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Sundance 2018 Day 6: Robert Pattinson's 'Damsel,' Hal Ashby doc, 'Quiet Heroes'
George Cando
Neon and AGBO got the 2018 Sundance Film Festival buzzing Tuesday with their more than $10 million purchase of global rights for Assassination Nation after picking up domestic rights to Monsters and Men. With that big purchase, filmmakers will be gearing up for 2019 hoping to land something close to that deal.
See all of our coverage of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.
Robert Pattinson returns to Sundance with Damsel which had a great first half, but it goes slightly off the rails in the second. The film I was most looking forward to was Hal, about legendary, but often unknown filmmaker Hal Ashby. Most film geeks know his films such as Harold and Maude, The Last Detail, Being There (a favorite reference for Joe Scarborough on MSNBC's Morning Joe and Peter Sellers last movie) and Coming Home.
Hal is a wonderful reassessment of one of the most important filmmakers during the 1970's, and sadly, if he tried to make any of his films today, studios would quickly turn him away.
Damsel
A stranger arrives in a dusty town looking for a bride and meets all sort of unexpected trouble in the Old West. The classic western trope gets an often hilarious makeover in Damsel, the latest from Sundance vets David and Nathan Zellner, the brothers who made the much-appreciated Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter four years ago.
The Zellner brothers have delivered another gem filled with their unique voice and off-kilter humor. The film's unconventional tone is established early on through a cameo from Robert Forster as a crusty old-timer headed east who advises a preacher named Parson Henry (David Zellner) that things in the west aren't always as they seem. That's putting it mildly in this film. Robert Pattinson, a clever comic turn as Samuel Alabaster, a gold-toothed stranger who has just arrived and enlisted the aid of Parson to find his beloved, kidnapped girlfriend Penelope (Mia Wasikowska). When the two men, accompanied by a sweet miniature horse named Butterscotch, locate the elusive female, the plot turns in increasingly unexpected ways, which culminates in Penelope proving she's anything but a damsel who needs to be rescued by men.
At the Q&A following the premiere, David Zellner brought Daisy, the horse that made her screen debut, onstage, and admitted that he and Nathan both love westerns and have always wanted to make one. "We wanted to do something different than we'd seen before," he revealed. "Coming up with the storyline we had to play against certain tropes that would have been tiresome. We used that as a foundation to start the story with and then the characters became more multifaceted and complex from there."
The characters in Damsel are anything but the stereotypes we've seen in other westerns. Nothing in this film goes as planned and the directors make full use of every prop, costume, and piece of scenery at their disposal. Both directors appear in the film, as well, with Nathan playing a villainous character. David said it wasn't much of a challenge as everything overlaps with his brother, from the writing, directing and producing. "We have different strengths," he said. "We've acted in our stuff from the time we made home movies as a kid. We've done it enough together that we have a shorthand that works."
Nathan noted that it was just over a year ago they were shooting the film near Park City (Utah's Goblin Valley). "It's a rare treat to come back to the place where you spent three months of your lives shooting on the side of a mountain," he added. "Now we're freezing in the cold waiting to see the finished project." Audiences should be prepared to saddle up for a very unexpected ride.
Of Fathers and Sons
Four years after taking home the World Cinema Documentary Grand Jury Prize for The Return to Homs, Syrian director Talal Derki returned to the Festival with his latest film, Of Fathers and Sons. The second in a planned trilogy of films about his homeland, Of Fathers and Sons sees the director infiltrating a radical Islamist community by posing as an ideologically sympathetic photojournalist. He focuses on the young boys being indoctrinated in extremist teachings, inured to violence, and pushed toward martyrdom. Their leader and teacher is Abu Osama, whose affectionate devotion to the boys is leavened with unrelenting macho jihadism.
"The thing that I wanted to capture was the kids. I'd seen so many kids get killed before. I wanted to capture this to understand how it works, what made the parents sacrifice the kids they love," Derki said, during a post-screening Q&A at the Egyptian Theater on Monday. "You love them and yet you sacrifice them for your ideology." Derki spent over two years, and an estimated 300 shooting days, embedded in a remote village in northern Syria, capturing the day-to-day lives of boys caught between rambunctious adolescence and war conscription. "In the editing, I ended up focusing on the roots of the violence. This is a war zone. The kids don't have a choice—how is their future decided? I tried to understand psychologically how you become what you are. It's not about the history. It's about getting to know, from the inside, what they want."
The director had to live with two constant risks—the risk of being in a war zone, and the risk of being discovered as a non-jihadist. It meant that he had to partake of their lives, and of their religious rituals, in order to prove that he belonged and could be trusted. "I wasn't like them, and they didn't know that. Every time I saw a car come quickly, I thought, oh now they know about me. I will disappear," he said. "I had to pray morning, night—all day—to protect myself and also to capture the moments as they were fresh, as it's real." Part of what makes the film such a unique and essential document, is how even-handedly Derki films his subjects, allowing them to show their humanity and personalities alongside their deadly ideology. "It's their perspective. It's their point of view. I didn't want to criticize or make fun in the editing. This is how he believes."
As several audience members noted, there are no grown women in the film, as access was never granted to any of the wives or daughters of the community. While there was no way to include their stories in his film, Derki was clear in his comments about how important their stories are, and how essential it is that things change. "It's a man's society. Women are also victims, like those kids. I hope one day they can resist, that the revolution of women can start in our world," he said. "We have to end the man's authority in society. That he has the vote, that he can decide for the whole family. This should not stand anymore. I believe the United Nations should interfere more so that fathers and men don't have license to use violence whenever they want, without asking."
Quiet Heroes
When the AIDS epidemic hit Utah, there were no doctors willing to treat the stigmatized, often ostracized patients — except for Kristen Ries. She began taking a few cases and enlisted the help of physician assistant Maggie Snyder, who later became her partner and lone collaborator in working on the frontlines during the early years of the AIDS epidemic.
Though Ries and Snyder are the last people to draw attention to themselves, director Jenny Mackenzie somehow cracks them open, and she crafts an inspiring story that follows the pair from their humble beginnings to when they receive the recognition and honors that are only fitting for two women who dedicated their lives to compassionate care for one of the most vulnerable populations of their time.
At a Festival screening of the film, Snyder explained, "We are really true introverts. We think we're invisible, even up here [on stage]. And we asked Jenny in the beginning, 'Why do you want to make a film about us? There's not a story here.'"
Ries added that being in the spotlight "was a very hard process for me. But Jenny is a feisty social worker, and she was very tricky with us," she joked. "And so we trusted her." They explained that, though they are uncomfortable being the center of attention, they see it as a chance to save the history of HIV in Utah, a history that is now being preserved in the University of Utah's archive. "We really don't think this film is about us," Snyder said, thanking all the people who were a part of that history — not the least of whom were the Sisters of the Holy Cross, who staffed the only hospital that would accept HIV patients in the early days of the epidemic.
Mackenzie added, "This [film] is about all that's good in humanity. It's about compassion; it's about acceptance, inclusion, love, and providing fabulous medical care for everybody."
Editor Amanda Stoddard further explained that, though they could have gone in a lot of different interesting directions with this story, they chose to focus on what really mattered. "It's not about being gay; it's not about all of those things that make people other. This film is about what makes us all similar."
Even with a long string of undisputed classics on his resume including both beloved cult favorites (Harold and Maude) and Academy Award-winners (Coming Home), director Hal Ashby remains a relatively unsung master filmmaker from the fabled era of 1970s cinema. Amy Scott's first feature, Hal, premiered in the U.S. Documentary section, and provides a fascinating look at a very complicated man, who became one of the most influential moviemakers of his day.
Scott conducted many interviews with Ashby's peers, fellow director Norman Jewison. The Oscar-winning helmer recalls how they became best friends while working on Jewison's In The Heat of the Night, for which Ashby won the Academy Award for editing. Jewison proved instrumental when Ashby, always socially conscious, took the leap to directing with 1970s underappreciated The Landlord, a comedic look at race relations in New York. Scott doesn't skimp on Ashby's personal story: he was a pot-smoking bohemian who changed wives and girlfriends nearly as often as he made movies. Growing up in Utah, Ashby worked a variety of jobs before eventually finding his way.
Never a studio favorite, Scott details the often intense battles Ashby waged with executives who were disgusted by the May-December love affair a the heart of Harold and Maude and tried to take The Last Detailaway from him due its groundbreaking use of salty language.
Ashby had his first sizeable hit with 1975's Shampoo, a popular comedy of manners, given short shrift here due presumably to star Warren Beatty's unavailability to be interviewed. Ashby followed this blockbuster with 1978's Coming Home, and both Jane Fonda and Jon Voight speak about using the stories of real-life Vietnam War veterans to create the script for the award-winning drama. Producer Jonathan Lynch addresses the irony that so much of the film came out of improvisation and Ashby and his cowriters worked on the script just before shooting a scene, yet it won the Academy Award for best screenplay.
During the '80s, Ashby's war with studio execs continued and took its toll on his artistic output. He was removed as director from Tootsie, and the films he did make were completed with immense studio interference to lesser acclaim. His reputation was in tatters, and magazine articles wondered what had happened to the once golden boy before he died of pancreatic cancer in 1988.
Along with his filmic output that rivals that of any other '70s auteur, Scott has created a portrait that again assures Ashby's permanent place in the pantheon of great directors.
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Harvard climate scientist James G. Anderson interviewed by Dale Lehman.
In Part 1, Anderson lucidly explains why "global warming" is a bad term to use (it understates the problem's breadth and severity). He makes short work of the claim that climate change is natural, not man-made. And he has interesting things to say about the ozone layer ... the Kyoto Protocol ... and why electricity is overwhelmingly the best fuel, not only for transportation but for heating too. Plus a song by David Rovics.
In Part 2, Anderson discusses--among other matters--how vulnerable the U.S. is to climate chnge, what steps need to be taken, and how to persuade the American people to act. Plus a short talk on climate and the environment by political scientist Michael Parenti (2006) and another song by David Rovics.
Thanls to Dale Lehman (WZRD, Chicago) for the interview and for the original recording, which I have gently edited and condensed.


