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Кралство Нидерландия е страна в Западна Европа и има стратегическо местоположение за Западна Европа.

Географско положение, граници, големина, брегова линия
Страната заема крайната западна, най-ниска част на Средноевропейската равнина. В съвременните си граници Нидерландия има площ от 41 526 km². От тях 33 883 km² (81,6%) е суша, а 7643 km² (18,4%) – вода. Нидерландия граничи с 2 държави по суша. На Изток с Германия (дължина на границата 577 km) и на юг с Белгия (486 km). На северозапад има 1200 km брегова линия със Северно море. Максималната дължина на страната от север на юг е приблизително 300 km, а от запад на изток около 200 km. Бреговете на север са силно разчленени от плитките заливи на Северно море, а на юг от фуниевидншти устия на реките Рейн, Маас и Шелда (Схелде). Покрай бреговете на страната се простира пояс от дюни с височина до 56 m и са изградени многочислени преградни стени и дамби (над 3000 km), защитаващи крайбрежните низини от заливането им с морска вода. На север, в резултат от пробива на дюните от морето, се е образувала групата на Западнофризийските острови, отделени от континента чрез плитчини, наречни "вати".

Територията на Нидерландия се простира между 50°45′ и 53°33′с.ш. и между 3°21′ и 7°14′и.д. Крайните точки на страната са следните:
 крайна северна точка – (), на остров Ротумерог от Западнофризийските острови.
 крайна южна точка – (), на границата с Белгия, при градчето Клайн Кутинген.
 крайна западна точка – (), на границата с Белгия, при град Слейс.
 крайна източна точка – (), на границата с Германия, при град Нивесманс.

Релеф
Територията на Холандия е почти изключително равнинна, като около една трета е под морското равнище и е укрепена с диги. Поради тази си особеност всъщност страната носи официално название Нидерландия, което означава "Ниска земя". Възприетото в България име Холандия е взето от названието на две от провинциите – Северна и Южна Холандия, в които е съсредоточена по-голямата част от населението на страната. Най-ниската точка е на 6,5 m под морското равнище и е близо до Ротердам, а най-високата – 321 m е в югоизточната част на страната, в крайните северни разклонения на Ардените. Около една шеста от територията се състои от водни площи – езера, реки и канали. Около 40% от територията на Нидерландия е разположена под морското равнище и само 2% – над 50 m. Ниските райони се намират под постоянна опастност от наводнения при нахлуването на морски води по време на щормове. Катастрофалното наводнение през 1282 г. е довело до образуването на залива Зьойдерзе. Пре 1960-те години е изградена 33 km преградна стена (дамба) и заливът е превърнат в езеро, голяма част от което впоследствие е осушено и превърнато в обработваеми земи, т.н. полдери. Източните части на страната са заети от хълмисти моренни равнини, а в централните (особено на юг и югоизток от Зьайдерзе) са се съхранили дълги моренни валове с височина до 106 m. На юг са разпространени древни речни тераси покрити с льос.

Геоложки строеж, полезни изкопаеми
Северната част на Нидерландия е изградена предимно от съвременни и плейстоценски пясъчно-глинести морски и речни наслаги, източната – от ледникови и флувиоглациални наслаги, а делтите на Рейн, Маас и Шелда – от алувиални наслаги. Територията на провинция Лимбург е изградена основно от варовици, мергели и креди с мезозойска, палеогенска и неогенска възраст, с които са свързани находищата на каменни и кафяви въглища. По-древни скали са открити при сондажни кладенци и открити кариерни разработки. Седиментните слоеве залягат спокойно, образувайки само в средната част на страната т.н. Централнонидерландски вал, простиращ се от Рейнските шистови планини в Германия през залива Зьойдерзе в северозападно направление. На изток и запад от него се намират области на относителни падини, към които са привързани находищата на нефт и газ (Слохтерен). Находища на нефт и газ има и в пределите на шелфа на Сеуверно море. В страната има и малки находища на торф, каменна сол и каолин.

Климат
Холандия е разположена в умерения климатичен пояс на Северното полукълбо. Близостта до морето и преобладаващият югозападен вятър придават на климата изявен морски характер, като само най-източните части на страната изпитват влиянието на континенталния климат. Зимата е мека, а лятото прохладно с достатъчно валежи. Често явление са мъглите. Средната температура през януари е 1 – 3 °C, а през юли – 16 – 17 °C. Годишната сума на валежите е 650 – 750 mm, най-вече под формата на дъжд, снеговалежите са редки. Слънчевите дни са малко, времето се променя бързо, с чести тежки мъгли, които понякога се отразяват на работата на транспорта.

Води

Речната мрежа на страната е много гъста. На холандска територия се вливат в Северно море три от най-важните в стопанско отношение реки на Западна Европа: Рейн, Маас и Схелде, които формират голяма делта. Заедно със своите разклонения и изкуствено прокопаните канали те са от изключително значение за водния транспорт на страната. Общият им среден годишен отток е около 2500 m³/s. Реките са пълноводни целогодишно, съединени са с канали и оттокът им е урегулиран. Наслагването на носените от тях наноси постепенно повдигат нивото им над обкръжаващата ги низина, поради което навсякъде са заградени с водозащитни диги.

