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Christopher Wray is President Trump's pick to lead the FBI.
President Trump plans to nominate Christopher Wray, a former Justice Department official who served as Gov. Christie's lawyer during the George Washington Bridge lane-closures scandal, to lead the FBI.
Christie told reporters last week that he first met Wray when the two served in the Bush administration. Christie was the U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey, and Wray was the deputy attorney general.
The Republican New Jersey governor declined to say whether he had recommended Wray to Trump, who announced his intention to name Wray to the FBI post on Wednesday.
"I don't talk about what advice I give to the president of the United States," Christie said.
But on Wednesday, he emphasized his confidence in Wray.
"When I was simply at the lowest point of my professional life, right after Bridgegate was revealed … I know every good lawyer in New York, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles, and the first call I made and the only call I made was Chris Wray," Christie said on MSNBC.
After serving as deputy attorney general, Wray led the Justice Department's criminal division. Christie said he worked with Wray during the Justice Department's investigation into an accounting scandal at the pharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb.
In 2005, the company agreed to pay $300 million as part of a deferred prosecution agreement.
"I have the utmost confidence in Chris. He's an outstanding lawyer," Christie told reporters in Trenton last week. "He has absolute integrity and honesty. I think the president certainly would not be making a mistake if he asked Chris Wray to be FBI director."
Christie hired Wray to represent him in the federal criminal investigation into the George Washington Bridge lane-closing scandal.
Defense attorneys for two former Christie allies had issued a subpoena for the cellphone the governor used during the September 2013 scheme and its aftermath, but a federal judge ruled the subpoena was too broad.
A jury in November convicted Bill Baroni, Christie's former top executive appointee at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and Bridget Anne Kelly, Christie's former deputy chief of staff, of intentionally misusing Port Authority resources and conspiracy, among other charges.
Prosecutors accused Baroni, Kelly, and former Port Authority official David Wildstein of causing massive traffic jams near the bridge in order to punish a mayor for his refusal to endorse Christie's 2013 reelection campaign.
Wildstein pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing. Baroni and Kelly, who were each sentenced to prison, are appealing their guilty verdicts. Christie was not charged in the case.
The president announced his decision to nominate Wray on Twitter on Wednesday morning..
The pick drew quick praise from U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan (R., Pa.), a former U.S. attorney in Philadelphia, who worked with Wray on a corporate fraud task force after the Enron scandal.
"His judgment is sound, his command of complex topics complete, and his demeanor even-heeled," Meehan said in a statement. "He was previously confirmed by unanimous consent for a top position in the Justice Department and he should be as well-received by the Senate again. I commend the president for his patient search and his wise selection."
Trump's announcement came one day before the FBI director whom Trump fired last month, James Comey, is to testify in public on Capitol Hill for the first time since his dismissal.
Comey, during his appearance before the Senate intelligence committee, is expected to describe his encounters with Trump in the weeks before his firing May 9. Comey could offer new details regarding discussions with Trump about the federal investigation into Russia's election meddling and possible coordination with the Trump campaign.
Staff writers Jonathan Tamari and Maddie Hanna contributed to this article, which also contains information from the Associated Press.


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Belluco was 2-0 in today's game winning her doubles match 7-6(3) and her singles match 6-4, 6-2.
Easton, Mass. – The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds (#6) defeated the Stonehill Skyhawks (#4) 4-3 to continue their winning streak, bringing their record to 8-0 on the season.
After a tough loss at No. 2 doubles, the No. 1 team of Simoné Pärn and Marija Milic defeated their opponents 7-6(4) leaving the final outcome of the doubles point to teammates Sofia Bellucco and Estefania Castrillon. Castrillon and Belluco fought their way to a 7-6(3) victory to claim the doubles point for the Firebirds.
First up for the Firebirds in the singles match was Joanna Skrzypczynska who defeated her opponent 6-3, 3-0 at No.3, putting the Firebirds up 2-0. Parn conceded her first match of the season falling to stonehill's Christina Solorzano 6-4, 6-3 at No.1. Belluco stepped up at No. 4 to defeat her opponent 6-4, 6-2, and three time Rookie of the week Izabella Bilecova sealed the deal defeating her opponent 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 and securing the Firebirds Eighth win.
This was a huge win for the Firebirds as Stonehill was ranked 4th in the East Region.
The Firebirds are back in action tomorrow evening, facing off against Bentley College at 5:00pm.

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A screenshot of Msgr. Dario Vigano's resignation letter, written March 19, 2018.
Although the resignation has its flaws, the fallout from 'Lettergate' finally led to some accountability for wrongdoing at the Vatican.
News today of Msgr. Dario Edoardo Viganò's resignation as prefect of the Vatican's Secretariat for Communication is remarkable in many respects.
First of all, it's extremely rare for a senior Vatican official in modern times, and especially during this pontificate, to submit his resignation or hold himself accountable concerning a public scandal or controversy for which he is blamed.
One need only think of a few recent examples where this hasn't happened: those responsible for the appointment of pro-abortion or pro-contraception academics to the Pontifical Academy for Life, the official responsible for protocol who gave a papal knighthood to a militant Dutch pro-abortion politician, or the Vatican priest caught having homosexual drug-fueled parties at the Holy Office (some of course might argue these are lesser offenses, others could say they're as bad or worse).
Msgr. Viganò will therefore be congratulated for doing the honorable thing after the "Lettergate" fiasco, and the Holy Father, too, for accepting his resignation.
But despite the gravity of the offense — doctoring photographs and changing the meaning of a confidential letter from Benedict XVI by selectively publicizing it — this case is extraordinary for a second reason: the almost total absence of any admission of guilt or remorse. Msgr. Viganò instead places the blame on "controversies" which, he says, destabilize and could potentially block the communications reforms that he was leading and harm his co-workers.
A third point of interest is that the Holy Father has only ostensibly sanctioned Msgr. Vigano by accepting his resignation. In truth, he has asked him to stay on as an assessor (consulter) to the dicastery in order to help provide a "human and professional contribution" to the new prefect and to the media reform. Some therefore see this more as a "demotion" than a resignation and an inadequate and ill-befitting sanction at that, while others may see it as reasonable and appropriate given the reforms are now in their final stages.
Fourthly, the resignation highlights what many now view as an arbitrary administration of justice at the Holy See. One of Pope Francis' first acts was to make the leaking of confidential documents to the press a punishable offense (later witnessed in the 2016 Vatileaks II trial), and yet misusing the confidential letter of the Pope Emeritus results in what Msgr. Vigano called today a "stepping back" from a previous leadership role.
In a similar way, those responsible for financial crimes and misconduct in the Vatican are supposed to face tougher sanctions after recent reforms, yet no one has so far been tried for money laundering, despite many cases coming to light, while those pushing for financial reform are thwarted. Similarly, Vatican officials with checkered pasts are often promoted, while those who hold fast to the Church's teaching are ostracized or sent away.
But lastly, today's very rare resignation, while flawed and a tragedy for Msgr. Vigano, could still be a sign of hope: that glimmers of a true sense of accountability and justice may at last be coming into view, trumping the courtier mentality in the Vatican that has existed for so long.


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Q: Ionic: same style for android and iOS In this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjPRj2Vp74U) Andrew mentions that Ionic builds different element design for each platform. Is it possible to prevent that, so the app looks the same on all platforms?

A: Yes this is 100% possible.
This can be achieved with the Ionic $ionicConfigProvider. You can use this provider within your .config() method and do things like override which platform specific styles you want to.
Its a pretty powerful tool.  Have a look at the docs for full info.