Baseball is the best team in the NEC, although QU has a better record right now, they haven't played as many games. They are also a better team than UConn, I don't think a win would be considered a steal. They are one of if not the best team in New England right now.
Too bad QU won the season series and remains in 1st place in the NEC, but I think we will take care of that in the NEC tourney. A really nice job over UConn and URI - 2 good non-conference wins! Clearly this team can hit and score, if the pitching staff holds teams under about 5-6 runs a game, the baseball team looks hard to beat. After a 4 game weekend series vs. Pace they face Albany, probably the best team in America East. Would love to see a nice win there. They still have to face likely NEC playoff teams FDU and Monmouth, but in the end it will come down to the NEC tournament for the NCAA bid. Also, a few more good OOC games vs. BC, UMass, Northeastern, and Brown. With a solid finish they could remain the #1 team in NE. Wow, what a program CCSU has put together in just a few years. Insider - any word on makeup games vs. Marist and Holy Cross?
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Auckland's St Kentigern College to stand down 'poached' players after other schools threaten boycott
Saint Kentigern College have been cleared to play in Auckland's 1A rugby competition this year, however they will be forced to stand down new-to-school players after being accused of poaching talent by other schools.
Late last year, 10 other Auckland schools came together threatening to boycott playing St Kentigern, due to excessive recruitment of players.
In a decision released today, an independent panel have clamped down on St Kentigern's recruitment policy, yet also declared any boycott by other Auckland schools to be in breach of College Sport Auckland's bylaws.
As a result, St Kentigern have agreed to stand down their new to school players for the opening six rounds of the Auckland 1A competition, as well as any potential semi-finals or finals.
After Saint Kentigern's recruiting tactics came under the spotlight, the Breakfast team couldn't help but wonder who it benefits. Source: Breakfast
Independent panel chair Tim Castle detailed the findings, coming down hard on St Kentigern's recruitment policy.
We find that St Kentigern is in significant respect the author of its own misfortune in not adequately taking on board the changed mood amongst the participating schools community," he told the NZ Herald.
The panel did also say that other elite Auckland schools weren't exempt from similar claims of player poaching, stating that "enough is enough, this practice must stop."
St Kentigern welcomed the decision, holding their hands up over the allegations made by the other Auckland schools.
The panel confirmed Saint Kentigern has followed the rules of this competition. We also accept that over several years we should have recognised concerns about an advantage being gained through the enrolment of students and their selection for the 1st XV."
A coalition of Auckland schools have boycotted playing St Kentigern College in 2019. Source: 1 NEWS
"The panel made an initial ruling that this issue should be resolved by having new-to-school players stood down for the first six games of the season, which we agreed to along with one other school," Chairman of the St Kentigern Trust Board Dr John Kernohan said.
"We have decided to also agree to a further call from the ten other participating schools for the two most directly affected players to be also stood down for any semi-final and final games.
"We are conscious of the impact this will have on boys who came to the College in good faith. But on balance and in the interests of bringing this to a close, the Trust Board has agreed to this extra step in the interests of allowing the competition to get underway and seeing students participate in their sport."
Dejected St Kents players. Source: Photosport
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Иван Дмитриевич Панафи́дин (1888 год, посёлок Зыряновского рудника Томской губернии — не ранее 1937 года) — советский государственный деятель.

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Родился в 1888 году в посёлке Зыряновского рудника Томской губернии, ныне город Алтай в Восточно-Казахстанской области Казахстана.

С 1920 года работает в Семипалатинском губревкоме, где недолго был председателем, а затем заведовал отделом юстиции. Помимо этого являлся членом Семипалатинского губизбиркома.

С 28 августа 1925 года по январь 1926 года — председатель Челябинского окрисполкома.

Арестован в должности директора совхоза «Красная Пойма» Московской области. Архивное дело датировано 1937 годом. Дальнейшая судьба неизвестна.

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10,000 Shipping Containers Lost At Sea Each Year…Here's a Look At One
Right now, as you read this, there are five or six million shipping containers on enormous cargo ships sailing across the world's oceans. And about every hour, on average, one is falling overboard never to be seen again. It's estimated that 10,000 of these large containers are lost at sea each year, and our understanding of what happens to them afterwards is scant at best. But that's changing. This month the Monterray Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) sent a robotic sub to investigate a shipping container that was lost in the Monterrey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in 2004. What's happened to the sunken shipment in the past seven years? It's become a warren for a variety of aquatic life on the ocean floor, providing a new habitat for species that might otherwise not be attracted to the area. As the MBARI investigation continues to discover the destiny of drowned containers we will undoubtedly learn more about this (possibly) ecologically dangerous byproduct of our modern transportation system. Could a system such as the Internet of Things help prevent the growth of the waste we're strewing across the seabed? Perhaps. Yet the importance of this situation may be less about the solutions to this one problem, and more about the unexpected consequences that follow the adoption of any technology.
Shipping containers account for about 90% of the non bulk cargo transported in the world. The sunken container MBARI is investigating came off the Med Taipei, a shipping vessel that hit a February storm on the way to LA in 2004. The Med Taipei lost 15 containers on that single voyage, with 21 more damaged. Because one of those containers was found inside the marine sanctuary, the shipping company responsible was sued and forced to pay $3.25 million in compensation. That money is being used to fund the MBARI's current research on the containers. From March 8th to March 10th, the MBARI team explored the sunken remains of the storage unit, which according to manifest lists held more than a thousand steel belted rubber tires inside of it. While MBARI doesn't have any good photos of the tires, they have some amazing footage of the outside of the container, which is now covered in ocean organisms. It looks like a miniature reef. Click the video below of an underway expedition via a local news channel as well as from the BBC.
While MBARI knows the location of one of the sunken containers from the Med Taipei, the other 14 are unaccounted for. That's actually pretty common. Few, if any, of the containers lost from shipping vessels are ever recovered and not many are reported. Unless someone gets hurt, or something lands in a marine sanctuary, there's no legal repercussions for these losses. The lack of accountability has raised concerns across the globe. The issue was raised at a recent meeting of the European Parliament, whose constituents' waters gain an estimated 2000 or so new sunken containers every year.
So there's tens of thousands of containers dropped in the ocean each year…what's the problem? It's a big ocean after all, and a few hundred thousand containers are small lumps relatively speaking. Well, about 10% of containers that go overboard are holding household chemicals that could be toxic to marine life.
Beyond that, MBARI is discovering that the containers themselves, even if never breached, change the local environment. Not by much, perhaps, but still a change. Species that might otherwise not find a suitable home can use the container as a habitat. Moreover, we are strewing these artificial habitats along major shipping lanes. Are we building an underwater series of stepping stones for species to migrate across the ocean? Who knows. So far we've only explored one of these things. There's so much more information that we need.
Ignoring ecological concerns for the moment, ten thousand missing containers represent millions in lost revenue for companies. Revenue that might easily be saved if we just upgraded our shipping habits. Containers are rarely weighed before being loaded onto ships, allowing for heavy units to be stacked very high on the ship, encouraging them to be flung overboard. Simple RFID tags that possessed information on inventory, coupled with an estimate of weight, could be attached to each container. Not only would this help the organization of the containers onboard, it would improve inventory tracking in general. Such digital IDs are a key part of the Internet of Things, and we've seen companies like IBM looking to use them for shipping in key industries like pharmaceuticals. Eventually, however, digital tracking could be used to upgrade the entire way we ship materials all over the globe.
Even if the Internet of Things cures us of our lost containers woes, there's still another lesson to be learned from this situation. 5-6 million of these things are in transport at any given time, losing one an hour is actually not that statistically significant. Clearly the shipping companies aren't too worried about it – they haven't improved their systems in decades. Financially speaking, these kinds of losses are probably okay to the businesses that use the container technology as well. Perhaps environmental concerns and legal punishments (like the $3.25 million pay out) will change that, but perhaps not. What's true here for transoceanic shipping is going to be true for many other less mundane technologies. If you're a corporation, and you're faced with a system that is 99.99% efficient, you're probably going to be pretty happy about it. Yet when scaled up to the global scale, that 0.01% could still mean millions in lost revenue and tons of unexpected consequences.
When we start to adopt technologies like genetics, nanotechnology, or artificial intelligence, are we going to be similarly satisfied with 99.99% efficiency? Are we going to extend that out a few more decimal places? No matter how far we push ourselves we're never going to create a technology that works perfectly all the time. As those awesome but not quite perfect systems get adopted on the global scale, we may face a host of strange and potentially dangerous results arise that we never saw coming. MBARI's exploration of a sunken container is a great way to learn about ocean life and how we may affect it. But we better be learning the bigger lesson as well – with great technology and great numbers comes really weird side effects. Hope we're ready.
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Bertotovce – wieś (obec) na Słowacji położona w kraju preszowskim, w powiecie Preszów. Pierwsze wzmianki o miejscowości pochodzą z roku 1320.

