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Q: XML generation using Oracle I am trying to create an XML from oracle which has parent child relationship between them.
The data of table is shown below. Here one employee can be linked to one or more manager.
Here empID 101 is linked to 3 Manager 100,102,104
Employee_ID  Manager_ID
101           100
105           100
101           102
101           104

The Final XML should be like this.
<view_hierarchy chm="com.hierarchy">
<link>
    <parentID ID="100">
        <contains>
            <child ID="101"/>
            <containby>
                <parentID ID="102"/>
                <parentID ID="104"/>
            </containby>
        </contains>
        <contains>
            <child ID="105"/>
        </contains>
    </parentID>
</link>
</view_hierarchy>

Please find below the SQL which I am using but it is not giving correct "containby" details.
SELECT XMLElement (
 "view_hierarchy",
                   XMLATTRIBUTES('com.hierarchy.mdm'as "chm"),
                   XMLElement ("link", XMLAgg(
                   XMLElement("parentID",
                   XMLAttributes(manager_id as "GTIN"),
                  XMLElement ("contains",XMLAgg
                                (
                  XMLELEMENT (
                  "child",
                            XMLAttributes(employee_id as "GTIN"),
                            XMLElement ("containby"    , XMLElement("parentID", XMLAttributes
(manager_id as "GTIN" )   )
                                      )
                            )
                                         )
                  )
                                  )))
                )   ||''
  FROM employees where manager_id=100 group by manager_id

A: I think, this is what you want:
with employees as(
select 101 Employee_ID , 100 Manager_ID from dual
union all
select 105 Employee_ID , 100 Manager_ID from dual
union all
select 101  Employee_ID , 102 Manager_ID from dual
union all
select 101 Employee_ID , 104 Manager_ID from dual
)
SELECT XMLElement (
 "view_hierarchy",
                   XMLATTRIBUTES('com.hierarchy.mdm'as "chm"),
                   XMLElement ("link", XMLAgg(
                   XMLElement("parentID",
                   XMLAttributes(e1.manager_id as "GTIN"),
                  XMLElement ("contains",XMLAgg
                                (
                  XMLELEMENT (
                  "child",
                            XMLAttributes(e1.employee_id as "GTIN"), e2.x
                                         ))
                  )
                                  )))
                )   ||''
  FROM employees e1
left join (select
                            XMLElement ("containby"    , XMLAgg(XMLElement("parentID", XMLAttributes
            (e2.manager_id as "GTIN" )   )
                                      ) )
                             x, employee_id   from employees e2
                             where e2.manager_id !=100
                            group by e2.employee_id) e2 on e2.employee_id=e1.employee_id
where e1.manager_id=100
group by e1.manager_id

A: This should do the work
      SELECT XMLELEMENT (
        "view_hierarchy",
        XMLATTRIBUTES ('com.hierarchy.mdm' AS "chm"),
        XMLELEMENT (
           "link",
           XMLELEMENT (
              "PARENT_ID",
              XMLAttributes (manager_id AS "GTIN"),
              XMLELEMENT (
                 "contains",
                 XMLAGG(XMLELEMENT (
                           "child",
                           XMLAttributes (emp.employee_id AS "GTIN"),
                           XMLELEMENT (
                              "contained_by",
                              (SELECT XMLAGG(XMLELEMENT (
                                                "parent_id",
                                                xmlattributes (
                                                   emp_p.manager_id AS "GTIN")))
                                 FROM employees emp_p
                                WHERE emp_p.manager_id <> emp.manager_id
                                      AND emp.employee_id =
                                            emp_p.employee_id))))))))
     || ' '
FROM employees emp
WHERE emp.manager_id = 100
GROUP BY emp.manager_id

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WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J., June 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb now offers small business insurance to cover the unique risks faced by the food service industry. Coverage is available through Chubb's expanding and award-winning digital platform – the Chubb Marketplace, which features a broad and customizable suite of products for businesses with up to $30 million in revenue.
According to the National Restaurant Association, there are more than one million restaurant locations in the United States, employing more than 15 million people – or about one in 10 working Americans. The restaurant industry is projected to see $863 billion in sales this year, representing an increase of more than 46 percent since 2010, and equaling four percent of the U.S. gross domestic product.
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A febrile seizure is a convulsion in young children that may be caused by a sudden spike in body temperature, often from an infection. Watching your child experience a febrile seizure can be alarming. And, although a febrile seizure may last only a few minutes, it may seem like an eternity to you.
Fortunately, febrile seizures aren't as dangerous as they may look. A seizure triggered by a fever is usually harmless and typically doesn't indicate a long-term or ongoing problem.
You may feel helpless during a febrile seizure, but you can make sure your child is safe during a seizure and offer comfort afterward. Following up with a doctor's visit is another good approach for handling a febrile seizure.
Febrile seizure symptoms can range from mild — rolling of the eyes — to more severe shaking or tightening of the muscles.
A child having a febrile seizure may:
Have a fever usually higher than 102 F (38.9 C)
Lose consciousness
Shake or jerk the arms and legs on both sides of the body
Roll his or her eyes back in the head
Have trouble breathing
Febrile seizures are classified as simple or complex:
Simple febrile seizures. These are the most common type of febrile seizure, and they can last from a few seconds to 10 minutes and stop on their own.
Complex febrile seizures. A complex febrile seizure lasts longer than 15 minutes, occurs more than once within 24 hours or is confined to one side of your child's body.
Although a febrile seizure is usually caused by a rapid rise in your child's temperature, it can also occur when the fever is on its way down. And, the severity of the signs and symptoms doesn't necessarily reflect the level of the fever.
Most febrile seizures occur because of a sudden spike in body temperature, and most occur during the first day of a fever. But a febrile seizure may also develop as the fever is declining.
