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The Black Cat (1981): Lucio Fulci Gets Some Pussy
Edgar Allan Poe's The Black Cat first came to life in 1843 when it was published in the Saturday Evening Post. Since then it has spun quite the long cinematic history beginning with a 1934 version starring Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi. Like tonight's adaptation, it bears little resemblance to Poe's original tale of psychological terror. (Lugosi would return to the story again in 1941 with another unfaithful version co-starring Basil Rathbone) Then in 1962 Roger Corman included the tale in his anthology film Trilogy of Terror starring Vincent Price and Peter Lorre, and it is widely regarded as a faithful rendition of the story. We're not here to talk about films made in the States. This is "Once Upon A Time in Italy", and when it comes to versions of The Black Cat, Italy has its share.
The first Italian riff on The Black Cat made it debut in 1972 with Sergio Martino's lengthily titled Your Vice is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key which occasionally was shown under the alternate title Eyes of the Black Cat. The film only has a passing connection to Poe's story, but it still bears mentioning. The story was adapted by another big name Italian director, Dario Argento, in his 1990 film Two Evil Eyes with actor Harvey Keitel in the lead role. In between those two variations came tonight's film, 1981's The Black Cat (Italian: Il Gatto Nero) from director Lucio Fulci. Like most of the other films made from Poe's short story, Fulci's film has little to do with the original tale, but it does find the director pulling back on the gore, ramping up the tension, and using some of his trademark shots to great effect.
Professor Robert Miles (Patrick Magee) is a medium experimenting with electronic voice phenomena as a way to contact the dead and discover what lies on the other side. Apart from being creepy and having wild eyebrows, he also is the owner of an ill tempered black cat. The car is a bit more than grouchy. It has a murderous streak, and in the opening portion of the film we see it cause the death of both a driver and a pair of teens, but is it the car or the owner that is really at fault? That's the question that haunts American photographer Jill Trevers (Mimsy Farmer), and when Scotland Yard's Inspector Gorley (David Warbeck) comes to investigate the disappearance of the teens, the evidence begins to mount that Miles and his cat have something to do with the string of deaths plaguing the town. The real question becomes is it more dangerous for a black cat to cross your path or for your to cross its master?
Lucio Fulci stated many times that he directed this atypical film as a favor to producer Giulio Sbarigia, but I'm not sure why he would have wanted to distance himself from such a good looking and entertaining flick. While it lacks the gore of his other works, it retains an atmospheric quality that definitely felt like a Fulci film, and it also retains another hallmark of Fulci's films, tons and tons of shots of eyes. In one particular scene, the camera moves from Macgee's eyes to Farmer's peepers to the cat's for a span of almost 30 seconds. Eye shots pop up a couple more times in the film, but that sequence is so extensive that, as a Fulci fan boy, it made me chuckle a bit. The whole film is exquisitely directed and shot thanks to both Fulci and cinematographer Sergio Salvati who had worked with the director off and on since 1975's Four of the Apocalypse. The entire film had a great look to it, and many of the shots were among the best I've seen in all the Fulci films I've viewed.
Stylistically the film is very strong, but it comes up quite short in the acting department. Veteran actor Patrick Magee, who is probably most recognized from Clockwork Orange, is the best of the bunch. From his wild eyebrows to his performance which balances on the edge but never goes over the top, I enjoyed every moment he had on screen. He exuded insanity and menace in equal doses, and both were well executed. The same cannot be said of Mimsy Farmer. She seems like a cut rate version of Tisa Farrow who had appeared in Fulci's previous film Zombi 2. Farmer does little other than gape at the goings on around her, and other than being a pretty face (and in my opinion more attractive than Miss Farrow), she has little to do. David Warbeck, who would work with Fulci again on The Beyond, acquits himself somewhat better, and I did enjoy some of the moments in his portrayal of the brash Scotland Yard Inspector. The only other notable performance comes from Fulci regular Al Cliver. As the head of the local police, he shares many scenes with Warbeck that elevate both of their performances, but unfortunately, his role is far smaller than I would have liked.
I really feel more conflicted about this film than I have any other Fulci film. On one hand it is a well shot film with an interesting premise and a killer score by Pino Donaggio, but on the other, it has several lackluster performances and a narrative that falls apart under the faintest inspection. In the end, The Black Cat has almost exactly as many plusses and minuses, and my grade will reflect that. However, if you're a fan of Fulci's work, this is definitely one you have to check out. It is a different kind of horror film than you would expect, and it almost feels like a Hammer Picture. It surely lacks the blood and guts one would expect, but Fulci had plenty of guts to direct this film in his style but without so many of the touches that his fans might expect. A black cat crossing your path is supposed to be bad luck, but in this case, it's only a minor disappointment in a film that I really wanted to like better.
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'NCIS' Season 17, Episode 10 Preview: Show Bosses Hint That Ziva, Tony and Tali Will Be Reunited
By Samuel Spencer On 12/17/19 at 5:18 AM EST
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Ziva David (played by Cote de Pablo) will be returning to NCIS on Tuesday, December 17 for Season 17, Episode 10, the midseason finale that might finally see her brought back together with Tony DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly) and their daughter Tali (Layla and Emelia Golfieri) after months of speculation.
Formerly, NCIS showrunners Steven D. Binder and Frank Cardea had previously suggested that Weatherly was too busy filming his new series Bull to appear on the CBS series, but a recent interview with CarterMatt implies he could have found time in his schedule to make a cameo.
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Binder said in the interview, "We don't usually bring back former stars of the show for multiple episode runs. One of the things we talked about is how and when we want Ziva to reappear on the show. There were certain things we wanted to do, and that will become more apparent once you watch the episode. The timing of it just sort of worked out."
This comment may seem vague, but timing has always been central to the question of whether or not Tony would make an appearance on NCIS for the first time since 2016. For example, when TVInsider asked stars Dan Harmon and Cote de Pablo whether Weatherly would return, the former said, "Michael is a little busy at the moment," with the latter adding, "He's shooting a procedural...Don't ask any questions, dot-dot-dot, to be continued."
However, as Season 17, Episode 10, titled by "The North Pole" is a two-parter, what seems most likely is that the first part, airing December 17 will set up the conditions whereby Tony and Tali can return, but the actual reunion will take place in Episode 11, coming in 2020. This is suggested by the synopsis for "The North Pole," which reads, "Gibbs and the team assist Ziva with 'the one thing' she said she would need to take care of before returning to her family."
Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David could soon be having an "NCIS" reunion CBS
Speaking to CarterMatt about what that 'one thing' might be on the next episode of NCIS, Binder said: "We talked about how for years, Ziva's been out there in the world looking for the person who is trying to kill her. She's a loner, but she hasn't been alone. She's had people helping her. She has incurred personal debts to these people for that help. Now that Sahar is gone, there are things she needs to do before she can put it behind her.
"Debts is a bad word, because it feels like she owes someone something transactional. It's more than that. These are people who have been there for Ziva — they aren't mercenaries. They are very close to her, and out of that closeness, she wants to make sure everything is good with everybody."
The promo for the episode also suggests that Ziva could be in danger from someone trying to set her up. In a clip aired during The Tonight Show with Stephen Colbert, he saw Gibbs (Mark Harmon) confront Ziva about how she has been getting one of his agents to work for her, only for her to tell him that it might be someone pretending to be her who is working with Bishop (Emily Wickersham).
NCIS Season 17 airs on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on CBS

