I am using WordPress conditional Tags to check which section/post or page we are currently viewing. As you can see at the top, I don't want to display the breadcrumb on the starting page. If we aren't viewing the starting page, the first level – a link to the starting page – will be displayed.
This one is pretty straight forward: We are using conditional comments again to handle some of the various scenarios like post, pages, tag and year archives, 404 sites etc.
If you want to create a script that can handle all possible scenarios you should check the conditional tags reference to see which cases need attention.
Cheers. Massive help this one.
It would be killer with a bit of jQuery link-preview JS thrown in (you'll see the preview of the page when you hover over the breadcrumb link).
Just a FYI, the tones of db queries were from all the options having their own db entry. In Breadcrumb NavXT 3.0 (currently available as a fully functional beta) all of the options are placed in one db entry, which reduces the queries to just 1 instead of 40 something. Also, that is using the administrative interface, which you do not have to use ;) as the class can be directly accessed (hence the "core" plugin). The only case when it starts munching through queries is on page hierarchies, which end up being 3 db queries per each page deep the hierarchy is. This is due to some internal things WordPress does. However, there are some tricks that can reduce this to only 1 (or possibly less) db query per each page in the hierarchy.
The "problem" of having 3 queries per page is what I am currently working on as well, at this point its the only reason I don't publish the whole script.
I haven't completely solved the problem of the three queries per a page deep in a page hierarchy (all other hierarchies do not have this problem), and the spoken of tricks won't make the 3.0 release (the in general query reduction will be there but the page hierarchy "uber" optimization won't). There is still quite a bit of investigation I need to do into the root of the problem. I do know that custom db queries do not seem to fix it (I thought they would but they end up being even less efficient due to some caching WordPress does).
NICE ! Thank You for this!
Please Forgive my Ignorance because I wonder how to know the query counts?
You make me feel guilty because now I know a reason that make my site so slow loading. Thanks for this great tip and I shall use it… as well as thinking of making a better plugin.
1. Less if = less work load.
2. Display blogname's home page when it's homepage.
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Does this work with the new 3.0 version?


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Lowborn
Album Review of Lowborn by Anberlin.
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Record label: Tooth & Nail
Genre(s): Pop/Rock
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Lowborn - Very Good, Based on 2 Critics
Sputnikmusic - 80
Based on rating 4.0/5
Review Summary: Fin.The curtains are finally closing for Anberlin. The question facing most listeners as they approach the band's final album is "how will a group renowned for creating epic closing tracks write an end to its entire career?" I'm not going to sit here and tell you that they went all out – there's no larger-than-life closer, nothing at all to suggest that Anberlin is trying to make a flashy exit. It's one of the band's slowest albums, in fact, and there's a large absence of instrumental demonstration across the board.
In January of 2014, Anberlin announced their intentions to split and that they were working on their farewell album with longtime producer/engineers Aaron Marsh, Matt Goldman, and Aaron Sprinkle. As with 2012's Vital, the band's seventh and final studio album, 2014's Lowborn, finds the Florida-based outfit delving even deeper into an electronic-tinged, heavy metal-infused sound. In many ways, this move toward a heavier, more intense aesthetic has been Anberlin's trajectory since 2009's ebullient, anthemic Dark Is the Way, Light Is the Place.
'Lowborn'
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You've jumped through all the hoops and been offered the job. But it's worth taking some time before deciding one way or another if it's really right for you.
If you applied for the job, you must have liked the sound of the role and the practice. But what impression did you get of the culture of the studio when you were interviewed? Can you see yourself fitting in there?
Practices will know what the industry salary levels are and what they'll want to pay so don't get too carried away with ambitious salary demands. While you need to be happy with the salary, it's worth looking beyond the size of the paycheck to see what else a practice can offer that may turn out to be far more valuable in the long run. While large practices may initially seem more appealing in terms of prospects and variety, don't discount the benefits of small practices.
Simon Cottingham, director of London practice MEPK Architects, has also found that a small practice is an appeal.
'We stick to the office hours and can promote a better work-life balance. Because we're a small practice, we can offer an opportunity for young architects to develop. Potentially they could be running the practice in 10-15 years while in a big practice, there are so many more layers. With us, we can offer them the opportunity to contribute to the business,' he said.
Ask about employee benefits, flexible working and prospects for advancements before agreeing to the job. Don't overlook the value of practice location – after all, you will be spending a good chunk of your week there. And ultimately, you have to listen to your intuition.
Does the role appeal to you?
Does the practice and its work appeal?
Does the job offer the prospects for progression that you'd like?
Do you think you'll fit in and enjoy working there?
Does the culture of the workplace – hours, benefits etc – appeal?


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^ Aubin, Stephen P (1998). Distorting defense: network news and national security. Greenwood Publishing Group. pp. 158. ISBN 9780275963033. http://books.google.com/books?id=5YH5rPgWvzUC&pg=PA158&dq=revolution+romania+1989+death+toll&lr=&as_drrb_is=q&as_minm_is=0&as_miny_is=&as_maxm_is=0&as_maxy_is=&as_brr=3 2008年6月28日閲覧。.
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THE KOA TREE — Acacia koa is its scientific name — has long been prized in Hawai`i, its wood once reserved strictly for royalty. The word "koa" means warrior in the Hawaiian language and indeed, the canoes that Hawaiian warriors sailed to conquer the island chain were made from koa, as well as some of the weapons they used in combat. Today, replica Hawaiian weapons are still made utilizing koa wood lashed to shark's teeth or marlin bills, the devastating effect of the weapons belied by their simplicity and artistic appearance. Koa was also used to make the first surfboards in the
At Waikoloa Beach Resort, koa wood items can be found in several retail shops. In the Kings' Shops, Martin & MacArthur has been one of the best-known names in koa furniture for almost 60 years in Hawai`i. The company uses more than 100 local craftsmen who create numerous koa items including furniture, bowls and boxes, sculptures, framed feather lei and Hawaiian weapons, outrigger canoes, and it most popular item — koa watches. Owner Michael Tam carries on the company's proud tradition, using only dead and fallen trees from private ranches in South Kona. The company has created


WWE announced today they will be moving their global headquarters to a new office complex at 677 Washington Boulevard in Stamford, CT.
The move will consolidate all of its operations into one site, including production studios and corporate offices.
The vacant property was purchased by Stamford Washington Investors LLC for $33 million in 2017.
WWE will lease the space, and sell their existing locations that house corporate offices, and production studios.
The new property has 445,000 sq ft of space, which is much larger than the current WWE headquarters which has 110,000 sq ft.
WWE will pay $20 million dollars a year to lease the space for 16.5 years. The company will also sell its current headquarters known as "Titan Towers".
The property once housed the local offices of investment banking giant UBS, which housed the largest trading floor in the world.
WWE plans to move to the new headquarters in 2021.
The new headquarters will provide the company with workspace suited to it's growing and evolving workforce. The site in Stamford's central business district provides greater access from various means of transportation, floor plans which are well-suited to producing video content and greater flexibility in workplace design. The Company anticipates that it will move to the new headquarters in early 2021.
WWE will lease the space for an initial term of approximately 16.5 years commencing no earlier than July 1, 2019, with five five-year renewal options thereafter. The lease will be accounted for as a finance lease, with the creation of a lease obligation (equal to the present value of future lease payments, which would result in the recognition of interest expense over time) and a right-of-use lease asset (equal to the lease obligation less tenant incentives, which is depreciated on a straight-line basis through depreciation expense).
Accordingly, the accounting for the lease agreement is not expected to have a material impact on Adjusted OIBDA. Depreciation expense associated with the right-of-use asset will be reflected in operating income. The Company's capital expenditure guidance reflects this initiative. That guidance estimated capital expenditures of approximately $70 million to $90 million for 2019 with continued spending in 2020 above the historic range of approximately 4% to 7% of revenue. Additionally, the company expects to sell its owned and operated corporate facility at 1241 East Main Street, exit its leased spaces at 1266 East Main Street, and will evaluate options for its production studio facilities at 88 and 120 Hamilton Avenue based on strategic, operating and financial considerations.