Почви, растителност, животински свят
В приморските райони на страната (полдерите) са развити плодородни иловати почви, а по долините на реките – улувиално-ливадни. На север и изток преобладават ливадно-родзолистите, на места блатни почви. около 70% от територията на Нидерландия е заета от културни ландшафти (ливади, пасища, селища и др.). Горите съставени предимно от дъб, бук, габър и ясен с примеси от тис са представени в отделни малки горски масиви и заедно с изкуствените насаждения и крайпънвините лесозаграждения заемат 8% от територията на страната. Като високо индустриализирана и гъсто населена страна Нидерландия полага големи грижи за запазване на природната среда. Създадени са многобройни природни резервати, в които са представени над 180 вида горски, водни и блатни птици: водни патици, рибари, чайки и др. Влажният и мек климат е благоприятен за зелените почти през цялата година пасища, които заемат по-голямата част от територията.

Защитени територии

В Нидерландия има 20 национални парка и няколко природни резервата, общата площ на защитените територии е над 127 хектара.

Природни райони
В зависимост от геоложкия строеж, релефа, климата, почвите и растителността територията на Нидерландия се подела на 5 природни района.
 Крайбрежен район – с преобладаване на дюни и полдери.
 Източен район – с равнинни и хълмисто-горски ландшафти (гести).
 Делтата на Рейн, Маас и Шелда – с многочислени протоци и острови.
 Южен район – обширна пясъчно-глинеста равнина.
 Предпланините на Ардените – хълмисто-горски ландшафти с дълбоко врязани долини.

