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Q: Python: Group single column by distinct value I have a sqlite database like so with the column titles and data:
expiration, title
2015-08-15, example title
2015-08-15, another sample title
2015-08-15, another one
2015-08-16, lorem ipsum
2015-08-16, example

Is there a way to group by the expiration date so it would result in something like:
Expiring 2015-08-15
    example title
    another sample title
    another one
Expiring 2015-08-16
    lorem ipsum
    example

Currently here is what I have:
cur.execute("SELECT DISTINCT * FROM expiration WHERE exp BETWEEN date('now','-1 days') AND date('now','+6 days') ORDER BY exp")
    sql.commit()
    row = cur.fetchall()
    for res  in row:
        msg += res[1] + "\n"
    print msg

But it does not group by date, it just lists all the titles

A: You can definitely achieve this grouping operation in sql, but without digging into sqlite specifics, it would also be easy to do the grouping in python like so:
import itertools as it

cur.execute("SELECT * FROM expiration WHERE exp BETWEEN date('now','-1 days') AND date('now','+6 days') ORDER BY exp")
sql.commit()
row = cur.fetchall()
for i,g in it.groupby(row, key=lambda x: x[0]):
    msg += 'Expiring %s%s\n' % (i, '\n\t'.join(x[1] for x in g))
print msg

A: SQL does not output results in indented grouped structure but in tabular format of rows and columns.
Consider using groupby() in Python's data analysis package, pandas, which works seamlessly with sqlite:
import pandas as pd
import sqlite3
import numpy as np

conn = sqlite3.connect('example.db')
dataframe = pandas.read_sql("SELECT DISTINCT * FROM expiration \
                             WHERE exp BETWEEN date('now','-1 days') \
                             AND date('now','+6 days') \
                             ORDER BY exp", conn)

expdategroup = dataframe.groupby(['exp', 'title'])
print(expdategroup['title'].count())

With the below output (aggregate here is counting titles in each exp date):
exp         title
2015-08-15  example title         5
            another sample title  3
            another one           6
            lorem ipsum           4
            example               2
2015-08-16  example title         2
            another sample title  2
            another one           1
            lorem ipsum           4
            example               7
            ...

Alternatively, you can use pandas pivot_table still counting here using the length aggregate function. This solution requires another variable (great chance to add numeric figures to sum(), mean(), etc.):
table = pd.pivot_table(df, values='othervar', index=['exp', 'title'], aggfunc=len)
print(table)

Roughly same output:
exp         title
2015-08-15  example title         5
            another sample title  3
            another one           6
            lorem ipsum           4
            example               2

