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Q: iPhone: How to play a sound at a particular time? I have written the following code:
-(void)runTimer
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    myTicker=[NSTimer scheduledTimerWithTimeInterval:0.5 target:self selector:@selector(showActivity) userInfo:nil repeats:YES];
    myTicker = [NSTimer scheduledTimerWithTimeInterval:60.00 target:self selector:@selector(vibrate) userInfo:nil repeats:YES];
}

-(void)showActivity
{
    NSDateFormatter *formatter =
                  [[[NSDateFormatter alloc] init] autorelease];
            NSDate *date = [NSDate date];
        [formatter setTimeStyle:NSDateFormatterMediumStyle];
         [timerLabel setText:[formatter stringFromDate:date]];
}
-(void) vibrate{
AudioServicesPlaySystemSound (kSystemSoundID_Vibrate);

}

I want to play an audio file instead of vibrating the iPhone. Is that possible?

A: Tangential to the main question but the method called by the timer selector should be of the form...
-(void) aribtaryMethodName:(NSTimer *) theTimer;

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A: Yes. Assume you have a .caf file, you can play it with
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...
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To play music you may want to use AVAudioPlayer instead.

A: Sure. See AVAudioPlayer class.

A: Check Apple's sample project BubbleLevel. You want the SoundEffect.h and SoundEffect.m into your project and then just call:
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Warning: I was able to play only AIF sounds converted via iTunes. Anything else failed, including CAF files. In short: import your whatever sound into iTunes (drag'n'drop), change export to AIF format and then export the file.

A: -(IBAction)slider1Changed:(id)sender
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Investing data from 2012 now supports the increasingly common perception that Series A funding is getting hard to find. In a recent TechCrunch article by Jeff Jordan, partner at Andreessen Hororwitz and former OpenTable CEO, he points out that historically the annual number or Series A funding rounds has been about the same as the number of Seed funding rounds. However, in 2012 the number of Seed rounds was 2.5x as great as the Series A rounds leaving many startups scrambling for a follow on infusion of cash. Angel investors now provide a substantial portion of startup seed investments. While most entrepreneurs are glad to see that angels have stepped in to fill the void left by the retreating VC community they soon learn that their investing philosophy is not the same as that of the venture capitalists. While most VCs will typically reserve an amount equal to their initial investment to provide follow on funds to a startup, angels are typically "one and done" as they prefer to diversify their risk by spreading their investments around to other companies. Further adding to this challenge, VCs have raised the bar for their investing criteria. Specific milestones set for revenue, profitability and rates for growth that were more typically found in Series B rounds are now hurdles for an initial investment. As Jeff points out in his article, Andreessen Horowitz has made a number of recent Series A investments in startups that were generating multi-million dollar revenue rates from their seed funding, resulting in higher expectations for similar future investments. His recommendation based on these observations is fairly straightforward although not necessarily easy to achieve. Startups need to assume a longer time horizon for their seed stage and increase their amount of targeted funding for this round accordingly. This is because they need to have "multiple months of metrics moving in the right direction" before they approach VCs for their next round of funding.


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The undersigned organizations, women activists from social democratic parties in South Eastern Europe, connected through the CEE Network for Gender Issues, and organisation member of Party of European Socialist Women (PESW) and Young European Socialists (YES), have been following with great concern the development of the political situation in Macedonia. The crisis threatened not only democracy and sustainable development in this country but also to distablise the entire region.
We stand firmly in support and solidarity with our comrades, women and men – all progressive people of Macedonia from all ethnic groups and the Social democratic Union of Macedonia (SDUM) and their youth organization Social Democratic Youth of Macedonia (SDYM) who, through peaceful means, showed courage, political wisdom and determination to ensure the return of Macedonia to the path of democracy, protection of human rights and to meet the standards necessary for EU accession.
We, therefore, congratulate our comrades and all activists in Macedonia for the cross party agreement forged in Skopje that would create conditions for a peaceful and sustainable road to democracy through free and fair elections in April 2016 to be led by a new, transitional government. We also welcome the independent investigation of alleged criminal and corruptive activities of the outgoing government in order to strengthen democratic institutions and open the path for a democratic European Macedonia!