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Live Blog from the Anchor Desk 12/29/09
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Tonight on 360°, the intelligence failure linked to the bombing attempt on a U.S. jetliner on Christmas Day. Plus, the top medical headlines of 2009 and an up close look at Charlie Sheen's latest legal troubles.
Want to know what else we're covering? Read EVENING BUZZ
Scroll down to join the live chat during the program. It's your chance to share your thoughts on tonight's headlines. Keep in mind, you have a better chance of having your comment get past our moderators if you follow our rules.
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Evening Buzz: "Systemic Failure" in U.S. Security
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AC360° Writer
Pres. Obama said today a "systemic failure" is to blame for the attempted bombing of a jetliner as it was landing in Detroit on Christmas Day.
"I consider that totally unacceptable," he added.
"There were bits of information available within the intelligence community that could have and should have been pieced together. We've achieved much since 9/11 in terms of collecting information, but it's becoming clear that the system that has been in place for years now is not sufficiently up to date to take full advantage of the information we collect and the knowledge we have," Pres. Obama told reporters while on vacation in Hawaii.
As for those "bits of information", a reliable source told CNN's Jeanne Meserve that the father of suspected bomber Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab talked about his son's extremist views with someone from the CIA and a report was prepared, but the report was not passed along to other agencies.
We'll have the latest developments tonight on 360°.
We're also tracking new details on AbdulMutallab that have emerged from online postings he made on http://www.gawahar.com, under the name Farouk1986 – apparently a combination of his name and year of birth.
The 23-year-old Nigerian writes on the site about feelings of loneliness and the struggles he faces as a Muslim in a secular world.
In a 2005 posting, Farouk1986 mentioned that "loneliness leads me to other problems."
Join us for this story and much more starting at 10 p.m. ET on CNN. See you then.
Filed under: Maureen Miller • The Buzz
U.S. official gives details of assistance to Yemen in fight against al Qaeda
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Barbara Starr
CNN Pentagon Correspondent
"Solid intelligence" from U.S. and Yemen services finally persuaded Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh last summer to accept increased help in fighting al Qaeda in his country, a senior U.S. official told CNN.
After years of pressure from the United States to crack down on al Qaeda in Yemen, Saleh was persuaded to accept help after he was presented with intelligence that al Qaeda "was targeting inner-circle Yemeni leaders," and that there was a growing number of terrorist training camps in Yemen, the official said.
The official, who declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the situation in the wake of the attempted attack on Northwest Airlines Flight 253, detailed to CNN growing U.S. involvement in fighting al Qaeda in Yemen.
A Nigerian man is accused of trying to blow up the Northwest flight carrying 300 passengers from the Netherlands to Michigan on Christmas Day. A federal security bulletin obtained by CNN said suspect Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab claimed the explosive device used Friday "was acquired in Yemen along with instructions as to when it should be used."
Filed under: al Qaeda • Barbara Starr • Terrorism
Toobin: Civilian courts likely to handle bomb case
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The 23-year-old Nigerian man who has been charged with attempting to blow up a Detroit-bound international flight on Christmas Day is likely to be treated as a regular criminal defendant, according to CNN senior legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin.
Toobin spoke with CNN on Tuesday:
CNN: What's in store for the defendant?
Jeffrey Toobin: He's entitled to a jury trial like any other criminal defendant.
CNN: Does it make a difference that he's not an American citizen?
Toobin: The fact that he's not a citizen makes no difference. He has the same rights as any other criminal defendant, citizen or non-citizen.
CNN: What happens if it's shown that he acted on behalf of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, which claimed responsibility for the incident?
Toobin: The legal system has already proven that it can deal with cases involving al Qaeda. Zacarias Moussaoui was obviously connected to al Qaeda in some way, and he's already been sentenced.
I don't see any basis for treating this guy differently than Richard Reid, who was promptly and successfully prosecuted in a civilian court. Moving him into a military tribunal would add tremendous legal uncertainty, because there hasn't been a successful military tribunal, one which has been upheld by the courts, since World War II.
Keep reading...
Filed under: Crime • Jeffrey Toobin • Terrorism
Beat 360° 12/29/09
Ready for today's Beat 360°? Everyday we post a picture – and you provide the caption and our staff will join in too. Tune in tonight at 10pm to see if you are our favorite! Here is the 'Beat 360°' pic:
Jonathon Seed, Joint Master and Huntsman with the Avon Vale Hunt, leads the hounds and the horses for their traditional Boxing Day hunt, December 26, 2009 in Lacock, England.
Have fun with it. We're looking forward to your captions! Make sure to include your name, city, state (or country) so we can post your comment.
Steve Brusk
"White House photo op begins hunt for those responsible for intelligence systemic failure."
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Patty A Banks, Palmdale, CA
"London's Heathrow's Airport unleashes new sercurity system"
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Extra stress of holidays can trigger domestic violence
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Regine Labossiere
The holidays can mean festivities and family gatherings. But for families already dealing with domestic violence, the holidays and periods of economic stress may trigger abuse, said Kristi Salters-Pedneault.
The clinical psychologist and assistant professor of psychology at Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic said that although each incident of domestic violence is unique, there are themes she has seen during her years of counseling and research at the Veterans Affairs' National Center for PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder] in Boston.
Salters-Pedneault discussed these issues in an interview with The Courant and in an e-mail exchange. Her answers have been edited for space.
Q. Is there an increase in domestic violence during the holidays?
A. Anecdotally we definitely see more people reporting more stress in their family, more incidents of violence happening. However, the research doesn't necessarily bear out an increase during the holidays. There's probably a few reasons for that.
One is that during the holiday season, people are really motivated to keep the status quo. People don't want to leave their families or break up their families right in the middle of the holidays. ... It's actually after the holidays end – in January and February – that you're more likely to see an increase in the reports of violence happening.
Q. So what is it about the holidays that might lead to an increase in domestic violence?
A. General family stress increases that type of violence. In addition, there's more financial stress during the holidays, so people are feeling that strain. Particularly in this economy, that makes it a recipe for more violence.
Often in relationships where there's violence, there's issues around jealousy and attachment. So, during the holidays, a partner might want to spend more time with their family or be around other people, and that can be very threatening for the partner who is the abuser who feels threatened or powerless in a relationship.
And people are drinking more during the holidays, too, and so that can disinhibit the abusive partner.
Filed under: Crime • Women's Issues
Financial Dispatch: Home prices flatten
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Andrew Torgan
CNN Financial News Producer
Bad news on the housing front: home price gains of the past few months flattened out in October, compared to the month before.
The S&P/Case Shiller Home Price Index covering 20 of the largest metropolitan areas in the nation was unchanged in October, after four consecutive months of gains. The index is also down 7.3% from a year ago.
Analysts had been expecting a slight month-over-month increase in October and a year-over-year loss of 7.1%.
An executive at Standard & Poor's says today's numbers are likely to spark worries that home prices are about to take a second dip.
Separately, a key measure of consumer confidence rose for a second straight month in December, with the outlook for the next few months hitting a 2-year high.
The Conference Board, a New York-based research group, said its Consumer Confidence Index rose to 52.9 in December from an upwardly revised 50.6 in November.
The figure, which is based on a survey of 5,000 U.S. households, is closely watched because consumer spending makes up two-thirds of the nation's economic activity. Still, the overall index remains at historically low levels and is lower than it was in August.
Job hunters may get a reprieve in the New Year.
A new study found that 20% of employers plan to increase their number of full-time, permanent employees in 2010. That's up from 14% in 2009, according to CareerBuilder's 2010 Job Forecast.
Filed under: Andrew Torgan • Economy • Housing Market
Testing the TSA with banned items, fake boarding passes, and suspicious behavior
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Program note: Tune in tonight at 10pm EST to hear Jeffrey Goldberg discuss his experience challenging airport security procedures.
Atlantic National Correspondent
If I were a terrorist, and I'm not, but if I were a terrorist—a frosty, tough-like-Chuck-Norris terrorist, say a C-title jihadist with Hezbollah or, more likely, a donkey-work operative with the Judean People's Front—I would not do what I did in the bathroom of the Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport, which was to place myself in front of a sink in open view of the male American flying public and ostentatiously rip up a sheaf of counterfeit boarding passes that had been created for me by a frenetic and acerbic security expert named Bruce Schneier. He had made these boarding passes in his sophisticated underground forgery works, which consists of a Sony Vaio laptop and an HP LaserJet printer, in order to prove that the Transportation Security Administration, which is meant to protect American aviation from al-Qaeda, represents an egregious waste of tax dollars, dollars that could otherwise be used to catch terrorists before they arrive at the Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport, by which time it is, generally speaking, too late.
I could have ripped up these counterfeit boarding passes in the privacy of a toilet stall, but I chose not to, partly because this was the renowned Senator Larry Craig Memorial Wide-Stance Bathroom, and since the commencement of the Global War on Terror this particular bathroom has been patrolled by security officials trying to protect it from gay sex, and partly because I wanted to see whether my fellow passengers would report me to the TSA for acting suspiciously in a public bathroom. No one did, thus thwarting, yet again, my plans to get arrested, or at least be the recipient of a thorough sweating by the FBI, for dubious behavior in a large American airport. Suspicious that the measures put in place after the attacks of September 11 to prevent further such attacks are almost entirely for show—security theater is the term of art—I have for some time now been testing, in modest ways, their effectiveness.
Filed under: Terrorism • Travel
Dr. Gupta found H1N1 Patient Zero – here's how
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Danielle Dellorto
CNN Medical Producer
It was late April. I remember it being a somewhat quiet news day when I received the call. It was an editor on our international news desk alerting us that about 100 people had gotten very ill in Mexico City with severe flu-like symptoms. They had no clue what was causing it at the time. The only thing health officials were telling us was that the patients had contracted a highly contagious virus that hadn't been seen in humans before. The hunt was on: Dr. Sanjay Gupta and I hopped on the next flight out to Mexico City to track down the mystery virus that was getting so many people so sick.
Within 24 hours of arriving, the dense city of about 8 million people had literally turned into a ghost town. The mayor was urging people to stay inside; the hospitals were overcrowded; schools, public transportation, and restaurants closed their doors. At one point, I remember walking down the unusually empty streets of Mexico City in awe. It was an eerie feeling, but also a defining moment for me as a journalist. I realized that people, not just in Mexico City, were scared of this unknown killer virus. What was it? Would they be infected? What should they do? We didn't know it at the time, but H1N1 influenza was about to become a global epidemic and the world was already looking to us for answers.
Filed under: Dr. Sanjay Gupta • H1N1 • Medical News
Video: Weapon allegedly used by terror plot suspect
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- First prize is a week holiday at Three Rock Resort, situated in Triopetra beach, one of the most magnificent places of Greece at the south coast of Crete island,) is a studio for 2 persons. Air tickets not included.
All the shortlisted stories (number according to the submissions) will be published in an anthology. The book will be released through "Strange Days" publications and www.amazon.com in October, 2019.
All the shortlisted writers will also get a free copy of the book! The anthology includes the first prize story translated to Greek.
Eyelands.gr announces the final results for EYELANDS BOOK AWARDS.