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Patrick McEleney – From humble Beginnings to League of Ireland Stardom
by Peter Lynch - November 9, 2018 January 14, 2019
Patrick McEleney may not be a name known to many outside the proud island of Ireland, but those who are familiar with the Derry-born playmaker are fully aware of just how special he is.
Born in the heart of Derry city, McEleney followed any young player's dream by representing his local club, having firstly been a ball boy at Derry City FC, before joining up with the Brandywell club later down the line. Having followed in the footsteps of their father, also a footballer for Irish league side Coleraine, both Patrick and his brother Shane took it upon themselves to represent their beloved Derry City alongside one another, with the latter now lining up for Northern Irish Championship side Larne having featured for St Patrick's Athletic in Ireland and Ottawa Fury in Ottawa, Canada.
It was, however, younger brother Patrick that rose to prominence quickest. After a brief spell in England with Sunderland at youth level failed to work out – a situation which McEleney would once again face several years down the line – the youngster found his true calling at hometown club Derry City. A teenage McEleney was one of the first players brought in by manager Stephen Kenny, with the two forming an immediate bond in a season where the attacker would go on to play a pivotal role of the First Division title-winning side in 2010. 12 goals in 31 appearances for the spritely 17-year-old did not go unnoticed, with Celtic leading the race to sign the Shantallow-born star, among two or three top-flight sides in England.
A 2010 PFAI First Division Player of the Year nomination followed and, fortunately for Derry, they managed to keep hold of their teenage sensation, who then went on to once again star in a successful season, which brought home silverware in the form of the 2011 League of Ireland Cup.
However, an all too familiar occurrence struck the Candystripes when, after five years at the club, McEleney received an offer he simply couldn't refuse. Dundalk came calling, and McEleney answered. With several of his Derry teammates making similar ventures, the young forward failed to agree on a new deal and, for his loyal fanbase, was sadly moved on to one of their major competitors. Whether or not money has been the main attraction for not only McEleney but countless of his Derry City companions, his former employers have undoubtedly been hit the hardest.
This relatively new crisis has knocked the pride out of Derry City FC in recent years, with the latest League of Ireland campaign perhaps evident of the injustices and financial imbalances in Irish football, with a once-almighty club finding themselves finishing eighth out of tenth in a bitterly disappointing 2018 campaign that ended with the ultimately messy sacking of manager Kenny Shiels. Whether it can be solely put down to the loss of top players is a separate matter entirely, but the manner in which the club played out the season came as quite a shock to both those on and off the field, where the often thoughtless yet unavoidable selling of certain players has undoubtedly had a negative impact on the performances of the team.
It was at Dundalk where the quick feet of McEleney became particularly recognisable, where fans really began to stand up and take notice. The attack-minded player came into his own immediately after linking up with former manager Stephen Kenny, with the two now firmly set on turning around the fortunes of the County Louth outfit. The former Derry manager became an instant success at Oriel Park upon his arrival, taking a worried Dundalk side from a relegation playoff the year before to a stunning 2nd place finish in the 2013 Premier Division. A phenomenal successive league and cup double followed in 2014 and 2015, with the hugely talented Richie Towell bagging 25 goals from midfield.
The inevitable loss of the influential Towell to a bigger fish followed, with Brighton completing the signature highly-rated Dubliner, thus paving the way for a new creative mindset at Oriel Park. Despite also receiving interest across the water, McEleney was the man tasked with filling Towell's boots as he linked up with former boss Stephen Kenny in December 2015, marking his home debut with a goal in a 3-0 victory over Finn Harps.
The two quickly picked up where they left off, with McEleney paying back the faith his manager had by playing a key role in Dundalk's history-making season of 2016, where the club overcame Icelandic and Belarusian opposition in Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar and BATE Borisov to reach the Champions League playoff round, only to be pipped at the very last in a heart-breaking 3-1 loss to Legia Warsaw. However, the Kenny's outfit warmly welcomed a deserved Europa League group stage spot, becoming just the second Irish side to make it that far in the competition. The first ever Irish points were won in Europe as Dundalk grabbed an 89th-minute equaliser away to AZ Alkmaar, before a historic 1-0 home victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv.
It was a historic occasion on 16th Sept 2016 as Dundalk drew their opening UEFA Europa League match away to AZ Alkmaar of Holland.
The success of the club grew bigger as the years drew on, and with it came the individual success of McEleney, who was finally rewarded for his talents with a move to England with League One side Oldham Athletic. The transfer came as a shock to many and turned out to be one of the most ill-timed and disappointing moves across the Irish Sea in recent history. Many League of Ireland prospects have often gone on to shine among the stardom of Premier League football, none more so than Sligo's Seamus Coleman, along with Matt Doherty from Bohemians to Wolves and Kevin Long from Cork to Burnley. Success stories are, however, few and far between, with McEleney's move to Oldham nothing less than a disaster from day one.
Registration issues surrounding the player formed the first barrier, before injuries and even a frozen pitch delayed his long-awaited debut for the side. By the time the Derry man was ready and eager to play, Oldham had found their way to the bottom end of the league table, had only recently before faced a number of winding-up orders for non-payment of taxes, and now had failed to play several of their players on time. McEleney remained upbeat, yet started just four matches in five months, scoring on one occasion in a 2-0 victory over Scunthorpe. The club's financial worries continued, and it was the club's relegation to League Two that proved to be the final straw for a once-promising situation for the precocious playmaker.
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Fortunately, Dundalk would soon welcome back their prodigal son with open arms, with McEleney gratefully accepting a second chance after being the first to admit that it was a huge mistake to leave in the first place. The Lilywhites were soon treated to the mazy dribbles, the pinpoint passes and the outrageous finished that they had become so accustomed to, with many soon realising that the exciting attacker simply doesn't score bad goals. The 26-year-old's goals reel views like a Zlatan-esque montage, yet McEleney's efforts caught the eye not on YouTube, but on Football Manager when in 2015, one Italian football fan traveled across Europe to watch his idol in action after managing Derry City in the PC game.
While his displays in the League of Ireland are often second to none, many comparisons can be drawn to his namesake, Paddy McCourt, who, after several years of stunning viewers throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, sadly hung up his boots after one final promotion-clinching appearance for Finn Harps. Not only do the two share a forename, but both became regulars on the scene at Derry City before moving on to dazzle thousands who watched on.
Similarly, the former Celtic man was certainly not as successful as he could have been across the water, but both remain massively adored by those back home. The 'Derry Pele' has, however, gone one step further than McEleney by representing his nation, Northern Ireland, and although the current League of Ireland natural has yet to receive an international call-up, it may only be a matter of time before he finds his way into the Republic of Ireland setup, having made the popular decision to switch his allegiance after representing Northern Ireland at youth level.
McEleney undoubtedly recalls his early beginnings with the Candystripes, but Dundalk and Cork City have long forgotten about them, with the two now finishing in the top two spots in the league for the last four years. Both the Lilywhites and McEleney have come back to haunt Derry on several occasions, yet their ongoing battle with Cork City will seemingly never be put to rest. Thanks to the help of firstly Richie Towell and secondly McEleney, Dundalk managed to pip Cork to the title for three successive years in 2014, 2015 and 2016, before the latter finally won back their crown in 2017. The FAI Cup was also brought home to Oriel Park in 2015 at the hands of Cork, who did, however, exact their revenge in the same competition a year later to prevent the Dundalk double double.