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Drake's "So Far Gone" Birthed A Rap Superstar
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10 years later, the OVO rapper's breakthrough mixtape is one of hip-hop's great blueprints.
This week, Toronto's CN Tower gleamed a golden hue in the frigid Canadian winter night. The change in color scheme came from an unconventional, but at this point, entirely understandable source: an offhand joke from the city's biggest superstar, Aubrey "Drake" Graham. After winning the award for Best Rap Song at the 2019 Grammys, the rapper, in a visibly loose, celebratory state, told ET, "I want to say the mayor of Toronto needs to turn the CN Tower gold tomorrow — in chrome and gold tomorrow. Are you stupid? Are you dumb?" When his wish was granted the following night, he cut his cockiness with a tone of sincere honor. "I love my city and this is my real sign of love and recognition," he wrote on Instagram.
This came just after Drake spoke of what artists should view as acknowledgment in his Grammy speech, discouraging musicians from seeking validation from an awards show that has rarely honored those most deserving, particularly in the world of hip-hop. "If you have people who are singing your songs word for word, if you're a hero in your hometown, if there's people who have regular jobs who are coming out in the rain and the snow, spending hard earned money to buy tickets to come to your shows, you don't need this right here," he said. "You already won."
Drake has always found ways to measure his success, and these days, it's easy to do it with hard numbers. The rapper began this year with confirmation that Scorpion was the biggest streaming album of 2018, and its lead single, "God's Plan," the biggest streaming song. It would be easy to rest on being arguably the most popular artist in music, but it seems Drake is looking back to the goals he set at the beginning of his career. As a regular self-mythologizer, it's not lost on him that his breakthrough project, So Far Gone, turns 10 this week. In fact, he's announced that it will be coming to streaming for the first time this Thursday.
So Far Gone is not Drake's first mixtape, nor is it his first album, but it is, unquestionably, his true debut. Printed in large type on the cover, the project is presented by October's Very Own, the partnership founded by Drake and Oliver El-Khatib, both October babies, and is the first time the influence of the collective feels tangible in the music. This is, in part, due to the addition of Noah "40" Shebib, who would later co-found the OVO Sound label, as a guiding hand in the sound of the project. From thereon in, the name Drake meant more than just Aubrey Graham, and marked a decisive move into a lane of his own.
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"Lust For Life," the project's opening track, lays out the blueprint for Drake's career for the next decade. Pivoting away from the backpack rap of Comeback Season, it leans into Drizzy's R&B influences, as 40 presents an insular, heavily-filtered backdrop that sounds like listening to an Aaliyah session through a studio wall. Within the first few minutes of the project, it's almost as if Drake is already mapping out his legacy. "I'm tryna do it all tonight, I got plans," he opens in what reads as necessary posturing to shake off his Degrassi image, adding later, "It's funny when you comin' in first, but you hope that you last." In reality, Drake was as far from the number one spot as he was from owning the Phantom he parked around the corner from his mom's house, but his dreams not only of success, but longevity, have exceeded any expectations he could have had.
"40's mom always say, 'Don't ask permission, just ask forgiveness,'" Drake says on "The Calm," the kind of yearbook quote wisdom that he'd pepper throughout his discography. As a teen soap actor turned Lil Wayne protege, Drizzy was a tough pill to swallow for some rap fans, and in some ways, forced him to adopt a "fake it 'til you make it" mentality before he would fully embrace self-deprecation and own the goofiness of his primetime roots in videos like "Started From The Bottom" and "I'm Upset." So Far Gone is Drake deciding that the first step to winning people over was to put out great music, whether the world was ready to hear from him or not.
Maybe the most impressive thing about the project is how many bases its able to cover. The opening suite of R&B-informed confessionals tells the story of the demise of a relationship that runs counter to Drake's ascent to fame, the couple calling things off (by way of a Peter, Bjorn and John remix) before Drizzy gets his call from Wayne. This ushers in Drake's then-newfound obsession with Houston, the city he first visited when Weezy flew him out to meet. 40 and Boi-1da are able to meld the syrupy crawl of DJ Screw and Bun B with the hazy melodicism of Drake's bedroom slow jams, a merger that continues to define his music to this day. Then there's "Best I Ever Had," an instant pop-rap classic that brought Drake's songwriting out of murky R&B and into sharp radio ready hook-writing. It's the kind of crossover hit-making ability that put him in a league of his own with "Hold On, We're Going Home" and "Hotline Bling."
Keep in mind, at this point, Lil Wayne is a year removed from Tha Carter III, the platinum-in-a-week blockbuster that solidified his claims of Best Rapper Alive. His presence across So Far Gone also challenges Drake to grow as a rapper, moving out of more winking backpackerisms ("My delivery got me buzzin' like the pizzaman") to pure style and confidence when he's up against his mentor. ("I done became bigger swerving writing in my peer's lane/Same dudes that used to holler my engineer's name/One touch I could make the drapes and the sheers change/And show me the city that I without fear claim"). At a time where very few rappers could measure up to Wayne, Drake proved himself a worthy apprentice.
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So Far Gone will often be mentioned alongside 808s & Heartbreak as an album that ushered in a more melodic, heart-on-sleeve style of rap. While 808s' direct influence on the project is well-documented (there's a freestyle over "Say You Will," after all), its lasting impact is more tied to R&B. Unlike Kanye, who was looking to T-Pain, Phil Collins and Tears For Fears when making his jump to singing, Drizzy was working with Lloyd, Omarion and Trey Songz on So Far Gone, and the studied R&B leanings of the project helped break ground between rap and its sister genre in a way that's still being seen today with the likes of The Weeknd, PartyNextDoor, 6lack, and Bryson Tiller.
While Drake's songwriting has become more refined with time, all of the essential tools he's used to build one of rap's longest runs were present in So Far Gone. In that way, it's one of hip-hop's great blueprints, and will certainly be something artists continue to reference for years to come. Unfortunately, they don't have no award for that.
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Saw Laidy Reno's truck parked at the corner of my street just as we discovered the leak in our basement. Walked over and got Mr. Wong (supervisor/owner) to come over and give me a quote right on the spot (waterproofing for all three sides of my semi, including installation of weeping tiles) He started the project the next week and took about 10 days to complete. The crew (between 2-8 people depending on the day) was fast, clean and Mr. Wong came to check every couple of days and kept me up to date on progress. They even lifted a couple of concrete slabs in the front of my house of the water would flow away vs flowing towards the house at no extra costs. My neighbor also hired them to waterproof one side of their house, and he was also quite satisfied with the job done. It's been almost two years since the job and my basement is still dry. Would definitely recommend Laidy.
Had the work for a house quoted at a specific price and footage. I needed to make a small change on the footage, so that I can remain within budget. Unfortunately, I was told I needed a minimum footage or else the price will be different. So I settled at the higher footage and price. When the workers came, they were prompt and did decent job. But as my title says, you pay cheap, you get B+ quality. Will have to see next year if my mold and water leakage issues are resolved.
Originally quoted us for a price of $3500, after the job, the owner/supervisor called us to haggle another $1000 from us claiming that they 'did a lot more extra work'.
Unprofessional workers threw their cigarette butts into the foundation of my house (who knows whatever kind of garbage went in there as well when I was not home while they were covering it up), untimely (show up whenever they feel like it).
Worked for 3 days, pouring rain on the 3rd day, TOLD US they will complete the job that day regardless of the rain because they have ANOTHER JOB to go to, obviously rushing and just filling up the dug up areas with dirt(I have no idea if they even did their job properly). We inspected after they left, cracks and gaps EVERYWHERE on the visible parts of the foundation (God knows how many are in the covered parts) , ZERO cleanup done, DIRT was left to cover the dig sites (drainage from eastrough flows DIRECTLY INTO MY FOUNDATION which they buried into the ground). Evidently we were very unsatisfied with the job, we called them multiple times and did not receive ANY acknowledgment whatsoever. The owner/supervisor shows up 2 WEEKS later intent on collecting the fee, but realized how unhappy we were with their atrocious job, proceeded to tell us they were 'not finished yet'. Sends one guy to come cover up the gaps and holes on the visible parts of the foundation.
We paid the owner/supervisor the original monetary sum of $3500, which he personally signed off on our receipt. HE CALLS the NEXT DAY to haggle us saying he needs to charge us an EXTRA $1000 because of 'all their extra work'.
At this point in time I am forced to hire another company to re-do the ENTIRE project. Definitely filing a complaint with consumers committee, contemplating legal options with lawyers as well.
Please save yourselves from unnecessary headaches and wasting monetary resources in exchange for poor service and horrible workmanship; WILL NOT recommend them to ANYONE!
Work completed in July 2014. Insured, Chinese company w/10 yrs warranty.Supervisor/Co-owner provides free estimates on paper w/one visit. Good follow-up to calls w/in 24 hrs to answer questions. Fair price and negotiable. Staff are punctual. Clean-up needs improvement. Work seems to be done properly but will see how it goes this winter season.
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В 1961 году к Муру была присоединена площадь в 56 км² (до этого он занимал лишь 0,7 км²), и в следующем году он стал городом (city). 1960-е стали годами небывалого роста населения: за 10 лет количество жителей увеличилось более чем в 10,5 раз.

