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Meghan's $1 million jewellery collection has us swooning
The Duchess of Sussex has a knack of mixing new and heirloom pieces.
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Meghan's versatile earrings
The Duchess of Sussex accessorised her black satin Jason Wu gown with a pair of diamond studs at the European premiere of The Lion King.
Meghan's earrings stood out due to her slicked-back bun and, at first glance, it appeared the diamonds were a new addition to her jewellery box but, in fact, we have seen them before.
They were worn by Meghan at Trooping the Colour in June but they looked a little different from the most recent outing.
That's because the earrings have a removable jacket allowing for a completely different look.
The Nikos Koulis Oui Oui diamond and black enamel octagonal stud earrings are a versatile pair to have in one's collection and it's no wonder Meghan chose them for her red carpet return.
And they come with a royal price to match. The 1.05 carat emerald-cut diamond earrings retail for $17k AUD and are available via US upmarket department store Neiman Marcus.
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The Duchess of Sussex's $10k accessories at Archie's christening, July 2019
On Saturday, July 6, 2019, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, the first child of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex was christened at the Private Chapel in Windsor Castle.
While baby Archie was, of course, the centre of attention on the day, all eyes were also on his mother, Meghan Markle, who stunned in a bespoke outfit from Dior for the occasion.
The former Suits actress also ensured she accessorized her outfit with some luxe jewellery pieces. The 37-year-old wore a pair of Gelanterie de Cartier diamond earrings, which she first debuted on her wedding day last year.
Depending on the carat size, the designer earrings vary in price but reportedly start at $10,550 AUD.
Click through to see more of Meghan's $1 million jewellery collection which has us swooning.
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Meghan's envy-worthy jewel collection
Being the Duchess of Sussex, one would expect Meghan to have an impressive collection of jewels.
But since marrying into the royal family in May 2018, Meghan has amassed an array of rings, earrings and bracelets valued at more than $1million AUD.
Her latest piece is an eternity ring, believed to be gifted by husband Prince Harry to mark their one-year wedding anniversary and the birth of their first child, Archie Harrison.
The diamond band was seen for the first time at Trooping the Colour in June, sitting underneath Meghan's wedding and engagement rings.
It's thought to be an 18ct channel set full eternity ring in yellow gold with 1.5cts of diamonds, made by G. Collins & Sons, which holds a royal warrant. The piece is valued at $7,981 AUD.
It matches perfectly with Meghan's Welsh gold wedding band and diamond engagement ring, made by royal jewellers Cleave and Company, worth approximately $350,000 AUD.
On Meghan's wedding day, she debuted several new pieces in her growing collection, including the emerald-cut aquamarine ring once owned by Princess Diana.
Prince Harry gifted the ring, made by Asprey in 1997, to his new bride on their special day and the Duchess wore it as her 'something blue' to their evening reception.
The ring's worth is estimated at around $137k, but considering it came from Diana's personal collection, it's real value is probably priceless.
Meghan also wore a pair of Gelanterie de Cartier diamond earrings, which vary in price depending on the carat size chosen starting at $10,550 AUD.
The former actress has worn them several times since, including during her royal tour of Morocco.
The Duchess also wore a Cartier bracelet and Cartier drop earrings – worth an estimated $110k AUD – on her wedding day.
Some of Meghan's jewels come from the royal collection, which includes pieces once owned by the Queen and Princess Diana.
She's worn a pair of diamond and pearl studs on several occasions, including her first joint outing with Queen Elizabeth in Cheshire, and on the Duke and Duchess's royal tour of Fiji.
The heirloom earrings, pictured here at the WellChild Awards, are valued at $7383k AUD.
Other expensive family-owned pieces in Meghan's jewellery box include the gold and enamel diamond butterfly earrings and bracelet previously worn by Princess Diana. The Duchess first wore the pieces during day one of her Australian tour in October 2018. They are thought to be worth $4217k AUD.
According to reports, the stunning diamond and gold butterfly earrings were a gift from Harry to celebrate the impending arrival of their first child.
Princess Diana was seen wearing the same earrings during a trip to Canada with Prince Charles in May 1986, just over a year after welcoming Prince Harry into the world. Although there is a matching butterfly necklace, Meghan has yet to be seen wearing it.
During her time in Wellington, New Zealand, Meghan debuted a $16k Jessica McCormack 'tattoo' pendant, inspired by Maori heritage.
She wore the pricey earrings three times on the tour.
At Princess Eugenie's wedding, Meghan wore several rings, a bracelet and earrings, by ethical jeweller Pippa Small, worth more than $13k AUD.
They include a mixture of rough and polished stones.
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But not all of the Duchess' jewellery is expensive.
The new mum has frequently worn many rings, necklaces and earrings that the average person can afford, often made by up and coming labels.
Meghan wore the Precious Initial necklace by Australian brand Natalie Marie while in Dubbo, worth $630, and a pair of diamond stud earrings for her first photo call with baby Archie.
Before becoming the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan wore several items by Missoma, worth just $230.
She wore two of the label's pieces during a visit to Edinburgh, in Scotland, in February 2018.
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Meghan also wore the 3 Diamond Amigos curve earrings by LA-based brand Adina Reyter, worth $576 AUD, and a pave-diamond pendant worth $428 - pictured here.
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The brand has even launched a collection inspired by Meghan, with the designer explaining: "She's beautifully dressed, but she has an accessibility that a lot of the other royals do not have. She has a relatability factor but yet she looks so chic and she looks like a royal."
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Q: Accessing a variable from a class object apart of a JPanel I have a class which is an extended JPanel with different swing components like text fields, checkboxes etc.
I'm trying to access the constructor's parameters from the class objects I have instantiated and added to the secondPanel JPannel.
 For example the cost, name, etc.
secondPanel.add(new ProductDesign("GPU: RTX 2070",649.99,"src/resources/rtx_card_2070.png"));
secondPanel.add(new ProductDesign("CPU: Intel i7-8700k",469.99,"src/resources/i7-8700k.png"));
secondPanel.add(new ProductDesign("CPU: Intel i5-9600k",309.99,"src/resources/i5_9600k.png"));

I iterate through the second pannel and I am able to get the state of some of the swing components, in this case I can get values of the selectBox with the method getAccessibleChild(3).
for (Component secondPanel : secondPanel.getComponents()) {
    ProductDesign.detect(secondPanel.getAccessibleContext().getAccessibleChild(3));
}