Viral or bacterial infection
Usually, the fevers that trigger febrile seizures are caused by an infection in your child's body. Typical childhood illnesses, including viral infections such as roseola — a viral illness that causes swollen lymph nodes, usually in the neck, and a rash — are often associated with febrile seizures. A less common but very serious cause of sudden fever with seizures is an infection of a child's brain and spinal cord (central nervous system), such as meningitis or encephalitis.
Post-immunization seizures
The risk of febrile seizures may increase after some childhood immunizations. Febrile seizures may rarely occur eight to 14 days after a measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination. Low-grade fevers can sometimes occur after your child receives childhood vaccines. If a febrile seizure occurs, it's caused by the fever that may accompany the vaccination — not by the vaccination itself.
Several risk factors have been identified that increase your child's likelihood of experiencing a febrile seizure. These include:
Age. Young age is the strongest risk factor, and most febrile seizures are seen in children who are between 6 months and 5 years of age. It's unusual for children under 6 months old to have a febrile seizure, and it's rare for these seizures to occur after 3 years of age. About 1 in 25 children experience a febrile seizure.
Family history. Some children inherit a family's tendency to have seizures with a fever. Additionally, researchers have linked several genes to a susceptibility to febrile seizures.
Although febrile seizures may cause great fear and concern for parents, most febrile seizures produce no lasting effects. Simple febrile seizures don't cause brain damage, mental retardation or learning disabilities, and they don't mean your child has a more serious underlying disorder.
Febrile seizures also aren't an indication of epilepsy, a tendency to have recurrent seizures caused by abnormal electrical signals in the brain. The odds that your child will develop epilepsy after a febrile seizure are small. Only a small percentage of children who have a febrile seizure go on to develop epilepsy, but not because of the febrile seizures.
Recurrent febrile seizures
The most common complication of febrile seizures is the possibility of more febrile seizures. About a third of children who have a febrile seizure will have another one with a subsequent fever.
The risk of recurrence is higher if:
Your child had a low fever at the time of the first febrile seizure.
The period between the start of the fever and the seizure was short.
An immediate family member has a history of febrile seizures.
Your child was younger than 15 months old at the time of the first febrile seizure.
After experiencing a febrile seizure, your child will likely have:
A physical exam
These tests can help determine possible causes of the fever and seizure.
If your doctor suspects a central nervous system infection, a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) may be necessary. In this procedure, a doctor inserts a needle into your child's lower back to remove a small amount of spinal fluid. This test can reveal evidence of infection in the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.
Further tests such as an electroencephalogram (EEG) — a test that measures brain activity — may be necessary if your child had a complex febrile seizure.
Treatments and drugs
It's not necessary to lower your child's fever to stop a febrile seizure. So don't try to give your child fever medications during a seizure. For the same reason, don't place your child in a cooling tub of water. It's much more practical, more comfortable — and safer — for your child to remain lying on the carpet or a bed.
Most febrile seizures stop on their own within a couple of minutes. If your child has a febrile seizure that lasts more than five minutes — or if your child has repeated seizures — call for emergency medical attention.
More-serious episodes
In rare cases, the seizure may continue until your child receives treatment at the emergency room. If this happens, a doctor may order medication that's administered either through your child's rectum or intravenously to stop the seizure.
If the seizure is prolonged or accompanied by a serious infection or if the source of the infection can't be determined, your doctor may want your child to stay in the hospital for further observation. But a hospital stay isn't routinely necessary for simple febrile seizures.
If your child has a febrile seizure, stay calm and follow these steps to help your child during the seizure:
Place your child on his or her side, somewhere where he or she won't fall.
Stay close to watch and comfort your child.
Remove any hard or sharp objects near your child.
Loosen any tight or restrictive clothing.
Don't restrain your child or interfere with your child's movements.
Don't attempt to put anything in your child's mouth.
If possible, try to time the seizure using your watch or a clock. Because they're so alarming, seizures often seem to last longer than they really do. Also try to note which part of your child's body begins to shake first, and look for other signs of illness. This can help your doctor understand the cause of the seizure.
Not long after having a febrile seizure, many children are back on their feet, running around the doctor's office or playing safely at home. By staying calm, observing your child and knowing when to call the doctor, you're doing everything that's needed to take care of your child.
Most of the time, a febrile seizure occurs the first day of an illness. Often, a febrile seizure occurs before parents realize that their child is ill.
Giving your child medications
Giving your child acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) at the first indication of fever will help reduce the fever, but won't necessarily prevent a seizure. And, there are some caveats to giving medications to young children. Medications won't shorten the course of infection, and low-grade fevers generally don't need treatment.
Additionally, there's always a question of safety when giving medications to young children. For example, aspirin may trigger a rare but potentially fatal disorder known as Reye's syndrome. And, while acetaminophen is generally safe, if you give a child too much, it can cause liver failure. Ask your doctor what medications he or she recommends and what the proper dosage is for your child's age and weight.
Making sure your child drinks plenty of fluids and is appropriately dressed — not overdressed — may help control the fever.
Prescription prevention medications
Rarely, prescription medications are used to prevent febrile seizures. Anticonvulsant medications such as phenobarbital, valproic acid (Depakene) and divalproex sodium (Depakote) can prevent febrile seizures when taken daily. Oral or rectal diazepam (Valium, Diastat) also can reduce the risk of febrile seizures if taken at the time of a fever.
But these medications all have drawbacks. They carry a definite risk of serious side effects in young children, such as sleep problems, irritability and hyperactivity. Doctors rarely prescribe these prevention medications because most febrile seizures are harmless and most children outgrow them without any problems.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Febrile_seizure
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http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/febrile.html
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1176205-overview
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The Architecture of Albania (Albanian pronunciation: [aɾˈki:tɛk:uɾa ʃcipˈta:ɾɛ] — Albanian: Arkitektura e Shqipërisë) is a reflection of Albania's historical and cultural heritage. The country's architecture was influenced by its location within the Mediterranean Basin and progressed over the course of history as it was once inhabited by numerous civilisations including the Illyrians, Ancient Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians, Ottomans as well as modern Austro-Hungarians and Italians. In addition, missionaries, invaders, colonisers and traders brought cultural changes that had a large profound effect on building styles as well as techniques.
