text:
Home/Knowledge Base/Location Comparison
Shelf Days
/ Author: Joe Foster
The charts and graphs in Edelweiss Analytics show activity based on a customizable Shelf Days measurement,which allows you to set your own parameters for what you would consider your high and low-performing titles.
Shelf Days are based on a simple calculation:
(Copies On Hand) X (Days Since Last Activity)
This calculation creates a simple index number that can quickly let you know how a title is 'performing' at your library. For example, if you have 4 copies of a title on hand, and one was checked out yesterday, you'll have a nice and low index number of "4."
(4 copies) X (1 Day Since Last Activity)
Conversely, if you have 4 copies on hand and you last circ'd a copy a year ago, that title's index number will be "1460" (4 copies on hand) x (365 days since last activity)=1460. That 1460 would indicate that this title is relatively stale and you likely own more copies than is necessary.
The idea is that you can set the graph to portion out your collection according to title 'performance.' Fresh/Hot titles have not been sitting for long without some positive action, while stale titles have been languishing for quite some time. Since this is a relative distinction, you're in control of these values in your Analytics graphs.
The default "Fresh" index is set to "90." This would be a single title that has been sitting idle on the shelf for less than 3 months, or a title with 5 copies that have been sitting for less than 18 days…or a title with a dozen copies on hand that has been on the shelf for about a week. The more copies of a title you have, the more "urgent" the situation, so to speak, as you've made a much larger investment in that title. To justify that investment, that stack of books should really be showing some circulation activity.
You'll likely find that you'll fine-tune these distinctions according to your personal preferences as you work with these tools.
Based on the Shelf Days parameters you set, your pie graph will portion out those 200 titles, in the above example, according to how they've performed. So, new and recently circulated titles will show as "Owned-Fresh/Hot," while those titles that have been languishing for a while will show as "Owned-Stale/Cool." You will also see titles that show as "Owned-Stable", "Not Owned," and "Not Owned-On Order." Your dashboard lane will show a sampling of the titles that fit these descriptions. You'll see a color-coded flame icon with an activity index number under each title. Hovering your mouse over that number will give additional detail about that particular title.
As mentioned above, in each of the different dashboard lanes, you can customize how your titles sort out according to this Shelf Days number. Here's an example from the Most Popular Titles lane:
When you've selected the group of titles you'd like to view in the resulting graph, you can edit the view by changing your Market, the Time Frame, or any of the other choices in the Lane Preferences. By clicking the little gear, the choices become yours to make.
Clicking View Titles in Grid (or reversing the action by Collapse Title Grid) in the upper-right hand corner of the lane you are in will take you to a detailed list of titles and their market data, as well as your own data:
Find details about reading this graph here.
Copyright © 2020. Above the Treeline. All rights reserved.


Please indicate who to notify in case of emergency.
What kind of treatments have you received?
List any Hospitalizations & Surgeries (Include date and palce).
Do you have, or are you any of the following?
Please tell us of any other problems you would like to discuss.


On October 6, more than 450 guests gathered in Chicago's City Winery for Rocktoberfest-Chicago and raised nearly $115,000 for the host organization, A Leg To Stand On (ALTSO), a New York-based non-profit that provides free orthopedic care to children in the developing world. Guests enjoyed an incredible night of rock & roll music performed by members of the Chicago alternative investment and financial services community.
Rocktoberfest-Chicago's 2016 success is no exception to the organization's history in Chicago and long-standing New York-based fundraiser, Hedge Fund Rocktoberfest. This year ALTSO will celebrate its 13th Annual Hedge Fund Rocktoberfest in New York, to be held on Thursday, October 27 at the Hard Rock Café in Times Square from 7pm to midnight.
Hedge Fund Rocktoberfest gathers over 1,200 colleagues, friends, current and prospective clients annually to enjoy the performances of musically talented members from the alternative investment and finance industries. You will not want to miss the most memorable and unique fundraiser held in the heart of the financial capital. Individual and group discounted tickets are available until noon the day of the event, Thursday, October 27th and will be $350 at the door thereafter.
Alongside lead sponsor SociétéGénérale, other sponsors this year include: Asset Inventories, Back In The Game Therapy, BNP Paribas, BlackRock, Broadridge, CGI, CME Group, Cortland Capital, Cowen Prime Services, Credit Suisse, Felice, GlobeTax, Intercontinental Exchange, Jacobs Asset Management, J.P. Morgan, KBW, Lyxor Asset Management, MKP Capital, Piper Jaffray, Quanteam, RTP Technology, Sandler Capital, Talan LLC, Wedbush, Weeden Prime, Wells Fargo and others.
ALTSO is a non-profit organization providing free orthopedic care including prosthetic limbs, orthotic devices, mobility aids, corrective surgery and rehabilitative care to children in the developing world. Its mission is to offer children who have lost their limbs in traumatic accidents or suffer from congenital disabilities the physical capabilities to access the opportunities and self-esteem earned through education, work and mobility.
Founded in 2002 by C. Mead Welles, CEO of hedge fund Octagon Asset Management, and Dr. Dinesh Patel, Chief of Arthroscopic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and Associate Clinical Professor at Harvard Medical School, ALTSO operates 11 programs in 9 countries throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America. Since its inception, ALTSO has provided treatment to more than 15,000 children.


These Terms will apply to any contract between us for the supply of Software (Contract). Please read these Terms carefully and make sure that you understand them before ordering any Software from our site. Please note that before placing an order you will be asked to agree to these Terms. If you refuse to accept these Terms, you will not be able to order any Software from our site.
These Terms relate to the supply of Software to consumers. These terms also apply to businesses except where indicated. Clause 16 only applies to businesses.
By using our site in any manner you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1.1 Our site, www.eaworkplace.com is operated by Ability Engineering Limited. Our registered office is Ability Engineering Limited c/o Mainstream Accountancy Services, 527 Moseley Road, Birmingham, B12 9BU. Our main trading address is The Barn, Gwern y Bustach, Partrishow, Abergavenny, NP7 7LT, U.K..
(b) If we have to contact you, we will do so by e-mail to the address you provide to us in your order.
Business customers should refer to clause 16.11 in relation to notice.
2.1 The software listed on our site for purchase is Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect related products (Software).
2.2 If you purchase any Software from our site, you will not receive a physical item or ownership of the Software. You will receive a licence key which is a non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the Software, plus access to download the Software.
2.3 We are not able to install the Software for you and by purchasing the Software you are not entitled to receive updates unless within your support subscription. You must install and use the Software for personal use (if you are a consumer) on one piece of computer equipment only and for the purpose it was created.
2.4 Our site will provide outline information in relation to the functionality of Software and any relevant compatibility requirements of which we can reasonably be expected to be aware. It is therefore your responsibility to ensure the facilities and functions of the Software meet your requirements.
5.1 You may only purchase Software from our site if you are at least 18 years old.
6.1 We amend these Terms from time to time to take account for any changes in relevant laws or regulatory requirements or if our processes change.
6.2 Every time you order Software from us, the Terms in force at the time of your order will apply to the Contract between you and us.
7.1 Our site will guide you through the steps you need to take to place an order for Software. Our order process allows you to check and amend any errors before submitting your order to us. Please take the time to read and check your order and make sure it is complete and accurate at each page of the order process and before submitting it to us.
7.3 We will confirm our acceptance to you by sending you an e-mail acknowledging that your order has been placed (Order Confirmation). A contract between us will only be formed when we send you an Order Confirmation.
7.4 If we are unable to supply you with the Software, for example because that Software is no longer available or because of an error in the price on our site as referred to in clause 8.4, we will inform you of this by e-mail and we will not process your order. If you have already paid for the Software, we will refund you the full amount charged as soon as possible.
8.1 The price of the Software will be as quoted on our site at the time you submit your order. We take all reasonable care to ensure that the price of the Software is correct at the time when the relevant information was entered onto our site. However, please see clause 8.4for what happens if we discover an error in the price of Software you ordered.
8.2 Prices for our Software may change from time to time, but changes will not affect any order you have already placed.
8.3 The price of Software listed on the website does not include VAT or any other applicable taxes. These are added automatically at checkout subject to your location and VAT status.
(b) if the Software's correct price is higher than the price stated on our site, we will contact you as soon as possible to inform you of this error and we will give you the option of continuing to purchase the Software at the correct price or cancelling your order. We will not process your order until we have your instructions. If we are unable to contact you using the contact details you provided during the order process, we will treat the order as cancelled and notify you in writing.
9.1 Payment for the Software must be made using Paypal or a debit or credit card via our online shop http://wwweaworkplace.com/shop.Thisis provided by SWReg and sales are subject to the SWReg terms and conditions https://www.swreg.org/terms_and_conditions.htm. Our site will automatically divert you to the relevant webpage.
Business customers should also refer to Clauses 16.4, 16.5 and 16.7.
10.1 We aim to deliver the Licence keys to you within 48 hours of the Order Confirmation being sent to you. Occasionally our delivery to you may be affected by an Event Outside Our Control. See clause 14for our responsibilities when this happens.
10.2 Delivery of an order shall be completed when we send the licence key to the e-mail address you gave us and provide access to download the Software. The licence key and software will be your responsibility from that time.
10.3 Once we have received payment in full, you will receive a licence key which is a non-exclusive licence to use the Software and an agreement to comply with the terms of the licence. You shall not give the licence key to anyone else and it is for your use only. You have no right (and shall not permit anyone else) to copy, adapt, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, modify, adapt or make error corrections to the Software. We reserve the right to monitor the use of the licence key. You acknowledge that you have no intellectual property rights in or to the Software other than the right to use it in accordance with these terms.
11.1 If we fail to comply with these Terms, we are responsible for loss or damage you suffer that is a foreseeable result of our breach of these Terms or our negligence. Loss or damage is foreseeable if it is an obvious consequence of our breach or if it was contemplated by you and us at the time we entered into this contract. We are not responsible if it is not an obvious consequence of our breach of these Terms, or if it was not contemplated by you and us at the time we entered into the Contract.
11.2 We only supply the Software to you for domestic and private use. You agree not to use the Software for any commercial, business or re-sale purpose and we have no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, loss of corruption of data, information or software or loss of business opportunity.
11.3 We have no liability whatsoever for the functionality of the Software or its compatibility with other pieces of software you may use.
(e) defective Software under the Consumer Protection Act 1987.
Clause 11 does not apply to business customers, they should refer to Clauses 16.6, 16.7, 16.8, 16.9, and 16.10.
12.1 By agreeing to these Terms you consent to the delivery of the licence key/Software purchased by e-mail before the expiry of the 14 day cancellation period as set out in the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 (2013 Regulations). You acknowledge that the cancellation rights set out in the 2013 Regulations do not apply to the Contract.
13.1 We may at our sole and absolute discretion refuse to offer access, allow use of our site or process orders for any person or entity and may change our eligibility criteria at any time without notice to you. Upon termination for any reason all rights granted to you shall cease and you must immediately delete the Software from all computer equipment.
(b) our obligations under the Contract will be suspended and the time for performance of our obligations will be extended for the duration of the Event Outside Our Control until it is over.
15.1 We may transfer our rights and obligations under a Contract to another organisation, but this will not affect your rights or our obligations under these Terms. We will always notify you by posting on our site if this happens.
15.2 You may only transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms to another person if we agree in writing.
15.5 If we fail to insist that you perform any of your obligations under these Terms, or if we do not enforce our rights against you, or if we delay in doing so, that will not mean that we have waived our rights against you and will not mean that you do not have to comply with those obligations. If we waive a default by you, we will only do so in writing, and that will not mean that we will automatically waive any later default by you.
15.6 These Terms are governed by the law of England and Wales. This means a Contract for the purchase of Software through our site and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it will be governed by English law. We agree that the courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any such dispute.
15.8 You acknowledge that in entering into this Contract you do not rely on any statement, representation, assurance or warranty (whether made innocently or negligently) that is not set out in these Terms.
Clause 16 relates to users of our site who are businesses.
16.1 You confirm that you have the authority to bind any business on whose behalf you use our site to purchase Software.
16.2 We only supply the Software for internal use by your business, and you agree not to use the Software for any other purpose. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to ensure that the facilities and functions of the Software as described meet your requirements.
16.3 As a business customer, we may accept, in our absolute discretion, a purchase order (Purchase Order) subject to receipt of payment from you within 30 days of us issuing an invoice to you. In that case, time for payment shall be of the essence.
16.4 Failure to pay the invoice within 30 days will result in interest accruing on the overdue amount at the rate of 4 % per annum above Barclays Bank's base rate from time to time. Such interest shall accrue on a daily basis from the due date until actual payment of the overdue amount, whether before or after judgment. You shall pay the interest together with the overdue amount.
16.5 You shall ensure that the details provided within the Purchase Order are complete and accurate.
16.6 You agree that you shall not have any claim for innocent or negligent misrepresentation or negligent misstatement based on any statement on our site, or in these Terms.
(c) breach of the terms implied by section 13 of the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 (reasonable care and skill).
16.9 Except as expressly stated in these Terms, we do not give any representation, warranties or undertakings in relation to the Software. Any representation, condition or warranty which might be implied or incorporated into these Terms by statute, common law or otherwise is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law.
16.10 We will not be liable for the accuracy of the information provided about the Software, its performance, functionality or compatibility or whether it is fit and/or suitable for your purposes.
(b) A notice or other communication shall be deemed to have been received: (i) delivered personally, when left at our registered office; (ii) if sent by pre-paid first class post or other next working day delivery service, at 9.00 am on the second business day after posting; or (iii) if sent by e-mail, one business day after transmission.


