy's invention modernized the transportation industry, but he wasn't the only 19th-century McCoy who packed a punch. The other was welterweight champion Norman Selby, better known as Kid McCoy. In one story, McCoy decked a drunken bar patron to prove that he really was the famous boxer, prompting others to christen him "the real McCoy." In another, his alleged penchant for throwing fights caused the press to start calling him "the real McCoy" to acknowledge when he was actually trying to win. And yet another simply suggests that the boxer's popularity birthed so many McCoy-wannabes that Selby started to specify that he was, in fact, the real McCoy.
So which "the real McCoy" origin story is the real McCoy? The 1856 Scottish mention of "the real MacKay" came before Elijah McCoy's railroad invention, Kid McCoy's boxing career, and Bill McCoy's rum-running escapades, but it's possible that the phrase just gained popularity in different spheres at different times.
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Daszkal Bolton has recently named three leaders in each of its offices as Partners in Charge (PIC's). The firm has named Timothy "Tim" R. Devlin, PIC of the Boca Raton Office; Colleen DeWoody Bracci, PIC of the Jupiter Office; and Teri M. Kaye, PIC of the Fort Lauderdale (Sunrise) Office. The PIC's will manage firm operations and be the market leaders for each office.
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Tim Devlin, PIC of the Boca Raton Office and the Tax Services Practice Leader, has been a Partner at Daszkal Bolton for 19 years. He specializes in tax planning for multiple entity structures, high net worth families with business interests, succession planning, planning for corporate acquisitions and divestitures. Devlin is the Board Chair for the YMCA of the South Palm Beaches, a board member for various foundations and a fundraiser for various local charities. Devlin earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with honors from University of Florida. He is a member of the American and Florida Institutes of Certified Public Accountants and advises the Tax Section Committee of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Devlin is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Florida.
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Justin Bieber Steals Paramore Fan Artwork & The Band Awesomely Strikes Back — PHOTOS
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Justin Bieber just can't catch a break. First, he gets in trouble for things that he does, now he's getting in trouble for things that he probably didn't do. Come on, world! Cut this guy some slack! It appears Justin Bieber stole artwork from Paramore for his new single, but in his defense, he probably didn't make the decision himself. On Monday, Bieber released a new single, "We Were Born for This," and tweeted a link to the song on Songcloud. On the site, fans are able to listen to the song but some people began to notice that the artwork for the single was similar to the cover art for the band Paramore's 2011 album Riot! Bieber was also using the artwork for his Twitter photo. Both photos have since been removed.
Paramore's Riot! features cover art that looks like a pen drawing of the word "riot" written multiple times. Bieber's art look similar to this, but it is exactly the same as Paramore fan artwork that was inspired by both their album cover and a song from the album called "Born for This." The fan art was unearthed from the depths of Tumblr and, like Riot!, dates back to 2011.
Here is a picture of the Paramore fan art/Justin Bieber single art:
And here is Paramore's cover art for Riot!:
It is unlikely that Bieber actually made the decision to use the fan art himself, so he can't exactly be blamed for this, but he did unintentionally start one of the randomest music rivalries that has ever existed. Justin Bieber vs. Austin Mahone? Makes total sense. Justin Bieber vs. Paramore? Not so much.
Not only did Bieber (or, Bieber's team) take down the artwork, Paramore found out about it and struck back. Paramore spoofed Bieber's album Believe by adding in photos of themselves for their single, "Ain't It Fun."
The Paramore covers:
Bieber's original:
Ouch! That's gotta hurt! Where is this feud going to go next? I'm thinking Bieber steals lines from one of their songs forcing the band to then cover "Baby" at all of their shows.
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Council wishes to advise Maranoa residents and businesses that the Roma Quarry will be closed over the Easter period from 4.30pm Thursday, 18 April 2019 and will be re-opening 6.30am Monday, 29 April 2019.
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Back in 2000 when the public library was first feeling the effects of the Internet Revolution, Carol French, Vice President at Market Probe Canada, was responsible for designing the initial public opinion poll sponsored by the Strategic Directions Council. She has overseen all subsequent waves of that research for the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries, including the most recent iteration fielded earlier this year.
In addition to her 15 years as a research consultant, Carol's background includes another 15 years of experience working within the electric utility, financial services and telecommunications industries. During that time, all of these businesses were confronted with regulatory restrictions, a rapidly changing marketplace with intensifying competition, and increasingly sophisticated consumers. The challenges to which she has been exposed in these various settings have provided her with a 'bottom-line' business orientation that enables her to provide strategic insights and resolve critical marketing issues in both the business-to-business and consumer arenas.
Carol holds an MBA from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.


Kansas is a long open stretch of land without an ocean anywhere near us. We're really at the center of a huge landmass, so we learn to live without an ocean and make do with lake fishing. However, there are a few restaurants in Kansas that serve the freshest fish available, and serve it well. There's something about this unassuming restaurant that makes it feel like a diamond in the rough. If you ask me, it's the food. Just take a look for yourself!
In the town of Abilene, you'll find more than your fair share of amazing things to do and see.
However, your exploration will most likely work up an appetite.
For that, stop by Three One One for some grub. It's an underrated restaurant that's often passed up by people that don't know what's inside.
They're nicknamed "The Key West of the Midwest" and you'll find that their Key Lime pie hits the spot perfectly.
Inside you'll find a friendly atmosphere, a bit of nautical and tropical design, and a wonderful smell you'll never forget.
Opened in 2012, they've been serving craft beer, fresh fish, and homemade potato chips that compliment any dish you choose.
If you're salivating over this photo, don't worry. You're not alone.
These Mahi tacos are one of my favorite dishes, and a great example of the fish dishes you'll find here at this restaurant.
Whether you're a fan of fish or just looking for a good burger surrounded by good people, you'll find it here.
Three One One is open from Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and closed on Sundays and Mondays.
You'll find Three One One at 311 N Spruce St., Abilene, KS. Abilene is a sweet town between Salina and Junction City, that you'll soon fall in love with.
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Just listened to an interview with Lee Johnson. Called Conor a little rat because he keeps scoring against him. Salty much??
Excellent from Davis. Held the ball up well, put himself about by bullying their defenders and almost bagged himself a goal.
Last time we won 8 in a row was 74/75 winning promotion to the old first division. I wasn't even a twinkle in my father's eye. Love a win but would be content with a draw...I think.
Stumbled upon Designated Survivor on Netflix. Pretty good so far I think.
Do we not have any articulate ex players who could do punditry on sky sports?
Think everyone, bar yourself, would have agreed Nyland should have been the first player to be replaced. Glaringly obvious that it was needed. Kalinic is an improvement on Nyland. Any excuse to keep beating Smith with that stick you have though.
Pick that out. Some goal by Gresford!!
The catalyst for our downfall right here.
He really does think so highly of himself doesn't he. Representative for Wellingborough.
Needs better midfielders around him. Busting his balls and getting no help. Bet he can't wait for Grealish to come back.