Według danych z dnia 31 grudnia 2010, wieś zamieszkiwało 486 osób, w tym 233 kobiet i 253 mężczyzn.

W 2001 roku względem narodowości i przynależności etnicznej Słowacy stanowili 99,16% populacji, a Czesi 0,21%.

Ze względu na wyznawaną religię struktura mieszkańców kształtowała się w 2001 roku następująco:
 Katolicy rzymscy – 95,99%
 Grekokatolicy – 0,21%
 Ewangelicy – 2,74%
 Ateiści – 0,21%
 Nie podano – 0,84%

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The Thoremerson has abducted an entire village while our brave team was arguing about what would and would not lead to the downfall of Austria. Now, a difference of opinion … ought one seek wisdom or might? Or, possibly, a drunkard under a tree? The first clash between Newton and Napoleon, and it's in Episode 87: Be it Town or Beverage!


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AFTER INSERT
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    INSERT INTO [FRTOOLS_Orders]
                (OrderNumber,
                 SubTotal)
    SELECT i.[OrderNumber],
           CASE
             WHEN SUM(oc.Amount) > 0
               THEN i.OrderTotal - SUM(oc.Amount)
             ELSE i.OrderTotal
           END AS subTotal
    FROM   inserted i
           LEFT JOIN [OrderCharge] oc
             ON i.OrderID = oc.OrderID
    WHERE  NOT EXISTS(SELECT '1'
                      FROM   [FRTOOLS_Orders]
                      WHERE  OrderNumber = i.[OrderNumber])
    GROUP  BY i.[OrderNumber],
              i.[OrderTotal]

When I run the the select statement. I get the information as expected?
SELECT o.[OrderNumber],
       CASE
         WHEN SUM(oc.Amount) > 0
           THEN o.OrderTotal - SUM(oc.Amount)
         ELSE o.OrderTotal
       END AS subTotal
FROM   [Order] o
       LEFT JOIN [OrderCharge] oc
         ON o.OrderID = oc.OrderID
GROUP  BY o.[OrderNumber],
          o.[OrderTotal]

Would this be the case if the OrderCharge table has no values yet and how does FROM INSERTED work, Should I be going at this in a different direction.
OrderCharge Table Scripted out:
CREATE TABLE [dbo].[OrderCharge](
[OrderChargeID] [bigint] IDENTITY(1021,1000) NOT NULL,
[RowVersion] [timestamp] NOT NULL,
[OrderID] [bigint] NOT NULL,
[Type] [nvarchar](50) NOT NULL,
[Description] [nvarchar](255) NOT NULL,
[Amount] [money] NOT NULL,
CONSTRAINT [PK_OrderCharge] PRIMARY KEY CLUSTERED
(
[OrderChargeID] ASC
)WITH (PAD_INDEX = OFF, STATISTICS_NORECOMPUTE = OFF, IGNORE_DUP_KEY = OFF, ALLOW_ROW_LOCKS = ON, ALLOW_PAGE_LOCKS = ON) ON [PRIMARY]
) ON [PRIMARY]

GO

ALTER TABLE [dbo].[OrderCharge]  WITH CHECK ADD  CONSTRAINT [FK_OrderCharge_Order] FOREIGN KEY([OrderID])
REFERENCES [dbo].[Order] ([OrderID])
GO

ALTER TABLE [dbo].[OrderCharge] CHECK CONSTRAINT [FK_OrderCharge_Order]
GO

EXEC sys.sp_addextendedproperty @name=N'AuditFormat', @value=N'2' , @level0type=N'SCHEMA',@level0name=N'dbo', @level1type=N'TABLE',@level1name=N'OrderCharge', @level2type=N'COLUMN',@level2name=N'Amount'
GO

I'm not sure but Order Table I very long? By the way this is not our Database this part of Shipworks software and yes they named a table a sql keyword which is why we have to manipulate the table.
USE [ShipWorks]
GO

/****** Object:  Table [dbo].[Order]    Script Date: 2/18/2017 11:23:20 AM ******/
SET ANSI_NULLS ON
GO

SET QUOTED_IDENTIFIER ON
GO

CREATE TABLE [dbo].[Order](
    [OrderID] [bigint] IDENTITY(1006,1000) NOT NULL,
    [RowVersion] [timestamp] NOT NULL,
    [StoreID] [bigint] NOT NULL,
    [CustomerID] [bigint] NOT NULL,
    [OrderNumber] [bigint] NOT NULL,
    [OrderNumberComplete] [nvarchar](50) NOT NULL,
    [OrderDate] [datetime] NOT NULL,
    [OrderTotal] [money] NOT NULL,
    [LocalStatus] [nvarchar](100) NOT NULL,
    [IsManual] [bit] NOT NULL,
    [OnlineLastModified] [datetime2](7) NOT NULL,
    [OnlineCustomerID] [sql_variant] NULL,
    [OnlineStatus] [nvarchar](100) NOT NULL,
    [OnlineStatusCode] [sql_variant] NULL,
    [RequestedShipping] [nvarchar](50) NOT NULL,
    [BillFirstName] [nvarchar](30) NOT NULL,
    [BillMiddleName] [nvarchar](30) NOT NULL,
    [BillLastName] [nvarchar](30) NOT NULL,
    [BillCompany] [nvarchar](60) NOT NULL,
    [BillStreet1] [nvarchar](60) NOT NULL,
    [BillStreet2] [nvarchar](60) NOT NULL,
    [BillStreet3] [nvarchar](60) NOT NULL,
    [BillCity] [nvarchar](50) NOT NULL,
    [BillStateProvCode] [nvarchar](50) NOT NULL,
    [BillPostalCode] [nvarchar](20) NOT NULL,
    [BillCountryCode] [nvarchar](50) NOT NULL,
    [BillPhone] [nvarchar](25) NOT NULL,
    [BillFax] [nvarchar](35) NOT NULL,
    [BillEmail] [nvarchar](100) NOT NULL,
    [BillWebsite] [nvarchar](50) NOT NULL,
    [BillAddressValidationSuggestionCount] [int] NOT NULL,
    [BillAddressValidationStatus] [int] NOT NULL,
    [BillAddressValidationError] [nvarchar](300) NOT NULL,
    [BillResidentialStatus] [int] NOT NULL,
    [BillPOBox] [int] NOT NULL,
    [BillUSTerritory] [int] NOT NULL,
    [BillMilitaryAddress] [int] NOT NULL,
    [ShipFirstName] [nvarchar](30) NOT NULL,
    [ShipMiddleName] [nvarchar](30) NOT NULL,
    [ShipLastName] [nvarchar](30) NOT NULL,
    [ShipCompany] [nvarchar](60) NOT NULL,
    [ShipStreet1] [nvarchar](60) NOT NULL,
    [ShipStreet2] [nvarchar](60) NOT NULL,
    [ShipStreet3] [nvarchar](60) NOT NULL,
    [ShipCity] [nvarchar](50) NOT NULL,
    [ShipStateProvCode] [nvarchar](50) NOT NULL,
    [ShipPostalCode] [nvarchar](20) NOT NULL,
    [ShipCountryCode] [nvarchar](50) NOT NULL,
    [ShipPhone] [nvarchar](25) NOT NULL,
    [ShipFax] [nvarchar](35) NOT NULL,
    [ShipEmail] [nvarchar](100) NOT NULL,
    [ShipWebsite] [nvarchar](50) NOT NULL,
    [ShipAddressValidationSuggestionCount] [int] NOT NULL,
    [ShipAddressValidationStatus] [int] NOT NULL,
    [ShipAddressValidationError] [nvarchar](300) NOT NULL,
    [ShipResidentialStatus] [int] NOT NULL,
    [ShipPOBox] [int] NOT NULL,
    [ShipUSTerritory] [int] NOT NULL,
    [ShipMilitaryAddress] [int] NOT NULL,
    [RollupItemCount] [int] NOT NULL,
    [RollupItemName] [nvarchar](300) NULL,
    [RollupItemCode] [nvarchar](300) NULL,
    [RollupItemSKU] [nvarchar](100) NULL,
    [RollupItemLocation] [nvarchar](255) NULL,
    [RollupItemQuantity] [float] NULL,
    [RollupItemTotalWeight] [float] NOT NULL,
    [RollupNoteCount] [int] NOT NULL,
    [BillNameParseStatus] [int] NOT NULL,
    [BillUnparsedName] [nvarchar](100) NOT NULL,
    [ShipNameParseStatus] [int] NOT NULL,
    [ShipUnparsedName] [nvarchar](100) NOT NULL,
    [ShipSenseHashKey] [nvarchar](64) NOT NULL,
    [ShipSenseRecognitionStatus] [int] NOT NULL,
    [ShipAddressType] [int] NOT NULL,
 CONSTRAINT [PK_Order] PRIMARY KEY CLUSTERED
(
    [OrderID] ASC
)WITH (PAD_INDEX = OFF, STATISTICS_NORECOMPUTE = OFF, IGNORE_DUP_KEY = OFF, ALLOW_ROW_LOCKS = ON, ALLOW_PAGE_LOCKS = ON) ON [PRIMARY]
) ON [PRIMARY]