During classical antiquity, cities and towns in Albania have evolved from within the castle to include dwellings, religious and commercial structures, with constant redesigning of town squares and evolution of building techniques. Although there are prehistoric and classical structures in the country, which effectively begins with constructions from the Illyrians and Ancient Greeks such as in Byllis, Amantia, Phoenice, Apollonia, Butrint and Shkodër. With the extension of the Roman Empire in the Balkans, impressive Roman architecture was built throughout the country whereas it is best exemplified in Durrës, Tirana and Butrint.
After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Albania became an integral part of the Byzantine Empire. They have left a legacy, most visible in the cities and surroundings of Korçë, Berat, Voskopojë and Gjirokastër, in the form of castles, churches and monasteries with grandiose wealth of visible murals and frescos. The country also has many surviving monuments from the Ottoman period. They left their mark with the many mosques and other buildings they constructed, that contributed to make Berat and Gjirokastër an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In the 18th and 19th century, Albanian medieval towns underwent urban transformations by various Austro-Hungarian and Italian architects, giving them the appearance of western European cities; this can be particularly seen in Tirana and Korçë. They introduced architectural styles such as Historicism, Art Nouveau, Neo-Renaissance and Neoclassicism.
Following the establishment of communism in Albania, the country's architecture development was radically changed by the socialist ideology and numerous historic and sacred buildings across Albania were demolished. Many socialist-styled complexes, wide roads and factories were constructed, while squares in major towns were redesigned.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) list of World Heritage Sites include currently two sites in Albania. These sites include the historic centres of Berat and Gjirokastër and Butrint. The Amphitheatre of Durrës, Royal Illyrian Tombs of Selcë e Poshtme, Archaeological site of Apollonia and Castle of Bashtova are inscribed on the country's tentative list.
The preservation and protection of cultural and historical heritage sites in Albania is entrusted to the Institute of Monuments of Albania, which were founded on 2 July 1965 by the Ministry of Culture.
Albania is a Mediterranean country, lying to the east of Italy, across the Adriatic Sea. Although the country occupies the southwestern portion of the Balkan Peninsula, bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo[a] to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a varied and contrasting topography with high mountains, rocky shores, coastal wetlands, sandy beaches, steep canyons and gorges and islands of various shapes and sizes.
In terms of topography, the country encompasses coastal plains in the west to the Albanian Alps in the north, the Sharr Mountains in the northeast, Skanderbeg Mountains in the center, Korab Mountains in the east, Pindus Mountains in the southeast and Ceraunian Mountains in the southwest along the Albanian Riviera and Ionian Sea Coast.
The country experiences mostly mediterranean climate with continental influences. That means that the climate is characterised by mild winters and hot, dry summers. The warmest areas of the country are along the west, where climate is profoundly impacted by the Mediterranean Sea. The coldest parts of the country are at the north and east, where snowy forested climate is prevalent.
During the Iron Age, Albania was originally home to the Illyrians and Ancient Greeks. Following the centuries, it was subsequently conquered and occupied by the Byzantines, Venetians and Ottomans. The emergence of a unified Albanian state dates back to the establishment of the Principality of Arbër in 1190 AD.
The beginnings of architecture in Albania dates back to the middle Neolithic Age with the discovery of prehistoric dwellings in Dunavec and Maliq. They were built on a wooden platform that rested on stakes stuck vertically into the soil. Prehistoric dwellings in Albania consist of three types such as houses enclosed either completely on the ground or half underground, both found in Cakran near Fier and houses constructed above ground.
The Amphitheatre of Durrës is on the tentative list for becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
During the Bronze Age, the Illyrians and Ancient Greeks started to organize itself in the territory of Albania. The Illyrians were an ethnic group with distinct culture and art, while it is believed that Albanians are the descendants of the Illyrians but no enough evidence is left to get a conclusion. Cities within Illyria were mainly built on the tops of high mountains surrounded by heavily fortified walls. Further, the history of Albania has not been kind to the Illyrian architectural monuments. Few monuments from the Illyrians are still preserved such as in Amantia, Antigonia, Byllis, Scodra, Lissus and Selca e Poshtme.
Following the Illyrian Wars, the architecture in Albania developed significantly in the 2nd century BC with the arrival of the Romans. The conquered settlements and villages such as Apollonia, Butrint, Byllis, Dyrrachium and Hadrianopolis were notably modernised following Roman models, with the building of a forum, roads, theatres, promenades, temples, aqueducts and other social buildings. The period also marks the construction of stadiums and thermal baths that were of social importance as places of gathering.
Previously populated by various Illyrian and Ancient Greek tribes, Butrint became a protectorate and subsequently a colony. Nowadays, it demonstrates a high level of Roman urbanisation, while it is among the best preserved remains of Roman heritage in Albania. They left its legacy in form of city walls, an aqueduct, the forum, basilicas, baptisteries, baths, an amphitheatre and houses for the middle classes, as well as mansions with central courtyards which were decorated with various mosaics and murals.
Dyrrachium thrived during the Roman period and became a protectorate after the Illyrian Wars. The Amphitheatre of Durrës, which the Romans built, was at that time the largest amphitheatre in the Balkan Peninsula. It is the only Roman monument that survived up to the present.
The Via Egnatia, built by Roman Senator Gnaeus Egnatius, functioned for two millennia as a multi-purpose highway, which once connected the cities of Durrës on the Adriatic Sea in the west to Constantinople on the Marmara Sea in the east. Further, the route gave the Roman colonies of the Balkans a direct connection to Rome.
Cities that lie in flat or steep terrains such as Tirana, Kavaja, and Elbasan.