However, I'd also like to be able to get the values that each class object has.  For example the cost, or name, from the class constructor. Is there a way to do this with this setup?
package main;

import java.awt.BasicStroke;
import java.awt.Color;
import java.awt.Font;

import javax.accessibility.Accessible;
import javax.swing.AbstractButton;
import javax.swing.BorderFactory;
import javax.swing.ImageIcon;
import javax.swing.JCheckBox;
import javax.swing.JLabel;
import javax.swing.JPanel;
import javax.swing.JTextArea;

public class ProductDesign extends JPanel{

    private static final long serialVersionUID = -8719763672439672064L;

    final static int checkX = 130;
    final static int checkY = 58;

    ProductDesign(String name, double cost, String img){
        JLabel productIcon = new JLabel();
        productIcon.setBounds(10, 10, 100, 80);
        productIcon.setIcon(new ImageIcon(img));
        this.add(productIcon);

        JLabel nameLabel = new JLabel(name);
        nameLabel.setBounds(130,-30,400,100);
        nameLabel.setForeground(Color.WHITE);
        nameLabel.setFont(new Font(name, Font.BOLD, 20));
        this.add(nameLabel);

        JLabel priceTag = new JLabel("$"+cost);
        priceTag.setBounds(130,28,100,40);
        priceTag.setForeground(Color.white);
        this.add(priceTag);

        JCheckBox confirmItem = new JCheckBox();
        confirmItem.setBounds(130,58,25,25);
        this.add(confirmItem);

        JLabel quantityText = new JLabel("Qty:");
        quantityText.setForeground(Color.LIGHT_GRAY);
        quantityText.setBounds(160,60,60,20);
        this.add(quantityText);

        JTextArea productQuantity = new JTextArea();
        productQuantity.setBounds(190, 60, 60, 20);
        this.add(productQuantity);

        this.setLayout(null);
        this.setBackground(new Color(100,100,110));
        this.setBorder(BorderFactory.createStrokeBorder(new BasicStroke(3.0f), new Color(110,110,120)));
    }

    public static void detect(Accessible accessible) {
        if (((AbstractButton) accessible).isSelected()) {
            ((AbstractButton) accessible).setLocation(checkX-5, checkY);

        }
        else {
            ((AbstractButton) accessible).setLocation(checkX, checkY);
        }

    }
}

EDITS:
I added an action listener which is now within the ProductDesign class
package main;

import java.awt.BasicStroke;
import java.awt.Color;
import java.awt.Font;
import java.awt.event.ActionEvent;
import java.awt.event.ActionListener;

import javax.accessibility.Accessible;
import javax.swing.AbstractButton;
import javax.swing.BorderFactory;
import javax.swing.ImageIcon;
import javax.swing.JCheckBox;
import javax.swing.JLabel;
import javax.swing.JPanel;
import javax.swing.JTextArea;

public class ProductDesign extends JPanel{

    private static final long serialVersionUID = -8719763672439672064L;

    final static int checkX = 130;
    final static int checkY = 58;

    String name;
    Double cost;
    int count;

    ProductDesign(String name, double cost, String img){
        JLabel productIcon = new JLabel();
        productIcon.setBounds(10, 10, 100, 80);
        productIcon.setIcon(new ImageIcon(img));
        this.add(productIcon);

        JLabel nameLabel = new JLabel(name);
        nameLabel.setBounds(130,-30,400,100);
        nameLabel.setForeground(Color.WHITE);
        nameLabel.setFont(new Font(name, Font.BOLD, 20));
        this.add(nameLabel);

        JLabel priceTag = new JLabel("$"+cost);
        priceTag.setBounds(130,28,100,40);
        priceTag.setForeground(Color.white);
        this.add(priceTag);

        JCheckBox confirmItem = new JCheckBox();
        confirmItem.setBounds(130,58,25,25);
        this.add(confirmItem);

        confirmItem.addActionListener(new ActionListener() {
            public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent arg0) {
                if (confirmItem.isSelected()) {
                    confirmItem.setLocation(checkX-5, checkY);
                }
                else {
                    confirmItem.setLocation(checkX, checkY);
                }
            }
        });

        JLabel quantityText = new JLabel("Qty:");
        quantityText.setForeground(Color.LIGHT_GRAY);
        quantityText.setBounds(160,60,60,20);
        this.add(quantityText);

        JTextArea productQuantity = new JTextArea();
        productQuantity.setBounds(190, 60, 60, 20);
        this.add(productQuantity);

        this.setLayout(null);
        this.setBackground(new Color(100,100,110));
        this.setBorder(BorderFactory.createStrokeBorder(new BasicStroke(3.0f), new Color(110,110,120)));

        this.name = name;
        this.cost = cost;
    }

    public String getName() {
        return name;
    }

    public double getCost() {
        return cost;
    }
}

From this action listener, what is the correct syntax to use those non-static methods to get the cost/name and count of the specific instance of the checkbox that was selected?

A: *

*Create instance variables for the parameters

*Save the parameters in your instance variables

*Create getName(), getCost() methods as needed to access the data.

At the start of your class:
private String name;
private int cost;
...

In the constructor:
this.name = name;
this.cost = cost;
...

Custom methods in your class:
public String getName()
{
    return name;
}

...

Edit:
The code in the ActionListener for the "confirmItem" checkbox might be something like:
JCheckBox checkBox = (JCheckBoox)event.getSource();
ProductDesign pd = (ProductDesign)checkbox.getParent();
String name = pd.getName();