GO

ALTER TABLE [dbo].[Order]  WITH CHECK ADD  CONSTRAINT [FK_Order_Customer] FOREIGN KEY([CustomerID])
REFERENCES [dbo].[Customer] ([CustomerID])
GO

ALTER TABLE [dbo].[Order] CHECK CONSTRAINT [FK_Order_Customer]
GO

ALTER TABLE [dbo].[Order]  WITH CHECK ADD  CONSTRAINT [FK_Order_Store] FOREIGN KEY([StoreID])
REFERENCES [dbo].[Store] ([StoreID])
GO

ALTER TABLE [dbo].[Order] CHECK CONSTRAINT [FK_Order_Store]
GO

EXEC sys.sp_addextendedproperty @name=N'AuditFormat', @value=N'4' , @level0type=N'SCHEMA',@level0name=N'dbo', @level1type=N'TABLE',@level1name=N'Order', @level2type=N'COLUMN',@level2name=N'StoreID'
GO

EXEC sys.sp_addextendedproperty @name=N'AuditName', @value=N'Store' , @level0type=N'SCHEMA',@level0name=N'dbo', @level1type=N'TABLE',@level1name=N'Order', @level2type=N'COLUMN',@level2name=N'StoreID'
GO

EXEC sys.sp_addextendedproperty @name=N'AuditFormat', @value=N'4' , @level0type=N'SCHEMA',@level0name=N'dbo', @level1type=N'TABLE',@level1name=N'Order', @level2type=N'COLUMN',@level2name=N'CustomerID'
GO

EXEC sys.sp_addextendedproperty @name=N'AuditName', @value=N'Customer' , @level0type=N'SCHEMA',@level0name=N'dbo', @level1type=N'TABLE',@level1name=N'Order', @level2type=N'COLUMN',@level2name=N'CustomerID'
GO

EXEC sys.sp_addextendedproperty @name=N'AuditFormat', @value=N'1' , @level0type=N'SCHEMA',@level0name=N'dbo', @level1type=N'TABLE',@level1name=N'Order', @level2type=N'COLUMN',@level2name=N'OrderNumber'
GO

EXEC sys.sp_addextendedproperty @name=N'AuditName', @value=N'Order Number' , @level0type=N'SCHEMA',@level0name=N'dbo', @level1type=N'TABLE',@level1name=N'Order', @level2type=N'COLUMN',@level2name=N'OrderNumberComplete'
GO

EXEC sys.sp_addextendedproperty @name=N'AuditFormat', @value=N'2' , @level0type=N'SCHEMA',@level0name=N'dbo', @level1type=N'TABLE',@level1name=N'Order', @level2type=N'COLUMN',@level2name=N'OrderTotal'
GO

EXEC sys.sp_addextendedproperty @name=N'AuditFormat', @value=N'1' , @level0type=N'SCHEMA',@level0name=N'dbo', @level1type=N'TABLE',@level1name=N'Order', @level2type=N'COLUMN',@level2name=N'OnlineCustomerID'
GO

EXEC sys.sp_addextendedproperty @name=N'AuditFormat', @value=N'1' , @level0type=N'SCHEMA',@level0name=N'dbo', @level1type=N'TABLE',@level1name=N'Order', @level2type=N'COLUMN',@level2name=N'OnlineStatusCode'
GO

EXEC sys.sp_addextendedproperty @name=N'AuditFormat', @value=N'5' , @level0type=N'SCHEMA',@level0name=N'dbo', @level1type=N'TABLE',@level1name=N'Order', @level2type=N'COLUMN',@level2name=N'BillStateProvCode'
GO

EXEC sys.sp_addextendedproperty @name=N'AuditName', @value=N'BillState' , @level0type=N'SCHEMA',@level0name=N'dbo', @level1type=N'TABLE',@level1name=N'Order', @level2type=N'COLUMN',@level2name=N'BillStateProvCode'
GO

EXEC sys.sp_addextendedproperty @name=N'AuditFormat', @value=N'6' , @level0type=N'SCHEMA',@level0name=N'dbo', @level1type=N'TABLE',@level1name=N'Order', @level2type=N'COLUMN',@level2name=N'BillCountryCode'
GO

EXEC sys.sp_addextendedproperty @name=N'AuditName', @value=N'BillCountry' , @level0type=N'SCHEMA',@level0name=N'dbo', @level1type=N'TABLE',@level1name=N'Order', @level2type=N'COLUMN',@level2name=N'BillCountryCode'
GO

EXEC sys.sp_addextendedproperty @name=N'AuditFormat', @value=N'5' , @level0type=N'SCHEMA',@level0name=N'dbo', @level1type=N'TABLE',@level1name=N'Order', @level2type=N'COLUMN',@level2name=N'ShipStateProvCode'
GO

EXEC sys.sp_addextendedproperty @name=N'AuditName', @value=N'ShipState' , @level0type=N'SCHEMA',@level0name=N'dbo', @level1type=N'TABLE',@level1name=N'Order', @level2type=N'COLUMN',@level2name=N'ShipStateProvCode'
GO

EXEC sys.sp_addextendedproperty @name=N'AuditFormat', @value=N'6' , @level0type=N'SCHEMA',@level0name=N'dbo', @level1type=N'TABLE',@level1name=N'Order', @level2type=N'COLUMN',@level2name=N'ShipCountryCode'
GO

EXEC sys.sp_addextendedproperty @name=N'AuditName', @value=N'ShipCountry' , @level0type=N'SCHEMA',@level0name=N'dbo', @level1type=N'TABLE',@level1name=N'Order', @level2type=N'COLUMN',@level2name=N'ShipCountryCode'
GO

EXEC sys.sp_addextendedproperty @name=N'AuditFormat', @value=N'1' , @level0type=N'SCHEMA',@level0name=N'dbo', @level1type=N'TABLE',@level1name=N'Order', @level2type=N'COLUMN',@level2name=N'BillNameParseStatus'
GO

EXEC sys.sp_addextendedproperty @name=N'AuditFormat', @value=N'1' , @level0type=N'SCHEMA',@level0name=N'dbo', @level1type=N'TABLE',@level1name=N'Order', @level2type=N'COLUMN',@level2name=N'ShipNameParseStatus'
GO

A: It appears that the system does an INSERT into the Order table and then an INSERT into the OrderCharge table.
If you want to capture information about the charges, you will need to do it after the INSERT in the OrderCharge table.

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The item "Hot Toys hottoys Spider-Man (Black Suit Version) 1/6 Action Figure Comic MMS165" is in sale since Monday, March 31, 2014. This item is in the category "Toys & Hobbies\Action Figures\TV, Movie & Video Games". The seller is "lokkistore" and is located in Hong Kong.


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THE WORLD IS CRYING
KENBEM
Spiritwalker Album
Papa Damballah
Rasenbleman
NWAYE
There's A Man
Kouzen
There's A Man (ILLA DA PRODUCER REMIX)
Malou Beauvoir
POWERFUL COALITION OF TALENTED SINGERS COME TOGETHER ON "CELEBRE"RAISING AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR IHI
Every cent of revenue from sales of the single goes directly towards supporting IHI - Innovating Health International - and its team on the ground.
As we have recently and forcefully been reminded, there is nothing more important than good health. Some nations take comprehensive care for granted, but in poorer nations, access to basic healthcare isn't always easy to come by. Cancer treatment, in particular, can be extremely difficult to find, and the people who need care the most are often the last to get it. Luckily, IHI - Innovating Health International - is here to help – and a coalition of talented vocalists teamed up to help get the word out.
Innovating Health International has brought real treatment options to some of the most underserved regions of the world. Finding cost effective ways to diagnose cancer (chronic illnesses) at the early stages has enabled them to save thousands of lives. Their latest campaign tackles cancer and other chronic conditions in Haiti, Somaliland, and Malawi, and does so with particular focus on women's health in rural communities, where women can't afford to get treatment. So it was only appropriate when a sextet of powerful female singers from Haiti and around the globe volunteered to join forces to record "Celebre," a benefit single for IHI designed to raise consciousness and funds. They've come together and made a song that's simultaneously celebratory and elegiac, serious, smart, and wholly danceable.
"Celebre" is the result of a voluntary team effort led by Dr. Gail Granowitz, singer-songwriter Beth Blatt and renowned Haitian-American singer-songwriter and actress Malou Beauvoir, who were all ignited by IHI's incredible cause. Beauvoir called upon her longtime creative team of co-producers and co-writers, Chico Boyer and Cheff Loncher, who volunteered their time and talents to the benefit project at a greatly reduced rate. After many twists and turns, including a surprise visit from Haitian mega-star Alan Cavé, the final single and music video features a sextet of Haitian-American female singers, whose combined voices create a melodic vibration that is simultaneously celebratory and elegiac, smart, serious and wholly danceable.
Steven DeGennaro's moving video for "Celebre" takes us to a clinic in the developing world. But there's nothing somber about the scene he shows us: though this is a cancer ward, it's full of the spirit of life and healing. The women we're shown are getting treatment courtesy of IHI, and with it, a fighting chance. By the end of the clip, the singers, dancers, and patients are dancing together in scrubs, under the tropical sun, arms raised in defiance. It's a bold statement of unity and a testament to the difference that IHI makes in the lives of women worldwide.
Every cent of revenue from sales of the single goes directly towards supporting IHI and its team on the ground. A cervical cancer screening and breast examination can save someone's life and costs as little as $3 per patient (or two downloads of the track!). To listen to "Celebre," featuring Malou Beauvoir, Beth Blatt, Bantu Dayhannah, Gloria Dlo, Sabine Louis-Juene, Weslynne Zizzamia and guitarist Hiroyuki Yamadoto watch the music video! To make a donation to IHI or learn more, visit www.InnovatingHealthInternational.org
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Thanks to Piet Gooijaers for providing most of the names for this checklist.