During the Middle Ages, a variety of architecture styles developed in the form of dwelling, defence, worship and engineering structures. When the Roman Empire divided into east and west, Albania remained under the Eastern Roman Empire. In behalf to that, the architecture was strongly influenced by the Byzantines. Many extensive churches and monasteries were built during that period mainly in the centre and south of the country.
However, some inherited historic structures were damaged by invading Ottoman forces. In the 13th and 14th centuries, the consolidation of the Albanian feudal principalities gave rise to Varosha, or neighbourhoods outside city walls. Examples of such developments are the Arberesh principalities centred in Petrele, Kruje and Gjirokastra originating from the feudal castle. In the 15th century, close attention was given to protective structures such as the castle fortifications of Lezha, Petrela, Devoll, Butrint, and Shkodra. More reconstructions took place in strategic points such as the Castle of Elbasan, Preza, Tepelena, and Vlora, the latter being the most important on the coast. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the great Pashaliks of the period such as the Bushati Family, Ahmet Kurt Pasha, and Ali Pashe Tepelena reconstructed several fortifications such as the Castle of Shkodra, Berat, and Tepelena respectively. It is important to note that Ali Pashe Tepelena embarked on a major castle building campaign throughout Epirus.
During the medieval period, mosques in Albania fell into two categories: those covered with a dome, and those with a roof covered hall. The latter were immediately adopted following the Ottoman invasion, by transforming the existing churches of Shkodra, Kruje, Berat, Elbasan and Kanina. For instance, the Lead Mosque built by Mustafa Pasha Bushati in Shkodra resembles a typical Istanbul mosque.
On the other hand, Christian religious structures inherited many features from their palaeo-Christian predecessors. Between the 16th and 19th centuries, a series of small structures for Christian with simple layouts were built like the Voskopoja basilica, Ardenica Monastery, and Church of St. Nicholas in Voskopoja. The latter is one of the most valuable architectonic monuments in Albania. Its interior walls are covered with paintings by the renowned painter David Selenica, and by brothers Constantine and Athanasios Zografi.
During the 18th century, the city silhouette in Albania began to include places of worship and the Clock Tower. These, together with other social structures such as thermal baths, fountains, and medrese further enriched the city centre and its neighbourhoods.
In the 19th century, the bazaar emerges as a production and exchange centre, while the city expands beyond the castle, which completely loses its function and inhabitants. During this period, Shkodra and Korca become important commerce and skilled crafts centres.
The Skanderbeg Square in Neo-Renaissance style.
The first half of the 20th century begins with the Austro-Hungarian occupation, continues with Fan Noli's government, King Zog's kingdom, and ends with the Italian invasion. During this time, Albanian medieval towns underwent urban transformations by Austro-Hungarian architects, giving them the appearance of European cities.
The centre of Tirana was the project of Florestano Di Fausto and Armando Brasini, well known architects of the Benito Mussolini period in Italy. Brasini laid the basis for the modern-day arrangement of the ministerial buildings in the city centre.
The plan underwent revisions by the Albanian architect Eshref Frashëri, the Italian architect Castellani, and the Austrian architects Weiss and Kohler. The rectangular parallel road system of Tirana e Re district took shape, while the northern portion of the main Boulevard was opened. These urban plans formed the basis of future developments in Albania after the second World War.
From 1944 to 1991, cities experienced an ordered development with a decline in architectural quality. Massive socialist-styled apartment complexes, wide roads, and factories were constructed, while town squares were redesigned and a number of historic buildings demolished.
The period after the fall of communism is often described negatively in terms of urban development. Kiosks and apartment buildings started to occupy former public areas without planning, while informal districts formed around cities from internal migrants leaving remote rural areas for the western lowland. Decreasing urban space and increased traffic congestion have become major problems as a result of lack of planning. As part of the 2014 Administrative Division Reform, all town centres in Albania are being physically redesigned and façades painted to reflect a more Mediterranean look.
Although much has been achieved, critics argue that there is no clear vision on Tirana's future. Some of the pressing issues facing Tirana are loss of public space due to illegal and chaotic construction, unpaved roads in suburban areas, degradation of Tirana's Artificial Lake, rehabilitation of Skanderbeg Square, an ever-present smog, the construction of a central bus station and lack of public parking space. Future plans include the construction of the Multimodal Station of Tirana and the tram line, rehabilitation of the Tiranë River area, construction of a new boulevard along the former Tirana Railway Station and the finishing of the Big Ring Road.
Berat, otherwise known as the city of a thousand windows, is a small city in Southern Albania. The architecture of Berat is diverse and enfolds the inheritance of the Illyrians and Ancient Greeks but also of various peoples and empires that have previously ruled the city among others the Byzantines and Ottomans. Nevertheless, the cityscape is notably embossed by the architectural style of the Ottomans and boasts a wealth of structures of exceptional historical and architectural interest. This led the city to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The old town of Berat is dominated by Ottoman houses.
The city is separated intro three parts such as the residential quarter within the fortress or known as Kalaja, Mangalem and Gorica. The Kalaja is believed to have been found in antiquity as it was the settlement of the Illyrian tribe of the Desaretes. Subsequently, it was known as Antipatrea when the Romans conquered the city and called it Albanorum Oppidum. Over the centuries it has been subject to numerous conquest by the Byzantines and Ottomans.
Kalaja is well-preserved and consists of numerous houses, most of which are built of stone. Numerous churches with extraordinary decorated icons and murals still survives including the Holy Trinity Church and St. Mary of Blachernae Church. Islamic architecture is represented with the ruins of the Red Mosque and White Mosque. Worth seeing is the cistern that was constructed by the Romans. The prominent Onufri Museum of Icons is also located within the castle and displays works of Onufri and other important Albanian painter.
Remains of the Berat Castle.
Houses within the Mangalem quarter were built along a steep hill towards the Gorica quarter. The facades that faces the valley have characteristically overhanging windows. Therefore, Berat owes its titel to the district, the "city of a thousand windows". There are three Ottoman mosques that include the King Mosque, Lead Mosque and notably the Bachelors Mosque. The Halveti Teqe stands behind the King Mosque and enclose an impressive carved ceiling.