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5 Things Men Can Learn From 'Vikings's' Ragnar Lothbrok
Lessons from the life of the show's most compelling character apply to any man who wrestles with his vices and virtues.
By Nicole Russell
The long-awaited "Vikings" season five, part two has finally picked back up. Although this will mark the first full season without its beloved hero, Ragnar Lothbrok, he's still the most compelling character on the show, even in death.
Ragnar died at the end of season four, but he didn't disappear. Lothbrok lives on in every episode because the show is now centered around the lives of his beloved sons, all grown up.
Like any good show, the characters reflect and reveal our own vices and virtues. The plot lines, however dramatic, remind us of the highs and lows in our own lives. In the spirit of one of the most compelling characters to grace the History channel in years, here's a few things men could learn from a hardcore Viking men and women love.
1. Embrace Your Alpha Traits, But Also Your Feelings
If you're at all familiar with Scandinavian history, you'll know it's pretty hard to identify specific people who lived a long way back. Such was the lack of note-taking and official records in 9th century Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark.
Still, the character of Ragnar Lothbrok, which "Vikings" fans adored, was pieced together from the work of the show's historical consultant, a man who also offered his knowledge on several seasons of "The Tudors" and other shows with large historical components. This explains why Ragnar was such a complex, compelling main character; his weaknesses are magnified, as are his strengths.
Ragnar is a Viking––or Viking AF, as the cool kids might say––so he's also alpha AF too. He essentially usurps the throne in the first season to become king, although he's rarely referred to that way. While Ragnar wants power locally, he has a thirst for travel, adventure, and raiding that can't be quenched sitting around in his native Kattegat. What makes a successful raider? A man who makes war and forces people into submission.
Ragnar is a warrior and a born leader, embracing those natural qualities that enable people to look up to him. However, he makes William Wallace look like a schoolboy out for a ride on his Scottish pony: At one point, Ragnar kills a man who betrayed him via the infamous torture method called "Blood Eagle"––where a man is strung up, his ribs are separated from his spine, and his lungs are pulled through until he looks like a spread eagle. (This is a real thing that existed and it's why Vikings earned their reputation of pagan barbarians.) Ragnar is boss and nobody wants to mess with him. In real life, being the boss and even being ruthless can be a good thing, to an extent.
Still, alpha males (or females) can earn a bad reputation quickly: They are often all "guts and glory" and no "tears and hugs." Except Ragnar. Ragnar isn't all blood and grit and war and boss. He has this incredible soft spot in his heart for humanity, loads of empathy, a keen interest in spirituality, and almost always offers forgiveness, even for the most grievous sins.
Yes, he's a warrior and a leader, regularly whooping his men into battle with him. Yes, he's bossy to the women in his life. Most of all, despite his leadership qualities and penchant for killing anyone standing in the way of his thirst for adventure and invading foreign lands, Ragnar isn't afraid to let his feelings show.
Ragnar shows kindness and tenderness toward his wives (no, he doesn't have two at once), his children, and his good friends. He cries, and often. This doesn't mean Ragnar has zero emotional regulation––that would not be a good trait for the king of any domain. But showing tenderness, kindness, and compassion towards people is never a bad thing.
At one point, after enduring the ups and downs of a friendship with Floki, the Viking responsible for building all the notorious ships able to both sail across the ocean and into shallow English channels, he tells him straight up, "I love you." Floki cried. I cried. Who knew 9th century Vikings were so manly and compassionate? Real men cry, say "I love you," and still conquer their foes and punish their enemies.
2. Seek God
It's no secret Scandinavians adored their Norse gods. From fables about Thor and Odin to today's modern films featuring Chris Hemsworth, you can hardly separate the Vikings from their intense faith in multiple, mysterious gods who control various elements of nature and people, and greet them in Valhalla, their version of heaven.
In fact, "the gods" are mentioned so often in every episode of every season in "Vikings," I couldn't help but think of the biblical injunction for parents to talk about God's laws every day to their children "when they sit in your house and walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up" (Deuteronomy 6:8).
Ragnar Lothbrok is no exception to this rule. At first, the gods are so important he defers to them often––in story, in song, in joy, in agony. In every battle, every weather change, every illness, every major life event, thanks or angst is muttered to the gods. It's clear that the gods are not just a ritual or a routine to Ragnar, but an actual belief system that infiltrates his life.
However, Ragnar's not the only one who believes in the supernatural. When he meets Athelstan, a monk, while raiding a monastery in season one, his life is forever altered. He spares Athelstan from death and takes him back home as his slave. To Athelstan's credit, he does not abandon his faith while serving these pagan overlords, but remains faithful (Save for a brief stint with a married woman in England later. Sigh. No one is perfect.).
Because Ragnar is open-minded, curious, and intellectual, he seeks to understand Athelstan's faith in the "Christian God" and over time, begins converting to Christianity, although he never has an Apostle-Paul-like conversion moment in the show. It's unclear how much this happened in the real 9th century Scandinavia. However, Alfred the Great, said to be the purest character in history, did convert Viking king Guthrum, to Christianity. In the storyline of "Vikings" Alfred is, of course, the son of Ecbert and Athelstan, the king of Wessex's daughter-in-law, a conception that occurred in a one-night stand for which Athelstan felt forever guilty (and for which the King's daughter-in-law Judith lost an actual ear).
Converting to Christianity in real life may have been somewhat forced, as part of the treaty between the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons. However the show depicts conversion with the accuracy of what a real life conversion may have been like: Ragnar is truly wooed by the Christian God––by His love and sacrifice and authenticity.
Like many modern-day Christians, Ragnar wrestles with the traditions of the Vikings and his newfound faith which seems to offer him so much peace. Even when he is slowly being tortured and killed at the end of season four, Ragnar pretends to give homage to the gods, while holding fast to his Christian faith passed on from Athelstan. Hobbies and work occupy many, but faith offers the firmest foundation to get a man through really tough times.
3. Learn From Mistakes, and Accept Their Consequences
One of the most endearing things about Ragnar as a character is really how human he is, and how many mistakes he makes just in one episode. One of Ragnar's many vices is that he is a womanizer, plain and simple. He is handsome and lusty, and women love him right back.
At the beginning of the show, he's married to the beautiful blonde, Lagertha. The two make a great couple, and are as passionate as they are equally matched, both in wit and fighting prowess. (She is a shield maiden.) Still, that doesn't stop him from eventually cheating with another woman, whom he eventually marries after he gets her pregnant. Lagertha leaves him because of it. The other woman, Aslaug, bears him several sons and, for this, Ragnar is happy.
However, just like real life, love and sex and babies and vows and mistakes impart real joys, real pain, real rewards, and real consequences. While Ragnar never admits he should not have eventually married Aslaug, he regrets cheating and the way the new union formed. His mistake hurt a woman he loved dearly and he owns that, living forever with the consequences. He loves Lagertha and their son Bjorn, who becomes a great warrior, until his death.
During a tender moment with Aslaug, Ragnar begins actually braiding her hair (eek!) and says:
We both know love is not what brought us together. But you have endured me. You suffered my words and my neglect. But you never turned our sons against me. I am sure there are times you have hated me but you never poisoned their minds or stopped them for loving me…For all of that I am grateful to you.
It's as close as Ragnar comes to an apology. Men: When you wrong your woman, apologize like a man. If you touch her hair while doing it, bonus.
Likewise, even though Ragnar wanted many sons in order to have adequate heirs for his kingdom (and he seems to enjoy being a father when they are young), he is not a present father during their adolescence. On a raid to try to enter France, Ragnar's only brother Rollo assimilates into their culture, and marries the French king's daughter. Determined to eventually conquer the French, Ragnar returns only to be defeated by his own brother, who has betrayed him.
Unable to cope with this loss, Ragnar leaves Kattegat––his kingship, his family, and his people––entirely behind for years. He eventually returns when the boys have grown into young men, and nearly all of them are resentful and hurt. He doesn't apologize immediately, like one would hope. He taunts them but later begins to apologize with his actions and rebuilds his relationships, especially with Ivar, his crippled son (who becomes the star of the fifth season).
It was not unusual for Ragnar to make mistakes yet also accept the consequences. All men and women make mistakes that last a lifetime. Learn from them, accept what comes as a result of them, and become a better person.
4. Ragnar Tried To View Women As Equals
For all the fuss and debates today about a patriarchal society, America in 2018 doesn't even come close to representing the power of the patriarchy that existed in countries in the ancient past. I'm not going to sugarcoat it and say that Ragnar and all the other men in "Vikings" treat women with respect all the time. Often, they do not. Rape and crime happen, and it's disgusting.
In fact, in several episodes Ragnar cultivates such a bizarre relationship with a slave girl I'm not even going to try to explain it here. I never did understand or appreciate it and found it sick and twisted.
Ragnar is human and flawed. He yells at women, then apologizes; he lusts after them and then commits to them. He doesn't understand them and he knows this. However, give him some credit for the fact that he exists in the 9th century, well before any kind of feminism, and that he often fought alongside Lagertha. In fact, the show's depictions of female characters are almost as compelling as their depiction of Ragnar.
The strength women must have had to endure that era was remarkable. There have long been stories of shield maidens that existed in Scandinavian times. Historians argue about whether this was pure myth or myth based on history, but there is at least some proof that women in Scandinavia defended themselves and for this, were given much respect among the men in their countries.
According to the 12th century Danish historian Saxo Grammaticus, "whose writing is sure to make every modern woman livid":
There were once women in Denmark who dressed themselves to look like men and spent almost every minute cultivating soldiers' skills…They courted military celebrity so earnestly that you would have guessed they had unsexed themselves. Those especially who had forceful personalities or were tall and elegant embarked on this way of life. As if they were forgetful of their true selves they put toughness before allure, aimed at conflicts instead of kisses, tasted blood, not lips, sought the clash of arms rather than the arm's embrace, fitted to weapons hands which should have been weaving, desired not the couch but the kill…