Taking one product is rarely going to be as effective as starting a protocol to address your health from multiple angles. Keeping this in mind we have created some great combo packs that not only help you understand how to combine products to get a cumulative effect but also save you some money in the process!
All of our combo packs are priced at a discount, anywhere from 10%-25% off!
All the high-quality antioxidants you could ever want!
A combo pack for those interested in our bee products at a discount.
Modulate your blood sugar, naturally!
A complete package for food digestion and absorption.
All our best for your immune system.
The same protocol used in our published clinical study on joint health. We have upgraded our MSM-Vitamin C formula to include Acerola (25% Vitamin C).
These herbs work well in balancing the male anatomy.
This combo pack gives you the nutritional tools to stay focused.
This combo pack gives you everything you need to look and feel your best from the outside in, naturally!
Feel like making some smoothies? Supercharge them with the ingredients in this combo pack.
A generous sampler of a variety of HP&D products.
Make your own deliciously unique salad dressings with the help of this combo pack.
All your minerals in one place.
Going traveling? Bring this combo pack with you!


In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA), U.S. forces conducted a precision airstrike near Bani Walid, Libya, on June 6, killing four (4) ISIS-Libya militants.
The United States will not relent in its mission to degrade, disrupt, and destroy terrorist organizations and bring stability to the region. We are committed to maintaining pressure on the terror network and preventing terrorists from establishing safe haven.


text:
Wang Zheng (; born 25 December 1972), also known as Julie Wang, is an airline pilot and an FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) in the United States, where she resides. She is the first Asian woman to circumnavigate Earth in an airplane. Wang is also the first Chinese pilot to fly solo around the world and the eighth woman to do so.

Early life and education
Wang grew up in Harbin, China. Her parents were professors involved in aerospace research.

Wang attended college at Xiamen University and then spent fifteen years as a global advertising executive, before deciding to leave China with the goal of becoming a pilot. Wang relocated to the United States with her husband and daughter in September 2010, and received her pilot's license in 2011. Afterward, she received certification as a fight instructor, and opened a flight school in Florida.

Global circumnavigation
In September 2016, Wang completed a solo circumnavigation of the globe in an airplane, becoming the first Chinese person to fly an airplane solo around the world. She departed westbound from Addison, Texas on August 17, 2016, and paused in California to have ferry tanks installed and obtain FAA approvals for the aircraft modifications. She departed from Merced, California on September 2, 2016, and made stops in Hawaii, the Marshall Islands, Guam, the Philippines, China, Thailand, India, the United Arab Emirates, Greece, Malta, Portugal, the Azores and Newfoundland, before returning to Texas on September 19, thirty-three days later.

Wang made the flight in a Cirrus SR22 modified to hold extra fuel, and covered over  in 155 flying hours (over eighteen flight days) flying over or landing in 24 countries.  Her longest leg was from Merced, California to Honolulu, Hawaii, covering 2,160 nautical miles in 13.8 hours. Her longest day involved the legs from Lisbon, Portugal to Santa Maria Island in the Azores, and then from Santa Maria to St. Johns, Newfoundland, which required her to remain awake for 29 hours.

On November 1, 2016, at Airshow China 2016 in Zhuhai, after the information of the flight was vetted and approved by representatives of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) in China, AOPA China's President, Zhang Feng, presented Wang with a replica bank draft for 1,000,000 Yuan Renminbi (about $150,000).

In April 2020, AOPA China changed their previous position, announced to withdraw such decision and will not deliver the cash award to Zheng Wang.

On November 7, 2016, Wang was presented the key to the City of West Palm Beach by Mayor Jerrie Muoio and the Commissioners of the City of West Palm Beach.

In January 2018, Wang was a featured speaker at the Sebring Sport Aviation Expo where she addressed an audience at the Expo's Young Aviator's Zone (YAZ) on "Inspiring Young Women and Aviators to Achieve their Dreams."

In March 2018, London-based Netflights honored Wang with a spot on its list of the "Top 10 Inspiring Women in Aviation of All Time."

In August 2018, Wang was included on Travel Daily Media's list of "12 Iconic Women in Aviation," celebrating National Aviation Day in the United States.

Lawsuits

In 2014, Chen Wei, a Chinese businessman who had himself circumnavigated the world, put up a prize of 1 million Chinese yuan for the first Chinese woman to fly an airplane around the world. In August 2016 another female Chinese pilot, Jingxian Chen, was reported to be part way through completing the journey, aiming to win the prize. Jingxian Chen, claimed to have completed her flight first and filed a lawsuit against Wang in Beijing, China. Wang's legal representative made a statement saying Jingxian Chen had made false claims.

In March 2018, Wang filed a lawsuit against Chen Wei, the prize founder, for failure to pay her the cash prize he had already awarded her fifteen months earlier at the Zhuhai Airshow. Chen Wei denied the allegations of the complaint. Wang's lawsuit against Chen was dismissed by court.

In 2018, Wang filed a lawsuit in New York County Supreme Court against the Ninety-Nines, a female aviators' organization, saying that they had falsely represented to the public that Jingxian Chen was the first Asian woman to circumnavigate the globe solo, while having two male pilots on board, and finishing her flight ten days after Wang's was completed.

In 2019, Jingxian Chen filed a lawsuit against Wang's husband (and lawyer), accusing him of "fraudulently rewriting history".