These Ombré Flower Pots were on my list of projects for quite some time. They're finally done and I love how they turned out!
I've been spending lots of time outside, working on the garden.
I finally have all my flower pots planted. These Ombré Flower Pots were on my list of projects for quite some time. They are miss matched pots, of the foam variety which are great for our tough climate.
They started out looking like this, one green and one brown. One was a gift, the other came from a pile of trash. There is no better way to marry two odd ball items than by painting them both the same.
My paint choice for this project is Krylons High Gloss Spray Paint. It holds up well to the outside elements and works great on foam or plastic. This blue and green combo is so lushious for the garden, there is something captivating about blue and green together.
The first step was to clean the pots with a spray bottle of water and a damp cloth to remove any dirt. Starting with the pot upside down, I sprayed the outside with the blue color. I used two coats, spraying lighter as I worked my way to the top (bottom).
After it was dry, I turned the pot right side up, and sprayed with the blue inside the pot to a depth of 3″. Then I sprayed from the top down with the green paint, layering the color and letting the green fade towards the bottom to create the appearance of Ombré.
I chose a variety of annuals for my pots. I always be sure to add enough holes for drainage, the foam pots easy to drill holes in with an electric drill. The best soil to use is one with a built in fertilizer, as constant watering will leach all the nutrients out of the soil and kill your plants. For this reason I prefer Miracle Grow, it feeds for 6 months without needing more fertilizer.
I combined both herbs and annual flowers in these pots, including purple basil, kale, petunias, sage, fennel, and streptacarcus. I like to try out the placement of the plants before planting them.
I am so pleased with how these turned out, I may do a couple more of them.
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Adventure for life. Why is it worth going on an exchange programme?
Laurea's students gathered for a day on Leppävaara campus to share experiences about their exchange programmes and answered questions from students planning to go abroad.
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Laurea's students advised on going for an exchange: Enjoy every minute of your stay, it will be gone too fast. Get out of your comfort zone. Try to live with the locals.
Laurea UAS has about 230 partner schools all over the world and highly recommends students to go for an exchange programme at least once during the studies. Each year 460 Laurea students travel abroad to study for a semester, for a short mobility or to do their traineeships.
Experience different life
The most important thing students gained during their semester abroad was a life experience. Living in a country far away from home, often with a different culture and language demands to leave your comfort zone. You have to learn to communicate and live with diverse people. You mature quite fast and you learn a lot about yourself, some students said. Others added, they started to appreciate more their life in Finland, how good and comfortable it is.
Reasons why students decided to go for an exchange varied. For Business Management student Milla Lindroos, it was because she always wanted to study abroad and she wished to make an international career in the future. She has studied in English at Laurea and she wanted to go to an English speaking country. She chose Canada.
Kimmo Valtimo, Safety and Security management student, chose Portugal because of his interest in the country; he wanted to get to know its culture and people. It was similar for Jaakko Vähämaa, Tourism and Hospitality Management student, who was fascinated by Latin America. His destination was Mexico.
Tourism and Hospitality Management student Ilona Aaltonen, on the other hand, picked Austria because of the specific field of studies the school offered. Ilona plans her career in the wine business and she found an exchange programme in International Wine Business.
Riikka Lindholm from the International Activities office, who moderated the meeting, advised to learn about the culture and the rules of the country and to memorize even a few words and expressions in a local language. She reminded that in many countries small talks play an important role in communication between people.
"People will appreciate your effort and it will be easier for you to get along in your host country. Try to live according to the rules of your new country; live and behave like the locals. You have to be open-minded and ready to leave your comfort zone", Lindholm said.
This is exactly what Milla did. She lived in a shared apartment with the Canadians and spent most of her time with them.
"I wanted to taste the Canadian life; I wanted to learn as much as possible about the country and their people. So one day, when I go back there I could say, I know your country, I know your people, and I am ready to come to work with you", she said.
Sometimes you might not have this opportunity. Like Kimmo, whose programme in Portugal was designed only for exchange students. Even though he didn't get a chance to mingle with locals, he had to find a way to communicate and live with people from around the world.
Jaakko talked about the importance of speaking the local language. Outside the campus he could only communicate in Spanish, hence he ended up studying the language four days a week.
Not only school
Another surprise for Jaakko was the amount of work. He had to study more than in Finland and the assignments were time-consuming, although not very hard. There were exams almost every two weeks for each class.
"It was very different from Laurea, where I didn't have any exams. But in the end, the studies went very well", said Jaakko.
Milla had a similar experience. To her surprise the studies in Canada were exhausting. Weekly quizzes, lots of homework, individual and group assignments, midterms and final exams from every course, and she took six.
"On the other hand, I noticed that teachers were much easier on exchange students than on Canadians. Many times they encouraged me to travel, to explore and not to sit in class. They used to say: You are on an exchange programme, you are supposed to visit places and have fun", she recalls.
After coming to Austria, Ilona was overwhelmed with her new environment: the new place, new school, and the new language. She felt extremely tired. She recommends not to take too much on yourself and relax. She planned to do over 30 credits, but in the end, she did just about 27 and it was still demanding.
Going for an exchange programme is a lifetime experience and definitely worth doing repeated the students. There will be obstacles to overcome, but you will gain a lot. You will get to know a new country and culture, you will have friends from around the world and learn a lot about yourself.
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Q: Enumerating available actors in Akka.NET cluster I have two actors, lets call them ActorA and ActorB. Both actors reside in their own separate process as a Topshelf based Windows Service.
Basically they look like this.
public class ActorA : ReceiveActor
{
    public ActorA()
    {
        this.Receive<ActorIdentity>(this.IdentifyMessageReceived);
    }

    private bool IdentifyMessageReceived(ActorIdentity obj)
    {
        return true;
    }
}

public class ActorB : ReceiveActor
{
    private readonly Cluster Cluster = Akka.Cluster.Cluster.Get(Context.System);

    public ActorB()
    {

        this.Receive<ActorIdentity>(this.IdentifyMessageReceived);
        this.ReceiveAsync<ClusterEvent.MemberUp>(this.MemberUpReceived);
    }

    protected override void PreStart()
    {
        this.Cluster.Subscribe(this.Self, ClusterEvent.InitialStateAsEvents, new[]
        {
            typeof(ClusterEvent.IMemberEvent),
            typeof(ClusterEvent.UnreachableMember)
        });
    }

    protected override void PostStop()
    {
        this.Cluster.Unsubscribe(this.Self);
    }

    private async Task<bool> MemberUpReceived(ClusterEvent.MemberUp obj)
    {
        if (obj.Member.HasRole("actora"))
        {
            IActorRef actorSelection = await Context.ActorSelection("akka.tcp://mycluster@localhost:666/user/actora").ResolveOne(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
            actorSelection.Tell(new Identify(1));
        }

        return true;
    }

    private bool IdentifyMessageReceived(ActorIdentity obj)
    {
        return true;
    }
}