Ragnar often consults with the women in his life, although he doesn't always listen to them. Still, like any sensitive, yet strong man steeped in the patriarchy does, he wrestles with his conscience when he treats a woman poorly and is at his happiest when he is selfless and respectful, while also harnessing his strengths as a leader.
This is true of men today. While women are not equal in innate wiring, they are equal in value and compatibility and should be treated as such. Happy are the men and women who embrace this fully.
5. Cultivate Relationships With Many Types Of People
One of the most underrated aspects about Ragnar, especially in this partisan society we now inhabit, was his ability to cultivate so many different types of relationships. From slaves and Christians, to women and kings, Ragnar was open-minded about the people he met and always seemed curious to learn more about another person's culture or faith. Many of us could benefit from this kind of open-mindedness, particularly if the negative aspects do not rub off on us.
The best example of this is Ragnar's relationship with Ecbert, the king of Wessex. Unlike Ragnar, there was an actual King Ecbert (sometimes spelled Ecgberht). In the series, he is fascinating in a subtle, charming way. Like many kings, though, even though he has power, he isn't satisfied. Power is isolating, and he has no peers until he meets Ragnar.
Ecbert isn't as afraid of the Vikings as he is protective of his lands. Still, he is curious and instantly realizes that in this Viking pagan, there is a peer he can respect. For several seasons, the two men vie for land, power, and even women (Ecbert develops a brief crush on Lagertha after she leaves Ragnar, which is just as weird as it sounds.)
The two men strike a deal that if some Scandinavians can settle on English land, they won't continue to raid and pillage. However, Ecbert, ever the shrewd negotiator, secretly betrays Ragnar and wipes out the entire Danish settlement, violating the peace treaty. Ragnar never forgets this and, in the end, has his vengeance.
Still, despite the deep grievances between the two men, they still confide in one another as equals (fascinating since the two men––one pagan, the other Christian, one sophisticated, the other barbaric––could hardly be more different). Also a warrior, Ragnar remains enigmatic to Ecbert. Likewise, Ragnar is interested in this man of power who is also somewhat of an English gentlemen, what with his forks, knives, plates, and Christian God.
Despite their differences, Ragnar finds in Ecbert a kindred spirit, a man who understands him, and a man from whom he tries to learn. Even in this complex relationship, there is betrayal and forgiveness. In the end, Ecbert watches Ragnar give a final speech before his death, offering his support as a friend and witness, even though he could not save him from his fate.
Ragnar develops relationships with many other unique characters, all of whom are vastly different from him. In a world that has become so partisan, divisive, and obsessed with groupthink, it's wise to cultivate relationships with people who are different, unique, and represent a unique perspective on the world.
Nicole Russell is a senior contributor to The Federalist. She lives in northern Virginia with her four kids. Follow her on Twitter @russell_nm.
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HKUST x University of Southern California Webinar: Sustainability as the New Normal – A Vision for the Future
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Japan MEXT Top Global University Project Online Symposium: International Collaboration in Higher Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Organiser: Keio University
Time: November 17th 10am - 11:15am (HKT)
How will 2020 pandemic change the future sustainability policies in U.S., Hong Kong, China, and the world? USC Professor Marlon Boarnet and HKUST Professor Hong Lo, renowned scholars on transportation, environment, and urban planning; with Professor Christine Loh and Noah Miller, subject experts and strategists on environment and climate change, will talk about the new definition of sustainability after the pandemic and how the disruption forces us to change in every aspect. Head of Sustainability at HKUST, Davis Bookhart, will moderate the discussion.
The panel session will start at 10am HKT, followed by an interactive discussion with the audience.
Join the experts from Hong Kong and Los Angeles. Register now!
Registration closes on Nov 15 at 20:00 (PST) / Nov 16 at 12:00 (HKT).
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With the spread of COVID-19, international exchange at universities is entering a new phase. Although online lectures have become prevalent in Japan, universities around the world are now considering various means of international collaboration in education and research including online exchanges and hybrid styles that combine both virtual and physical interaction.
In this symposium, new ideas and case studies will be shared and discussed regarding the future of international exchange in education and research. By clarifying the common challenges faced by global universities and awareness of these with regard to international exchange in the post-COVID era, the symposium aims to help sketch a new blueprint for higher education along with what international exchange should look like in the future.
For more information about the symposium, please visit the website.
Japan and the World in the Era of COVID-19: Considering whether the new paradigm is a crisis or an opportunity
COVID-19 brings significant impacts on peoples, countries, and the world. We consider that it will bring earth-shattering changes in the future. By examining Japan's response to the first wave of COVID-19, the analyses implied that vulnerabilities on informational infrastructure and delay of innovations and social implementation were showed in several cases.
To gain a deep understanding of the new paradigm, Keio University has organized four webinars bi-weekly from June 17 to July 29. The series include a broad range of topics from health, technology, economy to law. Experts from Japan and around the world provide international perspectives based on their actively involvement in fighting against COVID-19.
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Organiser: Korea University Medicine
This conference will provide a forum for discussion on predicting the "Next-normal" of human society, including health care, economic growth, development and leadership after COVID-19.
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Date: July 23, 2020 (Thursday)
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Enquiries: nnc@intercom.co.kr
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HKUST x NUS Joint Webinar - "Adaption to Historical and Contemporary Disruptions"
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From social distancing to travel restrictions, the COVID-19 outbreak has had unprecedented impacts on our daily lives. The pandemic has certainly changed, and will continue to leave significant and lasting implications on, the evolving landscapes of public policy, trade relations, economic and social activities.
Join this last episode of the HKUST Global Webinar Series under the theme "Navigating a World of Disruption", in partnership with National University of Singapore (NUS), to learn about the multifaceted impacts of COVID-19 on food security, climate change, air quality, global trade, trends in international migration, remittances and scholarship. Through the academic exchanges, we wish to better understand what are the changes and challenges that we have to face in the post-pandemic era.
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Guided by the latest health research, our free, online seminar series will explore a range of topics including virology, epidemiology, infection prevention, clinical treatment, vaccine development, safety and ethics to help you better understand COVID-19 and Australia's response to pandemics now and in the future.
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Cost: $500 U.S. dollars (If you are interested in attending, but the fee is a barrier, please contact us)
Details: July 6 - July 29, 2020
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We look forward to learning together with a group of educators from around the globe. Please be in touch with Elly Vandegrift, Program Director for Global STEM Education Initiatives with any questions.
In this new global landscape, how can educators incorporate coronavirus examples to enhance student learning? In this four-week workshop, educators will practice applying principles of active learning, inclusivity, and assessment to develop student learning activities focused on coronavirus in their discipline. Disciplines might include global health, mathematical modeling, biology, epidemiology, sustainability, city planning, and others.
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Forester still retains its unapologetic boxy stance, though subtle styling cues — such as an updated hexagonal grille, a squared-off bumper, more prominent shoulder lines, and trim cuts across tail lights — give the Forester a more strikingly refined look.
With its boxy frame, high ride, and subtle styling cues, the Subaru Forester always owned the moniker of "functional crossover" and owned it well. The compact SUV gets a substantial makeover for the 2019 model year and doesn't stray from its roots — yet widens its appeal with added capabilities and features.
The 2019 Subaru Forester improves in roominess, horsepower, and fuel economy.
The 2019 Forester comes in five trim levels, with the top-of-the-heap Touring trim added for this latest iteration. We tested the Premium trim, a step up from the base trim, presumably where most fleet sales would fall. The Premium trim offers upgraded interior appointments, power driver's seat, rear air conditioning, and X-Mode with hill descent, a suite of controls to limit slipping tires.
Fleets should like the extra room for people and stuff: Forester has grown in headroom, hip, and shoulder room, as well as rear seat legroom. Cargo space increased 1.4 cu. ft., while the rear gate opening grew 5.3 inches to 51.2 inches — a bragging point against compact SUV competitors.
Subaru Forester's rear gate opening grew 5.3 inches to 51.2 inches — a bragging point against compact SUV competitors.
On the styling front, Forester still retains its unapologetic boxy stance, though subtle styling cues — such as an updated hexagonal grille, a squared-off bumper, more prominent shoulder lines, and trim cuts across tail lights — give the Forester a more strikingly refined look.
Engine choice has been narrowed to one, an update of Subaru's 2.5-liter boxer engine. The engine's four cylinders offer 182 hp, 12 more horses than the previous model.
On paper, the new Forester's power ratings fall in the middle of competitors such as Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue, Mazda CX-5, Ford Escape, and Toyota RAV-4. In our testing, the 2019 Forester had more than enough muscle off the line and entering freeway traffic.
Here's the payoff: the 2019 sits at the top of the segment in fuel economy (29 mpg combined). Fleets will also like fewer trips to the pump — the fuel tank has increased from 15.9 gallons to 16.6 gallons.
Subaru's driver safety suite, EyeSight, moves from optional to standard equipment. The driver-assist technology monitors traffic movement, optimizes cruise control, and warns you if you sway from your lane.
Subaru's standard AWD, combined with a segment-leading 8.7 inches of ground clearance, is a safety bonus for fleets in inclement weather climates.
The upgrades to the Subaru Forester are impressive in light of a minimal $500 addition to starting price. The 2019 Subaru Forester is available now.