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GOOD Wants You to Doodle Something Good in the World
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GOOD magazine is one of the best publications still available at local newsstands (if you've got one of those old fashioned places in your town). And their online destination is just as fun to visit.
The site, in association with Cole Haan is called "Doodle Something Good in the World." According to GOOD the contest is "broad — we want doodles that illustrate what inspires you. Is there a person, group, object or even idea that you feel is making a positive difference in the world?"
The rules are pretty straightforward — draw something and submit it to GOOD. The piece can be anything from a simple line drawing to an elaborate painting. There are no perimeters on style being set. Although if you're thinking of entering, you should check out the more detailed guidelines on their site.
All submissions will be judged by the "Digital Guy at GolinHarris" Len Kendall along with members of the staffs at Good and Cole Haan. Three winners will be selected to receive a GOOD t-shirt. Plus the first place artist will get a $500 Cole Haan gift certificate (with $250 and $100 cards going to those who take second and third).
The contest ends on May 10 so grab your paper and pencil — or digital sketchpad — and get doodling. Winners will be notified via email the week of May 18.
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'You can't get caught up in making games for yourself'
Enix America existed in the NES and SNES eras before shutting down. Producer Robert Jerauld talks lessons and history in a new interview -- and spills the beans on a Dragon Quest localization that wasn't.
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"You can't get caught up in making games for yourself believing that you speak for the consumer. You have to take the time to really hear what people have to say, read all the feedback, read all the comments, truly understand what people seek in their experiences."
- producer Robert Jerauld Robert Jerauld was a producer at Enix America, home to the Dragon Quest series, during the company's first go-round in the West -- the NES and SNES era (at which time it was called Dragon Warrior, of course). The company couldn't make a success of many of its RPGs, and Jerauld admits a number of missteps he made at the time, in a brand new interview at Gaming.moe. Jerauld is now an executive producer at Microsoft Game Studios, and has worked on titles in the Gears of War and Alan Wake franchises -- but lessons he learned in the old days still stick with him: "Above all, I learned that you have to value the consumer above all else. If you don't take the time to listen, to hear what people are saying -- you are putting yourself ahead of your customers. That's a mistake I never choose to make again," Jerauld says. Here, he refers to the decision to turn cult-hit SNES simulation/action hybrid ActRaiser into a pure action title for its sequel -- which was a bomb, as fans of the first ignored it in the wake of this change. Jerauld also speaks frankly about the failure of the company's final SNES title: King Arthur and the Knights of Justice, a cartoon-licensed action RPG that also tanked: "I had to face that failure and really think about what boundaries I, as a producer, needed to define in order to retain a certain level of creative excellence in the things I work on." "It's vital that you really take your time to find the right design, to find the right developer, to ensure you have the right budget, to retain creative control, etc.," he says. The entire interview is a frank look at the learning process that shaped how Jerauld approaches creating games. It also contains one bit of startling news: Dragon Quest VI was localized into English, but the company shut down before it could be released in the U.S. That's because "Nintendo simply didn't have an answer for the PlayStation," and Enix decided to shut down its U.S. branch -- Enix was "committed to their partnership with Nintendo," and the SNES was too challenging a business environment to sustain while waiting for the Nintendo 64 to get off the ground. The N64 launched a year after the PlayStation in the U.S. Of course, Enix had decided to jump ship to the PlayStation by then -- but that's another story. The full interview is both a fascinating look at at the history of the video game industry and a source of inspiration from a veteran who's seen the effects of decision-making, both good and bad. You can read it all here.
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Avaya Accelerates Collaborative Cloud and Contact Center Portfolios with Acquisition of ITNavigator
by Jeff Wiener on October 9, 2013
Avaya announced it has acquired ITNavigator, a leader in cloud, social media, reporting and management solutions. The acquisition will bolster Avaya's Contact Center solutions for interaction, experience and performance management as well as expand its Collaborative Cloud portfolio with cloud-based social media, end-to-end management and unified reporting.
As companies seek to elevate brand identity through next-generation customer service and optimize investments, Avaya is on the forefront of providing solutions that connect the dots throughout the service experience delivered through flexible deployment options. The acquisition of ITNavigator will add key management, reporting, and social media capabilities highlighted by their simple, easy to use features. In addition, the acquisition further enhances Avaya's transformational unified communications and customer experience portfolio by:
Addressing the social media customer – ITNavigator's cloud-based social media monitoring and response solution connects to popular social networks, including Facebook, Twitter and others. ITNavigator's Social Media Gateway (SMG) can be deployed as a stand-alone cloud or as a hybrid solution integrated with the contact center and complements Avaya's existing social media management portfolio.
Expanding real-time reporting and monitoring tools for Cloud and Contact Center ITNavigator's management and performance monitoring tools merge real-time updates gathered from a broad range of contact center data and key performance indicators, such as CRM, billing and other systems. This end-to-end reporting and monitoring capability can be deployed through public cloud, hybrid or heterogeneous environments or as a premises-based solution.
Strengthening Cloud, UC and Contact Center management and administration Capabilities – ITNavigator is the OEM provider of Avaya Contact Center Control Manager, which has been expanded into Avaya Collaborative Cloud offers. The acquisition will enable tighter integration of this fully-featured, user-friendly, end-to-end management and administration solution across Avaya's cloud, unified communications and contact center portfolios.
Founded in 2001, ITNavigator is headquartered in Israel with offices in Europe as well as business partners in Europe and North America. The acquisition closed today, making the company now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Avaya.
"IT and contact center executives and managers are in need of solutions that simplify day to day operations and enable them to quickly and easily bring on new capabilities. Our experience with ITNavigator – and perhaps more importantly – our customers' experience with ITNavigator, has indicated that they bring a differentiated, easy-to-use set of solutions that makes the promise of 'next generation' contact center, unified communications and cloud-based applications a reality."
–Gary E. Barnett, SVP and President, Collaboration, Avaya
"Our relationship with Avaya has grown in mutual respect, and in recent times the boundaries between the two companies have narrowed as we drove to a common goal of simplifying sophisticated technologies. We are excited to be part of Avaya, a leader in innovation with respect to the Cloud, UC and Contact Center and its efforts to enhance its leadership with the addition of ITNavigator's products and technology."
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"The acquisition of IT Navigator's software assets strengthens and augments the already robust Customer Experience Management portfolio Avaya has built. The synergies between ITNavigator's software and Avaya's cloud and contact center portfolio create a comprehensive solution set. IT Navigator's management and social media applications add depth and enhanced capabilities to Avaya's offerings in the Hosted market to benefit customers who are looking at moving to Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) solutions."
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Q: Cucumber: background fails still exits with code 0 I was wondering about something, cucumber returns an exit code 0 (which means "ok" as far as i know) when a Background fails.
Now failing steps shouldn't probably be in the Background (at best in a 'before'-hook i guess??). But does anybody know with what philosophy it returns this exit code?
Is it a bug or a feature?
Appendix:
A more concrete example:
Lets say this code passes:
 Feature: Figuring out how Cucumber works

 As a developer
 I want to find out why cuccies fail, but my build doesnt
 In order to have more confidence in my build

 Background: logging in into the system
   Given I am logged in

 Scenario: creating a new test set
   When I do something
   Then I should see "you've done something"

It returns with exit code 0.
Lets make it fail:
 Background: logging in into the system
   Given I am logged in

 Scenario: creating a new test set
   Then I should see "there's no way you see this"
   When I do something
   Then I should see "you've done something"

The output shows a failing step and it returns with exit code 1
When I move the failing step to the Background:
 Background: logging in into the system
   Given I am logged in
   Then I should see "there's no way you see this"

 Scenario: creating a new test set
   When I do something
   Then I should see "you've done something"

The output still shows it failed, but it returns with exit code 0

A: I've asked the Cucumber guys (their mailing list) and they agree its a bug
http://groups.google.com/group/cukes/browse_thread/thread/e56699f0fabfc75f

A: Background is really like Before, with the only difference being, that it is run after Before. And since you're using Background/Before (in general) to set prerequisites for your Scenario(s) it wouldn't be very helpful, if the testing-process fails, which an error code different from 0 would suggest, just because you made a mistake in your prerequisites.
So my guess is, although i can't be sure, that this is a 'feature' and very much intended so.