References

1972 births
Living people
Chinese women aviators
Women commercial aviators
People from Chongqing
American women aviators

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


The Bienville Monument, erected in 1932, honors the engagement between Ėcor Bienville (now Selma) and the Alibamo Indians on the bluff along the Alabama River.
The Ghosts of the Black Belt: visit any town in Alabama and you will most likely hear a local ghost story. You will hear stories of civil war soldiers, haunted riverboats, spectral visitors at university campuses and many tales of apparitions that either met an early or unwarranted death. Learn more about our ghost stories and watch video interviews and tales.
This museum provides an educational experience for children with disabilities. The museum is a project of the Selma Disabilities Advocacy Program, a non-profit organization in Alabama.
Our mission is to be a Museum and Institute that chronicles and preserves the historic journey for the right to vote that began when the Founding Fathers first planted the seeds of democracy in 1776.
The museum features an 1891 railway depot from the Civil War and Civil Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama.
Riverfront is a twelve-acre park featuring a concrete path, timber bridge and two overlooks to the Alabama River. The park represents the first phase of the city's Riverfront Development plan.
Most known as being home to the Annual Battle of Selma Re-enactment in which actors portray the 1865 Battle of Selma. The park also features a covered bridge leading to Bloch Park.
The Selma Art Guild Gallery features artwork by local artists each month.
Tourists and residents can enjoy boating, fishing, and visiting The Sand Bar, a popular restaurant at the Marina.
The park has approximately 20 RV lots. Call or email Rickdon89@aol.com for rates.
The Back Nine Restaurant & Grill allows visitors the opportunity to play golf and have a good meal! The restaurant serves burgers, appetizers, hand-held snacks, and more. The restaurant is located inside the clubhouse.
The park includes a walking trail with fitness and wellness stations. It is adjacent to the Valley Grande Sports Complex where tee-ball and little league baseball games are held.
A challenging golf course for all skill levels located in Valley Grande, Alabama.
The Museum and Institute chronicles the historical journey for the right to vote that began when the seeds of democracy were first planted by the "founding fathers" in 1776. The founders of the National Voting Rights Museum and Institute envisioned a space that captured the essence of struggles to empower America's people.
Yeargan Farms invites you to celebrate with the pumpkin patch, corn maze, inflatables, games, GiGi's General Store, and more. Admission is charged.


I've been reading about different seed types and the pro's n con's of different types i.e. F1, F2, heirlooms, heritage, OP etc, seems to be a lot of debate about what's best, some of it quite passionate.
What's your opinion/preference, do some of you save seeds regardless of its heritage ?
And probably a daft question but if it doesn't state on my seed packet what type it is can I presume it's OP ?
Heirloom or heritage should be open polinated, as these are seeds that have been saved by gardeners for generations.
Most F1 seeds are labelled as such. They are expensive to produce so the F1 makes them seem more like they are worth the cost. F2 are sometimes labelled as such, sometimes not. You can save seed from either, but you can't be sure what you will get.
Then you also have issues with stuff that cross pollinates easily, so won't come true unless you takes steps to isolate them.
There is loads of info on this site about seed saving, plus they champion and supply OP varieties.
Cheers New Shoot, pretty much what I've read and watched unless it's a USA reviewer, they seem very passionate about GM seeds but I don't think that's an issue for the home grower buying small quantities, yet !!
I'll check that site tomorrow so tyvm for that.
Still confused about seed packets which don't state the type ?
It may be that they only highlight hybrids because of uniform strong production, good for sales, heirlooms etc that you can save seeds from aren't advertised on the packets because it affects sales Or is that me being cynical ?
I save bean seeds, tomatoes, peppers and chilies on a regular basis as these are easy to do. I have saved cucumber seeds as well in the past.
A lot are quite time consuming because you have to leave them in the ground to flower and set seeds. Some are just difficult to keep true like sweetcorn, which is wind pollinated. Squashes need the flowers pollinated by hand, then bagged to keep other pollen out.
Thanks New Shoot, you're a star. Looking forward to the weekend to read up on all this.
You are right if they don't say it is F1 then it is open pollinated.
In America they seem to prefer OP (open pollinated) so they can save seed.
Like New shoot there are all sorts in my seed box, especially F1 brassicas that are bred to be club-root resistant and F1 leeks that are rust-resistant, as I get both of them here. So anything that helps is a bonus..
Interesting thread. The Real Seed company are very good at encouraging seed saving. If you think about it - gardeners in Victorian times and earlier had to save their own seed as they didn't have the internet and didn't have the money to buy new seeds, so they developed their own strains - which we now call Heritage seeds. I save peas, beans, tomatoes (not Sungold unfortunately as its F1) kale and parsnips. I think I will try lettuce this year as well. Some - like carrots - are more difficult as you need to keep a fair number isolated to ensure they pollinate true, and I'd rather eat them!
Which flower seeds will I only have to buy one packet of?
Page created in 0.12 seconds with 36 queries.


text:
Category: CivvyStreet Life
Civvy Life – Alex Knowles
The Further Forces programme has so far helped over 60 people from all roles within the Armed Services to find…
Civvy Life – Darin Tudor
Former RAF engineer, Tudor, has developed an entrepreneurs' toolkit which is an online step by step guide on how to…
Civvy Life – Jim Price
Jim joined the Royal Marines in 2000 retiring as a Major in 2008. During that time he specialised as a…
Civvy Life – Jonathan Young
Jonathan was encouraged by his family to join the Royal Engineers as a 16-year-old in 1996. He Served until 2003,…
Civvy Life – Cath Shephard and Ian Leese
Cath Shephard is Community Manager for Specialist Services at Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust. She left the Forces in 2013…
Civvy Life – Daisy Coleman
Daisy made the best of her opportunities and has continued a career on civvy street in the defence and security…
Civvy Life – Richard Gamble
Former Lance Corporal, Richard Gamble, Served in the Royal Engineers for nine years until he was medically discharged in 2015.…
Civvy Life – Jason Fox
Jason Fox Served for 20 years as a Royal Marine Commando and Special Forces Sergeant. He is best known for…
Civvy Life – Alex McDivitt
By Taylor Ferguson
Alex Served as an Infantry Soldier in the Royal Fusiliers for 22 years before leaving with the rank of Warrant…
Civvy Life – Sarah McCallum
Sarah joined the RAF in 2006, Serving for 12 years in HR before leaving in June this year. Sarah has…
Civvy Life – Gary Faulds left the Army in 2011 and is making a name for himself as a stand-up comedian
Gary left the Army in 2011 and is making a name for himself as a stand-up comedian.
Civvy Life – Lok Gurung
Lok was one of few selected from thousands of applicants to join the Gurkhas in 1993, Serving for 19 years…
Civvy Life – Melvin Pears, MBE
Lieutenant Colonel Pears Served in the Coldstream Guards, transferring to the Irish Guards in 2002. Discharged in 2014 following 39…
Civvy Life – Sarah Stewart
Sarah Stewart established RTG First Aid in 2015. She's a Medical Corps Reservist with the British Army having Served for…
Civvy Life – Andy Reid
Andy Reid joined the Army in 1997 and toured Northern Ireland, Germany, Kosovo and Iraq. After receiving severe injuries on…
Civvy Life – Mick Dawson
Mick Dawson Served with the Royal Marines between 1980 and 1991 and is a Falklands Conflict Veteran. He's about to…
Civvy Life: Andy Grant
Andy joined the Royal Marines at 17, and Served for six and a half years including tours of Iraq and…
Civvy Life – Ryan Goodwin
Ryan Served in the Royal Navy for six years before leaving and joining industrial electronics spare parts and repair firm,…
Returning to Civvy Life
By Civvy Street
Andy returned to the NHS after a 27 year career in the Princess Mary RAF Nursing Service. A desire for…
Civvy Life – Sean Rose, Seated Skier
By Sharon Black
After being severely injured in a skiing accident whilst a Physical Training Instructor Sean Rose was determined not to lose…
Civvy Life: Harry Sowerby – British Military Fitness
Harry Sowerby is a Serving Colour sergeant in the Reserves with F Company 7 Rifles. Having joined in 1994, he…
Civvy Life – David Thomas, Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
David Thomas spent a short time previously in the Military before becoming a Reservist for 13 years in field hospitals. During that…
Civvy Life – Andy Burton, Sea Cadets Volunteer
Andy served in the Royal Navy for over 10 years and is enjoying passing on some of his skills to…
Civvy Life: Steve Cook – Hampshire Hospitals NHS
Steve Cook is the Lifelong Learning Lead at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Here he tells Civvy Street about how…
Civvy Life – Tim Stergiou-Allen, Help For Heroes
After gaining experience in communications with the Royal Navy, Tim has found a role with Military charity, Help for Heroes.…
Civvy Life – Jason Church, Harbour & Jones
After leaving his role as a chef in the Military 20 years ago, Jason Church was uncertain about where life…
Case Study: Nat Hague, Whelan Pest Prevention
After leaving the Army I worked for various big corporates but I found going to the office, negotiating with various levels…
Civvy Life Interview: Shona Purves – Arqiva
Shona Purves is a project manager with Arqiva, a telecommunications company which provides infrastructure and broadcast transmission facilities that has…

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


David Dinsmore (New Albany, Ohio/Miami, Fla.) finished fourth in the men's 10-meter semifinals on Friday to qualify for Saturday's finals at the FINA World Championships.He scored 483.10 points to make his first World Championships final after missing out two years ago. Only Russia's Aleksandr Bondar (509.10), Great Britain's Tom Daley (498.65) and China's Chen Aisen (488.55) scored higher than Dinsmore in the semifinal.
Earlier in the week, Dinsmore won the bronze medal in the mixed 3-meter/10-meter team event with Krysta Palmer.
Jordan Windle (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) also competed in the men's 10-meter event and finished 26th in the preliminaries. Windle finished with 351.75 points, highlighted by 72 points on his inward 3 ½ tuck and 66.60 points on his front 4 ½ tuck. It was his first World Championships competing in an individual event.