Торнадо
Мур печально известен торнадо, регулярно разрушающими его. Особенно серьёзными были ураганы 4 октября 1998 года, , 8 мая 2003 года и 20 мая 2013 года. Торнадо 1999 года получило максимально возможную отметку F5 по шкале Фудзиты и считается сильнейшим ураганом в мировой истории: скорость ветра достигла тогда 512 км/ч. В результате этого торнадо были разрушены около тысячи домов Мура, 3000—4000 жителей временно или навсегда переехали в другие населённые пункты.

Торнадо 20 мая 2013 года хоть и не имело такой огромной скорости ветра (максимум около 322 км/ч), принёс сильные разрушения в Мур,  и южную часть Оклахома-Сити. В частности, им были уничтожены две школы, в которых в это время шли занятия, и больница. Число погибших составило более 20 человек, более 230 получили ранения.

Демография
Население
 1900 год — 129 человек
 1910 — 225
 1920 — 254
 1930 — 538
 1940 — 499 (единственное снижение численности за всю историю — минус 7,2% за 10 лет)
 1950 — 942
 1960 — 1783
 1970 — 18 761 (за 10 лет население города выросло на 952,2%)
 1980 — 35 063
 1990 — 40 318
 2000 — 41 138
 2010 — 55 081
 2011 — 56 315

Расовый состав (2000)
 белые — 84,6%
 коренные американцы — 4,1%
 афроамериканцы — 2,9%
 азиаты — 1,6%
 уроженцы тихоокеанских островов и Гавайев — 0,1%
 прочие расы — 1,8%
 смешанные расы — 4,9%
 латиноамериканцы (любой расы) — 5,1%

Происхождение предков
 немцы — 14,1%
 коренные американцы — 14,0%
 ирландцы — 12,1%
 англичане — 8,8%
 французы — 2,9%
 итальянцы — 2,3%

Примечания

Ссылки
 Официальный сайт города
 История Мура на официальном сайте города
 Школы Мура
 Публичная библиотека Мура

Города Оклахомы
Населённые пункты округа Кливленд (Оклахома)


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Caribbean Jamaica
Margaritaville Montego Bay is a Parrothead's Paradise
Paul Kandarian is an award-winning freelance writer and photographer who has contributed to publications like The Boston Globe and Rhode Island Monthly.
Margaritaville Caribbean
Some Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville locations may be a bit cookie-cutter, but the Montego Bay, Jamaica location is far more unique, perhaps owing to the dark, moody atmosphere of the place.
What to Expect at the MoBay Margaritaville
By day, it's a restaurant, well-lit, open and airy, but night closes in and churns it into a throbbing mecca for all things Jamaican, up to and including some pretty racy dancing, embraced by locals and tourists alike.
Check Montego Bay Rates and Reviews at TripAdvisor
The MoBay Margaritaville was opened in 1995 by Jamaican owners Brian Jardim and Ian Dear and hasn't stopped offering fun by the glass since, including some 52 tropical-flavored margaritas and the signature 22-ounce bongs of beer. No kidding. During the day, there is a 120-foot waterslide that winds down from the rooftop terrace and flings tourists into the warm water below, but by night it is wisely off limits.
On any given night the place will be wall-to-wall people, dancing, drinking and having the most marvelous time on the dance floor before the requisite giant shark head. Over the years, Margaritaville has entertained superstars such as rappers Nelly, Busta Rhymes, Jermaine Dupree, P.Diddy and Run DMC, and has seen big-name celebrities including the late Dennis Hopper, Cindy Crawford, Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods, and Uma Thurman.
The Montego Bay Margaritaville is located in the middle of MoBay's famous Hip Strip, the center of nightlife for locals and tourists alike. It's within walking distance of some resorts and a short cab ride from the cruise pier and other area resorts. Dining is pretty much what you'd expect at a Margaritaville -- lots of burgers, jerk chicken, and mildly island-themed munchies. Next door, however, you can up the fancy ante at Marguerite's, a sister restaurant with white-tablecloth terrace dining on fresh local seafood.
These days, you can find Margaritaville hotels and resorts all over the U.S., but some of the most unique locations—like the one in Montego Bay—are found in the Caribbean; it's their spiritual home, after all! Margaritaville Caribbean also owns the longstanding Margaritaville in Negril as well as the newer Falmouth, Jamaica location, conveniently set on the city's cruise-ship pier. You'll also find Margaritavilles in Ocho Rios, at the cruise port in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, and in the heart of George Town, Grand Cayman -- also a quick stroll from that town's cruise port. For travelers heading through the Montego Bay airport, the friendly Air Margaritaville restaurant in the terminal is your first -- or last -- chance to grab a rum drink on your vacation.
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Hours: Open daily 11 a.m.; no set closing
Cost: Cover charges vary by night and event, check the website for updated information.
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10 Things You Won't Believe Happened This Week, Feb. 2 - 6
1. Sara's Bundle Of Baby Gifts!
In celebration of Sara's upcoming bundle of joy, the ladies surprised her & the audience with exciting baby presents on Friday, February 5 - watch a clip of Sara presenting her baby shower giveaways.
2. A Super Bowl Celebration!
The ladies celebrated this year's Super Bowl halftime performers by dressing up as Katy Perry (Julie Chen), Lenny Kravitz (Aisha Tyler) and Missy Elliott (Sheryl Underwood) on Monday, February 2 - watch the full episode!
3. The Ladies Dished On The Super Bowl.
Kevin Frazier of "Entertainment Tonight" visited the ladies on Monday, February 2, the day after the Super Bowl, to discuss the big game - watch a clip of Kevin Frazier discussing Katy Perry's halftime show and more!
4. Lance Bass Dressed As A Shark.
The newleywed sat down with the ladies on Monday, February 2 and dressed as a shark in honor of the Super Bowl halftime show - watch a clip of Lance Bass chatting with the ladies.
5. The Ladies Caught Up With Amanda Peet.
The hilarious & beautiful Amanda Peet stopped by to discuss her husband, her love for "The Game of Thrones," and her new show, "Togetherness" - watch a clip of Amanda Peet talking with the ladies.
6. LL Cool J Stopped By To Talk About Hosting The GRAMMYs!
GRAMMY® Awards host LL Cool J, from "NCIS: Los Angeles" visited the ladies on Friday, February 6 - watch a clip of LL Cool J discussing the upcoming GRAMMYs.
7. Wayne Brady Had The Ladies Cracking Up.
The host of "Let's Make a Deal" visited the ladies on Wednesday, February 4 to discuss a special episode of his show - watch a clip of Wayne Brady discussing LMAD with the ladies.
8. Chicken Noodle Soup!
Chef Jet Tila prepared a delicious and tempting chicken noodle soup in THE TALK kitchen on Monday, February 2 - watch a clip of Jet Tila and the ladies cooking.
9. The Ladies Had Fun Cooking All Week.
Chef Susan Feniger prepared a chicken dinner with the flavors of Mexico and India on Wednesday, February 4. Also cooking on the show this week were chefs John Besh, Duff Goldman and Jet Tila - read all their recipes and whip up something tasty this weekend!
10. Fifth Harmony Performed Live!
The ladies of the girl group Fifth Harmony performed a song off their new debut album called "Sledgehammer" on Thursday, February 5 - watch a clip of the performance.