A: If you are using Ionic2...
open app/app.ts
and add the next config:
ionicBootstrap(MyApp, [], {
  mode: 'ios' // use 'md' for android and 'wp' for windows
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Actually it can set and get the platform, the trick is to run the set command in the run method for your module before everything else is set:
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});

A: For Ionic 2.0.0 you can use the config parameter of the IonicModule forRoot method.
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There are hundreds (if not thousands) of different kinds of curling irons in the world today.
Sometimes it seems like the choices are endless – thin paddles, thick paddles, ceramic, wands, cordless, no clamps, and so on.
And it makes it difficult to know which one is the best curling iron for thick hair.
Therefore, if your hair is like mine and you are looking for the perfect curling iron for this hair, keep me company as I take you through curling iron for thick hair.
To begin, when styling your hair, cleaning it is vital.
Although some people think that curly hair doesn't need to be washed every day because it holds the curls perfectly even when it isn't washed, it is always a good idea to curl it when it is clean.
But whether you clean it or not or you know how to do your hair or not, there is one thing that you need to know: your hair must be completely dry before you begin to use your iron.
Your thick hair needs to be dry and free from all remains of hair styling products. You can now use your curling iron for thick hair to curl your hair.
Hot Tools Professional 1102 is one of the best curling irons you will find on the market today. It features a 24k gold plated barrel that ensures consistent and even heat distribution for damage-free, bouncy, and smooth curls. Its powerful 85w heats up to 450 degrees and has a multi-heat setting feature that enables you to control the iron to suit your customized needs.
The iron is able to produce four times the power of ordinary irons.
Hot Tools firm has been one of the most trusted iron brands in the world of hair products. They provide affordable products, which is not an exception with their 1102 iron. The iron boasts of a heavy duty long lasting heating element that heats up fast and has an on and off switch that shuts off when your iron has been accidently left plugged in for a while.
This professional most advanced styling tool is great for women who have always had issues changing their straight hair to curly one.
Create an amazing hairstyle with the BaBylissPro Nano curling iron. It is made with the latest technology to make textured waves and curls. Its Nano titanium is an excellent conductor of heat and ensures stability in high temperatures. It produces maximum far-infrared heat that penetrates your hair shaft from inside for a salon styling look with no damage.
The 1/2 " curling iron also features Sol-Gel tech to make the barrels 22 percent smoother and 37 percent stronger than other irons. The model also boasts of 50 heat settings with the highest being 450 degrees. The curling iron also features an 8-inches tangle-free swivel cord.
Its titanium technology ensures that your hair retains the maximum moisture to give it a healthy look. BabyBlissPro produces negative ions that help to neutralize the positive ion that can damage your hair. This ensures that your hair is always healthy and shiny.
The product is recommended for all types of hairs.
Nano Tourmaline Ceramic curling iron produces more negative ions than other iron. These irons work to provide your hair the shine you have always dreamt of. The iron also gives you control over your hair for about 24 hrs as it keeps your hair in great shape even in high humidity.
In other words, it eliminates hot spots and reduces frizz as well as static leading to a healthy-looking hair.
The Infiniti Pro saves you time. This product is so effective that it heats within thirty seconds. Quite amazing! It also features five heat settings to ensure you give your hair a salon-quality curling. These settings ensure that the iron is effective on any hair type.
The best thing about this iron is that you can monitor the heat in LED settings. You only need to set your hair first depending on your hair type.
This is an innovatively designed curling product that makes your hair look amazing. So, if you wish to experiment with different hairstyles, this is the product for you. Its stylish design makes ladies fall in love with it. From its design, it is clear that the firm paid a lot of attention toward quality. Its ergonomic design ensures that you have the best time of your life when curling your hair.
Its heating system is incorporated with tourmaline ceramic technology that ensures your hair gets the maximum heat. It improves the performance. This technology also provides you with a smooth and shiny hair.
The iron also boasts of adjustable temperature settings – you can set your temperature according to your needs. Because of its great specification, the product heats up easily. Bed Head Deep Water curling iron also features a special plate for locking your curls.
This product is suitable for all ladies as it works well on all types of hair; you only need to adjust the heat level.
This product features the best quality ceramic heater tech that seals your hair cuticle for shiny and smooth curls that last. The ceramic PTC system self-regulates the temperature to prevent under or over-heating while maintaining steady heat to enable better styling. The iron is perfect for dry, damaged, or color-treated hair and forms bouncy curls while locking in and smoothing in your look.
The best thing about Xtava iron is the ability to decide which type of heat you will use. With twenty-two heat settings to select from (200-410 degree), there is an ideal temperature for every woman. The power is in your hands.
The tourmaline and ionic ceramic barrels mean minimal damage to your curls and more steady distribution of heat. With this product, getting big, sleek curls isn't hard no matter your hair type.
This amazing curling iron is suitable for ladies with fine, short to medium length hair as it heats from 280 to 300 depending on how tight you want your hair to be.
Thick hair calls for more work when you are curling. Hence, there are factors that you need to consider when investing in a curling iron.
Curling irons comes with different heat settings. With thick hair, you require more heat as it helps hold your style and fight gravity for many hours.
But if your hair is naturally fine or colored, you might want to choose an iron that provides you a choice to adjust the temperature.
You might want to straighten your curls first if you have naturally frizzy or curly hair.
If this is the situation, getting a curling gadget that also straightens hair isn't a bad idea. Why buy 2 irons instead of a multipurpose one?
It is very easy to curl your hair if you apply enough heat, as well as quickly, to penetrate your hair's shaft. To produce the maximum amount of heat, your iron should have a ceramic center which enables the iron to attain a temperature of over 400 degrees.
Ceramic also reduces the damage to you thick hair as it offers only the heat required to form the curl and eliminate negative ions that often damage the hair.
This gemstone's crystals, when added as a coating to the ceramic hub, form negative ions which make your shaft to lay flat and smooth, reducing frizz to produce great curls which are sleek, bouncy, and smooth.
However, it isn't a "stand-alone" kind of material because it requires either ceramic or titanium material to produce the ions.
Being a good heat conductor, titanium provides maximum retention of curls due to its ability to deliver an excellent amount of heat and do so efficiently more than other materials.
It enters your hair fast and leaves even faster to leave your hair with the sleekest touch.
The best curling iron should have at least 2 barrels. It forms the curls for you by clamping your thick hair in the barrels.
However, you will only realize one style of curl; the size will depend on the design of the product you choose, but it often gives a great wavy look to your head and is very easy to use.
It is the shape of your hair that should determine the size of the barrel. Thick hair that is just above your shoulder should be wrapped around an iron with a relatively smaller barrel, about ¾". A barrel of any size is great for other types of hair.
A few years ago I began to use a curling iron on my thick hair and I haven't looked back. But this wasn't always easy. I had to try different things and conduct extensive research on how to use my iron correctly.
Let me share with you what I have learned over the years.
This will only mean more frizz. I bet you don't want this look, do you? So whether you blow dry your hair or let it dry naturally, remember: your hair must always be dry.
Use a larger barreled gadget if you want larger and looser curls. On the flip side, use smaller barreled irons for tighter curls.
Always do your hair from your face. This gives you more volume to your hair and a much more natural appearance.
The near you get to the root of your curls, the longer the curls will hold. This ensures that your curls aren't weighed down.
Setting your iron heat to about 200s degree will really aid protect your hair and keep it healthy, especially if it is color treated.
The products we have looked above are perfect and the best curling for thick hair. These products work for all types of hair and have been approved by many users, as perfect curling irons for thick hair.
These features provide your curls with the perfect heating and styling service. So I can easily recommend you get one of these irons for curling your hair.
I also believe that choosing the best curling iron for thick hair makes your work easier. By buying the best product, you will have completed 50 percent of the work already – and you know how difficult it is to do the hair.
But don't worry about your thick curls because there are irons out on the market that will help you get the style you want. And yes, take good care of both your thick hair and your iron and you will always have a superb curly hair day.