The Civil War Trust has partnered with the Buckland Preservation Society to preserve and protect the Buckland Historic district and the Battle of Buckland Mills. Here the Civil War Trust's website lists Buckland Preservation Society's individual directors' success in preserving 91 acres of land in the Buckland Mills Battlefield. Since that was written, additional land in the Buckland Mills Battlefield has been preserved in perpetuity with support from the Civil War Trust, the Department of Interior National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program, the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, Prince William and Fauquier Counties.


Leah definitely went above and beyond her job.
5 stars really isn't enough to measure her amazing work. As first time home buyers, we really couldn't be happier! We came to Leah with a million questions and she answered all of them and walked us through the process. She always responded fast and communicated well. I truly feel that Leah always had our best interest in mind and she genuinely cares for her clients. We have heard horror stories about the home buying process but honestly this was the smoothest process I could have ever imagined. Within a few months of starting the process we are now settling in our dream forever home and have Leah to thank!!
Stephanie helped my husband and I purchase our 1st home.
She was referred to us by a friend and we couldn't have been happier. Stephanie also helped us find a bank for financing that was familiar with the type of loan we wanted to go with. Overall Stephanie walked us through everything from start to finish. She was always very responsive and answered all of our questions no matter how minor they might have been. Even when we had a few hiccups along the road she was right there with us explaining and reassuring us. After our experience with her, we recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor.
I purchased my home with Leah about a month ago.
We have used Julie to both buy and sell our house.
During both transactions she made it as easy as possible and was always on top of everything. After having dealt with some other realtors, it was definitely nice to have someone who was always professional and knew how to handle every situation.
Leah - Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to check how things are.
There is something special about you which is a cut above other agents that I have met.
It was a pleasure to work with Julie Baldino.
A very kind person, helping us with a lot of time and dedication to get the house that we were looking for and not a house to buy quick. It took several houses to go around looking at the good and the bad and we didn't get the pressure with her to get a home which wasn't the right one for us. She always was trying to be sure that we were buying "our house". Once we found it, she took care of every single detail with the seller's Realtor to complete all paperwork, inspections and any requests to the sellers. We are enjoying our house and we have only a big thanks to her because she was on our side at all times and we got "our house". I would refer any of my friends or family to Julie and her team.
Stephanie did everything from helping me get pre-approved for a home loan to getting me the keys to my home once I closed & everything in between.
She worked hard to find me the perfect home within my budget. Stephanie was honest with me with what the pros & cons of each house we looked at & what my expectations would be if I chose that house. This is the 2nd house that she has found for me as well as selling my 1st house for full asking price. I highly recommend that you use her to either listing your existing home, finding you a new home, or both! You won't find a harder working real estate agent than Stephanie Liebman.
Stephanie stuck with me for 10 months while I searched for my perfect home.
She used a few different approaches to manage my expectations and help me balance what I wanted with what I could afford. Finally found my perfect home and she closed the deal. I love my house!
Nicole worked with one of my borrowers to find and purchase her home in Beaverton, Oregon.
Our experience with Leah was absolutely a positive one.
Her professionalism, enthusiasm and awesome work ethic was very impressive. We were very pleased with her and her ability to get things done, how quickly she researched and set up viewing times, how quickly she followed up on any issues that arose during our transaction process. I highly recommend her, and would definitely work with her again, in a heartbeat!!!
My wife and I were buying a second home/eventual retirement home in the Vancouver, Wa.
area and Chris was our first realty contact. The web-site for his agency was very clear and helpful and with the limited time we had to travel from California to Washington Chris arranged several showings on a weekend. He was very patient as we explored our options, ultimately choosing the first place he showed us. We recently closed the deal and one of the most stressful things to us was the various things that needed to be done while we were out of state and he was very helpful ensuring progress with us being remote. I would definitely recommend Chris!
Leah is in a word.
..Wonderful! As first time home buyers with little to no experience and had be receiving the run around from other realtors. Leah worked tirelessly to make sure we were comfortable every step of the way and she taught us a lot about home buying. She may be new to this, but her understanding surpasses her experience. We are so grateful that she found us. Not to mention she found us the house of our dreams in less than 24 hours and we were writing an offer. Beyond her professionalism and attention to detail, she is a lovely person and we are happy to consider her our friend after this process. She went above and beyond on more than one occasion and we couldn't be more happy with our experience!!
Stephanie has helped us buy two homes in Vancouver in the last 5 years.
We really appreciate her level of communication and understanding of our needs. She has great knowledge of the process and perfect contacts to help you in almost any situation. In short we will use her as our agent until we leave the area.
I found Front Door Realty just by browsing through the Internet.
At first I was browsing just because my son and his family live in Vancouver, and my husband and I live in Hawaii. I met Leah Wright while browsing, and made a new friend! Needless to say...after chatting with her, we decided to sell a property on Maui and buy an investment home in Vancouver! Leah and Front Door Realty took very good care of us throughout the whole process....we were in Vancouver when we were closing on our property here, so Front Door arranged for a Notary Public for us and allowed us to use their office! It was wonderful having the "Aloha spirit" displayed while we were away from home! Leah was very professional throughout the whole process, and the staff at Front Door so friendly and helpful!
Julie helped us find our first home 10 years ago, and recently helped us sell that home.
She listens to the client, and asks for our input also. I felt we were able to work as a team. So extremely patient with us as we looked for our next home. She worked miracles in a tough situation we encountered, and was persistent, and really worked hard to get us our home! She is very passionate about her work, and is genuine. I recommend her to everyone!


text:
Short Term Trips
Long Term Service
Join OM Today
God can use anybody who loves Jesus.
You can make a choice to:
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV)
Prayer is one of OM's foundational values. We believe we are here today because of prayer. We would like to invite you to join us as we seek God's face and intercede for nations. God is doing something in our world today and He is calling His people to prayer like we have never seen before. Let's allow things that break God's heart to break our hearts as well.
Prayerfeed
"In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'" —Acts 20:35 (NIV)
Giving towards our ministries makes you a part of our team. We are faced with many needs while working to see vibrant communities of Jesus followers among the least reached people of the world. Your financial support makes this work possible. Thank you!
Short-Term Mission Trips and Long-Term Missionary Service
OM has hundreds of opportunities for all kinds of people interested in mission service. Whether you are a student looking for a year out, a professional wanting to use your skills in mission, or if you are considering becoming a career missionary, you can find many possibilities to serve God in OM!
Changing the way Israelis see church
Christopher faced cultural challenges in teaching the Bible to people interested in learning more...just not in a church building.
'Doing things differently'
"I have found that, working with the different fields, I can help the young people grow in their roles and support the Field strategically – aspects of my career that I loved to do, and now continue to do so," said Van Zyl.
Changing hearts, shaping lives
A young Malaysian experiences the Father's heart for him, which transforms his relationship with his own father.
Loving like a dad
Mateo, from Uruguay, shares how having God as his heavenly father transformed him since he was a young teenager, and how mentors have played a very important role in shaping his life. Now serving with OM in Montenegro as a football coach and youth leader, Mateo seeks to reflect God's love into young lives like a dad.
Start where you are, give what you have
"Two things really helped me grow," says Oxana Marchitan. "Experiencing God's provision when circumstances were desperate; and being challenged to go further than I thought possible by people who saw more in me than I did myself. I want to be someone through whom God can do the same for others."
Subscribe to OM's weekly e-mail News Digest.
Our ministries in over 100 countries and onboard our ship, Logos Hope, focus on:
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8
The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labour. 1 Corinthians 3:8
Relief & Development
...faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. James 2:17
He has sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners... Isaiah 61:1b
Mentoring & Discipleship
He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. Colossians 1:28
"Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous deeds among all peoples." – PSALM 96:3
About OM
OM's History
People of OM
Global Photos
Africa Photos


text:
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using Stormancer.Core;
using Stormancer.Plugins;
using Stormancer.Server;
using Stormancer;
using Stormancer.Diagnostics;

namespace Server.Users
{
    class UsersManagementPlugin : Stormancer.Plugins.IHostPlugin
    {
        private readonly UserManagementConfig _config;

        public UsersManagementPlugin(UserManagementConfig config = null)
        {
            if (config == null)
            {
                config = new UserManagementConfig();
            }
            _config = config;

        }
        public void Build(HostPluginBuildContext ctx)
        {
            ctx.HostStarting += HostStarting;

        }
        private void HostStarting(IHost host)
        {
            host.AddSceneTemplate("authenticator", AuthenticatorSceneFactory);
            host.DependencyResolver.Register<UserManagementConfig>(_config);
            host.DependencyResolver.Register<IUserService, UserService>();
        }

        private void AuthenticatorSceneFactory(ISceneHost scene)
        {
            scene.AddProcedure("login", async p =>
            {
                scene.GetComponent<ILogger>().Log(LogLevel.Trace, "user.login", "Logging in an user.", null);

                var accessor = scene.DependencyResolver.Resolve<Management.ManagementClientAccessor>();
                var authenticationCtx = p.ReadObject<Dictionary<string, string>>();
                var result = new LoginResult();
                var userService = scene.DependencyResolver.Resolve<IUserService>();

                foreach (var provider in _config.AuthenticationProviders)
                {
                    var authResult = await provider.Authenticate(authenticationCtx, userService);
                    if (authResult == null)
                    {
                        continue;
                    }

                    if (authResult.Success)
                    {
                        scene.GetComponent<ILogger>().Log(LogLevel.Trace, "user.login", "Authentication successful.", authResult);