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During summer, performances for youth include professional touring events as well as the wildly popular Popcorn Theatre featured Friday and Saturday mornings. Additionally, performances for area schools often meet specific curriculum needs and tours of the building can provide other customizable educational opportunities.
Tickets to Popcorn Theatre are General Admission (first-come first-serve, NON-assigned seating). Tickets for Popcorn Theatre are $9 (includes $2 fee, popcorn, and juice) and can be purchased online and by phone. Patrons are strongly encouraged to buy tickets in advance as there is no additional fee to do so. If purchasing tickets at the door, please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes early to avoid lines at the box office and ensure great seats.
Family and group rates available. Please contact Tirsha Odisher at boxoffice@tibbts.org or 517-278-6029.
Tibbits Young Audiences produces two shows yearly with a full cast of about 50 students. A play in the fall and a musical in the spring provide students an enjoyable introduction to the world of theatre. By putting on a show they learn teamwork, discipline, theatre skills, self-confidence and an appreciation for the arts. Shows are open to youth in fourth through eighth grade.
Tibbits Theatre and Beyond (T-TAB) provides middle and high school students a chance to learn more about theatre through workshops, hands on experience, performance and producing their annual talent show as well as the 10-Day Film Contest.
T-TAB is open to students in grades 6-12 (or ages 13-18) who are committed to participating in at least three T-TAB sponsored activities each year. A $10 annual due from each member supports refreshments at group parties.
Members of T-TAB receive experience in performing, producing, working behind the scenes, and promoting the fine arts. The programs also develop skills in teamwork, discipline, self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-expression.
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Teams of up to 5 people will write, direct, act in, and edit their videos which are required to be between 3 and 6 minutes in length.
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Talented teenagers entertain community members during the talent competition at the Tibbits Opera House. Students, age 11 to 18, will sing, dance, and perform as they showcase their skills and compete for cash prizes during the annual competition.


Ontology Selection for the Real Semantic Web: How to Cover the Queen's Birthday Dinner?
Véronique Malaisé, Lora Aroyo, Hennie Brugman, Luit Gazendam, Annemieke de Jong, Christian Negru et al.
th The 15 International Conference on Knowledge Engineering and Knowledge Management (2006), held on October 6-10, 2006 in Pod? ebrady,Czech Republic, followed a long tradition of European Knowledge Acquisition Workshops (from 1987),whicheventuallyacquiredtheformatofconference(in2000)whilekeeping their open-minded and interactive spirit. During the nearly 20 year lifespan of the series, the discipline of knowledge engineering (KE) evolved greatly. While knowledge acquisition (KA) techniques dominated in the very ?rst years, formal approaches to knowledge-based inf- ence and variousnew streamssuch as knowledgediscoveryfrom data/textslater cameinto play. During thelate1990sandafterwards,EKAWbecamea founding community for ontology and Semantic Web Research, which was also re?ected in the sub-titles of the 2002 and 2004 editions: "Ontologies and the Semantic Web" and "Engineering Knowledge in the Age of the Semantic Web," resp- tively. The 2006 edition, in turn, only slightly refocussed this trend. Its sub-title is "Managing Knowledge in a World of Networks," which re?ects the fact that semantics typically arises not only as a result of explicit engineering activities (as in Semantic Web) but also emerges from interaction of a high number of interconnected documents, ontological concepts, software applications and — especially — human users. The importance given to the interconnection of - man users in a sense loops back to the knowledge acquisition roots of EKAW and its 'holistic' view of knowledge engineering.