Gorica was for a long time only connected through the Gorica Bridge to the rest of Berat. It is among the most popular Ottoman bridges in Albania that was built in 1780 by Ahmed Kurt Pasha. The Saint Spyridon Monastery is another prominent attraction due to its admirable Post-Byzantine style.
The Resurrection Cathedral in the center.
The architecture in Korçë is characterised by mansions and residential buildings, cobbled streets and wide boulevards with many cafés and restaurants. There is an architectural mix, due to the turbulent history, of Art Nouveau, Neoclassicism and Ottoman styles. Italian and French influences increased after the beginning of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. In modernising its infrastructure through the centuries, the city has preserved some of its history in its streets and facades.
The Old Bazaar during reconstructions.
The city was an important trade and economic centre during the eighteenth century. During the Ottoman rule, the Old Bazaar developed rapidly to become the city's main centre of commerce. Although bazaars were typical Ottoman trading complexes developed in the towns of Albania and elsewhere in the Balkans. The Ottoman architecture is predominant within the bazaar, while recent reconstructions have led to the application of elements specific to modern architecture.
The Resurrection Cathedral is located in the center north of Bulevardi Republika. It is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in Albania, as well as one of the city's symbols and primary tourist attractions. The cathedral is a three-nave structure and belongs to Byzantine style. It stands slightly elevated on an estrade and consists mainly of cream-white to ivory-colored stones and red bricks. The interior walls and domes are decorated with icons and frescoes.
The Mirahori Mosque was built in 1484 and founded by Iljaz Bey Mirahor. The minaret and dome of the building was damaged by an earthquake and was recently restored. It consists of white limestone blocks that lie on layers of red bricks. It is only one of the few monuments of the Ottoman period in the city and the surrounding county.
Christianity has a long and continuous history in Albania and was introduced as early as the time of the Apostles. Sacred structures such as churches, basilicas, baptisteries started to appear after the Roman invasion of Illyria. An Early Christian architecture style developed simultaneously in Albania between the 4th and 6th century. As the Roman Empire fell into east and west, the Byzantines kept Roman architectural elements alive and became prominent for their slightly flatter domes and richer usage of murals and icons rather than statues.
The Baptistery with the Basilica of Butrint, built in the 6th century, are among the most important Early Christian buildings in the Balkan Peninsula. It is besides the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, one of the largest baptisteries in the Mediterranean world. The most remarkable feature is its impressive mosaic floor, illustrating iconography relating both to Christianity and to Aristocratic life.
Dormition of the Theotokos Church in Labovë e Kryqit.
The Dormition of the Theotokos Church in Labovë e Kryqit is one of the greatest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture in the country. Its interior is decorated with various mosaics and frescoes and coverings of great artistic value. It is a typically Byzantine church with a high central dome with nave and aisles arranged in a cruciform plan.
The St. Anthony Church of Durrës is another important example of Byzantine architecture. It was built in the Cape of Rodon, owning a direct proximity to the Adriatic Sea. The structure was built in the 14th century and stands close to the Rodoni Castle, which was built by Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg.
The Ardenica Monastery was built in 1282 following the victory against the Angevins in the Siege of Berat. It the place where, in 1451, was celebrated the marriage of Skanderbeg with Andronika Arianiti. The monastery is an impressive representative of Byzantine architecture with many romanesque features.
The history of Albania has not been kind to Early Christian architectural monuments. Scattered throughout the country, there are still structures and remains of churches and monasteries from that period such as the Holy Trinity Church of Berat, St. Nicholas Monastery Church in Mesopotam, St. Mary's Church of Maligrad, St. Mary of Blachernae Church of Berat, Paleochristian and Byzantine Church of Lin.
Prominent cathedrals in the country include the Cathedral of Shkodër, Resurrection Cathedral of Korçë, St Paul's Cathedral of Tirana and St. Stephen's Cathedral of Shkodër. The Resurrection Cathedral of Tirana is the 3rd largest Orthodox cathedral in Europe.
The Mirahori Mosque in Korçë.
By the late fifteenth century, the Ottoman Empire expanded its territory and included most of the Balkan Peninsula. In the sixteenth and seventeenth century, Islam had become the predominant religion in Albania. As with Christianity before it, the new religion were introduced subsequently the Ottoman occupation of Albania. The foreign influences that accompanied Albania, were absorbed and reinterpreted with an extensive construction of mosques throughout the country.
The combinations of brick and stone were very frequent in Ottoman architecture, while brick was used mainly for arches, domes and vaults. Further, the most characteristic feature of those mosques is the dominance of a dome, having a semi-circular flat profile, that covered the significant part of the prayer hall within the mosque. The elegance of various Islamic elements is blended in and adapted into buildings and interior designs such as the use of tiling, geometric designs, floral motifs and murals.
The dome of the Et'hem Bey Mosque in Tirana.
In contrast to the long presence of the Ottomans in Albania and Balkans, only few significant mosques from this period have survived, scattered particularly in the center and south of Albania. One of those mosques include the Mirahori Mosque built in 1495 by Imrahor Ilyas Bey in Korçë. It is the only existing Ottoman mosque in the city and surrounding county.
The Et'hem Bey Mosque in Tirana is an important representative of the Ottoman heritage in the country. The construction of the mosque began in the end of the 18th century and has been completed in the 19th century. Its most noted features are the frescoes within the mosque with depict trees, waterfalls and bridges.
Interior of Bachelors' Mosque in Berat.
The Bachelors' Mosque is located at the lower part of Mangalem quarter of Berat, which is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As most of other mosques in the city, the Bachelors' Mosque was declared a Cultural Monument of Albania in 1961.