My config files are super simple
ActorA:
akka {
    log-config-on-start = on
    stdout-loglevel = DEBUG
    loglevel = DEBUG
    actor.provider = cluster
    remote {
        dot-netty.tcp {
            port = 666
            hostname = localhost

        }
    }
    cluster {
        seed-nodes = ["akka.tcp://mycluster@localhost:666"]
        roles = [actora]
    }
}

ActorB:
akka {
    log-config-on-start = on
    stdout-loglevel = DEBUG
    loglevel = DEBUG
    actor.provider = cluster
    remote {
        dot-netty.tcp {
            port = 0
            hostname = localhost
        }
    }
    cluster {
        seed-nodes = ["akka.tcp://mycluster@localhost:666"]
        roles = [actorb]
    }
}

I now want to identify all the given actors attached to my cluster. I do this by waiting for the cluster node MEMBER UP event and trying to send an Identify() message to the given actor to receive a reference to it.
The problem is that I cannot seem to be able to successfully send the message back to ActorA. Infact when executing the above code (despite the fact that I have the correct reference in the ActorSelection method) the ActorIdentity message is invoked in ActorB rather than ActorA.
I have tried handling all received message in ActorA and it appears I never receive the Identity message. However I can successfully send any other type of message ActorA using the same ActorSelection reference.
So can anyone provide any insight? Why is my identity message never reaching my target actor?

A:
ActorIdentity message is invoked in ActorB rather than ActorA.

This works as intended, as you're sending Identify request from actor B → A, for which ActorIdentity is a response message (send automatically from A → B).
You can already observe this behavior in action, since:
Context.ActorSelection(path).ResolveOne(timeout)

is more or less an equivalent of
Context.ActorSelection(path).Ask<ActorIdentity>(new Identify(null), timeout: timeout)

Identify is a system message, which is handled always before any programmer-defined message handlers are invoked - for this reason you probably won't catch it in your own handlers.


Awards and Other Honors: First Prize: Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum, First English Language Haiku Contest (2009).  Presentation at 3rd Mass. Poetry Festival: "Haiku and the Prose Poem" with Prof. Gian Lombardo of Emerson College (April, 2011).  I was one of three participants in the American Literature Association's Conference in Boston (May 2011). I've been invited to Japan on three occasions.  The first was for the 360th Anniversary of Basho's Birthday in Iga Ueno,  My second and third visits were to Kyoto to participate in International Renku Conferences with haiku poets from China and Japan.  At the October 2011 conference, the   renku performance piece was one that I helped cross-adapt from the one-act play Haiku by Katherine Snodgrass was created.  It was called sculling blackbirds, with music by Allen LeVines, piano, choreographed by Emily Beattie, modern dancer and sung by Emiko Matsuoka.  Presentation at the Peabody Essex Museum for the 4th Mass. Poetry Festival: "The haiku(s) of Jack Kerouac" accompanied by cellist Peter Zay of the Hartford Symphony(April 21, 2012).
Boston Haiku Society: the ant's afternoon (1990), hands full of stars (1995), voice of the peeper (1999), wind flow (2008) all from Aether Press, Boston, MA.   Postcard Renku [with LeRoy Gorman, Dec. 1995 to June 2005]: Outside Lost In The Snow (Shutterfly, 2009); and the turning point  [a collection of nine haiga with artist Peggy McClure] (published by Shutterfly).
Credits: "violin player" - dust of summers: The Red Moon Anthology of English Language Haiku 2007 (Red Moon Press, 2008); "on a cement wall" - Fusion Magazine Vol. 1:No.1 (Berklee College of Music, 2009); "lost in the lights" - Baseball Haiku (Edited by Cor van den Heuvel and Nanae Tamura, W.W. Norton & Co., 2007); Washington Post (May 25, 2008); "in Katrina's wake" - Frogpond 29:2 (2006); "Afternoon of a Faun" - The Heron's Nest VII:1 (2005); "pawprints" - First Prize: Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum, First English Language Haiku Contest (2009); Echoes in Sand [haiga portfolio with Wilfred Croteau] (Reeds: Contemporary Haiga - an online anthology).


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Goblin's Classic Soundtrack to Dario Argento's 'Suspiria' Treated to 40th Anniversary Box Set
The lavish package will include a bonus 10-inch, two 64-page books, a DVD and even a peacock feather stiletto
This year has been a time of celebration for Dario Argento's now classic 1977 horror film Suspiria. With the movie not only recently restored in 4K and currently making its way to theatres, firm details have emerged on its remake, which will feature a new soundtrack by none other than Radiohead hero Thom Yorke. To top this all off, we now have details on a long-rumored box set for the original film's landmark soundtrack, composed by Italian greats Goblin.
Cinevox and AMS Records have teamed to deliver an impressively massive 40th anniversary box set featuring the original Goblin soundtrack and so much more. Appropriately enough, it's also due out on October 31.
There will be two versions of the box set available: a standard edition and an ultra limited "peacock version," which will be hand-numbered and limited to 150 copies worldwide.
As the labels explain, both versions will contain the following:
● a faithful reproductions of the original soundtrack in LP format (with 'gimmick' insert, identical to the first 1977 edition) and MC
● a 10-inch LP with rare and unpublished tracks on clear red vinyl
● a CD + DVD set: the CD contains the original soundtrack with bonus tracks, while the DVD carries a documentary with interviews with Dario Argento and Goblin
● two 64-page books, in Italian and English language, with detailed analysis of Suspiria film and soundtrack, written by Fabio Capuzzo, one of the leading experts in the 'goblinian' and cinematographic matter around
If that's still not enough for you, the "peacock version" adds all these goodies:
● a foam interior exclusive design with a carved Suspiria logo
● a certificate of authenticity
● an exclusive handcrafted 'peacock feather stiletto', reproducing an object handled by the protagonist Suzy in the final scenes of the movie
For the uninitiated, here's how a press release describes arguably the greatest work from both Argento and Goblin:
Goblin, Dario Argento, Suspiria. Never as in this case any possible noun or adjective is superfluous, in an effort to describe with words what can be simply addressed to, in the end, with just a single essential term: MASTERPIECE. Even more than with the previous Profondo Rosso (1975), it is with Suspiria (1977) that the legendary bound between the Argento and Goblin reached its peak, to a level that has never been reached before to date.
Four decades have passed, a considerable age that "Suspiria", however, does not show at all: the film, recently restored in 4K, is still a prodigy of cinematic technique and genius, and its soundtrack... only for that, an encyclopedia wouldn't be enough to describe the richness of the sounds, the thickness, the majesty, the impressive sound impact that still today sends shivers down the listener's spine!
You can pre-order the super limited "peacock version" here, while the standard box set is available over here. But be warned, these are not cheap.
Down below, you can also get a better idea what to expect from the box's inner contents.
In related news, Death Waltz recently pressed its own version of the soundtrack featuring new original art.
As previously reported, the Suspiria remake is being helmed by director Luca Guadagino. It's set to star Dakota Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz, Mia Goth and Tilda Swinton, as well as the film's original lead Jessica Harper (who will take on the role of a different character). As of yet, it's unclear exactly when the film will arrive, but it has reportedly finished shooting.
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That's it really all I did was lay it all out on the table so she could reach easily. I said use all the colors and she did.
I think it turned real good and have put it up on the kitchen wall. Hope you like it too and let your little one try it.