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The Dire Debt Numbers Facing Lebanon's New Government
Tuesday, February 5 2019
With fixed exchange rates and some of the world's worst debt and balance-of-payment ratios, Lebanon's newly-formed government knows it needs to act fast to avoid sinking into a full-blown economic crisis, Reuters reported. Lebanon's ability to dodge financial disaster has for years confounded critics, whose warnings of debt defaults, balance of payments crises and a collapse of the pound currency, have all failed to materialise. The hope is that it will stay that way, but as the charts below show the numbers are daunting.
Actis Pushes for Investor Vote on Abraaj Fund Takeover
Friday, February 1 2019
British private equity firm Actis plans to instigate an investor vote from next week on its proposed takeover of one of Abraaj's biggest funds, seeking indemnity from potential legal claims against the Dubai buyout group, said a source close to Actis. Abraaj was the largest buyout fund in the Middle East and North Africa until it collapsed last year after fallout from a row with investors, including the Gates Foundation, over the use of their money in a $1 billion healthcare fund, Reuters reported.
Time to Talk About Lebanese Debt Restructuring for Templeton
Lebanon should consider a voluntary debt restructuring to avert a financial crisis despite pledges of aid from Gulf benefactors, according to Franklin Templeton Investments, which manages $650 billion in assets worldwide, Bloomberg News reported. A debt overhaul needs to be part of a reform program backed by lenders such as the International Monetary Fund, said Mohieddine Kronfol, the firm's chief investment officer for global sukuk and Middle East and North Africa fixed income.
Etihad Hires Turnaround Expert Alvarez and Marsal as it Weighs Jet Airways Bailout
Etihad Airways has appointed turnaround specialist Alvarez & Marsal to conduct due diligence on Jet Airways Ltd as it weighs bailing out the cash-strapped Indian carrier, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Executives from Alvarez & Marsal are camped in Jet Airways' offices in Mumbai and are taking stock of the airline's operations and looking into its financial health and records, one of the sources said, Reuters reported.
Amlak Resumes Talks With Creditors to Renegotiate Debt Restructuring
Amlak Finance, a Sharia-complaint home financier in Dubai, initiated talks with creditors to restructure its debt again, The National reported. The company had previously restructured its Dh10.2 billion investment deposits and settled Dh2.8bn in cash with financiers in 2014, and subsequently revised the terms of the 12-year deal in 2016, Amlak said in a statement on Wednesday to the Dubai Financial Market, where its shares are traded.
Qatar's $500 Million Foray Into Lebanon Provokes Saudi Pushback
Qatar threw a $500 million lifeline to Lebanon because of what it sees as its mission to be the Middle East's emergency lender to nations in distress, according to the country's foreign minister, Bloomberg News reported.
Etihad Files Lawsuit in Britain Against Air Berlin Administrators
Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways on Wednesday said it has begun legal proceedings in London, disputing a claim by the administrators of Air Berlin for damages of up to 2 billion euros ($2.26 billion), Reuters reported. State-owned Etihad filed its case in the High Court in London on Wednesday, a company spokesman told Reuters, and believes that the case initiated in December by the German airline in Berlin should be determined by the English court. The insolvency administrator's lawsuit said that Etihad had not complied with its financial obligations to Air Berlin.
Lebanon Rating Downgraded on Default Risks
A report by Moody's Investors Service that downgraded the country's long-term investment ratings reflects the urgent need for quickly forming a new government, implementing reforms and reducing budget deficit, Lebanon's finance minister and experts said Tuesday.
Qatar Plans to Support Lebanon With $500 Million Bond Buy
Qatar said on Monday it plans to buy $500 million of Lebanese government bonds to help support one of the world's most indebted countries, Bloomberg News reported. Eurobonds rallied by the most since September. Lebanon's struggling economy needs a cash infusion to reassure bond holders still reeling from mixed remarks by officials about the possibility of debt restructuring this month.
Air Arabia Begins Legal Proceedings Against Abraaj Founder
Air Arabia said on Thursday it has begun legal proceedings against Abraaj founder Arif Naqvi in a court in Sharjah, the latest challenge for the founder of the collapsed private equity firm, Reuters reported. Air Arabia disclosed earlier last year it had an overall exposure of $336 million to Dubai-based Abraaj, which filed for provisional liquidation in the Cayman Islands. Air Arabia said in stock exchange filing that it has filed a "misdemeanor" case against Naqvi in Sharjah, one of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The filing did not provide more details.