Built by Pasha Mehmed Bushati in 1773, the Lead Mosque of Shkodër is the only building left in the city that was built by the Ottomans. It takes the name because all of its cupolas were covered with lead. The mosque stands in the foothills of Mount Rozafa in a meadow along the Drin. It fell into disuse after a massive flood in 1865, which swept away that part of the city.
In Berat, the Lead Mosque, whose most characteristic feature is the lead dome, is among the best preserved Ottoman buildings in Albania. It was built during the 16th century, when Berat became an important administrative and religious center within the Ottoman Empire.
The Bazaar Mosque in Gjirokastër was built in the 18th century on a hill side close to the commercial neighbourhood of the city during that period, the bazaar, close to the Gjirokastër Fortress. Although most of the city and the mosque were constructed with portico.
As the Ottoman Empire introduced Islam, the Bektashi Order spread across the Balkans and became particularly strong in Albania. Tekkes were centers of Islamic mysticism and theological provided a popular alternative to normative Islam. The architecture of tekkes is usually simple and articulated by a dome, arch, courtyard, portal, tomb and a central hall.
The Halveti Teqe was built by Albanian Ahmet Kurt Pasha in the 18th century in Berat. It is a quadratic building, that consists of a rectangular prayer room, a smaller room for special religious services, an impressive portal that precedes the entrance and a türbe. The walls within the structure are decorated with various frescoes and murals.
Built in 1770, the Dollma Teqe stands within the fortification of Krujë and includes a türbe and hamam. The flat dome rests on a low octagonal tholobate. Its interior walls are richly decorated and painted with murals and writings.
Ottoman architecture within the Castle of Berat.
The scenic landscapes of Albania are dotted with castles, forts and citadels in all shapes and sizes. Previously they was mostly defined by their practical use to repel invasions and often serve as a royal residence for noble families. Those structures constitute treasures and legacy of the historic past of Albania. The first castles in the Albanian lands were built by Illyrians and Romans and later by Venetians and Ottomans. The majority have been renovated throughout history and different epoches with changing rule and adaptations to war technology development.
The medieval Castle of Krujë.
The Castle of Berat has a long history, which can be traced back to the 4th century. After being burned down by the Romans, the walls were strengthened again in the 5th century under the Byzantines and later in the 15th century by the Ottomans. The fortress was often damaged, particularly during the Communism in Albania, and reconstructed. It possesses several Byzantine churches dotted with impressive frescoes, murals and icons, whereas the Ottoman heritage is demonstrated in forms of mosques and traditional houses.
The Castle of Krujë is a typical medieval fortress built upon a rocky hill in Krujë that resisted the advance of the Ottomans several times under the reign of Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu. It was constructed during the 5th and 6th centuries and the surrounding walls are reinforced by nine towers, which served as an observation and signaling post. There can still be found the remains of houses and mansions.
The Fortress of Bashtovë is on the tentative list for becoming an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Fortress of Bashtovë was built over an existing former structure by the Venetians in the Middle Ages. It stands in a very strategic point near the mouth of Shkumbin River close to the Adriatic Sea. The castle is a typical Venetian structure that combined the Gothic lancet arch with Byzantine and Ottoman influences.
Petrelë Castle is a medieval castle located on a hilltop overlooking Petrelë and Erzen Valley. The castle has a triangular structure with two observation towers. The early fortifications probably dates from the 3rd century, while in the 9th century it was expanded and served as a base for Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu during its revolt against the Ottoman Empire.
Scenic view of Rozafa Castle in Shkodër.
Rozafa Castle is an ancient castle in Shkodër. The castle is associated with a famous legend about a woman who was buried in the foundation of the castle. It stretches on a rocky hill and is trapped on three sides by the rivers of Buna, Kir and Drin. Its current name, Rozafa, appeared for the first time in the early Middle Ages. Later when the Ottomans conquered the Balkans the castle than was turned into a mosque.
The Citadel of Gjirokastër, a hilltop fortress, dominates the cityscape of Gjirokastër and overlooks the strategically important route along the Drino river valley. There are five towers and houses, a clock tower, a church, a cistern and many other structures within the fortification.
The Lëkurësi Castle in Sarandë was built in the Middle Ages.
Ali Pasha Castle was built on a small island along the mouth of the Vivari Channel in Butrint. The castle is named after the Albanian Ali Pasha of Ioannina, who ruled over the Pashalik of Yanina and even attempted to rival the Dey of Algiers in the seas. It is a small rectangular structure with battered walls, while along the corners, there are two battered round towers with cannons on its seaward side and two irregularly sized battered square towers equipped with firing loops or windows.
The Rodoni Castle stand within the Cape of Rodon with a proximity to the Adriatic Sea. Its name is derived from the Illyrian god of Rodon. After the First Siege of Krujë and League of Lezhë, the Kastriotis decided to increase the fortifications for the use against the Ottomans. Skanderbeg chose the Cape of Rodon as the location of the castle and construction began in 1450.
Although other prominent and impressive castles with different architectural styles in Albania include the Durrës Castle, Kaninë Castle, Lezhë Castle, Lëkurësi Castle, Prezë Castle and Fortress of Justinian.
A model of an Albanian house.
So-called "locked tower" in Theth within the Albanian Alps in the north of Albania.
Kulla were fortified tower houses that flourished between the 17th and 19th centuries as a result of resistance to the Ottoman conquest, national renaissance and emergence of capitalism. In most cases, they take the form of an extended family house. However, a house for two brothers can also be found.
Houses with vater zjarri, or fireplace/hearth: These type of houses are primarily found in Tirana County and characterized by the house of fire (Shtëpia e Zjarrit), which takes up the height of two floors, with surrounding areas interacting around it.
Houses with hajat, or porch: A distinguishing feature of this style is the relationship of the house with the backyard and natural environment. Oftentimes, these houses are built on flat grounds, with the ground floor used by inhabitants for agricultural purposes. For example, the Shijaku House in Tirana is surrounded by adobe walls with a large gate entrance, and almost always covered with a simple roof.