Record League of Ireland winners Shamrock Rovers have finally found their way back into the fore having finished third in three of the past four seasons, yet it was Dundalk who once again got their hands on the trophy in 2018, with McEleney back to help his side turn the tables once more. Early November incredibly brought the two rivals together once again, with the small matter of the FAI Cup to be settled. Who else but McEleney would be the hero for Dundalk as they edged out Cork in a nail-biting affair, with the man himself bagging an extremely rare header to win the game 2-1 for his side, thus completing the 2018 League of Ireland double and etching his name into folklore at Oriel Park.
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Jazz Is a Four-Letter Word
On June 27, 2011 June 24, 2011 By hughrawsonIn the English language
by Hugh Rawson
Jazz is one of America's most distinctive contributions to global culture. The origins of the music are fairly well understood. It arose from the songs and field hollers of plantation slaves and evolved over the years under the influence of church hymns, Creole music, the music of brass bands, and traditional Western harmony. But what about the word jazz? The source of the term is something of a mystery – and it makes a good case study of the difficulties in tracking down word origins.
The first known example of jazz in print comes from 1912, and it involves baseball, not music. Quoting Ben Henderson, a right-handed pitcher for the Portland Beavers in the Pacific Coast League, the Los Angeles Times of April 2 reported: "I got a new curve this year . . . I call it the jazz ball because it wobbles and you simply can't do anything with it."
From Henderson's description, his new pitch appears to be what is now known as a knuckle ball, which also wobbles on its way to the plate. But it could also have been a fast curve, which the Times referred to as a "jass" ball in its account of the game the next day. Whatever, the new pitch did not help Henderson a lot: he gave up nine hits, four walks, four runs, and lost the game, according to Gerald Cohen's detailed account of the origins of jazz in his Comments on Etymology (October-November, 2005).
Jazz next popped up in print in March of 1913 in the sports pages of the San Francisco Bulletin. In a March 6 column about the San Francisco Seals, who had just returned from training camp in Boyes Springs, E. T. "Scoop" Gleason, told readers: "Everybody has come back to town full of the old 'jazz' and they promise to knock the fans off their feet with their playing." The word was new enough that Gleason felt he had to explain it: "What is the 'jazz'? Why it is a little of that 'old life,' the 'gin-i-ker,' the 'pep,' otherwise known as enthusiasm."
Gleason recalled twenty-five years later that he had learned the word in a dinner-table conversation at Boyes Springs with William "Spike" Slattery, sports editor of another San Francisco paper, The Call. Slattery himself had picked up the word in a crap game. While rolling the dice, a player would shout "Come on, the old jazz."
Jazz immediately caught on in the Bulletin office, inspiring a column the following month by Ernest J. Hopkins, entitled "In Praise of 'Jazz,' a Futurist Word Which Has Just Joined the Language." Spelling the word variously with one Z or two, he continued: "You can go on flinging the new word all over the world, like a boy with a new jack-knife. It is 'jazz' when you run for your train . . . 'jazz' when you demand a raise, 'jaz' when you hike thirty-five miles on Sunday … Anything that takes manliness or effort or energy or activity or strength of soul is 'jaz.'"
The connection of the futurist word with music seems to have been made at Boyes Springs in 1913. Bands had been playing jazz for years, but it usually went by other names: ragtime, the blues, or Dixieland. At the spa in Boyes Springs, a band led by Art Hickman played "rag dances" in syncopated style. The ballplayers thought the group had a lively, peppy sound, perhaps associating it with the peppy, fizzy water of the springs, which they called "jazz water." Hickman later said that he didn't much like having jazz applied to his music, but the name stuck. His 1930 obituary called him the "Founder of Jazz."
The musical sense of jazz traveled to Chicago within a year. Bert Kelly, a ragtime banjo player with Hickman's band at Boyes Springs, claimed in a 1957 letter to a trade paper, Variety, that he introduced the word to the musical scene in Chicago when he formed his own Jazz Band in 1914 at Chicago's College Inn — and there doesn't seem to be any reason to doubt him.
Again the word quickly caught on. By 1915, the Chicago Sunday Tribune could report: "The 'blues' had done it. The 'jazz' had put pep into the legs that had scrambled too long for the 5:15 [commuter train]." The next year the Chicago Herald noted "The shriek of women's drunken laughter rivaled the scream of the imported New Orleans Jass Band, which never seemed to stop playing." Those shrieking women soon were called jazz babies and they helped define the so-called jazz age in the 1920s. A versatile word, jazz was employed as a verb as well as a noun and adjective. Common phrases included jazz up, to enliven; jazz around, to fool around, and all that jazz, meaning all that stuff or sort of thing.
Which still leaves the origin of jazz up in the air. Professor Cohen limits his conclusions to examples of the word's use in contemporary printed records, although many slang words, especially those with sexually-charged or otherwise taboo meanings, often have long underground lives during which they rarely, if ever, appear in print. In the case of jazz, circumstantial evidence is strong that the word was used for a long time in the American South to refer to sexual intercourse, and that it may also have been associated with New Orleans music. These meanings may well not have been known to baseball players and newsmen on the Pacific Coast when they first heard the word.
Discussing the history of jazz, the one-volume abridgment of H. L. Mencken's The American Language (1979) by Raven I. McDavid, Jr., includes the following footnote:
'According to Raven I. McDavid, Sr., of Greenville, S.C., the announcement in 1919, of the first jazz band to play in Columbia [the state capital], where he was serving in the legislature, inspired feelings of terror among the local Baptists such as what might have been aroused by a personal appearance of Yahweh. Until that time jazz had never been heard in the Palmetto State except as a verb meaning to copulate.'
And Lafcadio Hearn, who spent the late 1870s and early '80s as a journalist in New Orleans, recalled in the New York City Sun (August 5, 1917) that "the word 'jaz,' meaning to speed things up, to make excitement, was common among the blacks of the South and had been adopted by the creoles as a term to be applied to music of a rudimentary syncopated type."
Many guesses have been made about the sexual origin of jazz: that it derives from jism or jasm, nineteenth-century terms that referred to spirit or vitality as well as to semen; from Jezebel, a nineteenth-century term for a prostitute, or from jasmine, a perfume supposedly favored by Jezebels. More likely – though there is no real proof for any of these theories – it comes from the French jaser to chatter, to babble, but with a rather different slang meaning. J. E. Lighter's monumental Historical Dictionary of American Slang, whose completion is eagerly awaited by everyone in the word business, includes an entry from an 1896 French-English glossary: "Jaser (or Jazer). To copulate."
The last word here goes to Clay Smith, a trombonist who played in western mining towns in the 1890s. Looking back on his touring days, he put it this way in Etude (September, 1924): "If the truth were known about the origin of the word 'Jazz' it would never be mentioned in polite society."
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In addition to the reasons you cite, I can mention another reason why it's difficult to trace African-American idioms through the written record: racist policies kept many blacks illiterate. In much of the South, it was illegal to teach slaves to read and write, and even after emancipation, African-Americans were segregated into inferior schools. So the written record is second- or third-hand. I have not researched this issue as thoroughly as you have, but every explanation I've read goes back to sex. It's not hard to guess what "jazzin' with my lady" might mean. I've read that "rock and roll" has similar roots. Have you found any evidence?
Also, I should point out that while jazz, blues, ragtime, and Dixieland have sprung from similar roots, they are four distinctive and different forms of American music. Professional musicians would take exception to your implication that the terms are synonymous.
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Jazz spread to Chicago very fast after it was created in New Orleans. It's true that jazz went by different names such as ragtime. I had no idea that the term "jazz" was associated with sports and Jezebel.
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New orleans is the place where Jazz was born. Hope I am right.:) Though its etymology is debatable but it is now known as a kind of music that many are interested to listen to. But to me, I am more familiar with pop, rock than jazz. I must improve my knowledge on this one.:)
Mark F. Lawrence
My own theory. The morphing, in this case shortening of the double pejorative "jiveass". J'as, J'ass, Jazz.
These words (jive, jiveass) have been around forever in the black parlance.
Educated, European, classically trained musicians didn't all take to
this "jive". It's common sense: not everybody takes to everything.
Jive can definitely, does even today mean bullshit.