Friends and family join hands to share Kwanzaa blessings before eating special dishes prepared by Maisie McNaught at her home in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Kwanzaa is a Pan-African holiday, meaning that it is meant to unite people of African descent, wherever in the world they live. It runs from December 26 through January 1. Unlike Christmas and Hanukkah, which are religious holidays, Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday (in fact, many people celebrate both Kwanzaa and Christmas). Over its seven days, people of African descent come together to celebrate family, community, culture and the bonds that tie them together as a people. They also remember their heritage, give thanks for the good things they have and rejoice in the goodness of life.
Seven is an important theme of Kwanzaa. The holiday lasts for seven days -- one day for each of its seven guiding principals. There are seven basic symbols used in the Kwanzaa ceremony -- one of which consists of seven candles -- and each symbol ties into one or more of the seven guiding principles.


At the height of the Cold War an intelligence chief was given a mission to have the Mafia assassinate Fidel Castro, a new book reveals.
Handsome Johnny Roselli was the mobster in charge of running the Mafia's casinos in Las Vegas and Havana.
But in 1959, after his ascendancy in the revolution, Fidel Castro called an end to gambling on the island.
Roselli was a high-ranking officer from Al Capone's Chicago Outfit who also worked in Hollywood, according to The New York Post.
An FBI and CIA man called Robert Maheu was enlisted to approach the Chicago Outfit who leapt at the opportunity, the new book reveals.
Not only were they keen to take out Castro, but they believed they were doing the government a favor for which they would forever be indebted to the Mafia.
Server writes that Roselli turned down $150,000 in blood money, saying he would have Castro killed out of patriotism - he was a WWII veteran.
He outlines how the CIA and Mafia heads met in Miami to finalize the details.


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Chris Pyle named Wilco's "Schmilco" one of his favorite albums of the year. (Facebook.com/wilcohq)
Top Tunes '16: Chris Pyle
Posted on: Wednesday, December 14, 2016
This is the fourth installment of a December-long series that examines what Athens-centric tune heads have been jamming to all year long. Keep tabs on the series throughout the month here.
1. Love & Hate by Micheal Kiwanuka
Home Again (his first album) came out a few years back and it was one of my favorite records of 2012. This one is an absolute classic. Danger Mouse produces and pushes Kiwanuka to make a much more interesting and fleshed out record than his debut. All the songs are really strong – most with an R&B feel. "Black Man In A White World" has already become someone of an anthem for the BLM movement. As usual, the production from Danger Mouse is perfect.
2. A Sailors Guide by Sturgill Simpson
By far the best country record of the year. Simpsons influences are undeniable: classic '70s country — but with this record he really comes into his own. A concept record about fatherhood and his son is augmented by the Daptone horn section throughout. Modern radio country music is one big wasteland, so Simpson found his own path outside of radio and became a star this year with his first truly amazing album.
3. Black Star by David Bowie
I really didn't think Bowie had another truly great album left in him. He hasn't really made an album worth listening to straight through since Let's Dance (Yes, I love that album). That was 1983. This doesn't sound like anything he has ever done except that it relies on a lot of experimentation like much of his '70s work. It was so sad to lose such a great artist especially after he got back on track after all these years.
4. A Man Alive by Thao & The Get Down Stay Down
I had never even heard of this band until this year. This is forward thinking guitar pop/art music which really gets under your skin after a few listens. It's a bit of a departure from previous records with Merrill Garbus from the Tune-Yards producing and focusing much more on the beats – she is a perfect choice for production. The guitar and beats really complement each other and the song writing chops of Thao make this an incredibly catchy record.
5. Pearls To Swine by Adam Torres
It's been eight years since Torres released his first album, Nostra Nova. I wasn't sure exactly what to expect with this one since it's been such a long time. Pearls To Swine sounds almost nothing like that first record. This is much more stripped down and ambient. The songs are absolutely gorgeous. This is one of those quiet records that sounds absolutely breathtaking played loud. Hopefully, more people will finally catch on to this brilliant artist.
6. We Got It From Here. . . Thank You For Your Service by A Tribe Called Quest
Rock 'n' roll and hip-hop are usually a young person's game. There are few truly great rock or rap albums made by middle aged artists. This is a big exception. It sounds like A Tribe Called Quest picked up where they left off musically in the '90s with somewhat of a modern feel – although all of their output from the '90s still sounds incredibly fresh. The lyrics are a bit dark and seem to focus mostly on politics and the mood of the nation in 2016.
7. Heads Up by Warpaint
This sophomore album by Warpaint is more subtle than their first record with much more focus on the rhythm. It still manages to keep the melancholy feel of their first album but also manages to make your hips swing a bit.
8. Malibu by Anderson Paak
This guy is all over the place musically. He seems to be channeling the spirit of Prince and Stevie Wonder with much of it. Funk vamps, hip hop, rock, gospel and soul all sound great side by side each other with lyrics that will make you think a bit.
9. Adore Life by Savages
Feminist "punk" rock with a really fresh feel thanks mostly to the amazing guitar work of Gemma Thomson. She is the star of this record and pushes herself to find the perfect part for each song. I use the term "punk" loosely because even though they are greatly influenced by punk, they all have a proficiency of their instruments that most punk does not have. So even though the anger and feel of punks past is present here, they take it a lot further with their great chops.
10. Cardinal by Pine Grove
Former indie punks make an amazing Indie/Americana record. Evan Stevens Hall writes observational lyrics that sound perfect with his bands melancholy guitar approach. Amazing first album.
11. Schmilco by Wilco
These days people seem to overlook Wilco. They've been around over 20 years but they have never made a bad record. They are so consistently good that I think people just expect another great record every time around. They never disappoint. They are either good or great. This one leans more towards the great. This is an "acoustic" companion piece to last years Star Wars album, which let the guitarist Nels Cline go into territory on a Wilco album that he had never been before. It's twisted and weird and dark and not what one would normally consider "acoustic." But it's wonderful.
12. Day Breaks by Norah Jones
Jones has turned into an artist that always is pushing herself to do something new. She lost many of her fans over the years who just wanted to hear her do that first album with every new release. This really endeared me to her. This was actually supposed to be her "back to basics" album which was supposed to sound like her first record. It is probably the closest thing she has done to her first record but it's certainly not her first record. This is much more mature, a bit weirder, and much more interesting.
13. Nothing More to Say by The Frightnrs
New retro reggae music from the Daptone label. Although I'm not a huge reggae fan, this is such a great album that I couldn't pass it up. The melodies are so strong and the playing so good that even on the first listen the songs are undeniable and hard to shake off.
14. Coloring Book by Chance The Rapper
This is a modern day Gospel record by way of hip-hop. Chance tries to figure out his world through seeking and praising God. It is very forward thinking and vulnerable – especially for rap lyrics. The sounds and beats he uses sound like nothing else out there – he is an incredibly unique artist.
15. Ambulance by The Amazing I love brooding, melancholy guitar records with mopey singers. This is the perfect album for you if that's your thing as well. Nick Drake and The Velvet Underground come to mind as does The Smiths. Every song is a winner.
Honorable mentions to all of the following artists: Bob Dylan, Ala.ni, James Blake, William Tyler, Bon Iver, De La Soul, Frank Ocean, Nels Cline, Margaret Glaspy, Charles Bradley, The Senior Service, Daniel Lanois, Radiohead, Thee Oh Sees, Julia Jacklin, The Still, Angel Olsen, and Max Jury.
Chris Pyle is one of the owners and operators of Donkey Coffee and 3 Elliott Studio.
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Around the world, International Women's Day continues to grow every year recognising the achievements of women from all backgrounds and occupations. Whether they be social, economic, cultural or political, the global celebration marks as a call to action for accelerating gender parity. The theme for 2018's International Women's Day is #PressForProgress which highlights the movement's urgency to push for change and achieve equality.
We have taken a look at brands from across the globe aligning their campaign with #PressForProgress, inspiring women to take bold, pragmatic action and unleash the limitless potential that they have to drive the greatest change.
Barbie creates 17 realistic-looking dolls inspired by impactful female figures from different backgrounds and fields. The diverse range of dolls from various backgrounds and ethnicities include painter Frida Kahlo, actress and philanthropist Xiaotong Guan, aviator Amelia Earhart, USA Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim and wildlife conservationist Bindi Irwin along with a lineup of inspirational women.
"As a brand that inspires the limitless potential in girls, Barbie will be honouring its largest lineup of role models timed to International Women's Day because we know that you can't be what you can't see," Lisa McKnight, Barbie's senior vice president and general manager.
Barbie is encouraging fans to share women who inspire them on social media using the hashtag #MoreRoleModels.
Serena Williams debuts new Nike campaign has proven time and time again, there's no wrong way to be a woman. Serena William states in powerful voiceover, "I've never been the right kind of woman. Oversized and overconfident. Too mean if I don't smile. Too black for my tennis whites. Too motivated for motherhood. But I am proving, time and time again, there's no wrong way to be a woman."
Nike has empowered the movement of woman equality through sport and messaging through the launch of their campaigns. Last year Nike challenges gender stereotypes with powerful online videos to mark the celebration of 2017's theme. View 2017 Nike's International Women's Day campaigns here.
Uber has released a campaign film to praise its female drivers. #DrivenWomen brings together women who have joined Uber to earn an income and balancing their additional responsibilities which include family, work and education. Uber wants to challenge the outdated notion and celebrate the stories of women who are changing the conversation daily.
"The film is aligned with this year's International Women's Day global theme, #PressForProgress", Director of brand and strategy Asia Pacific at Uber, Eshan Ponnadurai.
"We are delighted to showcase this film, which features our female driver-partners who challenge the status quo by driving with Uber. It's about starting a conversation around how women are empowering themselves."
The campaign film will go live across key Uber markets in Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Google Doodle celebrates International Women's Day with 12 different female artists from 12 different countries, creating animated tales of women from around the globe. When you jump into your Google search you will see a "play" button, showcasing these stories. Tech companies are working towards diversifying their work forces to include more women and minorities.
Aiming to celebrate women's voices and uncover inspiring stories of trials, hope and success in everyday life, Google launches the #HerStoryOurStory campaign. The search giant said: "Each story represents a moment, person, or event that has impacted their lives as women.
"While each artist tells a unique story, the themes are universal, reminding us of how much we often have in common.
"We hope that the combined power of words and images help bring these stories to life in a way that invokes feelings of understanding, empathy, and spirit of the day."
McDonalds in California has flipped its golden-arches upside down to celebrate women everywhere to honour International Women's Day. The fast-food franchise says it will turn its logo upside down on all its digital channels, such as Twitter and Instagram for the day and 100 restaurants will have special "packaging, crew t-shirts and hats and bag stuffers" to celebrate.
Sports brand PUMA have rolled out #DoYouStories campaign for International Women's Day. The campaign focuses on uncompromising and unapologetic women taking center stage in a series of stories to share their journeys and visions of the future, with the hopes of inspiring others around the world to take action and share their own stories. The campaign features basketball player Skylar Diggins-Smith who talks about her struggles and what she is doing to change the world around her by working with Boys and Girls Clubs of America to prevent bullying.
Lauren Lovette, NYCB principal dancer and choreographer, narrates her personal battles and how she gives back to young girls through free dance lessons with Groove with Me. See more stories #DoYouStories.
Last years theme for International Women's Day was #BeBoldForChange. Take a look at campaigns from 2017.