100 Christmas Decorating Ideas – Your Decorating Guide!
100 Christmas Decorating Ideas - Your Decorating Guide!
Christmas is almost here! Time to sparkle!
If you haven't finished your Christmas decorating and you are still looking for a few simple DIY Christmas decorating ideas, keep reading. These classic ideas never date. They are easy to do, and need only a few materials. Some items you might have handy, others you will need to buy. None of them are particularly expensive.
But I have to confess...they are from a 36 page 100 idea book full of tutorials I put together in 2015 from all over the internet, linking back to original articles and tutorials!
Please don't hate me! The Christmas decorating ideas are as wonderful today as they were only 2 short years ago.
Click here to download the PDF or just keep reading to get a short version of what is in the Guide.
Before, during and even after Christmas there's a lot of baking, eating, decorating, finding and wrapping presents. Beyond all the glitz it's all about Peace, Joy, Love and Hope in the world. Enjoy every day! You are already blessed!
When it comes to Christmas trees here are so many to choose from. Do you love this Silver Tip Christmas tree? Or maybe you prefer a simple tree made from chicken wire or worn wooden pieces for the mantel.
No matter how big your home, how small your budget or how many of you to gather around the tree, remember this is the time of year to give thanks.
Yes, once the tree has been decorated your tree, its time to move on to wrapping presents.
Nothing beats well wrapped Christmas presents! Go simple with kraft paper, white and black gift cards (page 16 of the guide) or add lots of color, ribbon and stamps. There are lots of great ideas to wrap, tag and stack your Christmas presents to look amazing under your Christmas tree.
Whatever your choice, go simple, and have fun as you create your packages.
Boxwood shrub brings the ideas below to live with that wonderful green texture. Create a boxwood shrub Kissing Ball or a boxwood shrub Christmas Wreath. You can find more ideas on page 18 or click the link below to go to the tutorial at Crafting Rebellion.
Food is next.. let's start with a few treats! I'm rushing I know, but I'm baking and worried my gingerbread men might be burning.
Just a few colorful treats can make all the difference to your Christmas decorating! Like these simple trees from Shelterness. You can find other treats to eat in the post Best Small Everyday Thank You Gift Ideas.
Here are Christmas decorating ideas for everyone including these fun Christmas crafts for kids.
With a few simple Christmas crafts you can transform your home using a little gingham or some moss for a simple, elegant Christmas dinner table setting.
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Ski jumping is a winter sport in which athletes compete on distance and style in a jump from a ski jumping hill. The sport has traditionally focused on a combination of style and distance, and it was therefore early seen as unimportant in many milieus to have the longest jump. The International Ski Federation (Fédération Internationale de Ski; FIS) has largely been opposed to the inflation in hill sizes and setting of distance records, and no world records have been set at Olympic, World Championship, Holmenkollen Ski Festival or Four Hills Tournament events, as these have never been among the largest hills in the world.
Since 1936, when the first jump beyond 100 metres (330 ft) was made, all world records in the sport have been made in the discipline of ski flying, an offshoot of ski jumping where distance is explicitly emphasised. As of March 2017, the official world record for the longest ski jump is 253.5 m (832 ft), set by Stefan Kraft at Vikersundbakken in Vikersund, Norway. Two years prior, also in Vikersund, Dimitry Vassiliev reached 254 m (833 ft) but fell upon landing; his jump is unofficially the longest ever made.
Ski jumping originated in Norway, and has been practiced since time immemorial, using handmade temporary hills. The first record is credited to Olaf Rye, a soldier who set up a show spectated by his fellow soldiers in 1808, reaching 9.5 metres (31 ft) in Eidsberg, Norway. This small hill was probably near Eidsberg church, possibly at the farm Lekum.
Sondre Norheim, credited as the 'father' of modern skiing, made the second official record at 19.5 metres (64 ft) in 1868. Tim Ashburn says in his book The History of Ski Jumping that Norheim's longest jump on the circular track in Haugli ground in 1868 should have been measured at 31.5 metres (103 ft), but that newspapers in Christiania reported that the length "was a little exaggerated", so the official record is everywhere written as 19.5 m.
The sport quickly spread to Finland, the United States and Canada, where some of the subsequent records were set. Early jumping competitions were only scored by style, and it was seen as disruptive to attempt to jump further. Not until 1901 was a scoring system for distance introduced. With the construction of Bloudkova Velikanka in Planica, Yugoslavia, in 1934, the separate discipline of ski flying was introduced, which is essentially an 'extreme' version of ski jumping.
With one exception, all of the world records for distance have been set on five of the world's six ski flying hills, of which five remain in use. In 1936, Josef "Sepp" Bradl was the first to surpass the 100 metres (330 ft) mark, landing a jump of 101.5 metres (333 ft). The FIS was long opposed to ski flying as a whole, and it has never been included in the Olympic or Nordic World Ski Championships. However, since 1972, the FIS Ski Flying World Championships has been a mainstay event, and ski flying event are also part of the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup calendar. The first to officially reach 200 metres (660 ft) was Toni Nieminen in 1994, by landing a jump of 203 metres (666 ft); at the time, ski jumpers did not receive distance points for the part of the jumps exceeding 191 metres.
The distance of a ski jump is measured from the end of the 'table' (the very tip of the 'inrun' ramp) to halfway between the athletes' feet when they touch ground. To qualify, the jump must be made in a sanctioned competition, or official trial or qualification runs for these, with a system to control the actual length. To win a competition, an athlete needs both distance and style, the latter of which is achieved by attaining a proper Telemark landing; therefore jumpers are not motivated to jump as far as possible, only as far necessary to attain a good landing. Jumps are invalid if the jumper falls, defined as touching the ground with his hands or body before reaching the fall line. However, if an athlete touches the snow with any part of their body after landing, and receives style points greater than 14 from at least three judges, the jump is valid and counts as an official world record.
When ski flying began in the 1930s, jumps were recorded in a traditional Scandinavian measure of length, the Danish alen (1 alen (Denmark) = 0.6277 m (2.059 ft)). Some older United States and Canadian records were recorded in feet. Now, jump length is measured by the meter. Today, camera technology capably makes the measurements. Before, spectators were stationed downhill, meter by meter, and the raised hand of the nearest observer marked the jumper's landing.
* Davos (2 Mar 1913) – many regard Thorleif Knudsen 48 m (157 ft) jumps as world records, although R. Omtvedt already set a new world record of 51.5 m (169 ft) on 16 Feb 1913 in Ironwood. This is most likely due to Omtvedt jumping as a professional at that time.
If an athlete touches the ground with their hands, body, or falls before reaching the outrun line, the jump is deemed invalid and thus not listed as a world record. Jumps landed during non-competition training rounds or hill tests are also not recognized as official world records. Distances set by test jumpers (Vorspringer, or "V-jumpers") during competition rounds are deemed official.
Revelstoke (1916) – Nels Nelsen landed a world record jump of 55.8 m (183 ft) during training; the latter is why it is officially not recognized as a world record.
Salt Lake City (Jan 1931) – Alf Engen landed a world record jump of 77.4 m (254 ft), but according to Harold "Cork" Anson this was not recognized because the Utah Ski Club, the competition organizer at the time, had not been a member of the Confederation of Western American Winter Sports Association.
Salt Lake City (1931) – Alf Engen landed a world record jump of 81.1 m (266 ft) during an unofficial event; the latter is why it is officially not recognized as a world record.
Salt Lake City (1935) – Alf Engen landed a world record jump of 94.8 m (311 ft) during training; the latter is why it is officially not recognized as a world record.
Plastic matting for ski jumping was invented by German athlete Hans Renner. The first ski jumping tests on plastic without any audience were made on 31 October 1954 at Regenbergschanze in Zella-Mehlis, East Germany. The Wadeberg Jugendschanze K40 in Oberhof, East Germany, which was built just next to the old Thüringenschanze, officially became the world's first plastic covered ski jumping hill. On 21 November 1954 they organized first ever and at the same time regional competition on plastic at »Wadeberg Jugendschanze K40« in front of 15,000 spectators where Werner Lesser set first two ever plastic/summer world records of 41 and 42 metres (135 & 138 ft). Russian ski jumper Dimitry Vassiliev holds the current summer world record on plastic with 147.5 metres (484 ft) which he set at Russian National Championships on 15 October 2016 in Sochi, Russia.
^ a b Canadian Ski Hall of Fame. "Nels Nelsen" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 February 2011. Retrieved 15 February 2011.
^ International Ski Federation. "Distance measurement". Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 15 February 2011.
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Lilkotvaré (Solanales) je řád vyšších dvouděložných rostlin. Zahrnuje 5 čeledí a přes 4 000 druhů. V české květeně je tento řád zastoupen čeleděmi lilkovité a svlačcovité.