                        result.Success = true;
                        var client = await accessor.GetApplicationClient();
                        result.Token = await client.CreateConnectionToken(_config.OnRedirect(authResult), _config.UserDataSelector(authResult));
                        userService.SetUid(p.RemotePeer, authResult.AuthenticatedId);
                        break;
                    }
                    else
                    {
                        scene.GetComponent<ILogger>().Log(LogLevel.Trace, "user.login", "Authentication failed.", authResult);

                        result.ErrorMsg = authResult.ReasonMsg;
                        break;
                    }
                }
                if (!result.Success)
                {
                    if (result.ErrorMsg == null)
                    {
                        result.ErrorMsg = "No authentication provider able to handle these credentials were found.";
                    }
                }

                if (result.Success)
                {
                    scene.GetComponent<ILogger>().Log(LogLevel.Trace, "user.login", "User logged in.", null);
                }
                else
                {
                    scene.GetComponent<ILogger>().Log(LogLevel.Trace, "user.login", "User failed to log in.", null);
                }
                p.SendValue(result);
            });

            foreach (var provider in _config.AuthenticationProviders)
            {
                provider.AdjustScene(scene);
            }

        }
        private Dictionary<string, string> GetAuthenticateRouteMetadata()
        {
            var result = new Dictionary<string, string>();

            foreach (var provider in _config.AuthenticationProviders)
            {
                provider.AddMetadata(result);
            }

            return result;
        }
    }

    public class LoginResult
    {
        public bool Success { get; set; }

        public string Token { get; set; } = "";

        public string ErrorMsg { get; set; } = "";
    }

}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


hl-dryoffset develops, produces and delivers world class dry-offset prepress and direct laser engraved plates to demanding customers all over the world. Visit hl-dryoffset.com to see how our dry-offset department delivers printed packaging of the highest quality.
Would you like to raise your dry-offset printing quality to another level? Would you like to offer dry-offset printing as real competition to IML, label and shrink sleeve?


Various influenza viruses are spreading around the globe among wild birds, but fortunately, few gain the ability to jump to humans. However, those that do, and are able to then spread efficiently from person to person, cause global epidemics, such as the infamous pandemic of 1918, which infected one fifth and killed an estimated 2.7 percent of the world's population. Occasionally, one of these viruses is exceptionally lethal. For example, H5N1 has killed more than half of the humans it has infected. The specter of such a virus becoming easily transmissible among humans truly frightens public health officials. But understanding the mechanisms of transmission could help microbiologists find ways to mitigate major epidemics.
Based on this and another study, "…surveillance should include phenotypic assessment of the [hemagglutinin] activation pH in addition to sequence analysis," Dermody writes.
The journal carefully considered whether to publish the paper, because it raised issues of "dual use research of concern" (DURC), writes Dermody. DURC is defined as "Life sciences research that, based on current understanding, can be reasonably anticipated to provide knowledge, information, products, or technologies that could be directly misapplied to pose a significant threat with broad potential consequences to public health and safety, agricultural crops and other plants, animals, the environment, materiel, or national security," according to a US government policy document. However, both the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the St. Jude Institutional Biosafety Committee concluded that the study failed to meet the definition of DURC. Clinching the case, "the addition of the key mutation in the Russell paper to other previously reported mutations would not result in an even more virulent H5N1 influenza virus," says Dermody.
A copy of the research manuscript can be found online at http://bit.ly/asmpr0213b. The manuscript of the accompanying editorial can be accessed at http://bit.ly/asmpr0213c. Both are scheduled to be formally published in the May 2013 issue of the Journal of Virology.
The Journal of Virology is a publication of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM). The ASM is the largest single life science society, composed of over 39,000 scientists and health professionals. Its mission is to advance the microbiological sciences as a vehicle for understanding life processes and to apply and communicate this knowledge for the improvement of health and environmental and economic well-being worldwide.


St. Valentine is the patron saint of lovers.
In Greek myth, Proteus was a sea god who could change shape. The name suggests that Shakespeare's Proteus frequently changes his mind.
10Even as I would when I to love begin.
Stop trying to persuade me, Proteus. Young homebodies have dull minds. If you weren't so tied to the girl you love, I'd ask you to come with me to see the distant wonders of the world rather than waste your youth living aimlessly as a sluggard at home. But, since you're in love, love constantly and thrive in your love. I would do the same were I in love.
Are you going now? Goodbye, Valentine, my dear friend! Think of me when you happen to see some rare and noteworthy object in your travels. Wish me happiness, too, when you have good fortune. And if you're ever in danger, trust that my prayers will protect you, for I will pray for you, Valentine.
And on a love book pray for my success?
As opposed to the Bible. Valentine implies that Proteus makes love his religion.
a book about love , I suspect?
20Upon some book I love I'll pray for thee.
I'll pray for you on a book I love.
How young Leander crossed the Hellespont.
In classical myth, Leander swam across the Hellespont each night to see his love, Hero. But he drowned in a storm during his crossing one night.
Leander crossing the Hellespont .


The path is sometimes a big security problem. It is a very common way to hack into a system using some mistakes in path settings. It is easy to make Trojan horse attacks if hacker gets root or other users to execute his versions of commands.
he executes ls command of hacker's.
Indirectly, this same applies to all the programs that are executed as root. Any of the important daemon processes should never execute anything that some other user can write into. In some systems, /usr/local/bin is allowed to contain programs with less strict security screening - it is just removed from the path of the root user. However, if it is known that some daemon executes 'foo' using path '/usr/local/bin/:...', it may be possible to cheat daemon to execute '/usr/local/bin/foo' instead of '/bin/foo'. Likely anybody who can write to '/usr/local/bin' is able to break into the system.
It is very important to consider in what order the directories are in the path. If /usr/local/bin is before /bin, it is a security risk - if it is after, it is not possible to overwrite command /bin/foo with some localized modification in /usr/local/bin/foo.
In Linux it should be remembered that the path evaluation is done in the operating system call level. Everywhere where an executable file path is given you can give a short name that is searched at least from /bin and /usr/bin - likely from many other places as well.


text:
Citizens alone against crime
Nikos Konstandaras
A chronic and systemic problem in Greece is lackadaisical law enforcement, which undermines citizens' sense of security and shakes their faith in justice.
The state's weak efforts to impose order and safeguard social tranquillity force citizens either to endure lawlessness, or to confront the lawbreakers themselves, or to find ways to exploit the situation to their own ends, thus ensuring that the cycle of antisocial behavior does not end. From major criminals' impunity to the smokers at the next table, it is usually up to citizens themselves to demand that the law be implemented, leading to direct confrontations between citizens where the state should preempt this.
The proposals for a new penal code which have been presented for public discussion do introduce positive adjustments to the system; but they also carry the seeds of even greater injustice, with all that this entails for society and politics. Among its provisions, crimes such as theft, fraud, embezzlement and breach of faith will no longer be prosecuted automatically but only after the victims have filed charges themselves. The state, in other words, is drawing back, abdicating its responsibility to fight crime and to defend the fundamental constitutional rights of the citizens, who are now obliged to shoulder this responsibility themselves.
It doesn't take much thought to realize that many victims will not seek prosecutions, either because they believe it is not worth their trouble or because they succumb to threats – seeing as the criminals' fate will now depend solely on them. How many citizens will put their faith in the state protecting them when contemplating the fury of thieves and conmen?
Forcing the citizen to shoulder this weight, along with changes to the code that will lead to many crimes not being punished, the state is not defending social tranquillity but actively undermining it. It is leaving people vulnerable, encouraging crime and reinforcing the feeling that there is no justice. Fear, anger and the subsequent demand for vigilantism drive political forces which preach anger and violence.
The wise lawgiver Solon noted that justice can exist only when those not affected by injustice are just as angry as its victims. We, wiser still, propose to pull the state from the citizen's side, leaving him or her alone against crime. Who will benefit from this?
Crime Justice Society
Silence is killing Fyssas all over again
Fear and loathing in Kolonaki and Kastoria
Memories melted down
The state we're in
The constant evolution of lawlessness


text:
Are we really in danger of getting 'designer babies'? Fear not - gene editing will be used to fix problems, not make super humans
There was a horrible inevitability about the recent announcement of a gene-edited baby: that it would happen at some point, that it would be in China, that it would be announced on YouTube by the rogue researcher, He Jiankui of the Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen.
More reassuring, but also not surprising, was that it was about preventing a disease, not enhancing a talent. The baby's father is HIV positive and Dr He tweaked a gene called CCR5 making it harder for the virus to get inside the baby's cells. But that's threadbare justification: babies don't easily get HIV from fathers.
CRISPR, the technique developed a few years ago for changing the sequences of genes with the help of a natural mechanism bacteria use to combat viral infections, promises to be a very useful tool in biology. Applications already range from curing cancer by editing immune system cells and re-injecting into the body to making disease-resistant pigs and wheat plants.
But it's far too premature to be using it for making genetically different human beings by altering germline cells: the off-target effects are still unpredictable and there is no way to get informed consent to the experiment from a future person. Even most Chinese scientists have turned on their colleague in a rage.
About Matt Ridley
Matt Ridley is a journalist and author.
Articles by Matt Ridley