An array of everyday items are your simple key to creating elegant statement pieces out of your ordinary candles. From tealights to candlesticks, here are five simple ways to help you take any candle from dull to delightful!
1. Spices that you may find in your kitchen pantry are an ideal way to decorate a plain candle, as well as adding an extra scent to create a diverse and layered smell. Carefully glue cinnamon sticks around the outside of a wide vanilla candle for a rich depth of flavour that may just catch some guests by surprise. This could also be a perfect gift, and the combinations are endless, meaning you can mix and match different scents for a varied trio of candles. Citrus fan? Glue dried orange slices around the outside of a candle!
2. Do you have a set of teacups that are out of use? Make use of your old china by creating kitsch candles that would look great in any home. Melt down wax chips and add an essential oil of your choice if you want to fully commit, or you can just simply melt down the remaining wax from leftover candles if you have waste. Pour the mixture into your, holding a wick in the centre, and let it set until solid.
3. Another fun gift idea, and even easier than the first one! All you need is a plain candle and a letterpress, and with these two items you can create a stylish indent in the side of your wax, or even a fun message if you have multiple letterpress. You can get as personal or playful as you want, stamping down patterns or names to your heart's content.
4. This next idea is a creative way to bring some life to your candles and can be done in thousands of different ways. Printing candles is a lot easier than it may initially sound, provided you have the correct tools which really are just various household items. Tissue paper is used to print an image, which can be any kind of pattern or just something you enjoy, and the print-out is then glued to the candle, wrapped with wax paper, and blow dried until fully transferred. A more in-depth tutorial can be found here.
5. A hand drawn illustration may just be the ultimate form of personalisation, and much like most of the ideas on this list, it's also a great gift idea for loved ones, as well as a fun activity to do with your kids on a rainy day. It's as simple as using paint markers to create delicate artwork that will leave a lasting impression on relatives and friends alike. Decorative materials to add further elements are optional, but they look fantastic. Again, a more in-depth tutorial can be found here.
Now that you're all clued up on how to get creative with candles, why not get creative in other ways? Make sure you watch Hochanda every day 24/7 for lots of fun and crafty demonstrations and inspiration from your favourite guests and demonstrators!
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Several times I've heard people say knowingly that today's taller children are proof of evolution.
In reply, I point to second- and third-generation children of Asian immigrants who tower over their parents. Evolution doesn't work that fast. Evolution is a scientific fact, but it doesn't become manifest in only a few generations. This is all nurture, not nature.
Notes Olga Khazan, "The average European man became about 11 centimeters taller between 1870 and 1970, gaining about a centimeter per decade. A mid-19th century British man stood just five feet, four inches tall, but he was five-foot-eight by 1980."
So I urge everybody to read this article. The upshot: lack of disease and better nutrition, especially in the early years, make children taller. Fewer children/smaller families mean less disease in families; hence smaller families in the West has led to taller children as well. Literate parents and cleaner cities also increase average height.
For centuries, Americans were the NBA players of the world. We were two inches taller than the Red Coats we squared off against in the American Revolution. In 1850, Americans had about two and a half inches on people from every European country. But our stature plateaued after World War II, and since then, other countries shot past us. White Americans have grown a bit taller since the early 1980s, but African Americans haven't.
Today Danes, Germans and Norwegians are all taller than us. Why? Better health care and nutrition than in the U.S. Of course, immigrants are most probably bringing down our average, as this year's visit to my local Latin Festival showed me.
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News - 14 March 2020 12:51
Braemar's 'Western Caribbean & Central America' fly-cruise update - 14/03/2020
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines can confirm that our ship Braemar has arrived in The Bahamas, where it has been offered 'safe haven' to take on food, fuel, medication and other supplies for those on board.
At around 9am local time (1pm UK time) today, Saturday 14th March 2020, the ship will drop anchor approximately 25 miles south west of Freeport, where it will restock. Braemar will restock the ship's own Medical Centre, as well as guests' own repeat prescriptions. A doctor and nurse are scheduled to join the ship to support the existing medical team.
The logistics of getting these items on board is a complex operation, and Braemar will remain at anchorage throughout this process. Two Foreign and Commonwealth officers have flown out to Freeport from the UK to offer support to authorities in The Bahamas to ensure that this operation is conducted as quickly as possible.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has also written letters to all British nationals on board, which are being delivered this morning, advising them to follow the guidance of Fred. Olsen while work continues to get guests home as soon as possible.
This letter includes contact details for a dedicated Relative Support team, which has been set up at Fred. Olsen's UK Head Office today (Saturday 14th March 2020) to give a direct point of contact for those who have relatives on board.
The Relative Support team can be reached by calling +44 (0) 1473 292350. This will be staffed from 2pm – 8pm UK time today (Saturday, 14th March 2020), and from 8am – 8pm on all other days.
Fred. Olsen would like to re-iterate that we find ourselves in an unprecedented situation with the global outbreak COVID-19 Coronavirus and we are working around the clock to ensure the safety and comfort of our guests.
On Wednesday 11th March 2020, while docked in Willemstad, Curaçao, five people on board Braemar tested positive for COVID-19 Coronavirus (four crew and one guest).
This meant that the ship was unable to dock in Barbados on Thursday 12th March 2020, at the end of its 'Western Caribbean & Central America' (M2005) cruise. No other Caribbean ports were willing to accept the ship because of local sensitivities towards COVID-19 Coronavirus.
We took the decision to change course and head to The Bahamas, which is our Flag State, with the intention of getting everyone home from there.
All guests on board have been given free calls and WiFi so that they can communicate with friends and relatives at home. All guests have also received a free all-inclusive drinks package.
The Captain and crew are doing everything that they can to communicate the situation to our guests, and to ensure that their time on board is as comfortable as possible.
On the advice of Public Health England, there is currently no requirement for guests to stay in their cabins, but we are making it possible for those who wish to do so. We are adhering to strict guidelines to maintain hygiene. We are asking guests to keep a reasonable distance from each other and crew members, as much as possible.
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Goias is considered the heart of Brazil, for hosting in their territory the Federal District, capital of the country, and because it is located in a central area, leads the industrial development process in the Central-West.
WHY THIS STATE?
With territory of 341.112 km², roughly the size of Germany's area, Goiás has the ninth largest economy in Brazil, with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of R$ 111.2 billion.
Its capital, Goiânia, is a young, modern and dynamic city, where approximately 1.3 million people live and is just 170 km from Brasilia, the federal capital.
There are several reasons to invest in the state of Goiás. Amongst them are:
The Goiás soil is flat, fertile, suitable for food production, and also rich in savannah vegetation and abundant & clean water.
It has the third largest mineral province of Brazil - Except for oil. The grounds of Goiás is already producing gold, copper sulphide, nickel, niobium, titanium, asbestos, limestone, phosphate, emeralds, ornamental stones, among other products.
Major producer of raw materials, the state has a special vocation to further develop the food industry and processing of minerals.
Annually it produces over 18 million tons of grains (soy, corn and sorghum), 1.5 million tons of tomatoes, large quantities of potatoes, onions, vegetables, cotton, and other varieties of fruits, vegetables and tubers.
The cattle herd is estimated at 22 million heads which, together with the production of poultry and pork, transform the state into a major producer and meat exporters and the third largest milk producer, with a volume exceeding 3.5 billion litres annually.
With the recent doubling of the BR-153 and BR-060 highways, together with the complete restoration of state roads and the recent completion of the North-South Railway - the stretch between the cities of Anapolis in Goias and Açailândia in Maranhão - the state can drain their products by rail to both the southern/south-eastern ports, like the port of Itaqui in São Luiz do Maranhão. In addition to the North-South Railway, the state is also served by the Centro-Atlantica Railway, which connects Annapolis to the Tubarão, Santos and Paranagua ports.
To accelerate the realization of his true vocation logistics, turning the state into a kind of clover of Brazil, with the attraction of large distribution centres and logistics operators, the state government is implementing a multimodal logistics platform, building a cargo airport with capacity to receive large aircraft, which will allow the flow of Goiás' production to all the regions of the country and abroad, combining and integrating the road, rail and air transportation modes. The logistics platform is located next to a customs agency to the interior (Dry Port), facilitating the import and export operations.
DISCOVER GOIÁS
To assist and support to foreign investors, the International Business Centre (CIN) makes available to businessmen information, consulting services, organization of fairs, events and international missions. The CIN-FIEG is part of a network led by the Confederation of Industry (CNI) and connected with dozens of international institutions in promoting business and investments.
Check in the left menu, a number of advantages to invest in Goiás and please contact our team in the state.
Goiás' industrial park is diversified and offers more than 350.000 direct and formal jobs, with more than 22.000 companies of all sizes and segments. Many sectors, such as mineral, the production of leather and footwear and the editorial and graphic, are strong and dynamic. But some stand out:
Food & Beveragess
Representing the largest segment of Goiás' manufacturing industry, the food and beverage sector employs about 30% of all workers in industrial activity. There are more than 3000 companies that produce food derived from beef, pork and poultry; soy products and corn; pasta and biscuits; canned vegetables; sugar; dairy products; spices; tomato products, among others.
Along with the production of sugar, in which the state is the fifth largest Brazilian producer, Goiás' manufacturing plant also produces ethanol at 36 plants located in the state, making Goiás the second largest ethanol producer in Brazil.
Disputing the lead with the production of food and beverages, the construction industry also absorbs about 30% of the jobs and acts from heavy construction to the works of sophisticated workmanship, destined to residential or commercial premises. The construction industry draws an important group of other sectors, suppliers of raw materials and services such as ceramics, gravel, sand, metal frames, cement products, paints, plastics, ornamental stones, wood and others.
Concentrated on the axis of Annapolis-Goiânia-Aparecida de Goiania, this sector is experiencing strong growth for over ten years, supported by the pharmaceutical pole, which is already the second of the country, and the pole of cosmetics, cleaning products and personal hygiene. Over 45.000 formal jobs are generated by this important segment.
Metal, mechanical and electrical material products
It is one of the sectors with the greatest growth potential in the state, due to the large demand from the construction and processing of metallurgy products (nickel, gold, iron niobium and others). The segment presents the highest growth trend, however, the highest is the automobile industry because of the recent deployment of factories of the brands Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Suzuki and John Deere.
Clothing and accessories industry
The Goiás' fashion is known for its design and quality. The segment employs over 30.000 workers and factories are distributed in all regions of the state. Buyers from various Brazilian states stock their stores with Goias' products.
The state government offers tax incentives with the financing of the ICMS for new businesses that are established on Goiás' soil.
Some municipalities offer incentives to attract industries, especially terrain for installation.
Constitutional Fund of the Central-West, made up of federal funds, secured by constitutional mechanism, provides working capital for long-term financing for both the implementation and expansion of industries and to increase the agricultural and commercial activities.
National Bank of Economic and Social Development - BNDES
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The California Department of Toxic Substances Control has proposed a three-year work plan to examine products for regulation under its "Safer Consumer Products" program, as required by the state's "Green Chemistry" law. The proposed plan identifies numerous categories of consumer products that DTSC intends to examine to determine if regulation is needed. Included in these categories is "bedding" containing "flame retardants." For purposes of the plan, DTSC will focus on "bedding" that contains "chlorinated and brominated organic compounds, organophosphates." DTSC will hold two public workshops on the proposed plan.