Advantech-Innocore, the specialist in computer platforms for casino gaming and lottery, announces the latest member of its highly successful DPX S –Series products, the DPX-S445.
Based on the new Intel7th generation high performance embedded platform, the DPX- S445 gives the gaming OEM the processing power to enable the next generation of gaming machines.
We know performance matters. It's why we continue to focus on improved performance, delivering significant increases over previous generations and over any other gaming platform in the market – up to 20-30 percent for processing performance and gaming, with 4K, VR and 360-degree content.
Te single-board integrated solution has a full feature set of I/O, COMs, storage and advanced security designed specifically for the gaming industry. Tree independent monitors are supported via three DisplayPort 1.2 DP++ ports and for even higher performance the standard PCI-Express graphics card slot allows the DPX- S445 to support the latest graphics cards for up to eight additional displays and cutting edge graphics technologies.
Elo will show two recently launched large-size gaming touchmonitors, the 4343L and 5543L, extending size options of the open frame product line from 10.1-inches to 54.6-inches.
Available with Elo's industry-leading TouchPro Pro-M Projected Capacitive (PCAP) touchscreen, the 42.5 inch 4343L and the 55 inch 5543L both offer up to 12 touches recognized simultaneously with a consistently fast, accurate and drift-free touch response. With the sleek edge-to-edge architecture, the surface is easy to clean with no edges to trap dirt or grease and with the touchscreen sealed against dirt and dust, integration into an enclosure is simple.
Te large format open frames offer multiple mounting options, 24/7 operation and support touch through glass making them ideal for self-service kiosks and gaming applications.
investment in Windows 7 codebase, the DPX- S445 allows them a last "lease of life" with that platform while they migrate to new versions of Windows.
Te all-in-one platform offers all the hardware interfaces, onboard features and security needed for a typical slot machine in the regulated casino gaming market. Te gaming subsystem is field proven and approved by regulatory labs for markets worldwide (GLI, BMM, NVGCB, NJ, MT etc). Leveraging this proven technology combined with the latest high performance Intel processors, the gaming OEM can benefit from low risk, fast time to market for their next generation gaming product.
All large format PCAP products are not created equal so it is important to pay attention to the construction and materials used. For example, products using so called wire mesh have visibly embedded wires that distract the user and take away from the aesthetics of the display.
UL60950 ball-drop test compliance supports applications in demanding public access venues such as busy casino environments. Te full HD displays and high contrast and brightness panels ensure crisp images and vibrant colours that will catch the player's attention. Te seamless glass front and the option of through touch capability allow for modern cabinet designs.
the naked eye, which allows Pro-M designs to deliver a very sensitive touch experience.
As all other Elo gaming products, these new touchmonitors are built and designed for touch, backed by a 3-year standard warranty. Elo is proud to be the only company in the world that produces its own touch screens, ASICs, firmware and software drivers in-house.


Mystery, Inc. is summoned to Gotham City by Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn to help them end an apparent curse that has been on them since they stole an opal. The "ghost" responsible turns out to be Catwoman. Ultimately, the gang works with Batgirl to apprehend all three larcenous ladies.
I take it Harley Quinn appeared in the CU sometime in the sixties, instead of like the nineties in the Batman: The Animated Series?
I take it that Harley's anachronic mention of texting is another distortion, since the events depicted are meant to take place during the 60's/70's.


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Home » Blog » other » Fairchild Argus. A photo. Characteristics.
Fairchild Argus. A photo. Characteristics.
A type: single-engine reconnaissance and connected vysokoplan, aircraft for instrument flight training
Capacity: one pilot and three passengers
Modest aircraft "Argus» (Argus - Argus) of Fairchild Aircraft Corporation could trace their ancestry back to civilian aircraft model tourist Triple 24S 1933 years. The company 1937 year introduced a four-seater model modification 240, which can be installed: radial engine company "Warner» (Warner) or inline engine of "Ranger» (Ranger).
In connection with the overall increase in the US armed forces at the end of the 1930, the 24 was one of the many civilian aircraft types that suddenly found their place in the fast-growing US Air Force. Nevertheless, from 163 aircraft UC-61 "Forwarder" (such a designation was given to the paramilitary aircraft of Fairchild) all but two were transferred to Britain by lend-lease. The aircraft were named "Argus" I. Their first specimens began to arrive in the UK in 1941 and were used by the Royal Air Force and the Auxiliary Military Transport Force as "air taxi" for the transportation of the pilots. Soon they were followed by 364 Mk II. These aircraft had new radio equipment and were equipped with an 24-volt electrical system - the US Air Force also purchased 148 copies of this modification, which was given the designation UC-61A.
The last modification was to build a plane "Argus» III (UC-61K), equipped with the engine, "Ranger." About 306 these aircraft were handed over to the UK. Besides the use of aircraft the US Air Force, Royal Air Force and auxiliary forces of the military-transport aircraft several "Fairchild» 24 was also used in the US Navy, which gave them the designation J2K. A significant number of civilians and former military aircraft survived to 1990-ies. Currently in the UK there is a register of six planes flying "Argus» III.
Length: 7,24 m
Wingspan: 11,07 m
The weight:
BLANK: 732 kg
Maximum take-off: 1162 kg
Aircraft performance characteristics:
Maximum speed: 212 km / h
Range: 1030 km
Power point: R-500 «Super Skereb" the company "Warner" or L-440-7 of "Ranger"
Power: 165 l. from. (123 kW) and 200 l. from. (149 kW), respectively,
Date of first flight:
1933 year (civilian aircraft model 24S)
The surviving airworthy modifications: UC-61A and Argus III
Bandar Abbas Airport
Plane crash in Lee-2 105 km from Balkhash Airport. 1955
Ryan YQM-98 R-Tern. Specifications. A photo.


Residents are being urged to be on their marks for the 2015 RCT Sports Awards – and get their nominations in for inspirational sports people, teachers, coaches and volunteers who deserve recognition.
The popular awards are being organised by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Sport RCT team, which works at a grassroots level across the county borough – from promoting sport in schools and helping individuals develop their skills to helping clubs establish and grow.
Its dedicated officers can help you access the sport of your choice, find clubs locally and has specific support for those with disabilities looking to get into sport.
The team is also crucial in the development of future sporting talent – including the many stars who flew the flag for RCT in the Team Wales squad at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Its Future Champions scheme has identified scores of young people living in RCT who have the potential to compete in their chosen sport at a national and international level and are now receiving the training and support they need to reach their goals.
The entire spectrum of the Council's Sport RCT work will be celebrated in the Sports Awards, which take place in March.
Get inspired before you nominate by reading about the exceptional sports people who were commended in the award last year.
This award is for a primary or secondary school teacher that has developed sport in their school or local community by trying something new or going the extra mile to make sport fun!
This award is for a young coach that has made a significant contribution to sport in their local area. Nominees must be 21 years old or younger.
This award is for a sports coach that has made a significant contribution to sport in their local area. Nominees must be OVER 21 years of age.
This award is for an individual that has volunteered their time in school or the community and made a significant contribution to the development of sport in Rhondda Cynon Taf. They may help with the administration, developing a website, taking registers or helping with marketing. Nominees must be 21 years old or younger.
This award is for an individual that has volunteered in their school or community, contributing to the development of sport. They may perform roles such as fundraising, administration or first aid. They should not be in a coaching role. Nominees must be 21 years old or younger.
This award is for a community group or sports club that had 'off the field' success in 2014. We want to hear about any new projects that encouraged more people in to sport or physical activity.
This award is for a team or group of individuals from a constituted sports club that has achieved something really special this year. Perhaps they won the league, brought home the cup or smashed their previous records!
This award is for a sports person that has done something extraordinary this year. Tell us if they have worked hard and had success, achieving something special. Nominees must be 21 years old or younger.
This award is for a sports person that has done something extraordinary this year. Tell us about the success they have had and why you are so proud of them. Nominees must be OVER 21 years of age.
This award is for a coach or volunteer that has worked tirelessly providing continued support to sport in their community. They are reliable, passionate and they are so important that the sport in their community couldn't happen without them.