text:
Summer By The Tides By Denise Hunter
A Summer of Low Tides Could Expose Years of Family Secrets
When her grandmother goes missing from the family beach house, Maddy and her estranged sisters converge in Sea Haven, North Carolina. Being with uptight Nora and free-spirited Emma in the home where their family broke apart is a struggle Maddy is not in the mood to face, especially since she's recovering from her ex-boyfriend's betrayal.
As the sisters wait for word of their grandmother, they begin to pack up the family belongings—and unpack memories of the idyllic summers of their childhood. But with those memories come long-buried secrets, and Maddy discovers that all was not as it appeared that last summer in Sea Haven. Meanwhile, Gram's neighbor, Connor Sullivan, seems overly interested in Gram's whereabouts. Maddy is drawn in by his quick smile and steady gaze in spite of herself.
Undercurrents of jealousy and resentment threaten to pull the family under again, maybe for good this time. As tensions rise, the sisters must find a way to accept each other for the women they've become—and Maddy must decide if falling in love again is worth the potential heartbreak.
Amazon | Books-A-Million | Barnes & Noble
Connect with Denise
Denise Hunter is the internationally published bestselling author of more than 30 novels, including "The Convenient Groom" and "A December Bride" which have been made into Hallmark movies. She has appeared on the The 700 Club and won awards such as The Holt Medallion Award, The Carol Award, The Reader's Choice Award, The Foreword Book of the Year Award, and is a RITA finalist.
Denise writes heartwarming, small-town love stories. Her readers enjoy the vicarious thrill of falling in love and the promise of a happily-ever-after sigh as they savor the final pages of her books.
In 1996, inspired by the death of her grandfather, Denise began her first book, writing while her children napped. Two years later it was published, and she's been writing ever since. Her husband says he inspires all her romantic stories, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too!
When Denise isn't orchestrating love lives on the written page, she enjoys traveling with her family, drinking good coffee, and playing drums. Denise makes her home in Indiana where she and her husband raised three boys and are currently enjoying an almost empty nest.
Summer by the Tides is the perfect book to get away and let your mind take a break as you read the story of three sisters who have had some difficulty in their relationships. There might even be a bit of a spark between two characters who find romance. This book is full of faith, family, forgiveness and love. I am a huge fan of Hunter because her books are those that you can sink your teeth in and forget about the world around you. This book is a 5 star read. Don't miss your opportunity to order this book and enjoy a great beach read!
Sara Strand said...
I'm so glad you enjoyed this! Thank you for being on this tour. Sara @ TLC Book Tours
All Manner of Things by Susie Finkbeiner
My Dearest Dietrich: A Novel of Dietrich Bonhoeffe...
The Brides of the Big Valley: 3 Romances from a Un...
Murder in the City of Liberty by Rachel McMillan
Reluctant Belle (Daughtry House #2) by Beth White
Heart & Home By Victoria Duerstock


St Raphael's Summer Fete was held this year on Sunday 21st August and was very well attended.
The weather was kind and a good time was had by all.
The event was sponsored by Lodge Brothers & Wickenden in Brentford, and our Funeral Arranger Valerie Perkins helped with the arrangements for the day.