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FGM and Human Rights Law in the UK: Still a national scandal?
Research blog by Megan Park.
The failure to respond adequately to the growing prevalence of FGM in the UK over recent years has likely resulted in the preventable mutilation of thousands of girls to whom the state owed a duty of care. This is a national scandal for which successive governments, politicians, the police, health, education and social care sectors all share responsibility.
(Home Affairs Committee, 2014, Conclusions and Recommendations)
Human Rights law is typically conceived as governing the relationship between the state and the individual, holding public authorities to account for unjustified intrusions into individual rights and freedoms. In the UK context, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is rarely perpetrated by state actors and often takes place extra-territorially. As such, the connection between the FGM, human-rights law and the state may initially appear unclear. This post will explore the obligations which have emerged from the complex system of rights protection applicable in the UK, finding obligations which reach far beyond a simple negative obligation to refrain from perpetration, to a comprehensive catalogue of obligations to prevent and prosecute FGM.
In June 2014, the Home Affairs Committee (2014, Conclusions and Recommendations) declared that the UK Government's response to FGM in recent years constituted a 'national scandal' and had likely breached international rights standards. The Committee called for a national action plan to address these concerns and to meet international legal standards. Subsequent to this pronouncement, the Government took action, amending the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 and rolling out a host of new measures aimed at addressing these concerns. This post aims to assess UK Government policy in two key areas – criminal justice and asylum claims.
Human Rights Standards in the UK
The UK is party to a variety of international legal instruments which address gender-based violence, of which the UN Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) [1971] is the most significant. The Convention sets out an agenda for national action, including the adoption of appropriate laws to prohibit discrimination against women and to ensure effective legal protection from such discrimination. The practice of FGM falls within the definition of discrimination in Article 1 of the Convention as a 'distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex' which impairs or nullifies enjoyment of a human right or fundamental freedom.
In the UK, international law is viewed as a distinct system of law, requiring incorporation into the domestic system as a condition of application by national courts. Nevertheless, treaties which are signed and ratified may take indirect effect in domestic legal proceedings as persuasive authority. In addition, UK Government Ministers are required to comply with international law obligations under the Ministerial Code. In contrast, rights protected under the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (the 'European Convention') may be relied upon directly in domestic courts, being incorporated in UK domestic law by the Human Rights Act 1998.
The practice of FGM is relevant to a variety of rights protected by these instruments. Significantly, FGM has been recognised as a form of torture or inhuman treatment under Article 3 (Prohibition of Torture) of the European Convention, and under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. In the case of Fournah v Home Secretary, Lord Bingham held that FGM 'will almost inevitably amount to either torture or to other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment'. In extreme cases, in which the life of the victim is at stake, Article 2 (Right to life) of the European Convention may also be engaged (UNHCR, 2009). Articles 2 and 3 entail both an unqualified, negative obligation to refrain from involvement in the practice of FGM and a set of positive obligations to prevent FGM and to prosecute offenders (Lazarus, 2010). The practice has also been held to violate further rights such as the right to the highest attainable standards of health (Article 5, UN Declaration of Human Rights, the right to health and bodily integrity) and the right to non-discrimination on the grounds of gender (under Article 14 of the European Convention, again recognised by Lord Bingham in Fournah v Home Secretary).
The practice of FGM further relates to human-rights legislation in the context of refugee law, constituting a form of persecution sufficient to ground a claim for asylum. Under the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, the threat of FGM may constitute a form of persecution 'for reasons of...membership of a particular social group or political', the 'social group' being constituted by women and girls at risk of being subjected to FGM.
Criminal Justice: Positive obligations to protect and to prosecute
Human-rights law generates a number of positive obligations to investigate, prevent or prosecute criminal activity (Lazarus, 2010). The case of Osman v UK highlighted both the range and intensity of obligations which flow from the European Convention in relation to criminal acts perpetrated between private individuals which violate individual rights. States are required to put in place 'effective criminal law provisions to deter the commission of offences against the person backed up by law-enforcement machinery for the prevention, suppression and sanctioning of the breach of such provisions', including taking proactive measures to ensure the protection of individuals at risk (Osman v United Kingdom, 1998 at 115). The 19th General Recommendation of the CEDAW committee held that 'state parties should take appropriate and effective measures to overcome all forms of gender-based violence, whether by public or private act'. In addition, the Committee recommended that states provide support services for victims and the gender-sensitive training of public officials.
State obligations in this area are complicated by the transnational nature of the practice of FGM. Notably, Articles 38 and 44 of the Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (the Istanbul Convention, 2011) requires the criminalisation of 'inciting, coercing or procuring a girl to undergo' FGM and additionally the prevention of the 'subordination' of national jurisdiction. The UK has signed but not ratified the Istanbul, undermining its effect as a persuasive authority in domestic courts. There is anecdotal evidence to suggest that it is common for girls to be taken abroad to undergo FGM (Home Affairs Committee, 2014) and therefore addressing the possibility of extra-territorial offences is crucial in order to adequately protect women and girls at risk. Evidence presented by the Bar Human Rights Council before the Home Affairs Committee (BHRC, 2014), suggested that insufficient protection in this area has constituted a breach of the UK's international obligations.
Under the law of England and Wales, FGM is criminalised as a specific offence under the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003. The Act had the effect of extending the offence of FGM to acts committed abroad by UK nationals or permanent UK residents. In response to criticism in relation to the efficacy of the legislation, Parliament made several amendments to the 2003 Act in the Serious Crime Act 2015. Notably, the scope of the Act was amended so as to include acts both perpetrated and suffered by habitual residents, reflecting those criticisms made by the Bar Human Rights Council and bringing the UK closer to the standard laid out by the Istanbul Convention. Further developments may have also ameliorated the position in relation to victim protection. For example, under Section 4A and Schedule 1, provision has been made to protect the life-time anonymity of victims.
Despite these promising developments, the efficacy of UK law remains in question as national authorities have failed to achieve a single conviction under the 2003 Act. From October 2015, a mandatory reporting duty contained in Section 5B of the (amended) 2003 Act has come into force. Aimed at medical, social-care professionals and teachers in England and Wales, the provision requires that professionals report 'known cases' of FGM in relation to girls under the age of 18. The duty to report is a first step towards the imposition of a new scheme of protection orders introduced in June 2015, which can provide a legal basis for the revocation of passports and restrictions on travel. The efficacy of these new measures is, at this stage, uncertain. A follow-up report by the Home Affairs Committee (2015) highlighted a single hospital in Birmingham, in which 1,500 cases of FGM had been reported over the course of five years, yet no convictions secured. During the three months subsequent to their introduction, only 18 special protection orders were approved, prompting calls for greater support for professionals (The Guardian, 2015).
Immigration and Asylum: FGM as persecution
FGM also constitutes grounds for asylum under the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees. This has been recognised in UK domestic law; for example, in the case of Fournah v Home Secretary, Lord Bingham held that 'FGM constitutes treatment which would amount to persecution within the meaning of the Convention'.
Whilst FGM is formally recognised as a form of persecution, claims on these grounds raise specific concerns which must be addressed to allow women and girls to safely make claims and receive adequate support. The World Health Organization (2014) has noted that women and girls who have undergone FGM are likely to experience significant psychological effects, including anxiety disorders and PTSD. As a result, a woman who has undergone FGM may appear detached and unemotional when recalling the act, which may diminish the credibility of her account in the eyes of the authorities. Women may experience 'secondary victimisation' during the asylum claims procedure; that is, insensitive attitudes on the part of public officials, which may compound existing trauma. As noted above, CEDAW has recommended that officials be given specialised training in this area, in order to increase sensitivity to the psychological effects of FGM. Furthermore, the UNHCR (UNHCR, 2013) has highlighted the need to build a body of gender-sensitive 'Country of Origin Information' to document the particular issues facing women and girls who make asylum claims related to FGM.
A report published by Asylum Aid in 2014 highlights that the alternative of internal relocation (relocation within the country in which the woman is at risk) may be used as a reason to refuse asylum, even where such relocation is likely to be impractical, unfeasible or detrimental to the woman's health (Clayton, 2014). UN guidelines state that the lack of effective state protection in one part of the country is an indication that the state 'will not be able or willing to protect the girl or woman in any other part of the country' (UNHCR, 2009).
The special issues relating to FGM in relation to asylum claims have received significantly less attention from the UK Government. The national action plan instigated in the wake of the 2014 Home Affairs Committee report is aimed primarily at those women and girls already resident in the UK and fails to consider the special considerations which arise in the asylum context and the special role of immigration officers.
Human-rights legislation is engaged by both the intra- and extra-territorial practice of FGM. Accordingly, when women and girls who have undergone FGM or who are at risk of FGM come into contact with UK public authorities, they are protected by a wide and demanding set of human-rights obligations. However, formal legal protection will only constitute tangible protection when significant efforts are made by public authorities to meet both their negative and positive obligations. Greater investment in training for professionals who come into contact with women and girls who have undergone or who are at risk of FGM is needed in order to meet the standards of sensitivity demanded by the UN.
Furthermore, developments in this area belie a double standard by which women who are visitors or seeking asylum are denied effective protection on the same footing as nationals or residents. While the protection of the criminal justice system has been extended to cover habitual residents, non-habitual residents are beyond its scope. Moreover, the needs of women and girls who have experienced or who are at risk of FGM in their home country and who come into contact with UK public officials by way of asylum proceedings have largely been neglected by the otherwise positive steps taken by recent UK governments.
BHRC – Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (2014), Report to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Female Genital Mutilation. Available at http://www.barhumanrights.org.uk/sites/default/files/documents/news/bhrc_fgm_submission_12_feb_2014.pdf [Accessed 17 February 2016].
Clayton, G. (2014) Even if... The use of the Internal Protection Alternative in asylum decisions in the UK. Available at http://www.asylumaid.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Even-If...Asylum-Aid-2014.pdf [Accessed 24 January 2016].
Elliot, M. (2015) The Ministerial Code and international law. Available at http://publiclawforeveryone.com/2015/10/26/the-ministerial-code-and-international-law/
[Accessed 21 January 2016].
Home Affairs Committee (2014), Female genital mutilation: the case for a national action plan.
Available at http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201415/cmselect/cmhaff/201/20102.htm
Home Affairs Committee (2015) Female genital mutilation: follow-up. Available at http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201415/cmselect/cmhaff/961/961.pdf [Accessed 24 January 2016].
Lazarus, L. (2010) The Human Rights Framework Relating to the Handling, Investigation, and Prosecution of Rape Complaints, Annex A to the Stern Review of the Handling of Rape Complaints, p.125. Available at http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110608160754/http:/www.equalities.gov.uk/pdf/stern_review_acc_final.pdf [Accessed 21 January 2016].
United Nations (2003) General recommendations made by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women. Available at http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/cedaw/recommendations/recomm.htm [Accessed 24 January 2016].
UNHCR (2009) Guidance Note on Refugee Claims relating to Female Genital Mutilation. Available at http://www.refworld.org/docid/4a0c28492.html [Accessed 24 January 2016].
UNHCR (2013) Too Much Pain: Female Genital Mutilation & Asylum in the European Union, a Statistal Overview. Available at http://www.unhcr.org/531880249.pdf [Accessed 17 February 2016]
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http://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/topics/fgm/mental_problems_and_fgm/en/ [Accessed 24 January 2016].