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Kamala Harris sworn in as Vice-President
Kamala Harris, the first woman, Black & Asian American to hold office has been sworn in as the Vice-President of The United States of America.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor administered Harris her oath. In 2013, Justice Sotomayor administered the oath to Biden when he was the Vice-President.
In Harris swearing in, she used two Bibles. The first one belonged to Regina Shelton, a family friend whom Harris viewed as a surrogate mother. The second bible was previously owned by the late Justice Thurgood Marshal, the first Black member of the Supreme Court and a lifelong role model to Harris.
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Sebastian Clifton becomes chairman of Farthings Kaufman bank after Hakim Bishara resigns for personal reasons. Sebastian and his wife Samantha's talented daughter, Jessica, is expelled from the Slade School of Fine Art, but her aunt Grace comes to her rescue.
Jeffrey Archer never fails to deliver with his storytelling but he stretched this saga of the Cliftons and Barringtons practically to breaking point. Some of his plots were starting to seem a little thin by the end of book 4 and I am glad we have now reached the conclusion. Overall it has been a series worth sticking with but could have been so much better if he hadn't decided to milk the idea for all it was worth!
I gave just finished reading all seven books of the Clifton Chronicles. They are truly an amazing read, and one I found it very difficult to put down. I was gripped from beginning to end of all seven books, just wish there were more.
Fantastic Archer at his best. Clifton chronicles absolutely brilliant.
Zeer goed geschreven... echt een pageturner... dat geldt overigens voor de gehele serie, the Clifton chronicals, van Jeffrey Archer.


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2013 Chevrolet Spark EV will have a less volatile battery chemistry than Volt
Article by Christian A., on December 12, 2011
The Chevy Spark electric car that goes on sale in 2013 will have a less volatile battery chemistry as the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid continues to be investigated by federal safety regulators. General Motors Co. will use phosphate-based lithium ion batteries made by A123 Systems Inc.
These batteries are not as likely to burn compared to other lithium chemistry, which is what the Volt model that went on sale last year had used. The change in batteries indicates just show swiftly technology is evolving for electric and hybrid cars.
James Hall, principal of consulting firm 2953 Analytics Inc. in suburban Detroit, revealed that GM and other automakers are designing upcoming models with lithium phosphate technology since these batteries are safer and last longer. Hall added that when it comes to heat management, the lithium phosphate chemistry appears to be friendlier. It's a recent move by battery manufacturers to mass-produce them.
The downside is that they don't store as much energy but then again, there's still a lot to be explored. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating the Volt (which uses a different technology) over reports of three batteries catching fire since May after they were crash-tested.
GM spokesman Randy Fox said that the probe isn't limited to battery cell chemistry and is focused on pack design. He also said that any repairs that will be implemented would probably involve the pack. He claims to not know the reason for GM's move to change the Spark's chemistry.
Chevy comes out with a new pure electric compact car that's easy to own and fun to drive. Also, the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV runs without a gasoline. Still, its amazing drive unit and motor can produce a 542 Nm torque response with a top speed of 90mph. plus, it can take you from 0-60mph in just 8 seconds or less. Isn't that enough to spark your interest to own a new Chevy? Read on and see how it works to your advantage.
First of all, the new Spark EV stores its powerful energy and regenerative braking from its built-in 21-kWh lithium ion battery. Considering that the battery is fully charged, you can take it out on a trip up to 82 miles around the hi-way or the city. On the other hand, the fuel economy equivalent for the same goes at 199 MPGe (all based on the EPA). That means that the new Chevrolet Spark is the most efficient e-car in the US at the moment.
Perhaps, this is the perfect choice for those who love to travel around the city all day. The 2014 Spark EV employs the same dependable battery development programme as seen on other hybrid Chevrolet SUVs, trucks and even on the famous Chevrolet Volt.
The all-new Spark EV comes with three different levels of charging. Should you want to charge in as short as twenty minutes, there is the SAE combo charger for quick re-charge. Besides that, it can fill up the battery by eighty percent given that short timeframe.
For the extended range to become fully functional, Chevrolet made some enhancements on the grille's active shutter system as well as some aerodynamic adjustments. They also added several unique sets of tyres and wheels to complement its incredible performance.
The new Spark has practically got everything in. You will never go out of style with this brand new Chevy's interior technology. It features the standard MyLink Infotainment system plus a new 7-inch coloured touch-screen to connect with your device. This will let you run the apps simultaneously on your iPhone such as BringGo, TuneIn, Stitcher and Pandora Internet Radio. And last but not the least, the 2014 Spark EV now lets you talk to Apple's personal assistant (Siri) as you drive along the long, busy highways. Isn't that cool?
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Q: how not to make git's editor, for example vim, regard first line beginning with '#' as blank line The project I work on uses git and demands the commit message formated as "#&#123456789 blablablabla". it's fine when I use the tool arc diff, but git will ignore the message because of '#' at head of line when I run git commit --amend to rewrite the message.
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A Traveling, High-Tech Theater Showcasing a Totally New Way of Experiencing New York Laucnhes September 16 From New York Marriot in Times Square
Following the unveiling of the first of its fleet of custom-built $1.3 million vehicles in Times Square today, tickets are now on sale for THE RIDE, a spectacular new immersive and interactive entertainment experience that moves guests through midtown Manhattan, as an ever-changing show featuring actors, performers, and everyday citizens unfolds on the streets before them.
THE RIDE features vehicles so extensively equipped with advanced technology and other amenities that they had to be super-sized: they're the largest allowed by law on the streets of New York and guaranteed to turn heads. Performers aboard THE RIDE – and posted along its 4.2-mile route – hail from the world of stand-up and improvisational comedy, ensuring a uniquely hilarious experience every trip, as they comment on New York's history, iconic sites, and street life. Some of the fun for riders is figuring out what's part of the show and what's everyday life in New York City, as THE RIDE provides a wry, satirical and loving look at the city in all its glory.
Created by Brooklyn-based director and entertainment entrepreneur Michael Counts, THE RIDE features a script by award-winning comedy-writer and producer John Bobey, who also serves as director, and veteran comedy-writers Kim Gamble and Jack Helmuth. Each of THE RIDE's vehicles is specially designed with more than 3,000 LED lights, 40 video screens, an IMAX Theater's worth of audio equipment, cutting-edge wireless and directional speakers to connect with sidewalk performers and "floor-shaker" sound system technology that emulates everything from passing subway to a thumping nightclub. Three rows of stadium-style seating – facing the vehicle's floor-to-ceiling side windows – orient riders to view the streets of Manhattan as if they were the biggest, most elaborate sets in the world.
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Inside the walls of this book lies the path to truth!
The fastest way to bring the lord home to those you love! This book is a life altering book. This book is a collection of common questions people ask and must have the answers for, so I put this book together from the King James Bible and thoughts of my own. I am calling it Here a Little, There a Little, to let people know that to get the truth you must study your bible by reading here a little, and there a little. I thought this would be a good way to reach many who, without these questions being answered, would not give their heart to the Lord and will need to learn to study. The meaning of here a little, there a little in their studies will become the theme of the type of studying they will start in everyday practice. These are just small studies and just touch the tip of biblical facts in the book of God. May you be blessed from these words of love, rebuke and repentance that all may hear the truth in God's love.