Now let's look at the difference in our script itself. I'll jump back to our site folder, and I'm going to open up the products dot php page. So the difference here is dramatic.
We have an include. We're including our crud dot php file which we'll look at in just a moment. We set our title, we set our options, and then our content is the result of passing those options to data_administration_page().
Now this set of options takes care of displaying the list of data, dealing with the add and edit forms and the delete link. Now let's take a close look at these options here. Now again, these are the differences that are going to exist between our different administration pages, between for example the products and the users and the pages, and everything else that's common between them has been pulled out and included inside of these CRUD functions.
So first of all, we have the table name and that's the name of our table in the database which is products. We have the item name which is in this case product. In the case of users it would be user.
We have our display columns. Now one thing to note here is that this isn't the only way to isolate out these options. You could have structured this option array differently than I have here, but the way I've done this here is based on multiple iterations that I've gone through myself as I've built similar scripts.
So this display columns option is the list of columns that are going to display in the record listing page. What we need here is the name of the field, but we also need the label that we'll display on the top of the column. So we have the pid which is the unique identifier and then the label is PID capitalized.
We have title which is the title column, and then Title is the label name; price and then Price. So basically these all have their first later uppercased except in the case of PID where we have it all uppercased. If everything was going to use this pattern where we were just going to uppercase the first letter, then we could probably wrap that in a script too and just supply the names of the fields.
But sometimes the field names aren't necessarily going to align exactly with what we want to display in that label. Okay. Our next configuration option is the ID column.
Now, this is the column that contains the unique identifier for these records. We need this because whenever we display an edit form, it includes that unique identifier that tells us what record we're actually updating. The same thing with our delete link.


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BAL: Angola, Cameroon, DRC, Egypt, S. Africa and S. Sudan ready for Nile Conference
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The Basketball Africa League (BAL) unveiled Tuesday the rosters of the six teams competing in the league's Nile Conference group phase that will kick off April 9 at the Hassan Moustafa Indoor Sports Complex in Cairo (Egypt) and run through April 19.
The six teams – BC Espoir Fukash (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Cape Town Tigers (South Africa), Cobra Sport (South Sudan), FAP (Cameroon), Petro de Luanda (Angola) and Zamalek (Egypt) – collectively feature 78 players from 12 countries across the continent and the United States.
Defending BAL champion Zamalek of Egypt will take on South Sudan's Cobra Sport in the Nile Conference opener on Saturday, April 9. 15 games will then take place in Cairo throughout the month. The top four teams from the Nile Conference will join the top four teams from the Sahara Conference – REG (Rwanda), US Monastir (Tunisia), AS Salé (Morocco) and S.L.A.C (Guinea) – in the 2022 BAL Playoffs, which will be held in Kigali, Rwanda, from May 21-28.
A spot for prospects
The Nile Conference features two former NBA players: Jamel Artis (Cape Town Tigers) who last played for the Orlando Magic and Ike Diogu (Zamalek) he last played for the San Antonio Spurs and won the 2015 FIBA AfroBasket championship as a member of the Nigeria men's national team.
Each team will have up to 13 players, at least eight of whom are citizens of their respective team's home country and up to four of whom are from other countries. Additionally, no team will feature more than two players from outside Africa. As part of the BAL Elevate program, the13th roster spot in all teams is reserved for a prospect from the NBA Academy Africa. The elite training center Senegal welcomes the top high-school age prospects from across Africa.
BAL: F.A.P and Petro de Luanda advance to semi-finals
American football: Will Ghana welcome an NFL African academy?
BAL: Top four Sahara conference teams advance in playoffs
Goma residents describe "black smoke" and "loud bangs"
Kinshasa prepares to welcome Pope Francis
Amid conflict DR Congo gears up for papal visit
South Africa's energy crisis hits funeral homes hard
Opposition activists march in Johannesburg denouncing SA's energy crisis


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El Carrer Sant Pau és un carrer del municipi de Vilassar de Mar (Maresme) que conté diversos edificis que formen part de l'Inventari del Patrimoni Arquitectònic de Catalunya. El carrer de Sant Pau és una de les façanes marítimes més interessants del Maresme, la majoria dels edificis reformaren les seves façanes entre finals del  i el . Totes elles tenen un jardí davanter.

Cases del carrer de Sant Pau
Un conjunt d'edificacions format per 18 cases està inclòs en l'Inventari del Patrimoni Arquitectònic de Catalunya perquè forma una de les façanes marítimes més interessants del Maresme. Totes miren al mar, són de planta baixa i un o dos pisos i tenen una eixida posterior i un pati o jardinet davanter tancat per una reixa. Malgrat que no siguin del mateix estil arquitectònic, mantenen una certa homogeneïtat en el conjunt. En realitat es tracta de cases antigues de les quals es feu una reforma de la façana.

La majoria dels edificis reformaren les seves façanes entre finals del  i començaments del . Són el prototipus de cases considerades d'estiueig i que des de l'inici han gaudit de gran prestigi entre la població de la vila. Aquest grup de cases formava un interessant conjunt amb el passeig de les palmeres, que fou eliminat amb l'ampliació de la N-II.

Número 7 (Can Matamala)

Descripció
L'edifici del número 7 forma part de manera individual en l'Inventari del Patrimoni Arquitectònic de Catalunya. És un edifici civil de planta baixa, dos pisos i un terrat. A l'altura del primer pis sobresurt una gran tribuna suportada per pilars. El que més destaca del conjunt és l'ús ornamental de la ceràmica, especialment la rajola blanca que recobreix la major part dels elements que el formen: balustrades, murs, garlandes decoratives, pilars, etc. L'edifici queda rematat a la part superior amb elements de ceràmica de color blanc: una cornisa suportada per mènsules, una balustrada amb quatre pinacles coronats amb boles i unes sanefes decoratives que perfilen el conjunt. Hi ha un pati frontal tancat amb una reixa de ferro. Aquesta casa fou restaurada vers 1916.

Història
Reforma integral d'una antiga casa de cós realitzada per l'arquitecte Eduard Ferrés i Puig a partir d'un projecte iniciat l'any 1916 per encàrrec de la família Matamala.

La família Matamala, al principi eren fusters i mestres d'aixa i posteriorment van esdevenir naviliers. El primer representant de la família, a Vilassar de Mar, és el fuster Joan Matamala natural d'Arenys de Mar. Un fill seu, de nom Anicet Matamala, conegut amb l'apel·latiu 'Nicetu', va fer reformar aquesta casa en l'espai que ocupava una antiga casa de cós, que ja havia estat reformada (cap a mitjans del ) i tenia planta baixa i dos pisos.

Número 17 (Can Ferrés i Puig)

Descripció
L'edifici del número 17 forma part de manera individual en l'Inventari del Patrimoni Arquitectònic de Catalunya. És un edifici civil de planta baixa, dos pisos i terrat. És un antic edifici al qual se li ha reformat la façana. En el conjunt destaca l'ús ornamental de la terracota, especialment en les garlandes que perfilen tot el pis superior de l'edifici i que separen el finestral superior en tres parts (les garlandes són de tipus lineal i defugen de les línies corbes). Hi ha un jardí o pati davanter tancat per una original reixa de ferro, amb el coronament esglaonat.