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Vero Beach Volleyball
College Commits
Matt Heath
Former Touring AVP and FIVB Professional
Head Coach Matt Heath competed professionally for over 10 years including 53 events on the AVP Tour (Association of Volleyball Professionals), domestically, and he has represented the USA in 14 different countries on 4 different continents with the FIVB Tour (Federation International de Volleyball), the premiere international tour. He is currently one of 7 High Performance Coaches for the Florida Region of USA Volleyball. This position allows him to work with the state's best players in their preparation for National events.
Coach Matt has had the privilege of training with legends of the game, including but not limited to Karch Kiraly (3 time Gold Medalist and current Women's Indoor National Team Head Coach), Butch May (Misty May's father), as well as United States Olympians, Jake Gibb, Sean Rosenthal, Todd Rogers, Riley Salmon (Indoor Beijing Gold Medalist) and was the former roommate of the team of Phil Dalhausser (Beijing Gold Medalist) and Nick Lucena, USA representatives in the Rio Olympic Games and currently the #1 ranked team in the world.
Matt's experience competing with and against the elite of the game has given him insight to the skills and strategies needed to compete at every level. In addition to his knowledge of the game, Matt has a unique ability to share what he has learned and a talent for making training fun. His coaching programs emphasize proper beach technique in an environment of positive reinforcement.
Sarah is from Charlottesville, Virginia in high school she was 1st Team All-State for three years with an honorable mention her Freshman season. Named Region Player of the Year and 2x District Player of the Year. Sarah went on to play Division I volleyball for the University of Maryland as Libero. She holds the Career record for digs and is first and second for single-season digs in the program's history. In addition, Sarah led the ACC in digs per set her senior season with an average of 4.94. After graduating she shifted her focus to the beach game. She has since won multiple Open level Women's and Co-ed tournaments and is currently chasing her dream of becoming a professional beach volleyball player.
Wes Hawkins
Fitness Director
Wes Hawkins began his volleyball career in 2010 on the Men's club team at University of North Carolina-Wilmington. Hawkins played four years, serving two as captain and Co- MVP of the team, and helped take his team to the semi-finals in the 2013 NCVF 1-AAA National Championship. After a brief stint in Europe pursuing professional indoor, he returned to the US to pursue professional beach. He began his competitive beach career in the summer of 2012, Hawkins has since won multiple Open-Level events all over the country and is currently attempting to qualify for the Professional Beach tour.
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describe('constructor', function() {
  beforeEach(function() {
    initCalendar()
  })
  it('should return a jQuery object for chaining', function() {
    var res = $(currentCalendar.el)
    expect(res instanceof jQuery).toBe(true)
  })

  it('should not modify the options object', function() {
    var options = {
      defaultView: 'agendaWeek',
      scrollTime: '09:00:00',
      slotDuration: { minutes: 45 }
    }
    var optionsCopy = $.extend({}, options, true)
    initCalendar(options)
    expect(options).toEqual(optionsCopy)
  })

  it('should not modify the events array', function() {
    var options = {
      defaultView: 'month',
      defaultDate: '2014-05-27',
      events: [
        {
          title: 'mytitle',
          start: '2014-05-27'
        }
      ]
    }
    var optionsCopy = $.extend(true, {}, options) // recursive copy
    initCalendar(options)
    expect(options).toEqual(optionsCopy)
  })

  it('should not modify the eventSources array', function() {
    var options = {
      defaultView: 'month',
      defaultDate: '2014-05-27',
      eventSources: [
        { events: [
          {
            title: 'mytitle',
            start: '2014-05-27'
          }
        ] }
      ]
    }
    var optionsCopy = $.extend(true, {}, options) // recursive copy
    initCalendar(options)
    expect(options).toEqual(optionsCopy)
  })

  describe('when called on a div', function() {
    beforeEach(function() {
      initCalendar()
    })
    it('should contain a table fc-toolbar', function() {
      var header = $(currentCalendar.el).find('.fc-toolbar')
      expect(header[0]).not.toBeUndefined()
    })

    it('should contain a div fc-view-container', function() {
      var content = $(currentCalendar.el).find('.fc-view-container')
      expect(content[0]).not.toBeUndefined()
    })

    it('should only contain 2 elements', function() {
      var calenderNodeCount = $(currentCalendar.el).find('>').length
      expect(calenderNodeCount).toEqual(2)
    })

    describe('and then called again', function() {
      it('should still only have a single set of calendar [header,content]', function() {
        initCalendar()
        var count = $(currentCalendar.el).find('>').length
        expect(count).toEqual(2)
      })
    })
  })
})