The medieval walls, 3.6km of solid stone construction, rise like a symmetrical extension of the hill itself, and dominate the approach from every direction. For centuries the walls provided security for the inhabitants, and in more recent times, have saved the city from the worst ravages of modern architecture, edge of town retail expansion, and other unsightly flimflam construction, that all too often creates an unpalatable eyesore, particularly when juxtaposed with architectural treasures of years gone by. And by protecting itself from this creeping horde of 20c undesirables, the city has become a sort of living museum of its past glory.
By the end of the era of Roman occupation, no less than 12 roads had been built converging on Langres. And as Christianity took hold in Europe, pilgrims from as far away as Canterbury in Britain, and Germany to the east, were among those to take advantage of this newly installed communications network, as they made their way across Europe to Rome, and Compostelle in Northern Spain.
By the 4c the city had become a primary destination for the practice of the Christian religion, and this importance continued, even as Dijon's star rose to eclipse that of Langres, its former capital city. The cathedral dedicated to St Mammes, and built at the end of the 12c, is a fitting testament to the city's religious credentials, and the new colourful Burgundian roof tiles, an encouraging sign of a desire to preserve this magnificent structure, for the benefit and appreciation of generations to come.


We are thrilled to announce that Audrey Foster, a lifelong resident of Boston, contemporary art collector, and supporter of local artists has joined the Board of Now + There! Audrey's steadfast commitment to building more equity in Boston's art scene extends to a host of Boston's finest art institutions. She serves on the Board of Advisors for both the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston (ICA) and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and on the Advisory Committee of the MIT List Visual Art Center. In 1999, she and her husband Jim Foster, they have endowed the Foster Prize Exhibition at the ICA to recognize and retain local artists.
We recently sat down with Audrey to get to know what excites her about temporary public art in Boston.
Audrey, there's a buzz right now about public art. Why do you think it is suddenly so popular in Boston and what can it do for our city?
I believe public art is becoming more important to people everywhere, not just in our city. Much of the draw of public art is that people want to feel connected, want to be part of a community, and desire that feeling of belonging and being part of something. I believe that public art is a relatively easy, accessible way for people to attain this basic human need.
I want our community, the city of Boston and ALL neighborhoods, to be more cohesive, to be more vibrant, to feel more connected and for residents to be proud of their city and their own communities.
For all of these reasons, I believe in the need for more public art in our city.
You've watched Now + There's growth from the beginning in 2015. What's your favorite N+T project and why?
Favorite project? Tough one! I was not supportive of the amount of money spent on the Liz Glynn's Open House, but, I have loved watching all kinds of people, during different times of day in that space. I loved that fact that Public Trust was set up in three very different neighborhoods [Roxbury, Kendall and Copley Squares] which coalesced such a diverse group of people.
N+T's first project, Faces of Dudley, that was fabulous and, of course, I love the mural on the Esplanade [Patterned Behavior] unto itself. Inviting people to participate in its creation with an all-women painting crew, is something I value. That kind of engagement was achieved in a different and most beautiful and grand way for the women's prison project, See Her. And, I love the Accelerator projects because of the way that our Boston artists are being encouraged and equipped to produce their work in communities across the city.
On September 5, 2016, Audrey made a promise with Paul Ramirez Jonas' Public Trust in Kendall Square.
Ok, we'll make you pick just one later! But before you go, we want to hear more about your philosophy behind supporting local artists. You and Jim have a strong collection of works by local artists and a long history of supporting local artists across multiple Boston institutions. What drives that?
Yes, Jim and I have had a long history of supporting our Boston artist community, we both believe that the arts bring such richness to a city. When we first started with our mission, we were losing too many of our artists to New York. I think this is now happening less so in part because, in general, Boston has become more supportive of our artists. We feel that it is our responsibility to support local artists, maybe to help them find their voices and to receive some public recognition for their work.
When Audrey Foster is not supporting Boston's local art scene, she can be found searching out art destinations with her husband Jim (most recently a James Turrell Skyspace in Greece), or playing "Gran" with her four grandchildren.


The second attempt at potatoes is at least starting successfully. All of the potatoes, including the three that I jammed into the edge of the pea bed, are sprouting. We have *one* pea sprout so far. But really, this post is brought to you by Meadows Farms nursery's columbine and monarda, some very late blooming 15-year-old daffodils and equally old bleeding heart, and some 20-year-old azaleas.
I really like them, too. I like them twice because they are 1) pretty and different and 2) a shade-tolerant flower, and we have a lot of shade.


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It doesn't seem at all strange to me that some of the next great green innovations at the desktop level will come from one of Europe's premier technology companies, Fujitsu Siemens. After all, the European Union has been far more aggressive about adopting and embracing green technology than notoriously skeptical corporate America.
It doesn't seem at all strange to me that some of the next great green innovations at the desktop level will come from one of Europe's premier technology companies, Fujitsu Siemens. After all, the European Union has been far more aggressive about adopting and embracing green technology than notoriously skeptical corporate America. You've gotta show them Yankees some green saved before they'll really talk green. Not that I'm really blaming executives in the current economy.
Anyway, you may or may not know that Fujitsu Siemens already sells a series of green PCs under the Esprimo brand name. All of them use less than one watt of power in stand-by mode (which happens to be a requirement for all new PCs deployed in EU countries after Jan. 5, 2010). The company is planning to introduce a model at the upcoming CeBit conference, however, that will use ZERO watts in standby and YET still be considered available for administration. The systems are supposed to ship by the middle of this year.
While we're waiting, here's some information about the current-generation Esprimo systems.


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Southern Arkansas University will begin offering a bachelor of fine arts degree in Art & Design with a concentration in Pre-Art Therapy in spring 2021. The 120-credit hour undergraduate program was recently approved by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.
The program represents a collaboration between the Department of Art and Design and the Department of Behavioral Sciences, uniting mental health with the creative process. The curriculum prepares those seeking admittance to a master's program in art therapy or a master's in counseling or related fields emphasizing art therapy.
Dr. Deborah Wilson, chair of behavioral and social sciences, said that students have often inquired about an art therapy program at SAU. "Under Steven Ochs' leadership, a plan was developed and approved so we are now able to offer another program that students wanted – one that can significantly impact human services," Wilson explained.
"The coursework balances art and psychology," said Ochs, chair of the art department. "The specific art therapy courses offer an overview into the history and growth of the discipline and the theoretical approaches that have evolved from the founding practitioners. Students develop a specific definition of art therapy that conveys a personal approach."
Ashley Lawrence, who served as a curriculum advisor in the development of the program, will teach Introduction to Art Therapy. Lawrence graduated from SAU in 2015 with a BFA, Studio Emphasis, and a BA in English with a writing minor. Her discovery of art therapy as a student inspired her to explore it as a career.
"I am excited that my passion for the field has allowed me to return to my roots and teach Introduction to Art Therapy this spring," Lawrence enthused. "I aim to introduce students to the concepts more thoroughly explored in a master's degree program."
According to the American Art Therapy Association, art therapy is an integrative profession that enriches lives through active art-making, applied psychological theory, and human experience. Students will acquire a broad understanding of the applications, theories, and career paths when preparing to apply to accredited art therapy or other related counseling graduate programs.
"As art therapists, our role is to help clients understand feelings that arise throughout the creative process," said Lawrence. "This artwork isn't meant for display. It serves as a confidential testimony to healing."
Art therapy offers a means of communication for those unable to express themselves with words alone. People experiencing such difficulties as divorce or the loss of a loved one may benefit from participating in art therapy.
"Art therapists can fulfill workplace roles in hospitals, residential treatment facilities, prisons, shelters, schools, and private practice," Lawrence explained. "Art therapy might be new to Arkansas, but the field is well-established and proven across numerous populations."
To learn more about the pre-art therapy program at SAU contact Steven Ochs at 870.235.5053.
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In the 1970's, orbital welding began to be used for pharmaceutical water systems as a way to eliminate any contamination in areas where water may be retained for possible bacteria growth (as can happen with manual welding).