Jiveass was further repudiation of the music by some blacks themselves.
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Eddy Monsoon
We protect our preformed concepts by using derogatory terms against new concepts, oppressed embracers of now concepts frequently go on to wear such derogatory terms as a badge of honor. The etymology of "Jazz" could've been: Ya call that music? Sound's like ya playin' out J'ass. Dat's right, dat's right, I'm playing out my J'azz.
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The organizers urge Belarusians to join the action.
The actions aimed at the defense of independence and sovereignty of Belarus took place in Minsk today.
Important to note, these days Lukashenka and Putin are discussing the Belarus-Russia "integration" issues in Sochi. On December 8, a session of the "supreme state council of the union state" is planned to be held in Moscow, during which they are going to sign integration documents, including 31 "roadmaps". The content of these "roadmaps" are kept secret from Belarusians.
One of the leaders of Belarusian Christian democracy Pavel Seviarynets, called for an action in defense of the country's independence in Minsk in the Kalinouski (Kastrychnitskaya) Square. The action started at 12.00, and lasted for 5 hours. Over 2 thousand people took part in it. After the demonstration in the Kastrychnitskaya Square, the column marched along the avenue to the Independence square, and then moved to the Freedom Square. After the demonstration in the Freedom Square, the people returned to the Kastrychnitskaya Square. After the second demonstration there, the column of people headed for the Yakub Kolas Square.
The organizers call on Belarusians to come to the Kastrychnitskaya Square again tomorrow, December 8, at 12.00.
The website Charter97.org provides an online text coverage the actions in defense of the sovereignty of Belarus.
The action will continue tomorrow, on December 8, at 12.00 in the Kastrychnitskaya Square in Minsk. Thank you for being with us. We will be together tomorrow!
Pavel Seviarynets has called on the people to come to the Kastrychnitskaya Square again tomorrow, at 12.00. The people are chanting "No to Anschluss!", "Independence!", and "Join us!"
The participants of the action, having raised the white-red-white flags up high, are singing Belarusian national anthems.
A demonstration is taking place in the Yakub Kolas square. The participants thereof are calling on Belarusians to come out again tomorrow, at 12.00 to the Kastrychnitskaya Square in Minsk.
The participants of the procession are approaching the monument to the Belarusian poet Yakub Kolas.
A column of people with posters and banners against the integration with the Russian Federation continues to move along the avenue to the Yakub Kolas Square. The slogan "Long Live Belarus!" constantly sounds.
The column has approached the Victory Square.
The protesters have burnt portraits of Putin and Lukashenka, as well as the Russian flag.
The column is moving further along the Independence Avenue, approaching the Victory Square. The horns of cars are heard, the drivers support the marching people.
The protesters take turns reading into the microphone the patriotic poems by Yanka Kupala.
The people are gathering at the monument to poet Yanka Kupala in the park of the same name. A large national flag has been hoisted at the monument.
A young Minsker has told on air to Belsat, that he was watching the action live on Internet, and then he thought "Why not joining in?", and has joined the participants of the action.
The action against the integration with Russia has lasted for nearly 4 hours. The people are walking along the Independence Avenue, heading for the Yakub Kolas Square. The cars are signalling in support.
Pavel Seviarynets has called on the people to go to the Yakub Kolas Square.
The participant of the action from Russia has stated the following:
"I am a Russian, from Russia. I know very well what the authorities did to my country. Belarusians, you must not allow this to be done with your country, otherwise you will be slaves! Fight! "
The participants of the action are chanting "This is our country!"
Coordinator of the European Belarus civil campaign Andrei Sharenda has spoken. "Our children should live in a free, independent country. Stop watching live streams, stop sitting in the internet, join us in the square!" the activist has told.
Leader of the Razam movement Viachaslau Siuchyk has taken the floor. He said that "two scary men Putin and Lukashenka are going to decide the fate of Belarus, although they have no right to do so." He recalled the wars that Russia unleashed in Georgia and Ukraine.
"Now Putin wants to be hated in Belarus also, because we will not surrender the country. Come at 12 o'clock tomorrow, bring your relatives, friends and acquaintances. This is not just an episode in the life of the nation, perhaps we will have to pay with our lives for these integration cards. An alliance with Russia is a war. Therefore, while we have the opportunity for peaceful protest - come tomorrow and get ready for the fight. We need to raise the whole of Belarus," Siuchyk has said.
Diplomat, former deputy and Ambassador of Belarus to Germany Piotr Sadouski has spoken. He has told how the Declaration of Independence of Belarus was adopted by the Supreme Council, and sang a song to Yanka Kupala's lyrics. "Let there be ten times more of us tomorrow!" Sadouski has said.
"No Putin, no Lukashenka, no self-proclaimed presidents will force us to enter into any alliance. You have your own house, and we have ours. Our dictator stole our lives, 25 years, and our children have no future. I am standing here so that my children live as masters in their own land. We need to resist! "a BCD activist has stated at the rally.
A retired economist from Minsk is speaking. She says that today Lukashenka spends the Russian subsidies exclusively on his residences, palaces and luxurious life, and people in the country barely survive. Her pension is only 450 rubles, it is impossible to survive with this money. "We do not want to go into any alliances. We were already in one union," the woman says.
"We need to think about ourselves, we need to think about our country. We will defend it by any means, including by fighting with traitors," says European Belarus activist Maksim Viniarski.
Many young people are participating in the action - active young people, who understand that their grandfathers, fathers fought for the independence of Belarus, and now it's their turn to defend it.
Leader of the Freedom Party Siarhei Vysotski is speaking. He has said that the authorities crossed the red line and are no longer capable of defending the national interests. he hasn't also ruled out that the national-liberation movement would happen in Belarus in case of the illegal "integration" with Russia.
The participants of the action in the Freedom Square are calling to release political prisoners.
The people are gathering in the Freedom Square at the Minsk City Hall. The slogan "Freedom to the People!" sounds.
The head of the column is approaching the Freedom Square.
The column is moving very slowly along the narrow International Street. Traffic police do not let people out to the roadway, although it is absolutely empty.
The participants in the action are viewed from the windows. The people are chanting "Join In!"
The column went to the International Street. The narrow street is completely filled with people. "Independence!" is sounding loudly.
A large column of people continues to move towards the Ramamauskaya Slabada, the people all the time are chanting "Long live Belarus", "Independence!", "We Believe! We Can! We Shall Win!" There are actually a lot of people.
In the Valadarski street, the column does not fit on the sidewalks, and people still go out onto the roadway.
Participants in the rally took to the roadway. Traffic policemen returned people back to the sidewalks.
The column is moving from the Independence Square to Freedom Square.
"Independence for me is when they do not hide questions from me that they cough up in their offices," says a young Minsker participating in the action in support of independence.
"Stop joking on the Internet! You need to be responsible citizens! People, join us," says the girl participating in the rally in Minsk.
"Enough to depend on Russia in the political, economic and mental sense. Free people from Russia and Belarus need to unite against the "union state," says another Vitsebsk activist.
"Independence is an opportunity to manage one's own resources. It's not easy for us, but going to Russia, where it is even worse ?! In Russia, there is terrible corruption, while the people are poor," says a participant in the rally from Vitsebsk.
Priest of the Belarusian Autocephalous Orthodox Church Leanid Akalovich has said the prayer.
The protesters gathered at the Red Catholic Church. Pavel Seviarynets called for prayer for "deliverance of Belarus from the evil". People are reading the prayer "Our Father".
One of the protesters, who came from the region to the rally in support of independence, said: "I am against integration with Russia, but not against Russians. I am against Lukashenka and Putin. We must fight for independence. I came from another city because I suddenly realized, if not now, then when?"
The column has arrived to the Independence Square at the Government House.
Participants in the march in defense of independence sing the anthem "Pahonia"
There are more and more participants in the procession, a sea of national flags is waving.