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void test_emplace_back()
{
  using namespace agency::experimental;

  {
    // test no arg emplace_back into empty vector
    std::vector<int> emplaced_value;

    vector<std::vector<int>> v;

    auto& result = v.emplace_back();

    assert(emplaced_value == result);
    assert(v.size() == 1);
    assert(std::count(v.begin(), v.end(), emplaced_value) == 1);
  }

  {
    // test copying emplace_back into empty vector
    std::vector<int> emplaced_value(1,7);

    vector<std::vector<int>> v;

    auto& result = v.emplace_back(emplaced_value);

    assert(!emplaced_value.empty());
    assert(emplaced_value == result);
    assert(v.size() == 1);
    assert(std::count(v.begin(), v.end(), emplaced_value) == 1);
  }

  {
    // test moving emplace_back into empty vector
    std::vector<int> emplaced_value(1,7);

    vector<std::vector<int>> v;

    auto emplace_me = emplaced_value;
    auto& result = v.emplace_back(std::move(emplace_me));

    assert(emplace_me.empty());
    assert(emplaced_value == result);
    assert(v.size() == 1);
    assert(std::count(v.begin(), v.end(), emplaced_value) == 1);
  }

  {
    // test emplace_back from args into empty vector
    std::vector<int> emplaced_value(1,7);

    vector<std::vector<int>> v;

    auto& result = v.emplace_back(1,7);

    assert(emplaced_value == result);
    assert(v.size() == 1);
    assert(std::count(v.begin(), v.end(), emplaced_value) == 1);
  }

  {
    // test no arg emplace_back into non-empty vector
    std::vector<int> initial_value(1,13);
    std::vector<int> emplaced_value;

    size_t num_initial_elements = 10;

    vector<std::vector<int>> v(num_initial_elements, initial_value);

    auto& result = v.emplace_back();

    assert(result == emplaced_value);
    assert(v.size() == num_initial_elements + 1);
    assert(std::count(v.end()-1, v.end(), emplaced_value) == 1);
    assert(std::count(v.begin(), v.end()-1, initial_value) == num_initial_elements);
  }

  {
    // test copying emplace_back into non-empty vector
    std::vector<int> initial_value(1,13);
    std::vector<int> emplaced_value(1,7);

    size_t num_initial_elements = 10;

    vector<std::vector<int>> v(num_initial_elements, initial_value);

    std::vector<int> emplace_me = emplaced_value;
    auto& result = v.emplace_back(emplace_me);

    assert(!emplace_me.empty());
    assert(result == emplaced_value);
    assert(v.size() == num_initial_elements + 1);
    assert(std::count(v.end()-1, v.end(), emplaced_value) == 1);
    assert(std::count(v.begin(), v.end()-1, initial_value) == num_initial_elements);
  }

  {
    // test moving emplace_back into non-empty vector
    std::vector<int> initial_value(1,13);
    std::vector<int> emplaced_value(1,7);

    size_t num_initial_elements = 10;

    vector<std::vector<int>> v(num_initial_elements, initial_value);

    std::vector<int> emplace_me = emplaced_value;
    auto& result = v.emplace_back(std::move(emplace_me));

    assert(emplace_me.empty());
    assert(result == emplaced_value);
    assert(v.size() == num_initial_elements + 1);
    assert(std::count(v.end()-1, v.end(), emplaced_value) == 1);
    assert(std::count(v.begin(), v.end()-1, initial_value) == num_initial_elements);
  }

  {
    // test emplace_back from args into non-empty vector
    std::vector<int> initial_value(1,13);
    std::vector<int> emplaced_value(1,7);

    size_t num_initial_elements = 10;

    vector<std::vector<int>> v(num_initial_elements, initial_value);

    auto& result = v.emplace_back(1,7);

    assert(result == emplaced_value);
    assert(v.size() == num_initial_elements + 1);
    assert(std::count(v.end()-1, v.end(), emplaced_value) == 1);
    assert(std::count(v.begin(), v.end()-1, initial_value) == num_initial_elements);
  }
}

int main()
{
  test_emplace_back();

  std::cout << "OK" << std::endl;