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Women who have breast augmentation surgery may have a higher risk of developing anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), the FDA warns. Some women have filed lawsuits against implant manufacturers.
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Women who receive textured breast implants may have a higher risk of developing anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), a rare form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
To date, the FDA has received 359 reports of breast implant-associated ALCL, including nine deaths.
FDA Confirms ALCL Risk
In 2011, the FDA first issued a warning about the increased risk of ALCL in women with breast implants.
In March of 2017, the FDA updated that warning after receiving enough confirmed reports to determine a link between breast implants and the rare form of lymphoma. Using the World Health Organization's designation, the FDA classified the disease as breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL).
As of February 1, 2017, the FDA received 359 reports of ALCL caused by breast implants, including nine deaths. Injuries and deaths have also been reported worldwide, including Australia where 46 cases and three deaths have been confirmed.
"All of the information to date suggests that women with breast implants have a very low but increased risk of developing anaplastic large cell lymphoma compared to women who do not have breast implants," the FDA warned.
Breast Implants May Cause Rare Type of Lymphoma
Textured Implants Pose the Greatest Risk
Women who receive textured breast implants are 67.6 times more likely to develop ALCL.
The material of the implants does not appear to make a difference in whether or not a patient will develop ALCL. Of the 312 cases where the material was reported, 186 were made of silicone gel, and 126 were saline-filled.
The outer layer of all implants is made of silicone. This layer can either be textured or smooth.
Women who receive implants with textured outer layers appear to have a much higher risk for ALCL. Of the 231 reports that included information on the breast implant coating, 203 were textured and only 28 were smooth.
Researchers are still trying to determine why patients react differently to the textured outer layer. Doctors have noticed that tissue tends to grow inside the grooves of textured implants—unlike smooth implants which can move around much more easily—which may make a difference.
Overall, women who receive textured breast implants have a 67.6 times higher risk of developing ALCL than women who do not receive breast augmentation surgery.
ALCL Symptoms
According to the FDA, BIA-ALCL is typically found in the scar tissue surrounding breast implants. It's believed that chronic inflammation around the implants may cause the disease.
The average time between breast augmentation surgery and an ALCL diagnosis is 10 years.
If you received breast augmentation surgery and notice the following symptoms around one or both breasts, it's recommended you consult a doctor:
Fluid buildup
Hardening or developed mass
In most cases, removing the implant and surrounding tissue is enough to eliminate the cancer. In some cases though, patients may need chemotherapy and radiation after surgery.
Breast Implant Manufacturers
There are only a handful of manufacturers that make breast implants today. ALCL diagnoses are currently not associated with one particular brand.
The FDA has approved implant models from the following manufacturers:
Mentor Worldwide LLC (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson)
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FDA Issues 14-Year Ban for Silicone Implants
In 1988, the FDA listed silicone breast implants in the highest-risk category for medical devices.
This isn't the first time dangerous side effects have been associated with breast augmentation.
In 1988, the FDA listed silicone breast implants in the highest-risk category for medical devices—Class III. According to an FDA study, 69% of women with silicone-gel implants experienced a rupture and required additional surgery.
Women filed lawsuits against manufacturers, alleging that the implants leaked and caused cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. Dow Corning Corp. was one of the leading manufacturers of breast implants at the time. 19,000 women filed lawsuits against the company, causing them to declare bankruptcy after paying a $3.2 billion settlement.
The FDA asked manufacturers to provide safety data on silicone implants. Failing to do so, the FDA issued a federal moratorium in 1992, banning silicone implants for cosmetic surgery. They stated that there was "inadequate information to demonstrate that breast implants were safe and effective."
It wasn't until 2006 that the FDA lifted the 14-year-ban. However, they still acknowledge the risks of silicone implants.
Dr. Daniel G. Schultz, former director of the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, warned in an article for The New York Times, "Women having these procedures done need to be prepared for the fact that there is a likelihood they will require additional surgery."
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It all started with a mission
Nathan Sheets got the nickname "Nature Nate" in college because he was a nature lover and outdoorsman.
After graduating from college and owning his own ad agency, Nathan began serving in the ministry. He has journeyed on 100+ mission trips all over the world with the goal of helping others. He was also one of the driving forces behind the global "I Am Second" media campaign that highlights stories of hundreds of lives transformed through the grace of Jesus Christ.
In 2010, he decided to make honey his full-time endeavor, and life has never been sweeter. As Nate likes to say, "The Lord has blessed us so we can be a blessing to others."
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For us, honey is more than just a food product, it's a natural resource. Honey means so much beyond making that yogurt sweeter or that sandwich gooier. Simply, it helps us help others.
This is why Honey Gives Hope is so important to us. It's a philosophy that we put into practice every day and a way of giving back that is as pure, raw and unfiltered as our honey.
North Dallas Honey is founded by Fred Richardson.
Nathan buys his first beehive as a post honeymoon hobby.
Nathan bought North Dallas Honey, filling honey in his garage.
Nathan and seven employees launch the Nature Nate's brand.
Our McKinney manufacturing plant was built and opened, shipping raw and unfiltered honey out to multiple parts of the country.
The team moved into first office that is an old farm house on 12 acres.
Nature Nate's launches Honey Minis for on-the-go, single-serve packets.
Nature Nate's becomes number-1 branded honey in the U.S.
Nature Nate's introduces the Long Live the Bees awareness program and lesson plans.
Nature Nate's becomes the number-1 branded organic honey in the U.S.
Nature Nate's launches our sustainable pouch.
Nature Nate's merges with Sweet Harvest Foods to make premium honey accessible in every home in the U.S.
Our honey is 100% honey. Just as nature intended.
"I am only willing to put products on your family's table that I'd be proud to put on my own family's table." - Nate
We ensure 100% purity through rigorous testing for antibiotics, pesticides, herbicides and rice or corn syrup adulteration. All testing is done through third-party labs and in our in-house lab to ensure quality and consistency every time.


Four Johnson County Community College students decided to apply for a new exchange program to Russia tailored to environmentally aware college students.
Although they knew they had worked hard, their competition would be from some of the top research universities in the nation. They had little confidence they'd be selected.
Surprise. They got the nod.
Students Kait Bridges, Megan Gladbach, Kendyl McDougald and Emily Reno were selected to take part in the U.S. / Russia Eco-Reps Peer-to-Peer Sustainability Outreach Program, sponsored by a grant from the U.S. State Department and administered by the University of Kansas.
The four will travel to St. Petersburg, Russia, at the conclusion of the spring semester to attend an international exposition and cultural exchange. Kristy Howell, coordinator for JCCC's Center for Sustainability and the team's coach and mentor, will travel with them.
Already the quartet hosted the students from St. Petersburg – mostly master- and doctorate-level scholars who conduct serious research for the good of the planet. The Russians visited during JCCC's Earth Week festivities, which was a pleasant coincidence.
"It was really nice to have them here then," Gladbach said. "They looked exhausted, but I think they had a good time."
The guests also spent days in Lawrence and in Greensburg, Kansas, which was rebuilt using earth-friendly practices following a tornado.
When the JCCC students head to Russia, they'll attend an exposition where they'll present their project.
The project centers first on efforts to quantify student awareness of JCCC's sustainability projects and practices. Second, the team created a four-color brochure to increase awareness of these activities and requested funding support for the printing costs from the Student Sustainability Committee.
"Originally, we had quite a few projects in mind," said Reno. "We thought about starting a community garden, but there's a lot of planning that needs to go into that, and with the two-month timeline (to finish and submit the project), we realized a garden was not going to be feasible."
Gladbach liked the idea of measuring how much students knew about JCCC's sustainability. "Rather than work on another project that goes unnoticed, we decided to bring attention to the ones that already were in place," she said.
They discovered that 77 percent of the students surveyed knew JCCC had its own campus farm, but only 52 percent knew that proceeds from the recycling program go to student scholarships.
When they turned their attention to designing the brochure, they enlisted the help of graphic design student Liz Cannon. Two hundred copies were printed, showing on a campus map the locations of sustainability projects. The brochure also contains fast facts and information on eco-curriculum and learning. It also has information on annual sustainability events, the Student Environmental Alliance (SEA) and the Student Sustainability Committee (SSC).
Membership in these two student groups is what brought the team together.
After hearing about the opportunity through a national call for proposals, Center for Sustainability staff brought the project up at SSC and SEA meetings last October. Through their shared interest in improving sustainable practices on campus, all four students began working soon after to come up with a research proposal to benefit JCCC's campus as a whole when implemented.
"It's wonderful that they were selected, but at first I couldn't believe it," said Howell.
"All the other groups from the U.S. and Russia are from four-year schools with research programs. It's a real honor to be the only community college chosen," she said.