El carrer de Sant Pau és una de les façanes marítimes més interessants del Maresme, La majoria dels edificis reformaren les seves façanes entre finals del  i el . Totes elles tenen un jardí davanter. Aquesta casa fou restaurada vers 1916.

Història
Reforma integral d'una antiga casa de cós realitzada per l'arquitecte Eduard Ferrés i Puig a partir d'un projecte iniciat l'any 1916.

L'any anterior el propi arquitecte havia comprat la casa per tal de fer-ne la seva llar al seu poble natal. Aquesta casa havia estat molts anys la 'Fonda de Can Canà' i també prengué el nom de fonda 'Las Flores'. Al segon pis, Eduard Ferrés, s'hi feu el seu estudi d'arquitectura amb uns grans finestrals que ocupen tota la façana per tal d'aprofitar bé la llum natural.

Com a prova visible que aquesta casa fou on ell residí queden els picaportes de ferro amb el seu anagrama 'E. F. P.'. Cap al 1920 feu uns dibuixos d'oficis que serviren per a fer un arrimador d'estuc planxat, de gran vàlua artística, que decora tota la planta baixa.

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Patrimoni monumental de Vilassar de Mar
Edificis de Vilassar de Mar
Sant Pau Vilassar De Mar
Edificis modernistes del Maresme
Edificis historicistes del Maresme
Edificis eclèctics del Maresme

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I think there are challenges for people when they look at our group and think they'd like to live like we do. The initial impulse I've witnessed before is to go buy things that would seem to indicate that one's now gentrified. This reaction is typical of the middle class or upper middle class. They still express themselves by purchasing things.
On the other hand, we express ourselves frequently through choices, most of which involve restraint and reflect a perspective focused on the long term. These choices appear very calculated to some but are often knee-jerk reactions to us: taking care of yourself, making certain your children get the education they should, having a monthly budget and adhering to it, committing your best efforts to your work or your charitable activities.
These things are so obvious and bone dull that they quickly lose their luster when people are exposed to them. They want a lifestyle guide, interior decorator, or a secret handshake that consecrates them as members of club. There isn't one.
No offense or disrespect for your book, but it's just a point of reference. There's no substitute for two or three generations of hard work, money, education, literacy, and an overriding sense of purpose. Someone has to have the resources, vision, and energy to commit to this.
The most common road to this I've seen has been for one spouse to make a sizable amount of money. Sometimes it's a large fortune, sometimes it's barely comfortable. It's not the size as much as the management of it, and the subsequent behavior of the family members going forward. The other spouse focuses on the children and the family life. Do they have manners? Are they working hard in school? Are they dealing with their problems effectively?
One without the other and you miss the mark. It's not easy to make money and hold on to it. It's not easy to raise productive children in an affluent environment. It's not easy to remain modest and anonymous. Conversely, it's a point of pride with our group when it's accomplished to a certain degree. It is acknowledged and there is respect given.
I wouldn't say it's a comfortable life. It requires discipline and diligence. I read a book recently in which the main character noted that prison was difficult only for those who hadn't attended an English boarding school. There's a measure of truth in that, I think, even though I have experienced neither. There is, I will admit, an absence of worry.
It is less emotional in our world. We laugh at more things more often, but I think we cry less often. Depression or self pity is looked upon a some sort of indulgence that really reflects poorly, considering the advantages our group enjoys. "How are you?" as I think you've mentioned before, is a greeting, not an inquiry. And don't try to hug me. We'll shake hands if you're a man, or I'll kiss you on the cheek if you're a woman and we know each other well.
I've rambled. In conclusion, part of the challenge is getting here. There are no shortcuts and there is no assurance of remaining here. Another challenge, I would guess, is to find the motivation for pursuing something with so few visible, material rewards.
Thank you, LMC. Not rambling at all. It's what Byron has been saying all along. I liked your reference to prison and the English boarding school.
I enjoyed this! I am a "homemaker" and well meaning people have often pointed out that I could be making money with my education. Sure…but my husband and I have decided to be countercultural and raise our own kids, it takes a team and we only have one shot! Thank you!
Hello Stephanie. My wife is a homemaker as well. Master's degree and all. We wouldn't have it any other way. There is no fortune lost, only transferred to a less tangible form. My hat goes off to you.
Very much enjoyed reading 'my husband and I have decided to be counter-cultural and raise our own kids.' And I bet you're doing it well.
Good points LMC, well written too. The middle and upper middle class can purchase items for the purpose of giving the impression of gentrification, but it is no substitute for a lack of substance behind the facade. If they don't assimilate the values and unseen lifestyle choices (financial and otherwise) that make up the core of living well and instill these in their children, they and future generations of their family will remain as they are in class. I'm not against someone enjoying and appreciating certain things money can buy (especially if the thing is an asset), but to put the cart before the horse (or permanently void of the horse) for the purpose of show and deception I think is where the lower classes get it wrong.
This rings true. I don't know who this person is, but I believe he or she is Old Money. Many people try to purchase the accoutrements of an Old Money Lifestyle, but it's really about character; about being kind hearted and fair minded and doing the right thing even when it's not the easy thing. And, for better or worse, it's probably not possible to fully adopt the Old Money attitudes and adapt to the Old Money lifestyle if you weren't born into it.
Family money usually doesn't last in significant amounts beyond three generations, and even when it does it's not all glitz and glamour. Living well takes work and being Old Money does not exempt anybody from this.
I think old money families develop in different ways. During late 1800's, many fortunes were made as a result of industrial activity and low taxes. A lot of this wealth was flaunted – not handled the old money way to be sure (perhaps the picture used for this post includes such people, haha) However, at some point they or their children decided to change their mode of living to the values and constructs outlined in Byron's book and in this blog. This point would mark the beginnings of old money status for those families I believe (beginnings being the key word).
On the other hand, during the same time there were many very poor immigrants (my own ancestors included) that made there way to this country looking for a better life. And through extreme thrift, running small businesses, and a lot of hard work they were able to succeed in not only building wealth, but passing these values and wealth on to future generations. In these cases, the values and attitudes were there from the beginning, but the old money status hadn't taken hold I think until the money and values had developed some patina by passing through the generations.
Our family's money has withered, but the values, attitudes and habits have not.


Since Conchita Wurst slammed into my life back in May, things have never been the same. As a fiercely independent woman, a writer, and someone who has never been particularly bowled over by someone I haven't met before, I don't know what happened.
That's because writing about Conchita Wurst, on Leo Sigh and elsewhere, in an attempt to get her even more well known, has become a part of my daily life. And frankly, that's just never been something I would have done before.
So, it got me thinking. If I'm this enamoured of Conchita Wurst and having so much fun helping her get to bigger and bigger successes, she's obviously changed my life.
If Conchita Wurst has changed my life, the same can probably be said of others. So, I asked fans on her official fan page to send me their thoughts about the impact this incredible Austrian diva has had on them.
What follows is a short series of articles from Conchita fans all over the world. You'll find the first one from Conchita fan Teresa Michalski here.