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Medinah Partners, LLC, parent of HSI Fire & Safety Group, LLC announces today the appointment of the new General Manager and the new Sales and Distribution Manager of its HSI Fire & Safety division.
Mr. Jack Ackerman, a member of the Medinah Partners, has stepped down as President of HSI Fire & Safety Group so that he may pursue strategic planning and acquisitions for Medinah Partners. Mr. Ackerman will continue to be involved in the growth and expansion of HSI through his ownership, special projects and product development.
Mrs. Margaret Feiter has been appointed as the General Manager of HSI Fire & Safety Group. Mrs. Feiter joined the HSI team five years ago as the Customer Service Manager. With this promotion she will be responsible for the day to day operations of this rapidly growing company. As General Manager, Mrs. Feiter will continue the Medinah Partners' corporate vision of excellence in both products and service.
Additionally, the Medinah Partners are proud to announce that Mr. James O'Brien has joined the HSI Fire & Safety Group team as the new Sales and Distribution Manager. Mr. O'Brien brings nearly 20 years of sales experience and over ten years of representative and management experience in the OEM manufacturing arenas.


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Woman Denied Temporary Restraining Order Due to President's Day Holiday Sues East Orange Police Department Over Death of Infant
In early 2010, a little more than two years into an abusive relationship and after giving birth to a baby girl, Venetta Benjamin moved out of the apartment she shared with Abdur-Raheem, the child's father, and informed him that she was ending the relationship, despite his threats to kill her if she tried to do so.
The threats continued and even escalated, including threats against the baby girl Zara, leading Ms. Benjamin to go to the East Orange Police Department (EOPD) on February 15th to seek a Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order (TRO). However, since February 15th, 2010 was President's Day, Ms. Benjamin was told to go to the Superior Court the next day for a TRO because "no resources were allocated" to consider a TRO on President's Day. After pleading with the officers for 45 minutes to no avail, she left. The next day, Ms. Benjamin left her baby daughter with her mother and went to the courthouse for a TRO. Meanwhile, Abdur-Raheem forcefully kidnapped baby Zara, drove down the Garden State Parkway and tossed the baby into the icy waters of the Raritan River from the Alfred E. Driscoll Bridge, killing the infant.
Ms. Benjamin filed a timely Notice of Claim on the City and EOPD in April, 2010, in accordance with the New Jersey Tort Claims Act. In February of 2012, she filed her civil lawsuit against the police department in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, alleging a deprivation of civil rights in violation of a federal civil rights law known as Section 1983. The City moved to dismiss the claim, but on February 20,2014, the court in Benjamin v. East Orange Police Department denied the defendant's motion, allowing the plaintiff's case to go forward.
According to the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, on weekends, holidays and other times when the court is closed, a victim can file a complaint before a judge assigned to accept complaints and issue emergency relief such as a TRO. Moreover, the New Jersey Domestic Violence Procedure Manual explicitly states that "under no circumstances should an officer prevent or discourage a victim from seeking immediate temporary relief merely because the domestic violence occurs after regular business hours." If Ms. Benjamin can establish a practice in the East Orange Police Department of ignoring these rules and not considering TROs after hours or on a holiday, she may be able to recover civil damages against the police department for the death of her child.
By Lance Brown & Associates | Posted on March 17, 2014 Tags: Abdur-Raheem, Benjamin v. East Orange Police Department, Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order, Venetta Benjamin