Charakteristika
Pro zástupce řádu lilkotvaré jsou charakteristické pravidelné květy se srostlou korunou a jednoduché střídavé listy bez palistů. Počet tyčinek odpovídá počtu korunních lístků.

Řád zahrnuje přes 4 000 druhů ve 164 rodech a 5 čeledích. Drtivá většina druhů i rodů náleží do dvou velkých čeledí: lilkovité a svlačcovité. Obě čeledi jsou celosvětově rozšířeny a zahrnují byliny i dřeviny.

Taxonomie
Řád lilkotvaré náleží v moderní taxonomii do skupiny nazývané Asterids I. Nejblíže příbuznou větví je podle kladogramů APG řád hluchavkotvaré (Lamiales). Nejasné stále zůstává zařazení čeledi brutnákovité, která vykazuje četné shodné znaky.

Význam
Hospodářsky nejvýznamnější je čeleď lilkovité, poskytující základní potraviny (brambory, paprika) a tabák. Je také zdrojem mnohých farmaceuticky využívaných alkaloidů. Do čeledi svlačcovité náleží zejména batáty neboli sladké brambory a některé okrasné rostliny. Ostatní čeledi mají zcela okrajový význam.

Přehled čeledí
 lepicovité (Hydroleaceae)
 lilkovité (Solanaceae)
 prudilovité (Montiniaceae)
 svlačcovité (Convolvulaceae)
 Sphenocleaceae.

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Botanické řády
Vyšší dvouděložné

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La place Saint-Léger est une artère piétonne historique située en France sur la commune de Chambéry dans le département de la Savoie en région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Autrefois constituée de deux quais le long d'un canal de l'Albanne sur lequel était bâtie l'église Saint-Léger, détruite au , la place Saint-Léger actuelle demeure depuis sa création la principale traversée piétonne du centre ancien de Chambéry.

Histoire

Première installation
Comme l'ensemble du territoire de la commune de Chambéry situé en plaine, l'emplacement de la place Saint-Léger est constitué de marais et de multiples bras de la rivière Albanne, ce pourquoi les premiers habitants s'installent sur les hauteurs de la colline de Lémenc. Leur assèchement progressif permet, durant le Moyen Âge, d'atteindre les coteaux de la colline de Montjay et d'y faire bâtir le nouveau château des seigneurs de Chambéry. C'est au pied de celui-ci que s'installe la nouvelle ville dite de Chambéry-le-Jeune, grâce à un drainage progressif des zones marécageuses, des constructions sur pilotis et l'installation de plusieurs moulins alimentés par les bras de l'Albanne canalisés coulant dans les quartiers.

La place Saint-Léger actuelle fait partie de cette ville nouvelle, dont elle devient déjà la principale artère à quelques mètres à l'est du château. Elle comprend l'un des bras de l'Albanne, aménagé en un canal appelé « Grand Canal », qui coupe la place sur toute sa longueur et qui la divise en deux rues appelées au  Grand'Rue (Magna Carreria) à droite et Rue de la Grenaterie (Carreria Granateriæ) à gauche, rues alors reliées par plusieurs petits ponts. Entre les deux rues existait par ailleurs l'unique place de la ville, dite place des Marchands (Platea Mercatorum), située devant l'église entre les deux quais en surplomb de l'Albanne.

Place et église Saint-Léger
Cette église, indiquée comme l'église paroissiale Saint-Léger, est bâtie à une époque indéterminée. Jean-Louis Grillet estime sa construction consécutive au martyre de l'évêque Léger d'Autun au , Alexis de Jussieu avance pour sa part que l'église a dû être construite avec la ville après l'édification du château à partir du , et Timoléon Chapperon indique dans la même idée qu'une telle église ne peut avoir été bâtie hors de l'enceinte de la ville, ville dont la présence n'est pas attestée avant l'arrivée du château à Montjay. Dans tous les cas, Jussieu indique par ailleurs que la paroissiale de Saint-Léger est déjà mentionnée dans le pouillé du diocèse en 1110.

D'une longueur d'environ 16 toises, soit une trentaine de mètres, l'église est orientée vers le couchant comme la plupart des églises au Moyen Âge, et son clocher haut de  est situé à droite de la porte d'entrée. C'est dans ce clocher que se tenaient les guetteurs de la ville dont le rôle était d'assurer sa sûreté en prévenant des différents dangers, y compris des incendies. L'église connait également une période durant laquelle un passage traversant est organisé de manière à relier directement les deux rues sans en faire le tour, un passage que Fodéré décrit ainsi en 1619 : .

Autour de l'église se trouvent des « cabornes », soit des petites cahutes commerçantes en bois situées au pied des immeubles le long de la place et dont la dénomination ne se retrouve qu'à Chambéry. Grillet indique que le souverain Amédée VIII de Savoie, par lettres patentes de 1409, décide de la démolition des cabornes qui se trouvent derrière l'église Saint-Léger. Toutefois, près de deux siècles plus tard, l'arrêt du  du souverain Sénat de Savoie décrète la couverture du canal de l'Albanne, ce qui permet de dégager de la place pour replacer des cabornes. Cet arrêt est également à l'origine de l'installation des piliers et des toits sur ces boutiques, créant ce que l'on appelle alors la rue Couverte.

L'église Saint-Léger subit de nombreuses transformations durant les siècles, par exemple en 1339 lorsqu'il faut en refaire la toiture, en 1347 avec la reconstitution de son portail, ou lors de sa reconstruction partielle à la suite d'un incendie en 1650. Il a même été plusieurs fois émis la demande de la démolir, comme en 1550 auprès du roi de France Henri II (qui occupait alors Chambéry), ou en août 1567 auprès d'Emmanuel-Philibert de Savoie, sans que ces demandes ne soient jamais suivies d'effet. C'est finalement par sentence du  que décision est prise d'interdire l'église en vue de sa démolition, principalement du fait que celle-ci menace trop gravement de s'effondrer.

De la Révolution à nos jours
À la suite de Révolution française et du premier rattachement de la Savoie à la France de 1792, la place Saint-Léger devient la place de la Liberté. Le corps de garde qui s'y trouve est démonté et remplacé par un arbre de la liberté surmonté d'un bonnet phrygien, devant lequel sont ensuite brûlés les armoiries et les tableaux de la Maison commune.

La place retrouve son nom d'origine et revient au royaume de Sardaigne de 1815 à 1860. En 1816, Aubin-Louis Millin relate son voyage en Savoie et dit de la place que . Il ajoute néanmoins qu'. Un sentiment déjà partagé à la fin du  où l'on considère même les cabornes insalubres, sans compter le fait qu'elles occupent une place très importante sur la place, ce qui provoque du fait de la foule et des charrettes, beaucoup d'encombrements. Ce pourquoi, concomitamment à la percée de la rue de Boigne (1824-1830) à travers la place, les « cabornes » et les toitures de la rue Couverte sont définitivement démolies en 1826.