The dark matter component has vastly more mass than the "visible" component of the universe. Only about 4% of the total energy density in the universe can be seen directly. About 22% is thought to be composed of dark matter. The remaining 74% is thought to consist of dark energy, an even stranger component, distributed diffusely in space. Determining the nature of this missing mass is one of the most important problems in modern cosmology and particle physics. It has been noted that the names "dark matter" and "dark energy" serve mainly as expressions of our ignorance, much as the marking of early maps with "terra incognita".


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Храм святителя Николая Чудотворца (Николаевская церковь, ) — храм Китайской Автономной Православной Церкви, расположенный в Шанхае. Построен в 1935 году как военно-приходская церковь, получил статус храма-памятника императору Николаю II. Сооружение охраняется Шанхайским муниципалитетом как памятник архитектуры.

История
После революции в Китай устремился поток русских беженцев из России. Немало оказалось их и в Шанхае.

Инициатором строительства первого православного храма в Шанхае был генерал-лейтенант Фаддей Глебов, который и организовал сбор средств. Текст выпущенного в 1932 году обращения с призывом вносить свою лепту в «возвышенное дело» содержит и смысл особого посвящения храма-памятника: «созданный нами здесь, на чужбине, храм-памятник достигнет всей полноты своего значения, будет и памятником великого русского несчастья, памятником наших страданий, нашей тоски по Родине, нашего сердечного раскаяния в содеянных грехах, веры в Бога и в воскресение святой Руси». Вместе с обращением распространялся отпечаток графического листа с перспективным изображением храма, подписанного автором и датированного 25 ноября 1932 года. Проект храма был безвозмездно составлен архитектором Александром Яроном, который не только руководил работами, но и оплачивал из собственных средств работу всего технического персонала.

Закладка Николаевского храма в Шанхае состоялась 18 декабря 1932 года на территории французской концессии. журнал «Рубеж» прокомментировал это событие как «исключительное в истории Шанхая русское православное торжество». Строительство было осуществлено в весьма короткие для стеснённых в средствах Русских эмигрантов — 15 месяцев. Освящение храма состоялось в начале 1934 года. Эта церковь стала первым храмом-памятником Николаю II в истории русского зарубежья. Автор заметки по истории возведения храма писал в 1936 г.: «… как много говорит русскому сердцу это святое сооружение-памятник страданий, перенесенных Русским народом за время революции, символом которых нам являются мучения и смерть Царя Мученика и Его Августейшей Семьи».

В 1949 года большая часть русских эмигрантов покинули Шанхай. В августе 1955 года церковь была закрыта.

В 1952 году епископ Шанхайский Симеон (Ду) в письме Патриарху Алексию указывал:

прекрасный по архитектуре и внутренней отделке храм, могущий служить гордостью и украшением не только русской колонии, но и нашего многомиллионного города, посвященный Великому Покровителю земли Русской Святителю Николаю «умудрились» воздвигнуть на гроши от крови и пота изгнанников на чужой земле, которую до сих пор не выкупили. Заключив долгосрочный контракт на землю с пролонгацией, не сумели добиться продления таковой, а в результате согласно глупейшего договора пришлось по постановлению высшей инстанции суда передать в полную собственность владетельнице её землю да ещё в придачу великолепный храм. А теперь мне приходится платить аренду и за землю, и [за] наш храм, да плюс колоссальные налоги сравнительно с мизерной доходностью.

В 1965 году, после смерти последнего православного архиерея Китайской Православной Церкви епископа Шанхайского Симеона (Ду), все православные храмы в Шанхае были закрыты китайскими властями, храмовые здания были национализированы, объявлены архитектурными памятниками и взяты под охрану. Во времена «культурной революции» в Китае в закрытом храме размещалась прачечная. Уцелеть во время бесчинств хунвэйбинов храму помог размещённый неизвестным в киоте на фронтоне колокольни портрет Мао Цзэдуна. По словам православного китайца Иоанна Чена «некто сказал мне, что во времена культурной революции фрески были не сбиты, а покрыты побелкой. Позже стены оштукатурили. Возможно, фрески подлежат восстановлению, но я не уверен».

На протяжении более 20 лет Николаевский храм использовался как склад. Позднее в самом соборе разместилась биржа, а в конце 1990-х годов в притворе собора был устроен ресторан итальянской кухни и ночной клуб. В 2002 году Иоанн Чен так описывал это: «Француз — владелец ресторана <…> заштукатурил все фрески, и кто-то нарисовал поверх раздетых языческих богинь. Один христианин рассказывал мне, что когда он и несколько его товарищей вошли туда, они перекрестились со словами: "Господи, помилуй, что же это случилось? Здесь была икона святителя Николая, здесь была Матерь Божия, но что здесь теперь — женщины без одежды!". Хозяин также поставил стол в алтаре. Странно, но этот стол более дорогой, чем другие. Когда я беседовал с ним обо всем этом, он сказал: "Я заплатил правительству за это здание. Если вы хотите получить его, то должны заплатить вдвое больше"»; «Здание разделено на два этажа, но не составит особого труда убрать этот фальшивый потолок. В алтаре все осталось нетронутым, кроме, разумеется, иконостаса и престола — они отсутствуют».

В 2002 году Русский клуб в Шанхае при поддержке генерального консульства России организовал сбор подписей с просьбой о выселении увеселительных заведений из помещений Никольского храма и собора иконы Божией Матери «Споручница грешных». Просьба соотечественников, поддержанная руководством Русской Православной Церкви и российского государства, была частично удовлетворена: из кафедрального собора был выведен ночной клуб, сам собор после реставрации превращён в выставочный зал.