text:
Dr.Toli Speaks (Alb Academic)
Commanding Moderator
Dr.Toli Speaks (Alb Academic) Oct 13, 2012 0:02:20 GMT -5
Post by Novi Pazar on Oct 13, 2012 0:02:20 GMT -5
As a PhD candidate, in the final stages of a doctoral dissertation, which deals with the US foreign policy and the problem of the disputed Serbian province of Kosovo and Metohija, I was searching for scholars, academics, journalists, writers, politicians and other experts to interview regarding this subject. It is important to note that the doctorate on the issue of Kosovo and Metohija is even more precious to me, given the fact that the former US president Bill Clinton is an honorary chancellor of the Walden University, which I am attending. According to the doctoral methodology my task is to be unbiased and objective, presenting various points of view, from many sides involved in the dispute. Naturally I was to contact individuals of Albanian nationality, among others, and through a great friend and an independent columnist, Ms. Julia Gorin, I came into contact with a gentlemen of the Albanian descent, directly from Albania.
As a Serbian woman, I was somewhat cautious based on the previous negative experiences, and maintained the relationship professional and strictly academic, basing the conversation on my doctoral task at hand, without revealing much about my own background. I started receiving answers from the gentlemen in question, including his personal introduction, CV, and his background. I was astonished by his honesty, integrity and bravery. So, with his permission, I decided to reveal some of our academic and friendly discourse, since I found it very surprising and fascinating.
Out of the concern for his safety, given his controversial answers, I asked if it was acceptable to use his name in the publication and he responded: "Yes, write my name, because I want the responsibility of my opinions. Besides, it is much more efficient. That's what we're trying to do. Otherwise it looks like a fairy tale. Fear is not a factor!" He also added that it is important to add the disclaimerthat the opinions expressed are personally his. "I want no moderation whatsoever for my opinions." So, here they are…..
Dr. Ilia Toli was born and raised in Albania, with a given name Ilir, which he changed to Ilia, as in his mind Ilir was too explicitly symbolic of an Albanian patriot. "Long story short, I don't feel Albanian since 1992, when I was only 20, and still in Albania" says Dr. Toli, and continues, "I have been always outward about the Albanian character being at great odds with my character and goals."
After completing his education at the University of Tirana, he fled his home country on a boat and found himself in Italy, illegal and homeless, but through dedication and hard work managed to complete a doctoral degree in mathematics at the University of Pisa.
"I lived 9 years in Italy and was eager and had a great deal of good will to assimilate, but I felt like forever I'd have been a second hand Italian. This disenfranchised me from Italy" reveals Dr. Toli. "If chance brought about for me to live in Serbia, I would have no problem whatsoever to become a proud Serbian. For example, I never became a proud Albanian. Part of my erratic movements in Europe are explained by the fact that I would do what it takes to avoid Albania. I wouldn't become Arab or Muslim either."
Dr. Toli revealed:"I am of Christian Orthodox birth, and have been baptized Christian Orthodox in the Russian church of Bologna, Italy, in May 1999. I carefully chose the date to coincide with me expressing sympathy for the Serbs against Albanians at the time of the bombing."
This statement alone, held so much power, integrity and honesty, forcing me to pursue his opinions further. Luckily, he was captivated and stimulated by my questions, searching for his new and dealing with the leftovers of the old abrogated Albanian identity. He said that if he didn't answer my questions they would continue to itch. "There is a degree of liberation in expressing oneself," says Dr. Toli.
"I wouldn't have a problem with whatsoever origin and whatsoever history. It would make me stand taller if I start from humbler origins" he admits. "But then again, this is me, and not everybody is like this. If a person has nothing whatsoever to identify with, or to brag about, or to hope for, they invent themselves a great grandfather that was Gran Duke of Atlantis. If they are a crowd, they invent the History of Albania." Dr. Toli is clearly aware and seems to suggest that there are blatant historical falsifications made on the part of the Albanian community, used for political purpose, which is another reason for a great clash with his Albanian counterparts.
Eventually, Dr. Toli made it to the United States, where he lives and works today. Currently he is a professor at the Valencia College Florida, in the United States, working on a second degree in Aerospace Engineering, and he intends to complete a second PhD in Mechanical Engineering. "I got the US citizenship since few months ago and feel American since a few years. I feel more American than George Washington. Feeling more American than Obama is easy, not even a compliment," said Dr. Toli, lending a critical eye towards the current US Administration.
Naturally, the questions regarding my task of the doctoral dissertation led to the discussions about the war ravaged Balkans, disintegration of Yugoslavia and the subsequent problem of Kosovo and Metohija. Dr. Toli began answering my questions with a deep understanding of the historical consequences, which were surprising and contrary from what one would expect from the common Albanian rhetoric.
Yugoslavia, Serbia and Kosovo and Metohija
"After WWII Serbs were accused of having been the favorite nation of Yugoslavia, in the interwar period, though the state was officially called Kingdom of Serbs, Croatians and Slovenians. Serbs, the largest identity group, paid the heaviest toll in WWII, not only at the hands of Germans, but mainly at the hands of Croatians, and marginally at the hands of Bosnian Muslims.After WWII, Tito, a half Croat, managed to defenestrate Serb nationalists from the key positions. When republics were organized, nothing whatsoever was kept present about the contiguity and population composition of the republics. The whole Orthodox population of Yugoslavia was a continuum of identities, mostly around Serb identity, little around Bulgarian, Montenegrin, and Macedonian. Also the language identity was and is a continuum that does not reflect whatsoever the religious or national identifications. Huge chunks of contiguous Serb populations were left in the newly formed republics, that didn't even have any historical justification to be formed that way, except maybe Montenegro.Then the new Yugoslavian constitution was approved, that is still in the Guinness Book of records as the longest in history."
Dr. Toli continued:"During his late years Tito very willingly awarded Kosovo and Vojvodina vast autonomy. Kosovo at that moment was still 50% Serbian, as reflected by the amount of Serbian cadres in the key positions of the new entity. Kosovo Albanians did keep pushing for more and more autonomy and ethnic cleansing with the intention of joining Albania. Kosovo was vastly helped economically by the Federation, and this created big resentments in Croatia and Slovenia. Why should they keep contributing to this poorer brother forever while Kosovo never straightens its back?"
"The organization of Republic of Serbia is a case study" said Dr. Toli, "composed of Kosovo, Vojvodina and the rest of Serbia. Laws passed by the common parliament had to be validated by Parliament of Kosovo to be valid in Kosovo, likewise in Vojvodina. This caused the raise of Serbian nationalism, as laws valid in small Serbia were voted for also by Kosovo and Vojvodina. A very similar case is the raise of the English nationalism, as the laws valid in England are also voted for by North Ireland, Scotland, Wales, but not the other way around."
Dr. Toli continued giving insight into his views of President Slobodan Milosevic. "A psychopath he was, because he killed the one man to whom he owes the place in history and the relevance: Stambolic. A dictator Milosevic was, but he didn't have a crush for rigging elections for its own sake. He could DEMOCRATICALLY win elections! Why would he rig them? How could he win the elections? Are Serbs that backward? Are they the new Nazis? No, they are not. Milosevic could easily win the peasant vote in Serbia. He could count on the vote of Albanians in Kosovo. They ALTOGETHER, without exceptions, voted for him, in order to keep him in power, because he could be sold in the West as a bloodthirsty communist dictator. If another person won the elections, the argument could no longer hold."
His views about the US and the West were reflected in the statement regarding the bombing of Serbia. "Clinton – Albright administration, couldn't do anything through the UN, and did whatever they did by mumbling vague terms like International Community, whatever that means. In order to inflame the US internal opinion, it was claimed that half a million Albanians are missing the headcount. It was implicit that they might have been killed by Milosevic. Why would he? Also, the cases of abuse, like 42 killed Albanian civilians, were indeed 42 KLA thugs" says Dr. Toli.
He asked me if I have ever read the demands of the "International Community" to Serbia. His view of the ultimatum was very clear. "One of the demands was free availability of the whole territory of Yugoslavia for the NATO troops. This is an euphemism for occupation. And bad intentions didn't stop here. Whatever the "hysteric" perception of my opinions, they are the facts," adds Dr. Toli.
Dr. Toli feels that major geo-strategic reason for the US/NATO bombing of Serbia, as well as the recent events in Libya and Syria are directed towards Russia, as the US is obsessed with keeping Russia confined in the Black Sea. He says: "Serbian interests and policies aligned mostly with Russia. This was for historical and blood-relation reasons, but also they didn't have a choice: USA had already handpicked Albania, Germany had handpicked Croatia. Macedonia is still an orphan, begging USA that they are sincere friends, 20 years on."
The questions about the legality of Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence in 2008, and its mere legality, Dr. Toli addressed further: "Kosovo's unilateral independence had been prepared for a long time. They are the main reason (not the only) for the breakup of Yugoslavia. They are the vibration that rotted the body.And the secession was not legal within the frame of the Yugoslavian constitution, as Kosovo and Vojvodina didn't have the right to secede."
The conversation steered towards the serious allegations of criminal activity in Kosovo. "Traffic of organs from living persons, there is ample evidence for that" claims Dr. Toli. "They rounded up Serb civilians from Kosovo for the purpose of extracting their organs. A prisoner's organ was taken as the need arises. Then he was stitched somehow, waiting for the next organ of his to be removed, and begging to be killed."
Considering many factors including the most relevant, history, Dr, Toli concluded: "Serbia does deserve Kosovo for historical reasons. Serbian kingdom was actually vast, including most of Greece in the process. The point is, they ruled over a vastly non-Serbian population that considered them occupiers, and were only happy to get rid of it. By the same token, Turkey today keeps laying claims over Albania, Serbia and Bosnia, because they had it once, and for a long while.I wish Serbia keeps Kosovo, you can quote this if you wish, but this is not scholarly at all, just an emotional blurp. I daresay it is in the interest of the Albanians that Kosovo remains Serbian, but they are too thick to get this. Starting from the first year after independence, many Albanian dignitaries came open that the Albanian independence had proved a huge disappointment. I wonder what would have been of my life had Albania joined Yugoslavia in 1945. It could possibly only have been better.In a more sane world, Albanians would fight for their right to join Serbia, and Serbs would fight to keep Albanians at bay, but we don't live in a sane world.In 1990 Kosovo had a per capita GDP three times higher than Albania. Back then I was wondering how long will it take for tables to turn. It didn't take really long, just a few short years. And it is not like Albania is an economic miracle. They will keep blaming war, but war damaged Serbia much more than it damaged Kosovo," says Dr. Toli and gives constructive solutions to the problem. "Keep Kosovo Serbian, break up Bosnia-Herzegovina so that Republika Srpska goes to Serbia, Croatians and Muslims will figure it out among themselves. After all they are democratic, civilized, open-minded, unlike the Nazi Serbs," sarcastically concluded the scholar.
The religious factor is a dubious one, as far as the Albanians are concerned, so I asked Dr. Toli to address the issue. "The identity in that part of the world is religious for the most part. Therefore, struggling for an identity, Kosovo Albanians will keep pushing on Islam. The Albanian military officials that I have talked to are at once Islamic fundamentalist, Albanian chauvinist, pro-American, anti-American. Yes, you need a good dose of syncretism for the last two, but that's not a problem for them. They are pro-American in the fight with Serbia, anti-American in the US-Middle East conflict.There have been more than 15 organized terrorist attacks in the USA by the Albanian Muslim organizations, and zero (0) from Serb organizations. Who has a bigger reason to have a grudge against USA? Albanians give it for granted that the USA had to do the right thing, that is, their bid."
I have seen some reports that the Albania was being influenced in the direction of Christianity, and Dr. Toli, being Christian Orthodox himself concurred. "I agree that Albania now is being Christianized massively, including Kosovo. In South Albania Islam is almost extinct now, ceding terrain to Orthodox Christianity. In Kosovo it cedes terrain to Catholicism. This for historical reasons, and also because Orthodox would make them Serbian, which they now quite despise. The point is, I have known vast Slavic Muslim minorities, in Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia. They deliberately feel Albanian, included Sandzak. This is again because genes and language don't matter, the religion does. Rexhep Qosja himself is a Slavic Muslim from Sandzak. That would take a whole lot to realize. I think, as Albania drifts away from Islam to Christendom, there will be future for the Balkans. Also because this inner struggle will keep Albanians busy for a long while. This has already caused a triple drift among Albanians of Kosovo, Albania and Macedonia. Albanians are caught between a rock and a hard place now. Islam as identity is no longer viable because it has proved to be the looter thing that I so strongly underline all over. Shedding it away takes a huge toll, and so does not shedding it away and staying there in the middle struggling with oneself," concludes Dr. Ilia Toli.