En 1897, alors que la Savoie est française depuis 37 ans, un incendie survient sur la place Saint-Léger à proximité de l'horloge. À l'occasion des travaux de reconstruction, décision est prise d'ouvrir une nouvelle rue et une place attenante, baptisées toutes deux « Porte-Reine » en mémoire de l'ancienne porte percée en 1737 pour le mariage de Charles-Emmanuel III et d'Élisabeth-Thérèse de Lorraine. Les travaux débutent après 1900 et s'étalent sur près de 10 ans, en grande partie selon les plans de l'architecte Victor Dénarié qui se charge également de reconstituer le beffroi de l'horloge en 1902 avec l'aide de Jean Carle pour les sculptures, en particulier celle des armoiries de Chambéry situées sous l'horloge faisant face à la place.

La place Saint-Léger est relativement épargnée par le bombardement du 26 mai 1944 du fait de sa distance suffisante avec la gare de Chambéry qui était visée, et ne nécessite donc pas de reconstructions d'envergure. Le secteur sauvegardé de Chambéry dans lequel la place s'inscrit est créé en 1969, une création suivie à partir de 1975 de grands travaux de mise en valeur et de piétonnisation du centre ancien. C'est au cours de ces travaux que les façades de la place sont recouvertes de peintures et d'enduits aux couleurs chaudes, une polychromie choisie à la fois pour des raisons de mise en valeur des différentes architectures des immeubles, mais également  selon l'architecte des bâtiments de France de l'époque, Edmond Brocard. C'est également à l'occasion de ces travaux que sont réalisés les peintures en trompe-l'œil de la cour de l'Horloge.

Depuis , la place Saint-Léger accueille le marché de Noël de Chambéry, auparavant installé boulevard du théâtre près de la fontaine des éléphants.

Description

La place Saint-Léger constitue aujourd'hui la principale traversée piétonne du centre-ville de Chambéry. Bien que dénommée « place » pour des raisons historiques (ancienne place dite « des Marchands » puis « Saint-Léger » sur le parvis de l'église éponyme aujourd'hui disparue), la physionomie de l'artère actuelle est néanmoins plus proche de celle d'une large rue oblongue, relativement rectiligne malgré une légère courbure.

Longue d'environ , la place s'étend sur un axe s'étirant du nord-ouest (près de l'hôtel de ville et des halles) au sud-est (près du Carré Curial). Sa largeur est variable et moins importante à ses extrémités qu'en son centre où elle approche les  de large entre les rues Porte-Reine et Métropole. Les façades des immeubles qui l'entourent, bien que parfaitement alignées entre elles, ne sont néanmoins pas uniformes dans leurs style ou leurs couleurs, même si beaucoup ont en commun d'être très colorées.

Comme la plupart des rues piétonnes à Chambéry et au-delà en France, la place Saint-Léger est entièrement pavée depuis la piétonnisation décidée durant les années 1970. Certaines parties de la place peuvent par ailleurs être utilisées en tant que terrasses au devant des cafés qui y sont situés. L'ensemble de la place est autrement constitué de commerces.

La place Saint-Léger dispose enfin, comme d'autres rues du centre, de pavoisements aux armes de l'ancien duché de Savoie et de ses provinces historiques.

Lieux et monuments
En tant que principale artère historique de la ville de Chambéry, la place Saint-Léger conserve un certain nombre de lieux et de monuments alentour comportant des intérêts historiques et/ou architecturaux.

À ce titre, la place fait à la fois partie des  de secteur sauvegardé du centre ancien de la ville, ainsi que des  de la Zone de protection du patrimoine architectural, urbain et paysager (ZPPAUP) couvrant également les premières pentes proches du centre, aussi bien au nord (colline de Lémenc) qu'au sud (les Charmettes).

Lieux

Allées

Parmi les curiosités observables sur la place Saint-Léger figurent en particulier les « allées » perpendiculaires à la place. Une quinzaine de ces allées permettent ainsi de desservir les diverses entrées des immeubles très profonds qui cernent la place, ou de rejoindre pour certaines d'autres rues de la ville. La profondeur des bâtiments qui a conduit au percement de ces longues allées devait compenser la faible largeur des façades sur la place décidée lors de leur construction, vraisemblablement en raison des taxes dues au titre du droit de toisage à partir du , une taxe par ailleurs particulièrement lourde à Chambéry. Certaines de ces allées débouchent également sur des cours intérieures centrales.

Ces allées couvertes se présentent comme des tunnels traversant l'immeuble jusqu'à une cour intérieure ou une autre rue, leur largeur allant de un à quatre mètres et leur longueur pouvant atteindre plusieurs dizaines de mètres. Certaines sont ouvertes sur la rue tandis que d'autres ont une porte pouvant être confondue avec une entrée du bâtiment mais derrière laquelle se trouve un passage. Lorsqu'elles étaient toutes accessibles, les habitants pouvaient déambuler dans le quartier en tous sens, grâce à la succession des traboules, plus vite que par les rues, l'inconvénient étant leur obscurité, souvent totale pour les plus longues. Les traboules sont toutes éclairées depuis la restauration en couleur des façades à partir de 1975 à la suite de la piétonisation de la Place Saint-Léger. Un certain nombre d'entre elles sont toutefois fermées au public car privatisées depuis les années 1980, en particulier toutes celles qui disposaient de portes.

Entre deux de ces allées, l'allée de Boigne et l'allée Henry Planche, se trouve la porte de Celse Morin, datée du . Enfin la cour de l'Horloge, accessible par deux allées parallèles, comporte des peintures en trompe-l'œil représentant notamment des loggias de bois avec des personnages visibles aux balcons.

Rues

Autour de la place Saint-Léger se trouvent également des rues historiques de Chambéry. La première d'entre elles, la rue de Boigne, traverse la place de part en part sur l'axe s'étirant du château à la fontaine des éléphants. Le percement de cette rue est pensé et financé par le général Benoît de Boigne et se déroule de 1824 à 1830. La particularité de cette nouvelle artère est la présence de part et d'autre de la voie, de portiques à la turinoise sous lesquels s'installent familles de notables, commerces de luxe ou salons de thé.

Non loin de la rue de Boigne se trouve la rue Basse-du-Château, principal accès au château dès sa construction et restée très fréquentée jusqu'à la réalisation de la rue de Boigne en 1830. Rue à la fois étroite et sinueuse, elle est celle qui conserve le plus d'évocations de la vie médiévale de la ville. L'une de ses principales caractéristiques est la présence du dernier « pont abrité » en bois qui permettait de relier deux immeubles en passant au-dessus de la rue. La rue débute au nord-ouest de la place Saint-Léger et débouche au pied du château.

Enfin les rues situées aux extrémités de la place, que sont les rues Juiverie, du Sénat et de Lans au nord, et la rue Croix-d'Or au sud, sont également des rues historiques de la ville.

Monuments

Monuments historiques

La place Saint-Léger compte aujourd'hui trois monuments historiques que sont trois hôtels particuliers : l'hôte Dieulefis, l'hôtel de Montjoie et l'hôtel du Bourget.

L'hôtel Dieulefis, à l'origine sis aux 64-66 de la place Saint-Léger et anciennement dénommé hôtel de Mellarède, remonte à la fin du  et au début du  et fait l'objet d'une inscription partielle au titre des monuments historiques depuis le . Il possède un décor sculpté et une lucarne, et la protection concerne la façade et la toiture.

L'hôtel des comtes de Montjoie (famille Anselme de Montjoye), plus communément appelé Hôtel de Montjoie, date de la seconde moitié du  et fait l'objet d'un classement au titre des monuments historiques depuis le . Sa façade principale, qui donne sur la place Saint-Léger à proximité de la rue de Boigne, fait partie des éléments concernés par le classement, à laquelle s'ajoutent la rampe et la cage d'escalier et les trois salons du deuxième étage.