I was fascinated, if not amused to read Thanet South's new Parliamentary 'Green' candidate, Tim Garbutt's manifesto for the island.
Among the tidbits "As MP I will close the airport", We have the disgusting spectacle of the water being polluted and poisoned and known to all our 58 councillors and civil servants", "Economic desolation as Kent's Jarrow"and the allegation that:"TDC is a failed council with little purpose beyond tidying up the filing cabinets for the next Audit Commission failure".
Reportedly, Tim also wishes to close Manston airport, put an end to the China Gateway Project and no doubt wishes to grow spinach or build an eco-park where they now stand.
His woeful grasp of politics, Parliamentary procedure and the process of local democracy is further evidenced by his plans, should he be elected, to sack the existing council leader and his cabinet and replace the sitting Chief Executive with his deputy, "To provide a report on the failures to Parliament."
Thanet at this time, needs rather more than a wild green demagogue talking rubbish. If we are to have more 'Green' policies then let's have a sensible debate and a little political homework on the part of the candidate rather than such uniformed drivel on the front page of a local paper.
Local democracy thrives on debate and not empty threats and rhetoric. Tim needs to explain rather more clearly than he has to date, how he will achieve his radical vision for Thanet as an elected MP and of course and very importantly, where, in a near bankrupt Britain, the money will come from to fund his own cultural revolution, once he's had everyone shot that he disagrees with on the council.
Simon, I think you should change the near "near bankrupt Britain" to "near bankrupt world". Reading in the Capitalist press this week and by their own admissions. It appears the Russian multi billionares are set to become mere billlionares, Japan contracted 3.3% in the last quarter and has now contracted 12.7% in the last year,All European economies have contracted with some of the worst figures in decades and even California the worlds eigth largest economy is in terrible trouble. Now the deflation word is being mentioned in some circles.
I suspect those who are sitting on the world's gold supply must be laughing their socks off.
I have noticed this week that China has been buying up the some of the struggling mining companies in the world. A new world order looming perhaps, afterall it is a Chinese proverb to use your "enemies own weapon against them". In this case it is ironic that a communist system is using capitalism to own capitalism and could eventualy dominate capitalism if it spend wisely the trillion dollars is has tucked away during the "Boom" times.
Quite right in many respects Tony. In fact, after the last ten years I would be surprised to find many mining companies which didn't have a significant Chinese interest. After all they bought an enture mountain in South America!
The world's balance of power will shift even more rapidly to the East than we imagined over the next decade.
Tony Simon interesting post and comments, a few vague thoughts from me. Well I don't think CGP are going anywhere with China Gateway as their shares are at an all time low of 9.5p, nor do I think the most dangerous aspect of the water problem, KCCs drains into soakaways on SPZ1s and adjacent to unmonitored boreholes was known to TDC councillors, as it has taken a year to get the details including an FOI request and the intervention of an MP to find out. But there is a real problem with water sources and pollution in Thanet not the least of which is the airport, the limitations of which will relate to its forthcoming EIA and the resultant 106.
I believe the new mayor of Thanet will have the option to replace the chief exec with a council officer of his choice, the old chief exec moves to one side retaining employment at TDC not sure if he stays on £120k p.a. but I expect so, I don't believe the MP has any say in this area.
With bankrupt Britain I reckon that yes we are more bankrupt than most, but as the effects are attenuated by the colossal government borrowing we are not yet fully appreciating the cost. So if the government are borrowing on this scale that we are going to have a serious problem with payback, lets get as much of it for Thanet as possible.
With China the carrier bag and the mining rights document, I have often wondered if the Chinese were more interested in Thanet's limestone outcrop, than a distribution hub with no wheel, certainly no UK company would get away with extracting it after all the kafuffle last time they tried.
We can all argue till the cows come home about who is responsible for this current Capitalism in crisis, and it so easy to run off soundbits to score political points. But it doesn't answer the question what are we to do?
The last time we faced this sort of dilema was in 1945 and like the war this Capitalist Crisis will end. So it more about planning a recovery, the government will stablise the economy and will take the measures necessary. Unfortunately, they may pay the political price as most people fear the instabilty more than anything else. Which in a democracy is a gift to any opposition party.
I think the recovery like in 1945 should be more about protecting our national assetts, simply because we are going to need them and the only way that can be done is nationalisation of key assetts.
First should be the Banks, then energy, then transport infrastructure.
stopping here, got to go to work.
I think I`ll stand as an anti-green against green currys. I would shut down all Thai Restaurants and lock up anyone whose elevator didn`t quite reach the top.
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Gusion - Known as a Great Duke of Hell. Appears in the forms of of a "Xenopilus". Governs 40 legions of spirits. Under the conjurer's request, Gusion tells all past, present and future things, shows the meaning of all questions that are asked to him, reconciles friends, and gives honour and dignity.


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Q: How to hide records, rather than delete them (soft delete from scratch) Let's keep this simple. Let's say I have a User model and a Post model:
class User < ActiveRecord::Base
    # id:integer name:string deleted:boolean

    has_many :posts
end

class Post < ActiveRecord::Base
    # id:integer user_id:integer content:string deleted:boolean

    belongs_to :user
end

Now, let's say an admin wants to "delete" (hide) a post. So basically he, through the system, sets a post's deleted attribute to 1. How should I now display this post in the view? Should I create a virtual attribute on the post like this:
class Post < ActiveRecord::Base
    # id:integer user_id:integer content:string deleted:boolean

    belongs_to :user

    def administrated_content
       if !self.deleted
          self.content
       else
          "This post has been removed"
       end
    end
end

While that would work, I want to implement the above in a large number of models, and I can't help feeling that copy+pasting the above comparative into all of my models could be DRYer. A lot dryer.
I also think putting a deleted column in every single deletable model in my app feels a bit cumbersome too. I feel I should have a 'state' table. What are your thoughts on this:
class State
    #id:integer #deleted:boolean #deleted_by:integer

    belongs_to :user
    belongs_to :post
end

and then querying self.state.deleted in the comparator? Would this require a polymorphic table? I've only attempted polymorphic once and I couldn't get it to work. (it was on a pretty complex self-referential model, mind). And this still doesn't address the problem of having a very, very similar class method in my models to check if an instance is deleted or not before displaying content.
In the deleted_by attribute, I'm thinking of placing the admin's id who deleted it. But what about when an admin undelete a post? Maybe I should just have an edited_by id.
How do I set up a dependent: :destroy type relationship between the user and his posts? Because now I want to do this: dependent: :set_deleted_to_0 and I'm not sure how to do this.
Also, we don't simply want to set the post's deleted attributes to 1, because we actually want to change the message our administrated_content gives out. We now want it to say, This post has been removed because of its user has been deleted. I'm sure I could jump in and do something hacky, but I want to do it properly from the start.
I also try to avoid gems when I can because I feel I'm missing out on learning.

A: I usually use a field named deleted_at for this case:
class Post < ActiveRecord::Base
  scope :not_deleted, lambda { where(deleted_at: nil) }
  scope :deleted, lambda { where("#{self.table_name}.deleted_at IS NOT NULL") }

  def destroy
    self.update(deleted_at: DateTime.current)
  end

  def delete
    destroy
  end

  def deleted?
    self.deleted_at.present?
  end
  # ...