The people have stopped for a while under the KGB building, unfolded the national flag. The patriotic music is playing, Belarusian and European flags are fluttering. The slogan "Long live Belarus!" sounds.
The KGB building is guarded by people in civilian clothes. They are clearly scared.
The column has resumed movement along the avenue, and approached the KGB building.
The column has stopped at the GUM store for a while to wait for the people who were still coming from the Kastrychnitskaya Square. Passersby join the action, the people are chanting "Independence!"
The action participants have unfolded a large white-red-white flag. Many national flags are waving, patriotic songs are heard from the speakers.
Participants in the march along Independence Avenue are chanting: "An alliance with Russia is war!", "An alliance with Russia is poverty!", "Basta!", "Long live Belarus!", "Independence!".
Pavel Seviarynets has called on the participants of the action to march along the avenue to the Independence Square and return to Kastrychnitskaya, so that "people would see us".
Opposition activist Ihar Rynkevich is speaking. He has told that the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum took a resolution the other day in Brussels, that all the "unionist" agreements that Putin and Lukashenka might adopt, will be considered illegitimate. The resolution was signed by the representatives of all six Eastern Partnership member states.
The protesters are tearing the portraits of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Co-chair of the Belarusian Christian Democracy party Volha Kavalkova is speaking. "A man whom we did not choose as president is today trading in the country. Do you want to wake up tomorrow as the citizens of another, hostile country? We must do everything possible so that the Belarusian authorities see that we are against this. We cannot but respond to this. I urge everyone to show that we stand united in our position, and we are against the integration with Russia.
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Blogger and activist of the European Belarus civil campaign Andrei Voynich has spoken. He called on all Belarusian bloggers and media to report on the rally and urge people not to go home, but to come out for a peaceful rally for Independence.
People are chanting "Join in!", urging Belarusians to go to the Kastrychnitskaya Square.
The People's Poet of Belarus, one of the leaders of the BNC Uladzimir Niakliayeu, has made a statement saying that you cannot trade a country without the knowledge of the people.
"The biggest crime is to sign certain Molotov-Ribbentrop pacts in order to again blow up our country. Nobody says that we should not cooperate with our neighbors (Russians, Poles, Lithuanians, Ukrainians), but we are not a vassal country and we won't serve anyone!" Niakliayeu has said.
Famous Belarusian historian, writer Uladzimir Arlou is speaking:
"There are more than 3,000 nations and nationalities in the world. And only about 200 were able to create their own independent states. This is our greatest value. I recall our white-red flags in Vilnius two weeks ago at the parting with our heroes Kastus Kalinouski and his associates. It was then, from this uprising, that the path to the Belarusian independence began. Do you remember the rebel password? Who do you love? I Love Belarus! So this is mutual. This is our national idea. Our rebels of 1863 are with us, the creators of the Belarusian People's Republic are with us, the Slutsk rebels are with us, all Belarusians are with us, who died in the dungeons of the NKVD in 1937. We will not give up independence!" said Arlou.
Activist of the Razam movement Alena Talstaya calls on Belarusians to come to the Kastrychnistkaya Square.
A big banner has been unfolded "No integration with Russia. Putin, fuck off! "
A colleague of Mikalai Statkevich, one of the leaders of the Social Democratic Party Narodnaya Hramada, Valiantsin Trokski, is speaking. He has said that undercover negotiations on the fate of Belarus between Putin and Lukashenka are unacceptable.
The protesters are clapping, raising their hands, and chanting "Long Live Belarus!"
Activist Dzianis Urbanovich has spoken, who urged people not to sit in the kitchens, but to take to the streets and fight for the country.
Coordinator of the European Belarus Maksim Viniarski has spoken, who said that Belarusians would fight for their country with all the necessary methods.
Pavel Seviarynets has announced that the action will last long. "We will stand here while Putin and Lukashenka are negotiating!", the politician has said and urged Minsk residents to take people from the regions overnight. The people will gather again tomorrow at 12.00 in the Kastrychnitskaya Square.
Pavel Seviarynets is speaking, calling to fight for the independence of Belarus. People are chanting "Independence!"
People nevertheless took the steps at the Palace of the Republic. Coordinator of European Belarus Yauhen Afnahel has taken the floor. The people are chanting "Let's send Alex to Russia!"
Another clash at the Palace of the Republic, which develops into a fight. The people are shouting "Fascists!"
Riot policemen in plain clothes ran to the Palace of Trade Unions. Then the people returned to the Palace of Republic. The vision of the running riot police seems to amuse the participants of the action. They whistle and shout "Disgrace on You!"
There are already several thousand people in the Square. They are chanting "Long live Belarus!" People are moving towards the Palace of Trade Unions.
People are chanting to the riot policemen in civilian clothes "You Are Fascists!"
Coordinator of the European Belarus Maksim Viniarski has been beaten.
Police officers in civilian clothes are pushing and beating people, not allowing them to climb the stairs. People are chanting "Disgrace!"
More than a thousand people have come to the Palace of the Republic. Police officers in civilian clothes, in a rude manner and without explaining anything, do not allow people to climb the stairs of the building.
The rally involves coordinators of the European Belarus civil campaign Yauhen Afnahel, Maksim Viniarski, and other activists with the European flags of the campaign. The leader of the For Freedom movement Yury Hubarevich, activist Nina Bahinskaya, Chairman of the United Civil Party Mikalai Kazlou, and leader of the Razam movement Viachaslau Siuchyk have also arrived.
Pavel Seviarynets is speaking. He has announced the start of the demonstration in 15 minutes. The entire square is chanting "Long Live Belarus!"
One of the leaders of the Belarusian National Congress Uladzimir Niakliayeu has said: "The Belarusian vassal was called to the metropolis today to kneel. Putin will seek to implement his long-standing idea - Belarus's accession to Russia. The aim of this is not just to remain president for another term, it's the eternal Russian imperial idea. But we will not allow to make secret decisions regarding the fate of our country! "
In response to police threats, the people are chanting "Long live Belarus!" And do not disperse.
Car drivers sound their signals, motivating the protesters.
In the Kastrychnitskaya Square, more and more people are gathering. Now there are several hundred participants. Some came with posters in which they expressed their attitude towards the integration with the Russian Federation: "This is not integration, this is occupation!"
People of different ages are standing there, holding hands: youth, families with children, senior citizens.
The number of participants of the Chain of Independence on the side of the Lukashenka administration has also increased. Now there are also about a hundred people.
In the Kastrychnitskaya Square, there are about a hundred people standing under the national flags.
A large group of people with national white-red-white flags is moving from the Independence Square to the Kastrychnitskaya Square.
A police officer with a megaphone has approached the participants in the Chain of Independence,demanding that the people must disperse.
The number of participants in the action is increasing. Dozens more people, holding hands, are standing opposite the GUM department store.
Dozens of people are standing along the avenue. Young people are saying why they have come to the action.
"I came to the rally because I stand for the independence of Belarus."
"I am a citizen with an active civic position. The country is in danger. I do not agree to the integration with Russia. This is the path on how many paths. "
"What is Russia? We have our own country and we do not want to sell it for oil and gas. It is below low. Honour and dignity! We will win".
"I can no longer stand being afraid. This beast said that this is the end, there will be no democracy. He declared war against us. We won't succumb peacefully! "
People are holding hands, and begin to line up along the Independence Avenue on both sides - in the Kastrychnitskaya Square, and on the side of the Lukashenka administration.
Co-chairman of the Belarusian Christian Democracy Party Pavel Seviarynets is already in the Kastrychnitskaya Square. He has stated that he intends to take part in two actions in support of independence. "For thousands of years Belarus has fought for its independence, dozens of people have given their lives for this. We should not look calmly at how they play cards for our country," he has said.
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Q: Commands in anonymous blocks inside a class of any use If seen this question here:
Instance initializer and *this* keyword
and now I ask myself is something like this:
public class Main {