L'hôtel Chollet du Bourget (famille Chollet du Bourget), plus communément appelé Hôtel du Bourget, est construit en 1773 et fait l'objet d'une inscription partielle au titre des monuments historiques depuis le . Sa façade, qui donne sur la place Saint-Léger face à l'ancienne porte Reine, fait partie des éléments inscrits avec la toiture, le portail donnant sur la rue et l'escalier et sa cage lui faisant suite à l'intérieur. La façade, bien ensoleillée été comme hiver, comporte par ailleurs une méridienne du temps moyen.

Autres

La place Saint-Léger compte d'autres hôtels particuliers, non protégés au titre des monuments historiques. Aussi, l'hôtel Favier du Noyer, probablement daté du , a sa façade principale et sa tourelle centrale tournées à l'opposé de la place Saint-Léger, mais son accès s'y effectue depuis la place au travers d'une des multiples allées. L'hôtel Salteur de la Serraz, dont la façade date du  mais avec une cour Est plus ancienne, compte pour sa part plusieurs loggias et un escalier à vis. D'autres hôtels particuliers proches existent mais ne sont pas reliés directement à la place, tels l'hôtel de Mérande ou l'hôtel Lambert de la Croix.

Parmi les monuments peut également être citée la porte de Celse Morin. Placée au , celle-ci comporte divers reliefs, parmi lesquels des hémisphères sur sa partie supérieure. Elle permet aujourd'hui une liaison piétonne entre les allées de Boigne et Henry Planche, au sud-ouest de la place.

La place Saint-Léger comporte également deux fontaines. La plus importante se situe face à l'hôtel du Bourget et représente des marmousets, comme à d'autres endroits de la ville. La seconde, plus simple, se trouve face à la rue Basse-du-Château à proximité de la rue de Boigne. Enfin, à l'angle de la rue Porte-Reine se trouve un beffroi contenant une horloge, œuvre de l'architecte Victor Dénarié et du sculpteur Jean Carle, issue de la reconstruction du secteur après l'incendie d'.

Voir aussi

Articles connexes
 Chambéry
 Histoire de Chambéry

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Notes et références

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Hot Shrimp Sandwich recipe – Nashville Hot Chicken meets Japanese Ebi Katsu Burger (shrimp cutlet burger) for a spicy, succulent panko crusted shrimp sandwich with tangy collard greens slaw.
This month of February, as part of Black History Month, my recipe for Nashville Hot Shrimp Sandwich will be featured as part of a Black History Month Virtual Potluck along with recipes by 27 other amazing and uber talented black food bloggers. Each of us will share one dish that's deeply rooted in black culture; and because we all hail from different parts of the world you'll have the chance to experience a myriad of dishes from across different meal occasions including vegan/vegetarian, meats/seafood, desserts, etc. as well as geographical locations from Africa and the related African Diaspora. Scroll to the end of this post to get the full list of those bloggers participating as well as their delicious recipes.
On the surface, I suppose a Japanese African American fusion recipe doesn't make sense. But in reality, the linkage is closer than you think. First of all fried chicken is universal. Here in the States, particularly in Soul Food kitchens, we have our Southern fried chicken and in Japan, they have karaage fried chicken which is deep fried using potato starch for breading.
Historically as early as the 1500s there was Yasuke, an African Samurai, long before Ghost Dog (great movie btw). I know, black excellence is everywhere, right! Yasuke is a fascinating story and you can learn more about his story in this article on the forgotten African samurai. Not surprisingly religion whether Islam or Christianity played a major role in the African Diaspora, i.e. the mass dispersion of peoples from Africa from the 1500s to the 1800s. Most of the Diaspora focuses on the Americas and Caribbean, but Yasuke was brought to Japan by Jesuits suggesting that the Diaspora is actually more expansive.
Bringing the topic back to fried chicken and modern times, there is a soul food restaurant in Tokyo, called Soul House, run by an African American couple who hail from Atlanta, but now live in Tokyo. They serve delicious fried chicken, as shown on the Netflix series Ugly Delicious that's wildly popular.
It was the appreciation for my own culture as well as Japanese that inspired this Hot Shrimp Sandwich recipe. I've never been to Japan, but had ebi katsu burgers in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. I put extra emphasis on burgers, cause I smashed three of those bad boys! Ebi Katsu burgers are just panko crusted shrimp cutlets deep fried and served on sesame buns with shredded lettuce and tarter sauce. The cutlets are made from a combo of shrimp paste and diced shrimp. The sandwich is both juicy and delicate with a nice crispiness to it.
My first thought after having my first ebi katsu burger was how do I make this at home. After a bit of research, I settled on an approach and after enough practice, I decided to my own spin on it. In my mind, a Nashville Hot version of the recipe would be Ill to use old school 80's vernacular. For those unfamiliar, "Ill" is slang for dope, fresh, phat, GREAT! At its core, Nashville Hot Chicken is chicken deep fried and then bathed in a spicy chili oil (dry cayenne based spice mix + oil the chicken cooks in). The chili oil makes it easy to sprinkle on additional spice mix. You can make it as fire as you prefer.
Who Invented Nashville Hot Chicken?
Nashville hot chicken is the rave nationally and is approaching global status thanks to KFC putting it on its global menu and the national growth of chains like Hattie B's and Gus Fried Chicken. But don't get it twisted, Nashville Hot Chicken is rooted in blackness and originated among innovative and creative African Americans in Nashville, TN. This article on the origin of hot chicken will give you the scoop, but in short Andre Prince, who started Prince's Hot Chicken Shack is the originator. Bolton's with it's dry rub version is the other local pioneer. Prince's was definitely on my mind when he came up with this hot shrimp sandwich recipe. Late this past December, Prince's main location was indefinitely closed after a car crashed into the building.
Okay, let's get things straight up front, "hot" is in the name so there has to be some level of heat in the sandwich. Afterall, the originator created hot chicken as a revenge sandwich for her cheating man. If you don't do hot, then this ain't the recipe for you. Now you can moderate the heat levels to your liking. This specific hot shrimp sandwich recipe is mid-level, as I figured I needed to make the introduction mass friendly, vs. the scorching, lip numbing, runny nose and forehead sweat inducing that I like lol. Don't worry you won't need a glass on milk as a chaser for this recipe, but a cold beer is a great compliment. I'd say the heat accommodates and is forgiving. But be warned there is an addictive quality to it that may make you want to test the limits. There is magic in the spice rub mix that is used. I went more for "Cajun hot" which features a mixture of cayenne, paprika, garlic, onion powder and dried herbs.
How is Nashville Hot Shrimp Sandwich Made?
Step 2 – Place the panko breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl and set aside. Mix the flour, egg, whole and pureed shrimp in a large bowl and mix well to combine. It should be a sticky, cohesive mix.
Step 3 – Gently place a mound of shrimp mix in the breadcrumbs. I like mine to extend a little outside the diameter of the bun. Cover on all sides with the breadcrumbs and place in the fridge while the oil heats.
Step 4 – Heat the oil in a frypan or fryer until it reaches 180C/350F. Gently lower the patties into the oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until the breadcrumbs are golden. Drain on cooling rack. If using a deep fryer, you'll know it's ready when the patty floats.
Step 5 – Brush the chili oil onto the patty covering it entirely.
Step 6 – Place the slaw on the base bun, then add the patty and top with pickles and mayo/sauce.
Most Japanese Ebi Katsu Burgers use smaller shrimp for costs but opt for larger ones if you can afford them. The texture will be better.
Fresh or frozen shrimp each work fine, so if you want to cut down on time buy the already peeled frozen and just plan to thaw them out.
Crisp shredded cabbage is used for Ebi Katsu burgers as the crisp texture and refreshing qualities compliment the deep-fried shrimp. However, I prefer a good basic slaw for the hot shrimp sandwich. The slaw is needed to counter the heat and the vinegar helps break up the fat.
Use cayenne as liberally or lightly as you prefer. Just don't go so far as to nuke your taste buds and thus miss enjoying the deliciousness of all the complimentary flavors.
If you make this Nashville Hot Shrimp Sandwich, please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback. Definitely take a photo of the dish and be sure to tag #foodfidelity so that I can see them.
For other original and crazy sandwich recipes try this beef neckbones sandwich or grilled cheese andouille sausage sandwich.
Nashville Hot Chicken meets Japanese Ebi Katsu for a spicy, succulent panko crusted shrimp sandwich with collard greens slaw.
Combine shredded cabbage, collard greens, feta and chopped green onions in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl whisk together vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, and olive oil. Pour over the slaw and toss. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Add half the shrimp to a food processor or blender and blend until it reaches a chunky sticky paste texture. Combine this in a large bowl with the remaining whole shrimp, flour, egg, salt and pepper. Mix until everything is well combined.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat or heat deep fryer to 350 degrees.
Spread panko on a large plate.
Scoop half of the shrimp mixture on top of the panko and coat evenly while shaping into a patty.
Setup cooling rack by placing a metal grate over a foil lined baking sheet.
Transfer patties to the skillet, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. If using a deep fryer, cook until patty floats (3-5 minutes).
Reserve a tablespoon of the spice mix in a separate small bowl. Collect about a cup of the cooking grease and add it to the spice mix.
Use a brush and paint each patty fully with the chili oil. Using the reserved spice mix sprinkle some more of the spice on the patties.
Top the base bun with slaw, one patty, pickles, sauce and top bun. Enjoy!
Here is the line-up and recipes for the Virtual Potluck. Be sure to check them out!