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The November book is wrapping up and that means the stories you see of TV people battling cancer, depression, alcohol and other problems will go away.
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The San Antonio Spurs play the draft better than nearly any NBA team. They're so adept at finding talent that other teams overlook. This year, it looks as though they may have a few tricks up their sleeve.
Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders is reporting that the Spurs are exploring the chance of moving up in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft. They currently have the 29th overall pick in the first round.
Without any second round pick this year, the Spurs were going to be forced to rely on the impact from only the player chosen at number 29.
No deal is necessarily imminent, but it'll be interesting to see what they're going to give up to advance in the draft if a deal does materialize.
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They might end up packaging their current pick with a pick in the future to move up the first round, or they may wish to trade one of the veterans on their roster to a team with enough cap space to take on the contract of the given player.
Whether the Spurs move up from the 29th pick or add a second first round pick through some type of transaction remains to be seen.
The last time the Spurs decided to move up in the draft was in 2011, and it was a huge success. They trade George Hill to the Indiana Pacers for the number 15 pick to select Kawhi Leonard out of San Diego State.
Leonard went on to become the NBA Finals MVP as well as a back-to-back defensive player of the year.
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The Spurs have a fantastic track record with the draft. It'll be interesting to see if there's a specific player they're targeting, because with their eye for talent, there's a great chance that he'll become a future NBA star.
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In the last installment of my "Understanding ETFs" series, we toured the U.S. equity ETF landscape, covering solutions you can use to diversify your portfolio's domestic stock allocation. Today, let's head overseas, to explore how to further diversify your global portfolio by adding ETFs from other developed markets around the globe.
If there's an overnight success story to be savored from 2018, it would be Vanguard's Asset Allocation ETFs. Since their launch earlier this year, their combined assets under management have already exceeded $800 million. What's not to like about gaining access to a low-cost, self-rebalancing globally diversified portfolio with the click of a mouse?
If you've stuck with me through my last three asset location blogs, congratulations. Don't ever let some sissy Iron Man Triathlon champion tell you they've got more endurance than you do. The good news is, we're nearing the end.
When TFSAs were launched in 2009, investors were thrilled with their new tax-free growth potential. However, the new account type also created another asset-location decision to wrap our heads around. We've already explored the impact of asset location between TFSAs vs. RRSPs, as well as between RRSPs vs. taxable accounts.
One of the most common questions I receive from investors is whether it's more tax-friendly to hold equities in their RRSP or taxable accounts first. In this comparison, I'm about to demonstrate that your post-tax asset allocation and asset location both determine your post-tax portfolio value in approximately equal measure – unlike in our TFSA vs. RRSP scenarios.
You know that old saying about how watched pots never boil? That may be true in the kitchen, but your well-managed ETF portfolio still needs a watchful stir now and then if you want it to keep simmering along according to plan. That's what rebalancing is for.
Hang out at a gym for long and, someone will probably ask you: "How much can YOU bench press?" Or is that mostly a guy thing? In any case, investors have a similar custom. Of course we want to know our own rate of return.


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Нови живот () је средњовековни текст који је написао Данте Алигијери између 1292. и 1295. године. Израз је средњовековне дворске љубави у стилу просиметрума, са комбинованом поезијом и прозом. Осим таквог садржаја, познат је и по томе што је писан на италијанском, а не на латинском; са осталим Дантеовим делима, помогло је у формирању тосканског који је постао књижевни језик.

Прво Дантеово песничко дело надахнуто је љубављу према Беатриче Портинари, коју је упознао у најранијој младости и која је одиграла пресудну улогу у његовом животу и стваралаштву. По идеалистичкој концепцији љубави, у духу фирентинске песничке школе  (слатки нови стил), Беатриче је уздигнута до надземаљског симбола — блажен је онај који може посведочити о њеној лепоти, она постаје и мистични вођа људске душе и Бога. Дело обухвата ране Дантеове стихове, који су повезани са дубљим прозним одломцима и коментарима по својој морално-филозофској концепцији и оригиналној конструкцији, обиљу алегорија и младеначкој свежини — то је био "први јаки акорд" који наговештава аутора Божанствене комедије.

Позадина и контекст
Данте говори о овом делу као  — "књижици". Нови живот је прва од две збирке стихова које је Данте написао; друга је Гозба. Нови живот је просиметрум, као и Гозба, што значи да је измешана проза и поезија у стилу Боеција, посебно Утехе философије.

Данте је сваки просиметрум искористио за песме писане у периоду од десет година — Нови живот садржи његова дела од пре 1283. до 1293, док Гозба садржи његова дела од 1294. до Божанствене комедије.

Извори и модели
Проучаваоци Дантеа су идентификовали одређени број модела, који су више, или мање послужили као инспирација за композицију Новог живота. Ти извори илуструју и Дантеов културолошки синкретизам као аутора, уз познавање заоставштине класичне старине, као и филозофско-религијски поглед на развој цивилизације, етичке и духовне норме, са позитивистичког аспекта хришћанства.

 Утеха философије, од Боецијеа
 Библија, Јеванђеља и средњовековне латинске хагиографије
 Провансилска поезија
 Реторика, његовог учитеља Брунета Латинија
 Исповести Светог Августина
 , од Цицерона

Структура
Нови живот садржи 42 кратка поглавља са коментарима 25 сонетa, једне балате, и 4 канцоне; једна канцона је недовршена, прекинута изненадном смрћу Беатриче Портинари, Дантеове љубави.

Дантеови коментари из два дела објашњавају сваку песму, стављајући их у контекст његова живота. Поглавља која садрже песме имају три дела: полу-аутобиографски наративни, лирски који је настао из таквих околности и кратке структуралне напомене песама. Песме чине ток радње, Дантеове љубави за Беатриче, од њиховог првог сусрета (када је он имао осам година, а она девет) до његовог оплакивања њене смрти и крајњег завета да пише о њој "оно што није речено о ниједној другој."

Сваки део коментара изражава развијање Дантеовог појма о романтичној љубави, као првом кораку у духовном развоју, који омогућава божанску љубав. Дантеов неуобичајени приступ делу, преко личних догађаја и искустава, обраћање читаоцима и писање на италијанском језику, место латинског представља прекретницу европске поезије, у којој су многи писци напустили маниристички стил и форме средњег века, ради једноставнијег и непосреднијег стила.

Личности
Данте је желео да сакупи и објави поезију о његовој љубави за Беатриче, уз објашњења аутобиографског контекста структуре дела, уз наглашавање експозиторне структуре сваке песме, као помоћ за пажљивије читање. Иако је резултат оваквог његовог приступа прекретна тачка у развоју емоционалне аутобиографије
, као и сва средњовековна дела је још увек врло далеко од модерне аутобиографије. Но, ипак, Данте и његова публика су били заинтресовани за емоцију и дворску љубав, како се развија иста, како се изражава у стиху, како оживљава вечите истине (посебно божански створен свет), и како љубав доноси благослов души и приближава је Богу.

Имена људи, укључујући и Беатриче, наводе се без презимена, или било каквих детаља који би могли да помогну читаоцу да идентификује те људе од осталих грађана Фиренце. Једино се користи име "Беатриче", јер је и њено право име, али и симбол божанског надахнућа и лепоте. Имена и људи имају и метафорично значење.

Још један значајан детаљ је што Данте све време избегава да именује чак и тачне локације у делу — Фиренца се наводи као Град, поменути град, тај град..., река Арно, као речица, поток, та река. Ово вешто избегавање, слично као и оно намерно у Комедији, својеврсно је књижевно пророчанство догађаја који ће Дантеу са Фиренцом тек уследити.

У поглављу -{XXIV}-, "Осетих у своме срцу како застор дух заљубљени диже" (), Данте пише о сусрету са Љубави, која тражи од песника да јој укаже част на прави начин.

Данте не наводи ни своје име у Новом животу. Гвида Кавалкантија ословљава као "првог пријатеља", своју сестру као "нека госпа блага и млада...", Беатричиног брата као "неко тако близак блаженој". Читалац је увучен у комешање емоција и поетску борбу неименованог аутора, у његовој глави и све људе који га окружују, који су у вези са потрагом за Љубаљу његовог ума.

Нови живот је врло битан за разумевање његових осталих дела, као и контекста његових осталих дела, пре свега Комедије.

Улога Амора
Поред лика Беатриче, свакако централно, ако не и најважније место заузима персонификовани лик Амора.