    public static void main(String args[]) {
        new Main();
    }

    { System.out.println(x); } //Error here

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}

of any (even just theoritical) use? I mean this part:
 { System.out.println(x); } //Error here

As far as I can say its anonymous so I'd have no idea how to execute it manually, it doesn't seem to be executed automatically is not part of any function or whatsoever. Sorry if this questions is already answered, but the ones that I found targeted {} to restrict the variable scope but in this case I could not think of a way to get into that scope or make it run.

A: It's an instance initialization block. Whenever you create an instance of the class, it is executed before the body of the constructor you use.
Therefore the only way to execute it manually is by creating an instance of the class in which this block appears (or a sub-class of that class).


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Keeping Your Self-Esteem After a Mastectomy
Breast cancer surgery can do damage to your self-esteem. Here are some ways to feel better about yourself and your body following a mastectomy.
Diana Rodriguez
Even though it's an important weapon in the fight against breast cancer, a mastectomy can take a serious emotional toll on a woman and even affect the way she looks at herself.
The loss of a woman's breasts to cancer can affect her self-esteem, her sex drive, and just how she feels about herself as a woman.
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Women should understand early on that a mastectomy will affect them mentally almost as much as it will physically and that they should begin exploring therapies to help them cope with the emotional effects of a mastectomy even before their breast cancer surgery.
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"When I had to make up my mind about getting a mastectomy, it was hard," says Carol Knizek, a two-time breast cancer survivor who was first diagnosed in 2004. "I was the only one that could make the hard choice. It was either a mastectomy or partial mastectomy on my right breast."
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Keep a positive attitude. To help deal with the loss of your breast or breasts, it's important to focus on the positive.
"I coped pretty well with the loss of my right breast," Knizek says. "To keep myself sane, I thought of the bright side of the picture: I was going to get a perky breast, what I always wanted. The loss of my breast has not affected my self-image; actually, it has made it better."
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Consider breast reconstruction or a breast prosthesis. To help feel more like themselves and improve self-esteem, many women — like Knizek — opt for plastic surgery to reconstruct their breasts after mastectomy. A woman's own breast tissue, implants, or breast expanders, or a combination of these, can be used to surgically enhance the appearance of breasts. Some women may choose to use a prosthetic breast, an artificial breast that can be worn under a bra to give the appearance of a natural breast.
Do things that make you feel healthy and good about yourself. Figure out what helps you feel good about yourself, and stick to that regimen.
"I use food as my medicine to stay healthy," Knizek says. "I became a partial vegetarian. I do not consume sugar, preservatives, or chemicals anymore. I watch everything that I put in my mouth."
She adds: "I stay physically healthy by exercising and doing tai chi to calm my nerves. Of course I stay very positive about everything! Actually, at 42 years old, I look better now than when I was in my twenties. I enjoy life more and try new things."
Bottom line: Although a mastectomy can change your feelings about yourself and your body, it's important to remember that you're worthy of love and attention — both from yourself and others. By staying positive and surrounding yourself with a good support system, you can undergo a mastectomy with your self-esteem intact.
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Each DFO County runs its own diversion program. Juveniles participating in the diversion program are diverted from a formal court hearing to the diversion program.
Cases being referred to this program are Petty Misdemeanor offenses such as shoplifting, minor consumption, tobacco, curfew, etc. Usually, these referrals are juveniles that are first time clients, however, the program allows for some 2nd and 3rd time referrals based on offense type. The discretion for referring cases to the diversion program originates in the County Attorney's office and follows a guidelines grid.
Because of the large numbers of juveniles placed on diversion, select juveniles appear before the Diversion Panel based on the nature and severity of the offense. All other diversion clients meet with an agent one-to-one rather than attend the panel.
The Diversion Panel is comprised of the Juvenile Diversion Probation Officer, Police Liaison Officer, County Attorney's Staff member, Social Services Representative, Citizen Volunteer, and a Victim Services Advocate.
Prior to entry into the Adult Diversion Program, clients must first be referred by the prosecuting attorney. Once referred for consideration, a Probation Officer will meet with a client to assess their individual circumstances and determine suitability for the program. If accepted into the program, clients will agree to perform unpaid community work service, pay restitution, and abide by other conditions defined within a Diversion Contract. Upon successful completion of the program, the prosecution is so informed, and the client becomes eligible for a dismissal of the criminal charge(s). Clients who are declined entry into the program or fail to comply with terms of a Diversion Contract, will be referred back to the prosecuting attorney for further action on their case.