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Police hail dramatic reduction of piracy site advertising in UK
Police in the UK have hailed an operation to halt advertising on piracy sites as a "major success".
The Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) claims that since it launched Operation Creative and the Infringing Website List (IWL) in summer 2013, there has been a 73% decrease in advertising from the UK's 'top ad spending companies' on copyright infringing websites.
It says that ads from the automotive, food and drink and real estate sectors 'have almost entirely stopped appearing on pirate sites'.
A report by the Digital Citizens Alliance estimated that in 2013 piracy websites generated US $227million from advertising each year.
One of PIPCU's biggest recent victories has been a 36% reduction in ads for gambling portals on copyright-infringing sites from March to June 2015.
Earlier this year the Gambling Commission, the regulatory body for commercial gambling in Great Britain, joined Operation Creative.
The IWL is an online portal providing the digital advertising sector with an up-to-date list of copyright infringing sites, evidenced and verified by PIPCU.
Operation Creative seeks to 'disrupt ad revenue' on these sites, working in tandem with advertising agencies, industry bodies and the music rights-holders.
"The criminals behind these sites are making substantial sums of money from advertising and, inadvertently, brands and advertisers are funding crime."
Peter Ratcliffe, PIPCU
Baroness Lucy Neville-Rolfe, Minister for Intellectual Property said: "The Government takes copyright infringement extremely seriously – it hurts businesses, consumers and the wider economy.
"The results of Operation Creative show what can be achieved when enforcement agencies, industry and government work together.
"I am delighted PIPCU are clamping down on advertising of things like pop music and gambling on copyright infringing sites – protecting our industries and consumers from online crime."
Head of the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU), Detective Chief Inspector Peter Ratcliffe, said, "Working closely with rights holders and the advertising industry, PIPCU has been able to lead the way with tackling copyright infringing sites by successfully disrupting advertising revenue.
"Operation Creative and our Infringing Website List (IWL) is just one of the many ways we are working together with the private sector to safeguard the public, protect the creative industries and ensure the reputation of advertisers and brands are not discredited through association with illegal websites.
"Not only do the public need to be aware that these websites are not safe places to visit as they often contain malware and viruses, but the criminals behind these sites are making substantial sums of money from advertising and inadvertently brands and advertisers are funding this online crime."
PIPCU is a specialist national police unit dedicated to protecting UK industries that produce legitimate, high quality, physical goods and online digital content from intellectual property crime, based within the Economic Crime Directorate of the City of London Police, the National Policing Lead for Fraud. The operationally independent unit launched in September 2013 and is funded by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) until 2017.
The original rights holder partners were the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), the Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT), the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) and The Publishers Association. The advertising industry partners are represented by the Internet Advertising Bureau UK (IAB UK), the Incorporated Society of British Advertisers (ISBA) and the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA).
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British man arrested on suspicion of 'costing music biz millions'
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Q: How can I find out which shared libraries I need to run a Java class on Linux? I want to know what shared libraries I need to have available when running a particular Java application. I know how to get the library list for the Java interpreter (ldd java) but the application then goes on to do things with GUIs and sockets from the standard Java API.
So basically I want to know if there's some way I can find out what shared libraries a standard Java class in rt.jar (such as java.io.Socket or javax.swing.JFrame) will load behind the scenes, short of exhaustive path testing.
TIA!

A: You could get the source code, links are on the left (just above "Groups"). Obviously, it'll vary by JDK. Assuming you want more then ldd java.

A: If the source is not available, then you could load the class via a custom ClassLoader and override loadClass() to report what classes are being loaded:
public class CustomClassLoader extends ClassLoader{
    public CustomClassLoader(ClassLoader parent) {
        super(parent);
    }

    @Override
    protected Class<?> loadClass(String name, boolean resolve) throws ClassNotFoundException {
        System.out.println(name);
        return super.loadClass(name, resolve);
    }

}

and then run the class you want with the  JVM flag -Djava.system.class.loader=CustomClassLoader


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Longview is a city located in Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 73,344. It is the county seat of Gregg County, with a small portion extending east into neighboring Harrison County. It is situated in East Texas, on the grid of Interstate 20 and U.S. Highways 80 and 259. Longview is located on the Sabine River.
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The City of Longview was officially incorporated on May 17, 1871, but its boom came after the 1930 discovery of East Texas oil fields.
Longview is located at 32°30'33" North, 94°45'14" West (32.509147, -94.753909)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 141.8 km² (54.8 mi²). 141.6 km² (54.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.18% water.
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 73,344 people, 28,363 households, and 19,116 families residing in the city. The population density is 518.1/km² (1,341.8/mi²). There are 30,726 housing units at an average density of 217.0/km² (562.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 70.10% White, 22.11% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 4.92% from other races, and 1.51% from two or more races. 10.31% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 28,363 households out of which 33.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% are married couples living together, 14.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% are non-families. 27.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.50 and the average family size is 3.06.
In the city the population is spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $33,858, and the median income for a family is $42,378. Males have a median income of $33,078 versus $21,400 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,768. 16.0% of the population and 13.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 22.7% of those under the age of 18 and 10.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
The city of Longview is home to four institutions of higher learning and one trade (cosmetology) school:
Kilgore Community College, Longview Campus (website (http://www.kilgore.edu/longview_center.html))
LeTourneau University (website (http://www.letu.edu/))
Texas Baptist College, owned by Longview Baptist Temple (website (http://www.lbtministries.com/))
The University of Texas at Tyler, Longview University Center (website (http://www.uttyler.edu/luc/))
Star College of Cosmetology
City of Longview, Texas (Official Website) (http://www.cityoflongview.com/)
The Longview News-Journal (http://www.news-journal.com/)
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See also: List of Texas counties
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Sequential neuromodulation of Hebbian plasticity offers mechanism for effective reward-based navigation.
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The meeting attendees praised China's efforts to combat the "disease of the poor" and adopted the Political Declaration on the Prevention of TB.
In her speech, China's first lady noted that her country was making progress in the fight against the disease thanks to two factors: enhanced prevention measures and an information policy spread by media and volunteers involving 700,000 people. It is a struggle not just for the health of the nation, but to end the poverty that still blights many Chinese regions and to give people the chance of a decent life, stressed Peng Liyuan.
"When I visit foreign countries, I try to look at the prevalence of the disease and learn about local methods of dealing with TB. I am very glad to see that more and more patients are receiving the necessary assistance," she said. But to maintain and develop this positive dynamic, joint work and coordinated action is needed at all levels, including between governments and experts, as well as between international and non-governmental organizations, noted Peng Liyuan, who has served as a WHO goodwill ambassador for the past seven years.
The meeting attendees highly praised China's efforts in the fight against the disease, which are bringing tangible success: already the incidence of TB in the world's most populous country has fallen to a new low. WHO Assistant Director-General for HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, and Neglected Tropical Diseases Ren Minhoi said that if the current trend continues, the disease will be completely eradicated in China by 2030. Director of the WHO Global TB Program Teresa Kasaeva stated that it was Peng Liyuan's work in particular that had given China the impetus to combat the disease on two fronts, through enhanced prevention and more effective treatment programs.
Nevertheless, TB—which has always been considered one of the deadliest killers—has topped the list of most dangerous diseases since the end of last year, outstripping even AIDS. According to WHO data, more than 10 million people succumbed to the disease in 2017, with 1.6 million fatalities. The same report stresses that around 3.5 million cases of TB every year go unrecorded.
One of the main causes of TB progression is the lack of funds not only for treatment, but also prevention. The WHO estimates that current anti-TB programs are underfunded to the tune of $3.5 billion, and the shortfall is set to double in 3-4 years.
In her speech, Peng Liyuan highlighted that prevention should begin as early as possible. True to her word, she personally travels around China, disseminating information about the disease among schoolchildren. Individual responsibility and selflessness are vital, noted Peng Liyuan, citing as an example a health worker from Sichuan Province who kept in touch with her patients even during and after a major earthquake there. For 20 days, the paramedic delivered medicine to 540 patients, who went on to make a full recovery. "The WHO has already adopted its End TB Strategy. It's time to act," concluded Peng Liyuan.