Dave Pratt discusses Americans and our pizza habit, We eat a lot of pizza. According to a recent survey, the average American will consume 6,000 slices of pizza in a lifetime, (or about 15 slices per month) The Cardinals and Diamondbacks. And a 4 million dollar personal Submarine. Where would you go?


Ozzie B is definitely not slacking, After the banger About Time, the More Fire and Great Minds Think Alike artist put out the club anthem Maybee Ting (Video coming soon), only to then give us what could be many people's anthem for the summer with 'Strongest Drink'.
Featuring the fast-rising emcee Double S (of Marvell), this funky number is a capable to get any party going, the concept is fun, the lyrics are easy to understand and vibe to, the production possesses that feel good factor, you cannot help but to move along to it. Double S continues to elevate his position further, with his quick flow and witty lyrics, "You're smart..you don't need no diploma, but really you should dip low..ma!".
Ozzie B and his collective 'Great Minds Think Alike' (GMTA), are continuously pushing themselves in order to get the best, Ozzie has really displayed his ability in terms of diversity with the likes of 'Maybee Ting' and 'Strongest Drink', whilst About Time serves an ace for the more introspective Grime fan.


Visit Rose Valley and you've journeyed to a Delaware County borough so small, most people who pass through don't even know they've been there.
Or so say those who live or sell real estate in this creative and artistic community, where local government is housed in the Old Mill and the venerable Hedgerow Theatre is offering Charles Ludlum's spoof The Mystery of Irma Vep until April 6.
"It's otherworldly," says Gloria Carpenter, of Keller Williams Real Estate, who lived in nearby Swarthmore for many years.
Rose Valley also isn't a real estate hotbed, even though much of the day-to-day conversation is a product of the Arts and Crafts-style houses this 410-acre community is known for, some of which could do with work by new owners.
Seventeen houses sold here in 2013, with a median price of $410,000, according to Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach Realtors' HomExpert Report. There were 14 sales in 2012, and 10 each in 2011 and 2010.
"There is not a lot of selling going on there," says Carpenter, but the houses are highly sought after, and when they do sell, "they get their price."
S. Clark Kendus, an agent with Weichert Realtors in Media, said there were "only 10 active listings in Rose Valley, and six are for a newer community called Traymore." Prices of those houses range from $246,000 to $825,000, he says.
In the last three months, there have been just two sales, says Kendus: one, a single on Applebough Lane for $288,500; the other in Traymore, for $721,000. Four sales are pending, at prices ranging from $299,900 to $692,500.
The single, a gardener's cottage on 0.75 acres, awaited "your restoration or renovation," the Trend Multiple Listing Service description shows.
Houses here "are not for everyone," Carpenter says, "but some are being modernized inside and restored on the outside."
Looking at the site plan, a planning commission member asked Vaughan why there was a cul-de-sac. Vaughan replied that since the property backed up to open space, the cul-de-sac was needed so residents could turn their cars around to leave.
"Why don't they just use the last driveway?" the member asked. "This is Rose Valley, and if you don't know your neighbor well enough to be able to use his driveway, you should get to know him better."
That anecdote was recounted by Andrea Detterline, now a commission member, and "Chip's much younger sister," who handles public relations for Vaughan & Sautter of Wayne and other area builders.
Seven years after moving here, Detterline says, she knows at least 50 percent of the 944 people who live in this community, situated just a stone's throw (a mile) from Media, the county seat.
"I'm also one of the Gardeners of Rose Valley," Detterline says proudly, pointing to the greenery at the Moylan-Rose Valley SEPTA station as one of the group's achievements.
There are so many activities and so few people, it's easy to get involved, she says.
Christopher Reynolds, who moved here from Lansdowne with wife Jennifer and the first of their three sons 19 years ago, says Rose Valley has exceeded their expectations.
The Reynoldses own Reynolds Ink, a public-relations firm they run out of a third-floor office in their house on Rose Valley Road, the borough's main thoroughfare.
They chose Rose Valley because they were expanding their family and looking for an older house in a good school district (Wallingford-Swarthmore).
Christopher Reynolds believes they were lucky to find a house designed by the Swiss-born draftsman of architect William Lightfoot Price at an afternoon open house one November Sunday.
It was Price who bought 80 acres of what was a mill town in decline along Ridley Creek for the Rose Valley Association in 1901 and began creating, according to borough history, the Arts and Crafts movement's vision of "the art that is life."
The commercial side of Rose Valley was not a success, but Price's homes attracted owners with interest in the social and artistic side of the movement. For example, Rose Valley Folk was begun to deal with the problems of self-government and evolved into a social organization.
So little real estate changes hands in Rose Valley, in part, because the descendants of many original buyers remain here.
Detterline says many buyers at Traymore are longtime Rose Valley residents looking for low-maintenance living who can't bring themselves to leave.
The Reynoldses, much newer to town, share that feeling.
"We have so many friends," Christopher says. "We can't think of another place we'd want to live."