Maintaining your diving gears is essential in making your underwater adventure a success. A well-tended equipment ensures more reliability during your dive. But there will be a time when cleaning your dive arsenals will no longer be enough. Here are signs to look out for if your gears already need replacing.
The strap is the first part of a mask to wear out. If you notice your mask no longer sticks to your face on the surface perfectly, it's likely time to replace it. After the mask strap, the skirt is the next part of that gets damaged. The skirt is important for maintaining a safe seal around your face. Lastly, a lens crack, makes a mask unusable.
Perhaps the most under-replaced piece of equipment—the wetsuit. Looks can be deceiving when it comes to wetsuits. Though a wetsuit may not appear damaged, neoprene compresses every dive and over time loses its insulation ability.
The longest-lasting piece of equipment. Looking for new features, or losing a fin are the main reasons for replacement. Other reasons to replace your fins are A.) When blade fin causes muscle cramps, switch to a more flexible split fin. B.) Conversely, when your fins don't offer enough propulsion, switch to stiffer fins.
Snorkels are sturdy. They can last a long time. Most likely, the mouthpiece and hose portion are the areas where tears can occur. Replace as needed.
Save your spot onboard MV Nautica!
You Seriously Gotta Dive Tioman, Anambas, and Riau!
Where Did the Jellies in Palau Jellyfish Lake Go?


As you all know that Announcement of Nobel Prize Winners for the year 2017 has been started. We are sharing a list of Nobel prize winners in each category. we will update this list as and when the names of winners are announced for different categories.
Peace International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) – (Prize Share: 1/1) "for its work to draw attention to the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use of nuclear weapons and for its ground-breaking efforts to achieve a treaty-based prohibition of such weapons".
Each category carries prize money of 9 million Swedish kronor (nearly 72 crore in terms of Indian Rupees), which will be given to winners as per above mentioned prize share. Each winner will also get a diploma and a gold medal at the annual award ceremony on 10th December (death anniversary of prize founder Alfred Nobel).