Find out if Bluefield State College is Affordable for you.
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Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at Bluefield State College's financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.
Worried about paying the full cost of $29,332 to attend Bluefield State College? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.
For students living in West Virginia, the college offers a discount of 48.4% off tuition and fees. Also, 91.0% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $6,811. Students from low-income families receive an average of $8,306 in aid during their first year.
Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at Bluefield State College.
Projected Costs Between $68,313 and $179,846 For a Four Year Degree. Between $32,719 and $87,257 For a Two Year Degree.
The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend Bluefield State College in 2017 - 2018 was $23,028. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 4.6% each year.
If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $25,210 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $28,876, for a bachelor degree candidate ($26,377 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $108,061 over the course of four years ($51,587 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.
The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $130,232 based on a yearly growth rate of 3.0%. The expected two-year cost is $63,186.
Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending Bluefield State College.


Note: 1) When choosing the cabbage for this recipe, try to look for younger / smaller size so the leaves will be tender and not tough. 2) If smaller cabbage is not available, try to use the inner leaves of the cabbage. 3) I used an organic cabbage so it is safer to consume all parts of the vegetable. If organic version is not available, simply discard the first layer of the cabbage.
The line up. From left to right: coarse sea salt, apricot jam, gochugaru (red pepper powder), fish sauce, garlic, green onions, napa cabbage.
Cut the cabbage into half and then quarter lengthwise. Trim off the stem.
Add the tender inner leaves to a large bowl and cut the rest of the larger leaves diagonally into roughly 3-inch length. No need to be too precise.
Mix the salt with the water until dissolved and pour into the bowl of cabbage leaves.
Toss evenly and press down the cabbage so they'll absorb the salt mixture. Let it sit for 40 mins, tossing it halfway again.
While waiting, you could put make the kimchi paste.
In a medium bowl mix together the apricot jam, gochugaru and fish sauce.
Add in minced garlic, chopped green onions to the paste and mix until well combined and set aside.
After 40 mins, rinse the cabbage under running water and drain well for 5 mins.
The salt draws out the moisture from the cabbage and soften the leaves.
Put the cabbage back to the large bowl and pour in the kimchi paste.
Put on a pair of disposable gloves and massage the kimchi paste into cabbage leaves, pressing and squeezing gently so they will absorb the paste and flavor.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and give it a final mix.
Instant Geotjeori can be kept in the fridge for up to a week.
Mix the salt with the water until dissolved and pour into the bowl of cabbage leaves. Toss evenly and press down the cabbage so they'll absorb the salt mixture. Let it sit for 40 mins, tossing it halfway again.
Ina medium bowl mix together the apricot jam, gochugaru and fish sauce.


Starting Saturday, March 30th, we will be regularly offering a once-a-month Make-up and Skill Practice day for our students from 4:00 - 5:30pm. This will be a perfect opportunity for students who have missed some classes and need to do make-ups or for those students who just want some extra practice and work on their skills, especially for the upcoming Spring Show! The make-up day needs to be verified in advance otherwise the fee will be $15.


Quick guide on the PSLE Chinese Oral Syllabus (updated as of August 2016) and curated video guides on how you can approach the visual stimulus section and score well for it.
It used to be that school enrolment stress came from registering your child for Primary 1. Nowadays, that has been dialled back by a number of years to anything along the preschool age. With a wide range of preschools to fit all manner of budget, interest, and pedagogy in recent times, is it all a matter of the sky is the limit?
Often parents will guide their PSLE child for math, here are 5 Costly mistakes most PSLE Parents make when teaching their child.
If your child has not been doing well for Math for a long period of time and have been under the same tutor and subject teacher in school, it means your child do not learn well under them. If you are in such situation, it's advisable to switch tutor and if schools have additional supplementary lessons conducted after school, do not let your child attend. If your child does not learn well under the subject teacher, why subject him to more of the same after school?
Saying lifelong learning is a big thing here in Singapore is an understatement. But when is the right time to dive back into school? What is the best way to decide in a sea of options? Everyone's situation is unique, and the trick is to find what is the most appropriate for you. Find something that suits your situation, job progression, and the amount of time, money and energy you can spare. You can also use our resources here on Education Cube to help you make that crucial decision, be it if you are looking to upgrade your job skills, cultivate an interest, or finish a dream.


Background: I live by the San Francisco Bay. One morning (a few years ago) a young Latina child was in a cross-walk, her mother steps behind her pushing a stroller with her baby, walking to elementary school. That morning an elementary school teacher was driving to a different elementary school, located several blocks away.
The teacher behind the wheel of her car struck the child in the cross walk at Gloria Way and Bay Road in East Palo Alto, CA. killing the girl.
Perhaps, it was the Sun that blinded the teacher's view, or perhaps the teacher's attention on the mother pushing the stroller behind her little daughter who walked in front of her. Or, perhaps the teacher was a person attending to the stress of getting to work, or lacking sleep, neglecting the life invisible to her attention and awareness. I saw the body in the bag. The mother. The EMT's.
I walked home experiencing a vivid emotional flashback from my own child's death. Years before I found my child, Robin, was floating face down in my father-in-laws back yard hot tub and who died in my arms in an accidental drowning.
I sat down at the piano and music simply erupted in an emotional catharsis. I had turned on a recorder and what you hear is spontaneous composition and performance one take (no "re-do"). For those unfamiliar with Jazz, it's called "pure improvisation." It is simultaneous composition and performance in the moment of life.
Background: I was learning to play scales. I became obsessed (I OCD'd) with the dominant 7 tone for about 2 months. The story (see the video below) is true. A 4/4 major blues. 5 string bass double stop with major 10th descending and ascending and descending.
Dominant 7 got the lick going. Last note is open B (lowest tone on a standard tuned Sadowski).
I want you, that's what I'm waiting for.
Oh, baby … that's what I'm burning for.
There are great musicians on the planet, wonderful spirits. I'm pleased to connect with them on occasion. When we don't know what to call ourselves, I recommend Stone Soup Jazz.