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The ultimate geek's guide to Tokyo
Joshua Mellin, CNN
Published 7:20 PM EST, Mon December 17, 2018
Tokyo: There's something for everyone in Japan's busy and bustling capital, where no geeky obsession is overlooked.
Joshua Mellin
Shinjuku: This is where you'll find Godzilla Road, the famed Robot Restaurant and more lights than you can imagine.
City of the beast: Godzilla Road's neon main street is a grand shrine to the rubber-suited golden age of Japan's greatest Kaiju.
Robot Restaurant: Mention to anyone who has ever been to Tokyo that you're planning a visit, and they'll likely recommend this unusual and hilarious attraction. Western food dominates the menu, but you're there for the performing robots.
"The Town of Otaku": Akihabara, one of Tokyo's most vibrant neighborhoods, is the center of anime and video game culture in Tokyo.
Gundam: Life size and formidable, the statue greets visitors on Odaiba, a man-made island in Tokyo. True devotees can try to build their own models in The Gundam Base Tokyo shop.
Up-and-comer Ikebekuro: Niche subcultures abound here, and Sunshine City, a mall with a 60-story skyscraper is home to organized gatherings for a diverse range of otaku.
Souvenir shopping: The Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo is where Pokemon fans can find obscure editions and cool figurines.
Let's play ball: A visit to The Tokyo Dome -- home to The Yomiuri Giants, "The New York Yankees of Japan" -- is a must for baseball lovers and geeks alike.
Fans and food: Try the takoyaki (fried dough balls stuffed with octopus) and join the fans when they begin boisterously cheering from the stands.
Harajuku: Fashionistas flock to this area in search of bold and colorful clothing. Vintage finds are a delightful reward after a day shopping elbow-to-elbow.
For the 'gram: Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku's mirrored entranceway makes for a multi-dimensional photo shoot location to show off your trendy threads.
Shibuya Scramble: You never know what you'll see in this major intersection, where vehicles are stopped in all directions to allow for pedestrian crossing.
Hello Kitty: EVA's themed airplanes feature a fleet of Sanrio character designs, and Hello Kitty is, of course, one of the most popular ones.
Explore your geeky obsessions in Tokyo
Tokyo CNN —
Otaku, which means "your house" in Japanese, was a term used to (snidely) describe people with obsessive hobbies. To wit: An otaku was seen as a shut-in.
While originally used to negatively characterize people with interests in anime and manga comics, the label, first coined by essayist Akio Nakamori in the 1980s, has grown to include a wide variety of fandoms and is no longer used with disdain.
There's a warm community for cos-players, online gamers, railfans (otaku preoccupied with trains), music lovers and countless other subcultures. A growing number of people in Japan now self-identify as otaku – and it's a judgment-free zone.
Nowhere is the thriving otaku culture more on display than the futuristic Japanese capital of Tokyo, where several whole neighborhoods tend to a diverse range of desires and obsessions.
Geeks, rejoice!
Ikebekuro is the Tokyo ward that's home to Sunshine City, a building complex with a 60-story skyscraper at its center and countless attractions.
Getting there: Fly Kawaii with Hello Kitty
Start your geek adventure directly from the boarding gate by flying with Japan's most adorable icon, Hello Kitty, on EVA's themed airplanes featuring a fleet of Sanrio character designs.
The light-hearted livery provides a calming distraction for the long-haul journey. With welcome videos starring the whole family of Sanrio characters and in-flight food shaped as various characters, the planes's novelties even include Hello Kitty animated safety instructions and barf bags.
Departing from Los Angeles and Chicago, the current connecting flight to Tokyo (Narita) sports a design featuring foodie-favorite Gudetama (the lazy, depressed egg) who is content to shoulder the stress of flying.
Hello Kitty fans will want to start their trip with an international Hello Kitty flight. Currently, this is possible through Los Angeles or Chicago.
But Hello Kitty fans won't be deprived once they reach their destination as Tokyo offers seemingly no end of opportunities to soak up the Hello Kitty culture. Keio Plaza Hotel's Princess Kitty and Kitty Town rooms don't just include bedding and wallpaper but countless Hello Kitty details from wake-up calls from Kitty White, to "Do Not Disturb" signs and Hello Kitty room service.
And Hello Kitty stores are sprinkled throughout Tokyo.
Take a look at Japan's new Hello Kitty Shinkansen
Shinjuku: City of the beast
Behind the scenes at Tokyo's Robot Restaurant
Shinjuku is one of the 23 special wards in Tokyo, essentially a borough. Bolstered by its central location, it's perhaps the most prominent of all of Tokyo's distinct neighborhoods and very, very busy.
The general geeky vibe in this area is underscored by Godzilla Road's neon main street — a grand shrine to the rubber-suited golden age of Japan's greatest Kaiju. Nearly 40 feet tall and modeled on 1992's Godzilla vs. Mothra, Hotel Gracery's life-size Godzilla head roars and spits mock fire (a convincingly lit mist) hourly from noon to 8 p.m. daily.
An accompanying light show also includes other nearby buildings appearing to crack and burn. Accessible for a close-up view via the eighth-floor lobby, the "Godzilla Hotel" even has themed rooms with windows that are at eye level with the giant, menacing lizard.
Shinjuku's Godzilla Road is an impressive neon street in the center of it all. The street is literally a shrine to the rubber-suited golden age of Japan's greatest Kaiju or strange creature.
Directly in Godzilla's sights lays Shinjuku's Robot Restaurant.
Easily one of the most bizarre attractions in Tokyo, you will leave forever wondering what you've just witnessed.
The third-floor bar proudly offers Western drinks and refreshments (order the French toast and hash browns) while a band dressed as robots plays wedding-band-like renditions of songs such as ABBA's "Mamma Mia," "Ave Maria," and assorted anime themes — and that's just the pre-show reception.
The main event, located in the basement, delivers completely as advertised with a dizzying array of sword-wielding robots, mecha-dinosaurs, dancers and explosive pyrotechnics as the ticket says: "Dancing!! Kicking up the excitement!! Wildly swinging around!!"
To reveal more would spoil the experience.
Akihabara electric town: Tokyo's geek mecca
Tokyo's Super Potato: A video game time warp
Sometimes called "The Town of Otaku," Akihabara, one of Tokyo's most vibrant neighborhoods, is the center of anime and video game culture in Tokyo. Its brightly-colored arcade buildings resemble cartridges themselves, brimming with an abundance of games boasting the newest technologies.
All within a few blocks are four multi-leveled SEGA-branded arcades, labeled simply SEGA Akihabara 1-4.
A high concentration of manga, model and trading card shops can be found surrounding the arcades. Legendary video game store Super Potato boasts nearly any game ever produced and is noted for a museum-like collection of obscure retro games.
Also popular in this district are themed restaurants, notably anime-inspired maid cafes and a range of cat, owl and hedgehog cafes.
Akihabara is Tokyo's center of anime and video game culture. It's often the first stop for vistors to Japan looking for cool, geeky stuff.
Lining Akihabara's side streets are a myriad of electronics stores offering all manner of specialized gadgets and parts ranging from one-man stalls to sleek major retailers.
Sofmap operates six stores in the micro-neighborhood alone, each specializing in a particular department. Radio Kaikan, whose bright yellow neon sign is iconic to the district, is home to 30 independent stores, notable for their toys and collectibles.
A few blocks from the flashy Electric Town is the nearly 1,300-year-old Kanda Myojin Shinto Shrine. Popular with the warrior class of the Edo Period, it has become a place where local gamers go to bless their systems against fault.
It's a lot to take in and deserves at least a half day of exploring.
Odaiba: Man-made island starring Gundam
For any fan of the anime series "Gundam," a trip to the man-made island of Odaiba grants an instant reward as a functioning life-size Unicorn Gundam Statue greets visitors at Diver City Tokyo Plaza. At over 60 feet tall, the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam is nearly the height of the shopping center it keeps watch over.
Four times a day the imposing, full scale model demonstrates a swift transformation from unicorn mode to destroy mode. Lasting just a few short minutes, shows take place several times throughout the day.
Fans of the anime series Gundam will absolutely want to take a trip to the man-made island of Odaiba, where a functioning life-size Unicorn Gundam Statue greets visitors.
Located within Diver City is The Gundam Base Tokyo, a library-like fan store showcasing examples of every Gundam kit ever produced, as well as a quiet work area for customers to build their own models with professional kit-builders to consult with.
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Ikebekuro's Sunshine City: Subculture central
More relaxed than Shinjuku and Akihabara's busy entertainment areas, the up-and-coming Ikebekuro disctrict is particularly welcoming to niche subcultures.
Anchored by Sunshine City, a building complex with a 60-story skyscraper at its center, Ikebekuro is a good stop after you've explored the multi-level stores lining Akihabara's streets.
The Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo is located in Ikebekuro, an up-and-coming Tokyo district home to myriad niche subcultures.
Sunshine City doesn't just sound like a location from Pokemon, it's also home to Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo, the ultimate store for fans of the Nintendo video game.
Here's where to find obscure Pokemon editions along with large figures of fan favorites Mewtwo, Charizard and, of course, Pikachu.
But you don't have to be a Pokemon fan to appreciate Sunshine City. Here is where passionate fandoms of all anime cartoons flock for organized fan gatherings and meet ups. It's where to go for pin-trading and trading-card bartering.
But failing interest in all of that, there's a strong cos-play scene in the district's Naka-ikebukuro Park. Watch (or join in) as people don elaborate costumes and play their favorite characters.
Tokyo Dome: Japan's national pastime
Baseball's roots in Japan stretch back to the 1870s, and the country proudly proclaims it as a national pastime. (It's fitting that Tokyo will host the return of baseball to the Olympics in 2020.)
Few sporting events are more exciting than a Japanese baseball game and few fans as passionate as the ones at The Tokyo Dome, home to The Yomiuri Giants, "The New York Yankees of Japan."
A visit to The Tokyo Dome, home to The Yomiuri Giants, "The New York Yankees of Japan" is a must for baseball lovers and geeks alike.
Along with distinct food offerings such as Takoyaki (little fried balls of dough stuffed with Octopus) and pork katsu sandos, a game at Tokyo Dome includes a boisterous cheering section in the bleachers, equipped with thundersticks (the inflatable noise makers) and gigantic team flags.
With a compact pep band leading organized cheers and songs, the banging drums and daunting chants make for a competitive atmosphere to the final out.
Fan of the game or not: You will be entertained.
Harajuku: Fashionistas dress the part
60-Second Vacation: Tokyo
This internationally-known fashion district in Tokyo is famous for the defiantly bold and colorful style named after the neighborhood, its streets acting as fashion runways for outrageous outfits.
While it's hard to resist the vortex of Takeshita Street, the shoulder-to-shoulder pedestrian shopping strip located directly off the Harajuku train station, with its enticing larger-than-your-head rainbow cotton candy and dizzying array of brand shops, intrepid shoppers will be rewarded by stepping outside its cramped and hectic quarters.
Adjacent Cat Street assumes a more relaxed avenue to stroll and shop, with resale stores focused on higher-end brands. Close by, Harajuku Chicago boasts a wide variety of vintage clothing to peruse including baseball-team Happi coats and traditional kimonos.
Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku's mirrored entranceway makes for a multi-dimensional photo shoot location to show off your trendy threads.
One of the most distinctive boutiques in the district is Sukajyan Dept. A tiny souvenir jacket store on Omotesando Avenue, it's packed with the impressive collection of designer Ken Kakinuma (Conan O'Brien and Kanye West are proud owners).
Popularized by returning World War II servicemen as souvenirs, the outerwear became popular among Japanese youth and is now decidedly a popular symbol of the country's fashion ethos.
Once you've coordinated the perfect outfit, Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku's mirrored entranceway makes for a multi-dimensional photo shoot location to show off your trendy threads.
Beyond the district: Mascot-spotting
Mascots are so common in Tokyo that at times they seem to blend into the crowd unnoticed. It's not just districts or sports teams — it seems every event, brand or obscure municipal office has its own mascot. It's not unusual to see Kumamon the bear giving a casual pep talk to the Japanese women's handball team or drumming cat Nyango Star rocking out in a Harajuku department store.
Mascots, they're just like us!
They're chronicled on twitter by @mondo_mascots, an account run by British-born, Tokyo-based Chris Carlier. Carlier figures the popularity of mascots are "an extension of Japan's love of novelty and 'kawaii' things."
The viral Twitter account celebrating Japan's mascot culture
These fun-loving, cute characters have grown out of a tradition to honor righteous symbols of Japanese culture. Shibuya, for example, the district home to the famous Shibuya Crosswalk, celebrates Hachikō, the ever-loyal Japanese Akita dog, as a symbol in the neighborhood, even designing their local buses in his likeness.
Carlier says he's most excited about Chiitan: "the accident-prone otter, who posts slapstick videos online every day."
"I'm also very fond of my local mascot, Sanchawan, a dog with a tea bowl for a head," says Carlier, underscoring the type of absurdity that's all but a requirement for an effective mascot – and maybe, even, for a lot of the geeky stuff proudly on display throughout Tokyo.
CNN Travel Contributor Joshua Mellin is a writer and photographer based in Chicago. While traveling in Japan he subsists primarily on Family Mart katsu sandos and Ichiran Ramen. He has survived countless Kaiju attacks on Godzilla road in Tokyo to deliver this dorky dispatch.