Houses with çardak, a type of balcony found on the top floor reserved for guests or relaxation: They are mostly found in Berat, and less so in Kruje and Lezha. The cardak is a dominant element of the building's outer composition being on the main facade of the house, originally designed to be open. The cardak is extensively used by dwellers in the warm season by exploiting the natural sunlight. It also serves as liaison with other areas of the house. These houses are divided into several sub types: houses with cardak on the front area, on one side, or at the center. An example of such structures is Hajdar Sejdini House in Elbasan.
Urban or civic kulla: They are found in Gjirokaster (see Zekate House), Berat, Kruje, and Shkoder used for defensive and warehouse purposes. The interior showed the extent of family's wealth, while the ground floor served as a safe place for cattle in the winter, and to keep water reserves for the dry summer months.
The southern urban or civic Kullas are found in the cities and surroundings of Berat, Gjirokastër, Himara and Këlcyrë. Tower-houses in Gjirokastër were built in the 13th century predating Ottoman conquest. The northern Kullas are a heavily fortified residential building built in the north of Albania and Dukagjin region of Kosovo. They contain small windows and shooting holes because their main purpose was to offer security from attack. Further they have been initially built from wood and stone and eventually only from stone.
The first Kullas were built in the 17th century, a time when there was continuous fighting in the Dukagjini region, although most of the ones that still remain are from the 18th or 19th century. They have been almost always built within a complex of buildings with various functions but Kullas in villages exists mostly as standalone structures. They are also positioned within the complex of buildings so that the inhabitants can look out over the surrounding area. Kullas in towns are usually built as standalone structures, while in villages they are more commonly found as a part of a larger ensemble of Kullas and stone houses, usually grouped together for the family clan they belonged to.
Certain Kullas were used as places of isolation and safe havens or "locked towers" (Kulla Ngujimi) intended for the use of persons targeted by blood feuds; an example can be found in Theth.
Most of the Kullas are three-story buildings. A characteristic unit of its architectural structure in "Oda e Burrave" (Chamber of Men or Gathering Room of Men), which was usually placed in the second floor of the Kulla, called Divanhane, while the ground floor served as a barn for cattle and the first floor was where the family quarters were located. The material from which the Divanhane is constructed, either wood or stone, is sometimes used to classify Kullas.
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Zach Parise returned to the Minnesota Wild on Friday, trying to find some comfort and normalcy after his dad, J.P., died Wednesday night.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Zach Parise returned to the Minnesota Wild on Friday, trying to find some comfort and normalcy after his dad, J.P., died Wednesday night.
Parise missed two games to be with his family and his father, a former NHL all-star and player, coach and administrator for the former Minnesota North Stars.
J.P. had been diagnosed with lung cancer a year ago and was in hospice care in the final weeks with the cancer advancing to Stage 4. Zach watched Minnesota's loss Thursday night to Chicago from afar and was urged to return.
"Not only the last few days, but the last month has been really hard," Parise said Friday. "Last night, watching the game, finally my wife told me 'You have to go to the rink. You have to go and practice and get away and try and get back in the groove of things.' We can sit and home and sulk but, I know my dad probably would have been mad at me for skipping the San Jose game and he probably would have been mad at me for not playing last night too. So it was important for me to get back."
Parise was with the Wild for Friday's practice and said he plans to play Saturday when Minnesota hosts the Nashville Predators. Parise also said he will join the team on the upcoming road trip, which begins Sunday in Chicago.
"It's hard," Parise said. "The timing sucks. We're going on the road and leaving for a week and having to leave my mom. But my brother's there, at home staying with her, so she'll have someone there with her."
In returning, Parise was thankful for the outpouring of support for his family. Words of remembrance and support were provided from many people around Minnesota and all of hockey, including J.P.'s former teams, teammates and players, commissioner Gary Bettman and the Wild.
Many shared the stories of an energetic and fun-loving J.P. Parise, who was full of life.
"I'm sure you have all heard the stories, he liked to recycle them every once in a while," Zach said, smiling during an emotional meeting with local media. "But you hear about the players he coached at Shattuck. The players who have reached out to me that he coached, the way he influenced them as players, but more importantly, as people.
"A buddy of mine was telling me about when he was down at Shattuck, how many times [J.P.] probably saved him from a suspension. But the way he went to bat for the kids . . . He wanted to see his players, the people he cared about, he just wanted to see them succeed."
One person who has tried to support Zach has been teammate and friend, Ryan Suter. The two former prep foes and eventual teammates with Team USA and the Wild, both signed with Minnesota together as the top two free agents in the NHL in 2012 and were able to be closer to family. Suter, from Madison, Wis., dealt with the death of his father, former U.S. Olympian Bob Suter, from a heart attack in September.
"It was a different scenario; we knew it was coming," Parise said. "Ryan told me things he wasn't able to do because he lost his dad so suddenly. All the time he'd say, 'stay home from practice. Spend as much time with him as you can.' The whole team was incredible. With him having gone through it as well he was very supportive, calling all the time when he knew what were the last couple days. He was calling a lot and checking in. It meant a lot to us."
Parise, who had twins with his wife Alisha, a year ago, was thankful for the extra time he could spend with his father.
"We didn't know that was the plan, but it worked out pretty good," Parise said. "As hard as it has been, the last year, seeing what he's had to go through, if we weren't here to be with him and support him, that would have been a nightmare. We did get to spend a lot of great time with him so those are the things that will mean a lot and will always remember."
Head coach Mike Yeo said Parise texted him Friday morning saying he would be back and true to his word Parise was out early before Friday's practice, shooting pucks into the net.
"He wants to be with the team as much as possible," Yeo said. "He wants to be with us and he's going to come on the road with us. Hopefully we can help him get through this process of helping him feel better and deal with how difficult a situation that it is.
"At the same time, I know with Zach even though his heart and his mind is, obviously, on dealing with this terrible thing, I know he will pour his heart and soul into helping our hockey team win, and that's just the kind of character that he is. Hopefully when he comes to the rink, we can offer him something that helps the whole process."