I was actually really intrigued by the products I was sent in this months Ipsy bag! There was quite a few brand name/well known brands that I had included in my bag. Which doesn't always happen.
This post is going up a little late because I had quite the postal problem when it came to my bag. I live outside of Toronto and that's originally where the bag arrived in Canada, but somehow it ended up in British Columbia and then it didn't move for almost a week and then showed up at my house. Normally my bag arrives around the middle of the month but this time it was almost October by the time the bag showed up at my door. I've never had that happen with Ipsy before and the postal service was really the one to blame for this. But luckily the bag showed up eventually and that's what really mattered!
This statement-making clutch is graphic, bold, and will inspire you to express yourself all month long.
Omg I'm obsessed with this adorable bag! This is exactly what I've been wanting from Ipsy for a while now. I've actually been using a lot of the bags recently for things like my pencil cases, treat bags or my purse makeup bag. So I'll definitely be switching all the makeup in my purse to this little bag!
I think I already have enough hair products to last me a lifetime of never having to buy them again. Even though I don't really need it I always like trying new ones out because you never know when your going to find the best hair product! After using this a few times with different shampoo and conditioning products I did find that this product gave my hair a smooth and soft texture. It had a really fine mist to it and I think that made a difference in making sure that a lot of the strands were covered in product. I can't wait to continue using this and see how it affects my hair long term. The product also states that you can use it on dry hair as a heat protector – I very rarely heat style my hair but I like that this is a two in one type of product. I like being able to have a product that I can easily grab if I need it for this purpose but that it still works well for other things!
I was a little disappointed when I saw this product in my sneak peak because I really never have the best luck with this brand. But I was so surprised because this actually performed so well on the eyes! The shimmer shade just glided on perfectly and the matte shade really blended well without being patchy or hard to work with. I'm still surprised with how much I like the formula and the shades that come in this duo. I probably won't reach for it very often to be honest since I always end up picking up palettes but it would be nice to throw in my purse so that I can apply it quickly on my way to work or for travelling!
I was pretty surprised to get a Morphe product this month. I've yet to try out their highlighting products so I was super excited to give it a try! But unfortunately I was so disappointed because the highlighter came to me completely shattered. I even tried opening the packaging to see if I could maybe repress the highlight and it just made such a mess that I don't know if I'm willing to try. I did email Ipsy about this and they said they would send me a new one – but that I should be prepared to potentially get a similar, but different product because sometimes they run out of stock. Hopefully I'll get sent this one because it is something I've really been wanting to try!
I always really enjoy the Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipsticks! The formula is really comfortable on the lips and it lasts a decent amount of time throughout the day. This formula doesn't always hold up to super greasy foods though. I had a buttered bagel and it didn't hold up well through that. But a lot of liquid lips can't even handle something like that so I'm not surprised. I did really like the colour! I think it's a great shade that can work in just about any season and with most looks. It's super versatile!
I wasn't completely sure about this product when I originally saw the sneak peek because I didn't really know anything about the brand and I definitely don't need another blush. After trying it though it's a great product. It does have a little bit of kick up but it blends nicely on my cheeks. I'm not 100% in love with the colour of the blush though. I think it's a little bit too bright pink for me. I usually like more mauve or orange toned blushes.
Overall, I'm actually pretty happy with the bag this month and I think I'll be super excited if I manage to get a Morphe highlighter in my replacement package. Did you get any awesome products in your Ipsy bag this month?


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The Gilded Age Season 2: Will continue to explore
Bykushi April 23, 2022 April 23, 2022
What is the Release date of The Gilded Age Season 2?
Who is starring in The Gilded Age Season 2?
What is the Story of The Gilded Age Season 2?
What are the ratings of The Gilded Age Season 2?
The Gilded Age is a period in American history following the Civil War, from roughly 1873 to 1900, characterized by rapid economic growth, industrialization and large-scale railroad building. The term typically refers to this era as one with modern corruption and social ills resulting from great income disparity between the rich and poor.
The first season of The Gilded Age revolves around the mystery surrounding the murder of Lord Mansfield's son, Simon, who was shot in New York City. As the series progresses, it becomes apparent that the murder connects to an international conspiracy involving American steel magnate J.P. Morgan and a British-born labor leader named Fergus O'Connor.
The Gilded Age Season 2 release date will in 2022.
The Gilded Age cast includes: The Gilded Age will be the third television project from David Simon and George Pelecanos. A spinoff of their HBO series Treme, the show will focus on a New York City-based detective investigating cases connected to modern-day working-class struggles.
The Gilded Age first season had garnered critical acclaim but failed to produce enough ratings to warrant a second season.
Season 2 will star: Commentary on the series has come from a range of sources, including New York Times columnist David Brooks, who called it a "superb" piece of television. He praised the series' "strong lead performance by Jeffrey DeMunn," and noted that "it's clear that his [James Purefoy's] character is not going to get any more sympathetic than he is now.
The Gilded Age Season 2 storyline features a New York City-based detective investigating cases connected to modern-day working-class struggles.
In season two, the death of Simon Mansfield has sent shockwaves through both New York City and Washington, DC. With a presidential election coming up, his death has energized the populist movement struggling against political corruption and corporate greed.
In New York, the case is assigned to Teddy Roosevelt, who is running as a war hero, reformer and populist. He soon finds that this case will challenge his idealism and pull him into the darker realities of a rapidly changing America.
The Gilded Age season two is set in 1896 during the climax of the presidential campaign between Republican William McKinley and Democrat William Jennings Bryan.
A decision by President Grover Cleveland to meet with J.P. Morgan has far-reaching consequences. Meanwhile, the Immigration Service is overwhelmed by the growing number of immigrants from Europe and a new law designed to curb immigration causes a new crisis on the streets of New York City.
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David Simon, a former reporter for The Baltimore Sun and co-creator of HBO's acclaimed crime drama The Wire (2002), has co-written the series with George Pelecanos, a novelist who worked as a writer and producer on The Wire. The first season was filmed entirely in Maryland, including at various locations in Baltimore and at the Brooklyn Marine Terminal in southeastern Baltimore County.
Season 2 has earned an average of 1.9 million viewers across its first four episodes on Amazon Prime Video. The story has aired on Amazon Prime Video in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France and Germany; in the UK; Season 2 is available to stream on six countries: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France and Germany.
In Argentina, the series is available to stream on the international version of Netflix.
The Gilded Age Season 2 is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Canada, Denmark, France and Germany.
In Germany and France, the series is available on CineC, a French-German TV streaming service. Neither country has released data from their individual platform companies (Discovery Communications, who broadcast these shows in Canada and Discovery Networks).
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New Homes Complete in Castlegate II!
The Castlegate II builders have created some very unique homes in the first phase! Many of these homes are open during the day, so just stop by and take a tour. You can also visit our Builders page to learn more about our builders and contact them to tour one of their homes!