This system uses the basic foundation in the Holy Grail system. It looks like two spheres like the ones in the Holy Grail System.......and there are, but there are also four diamond formations that spin. If you begin at the top of this grid you see the cross of time and space, then rays in the center connecting to other star systems with the planetary grid sphere below the origin of rays.....which all lie within the Divine Feminine and Masculine Star of David. The very center where the cylinder reminded me of the Eye of Horus.
This one began with these hourglass formations. They were formed using the original points in the basic foundation grid. Zero by zero, 30 by 30, etc.
I found it interesting these spheres ending up being the same as the ones in the Holy Grail system and I was brought back to them. However, for whatever reason I was guided to begin this system with the hourglass shapes on the first basic foundation grid, hence in this system it is the hourglass formation that is the initiator.
Okay this is fun...........If you were to look at this in 3d the center would be depressed and the outer lip of hourglasses is raised as if they were in the shape of bowls looking straight down at them.
Yes, yes I know......four open bowls are not geometry. lol It's still fun!
I put the red crosses marking the four crossed cylinders.
Well, that's it for the world of grid systems I entered on a daily basis for three month's and as I stated, it all began the day of the 2004 tsunami........Needless to say, it drove my kids nuts! They had no clue what in the world I was doing........and you know what? Neither did I. That was the fun part! It was truly an adventure I will never forget.
As I said before, it stopped as fast as it began........just stopped. In my 33 years of spiritual development and the countless experiences therein....this was the wildest ride, yet the most exquisite I've ever entered!
If you have any grid systems you would like to share please send them and I will post!