Want to share this functionnality between multiple models?
=> Make an extension of it!
# lib/extensions/act_as_fake_deletable.rb
module ActAsFakeDeletable
  # override the model actions
  def destroy
    self.update(deleted_at: DateTime.current)
  end

  def delete
    self.destroy
  end

  def undestroy # to "restore" the file
    self.update(deleted_at: nil)
  end

  def undelete
    self.undestroy
  end

  # define new scopes
  def self.included(base)
    base.class_eval do
      scope :destroyed, where("#{self.table_name}.deleted_at IS NOT NULL")
      scope :not_destroyed, where(deleted_at: nil)
      scope :deleted, lambda { destroyed }
      scope :not_deleted, lambda { not_destroyed }
    end
  end
end

class ActiveRecord::Base
  def self.act_as_fake_deletable(options = {})
    alias_method :destroy!, :destroy
    alias_method :delete!, :delete
    include ActAsFakeDeletable

    options = { field_to_hide: :content, message_to_show_instead: "This content has been deleted" }.merge!(options)

    define_method options[:field_to_hide].to_sym do
      return options[:message_to_show_instead] if self.deleted_at.present?
      self.read_attribute options[:field_to_hide].to_sym
    end
  end
end

Usage:
class Post < ActiveRecord::Base
  act_as_fake_deletable

Overwriting the defaults:
class Book < ActiveRecord::Base
  act_as_fake_deletable field_to_hide: :title, message_to_show_instead: "This book has been deleted man, sorry!"

Boom! Done.
Warning: This module overwrite the ActiveRecord's destroy and delete methods, which means you won't be able to destroy your record using those methods anymore. Instead of overwriting you could create a new method, named soft_destroy for example. So in your app (or console), you would use soft_destroy when relevant and use the destroy/delete methods when you really want to "hard destroy" the record.


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In Österreich sind die Postleitzahlen vierstellig numerisch und in der Anschrift stets ungekürzt anzugeben. Sie wurden am 1. Jänner 1966 von der Generaldirektion für die Post- und Telegraphenverwaltung eingeführt. Jede Postleitzahl kennzeichnete ein Postamt. Die Aussage der Postleitzahl wies also über den Postort hinaus ein bestimmtes Annahme-, Abhol- oder Zustell-Postamt aus. Damit wurde es zur Regel, dass für eine Stadt mit mehreren Postämtern auch mehrere Postleitzahlen galten.

Für eine detaillierte Online-Suche nach Postleitzahlen und den dazugehörigen Ortschaften mit deren "Bestimmungsorten" stehen aktuelle Listen aller Postleitzahlen (inkl. Postfach- und Sondernummern) bzw. aller Ortschaften (inkl. PLZ und Bestimmungsort) als Excel-Tabelle zum kostenlosen Download bereit.

Vorgeschichte

Bereits ab 1941 gab es die reichsdeutsche Postleitzahl 12a und 12b für das 1938 angeschlossene Österreich.

Systematik

Gliederung
 Die erste Stelle der Postleitzahl gibt die Leitzone, also die entsprechende Region an.
 1xxx – Wien (auch teilweise für benachbarte Orte in Niederösterreich)
 2xxx – östliches und südliches Niederösterreich, auch teilweise für Nordburgenland
 3xxx – westliches und nördliches Niederösterreich, auch kleine Teile südöstliches Oberösterreich
 4xxx – Oberösterreich und kleine Teile westliches Niederösterreich
 5xxx – Salzburg und westliches Oberösterreich
 6xxx – Nordtirol und Vorarlberg
 7xxx – Burgenland, soweit es nicht unter 2xxx oder 8xxx fällt
 8xxx – Steiermark, Teile des Bezirks Jennersdorf im Südburgenland
 9xxx – Kärnten und Osttirol
 Die zweite Stelle definiert das Leitgebiet, das zumeist zweistellig gemeinsam mit der ersten Stelle angegeben wird. Dies ist meist ein Postamt, das in einem Verkehrsschwerpunkt liegt.
 Die dritte Stelle zeigt die Leitstrecke innerhalb des Leitgebietes an, die die Poststücke beim Transport mit der Bahn oder mit dem Auto nehmen.
 Die vierte Stelle gibt den Leitort, also das konkrete Bestimmungspostamt an. Jeder Postfiliale ist somit eine eigene Postleitzahl zugeteilt.

In der Leitzone 1 (Wien) kennzeichnen die zweiten und dritten Stellen der Postleitzahlen den jeweiligen Gemeindebezirk (z. B. 1030: 3. Bezirk, 1120: 12. Bezirk) und an der vierten Stelle steht der Leitort (Postfiliale) im jeweiligen Bezirk.

Ein Beispiel für die ursprüngliche Vergabe einer Postleitzahl: Das Postamt in Obertraun lag in Oberösterreich, daher ist die Leitzone "4" vorgegeben. Da das Postamt über das Postamt Attnang-Puchheim versorgt wurde, ist das Leitgebiet die "48"; die Leitstrecke ergab sich aus der Bahnpost-Verbindung Attnang-Puchheim – Stainach-Irdning mit "483" und letztendlich war für das Bestimmungspostamt noch eine Ziffer nötig, mit der "1" lautet die PLZ für Obertraun: 4831.

Ausnahmen
Es gibt jedoch von dieser Regel einige transporttechnisch begründete Ausnahmen, insbesondere für Orte an den Bundesländergrenzen. So hat zum Beispiel die oberösterreichische Gemeinde Weyer die Postleitzahl 3335, da sie von niederösterreichischem Gebiet aus mit Post beliefert wurde. Der steirisch-niederösterreichische Grenzort Tauchen am Wechsel hat mit 7421 eine burgenländische Postleitzahl, da der Ort bei der Vergabe der PLZ mit dem Ort Tauchen in der burgenländischen Gemeinde Mariasdorf verwechselt wurde. Eine weitere Ausnahme ist: 9323 Wildbad Einöd in der Steiermark.

 Der in 2320 Mannswörth (Niederösterreich) liegende Flughafen Wien-Schwechat hat die Postleitzahl 1300, obwohl er in der Stadtgemeinde Schwechat mit der PLZ 2320 liegt.
 In Wien hat die UNO-City die Postleitzahl 1400, obwohl sich diese im 22. Bezirk (PLZ 1220) befindet. Bis September 2011 hatte auch das Austria Center Vienna, ebenfalls im 22. Bezirk, mit 1450 eine eigene Postleitzahl.