Штавише, усред дела, y почетним поглављима, Амор, некада римски бог љубави, постаје његов господар , симбол његовог хуманистичког агапизма, -{spiritus movens}- читавог дела и његових ликова. Кроз развој дела и развој песника и других ликова, Амор, који симболише Бога, прелази на лик Беатриче, да би се у централном делу Беатриче преобразила у Амора — односно уметник поистовећује значење Амора са значењем Беатриче. Тако, иницијативно, племенита љубав коју Данте дисекцира, служи да уздигне човека на виши ниво. Ниво идеје, ниво алегорије и метафоре, у маниру средњовековног писања тако достиже свој поетски максимум код Дантеа.

Он сам разграничава у поглављу -{XXV}- како треба ословљавати Амора и на који начин он о њему говори — инспирисан Аристотелом, али и схоластичким учењима.

Амор тера Дантеа, као телесно и метафизичко биће — као крилати Анђео, као Бог, као манифестована савршена дама Беатриче да га слави, у стиховима и у његовом уму — речима и делом, да на ту врсту неоплатонске похвале љубави, младости, али и пијетозној, божанској лепоти и савршености која испуњава срца људи, да га хвале и други.

Структура и теме
Структура дела се може поделити на три дела, према три главна тренутка у животу аутора: Прву фазу, у којој му Беатриче отпоздравља, што је извор среће и спасења, другу фазу у којој му не узвраћа поздрав, што га доводи у стање дубоке патње, али и сазревања и трећу у којој Беатриче умире и више нема односа између песника и ње, већ између песника и њене душе.

Данте прича како је први пут срео са њених девет година (број чија се чудесна симболика, која јасно указује на Свето тројство, понавља више пута у делу). Обнавља је као своју музу са 19 година (1283), после сна у коме му она једе срце, и настанка првог Дантеовог сонета, који тумачи његов пријатељ Гвидо Кавалканти. Он се, убрзо, како би скренуо да је заљубљен у Беатриче од других, крије иза других жена. Међутим, убрзо му Беатриче више не узвраћа поздраве, јер се прочуло да он доноси невоље девојкама које воли и он пада у очајање.

Беатриче је умрла 1290. чиме се завршава други део дела. О њеној смрти, песник не говори много. Песнику у око пада друга дама која га посматра са прозора , о песник ускоро схвата да га та дама не интресује, и да једино преко љубави за Беатриче може стићи до Бога, о чему расправља у последњим поглављима дела, са ходочасницима из Рима.

Песничке визије му приказују Беатриче у божјој слави, на небу и он одлучује да о њој не пише, док не буде достојан тога.

У другим уметностима
Дело Хенрија Холидеја Данте среће Беатриче код Понте Санта тринита (1883) инспирисано је Новим животом, као и дело Дантеа Габријела Росетија Поздрављање Беатриче  (1859).

Извори

Спољашње везе
 Енглески превод — -{The New Life, translated by Charles Eliot Norton}-
 Италијански превод — -{La Vita Nuova (HTML)}-

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Q: Tracking in chapter titles with titlesec I've been trying to add tracking (letter spacing) to my chapter titles with titlesec, but to no avail.
I'm using fontspec and XeTeX, so microtype isn't available to me. Another post said this can be done with \addfontfeatures{LetterSpace=XXX}, but the tracking remains the same.
I'm a TeX newbie, so I'm not sure where the error is in my MWE.
Here's an image and the code I used to produce it:

\documentclass{book}
\usepackage{lipsum}
\usepackage{fontspec}
\usepackage{titlesec}
\usepackage{fmtcount}

\newcommand{\ttlspc}{\addfontfeatures{LetterSpace=20}}
\titleformat{\chapter}[display]{}
    {\ttlspc\filcenter\normalfont\Large\bfseries Part\ \Numberstringnum{\thechapter}}
    {.2cm}
    {\ttlspc\normalfont\Large\itshape\filcenter}

\begin{document}
\chapter{TheNameOfTheChapter}
\lipsum[1]
\end{document}

What can be done to solve my problem?

A: There are two problems; one is minor and is in the fact that you must declare \setmainfont in order to apply \addfontfeatures.
The second problem is due to the fact that you're overriding \ttlspc by saying `\normalfont after it.
\documentclass{book}
\usepackage{lipsum}
\usepackage{fontspec}
\usepackage{titlesec}
\usepackage{fmtcount}

\setmainfont{Latin Modern Roman} % or whatever font

\newcommand{\ttlspc}{\addfontfeatures{LetterSpace=20}}
\titleformat{\chapter}[display]{}
    {\filcenter\normalfont\ttlspc\Large\bfseries Part\ \Numberstringnum{\thechapter}}
    {.2cm}
    {\normalfont\ttlspc\Large\itshape\filcenter}

\begin{document}
\chapter{TheNameOfTheChapter}
\lipsum[1]
\end{document}

Don't use letter spacing unless you're doing all caps or caps and small caps: see http://webtypography.net/2.1.7
Here's a possibility with spaced small caps:
\documentclass{book}
\usepackage{lipsum}
\usepackage{fontspec}
\usepackage{titlesec}
\usepackage{fmtcount}
\setmainfont{Hoefler Text}
\newfontfamily{\romanspaced}{Hoefler Text}[
  LetterSpace=15
]

\newcommand{\ttlspc}{\addfontfeatures{LetterSpace=20}}
\titleformat{\chapter}[display]{}
    {\filcenter\normalfont\romanspaced\Large\scshape Part\ \Numberstringnum{\thechapter}}
    {.2cm}
    {\normalfont\normalsize\romanspaced\scshape\filcenter}

\begin{document}

\chapter{The Name Of The Chapter}

\lipsum[1]

\end{document}

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Kenya's Maasai Mara Reserve has been named one of the new Seventh Wonders of the World in a poll of experts conducted by ABC Television's Good Morning America. The incredible annual migration of over a million Wildebeest from the Serengeti plains to the Mara has been described as being one of the most awe inspiring sights on earth, and a broadcast on US morning television took this spectacle into millions of American homes.
Maasai Mara Game Reserve has been named one of the new Seventh Wonders of the World in a poll of experts conducted by ABC Television's Good Morning America. The incredible annual migration of over a million Wildebeest from the Serengeti plains to the Mara has been described as being one of the most awe inspiring sights on earth, and a broadcast on US morning television took this spectacle into millions of American homes.