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Tributes pour in for late veteran US lawmaker Bob Dole
12- 06- 2021 07:46 AM
Dole, who battled back from severe injuries in World War II to become a five-term US senator and the Republican Party's 1996 presidential nominee, died on December 5, 2021/AFPPix
WASHINGTON: Tributes poured in and flags were lowered to half-staff in honor of veteran US lawmaker and World War II hero Bob Dole(pix), who died in his sleep on Sunday aged 98.
President Joe Biden led a chorus of political tributes to Dole and his 35-year career in Congress paying respect to "an American statesman like few in our history."
He was "a war hero and among the greatest of the Greatest Generation," Biden said in his statement. "And to me, he was also a friend whom I could look to for trusted guidance, or a humorous line at just the right moment to settle frayed nerves. I will miss my friend."
A conservative Republican who campaigned for reining in government, Dole also had a pragmatic streak and sponsored bipartisan legislation during his tenure at the US Capitol.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ordered flags flown at half-staff at the building in his honor, while Biden mandated the same for the White House, federal grounds and military posts through Thursday.
No details were initially provided, but the longtime senator had disclosed in February that he was being treated for stage four lung cancer.
In a statement, his family offered thanks "for the outpouring of love over the last year."
It added: "America has lost one of its heroes; our family has lost its rock. We will smile as we recall his gifted sense of humor. We will take comfort from the extraordinary moments of our lifetimes together."
Republican Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell issued a statement saying he joined "the nation in mourning Bob Dole, our good friend and a bona fide American hero."
"Whatever their politics, anyone who saw Bob Dole in action had to admire his character and his profound patriotism."
And former president Donald Trump said in a statement that Dole was "an American war hero and true patriot for our Nation. He served the Great State of Kansas with honor and the Republican Party was made stronger by his service."
Dole, born in 1923 in Kansas, was elected to the US Senate in 1968 and was re-elected in 1974, 1980, 1986 and 1992, serving both as Senate majority and minority leader over the years.
In 1976, Dole was tapped by Gerald Ford to be his vice presidential candidate, but the Republican ticket lost to Democrats Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale.
Twenty years later, Dole lost the White House race to Democrat Bill Clinton.
"When I think of the greatest generation, I think of Senator Bob Dole -- a man who dedicated his life to serving our country. Rest In Peace, my friend," tweeted Senator Mitt Romney, also a former Republican presidential candidate.
Tributes also came from Democrats.
Calling Dole "a man of his word," Pelosi said the United States had lost "a towering leader who embodied courage and excellence in public service."
Former president Barack Obama praised Dole on Twitter as "a war hero, a political leader, and a statesman" whose generation placed "country over party."
Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders also sent condolences, saying, "Bob Dole served his country with courage on the battlefield, and with dignity in the Senate."
Dole has long been praised for his military service. He enlisted as an officer in the US Army and in April 1945 was grievously wounded in the back and right arm by machine gun fire during fighting against German troops in Italy.
He was hospitalized for more than three years, and the wounds left him with a shriveled right arm that ended his childhood hopes of being an athlete or a doctor.
Social media tributes recalled how he insisted on standing, held up by an aide, to salute the casket of former president George H.W. Bush -- who also served in World War II -- at his funeral in 2018.
Dole is survived by his daughter Robin, and his second wife, Elizabeth Dole, who herself had a distinguished political career, serving as US secretary of transportation, secretary of labor and senator from North Carolina.-AFP


the equivalent of the SPEAKER of the UK Parliament in the NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR WALES and the SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT. He or she chairs the sessions and organizes business.
In busy polling stations, the presiding officer might have a deputy presiding officer assisting them or a senior presiding officer overseeing their work.
She said : "I understand the UK Government wished to ensure the first female Presiding Officer was recognised in the Honours list.
Under the Assembly's standing orders, if the Presiding Officer is from a party in government, the Deputy Presiding Officer must come from the opposition, and vice-versa.
The decision of who will be the next Presiding Officer will be one for all AMs, who will vote in a secret ballot if there's more than one candidate.
Could Dafydd Elis-Thomas be PO again?
The presiding officer will advise the returning officers, including Denbighshire chief executive Mohammed Mehmet, of the Electoral Commission view on the situation.
The police, however, released the presiding officers of four polling stations over personal surety bonds after investigation.
Tory MSP Alex Fergusson was earlier voted in as Presiding Officer.
Members of the Royal Family can expect the Presiding Officer and First Minister to attend their funeral, though AMs have to make do with the Deputy Presiding Officer or Clerk.
On the issue of Padilla's authority to remove Bernson before his term expired next May, state law says that the Los Angeles city seat on the nine-member LAFCO board is ``appointed by the presiding officer of the legislative body'' - that is, the president of the City Council.
The author likens the presiding officer to a referee at a sports event who has the responsibility of enforcing the rules so that the organization can do its work in a fair, expedient, and impartial manner.
They told Parliament that the third presiding officer, Labour's Patricia Ferguson, had agreed to their ruling.
The Queen of Spin: Fancy a bonfire of these vanities as well as quangos?
Stand and address the presiding officer without interrupting a speaker.