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1 of 16It sold new for the equivalent of $126,000 but has fully depreciated at age 40.
2 of 16It's not rusty, but the elements have taken their toll on this car.
3 of 16Long-term outdoor storage in Colorado is rough on car interiors.
4 of 16I'm guessing that this car last moved under its own power at least 20 years ago.
5 of 16You won't see a lot of US-market W116s with cloth seats. I'm pretty sure this car was bought in Germany and imported by the original owner.
6 of 16These cars were available with manual transmissions, but American S-Class buyers wanted automatics in 1979.
13 of 16This car has very few miles on it, by W116 standards. No, I didn't buy the clock (because I already have one).
14 of 16Shot with 1917 Vest Pocket Kodak film camera.
15 of 16Shot with 1917 Vest Pocket Kodak film camera.
This S-Class has taken some lumps, but it goes to the crusher with pride intact.
The W116 was the first Mercedes-Benz to get the official S-Class designation, and it became one of the premier status symbols of the Malaise Era American highway as the decade of the 1970s progressed. Here's a faded '79 in a Denver self-service wrecking yard, still looking opulent despite the ravages of long-term outdoor storage.
The cloth seats (most American W116 buyers went for leather) and this door tag indicate that the car probably was bought new in Germany and shipped over by the original purchaser.
The king of the S-Class universe in 1979 was the mighty 6.9, which had a 250-horse, 6.9-liter V8 and sold for $50,190 (that's about $186,000 in 2019 dollars). This car has the second-most powerful S-Class V8, a 180-horsepower 4.5, and came with a $32,858 price tag (about $122,000). Cadillac shoppers could buy a a kingly Fleetwood Brougham for just $13,446 ($50,000) that year, getting a 195-horse V8 in the process.
With only 150,000 miles on the clock and abundant evidence of long-term outdoor weathering, this car appears to have been parked decades ago. Did something expensive break? Did the owner die? We'll never know.


If you've been following Ethan Hawke's career in the last decade or so, then you know it goes something like this: have long compelling conversations with Julie Delpy in one of the Before movies, horror movie, horror movie, chat with Delpy some more, and do another horror movie (this time, in the same year as the third and final Before movie). This is, of course, with the exception of the gems, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead and Brooklyn's Finest. But I have to say, I kinda dig it.
It's because Ethan Hawke, who I still think is one of the most underrated working actors today, chooses smart horror movies, playing characters whose intelligence supersedes their predicament. He's usually in a position of wonder and analysis, rather than your typical male hero who is more concerned with saving the day than examining what led to the singular event.
If on one night every year, you could commit any crime without facing consequences, what would you do? In The Purge, a speculative thriller that follows one family over the course of a single night, four people will be tested to see how far they will go to protect themselves when the vicious outside world breaks into their home. In an America wracked by crime and overcrowded prisons, the government has sanctioned an annual 12-hour period in which any and all criminal activity—including murder—becomes legal. The police can't be called. Hospitals suspend help. It's one night when the citizenry regulates itself without thought of punishment. On this night plagued by violence and an epidemic of crime, one family wrestles with the decision of who they will become when a stranger comes knocking. When an intruder breaks into James Sandin's (Ethan Hawke) gated community during the yearly lockdown, he begins a sequence of events that threatens to tear a family apart. Now, it is up to James, his wife, Mary (Lena Headey), and their kids to make it through the night without turning into the monsters from whom they hide.
The film is written and directed by James DeMonaco, whose previous and only other directing credit is the little known 2009 film titled, Staten Island, New York (in which Hawke also starred). DeMonaco also wrote the 2005 remake of Assault on Precinct 13, starring Hawke.
I'm a sucker for movies that take place in one night (and, apparently, so is Hawke, who also starred in the 24-hour films, Training Day and had that looooong talk with Delpy in Before Sunrise). And I'm even more drawn to interesting horror films that aren't just about blood and gore, but actually have something to say.
This James Sandin character seems to be a fitting role for Hawke, who jumped at the chance to work with both DeMonaco and Blum again. "Jason [Blum] has a real old-school independent spirit, and that's what I loved about working with him again," Hawke said. "The restrictions of independent film, in terms of budgeting, often breed real creativity. That was the case with The Purge." I'll also add that smaller budget horror, done well, appears far more authentic.
I'm not familiar with Headey as an actress, but as a fan of TV's "Parenthood," I can vouch for Max Burkholder's talent (he plays Headey and Hawke's son in the film). I'm really looking forward to this.
THE PURGE hits theaters June 7th.
I never even heard of this and first saw the trailer in the theater last weekend and it LOOKS GREAT! #Traidar say YES!