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I once saw Chloe Chaidez do a backflip off a kick drum, so needless to say she's one worth watching. At just 22, Chaidez and her band KITTEN have already shared the stage with iconic female-fronted acts such as Garbage and No Doubt, not to mention rock antihero Courtney Love. With influences ranging from Jarvis Cocker of Pulp, to Annie Lennox, Chaidez's is a sonic force to be reckoned with. I caught up with Chloe in my garden on Metropolitan avenue, to pick her brain about the songwriting process, leaving Los Angeles, and the mythology of New York City.
Michelle Rose: You've been playing music and recording for almost a decade now, and you're only 22! You signed a major record deal as a teenager, correct?
Chloe Chaidez: That's right. I started KITTEN when I was 15, and signed with Atlantic Records not long after. It was an overwhelming time. I was at peak teenage angst and my parents were finalizing their divorce. Life was a bit complicated.
MR: It's hard to imagine getting that sort of opportunity at such a young age. It must have been pretty intense.
CC: Totally. It came with this false sense of invincibility. I was constantly playing with fire, not understanding how vulnerable I was. We had this one show in San Francisco – it was just after my 15th birthday – and afterwards a man in a T. Rex shirt came up to me. He told me what an amazing show it was, said he had a gift for me, and slipped something in my pocket. When I got to my hotel room later I realized it was heroin. And I tried it. I don't know why. I was standing over the toilet about to flush it and just thought, "Why not?". I spent the evening curled up in a ball listening to Sigur Ros. I was so dumb and so lucky that my experience with the drug began and ended there. I'm in disbelief when I look back, which I've been doing a lot lately.
MR: Wow that's insane. So you've been in a reflective place?
CC: [Laughs] I guess! I've been trying really hard to put more of myself into these songs, to be less vague. I'm able to articulate what I couldn't then. There's this line on a new song: "I'm closing my eyes but the fear stays the same, I'm turning back into the girl that I was. And everyone's acting like I haven't changed, but I know the things that I've done." That sums a lot of it up.
MR: You've had some lineup changes and you're based in New York now…
CC: New York is magical! I love Los Angeles, but you can't beat the opportunity and excitement of the 8 million people buzzing around each other here. I fell in love with this place while I was briefly living at the Silent Barn [the renowned, all-ages venue in Brooklyn] back in 2014. I've wanted to live and work here ever since, but commitments kept me flying back and forth between here and LA. The guys I'm working with now gave me a reason to stay. We've just been so inspired. And it's been fun to be around these native New Yorkers. I had never met anyone like these guys before coming to the east coast. They're obnoxious! They're cosmopolitan and into eclectic music, but they have this outer borough, townie thing that they cannot shake. Like some weird mash up of Tony Soprano, Brian Eno, and Oasis.
MR: Your last full length record came out three years ago. Have you been working on the follow up this whole time?
CC: I came back to the west coast spring of 2015 for some shows with Courtney Love and OK GO. These dates were all in California and surrounding states, so it made sense at the time to stay in LA. I brought [my collaborator] Dave back with me from New York and we made the Heaven Or Somewhere in Between EP with my former collaborator/manager, Chad [Anderson]. There was a ton of inspiration for that EP, but when it came time to write the proper follow up, the three of us couldn't seem to get on the same page. Dave and I were in a similar place, but Chad and I just had different visions. You work with someone so closely for a decade- through ups and downs, and national tours, and album cycles- it's an intense relationship. It gets really hard when the juju deflates and the lack of connection turns to shouting matches. I knew I had to move on. It wasn't an easy thing to do, but I'm here now, and it's good.
MR: I'm sorry I just have to ask about.Courtney Love?!!! What's she like?
CC: [Laughs] I've had the privilege and honor to open for a lot of great bands over the years. It''s been very educational. Courtney Love was dope. I'm gonna be honest, unlike a lot of my friends I didn't grow up listening to Hole. But after being around her for a bit I think she's kind of my fantasy rock n' roll big sister. She really plays the best character with her demeanor and the hilarious shit that she says. I didn't really get to talk to her too much, unfortunately, but I admired and took notes from afar.
MR: I feel like you have a very clearly defined sonic relationship with your visuals. Your music and your style, your Instagram – everything is really cohesive and striking. It's modern, but it's also retro. Would you say that you're inspired by nostalgia? Do you feel like you're inspired by those decades that have gone by?
CC: That's sweet of you to say! I feel inspired by anything now, or from 200 years ago that speaks to me. I tend to go for an imagery that has somewhat of a sex appeal. I don't mean skin, or a picture of a nipple – this, too can be great – but imagery that has allure. Anything too overt can take away from your goal statement. This is what I strive for in my own style as well. I love Bryan Ferry, he my aesthetic God. I also love Annie Lennox, Dale Bazio, although they get a bit colorful at times. When I am referencing images for my own visuals, I try not to limit myself to any particular decade because I think that can be crippling. I carry that same philosophy in the music.
MR: Do you want to talk about where you've been recording the new record, LP2? In Chelsea right?
CC: Yeah, we've been working in Chelsea nights and weekends and weekdays in Greenpoint. It's been amazing. Manhattan is a whimsical place, fantastical in nature. Artists can't afford to live here, of course, but it's aura is still conducive to making art. Being in Greenpoint always feels like home. I think both energies live on this new record. Both the lifestyle fantasy, the smell of fancy champagne, expensive horderves, and the reality of finding myself in an environment where I'm comfortable and trust the people I work with. I really feel like me, and the record reflects that.


Magic Shifts is the 8th book in Ilona Andrews, Kate Daniels series. I haven't read this series before and while reading the start I quickly realised there was quite a bit of back story that I had missed out on. As the story goes on its pretty easy to catch up so even if you haven read the other books in the series you can quite easily read this without being disadvantaged. Truthfully all it does it gives you another 7 books to locate after you finish this one!
I was expecting something a little different when I first started this book, but can happily say that although there was a lot more detective work than im used to it was still a delight to read this book. It was beautifully written, gave a chance for fans to reunite with some older characters while introducing new characters too. We have the bad guys, the good guys and those in between, what else could you possibly ask for in a story?
Kate and Curran are our main characters of the story who left their pack at the end of book 7 to start over on their own away from the politics of being in a pack and all the fighting. They are supposed to run their small business while living in isolation away from the pack to truly decide on whether their decision is the right one. Their story tale life stops as suddenly as it begins when they learn their good friend, Eduardo has gone missing. They have no choice but to help trace down what has happened and in doing so risk invading pack space.
This book has so much going on it and makes it very easy to get addicted to what is going to happen next. Between fighting off gory ghouls, giants and djinns they also have to tread carefully around the pack which all makes for a pretty heavy session of reading. Magic Shifts also reintroduces older characters that help/hinder throughout which leaves the reader wondering who will be in the next story and whether their predictions will run true.
Magic Shifts also allows Kate to grow as a peson from what she was like before Curran through to what she is experiencing now. I feel like she has nearly come full circle and its exciting to see what with unfold for her next.
I am super excited to read this. I do want to read the series in order and am on book five, so it might be a little while. But I am very curious to see how Kate and Curran get to this point of leaving the pack. Great review. Happy Weekend.


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La Superliga e Futbollit të Kosovës 2018-2019 (chiamata ufficialmente IPKO Superliga e Futbollit të Kosovës per motivi di sponsorizzazione) è stata la 20ª edizione del massimo campionato di calcio kosovaro. La stagione è iniziata il 18 agosto 2018 e si è conclusa il 19 maggio 2019. Il  era il detentore in carica del titolo. Il  ha vinto il torneo per la terza volta nella sua storia.

Stagione

Novità
Al termine della stagione 2017-2018, sono retrocessi  e . Dalla Liga e Parë sono stati promossi  e . Mentre invece si sono salvate ai play-out  e  che hanno vinto rispettivamente contro  e .

Regolamento
Le 12 squadre partecipanti si sfidano in un girone di andata, ritorno e andata per un totale di 33 giornate.
La squadra campione del Kosovo si qualifica per il primo turno di qualificazione della UEFA Champions League 2019-2020.
La nona e la decima affrontano i play-out rispettivamente contro la terza e la quarta classificata della Liga e Parë.
Le ultime due classificate retrocedono direttamente in Liga e Parë.

Squadre partecipanti

Classifica finale

Legenda:
      Campione del Kosovo e ammessa alla UEFA Champions League 2019-2020
  Partecipano ai play-out.
      Retrocesse in Liga e Parë 2019-2020.

Risultati

Partite (1-22)

Partite (23-33)

Spareggi promozione/retrocessione

Statistiche

Individuali

Classifica marcatori

Collegamenti esterni

Calcio nel 2018
Calcio nel 2019
2018-2019


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A must ...take an hour out of your day and spend it here! Great history! My toddler got to ring a bell and enjoyed watching the train display in the caboose. Staff has excellent knowledge.
Spotted this inside the Amtrak station and went in. Great pictures of steam trains working this area and the importance they played in commerce at the time. It's small and they asked for donations -no admission fee. Enjoyed it.
it may be small but it had a lot of informative stuff. we just happened to be there when they were working on the tracks behind the museum. we got to watch them but two patches in the track for the big trains.
A wonderful jewel for railroad buffs. I took my grandson for a visit and we were treated like first class passengers. Make sure you take the opportunity to visit this awesome museum.
small place to check out-nice little museum. kids enjoyed it=always good when that happens. worth checking out if in area.
Enjoyed walking through memory lane. Lots of nostalgia and interesting artifacts that were very cool. My grandkids loved it. Definitely worth the trip..not a waste of time.
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The hype and nerdom were real for this move. Maybe that is why it was an overall disappointment in my books, but that ending scene was nothing less than glorious.
The movie started off poorly but as it progressed it got noticeably better. Maybe it was just me, but the opening was by far the worst part of the movie but it quickly got better. While the first act was forgettable the movie found its stride during the first Death Star test, the movie never looked back. From fantastic Easter eggs (highlighted and allusions to Obi-Wan Kenobi and an appearance by Grand Moff Tarkin) to action scenes and plot twists.
While the first act was forgettable the third act was amazing, the second act was ranged from good to great. While it found lows on the platform scene (which, to be clear, had bright spots) the highs from the council meeting onward outweighed the average.
What kind of review would this be if I did not talk about the third act? It was established before the movie was released that it underwent extensive reshoots and that clearly paid off. The interlocking space battle, ground scenes, and heist fit perfectly and kept you on the edge of your seat even though you knew the ending and that ending was fantastic. To call it a fight scene would be too generous to the rebels. It was a complete slaughter by Darth Vader and that was everything I wanted. Going into the movie the biggest desire I had was that scene and it delivered. In the end, I would argue this ending was easily the best two minutes of any Star Wars movie and of the greatest, and if I may dare, the greatest, final two minutes of any movie I have seen. Of course, the scene with Princess Leia afterwards tied Rouge One and A New Hope together perfectly.
I have to give one last commendation to the movie; they killed off all the main characters. That is something few movies have it in them to do and even fewer superhero/action movies do. They successfully tied the final loose ends in the stand alone flick with some of the best kill-off sequences of all time.
All in all, this movie was a 7 out 10 without the final two minutes, but a solid 9 out of 10 with it.
Great Review. My thoughts exactly!