В 2005 году в Шанхае сформировалась православная община, в Генеральном консульстве России начали проводиться регулярные богослужения, которые возглавил приехавший из Москвы протоиерей Алексий Киселевич. Переговоры о возобновлении церковной деятельности в двух оставшихся в Шанхае православных храмах серьёзно продвинулись после принятия в 2007 году закона, разрешающего коллективные богослужения иностранцев на территории КНР.

Вопрос о возобновлении богослужений в одном из исторических храмов Шанхая в период Всемирной выставки ЭКСПО-2010 поднимался и в ходе посещения города делегацией Отдела внешних церковных связей Московского Патриархата и Совета по взаимодействию с религиозными объединениями при Президенте Российской Федерации во главе с архиепископом Волоколамским Иларионом (Алфеевым) 20 декабря 2009 года. Тогда члены делегации совершили в Никольском храме краткую молитву и пропели песнопения в честь Божией Матери и святителя Николая Чудотворца. После этого визита православными жителями Шанхая были собраны сотни подписей под просьбой о предоставлении храма для совершения служб. В сборе подписей приняли участие не только россияне, но и граждане Украины, Белоруссии, Сербии, Румынии, Болгарии и других стран.

С мая по ноябрь 2010 года, на период проведения в Шанхае Всемирной выставки ЭКСПО, церковь была передана шанхайской общине Русской Православной Церкви в аренду на выходные и праздничные дни, по будням в храме по-прежнему работал ресторан. 9 мая 2010 года протоиерей Алексий Киселевич впервые после полувекового перерыва совершил в Никольском храме-памятнике богослужение.

15 апреля 2012 года после годового перерыва, связанного с отсутствием разрешения со стороны властей, храме состоялось праздничное Пасхальное богослужение. В храм пришло более 300 «русских шанхайцев», из них причастников более 160 человек. Впервые за все с момента возобновления служб, храм не смог вместить всех желающих. К 11 часам дня часть из них из-за недостатка места переместилась даже на проезжую часть. Несмотря на это, судьба храма остаётся под вопросом. В том же году в его помещениях возобновило свою работу кафе.

23 июня 2012 года в храме совершил богослужение председатель РВЦС Московского Патриархата митрополит Волоколамский Иларион (Алфеев), которому сослужили настоятель православной общины Шанхая протоиерей Алексий Киселевич и клирики Китайской Автономной Православной Церкви иерей Михаил Ван и протодиакон Евангел Лу. После Литургии митрополит Иларион обратился со словами благодарности к иерею Михаилу и другим православным китайским верующим, «которые, несмотря на все трудности и препятствия, твердо пронесли по жизни православную веру».

С 2015 года до апреля 2018 года (Пасхи) богослужения в храме не проводились. В конце 2018 и начале 2019 года местные власти разрешили провести две службы.

В 2019 году в здании храма открылся магазин поэтической литературы Sinan Books, архитектурное решение которого представляет собой "храм внутри храма"; внутри церкви выстроено куполообразное сооружение из книжных стеллажей, сделанных из стальных пластин. Проект выполнен архитектурным бюро Wutopia Lab. Власти дали разрешение на очистку храма от внутренних перегородок, возведенных в 1990-е годы, и новое строительство с условием, что пространство главного нефа останется свободным. Общая площадь магазина составляет 388 квадратных метров; высота достигает 9,9 метра, расстояние от стен храма — 50 см .

Примечания

Ссылки
 Бывший Свято-Николаевский храм-памятник, г. Шанхай

Шанхайская епархия
Православные храмы Шанхая
Шанхай


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// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
// Licensed under the MIT License.

using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using Azure.Core;
using Azure.Core.TestFramework;
using Azure.Storage.Blobs;
using Azure.Storage.Blobs.Models;
using Azure.Storage.Test.Shared;

namespace Azure.Storage.Blobs.ChangeFeed.Tests
{
    [ClientTestFixture(
        /* BlobClientOptions.ServiceVersion.V2020_06_12,
        BlobClientOptions.ServiceVersion.V2020_08_04, */ // https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-net/issues/20386
        StorageVersionExtensions.LatestVersion,
        StorageVersionExtensions.MaxVersion,
    RecordingServiceVersion = StorageVersionExtensions.MaxVersion,
    LiveServiceVersions = new object[] { StorageVersionExtensions.LatestVersion })]
    public class ChangeFeedTestBase : StorageTestBase
    {
        protected readonly BlobClientOptions.ServiceVersion _serviceVersion;

        public ChangeFeedTestBase(bool async, BlobClientOptions.ServiceVersion serviceVersion, RecordedTestMode? mode = null)
            : base(async, mode)
        {
            _serviceVersion = serviceVersion;
        }

        public string GetNewContainerName() => $"test-container-{Recording.Random.NewGuid()}";
        public string GetNewBlobName() => $"test-blob-{Recording.Random.NewGuid()}";

        public BlobServiceClient GetServiceClient_SharedKey()
            => InstrumentClient(
                new BlobServiceClient(
                    new Uri(TestConfigDefault.BlobServiceEndpoint),
                    new StorageSharedKeyCredential(
                        TestConfigDefault.AccountName,
                        TestConfigDefault.AccountKey),
                    GetOptions()));

        public BlobClientOptions GetOptions()
        {
            var options = new BlobClientOptions(_serviceVersion)
            {
                Diagnostics = { IsLoggingEnabled = true },
                Retry =
                {
                    Mode = RetryMode.Exponential,
                    MaxRetries = Constants.MaxReliabilityRetries,
                    Delay = TimeSpan.FromSeconds(Mode == RecordedTestMode.Playback ? 0.01 : 1),
                    MaxDelay = TimeSpan.FromSeconds(Mode == RecordedTestMode.Playback ? 0.1 : 60)
                },
            };
            if (Mode != RecordedTestMode.Live)
            {
                options.AddPolicy(new RecordedClientRequestIdPolicy(Recording), HttpPipelinePosition.PerCall);
            }

            return InstrumentClientOptions(options);
        }

        public async Task<DisposingContainer> GetTestContainerAsync(
            BlobServiceClient service = default,
            string containerName = default,
            IDictionary<string, string> metadata = default,
            PublicAccessType? publicAccessType = default,
            bool premium = default)
        {
            containerName ??= GetNewContainerName();
            service ??= GetServiceClient_SharedKey();

            if (publicAccessType == default)
            {
                publicAccessType = premium ? PublicAccessType.None : PublicAccessType.BlobContainer;
            }

            BlobContainerClient container = InstrumentClient(service.GetBlobContainerClient(containerName));
            await container.CreateAsync(metadata: metadata, publicAccessType: publicAccessType.Value);
            return new DisposingContainer(container);
        }

        public class DisposingContainer : IAsyncDisposable
        {
            public BlobContainerClient Container;

            public DisposingContainer(BlobContainerClient client)
            {
                Container = client;
            }

            public async ValueTask DisposeAsync()
            {
                if (Container != null)
                {
                    try
                    {
                        await Container.DeleteAsync();
                        Container = null;
                    }
                    catch
                    {
                        // swallow the exception to avoid hiding another test failure
                    }
                }
            }
        }

        public static Task<Page<BlobHierarchyItem>> GetYearsPathFuncAsync(string continuation, int? pageSizeHint)
            => Task.FromResult(GetYearPathFunc(continuation, pageSizeHint));

        public static Page<BlobHierarchyItem> GetYearPathFunc(
            string continuation,
            int? pageSizeHint)
            => new BlobHierarchyItemPage(new List<BlobHierarchyItem>
            {
                BlobsModelFactory.BlobHierarchyItem("idx/segments/1601/", null),
                BlobsModelFactory.BlobHierarchyItem("idx/segments/2019/", null),
                BlobsModelFactory.BlobHierarchyItem("idx/segments/2020/", null),
                BlobsModelFactory.BlobHierarchyItem("idx/segments/2022/", null),
                BlobsModelFactory.BlobHierarchyItem("idx/segments/2023/", null),
            });

        public static Task<Page<BlobHierarchyItem>> GetSegmentsInYearFuncAsync(
            string continuation,
            int? pageSizeHint)
            => Task.FromResult(GetSegmentsInYearFunc(continuation, pageSizeHint));

        public static Page<BlobHierarchyItem> GetSegmentsInYearFunc(
            string continuation,
            int? pageSizeHint)
            => new BlobHierarchyItemPage(new List<BlobHierarchyItem>
            {
                BlobsModelFactory.BlobHierarchyItem(
                    null,
                    BlobsModelFactory.BlobItem("idx/segments/2020/01/16/2300/meta.json", false, null)),
                BlobsModelFactory.BlobHierarchyItem(
                    null,
                    BlobsModelFactory.BlobItem("idx/segments/2020/03/02/2300/meta.json", false, null)),
                BlobsModelFactory.BlobHierarchyItem(
                    null,
                    BlobsModelFactory.BlobItem("idx/segments/2020/03/03/0000/meta.json", false, null)),
                BlobsModelFactory.BlobHierarchyItem(
                    null,
                    BlobsModelFactory.BlobItem("idx/segments/2020/03/03/1800/meta.json", false, null)),
                BlobsModelFactory.BlobHierarchyItem(
                    null,
                    BlobsModelFactory.BlobItem("idx/segments/2020/03/03/2000/meta.json", false, null)),
                BlobsModelFactory.BlobHierarchyItem(
                    null,
                    BlobsModelFactory.BlobItem("idx/segments/2020/03/03/2200/meta.json", false, null)),
                BlobsModelFactory.BlobHierarchyItem(
                    null,
                    BlobsModelFactory.BlobItem("idx/segments/2020/03/05/1700/meta.json", false, null)),
            });