In the 1950's, when Paulina was a child in a rural Mexican village, her parents traded her away for land rights. The villagers ostracized her and the town boss raped her, keeping her as his unwilling mistress throughout much of her adolescence. At 15, she took control of her destiny and escaped to Mexico City to begin a new life.
Now middle-aged, Paulina returns to her village to confront her family about what happened and encounters a web of intrigue and denial. PAULINA interweaves documentary and fiction styles to explore the characters' radically different perspectives and memories, and those of this vital, resilient woman.
Following the hit-and-run death of her son, Maria Elena, a young woman from Mexico's Raramuri community, embarks upon an eye-opening journey from grief to unexpected spiritual resolution.
Documentary portrait of a housemaid agency in Beirut, Lebanon.
At early age children begin to work in the Mexican countryside. This is a portrait of theirs lives and their daily struggle for survival.


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Teens Are Shopping—Just Not at the Full-Priced Mall
August 9, 2013 | Courtney Reagan, NBR, CNBC.com
Emile Wamsteker | Bloomberg | Getty Images
Retailers may be holding their collective breath, hoping the shoppers will show uop soon.
This weekend is traditionally a big one for back-to-school shopping, but summer sales haven't inspired confidence that retail's second-most important season will be strong.
American Eagle Outfitters and Aéropostale both warned investors about slower-than-expected sales and lower earnings expectations.
A combination of factors are crimping sales for apparel retailers. High unemployment, elevated gas prices and increased payroll taxes are still pressuring consumers, but there are retailer-specific issues as well.
Teenagers may simply have lost interest in what Aéropostale and American Eagle are offering, said KeyBanc analyst Ed Yruma.
"What we are seeing is that teens are spending more for some of these 'need to have' accessories," Yruma said.
"Whether it be the Michael Kors' handbag [or] the North Face backpack, what they're doing is mixing and matching that with less expensive items. … So really giving it a high-end plus a fast-fashion-type look.
That approach makes it tougher for traditional youth retailers such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Aéropostale and American Eagle as the pricier players soak up significant chunks of back-to-school dollars.
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At a recent Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference, a panel of high school students told attendees that they planned to apply some of their back-to-school budgets to a Coach handbag, a Louis Vuitton iPad case or a Kate Spade wallet. In a survey of thousands of teens, Piper Jaffray found Michael Kors followed Coach on the coveted-handbag list, while Vera Bradley came up third.
While Coach, Kate Spade and Michael Kors merchandise is sold in department store such as Macy's (in addition to dedicated boutiques), teens and their families have been flocking to outlet malls in search of designer duds.
Traditional mall traffic may be weak this summer, but outlet malls appear to be faring better. At Simon Property's Woodbury Common in Central Valley, N.Y., young adult shoppers patiently stood in lines outside Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Kate Spade and other designer stores.
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"I've been to Under Armour, North Face, Michael Kors—probably going to Coach and Nike," said Gabrielle Perry, a 16-year-old from New Jersey. "Michael Kors has bags for 50 percent, and they are nice bags, too."
Claire Muldren, 20, is also a Kors fan. She left the store with a new iPhone 5 case, and her friend is hunting for a high-end wallet "for school and going out."
High-end department stores don't want to miss out on the outlet boom. Saks and Nordstrom both have more outlet than full-line locations. Last month, the latter announced that four new Nordstrom Rack stores were in the works.
"The vacancy rates in outlet malls right now are running about 5 percent," while vacancy rates on the traditional retail side are "somewhere between 10 and 15 percent," said Ken Lombard, a partner at Capri Capital Partners. "The retailers that are a part of these outlet malls are seeing more success in terms of sales."
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'Back-to-school Saturday'
That's why some are hoping promotions and events may draw teenagers back to the mall.
Saturday marks the second annual "Back-to-School Saturday." Fifty shopping centers owned by Simon Property and 20 owned by General Growth Properties are participating in the event, created by Teen Vogue.
Organizers say 45,000 stores throughout the country will be offering promotions. Social media will also play a role, with activated ads and editorial features promoted on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Some retail industry analysts said that they expect consumers are timing their shopping trips more carefully.
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In a note to clients, Jefferies analyst Daniel Binder said that although the industry had a slowdown in sales after Father's Day, he doesn't see it as the beginning of a downward trend.
"We think the consumer has a propensity to shop closer to need," Binder said. "We have seen this in many instances since the Great Recession, and we only have to look to first quarter and early second quarter to see when it happened last. We may witness this again as consumers shop late for back-to-school."
That could mean big-box retailers like Walmart and Target may be able to sell school supplies and backpacks before new sneakers and fall jackets make their way to the checkout lane.
—Follow Courtney Reagan on Twitter @CourtReagan.
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Jurjen van Loon (Eindhoven, 14 september 1983) is een Nederlands acteur, stemacteur en presentator. Hij speelt onder andere de rol van Edward Beeksma in de tv-serie Feuten.

Filmografie

Nasynchronisatie
Stemmen die Van Loon heeft ingesproken zijn onder meer:
 Yin Yang Yo! - Yang
 Johnny Test - Johnny Test
 Big Time Rush - James Diamond
 Viva Piñata - Les Galagoogoo
 Team Umizoomi - Deurmuis
 Robbedoes en Kwabbernoot - Robbedoes
 Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Chazz Princeton
 Pokémon: Black & White - Cilan
 Monsuno - Chase Suno
 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Mikey
 Broodschappers - Buhdeuce
 Lanfeust Quest - Lanfeust
 Tokyo Mew Mew - Mark/Marco
 Yo-Kai Watch - Nate Adams
 Beyblade Burst - Valt Aoi
 SpongeBob SquarePants - SpongeBob SquarePants (enkele afleveringen)
 Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments - Jonathan Morgenstern
 Hilda and the Mountain King - Alfur Aldric
 Big Hero 6 - Televisie Presentator
 Zootropolis - Overige stemmen
 Scrooge: A Christmas Carol - Bob Cratchit
 Inazuma Eleven - Eric Eagle

Acteerwerk
 Feuten (serie) - Edward Beeksma
 Feuten: Het Feestje (film) - Edward Beeksma
 Dokters (serie) - Siebe Dijkstra
 Onder het hart (film) - Bruidegom
 De regels van Floor (serie) - huisarts

Presentatie
 Schooltv - presentator Aardrijkskunde voor de tweede fase
 De Social Club - voice-over
 NH - presentator NH Nieuws
 LINDA.tv - presentator Even aanbellen bij

Nederlands stemacteur
Nederlands acteur
Nederlands televisiepresentator

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