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Cleaning up the plastic pollution pandemic
The pandemic has seen a surge in single-use plastics, with disposable masks, gloves and other PPE equipment ceaselessly washing up on beaches across the globe. If we act now to tackle the urgent issue of plastic pollution, this could be a pivotal moment in the fight for cleaner oceans, writes Howard Angel, marine ecologist
Pests cost the economy billions every year – but natural predators can help
As governments shun the use of insecticides, companies and farmers are unleashing natural predators to protect their crops against pests
Will an IPO be enough to create new success for Airbnb?
As Airbnb approaches its highly anticipated initial public offering, security concerns are bringing the platform under increasing scrutiny
The future of remote working
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced thousands of businesses to let their staff work remotely, but many of these firms might not be as technologically prepared for the situation as they thought
Rotterdam's future shines bright
As urban populations swell and resources are excessively expended, it is crucial for cities to get smart. While others struggle to contend with this 21st-century challenge, Rotterdam leads by example
By Andrew Cake | Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015
The skyline of Rotterdam, a world-leading city in sustainability and smart initiatives
For the first time in history, more people live in urban than in rural areas, so it is more important than ever before for cities to become sustainable. This involves creating green areas, promoting efficiency and reducing waste – with innovation acting as the key for all these feats. Leading the way in achieving smart practices and improving the public space for all stakeholders is the Dutch city of Rotterdam.
For years, Rotterdam has embraced innovation and experimental programmes in order to develop into one of the world's most sustainable cities. At the centre of its strategy lies a need for constant improvement, development and renewal. With this focus, it has achieved a worldwide reputation for its smart ambitions. By providing opportunities to those with proposed solutions – from small companies to large, and any individuals who might have an idea – Rotterdam is able to explore new concepts through an open-minded approach. And as a testament to its prominence in the sphere of modern metropolises, Rotterdam is preparing a bid to host the World Expo 2025, an event that tackles the world's problems on an international stage.
A local government cannot dictate a smart city programme, it can only be realised
with partners
The New Economy had the opportunity to speak with Johan Vermeer, Managing Director of Project Management and Engineering for the City of Rotterdam, about what it takes to be a smart city and how Rotterdam is leading the way.
How would you define a smart city?
A smart city uses innovation to improve itself. Innovation can be related to new technology, but it can also mean working together in new ways and new levels of social inclusion. A smart city is not driven by civil servants or politicians, but by everyone who uses the city: inhabitants, institutions, businesses and the local government.
How has Rotterdam evolved and how has it come to be seen as a smart city?
Rotterdam has been working on smart city initiatives for more than seven years now, with the first steps focused on ways to improve the city's climate. After a couple of years, innovation in other sectors also arose, such as domotics in healthcare, ICT tools for city security officers, open data programmes with students, improving fibre infrastructure in the city, and public Wi-Fi. People called it ICT innovation, but that is not the right word; instead it is innovation that derives from how you use all new technologies, in all aspects. Our continued efforts have resulted in Smart City Planner, Smart City Lightning, 3D modelling, city rain radar, open data platforms and sensor based garbage collection. We have also improved water management through methods such as underground water storage facilities.
What makes Rotterdam an ideal testing ground for the development of smart city applications?
Rotterdam was rebuilt after it was heavily bombed during World War Two. That's one of the reasons Rotterdam is so accustomed to continuous development, as well as making bold and innovative choices – it has become part of the city's DNA. People working and living in Rotterdam have an open mind-set, they embrace new ideas easily and, above all, there is a real 'can do' mentality. That's why the municipality practices the lab philosophy in the city: they try to support smart city initiatives as much as possible by providing pilot areas and by connecting innovators with incubators, coaches and financers.
Furthermore, Rotterdam has many small companies in various sectors that are extremely innovative. For example, the city's serious gaming industry is one of the best in the world. In addition, the city offers world-class education, which is provided by Erasmus University and the Delft University of Technology. For these reasons, as well as many others, earlier this year Cambridge Innovation Center chose Rotterdam as their first location outside the United States.
In what ways is Rotterdam investing in a more sustainable future, and for what reasons?
We strongly believe that economic standards in Rotterdam are changing. New business models are making an impact very quickly and Rotterdam has to change accordingly. This is easier said than done, which is why Rotterdam has started a programme called 'The Next Economy'. The objective of this programme is to become one of the world's top leading metropolitan areas. That entails being fully equipped to handle future changes, challenges and opportunities. Smart programmes, including Smart Industry, Smart Port, Smart City, Smart Government and our involvement with the 100 Resilient Cities campaign and the Rockefeller Foundation, all contribute to this overall objective.
Rotterdam is also one of the C40 cities, a global network of 40 megacities committed to addressing climate change. Acting both locally and collaboratively, C40 cities are making a meaningful global impact in reducing both greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks.
What are the biggest opportunities and challenges associated with the fulfilment of this vision?
The biggest challenge is to create a healthy, long-term coalition consisting of citizens, businesses, educational institutes and the local government. Investments are needed upfront and without the guarantee of profit. It is also important to learn from mistakes and keep focused on the long-term objectives. The biggest opportunities are the development of new ways of working together where all involved parties can benefit; this is how a smart – or rather, a clever – city should evolve.
VolkerWessels has an idea to make roads out of plastic bottles. Artist's illustration
Can you tell us about the Street Lab initiative and what it entails?
In the midst of our innovation district, the municipal engineering bureau has developed a Street Lab in which companies, such as VolkerWessels, are able to test their ideas. VolkerWessels had an idea to develop a road made out of recycled plastic bottles, which recently gained worldwide media attention. The local government acts as a facilitator, the companies actually develop the products and research, and knowledge institutes are asked to monitor and analyse.
Our goal is to create a green city, improve the air and public space quality, as well as reduce costs and energy consumption. The test area is open to the public, so there is normal traffic, just like in any other street. If new pavements or street furniture turn out to be a success, they are used on a larger scale in Rotterdam.
What's next for the Street Lab initiative?
Street Lab is challenging companies to develop an energy neutral public space. We're particularly interested in retaining rainwater, as well as generating energy in the test area. Energy Floors, a Rotterdam based company, and the Spanish company OTEM2000 are working on a unique system to achieve this. The main idea is to use solar and kinetic generated energy, and transport it to objects in the public space that require electricity, such as lampposts. Following this, we will continue making the public space more green and researching the effects of cities on society and nature.
What lessons should other cities in Europe take from Rotterdam's evolution?
These things take time; you have to be patient and persistent. We started off by developing a vision of our future. Early in that process we involved our partners and stakeholders, making it a shared vision. From there on, we've held fast to that vision and translated it into guidelines, framework and programmes; both for ourselves and also to challenge and stimulate companies to come up with new ideas and concepts. Innovation often starts from small companies or individuals – that fact should be celebrated in order to facilitate growth and an environment that supports knowledge exchange and collaboration, particularly as a local government cannot dictate a smart city programme and it can only be realised together with partners. It is crucial to comply with open standards; only then do connections between applications, products and solutions become possible. Next to developing and inventing, it's very important to apply. We have the habit of putting insightful ideas and strong concepts to the test. In Rotterdam, quality never ends up in a drawer.
What are your hopes and ambitions for the future of Rotterdam?
Rotterdam has been a hard working and open-minded city for decades, if not centuries, always reinventing itself and constantly developing. We will continue to do so, not only in the practical sense, but we will ensure that innovation is given the space and attention it needs. By doing so, the city will become a resilient, clever city. Rotterdam is a city with a bright, smart future, which we hope to demonstrate at the World Expo 2025.
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Letters: The arbitrary law compelling us to wear a mask in an empty shop but not in a crowded pub
SIR – Let me get this right. The Prime Minister is saying that I must wear a mask in a shop, even if I'm the only one in there and I'm in and out in a matter of minutes, but I can spend all night in a pub with scores of other people and I don't need a mask.
Mike Tugby
SIR – What is the logic behind allowing us free access to cinemas with no face masks where, if the auditorium is full, one can observe no sort of distancing, yet in a supermarket, where observing social distancing doesn't present much of a problem, we have to mask up?
Matthew Biddlecombe
SIR – I'm done. No more masks, distancing, avoiding social gatherings, bumping elbows. My plans for a family Christmas will continue. I'm triple-jabbed and I'm in my seventies. I don't have any more time to waste.
Eve Wilson
SIR – It is, simply and absolutely, selfish not to wear a mask. Otherwise it would be like saying during the Blitz: "I don't want to turn off my lights or shut my curtains because I'm happy to take the personal risk." The bombs this attracted would have been 100 times more likely to kill someone other than yourself.
This is also why, counter-intuitively, in a free and liberal society it is sometimes necessary to legislate and enforce rather than appeal to people's better selves. We get too used to "Why should I?" and "Me, me, me." The government knew this in 1940.
Victor Launert
SIR – Three people are found with the omicron variant on Saturday and masks become mandatory three days later. Parliament will vote on the law in the next 28 days. That is just lip service to democratic governance. We are no longer a parliamentary democracy.
Jim White
SIR – There might have been greater take-up of the Covid vaccine if the Government had been positive and removed all restrictions from those fully vaccinated with the three doses.
The unvaccinated look at those who made the effort, see no new freedoms, and wonder why they should bother. All stick and no carrot never works.
Eric Gibbons
SIR – I have Covid. I got the news at 7am on Sunday after taking a PCR test at a drive-through centre on Saturday. It was my third test last week.
I first PCR tested last Tuesday with my daughter when she felt unwell. She was positive, I was negative. I tested again first thing on Thursday. Again I was negative, as was my elder daughter, but my husband was positive.
For the third time, I tested on Saturday, this time with a cough. A lateral flow at home showed negative, but my feeling was that I was positive, so five days after my younger child tested positive, I was back at the drive-through centre. Had I relied on my first test, I would have been out and about in the community.
So testing for travellers should be on Day 5, with isolation before it.
Ros Walker
SIR – My wife was recently relieved of her purse, credit cards and cash in a two-man sting at a supermarket checkout. But at least the perpetrators had taken the trouble to be fully masked for the occasion.
Jeremy Burton
SIR – The classical Greek alphabet has two types of O: the large O-mega, and the small O-micron. The latter is pronounced O-my-cron, stressed on the middle syllable (Letters, November 29). The classics staff at Eton must be squirming in their shoes to hear that even the Prime Minister has joined the Ommi-cron brigade.
Gerald Wilson
Cold in a power cut
SIR – During Storm Arwen our electricity supply failed for 24 hours. We have an "all-electric" house as recommended by the Government.
With no other means of heating, we were cold. How we missed our wood stove, which kept our last house warm, heated our water and boiled our kettle.
We tried to buy a gas heater but were told that they can be dangerous, giving off poisonous carbon monoxide.
In the end we went to bed with our dog and cat to keep warm. This is obviously not the answer.
Diana Sharp
Returning migrants
SIR – The Prime Minister's Brexit rhetoric about taking back control of our borders has come back to haunt him and the country. He knew that from January 1 2021 the EU's Dublin Regulation no longer applied.
With no return arrangement with any EU country, it is not surprising that only five migrants have been returned this year.
Unless Priti Patel, the Home Secretary, can negotiate a bilateral agreement with France soon, people smugglers will continue to ply their trade and more loss of life will occur.
David Ennals
Mobile phone bills
SIR – The brass neck of mobile phone companies is breathtaking. Most apply the RPI inflation plus 3.9 per cent annually. RPI is currently 6 per cent. Supposedly if RPI is negative, only the 3.9 per cent will apply. Mobile phone users will endure increases of 10 per cent in the new year, and no one appears to complain.
Charles Foster
Crime spree
SIR – The "crisis in literary fiction" is not being mirrored in crime fiction sales in Britain, which are healthier than ever.
This new Golden Age may be because the genre mirrors our stressful times but also promises a happy ending in which baddies get their comeuppance. As P D James put it: "Crime fiction confirms our belief, despite some evidence to the contrary, that we live in a rational, comprehensible and moral universe."
Andy Griffee
Dwindling land forces
SIR – For years successive British governments have used investment in technology as an excuse for running down conventional Army land forces.
In March, Ben Wallace, the Defence Secretary, introduced his defence review by stating that, "as the threat changes, we must change with it, remaining clear-eyed about what capabilities we retire".
He proposed a further reduction in the number of Challenger main battle tanks from 225 to 148, while upgrading the remaining fleet. However, with 100,000 or so Russian land forces massing on the Ukrainian border, the Government has hurriedly committed "extra" tanks from this dwindling fleet to the Nato Forward Holding Facility in Sennelager, Germany.
Technology on its own, in the absence of an adequate head count, is unlikely to be an effective conventional deterrent.
Gerard Conway
Baby at work
SIR – Patients attending a north London GP surgery in 1965 didn't have to imagine what it would be like consulting a mother and baby (Letters, November 29) .
When we were let down at the very last minute by my babysitter, it was suggested that I bring my six-week-old with me; the receptionists would look after him while I saw my patients.
Unfortunately it didn't quite work out that way. It soon became clear that a bawling baby in his Moses basket under the reception desk was likely to be more disturbing to patients than a quiet one sleeping on his mother's lap. Far from there being any complaints, my patients were delighted with this arrangement and thanked me profusely for such an enjoyable and unforgettable consultation.
Dr Elizabeth Stanley
Old-school car care
SIR – Michael Nicholson (Letters, November 25) refers to the AA's guidance from the 1950s on how to pass a lighted cigarette.
I have a car maintenance manual from the same period advising the do-it-yourself motor mechanic to dispose of used engine oil "in a quiet corner of the garden, about one spit deep". Times do, occasionally, change for the better.
Michael Cleary
A decorative lavatory that made an impression
SIR – My great-grandmother was the daughter of George Jennings, the engineer who devised and installed the first public lavatories in the 1850s (Letters, November 19) .
In the 1930s my father took me, aged four or five, on various occasions to visit her in Oxford, where I really enjoyed my visits to her lavatory. The china base was highly decorated in bright colours and the wide seat was of a deep mahogany. The lavatory was raised on a dais like a throne. The top half of the door was filled with an elaborate design in brightly coloured stained glass.
I do not know if it was a George Jennings, but it was impressive.
Althea Richardson
SIR – I was sad to read that the public lavatories on Epsom Downs will be demolished (Letters, November 25) .
Maybe sponsorship is the answer. It seems a poor contribution to local life when a roundabout or similar is sponsored, but a public lavatory, sponsored by a local business or private individual, would provide a valued public service.
Heather Erridge
GPs' receptionists judging medical problems
SIR – I phoned for a face-to-face GP appointment (Letters, November 29) for a suspected kidney infection.
After an embarrassing conversation, the receptionist said that a "medical professional" would ring me on a date in 23 days' time. I found a different GP practice that took me on later that day.
Receptionists are not medically trained. How long before one causes a death?
SIR – My wife is a GP practice manager of over 15 years' experience and her practice uses the triage system to ask for information about why someone is seeking an appointment.
This isn't done out of nosiness, but so that the correct clinical resource is given to the call. They use systems which, like calls to 999, ensure that the resource provided matches the patient's need.
Simon Uglow
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Sydney's covid cluster grows to 28 cases with locals told to stay home and wear masks - as Gladys Berejiklian reveals shocking details of how an air crew broke isolation to go out and party
Letters: Hold businesses accountable for not enforcing COVID-19 mandates
Last night out before Christmas! Londoners hit pubs and bars before capital was plunged into toughest Tier 3 at midnight - as restaurants are forced to throw away unused food
Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs claims people who don't wear face masks amid the COVID-19 crisis should be 'in the stocks, in prison, or hanging in the streets!'
Making Britons wear face masks while out Christmas shopping on crowded streets could slow the spread of Covid, scientists claim
Manchester revellers hit the streets for one last night before pubs shut after Boris Johnson forced the city into Tier 3 lockdown from TONIGHT
Crowds of shoppers flock from Tier 4 London and Surrey to finish their Christmas shopping in Tier 2 Sussex - as police in York slams drinkers who travel to city from high-risk areas for a PINT
Last orders before Christmas! Punters pack London pubs for a final drink (and substantial meal) before the capital's 'catastrophic' plunge into Tier 3
Chaos on the high street as Christmas shoppers are left with just HOURS to buy their gifts before shops close at midnight tonight in London and South East after Boris axed festive bubbles
Nicola Sturgeon apologises after being spotted at a pub wake without wearing a face mask, breaking her own Covid rules - as Scotland faces full lockdown
COVID fallout: Markets crowded, but malls empty
How many pubs will EVER open again? Fears bars and restaurants face THREE MONTHS of restrictions with 21,000 venues in England currently under Tier 3 and millions of pints poured away
COVID-19: Families across Europe urged to wear face masks at Christmas gatherings
'We've been thrown under a bus': Fury in Sheffield and Manchester as cities are plunged into Tier 3 lockdown and frustrated pubs reveal how they've had to find food vendors to stay open
Boxing day divide: Bargain hunters head to the shops in their droves in Tiers 2 and 3 while high streets are empty in Tier 4 with millions now under toughest restrictions - while footfall plunges down 60% on last year and £1.8bn is spent online
Enjoy the shops - but not too much! London Mayor Sadiq Khan tells Christmas shoppers to keep off public transport and wear facemasks at all times as they splurge £1.7bn on the High Street 'before capital plunges into Tier 3'
Face mask exemptions: Who doesn't have to wear one in the UK?
Boris Johnson imposing 10pm closing time on all England's pubs and restaurants
EXCLUSIVE: Smallville actress Allison Mack is seen out for the first time in more than a year and wears ankle monitor as she awaits NXIVM sex cult sentencing after filing for divorce from wife Nicki Clyne
Ghost town London: Oxford Street lies eerily empty with capital in Tier 4 while life goes on in towns and cities elsewhere - but shopping centres and high streets across UK suffer up to 75% plunge in footfall
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This Sunday is fathers day, and although it doesn't get as much love as mothers day it is equally important. We put together a little fathers day play list to show our apprecitaion to all the great dads in the world. Ms Vixen loves the impact and greatness dad's contribute to the world. So here's our shout out to dads and the quest of fatherhood!