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Q: File extension changes to ".jsf" while using the action attribute I'm having a little bit of a problem here, whenever I use an action attribute (i.e. <h:commandButton action="/test/test2.whatever" value="Test"/>) jsf changes the extension to .jsf and then redirects me there. So if I press the aforementioned button it would redirect me to /test/test2.jsf. Is this the default behavour and can I change it so only for example files with .xhtml would be changed to .jsf (to be honest this is my first JSF project and the configuration was done by my teammate who's on vacation).

A: action should return a string that will be used by the NavigationHandler to decide the next page to render. These navigation rules are defined in the faces-config.xml file, located normally under /WEB-INF.
Besides, there is a context-param in the file web.xml defining what is the default extension of JSF files. I.e.
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So probably yours is defined to be .jsf and that's why JSF is changing your .whatever to .jsf
My recomendation is that you shouldn't decide navigation rules inside the action parameter. Instead you should define them through the faces-config.xml file. I.e:
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A: Another thing (other than the default suffix in Pakore's answer) to consider would be the servlet mapping in web.xml:
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So be careful, if the JSF servlet is mapped by the .jsf extension you wouldn't want to change that... otherwise how would it know that the page is a JSF page?

A: The h:commandButton renders a POST button. It is really not recommended to use POST for page-to-page navigation. Rather use the h:button, it renders a GET button. You can just specify the "view ID" in the outcome (basically the filename part without extension).
<h:button outcome="test2" />

It will implicitly go to test2.xhtml. No need for a navigation case.
However, if the target page is NOT a JSF page, then you don't need a JSF button here. Just plain vanilla HTML suffices.
<form action="page.html"><input type="submit" /></form>