        public class BlobHierarchyItemPage : Page<BlobHierarchyItem>
        {
            private List<BlobHierarchyItem> _items;

            public BlobHierarchyItemPage(List<BlobHierarchyItem> items)
            {
                _items = items;
            }

            public override IReadOnlyList<BlobHierarchyItem> Values => _items;

            public override string ContinuationToken => null;

            public override Response GetRawResponse()
            {
                throw new NotImplementedException();
            }
        }
    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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OPPO understands that youths are fascinated with trends that express their individualities as they seek to live their own life. Beauty technology from OPPO, popularized by the F7 model, is already a hit with young consumers. Likewise, the same AI 2.0 Beauty Technology is included in F7 Youth, acting as a personal beauty artist to customize beauty based on your unique facial features so that your photos will "capture the real you". AI 2.0 Beauty Technology captures 296 facial points and divides the face into zones to perform finer beauty enhancements. This helps to keep the details that highlight your distinctive features for a more realistic and natural effect.
Several design challenges were overcame during the research process. OPPO designers revamped the design to build the phone using "art symmetry", thus avoiding messy detail and patterns that cut off the camera and logo. A matched and consistent pattern is adopted at the edges for design resonance. Furthermore, the motif is scattered randomly but naturally to avoid cutting into the fingerprint module and the camera, and the cut surface enhances the glass feel with a more premium visual effect. The reflection at the back changes with different angles of light, producing an effect that is as exquisite as a diamond.
Also, our "bright polished frame" uses complex 7-layer processing where the unibody is first formed and then drilled. This strengthens the integrity of the wholesome look with exquisite details so that the touch and feel of the phone are significantly improved.
When it comes to mobile phone performance, the three key pain points for young people are system freezing, fast power consumption, and insufficient memory. F7 Youth is precisely built to address these three issues for the ultimate user experience. The processing speed is faster with the world's first 12 nm AI CPU. Equipped with 4 GB RAM, 64 GB ROM memory plus a 3410 mAh large battery for up to 15 hours of continuous usage, this can meet the storage and operating requirements of young heavy mobile users.


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TotalEnergies EP Brasil changes general director
TotalEnergies EP Brasil will have a new General Director as of December. The Brazilian subsidiary will be headed by Charles Fernandes, who occupied the same position in the Netherlands. Philippe Blanchard, General Director in Brazil since 2018, will assume the direction of TotalEnergies Suriname.
Charles is Brazilian and started his career at the French company in 2004. Over the more than 17 years of his career at TotalEnergies, the executive has held management positions in Brazil, Angola, Paris and, recently, he was the General Director responsible for the areas of exploration and production of natural gas of the Dutch subsidiary.
Philippe Blanchard will occupy the position of General Director in Suriname. Over more than 3 years of experience in Brazil, Philippe has led important transformations and projects. During his tenure, the company and its partners announced new investments for Campo de Mero and the start of operation of the FPSO P-70 in the Iara cluster. Another highlight under Blanchard's management was the completion of the first drilling campaign in Lapa, the first production asset operated by a foreign company in the pre-salt field; and the acquisition of a 40% stake in Block C-M-541, expanding TotalEnergies' presence in the Brazilian pre-salt.
Charles Fernandes will face important milestones, such as the start of the exploration campaign for block CM-541, the development of the southwest area of the Lapa field and will contribute, together with the operator and partners, to the entry into operation of the four Mero platforms, planned for until 2025.
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A clean, single, d/d free white male. Likes to travel or stay around close to home. I respect women and enjoy their company.
I am a mother to a little girl who is 6 years old I work as administrative assistant.


Please take time to read thru my story and give some advices for PR application chance.
I have been studying in Singapore from August 2008 in MDIS private school. I completed my diploma ( network security ) and Degree (business computing).
I graduated on Nov 2014 and since lack of working experience, I travelled from Vietnam- Sing- Malay to get more time in singapore. My purposed was finding a job here.
After 2 time travelled between 3 countries , I have no issue for entry to Singapore. But the issue came on the third time. My aunty and her husband – those 2 person are my guardian from the first time I came to Singapore for studying until now. They did sponsor me every time, and this third time, got rejected. We finally decided went to Malay and comeback to get one more month visa. But when we went to immigration , they refused to let me entry. I think they might thought I was doing some illegal job in Singapore. Even I pointed out my certificated to show that I was there to looking for job.
Finally, I needed fly back from malay to Vietnam.
The four time is after 2 weeks later, luckily I got interview letter from company for a job. Immediately, I booked the ticket come to Singapore , I even bring the letter and willing to give all the information such as my boss number, company number, my boss ic ..all stated inside the letter. When I came to immigration point, they refused me again and put me into office room until got trip fly back from sing to Vietnam. I was out of hope at that time.
So I have no choice. I backed and started working in my country around half year.
On May, I discovered that I got heart issue so my aunty helped me to book appointment in National Heart Centre. With the letter from doctor for check up. I got 1 week in Singapore after 5 hours waiting in office room.
I came here for check up, at the same time. I went for interview in the company .
After went back to Vietnam, my company applied for me the spass but got rejected. They appealed again with the explanation letter why I got refused entry for lastime. Then I got rejected again.
On the third time, my company appealed with letter explain my important role in company. Then luckily, I got approved.
So I came to Singapore and start to work until now. My spass have been renew since last year.
Totally until this August, I consider I have been in Singapore ard 10 years.
So in this situation. How many percentage of successful for Pr application?
Age: 26 years old – Female.
If I apply PR, got reject. Will it affect my spass for next time renewal?
Apparently PR is under ICA, while S Pass is under MOM.
So I think it won't affect you much on your S Pass renewal even you got PR rejection before.
superheng wrote: Apparently PR is under ICA, while S Pass is under MOM.
thank you for your reply. so what do you think about my percentage for applying PR?
I would like to say this is hard to predict or evaluate, anyway if you got full-time education background from Gov schools or sponsored from (married to) PR or Citizen that will help a lot.
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superheng wrote: I would like say this is hard to predict or evaluate, anyway if you got full-time education background from Gov schools or sponsored from (married to) PR or Citizen that will help a lot.
Let me give you a piece of advice: find a citizen and marry him or forget about getting Singapore PR.
In my opinion (and this is my opinion only), Vietnamese is one of the least (if not the least) favorite to be granted Singapore PR. If you read newspaper, you'll understand what I mean.
Do a quick search in this forum and you can confirm my opinion.
And the fact that you were denied entry before does not help at all.
But then again, if you were a multi-millionaire or a super rocket scientist, perhaps things would be different.
You need to work for 3 years first before realistically having any chance for PR. Focus on work first.
zDarkAngelz wrote: Let me give you a piece of advice: find a citizen and marry him or forget about getting Singapore PR.
PNGMK wrote: You need to work for 3 years first before realistically having any chance for PR. Focus on work first.
when you came to singapore for your medical appointment, on the bacis of medical. but you went to look for a job.
although wp/spass is from MOM and social visit pass is from ICA, ICA would still know that you tried to find job as they are both inter-linked.
by doing so, it will make ICA thinks what shady things are you up to. that doesn't look good on you.
I must say that you're very lucky that your Spass eventually went thru after numerous attempts by your employer .
and nope, If you apply PR and got rejected it will not affect your Spass application next renewal.
but chances of you getting PR is very very low thou... unless your trade/occupation is highly sought after in SG or lack of your trade skills, or you hold a very high post drawing very high pay.
plus your past stint will kinda leave a lil black mark. what you can do now is continue stay here with Spass and keep renewing lor. for passes for employment, usually high chance will confirm approve wan la. dont worry.
unless you marry a SC, get a LTVP for like 3 to 8 yrs. then chances of you getting PR is higher.
but that..... also must depends on your "husband" income, cpf contribution, taxes paid to IRAS, clean record. etc etc etc. no one really know whats are the assessment criteria up till now.
Iceflame, you are so full of crap I'll bet you have brown eyes.
Probably 40 to 50% of the foreigners here got their jobs while on Social Visit Passes. You really don't know sh*t from shinola.
sundaymorningsucker, which part did I say SVP cannot look for job?
iceflame wrote: sundaymorningsucker, which part did I say SVP cannot look for job?
Thanks SF. I'm on hols at the moment and sitting under the live oaks in Tampa FL on R&R for a couple of weeks so only periodically look in as I need a break for the numbskulls who don't like to have a spade called a spade. I think coldthing is having burnout.


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