Die beiden österreichischen Zollausschlussgebiete  Jungholz in Tirol und Kleinwalsertal in Vorarlberg verfügen als Zollanschlussgebiete Deutschlands sowohl über vierstellige österreichische als auch über fünfstellige deutsche Postleitzahlen, diese lauten:

Sonderpostleitzahlen
Es existieren etwa 400 Sonderpostleitzahlen. Zu ihnen zählen mit Stand November 2020:

 Postleitzahlen für Verteilzentren (z. B. 1000 Wien, 8005 Graz),
 Auslandszentren (z. B. 4005 Linz),
 301 PLZ für Postfächer (z. B. 4021 Linz),
 18 PLZ für Großkunden (z. B. 1136 Wien für den ORF, 8036 Graz für das LKH-Universitätsklinikum Graz, 8012 Graz für Neckermann-Versand),
 3 PLZ (1500, 1502 und 1503) für Feldpost im Rahmen der friedenserhaltenden Einsätze.
 Die Postleitzahl 1008 ist der Reißwolf der österreichischen Post. Sendungen mit dem Vermerk "Retouren an Postfach 555, 1008 Wien" werden bei Rücksendung im nächsten Verteilerzentrum ausgeschieden und vernichtet.
 Die PLZ 1350 dient der Erfassung von Rückläufern im Auftrag von Massenversendern.

Die Postleitzahl 1006 wurde für den Standort des früheren Postamtes 1030 Wien, Maria-Eis-Gasse am Rochusmarkt, vergeben, die Postleitzahl 1030 erhielt das Postamt in der Hetzgasse 35, was dazu führt, dass die Zentrale der österreichischen Post unter 1030 erreichbar ist, aber die im selben Gebäude befindliche Postservicestelle die Postleitzahl 1006 hat und beide Zahlen am Eingang genannt sind.

Änderungen
Bedingt durch die Schließung von Postämtern wurden seit 1999 über 130 Postleitzahlen abgeschafft, fast alle davon sind in den aktuellen Listen nicht mehr enthalten. Auch durch die Verlagerung der Zustellung an regionale Zustellbasen können Gemeinden, die zuvor mehrere Postleitzahlen hatten, zu einer einzigen PLZ vereinheitlicht werden. 155 neue Postleitzahlen wurden seit 2001 vergeben, vorwiegend an Gemeinden, die nie ein Postamt hatten.

Mit Gemeindefusionen, die gelegentlich sogar Bezirksgrenzen verschieben, ändern sich zumindest Korrelationen zwischen zustelladressbasierten Postleitzahlen und Gemeindegrenzen.

Aussprache
Beim Aussprechen einer Postleitzahl werden meist zuerst die ersten beiden Stellen als Zahl und danach die letzten beiden Stellen als Zahl genannt, z. B.:
 1011 Wien = zehn-elf Wien,
 3333 Böhlerwerk = dreiunddreißig-dreiunddreißig Böhlerwerk,
 6306 Söll = dreiundsechzig-null-sechs Söll,
 9900 Lienz = neunundneunzig-null-null Lienz.

PLZ werden dann häufiger wie eine arithmetische Zahl gelesen, wenn sie auf zwei Nullen enden.

4600 Wels = viertausendsechshundert Wels, sechssilbig wie die andere Methode, nennt jedoch die Zahlen in der Reihenfolge der Schreibung und ist in dieser Stadt durchaus üblich.

Sonderbriefmarke
Die Einführung der neuen Postleitzahlen zu Jahresbeginn 1966 wurde als ein so bedeutsames Ereignis empfunden, dass die Österreichische Post aus diesem Anlass eine Sonderbriefmarke herausgab, die am 14. Jänner des Jahres erstmals ausgegeben wurde. Sie zeigt auf gelbem Grund eine in Grau-Weißtönen gehaltene einfache physische Karte Österreichs, auf der in roter Schrift die Leitzonenziffern der Postleitzahlen (gefolgt von jeweils drei Punkten) entsprechend ihren geografischen Regionen angeordnet sind. Der Nennwert betrug 1,50 Schilling, was einem gängigen Wert entsprach.

Die Auflage jedoch belief sich auf 30 Millionen Stück, was etwa dem Zehnfachen der üblichen Auflagenhöhe einer Sondermarke gleichkam. Der Entwurf stammt von Karl Geßner. Damit wurde die Verwendung von Postleitzahlen beworben und die Zonen-Nummerierung anschaulich dargestellt.

Postverkehrskarte
Auch in Österreich wurde eine offizielle Landkarte (mit Logo der Post, vom Verlag Freytag & Berndt, mit Neuauflagen bis etwa 1988) aller Postleitzahlen, -zonen und -gebieten herausgegeben, die Postverkehrskarte Österreich. Sie ist als Nachdruck wieder auf Papier erhältlich.

Literatur
 Nikolaus Lappin, Bonn: Postleitzahlen im In- und Ausland, in ZPF 14/68, S. 546

Weblinks

 aktuelle Postleitzahlenlisten auf post.at
 Postleitzahlen Österreich – PLZ Suche
 Info zur Entfernungsberechnung zwischen PLZ (und PLZ-Umkreissuche)

Einzelnachweise

Postwesen (Österreich)
Osterreich

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Alan Stuart Robinson (born November 14, 1926), better known as Jim Robinson, is a politician in the American state of Florida. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1966 to 1974, representing the 58th district.

References

1926 births
Living people
Members of the Florida House of Representatives
Cornell University alumni


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Music Teacher Honoured by Classic FM
Claire receives her award from Damian Lewis, Sam Mendes and Lord Puttnam
Claire Hennie (Music, 1994, Cartmel) has won an award for excellence in music tuition.
Claire was presented with the Private Music Teacher of the Year Award by the Global's national classical music radio station Classic FM at the 15th annual Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards. The award was presented by actor Damian Lewis, film director Sam Mendes and film producer Lord Puttnam.
The Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards seek to recognise and reward those teachers who have made a real difference to the musical life of young people. As part of the Award, Claire will receive musical equipment and instruments and software for the school.
The judges commented: "Claire delivers clear and exciting one to one lessons which demonstrate her high standards of professionalism. She works hard to continuously improve her own performance and skills as a teacher, ensuring that her students get the very best tuition. This award is very well deserved, and recognizes Claire's incredible achievements in private teaching."
On receiving her award Claire comments: "I am completely overwhelmed! It is a huge honour to be given this award. Teaching music for me isn't a job at all, it's an all-consuming passion, and I consider myself incredibly lucky to be working with some amazing young people who are utterly inspiring to me."
Claire,whose maiden name is Waller, is married to another Lancaster graduate James Hennie (BEng, 1995, Pendle college).