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Sylvia Christine Stone
December 25, 1954 - June 18, 2021
Sylvia Christine Stone, 66, of New Brighton, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 in Providence Care Center.
Born on December 25, 1954, in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Wayne Jr. and Thelma (Singleton) Stone.
Sylvia is survived by a daughter, Melissa Marie Stone (Tom) Manderson; a son, David Allan (Fiancé Jen Montgomery) Bartley; 7 grandchildren, Tyler, Cayden, Brooklyn, Terrel, and Donovan Manderson, and David and Samantha Bartley; a brother, Dennis (Darlene) Stone; a sister, Amy Stone; a sister-in-law, Dana Showalter; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Dean Stone.
As per the family's wishes, a memorial service honoring Sylvia will be announced at a later date.
All arrangements were entrusted to the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC.-1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton, www.gabauerfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
3 responses to Sylvia Christine Stone
Cynthia Sheets says:
I love you Sylvia! You are suffering no more. I will miss u !!!!! You will always have a piece of my heart. Love Cynthia Sheets. I took care of her and she was very special to me
Carolyn Riley says:
Chris was a sweetheart. I went to highschool with her. She was always smiling, never had an unkind word for anyone or anything, and was fun to be around. My thoughts are with her family.
Carolyn Riley
Paula Jean West says:
Christine was one of my best friends in elementary school and my Girl Scout buddy. She was always sweet to everyone and taught me how to catch crawdads in the streams around Beaver County. She will be missed.


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FAA tells Southwest to fix calculations of baggage weight on jets
Feb 19, 2019 | 10:20 AM
Southwest Airlines baggage handlers load suitcases onto an airplane bound for Orlando, Fla., while it's at its gate Oct. 8, 2014, at Midway International Airport in Chicago. (Anthony Souffle/Chicago Tribune)
Federal officials have told Southwest Airlines to fix the way it calculates the weight of luggage loaded on flights after finding frequent mistakes.
Southwest said Tuesday that it made improvements in its methods for calculating weight and the balance of loads during 2018.
The airline says it voluntarily reported the issue to federal safety officials last year, and isn't facing any enforcement action.
The investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.
The newspaper said internal FAA documents show widespread mistakes in calculations and luggage-loading practices that could cause errors when pilots compute their plane's takeoff weight.
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Have you ever tried identifying your "buyer personas" as a company?
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But here is the thing: Most companies are doing buyer personas wrong.
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If you've ever thought about this subject before folks, this is an interview you won't want to miss, as it very well may turn the way you've identified buyer personas in the past on its head while showing you the "right way" to understand this important subject.
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