Returning to the ice is part of the process for Parise, who shared the love of hockey with his father.
"I think we share a lot of the same traits when it comes to on the ice but that's only a small part," Parise said. "He taught so much more than that. A friend of mine that played for him, yesterday or two days ago, one of the things he always said was just be a good guy. That's what he wanted out of (brother Jordan Parise) and I. The way he treated people at the rink, the people that work here, his teammates. Everyone. The way he treated people is something that I'll always remember. Small things like that make an impact on people and he did a lot of that."
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David Parrish is Professional Researcher at UC Davis and is Person of Interest with the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the Chemical Sciences Division of the Earth System Research Laboratory of NOAA in Boulder Colorado. He also works as a consultant in atmospheric chemistry through David.D.Parrish, LLC. He began working part-time with NOAA in 1978, and he moved there full-time in 1987. He was Program Leader of the Tropospheric Chemistry Group from 2009-2014 and fully retired in 2018. Over the years he coordinated seven of NOAA's surface and aircraft based field studies. In 2014 he was elected as a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU). Before embarking on research full-time, David taught Chemistry at the University of Illinois at Chicago (1973-1975) and at Metropolitan State College in Denver beginning in 1975 where he served as department Chair from 1986-1987. He received his BS in Chemistry from Colorado College, his PhD in Physical Chemistry from UC Berkeley, and was a postdoc at Harvard in Physical Chemistry.


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I've been sick for a week and needed some fresh air so I texted my friend Rosemary if she wanted to accompany me to the park and do a really quick shoot. I did this to feel better and also have some girl time with her. Rosie makes me smile and her persona is so much fun. She has a great sense of style. She knows how to mix and match pieces that reflect her vibe. She's super.
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Veteran Air Force pilot Tom Egan (Ethan Hawke) yearns to get back into the cockpit of a plane, but now he launches drone strikes from an air-conditioned box in the Las Vegas desert. When he starts taking orders directly from the CIA, the stakes are raised and Egan's nerves--and his relationship with his wife (January Jones) --begin to unravel.
The original film version of Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur's hit satire of the newspaper business comes newly mastered in HD from 35mm elements preserved by the Library of Congress, and packed with special features including a short documentary, audio commentary, and radio adaptations. Based on the hit 1928 Broadway play, and twice remade, this fast-paced farce was the prototype for the classic screwball comedies to follow.
Written and directed by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, the film is a smart and witty send-up that follows an endearingly unhip quartet of vampires. Winner of the Toronto International Film Festival Midnight Madness People's Choice Award and an Official Selection at the Sundance FiAlm Festival, as well as, the Berlin International Film Festival.
Director Daniel Leconte followed in real time the subsequent court proceedings brought against the Charlie Hebdo's editor, and his film presents a provocative and thoughtful look at questions surrounding freedom of the press and the challenges to democracy posed by fundamentalism. The film screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 2008, where it was nominated for the Golden Camera award.
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The incredible story of how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led the epic march from Selma to Montgomery to secure equal voting rights in an event that forever altered history. 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary march. David Oyelowo is Dr. King and leads an outstanding ensemble cast including Oprah Winfrey, Tom Wilkinson, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Tim Roth, Common5, Giovanni Ribisi, Carmen Ejogo, and Lorraine Toussaint.
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Arten förekommer med flera från varandra skilda populationer på Hispaniola i Västindien. Den lever i låglandet och i bergstrakter upp till 1700 meter över havet. Habitatet utgörs av lövskogar och trädodlingar samt av områden där grönsaker odlas. Ibland besöker Osteopilus vastus regioner som liknar marskland och i Haiti hittades arten även i en skog med tallar.

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Greeks in British immigration centers
Travelers from Europe who have arrived in the UK are being held in immigration centers, including Greeks, says the Guardian.
Europeans who have passed the required job interviews talk about detentions. This is despite the fact that current regulations allow non-visa holders to attend the interview. Travelers who were simply expelled from the country also complain.
Apparently the main reason for what is happening was Brexit, which radically changed the situation. EU citizens are held in temporary detention facilities located at airports, or sent to immigrant detention centers, informs Guardian in the revealing article. The Europeans had to face humiliating deportation as a result of the confusion over the interpretation of the British Foreign Office rules.
The UK Home Office allows foreign nationals to be present at job interviews in the absence of visas. But he does not specify at the same time whether European citizens can then return home to obtain a work visa and re-enter the country. Problems often arise over the prohibition for EU citizens to undergo unpaid internships.
Last week alone, at least 12 Europeans, mostly young women, were detained at Gatwick Airport for 48 hours or more and then deported or sent to an immigration center in Benfordshire. Among them are citizens of Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Bulgaria.
Two Spanish women were detained at the Gatwick airport on May 2 and 3, they flew in from Valencia and Bilbao. One of them, 25-year-old Maria, reported that other citizens were also in custody. The girl believed that she could freely explore the labor market, at least until October, since there was demand, and she had previously worked in the UK.
She complained that the border guards threatened her with deportation and offered to pay for the return flight on the same day. Instead, however, Maria was sent to an immigration center for three days. Upon her release, she was told that she was to be quarantined at her sister's home in southeast London until May 17, and her passport would remain with the border guards. "I'm still in shock," she says.
Eugenia came to Gatwick from Spain hoping to find a job, return to her country, apply for a visa and travel back to the UK. Her Spanish friend works for the British National Health System and has lived here for four years. The girl had a return ticket, and she told the border guards about the purpose of her trip. However, in Gatwick, her cell phone was confiscated and held in an airport room for 24 hours, along with six other detainees. Then they were deported. Portuguese, Italians and citizens with Eastern European passports were also deported.
Luke Piper, a former immigration lawyer working with European citizens after Brexit, said the rules were confusing, but stressed that border guards were being overly aggressive.
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