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Frequent UTIs: 8 Reasons Why You Keep Getting Urinary Tract Infections
Let's not sugar coat it: urinary tract infections suck. But the worst part about UTIs? They like to come back. 27% of women will experience another UTI within 6 months of the first one. Even after treatment, there are so many ways that one infection can turn into a UTI boomerang.
UTIs happen when bacteria enters the urethra and infects the urinary tract. The majority of UTIs occur in the bladder, but if left untreated, they can spread to the kidneys and cause serious damage.
UTI symptoms range from concerning to annoying to totally uncomfortable. You might have a UTI if you're experiencing:
Sudden strong urges to pee
A burning sensation when you pee
Cloudy urine
Red or brown urine
A strange odour to your pee
Yep, we told you UTIs suck. Most infections can be treated right away with antibiotics prescribed by your doctor. But what causes UTIs to happen in some people more than others? Here are 8 reasons why you might be getting recurrent UTIs.
You're a woman
Sorry, ladies. But the female anatomy automatically puts women at risk for getting UTIs more often. In fact, women are 8 times more likely to get a UTI than men.
Here's the deal: the female urethra sits close to the vagina and anus, where bacteria likes to gather. E. coli is an especially pesky bacteria that can make its way from the intestines to the urethra. Plus, a woman's urethra is much shorter than a man's, so bacteria can get to the urinary tract quicker.
Long story short, having a vagina could be the reason you get UTIs more often. Our top tip to avoid bacteria spread down there is to keep things squeaky clean. Always have high-quality cleansing wipes on hand to kill off any excess bacteria before it can cause an infection.
You're going through menopause
Menopause is a wild and beautiful time, but it's also a time when the female body becomes more susceptible to UTIs.
Menopause causes estrogen levels to decline, which can change the pH balance in the vagina and make the skin around it irritated and fragile. These are the perfect conditions for bacteria to thrive.
If you're experiencing frequent UTIs during or post-menopause, talk to your doctor about taking estrogen. For example, some women like to use topical estrogen treatments that also reduce skin irritation.
You're getting older
Apart from menopause, ageing, in general, can be a cause of frequent UTIs for women and men. Women often suffer bladder prolapse, which is when the bladder starts to fall into the vagina (yikes). For men, prostates become enlarged as they age.
Both of these conditions can stop urine from completely leaving the bladder. If pee sits in the bladder for too long, bacteria starts to multiply and spread.
You stopped taking antibiotics before you were supposed to
If this is you, we're not judging. (We promise). But the fact is, you might have put yourself at risk for more UTIs down the road.
Antibiotics are a surefire way to cure most UTIs fast and effectively. Your doctor will choose the best treatment duration for your diagnosis, which is typically between 3 and 10 days. Most people start to feel better after 3 days and decide to toss the other 7 days out the window.
Stopping your antibiotics before they're done is a major UTI risk. Bacteria can still linger and grow, even if your symptoms are gone. Plus, bacteria will likely become resistant to the antibiotics, making it almost impossible to treat future infections.
You have lazy bathroom habits
We all have that one thing we're lazy about. If yours is washroom hygiene, that might be why UTIs keep killing your vibe.
For women, wiping back to front is a big UTI trigger. Remember that E. coli we mentioned earlier? By wiping forward instead of backward, you're basically making its trip to your urethra a whole lot easier.
Another bad habit to break is holding in your pee. The more full your bladder is, the more time bacteria has to grow. By drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water per day and peeing whenever you feel the urge, you can continuously flush bacteria out of the system before it takes hold.
You're having sex
Nothing ruins the moment like a frequent UTI. Sex is one of the most common ways for a UTI to make a comeback. It shakes up the bacteria already in the vagina and brings new bacteria in. Switching from anal to vaginal sex is an example of how bacteria can move around and find its way to the urethra.
Certain types of birth control can also be risky. Some condom and spermicide brands cause irritations that turn into infections. Sperm stoppers, like diaphragms, can put pressure on the urethra, making bladder emptying more difficult. Plus, contraceptives that decrease a woman's estrogen levels can also make her more susceptible to recurrent UTIs (just like with menopausal women).
To stop getting UTIs from sex, make sure you pee before and after intercourse. Always have cleansing wipes nearby to clean toys and genitals in between locations. And talk to your doctor about switching birth controls to something a bit more UTI-friendly.
You have a health condition
For some people, UTIs are a side effect of a medical issue. Spinal cord injuries and nerve damage around the bladder can both affect bladder emptying. Kidney stones can block the natural flow of pee. Most notably, diabetes can damage the immune system and force excess sugar into the urine, which bacteria feeds on in the urinary tract.
If you suffer from a health condition that might be causing frequent UTIs, talk to your doctor about ways to prevent and treat future infections.
You don't have a UTI prevention plan
Okay, so you've mastered numbers 1 through 7, but you're still getting regular UTIs. The fact is, some people are just genetically more susceptible to urinary tract infections. It could be the way your urinary tract is shaped or even that UTIs run in your family. Regardless, not having a game plan for preventing UTIs is like sending them a VIP invitation to come back for more.
Natural remedies, like cranberries, can prevent bacterial growth and reduce frequent UTIs. Cranberries are packed with a powerful micronutrient called proanthocyanidins (PACs). Studies show that PACS can stop bacteria from sticking to the bladder walls so that it continues to move through the urinary tract. By taking a daily PACs supplement with at least 15% concentration, you can be proactive about your UTI health.
Here are other key tips for preventing recurrent UTIs:
Drink lots of water and pee often, especially before and after sex.
Keep things extra clean around your vagina and rectum.
If you need to take antibiotics, make sure you finish 'em.
Talk to your doctor about ways to balance your estrogen levels.
Be mindful of bacteria during sex and when choosing a contraceptive.
Want to learn more about how to prevent frequent UTIs? Head to www.utivahealth.ca for helpful resources and join the YOUtiva UTI support group to keep the conversation going.
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Construction Industry Considers Its Role in Avoiding PFAS
PFAS can be found in a variety of building materials.
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Corinne Grinapol
KEYWORDS construction projects / green building materials / legislation / PFOA
While awareness and regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has been on the rise, the focus has often been on their presence in firefighting foams and water-, grease- and stain-resistant products like Teflon. But the chemicals also are found in a wide variety of building materials, and the construction industry could have a significant role in limiting their use.
"As specifiers and consumers, we have power here. If we can lower our demand, we can elicit a response by manufacturers and reduce or eliminate the production of toxins over time," said Charley Stevenson, owner and principal of Integrated Eco Strategies. He says the process has gotten easier, both in terms of improved access to product ingredients and greater availability of alternatives.
Stevenson spoke at a July 21 webinar sponsored by green buildings advocacy group Built Environment Plus and the Living Future Collaborative, convening experts and industry professionals to discuss how to better identify and avoid the use of PFAS in construction.