Albania and the World
Albania was one of the most closed off and inaccessible nations in the world. Nobody ever knew much about Albania, so Dr. Toli was kind enough to share his views about why and how this came about. As a side note and an explanation for the poverty and backwardness of Kosovo and Albania, Dr. Toli wanted to make sure to discuss the personal and professional traits and characteristics of both Albanians and Serbs, which likely contributed to his personal disregard for the Albanian culture and a frame of mind. "Albanians were the soldiers of the Ottoman Empire. That skewed their character a great deal, besides 500 years of big dividends. Soldiers of that day were looters, which contributes to the character of the Albanians to this day. Albanians in the region of Kurvelesh (Vlore) to this day tell jokes with thieves all the time, which is their only sport. And thieves are not Robin Hood types, rather simple looters that ravage and don't care for the damage and bleeding that they leave behind. Whether Albanians were in power (most of history) or in minority, they never had an interest in farming. That is, they did care to own land, but not to cultivate it. In Yugoslavia time they all became miners. What else could they do? Serbs, on the other hand, are farmers which requires long term planning, dedication and skill. You be the judge!"
Dr. Toli continues, "Most of their history,the Albanians have been looters, and so are they today. Only that this is no longer morally permissible, and not even proposable. Therefore they have done an inversion. They paint themselves as victims, to the world and to themselves.There is empathy in victimhood. This, Albanians hope, is one reason for the "unity" of purpose among Albanians. And it does unite, but for how long? For as long as looters remain united: until they have accumulated enough loot, or have brought down the prey. Then, time is ripe for lacerating each other." Dr. Toli thinks that the Albanians feel entitled, and says, "Everybody owes them something for some wrongs sometime somewhere. They are articulate at this. Then they instill hate for the inhumane perpetrator of perceived injustices, which paves the way for the new round of loot. Show an Albanian a map and ask him, what are the boundaries of Natural Albania? (That's what they call it now, Ethnic Albania is no longer viable.) You will get astonished! All Balkan nations would like to be a little bit bigger. Albanians beat them all in appetite, as well as in the lunacy of their historical arguments. And I am Albanian," confirms Dr. Toli.
Speaking of history, we have also touched upon the origins of the Albanian people, and discussed two viable theories, the Romanian link and the Caucasus Albania link. Dr. Toli recognizes both, and says that there are some 800 words that are similar between Albanian and Romanian, but also due to the population mixing a lot of Slavic, Greek and Latin. Also, he recognizes that there must be an Asian or Mongolian layer to the Albanians, as they have some very prominent physical similarities, which may go back to the barbarian hordes. "In Europe there is Iberia, Albania, Bulgaria, in this order. In the Caucasus there has been Iberia, Albania, Bulgaria, in this order. That's too much to be a coincidence", says Dr. Toli. As far as the Slavic prominence in the region he says: "The toponyms of the South are very heavily Slavic. Like, Berat (Beograd), Bistrica, Bushtrica, Babica, Jezerca, Bezisht, Bilisht, Zicisht, Kucova, Polican (Aromanian I believe) and many others. There are plenty of Greek toponyms, and little Albanian. Albanians ought to not have much claim to much of Albania proper. More precisely, to anything South of Shkumbin river, that accounts for more than 60% of Albania proper."
"Historically," he says, "Serbs and Albanian Christians have had good relations. Christian Albanians are the suspicious patriots, unlike me who am outward traitor," he admits."The atmosphere was heavily poisoned by Franciscan (yes, Franciscan) friars of Albanian origin who had studied in Austria-Hungary before WWI, and made its bid. For what I was taught in school in Communist Albania, Serbs have a genetic tendency to be submissive and uninterested in all fine things. They are natural slaves. Yes, from Communist Albania I was taught this. By the professor of Marxism-Leninism, who himself is ethnically Gypsy."
Julia Gorin, an independent columnist, took a very interesting approach the above statement by Mr. Toli. She said: "I was also struck by the part where he was taught Serbs are naturally submissive and natural for slaves. Although that doesn't jive with the Serbian fighting spirit and their saying "better the grave than a slave," it does jive with the submissive behavior about self-defense and lingering feelings of guilt from buying into their designated role as villains. But it also begs the question: If Serbs are submissive, what a coup to have painted them as the aggressors. At the very least, this is proof that the Serbs' "victims" never believed the Serbs to be aggressors, but went on the offensive to fool the world that they were. Precisely the art of the propagandist: accuse the target of doing what you're about to do."
Dr. Toli also revealed an interesting fact widely perceived in Albania. He said, "The Serbian three-finger sign in Albania was explained like all the other things: in a convenient and wrong way: scissors (behead) and strangle. Being Serbian it can only be up to no good. Later on I found that nobody really knows what it means. At some point I thought it means Serbs, Croats, Slovenes." Hence I explained the Christian Orthodox connotation to the Serbian three fingers, pointing out that the three fingers held together are a traditional Serbian greeting, as a symbol of the Holy trinity.
Dr. Toli talked about the devastating economic conditions that Albania suffered throughout history, which continue to this day. "Looting Yugoslavia, Soviet Union and China (in times of national hunger) didn't help Albania straighten its back. We still are the black hole of the mankind. I think Albania is one of the reasons for the backwardness of its neighbors; backwardness not as compared to Albania, backwardness as compared to the rest of the civilized world.How did Albanians describe their economic relationship with Yugoslavia, Soviet Union and China? Like Albania being robbed by all of these big revisionist sharks, and surviving thanks to the righteously inspired, Comrade Enver Hoxha. How lucky we were to have him…" says this enlightened scholar."If you work hard, in Albania you are considered a fool. They have a saying: America is work, work; Italy is work, fun; Albania is fun, fun. For them, work cannot be fun!" claims Dr. Toli.
He continues to wonder…."Where is the Albanian Tesla? Or quarter-Tesla for the matter. Or tenth-Tesla? Palace Albania is situated in the middle of Belgrade, and was for some time the tallest building of whole Serbia. Where in Tirana is Palace Serbia?" Albanians refer to EU+ USA as "the civilized world". They don't include themselves there. How telling is that? They think they are barbarians. Even when Albanians civilize, they won't become Americans or Swiss or Nikola Tesla."
Dr. Toli shared some of his experiences as a professor in the US, looking upon the education in Albania. "One of the early grudges that I had about Albania at around 14-16 years old was: "Albania is the place where I cannot even satiate in Mathematical exercises" said Dr. Toli. He also adds,"Talking with an Albanian student in Michigan, he was jealous about how much Greeks brag around with their history. I told him, but they have it, and we don't!"
"There is nothing wrong with having no history whatsoever to brag about," remarks Dr. Toli. "Let's start building it right now! Let's set to work savagely, study savagely. Let's set our minds to beat everybody else in school. Many nations have done this before. Judging by the number of universities, one would think yes. Knowing the facts, Albania just doesn't belong where it is situated. With all the problems that they have, Balkan nations rank very, very high in schooling. All of them have their own crown jewels to brag about. If you want to study, you can. There are books in their own languages and other languages. How about Albania? There are some 100 private universities in Albania now, for 2.8 million Albanians. They are thought of as kiosks, businesses, and nobody in their right mind thinks they have any future. Public universities are not much better; no books, no intention to change it. Albania ranks below Ethiopia and Cambodia in university rankings, towards the very last places in the whole world."
Dr. Toli points out that the Albanians do not have the loyalty towards the religion or their Albanian national identity, this is a romantic thought. The supremacy still belongs to their identification with a particular tribe or a clan. "Albanians look at anything else, including Albania, as a possible target to loot." He continues his dissemination of the tribal allegiance by saying: "Even the commitment to their tribe needs dissection. Is it all love?" he asks remembering the story of his grandfather being beaten savagely by the clan-chief for disobeying him. "What was that powerful force that kept the clan together despite all the suffering? The outside enemy was. Everybody, Muslims and Christians alike were subject to looting by gangs of hajduks that ravaged the country forever. Everything was fair game. They could steal your wife and daughter to marry them off to whomever as a third wife. Or steal whatever riches they could carry away. This is the glue that bonded the clan together in Albania's case. Again looting! So much a powerful steering phenomenon it was."
He concludes, "It is easy to get in the main square and tell that you don't like Serbs. Try this with "I don't like Albanians", and see what happens" says in the end Dr. Toli, revealing much pessimism about the Albanian democracy."There is a term I coin a lot, little Albania-little misery, big Albania-big misery!"
"I was pleasantly surprised" he admits, "to discover that Serbs are the nation with the highest self-esteem in the world. I am sure that this is not a recent thing. There is no hope whatsoever that the USA or anybody else will remodel Serbia to their interest of the moment. But they can do damage!"
He finishes with a pleasant anecdote from his teaching at a US university. "I have had many Serbian students in the USA. One of them asked me for a reference letter. I said yes, I will give you a very nice reference letter. Then I jokingly added: I will write there, He is Serbian but good!"
Emperor AAdmin: Sorry Rexxy, that is just a win for Swiss. Plain and simple. Where certain players origins are from ... who cares... it was all for swiss colors my friend...I am afraid noone is connecting Albanians to this game in any shape or form hahahaha Dec 4, 2022 20:42:53 GMT -5 *
Rusyn: Who knows, maybe they think Switzerland is part of Albania also Dec 5, 2022 0:52:38 GMT -5
rex362: oh the politics of football.......ok then ....dont let me find you as being hypocrites if I find/see any post of you highlighting any serbian players on any other countries sport teams Dec 5, 2022 11:16:33 GMT -5 *
rex362: fricken hooligans Dec 5, 2022 17:15:17 GMT -5
Rusyn: you mean this kind of hooligans right? www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqFoxfvPKcg Dec 6, 2022 5:23:27 GMT -5
Rusyn: A ta mala opasna ko tigaar voli kada je kamera snima. Dec 8, 2022 11:04:51 GMT -5
Emperor AAdmin: illyria.proboards.com/thread/41815/serbia-lose-swiss-team Dec 10, 2022 1:22:37 GMT -5 *
bosnett23: Pozzz svima ako imate želju da proučite više o historiji Bosne, Ilirima idr....preporučujem svakako www.bosnett.com dobar arhiv knjiga i postova. Stranica ima funkcije poput FB. L.P. Jan 4, 2023 6:54:07 GMT -5
Rusyn: hahaha bosnia have no history.. plz get real dude Jan 4, 2023 9:46:17 GMT -5
Pyrros: AAADmine why do let you Caucasians Cherkesian ANTI-GREEKS, ANTI-ORHTODOX ppl (Leandros Nikon) to lock threads ? Jan 5, 2023 3:52:22 GMT -5
Pyrros: bosnett jos vise anglosaksonski lazi? Jan 5, 2023 3:54:35 GMT -5
Emperor AAdmin: Vatra feel free to open a threat about that topic in Greece Forum and we can discuss there. Thanks. Jan 8, 2023 6:14:59 GMT -5
Emperor AAdmin: ok. here it is illyria.proboards.com/thread/41851/vatra-complint-make-locking-thread Jan 8, 2023 6:19:39 GMT -5
Pyrros: Admine, you are a fair and cool Serb. I acknowledge that. But too many freedoms have a bad ending. It lets albs and other cherkesians (like Leandros Nikon) multiply. Jan 8, 2023 9:08:38 GMT -5
rex362: ahahahaha.....too many freedoms ahahaha...cherk-whatever ahahahah....fair & cool serb ahahahahah...you ass kissing communist ahahahahah bad ending-for who ? you ? aahhaahhahhaaa Jan 8, 2023 13:21:46 GMT -5 *
leandros nikon: pyro is funny guy of the forum.I am cherkesian?No man i am Asia minor Greek!on the other hand you are a confused Greek,mperdemenos eisai! Jan 8, 2023 15:45:09 GMT -5
leandros nikon: who is Vatra? Jan 8, 2023 15:45:41 GMT -5
Rusyn: @leandros nikon Vatra is "fire" in Serbian, and Pyrros is Greek equvialent of that name. Also Pyrros was used to be known as Kralj Vatra in his older accounts hence Admin calls him both ways. Jan 8, 2023 16:20:56 GMT -5 *
Emperor AAdmin: rather then local nationalist low iq topics (pushed by globalist elite among other topics) here is something affecting of the communities in retrospect and far more potent illyria.proboards.com/thread/41871/foolishness-blaque-women-celebrating-samu Jan 22, 2023 5:07:42 GMT -5
Pyrros: @leandros some other words for fire are : zar, oganj , etc lotsa lotsa SLAVIC words... I guess most of euro words descend from the original humans the Slavs. Jan 25, 2023 2:39:17 GMT -5
0/256 Send Cancel


I love to play metal and rock rhythm guitar. I'm not much of a lead player. I used to play in bands in my younger days, and have recently (last 2 years) started playing guitar again. I'm looking for people to jam with and possibly gig with.


text:
To install:

    npm install

To run the already passing tests:

    npm test tests/already_passing_tests.js

To run a failing test:

    npm test tests/failing_test_1.js