I have a 3-month-old new baby. We have been cloth diapering only parttime (newborn bamboo/cotton prefolds trifolded in PUL covers) because I am unable to convince my husband to like cloth. His main objection at the moment is how bulky the diapers are on our baby girl.
She has several times peeded out of the newborn bamboo/cotton prefolds, but putting the next size up prefolds on her (small) is just too much diaper (and my hubby already thinks the newborn prefolds trifolded is extra fluffy.
I'm looking for a better, trimmer solution. I've heard good things about flats, and I'm not opposed to doing a little cutting and/or sewing. I was thinking about getting some Osocozy bamboo flats (I love how soft bamboo is). Would flats give me a trimmer fit? What if I cut them in half or cut them down a little?
Re: Less bulky (trimmer) newborn option?
My absolute favorite for young babies are stretchy flats. They are super trim and absorbent. If you can sew, I would buy some fabric and cut flats the size you want them. There is a thread on here of a mama doing just that. I will see if I can find it for you.
Flats are trimmer. Aios can also be trimmer. Attaching instead of trifolding would also be trimmer. Maybe try that first with what u have.
Btw if u click "first diaper" in My sig you can see my second in attached flats and other diapers her first 2 weeks.
Last edited by Pixi6s; 04-14-2018 at 05:23 PM.
Hello and congratulations on the baby! When starting a CD journey there's commonly a hurdle. In your case it's hubby. Who is doing the majority of the diaper changes? Who's washing the clothes? Who's dressing baby? How do you like the prefolds so far? Yes, flats can give a more trim look. Just remember than the more trim, the less absorbency. As baby grows the pfs you have will "appear" more trim. If you want to "try" flats, just look through your baby stuff and grab a cotton (or bamboo) receiving blanket that's any where between 23x23 to 27x27. That's the common size for "one size" flats. Fold into a square, Then make that square into a rectangle. No sewing needed. As pixi mentioned, fastening your prefolds or the flats can look a little more trim. In the end, if you enjoy what you have but hubby doesn't, you use yours when you change and he can use whatever he wants when he does. For more fun, do as chirpy suggested and make your own amazing lux flats! Hugs! Happy cloth diapering.
I find the cover is the real offender. If it is stiff the whole diaper is stiff and bulky. A Bummis Super Whisper Wrap is going to be stiffer than a flip wrap, etc. My favorite solution is to skip a cover and just use wool pants which double as a cover. I also agree that some all in one's are less bulky.
For making bamboo flats, I just got OBV and cut it into squares--I went a little smaller than one-size birdseye flats since it is more absorbent. No sewing required, I've used them on and off for 5 years and they didn't come apart at all.
I do the majority of the diaper changes because I'm home most. I also do all the laundry. I like my prefolds for ease of use, but honestly I bought them thinking they would be easy daddy diapers, and now he doesn't like them. I have both pockets and covers that I put the prefolds in, but ease of use isn't his (current) complaint. I might try out some of the extra receiving blankets I have, as you suggest, but I'll have to hide them in pockets or try it when he's not around (he feels that I shouldn't diaper with things that aren't designed as diapers... I get the same thing from people not used to cloth).
Btw, if u end up liking the receiving blanket. Check out the absobancy sticky. U can test and may get some facts to help with that discussion when it's time.


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MATERIAL GIRLS by Elaine Dimopoulous
Disclosure: I received a review copy of the book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Material Girls by Elaine Dimopoulos • contains 336 pages • published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers on May 5, 2015 • classified as Dystopian, Satire, Young Adult • obtained through NetGalley • read as eARC • shelve on Goodreads
In Marla Klein and Ivy Wilde's world, teens are the gatekeepers of culture. A top fashion label employs sixteen-year-old Marla to dictate hot new clothing trends, while Ivy, a teen pop star, popularizes the garments that Marla approves. Both girls are pawns in a calculated but seductive system of corporate control, and both begin to question their world's aggressive levels of consumption. Will their new "eco-chic" trend subversively resist and overturn the industry that controls every part of their lives?
Smart, provocative, and entertaining, this thrilling page-turner for teens questions the cult like mentality of fame and fashion. Are you in or are you out?
Reading Material Girls felt like an immersion into an alternate reality. I hesitate to call it futuristic, as many dystopian novels tend to be, because there was no sense of history in relation to our world today.
In this world, fashion and entertainment mattered above all else. A lot of elements such as overt reliance on personal IT (known as Unums & Tabulas, reflective of smartphones and tablets), chasing trends and caring about celebrity status were smartly spun into a satirical story of our social state.
A lot of things in Material Girls came off as highly ridiculous in the surface. Yet digging deeper revealed a lot about what matters to us today. Environmental considerations matter less to many people than gaining economic superiority. The amount of waste we produce is mind-boggling. Social class still has huge a influence on how we perceive people.
What Material Girls brought to the table was a large mirror for self-examination. It put into question organisational structure and excessive consumerism. The plot also put into perspective how much power an individual can(not) have in effecting change. Bleakness and hope were realistically blended together in this social commentary of a novel.
Formatting Material Girls
Material Girls relied on an omniscient third-person narrator who alternated between two main characters. At first I didn't realize it and wondered why everything seemed so jumbled by the time I reached the third chapter.
I had to start reading all over again to understand that odd chapters were about Marla Klein and even chapters were about Ivy Wilde. Once that was clear to me though, I could settled right into the book. Based on the previews of the published hardcover, I think that format has been retained.
All About the Statement
Even though moral preaching wasn't explicit in Material Girls, morality was woven into the book. An example would be when working conditions of clothing factory workers were touched on. In fact, Material Girls was very much about making a statement against materialism. I see this as a good thing, given how so many works of fiction glorify consumerist lifestyles.
However, I thought that the focus on capitalism overshadowed other aspects of the book. On one hand, it starkly brought out the unfairness of the large employee bases benefitting the top few in the organisations. On the other, the prose fell a bit flat and the characters weren't as nuanced as I had hoped.
Nonetheless, Material Girls didn't offer an easy resolution to the problems that these two girls faced. Instead it demonstrated the myriad of issues that they dealt with, as they tried to figure out what they believed was right or wrong or even best served them.
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