PFAS, a class of chemicals that numbers in the thousands, can have potential adverse health impacts that include cancer risk, suppression of the immune system and higher cholesterol levels. Because its varied applications include weatherproofing, anti-corrosion and lubrication, among others, its use in buildings products is far-flung and diverse—a $26-billion market, according to a report from the Green Science Policy Institute.
The chemicals are used in roofing—from coatings on metal roofs to prevent corrosion, scratches and reflect solar rays to roofing nails and asphalt shingles. Other PFAS-containing coatings include paints with certain resistant properties, wood sealers and metal coatings used for bridges and industrial construction. PFAS can be found in grout, concrete sealers, O-rings, caulk, adhesives and electrical wiring, as well as in glass to make it more durable and prevent dust build up—including in solar energy panels.
Identification of PFAS in products is a challenge for architects and engineers, one that often requires a certain amount of proactive action, such as requesting manufacturers to disclose product ingredients and using that information to choose products for projects.
Tools like Health Product Declaration database and Declare Labels allow architects, designers and engineers to identify PFAS in products being considered for projects, according to Hannah Ray, science and policy fellow at the institute and an editor of its PFAS report.
The analysis itself provides some of those alternatives. For sun reflection, for example, it suggests silicone-modified polyester, and silicone and acrylic versions of weatherproofing membranes, galvanized steel for gutters. Sealant alternatives include silicones and epoxy, as well as polyester and furan resins.
Choosing alternatives to PFAS has benefits that extend throughout the project cycle where PFAS may impact workers and communities.
"Instead of just thinking about interior occupant health, we're thinking about installers, factory workers and fenceline communities, and ultimately using our building projects to reduce and eliminate where possible the production of toxins," said Charley Stevenson, owner and principal of Integrated Eco Strategies.
These actions require a level of awareness and proactive measures that may be difficult for time-constrained designers and builders.
Legislation that identifies and bans production of those products is set to help lessen the load.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on July 21 regulating PFAS, as it had in 2020 when the bill stalled in the Senate. This year's measure has been assigned to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency also has ramped up attention to PFAS regulation in the Biden administration. As the possibility of added federal action trudges on, a number of states also have passed their own regulations.
"The states have really been where action is on chemical related issues," said Laura Spark, a senior policy advocate for Clean Water Action, a clean water advocacy group, noting for example a new law in Maine that phases out by 2030 virtually all uses of PFAS except those necessary for health, safety or societal functioning, similar to a ban put in place by the European Union in 2019. Manufacturers must also disclose the presence of PFAS in new products beginning in 2023.
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott in May signed into law a bill banning the sale of consumer products containing PFAS, including in rugs and stain-resistant materials.
Currently, 31 states have policies regulating PFAS in some form, according to Safer States.
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Bioarchaeological Investigations of Nineteenth-Century African American Burials at the Pioneer Cemetery (41BO202) in Brazoria, Texas
Aaron R. Norment, AmaTerra Environmental, Inc.Follow
Jeremy W. Pye
Cory J. BroehmFollow
Douglas K. Boyd, Prewitt and Associates, Inc.Follow
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A search for unmarked graves in the state-owned right of way and underneath the pavement of State Highway 332 resulted in the discovery and archeological excavation of 11 unmarked graves associated with Pioneer Cemetery, an African American burial ground in Brazoria, Texas. Prewitt and Associates, Inc., conducted the fieldwork for the Texas Department of Transportation's Archeological Studies Program. Between 2008 and 2012, the 11 unmarked graves were discovered, exhumed, analyzed, and then reinterred in Pioneer Cemetery in September 2012. This report describes the bioarcheological investigations of those burials along with 3 other unmarked burials that were previously exhumed and reburied in 2003.
The mortuary remains, especially the manufacturing dates on the coffin hardware, indicate that the 14 exhumed burials date to the late-nineteenth century and early-twentieth centuries. Based on the osteological evidence, the deceased persons were 5 women, 2 men, 2 indeterminate adults, and 5 children. Seven of the 14 individuals display skeletal traits indicating that they are of African descent, but 2 indeterminate adults and 5 children do not. Based on historical evidence, it is likely that all 14 individuals were African Americans, and several of the older individuals may have been born into slavery.
These 14 burials do not constitute a representative sample of the African Americans in Brazoria County or the town of Brazoria, but they are an interesting and historically significant burial population nonetheless. The overall health status of these people was generally good, with no evidence of abnormally high pathologies. However, skeletal remains of several older individuals exhibited evidence of various forms of degenerative joint disease indicative of lives spent doing hard labor. One adult male had an amputated leg and an iron and wooden prosthesis; it is not known if the loss of his leg was due to violence, accidental trauma, or disease. Several of the Pioneer burials exhibit traits that may represent mortuary behaviors of African origin. Three individuals had vaulted burials, with the casket or coffin located inside a shaft under a protective wooden arch. One adult female was buried with a complete whiteware saucer and a bird talon that was partially wrapped in gold plating and may have been worn as a necklace.
This is a work for hire produced for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), which owns all rights, title, and interest in and to all data and other information developed for this project under its contract with the report producer. The report may be cited and brief passages from this publication may be reproduced without permission provided that credit is given to TxDOT and the firm that produced it. Permission to reprint an entire chapter, section, figures or tables must be obtained in advance from the Supervisor of the Archeological Studies Branch, Environmental Affairs Division, Texas Department of Transportation, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas, 78701
Norment, Aaron R.; Pye, Jeremy W.; Broehm, Cory J.; and Boyd, Douglas K. (2016) "Bioarchaeological Investigations of Nineteenth-Century African American Burials at the Pioneer Cemetery (41BO202) in Brazoria, Texas," Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State: Vol. 2016, Article 1. https://doi.org/10.21112/ita.2016.1.1
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Discussions of Simone de Beauvoir's last novel, Les Belles Images (1966), tend to be in the mode of apology. The characters are shallow—runs the typical claim—the plot (essentially, Laurence's gradual awakening to her own "belle image" identity of feminine clichés as fulfilled wife, devoted mother, successful professional) flimsy and predictable. Yet, in studying a specular dynamic of narcissism and abjection within the novel, we become aware of the discomforting ways in which our own scorn for Laurence and her world is anticipated by the text. As we attend upon the dismantling of Laurence's "belles images," we are made to witness the undoing of our own narcissism. Along the way, we acquire new understanding of an important aspect of this specular relationship: the novel's slippery use of the pronouns "I" and "she" to refer to Laurence, in an unstable grammar that has confounded critics. These pronouns and their imbrication are only too pertinent, I argue, for the reader's relationship to Laurence, and for the ways in which the reader's "I" sets itself loftily apart from Laurence's "she." Yet, in dismantling the reader's assumptions along with those of Laurence, the text offers each a new way forward, beyond the crippling confines of narcissism and abjection.