  return 0;
}


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Upload a copy of your article or provide a link to an open access version.
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Home » Reviews » CD » P » Powerwolf – …Of Heresy II
Powerwolf – The History Of Heresy II
The History Of Heresy II
by Katarzyna Zakolska at 17 December 2014, 2:42 PM
POWERWOLF is a Power / HeavyMetal band from Saarbrücken, Saarland in Germany. They were formed in 2003 and have released 5 albums: "Return in Bloodred" (2005), "Lupus Dei" (2007), "Bible of the Beast" (2009), "Blood of the Saints" (2011) and "Preachers of the Night" (2013), with 3 box sets: "Trinity in Black" (2011), "The History Of Heresy I" (2014) and "The History of Heresy II" (2014).
The "The History Of Heresy II" pack is a three-disk re-release of two albums "Bible of the Beast" (with two bonus tracks) "Blood of the Saints" and the bonus CD "The Sacrilege Symphony".
My first contact with this great band was when my friend Henry recommended me their song "We Drink Your Blood" on his radio show. I just have fallen in love from first listening with their music.
Amazing keys, symphonic echoes and melodic overtones of the band is characteristic of POWERWOLF. From CD number 1 "Bible Of The Beast" which is re-release album from 2009 I love "Raise Your Fist, Evangelist" the most, with unbelievable power, choir in style of hymns and Latin lyrics and "Moscow After Dark" where melody conects with a perfect rhythmic setion, guitars and organs are true kick-ass. Worth a mention is mega memorable track "Catholic In The Morning… Satanist At Night" in Power Metal style and energetically catchy "Resurrection By Erection". Track with fighting echoes is "Midnight Messiah" with nice melody, and also "St. Satan's Day" is a standout song with massive riffs, organs and energy!
These guys perfectly recorded a cover of RUNNING WILD's "Riding The Storm" which has amazing melody a powerful chorus. Another bonus track, "Testament In Black" is the next great one with melodic heavy riffs in style of IRON MAIDEN and BLACK SABBATH; and what a perfect guitar solo!
On album number 2, "Blood of the Saints" from 2011, I love "We Drink Your Blood" which is my favourite track – so melodic, powerful and heavy sounds, overlaid with organs. Catchy and nice is also "Ira Sancti (When The Saints Are Going Wild)" with a church-like atmosphere and and a thrumming mood buildup. Wonderful are: faster and energetic sounds in "Sanctified With Dynamite" and organs mixing with heavier riffs in the gorgeous "Son Of A Wolf", fantastic power with church organs in "All We Need Is Blood", classy and energetic "Murder At Midnight" and kick-ass "Night Of The Werewolves" with wonderful sounds.
The bonus CD "The Sacrilege Symphony" is nice surprise for fans. On this CD are 5 tracks in Orchestral version which is totally different for the average Metal fan to be listening to, but really nice.
You couldn't be bored listening this compilation. Fans of POWERWOLF and Power Metal will be satisfied after listening to these CDs. Each time you discover new feelings which are hidden inside. Totally perfect box sets for fans of these German Metallers and also for everyone who love Power and Heavy Metal!
CD 1 (Bible Of The Beast)
1. Opening: Prelude To Purgatory
2. Raise Your Fist, Evangelist
3. Moscow After Dark
4. Panic In The Pentagram
5. Catholic In The Morning… Satanist At Night
6. Seven Deadly Saints
7. Werewolves Of Armenia
8. We Take The Church By Storm
9. Resurrection By Erection
10. Midnight Messiah
11. St. Satan's Day
12. Wolves Against The World
13. Testament In Black (Bonus Track)
14. Riding The Storm (Bonus Track, Running Wild cover)
CD 2 (Blood Of The Saints)
1. Opening: Agnus Dei
2. Sanctified With Dynamite
3. We Drink Your Blood
4. Murder At Midnight
5. All We Need Is Blood
6. Dead Boys Don't Cry
7. Son Of A Wolf
8. Night Of The Werewolves
9. Phantom Of The Funeral
10. Die, Die, Crucified
11. Ira Sancti (When The Saints Are Going Wild)
CD 3 (The Sacrilege Symphony)
1. Raise Your Fist, Evangelist (Orchestral Version)
2. In Blood We Trust (Orchestral Version)
3. Sanctified With Dynamite (Orchestral Version)
4. Ira Sancti (When the Saints Are Going Wild) (Orchestral Version)
5. Moscow After Dark (Orchestral Version)
Attila Dorn – vocals
Matthew Greywolf – guitars
Charles Greywolf – guitars
Falk Maria Schlegel – keys
Roel van Helden – drums
Record Label: Metal Blade Records


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La crisis económica de Zimbabue en 2008 es la mayor del país que incluye el colapso de la moneda nacional, así como de los principales bancos del país. A principios de diciembre de 2008, se anunció que el Banco de Reserva de Zimbabue había incrementado de Z$ 500.000 a 100 millones el monto que cada persona puede retirar por día.

Desarrollo
La crisis económica amenaza Zimbabue desde que su presidente, Robert Mugabe, materializó en 2000 una reforma agraria que, fomentada por el bloqueo económico europeo y de EE. UU. ha destruido la industria agropecuaria del país.

Moneda

El dólar zimbabuense se ha devaluado significativamente durante el 2008. El 4 de diciembre de 2008, el Banco de Reserva de Zimbabue anunció que este día entraría en vigor el nuevo billete de 100 millones de dólares zimbabuenses. El 12 de diciembre el Banco de Reserva de Zimbabue, anunció que imprimirá un nuevo billete de 500 millones de dólares zimbabuenses.

Bancos
El 4 de diciembre, miles de personas se alinearon frente a los bancos de Harare, para retirar sus fondos. La economía de Zimbabue está en un absoluto caos, sin suministro de alimentos y otras mercancías esenciales, más de 80% de desempleo y una inflación astronómica. En este marco, el 6 de diciembre el Banco de Reserva de Zimbabue despidió a ejecutivos de cuatro bancos acusados de comercializar ilegalmente divisas.

Causas
La Unión Europea, Kenia, Francia y Estados Unidos, han solicitado la renuncia del presidente Robert Mugabe por la grave crisis política y económica y su incapacidad de hacer frente a un brote de cólera que ha causado más de 500 muertos.

Sanciones
La Unión Europea, extendió una restricción de viaje a 11 funcionarios de Zimbabue el 8 de diciembre. Las sanciones han sido de restricción de visas, congelamiento de activos, embargo de armas y aislamiento diplomático.

Efecto
La hiperinflación (la más alta del mundo) pasó de 11,2 millones % en junio de 2008 a 231 millones % en julio de 2008. Morgan Tsvangirai, líder del Movimiento por el Cambio Democrático (MCD), y Robert Mugabe acordaron formar un Gobierno de unidad en septiembre de 2008. Su acuerdo provocó esperanzas de que la arruinada nación podría recuperarse de la profunda crisis económica y humanitaria.

Véase también
 Economía de Zimbabue
 Hiperinflación en Zimbabue
 Banco de Reserva de Zimbabue
 Billetes de Zimbabue

Referencias

Zimbabue
Zimbabue en 2008
Economía de Zimbabue

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After an out-of-the-blue French kiss, a slobby Swede becomes the unlikely love interest of a widowed Gallic gamine in "Delicacy."
After an out-of-the-blue French kiss, a slobby Swede becomes the unlikely love interest of a widowed Gallic gamine in "Delicacy." Helmed by brothers and tyro helmers Stephane and David Foenkinos, and based on the latter's eponymous bestseller, the pic tries to graft some moments of "Amelie"-like whimsy, romance and gentle comedy onto what's essentially a chaste and slow-moving melodrama. French Christmas release opened to midrange numbers and has been presold to almost 20 territories. Cohen Media Group is eyeing a spring release in the U.S.
The prolonged, upbeat opening focuses on the fairy-tale romance and marriage of Francois (Pio Marmai) and Nathalie (Tautou). They have it all: a meet-cute (involving apricot juice), a wedding under the snow (captured in a whirling dolly shot), cute voiceovers, good looks and their entire lives ahead of them.
But when Francois dies in a jogging accident, Nathalie's life suddenly turns dark (as do her clothes). In lieu of mourning, for three years she dedicates herself completely to her job at a Paris-based Swedish firm in an unidentified line of business, though the office's light wood paneling and marble stairs suggest northern efficiency without a hint of passion or emotion.
Nathalie's life, and the movie, are finally thrown for a loop about a half-hour in when, on a whim, she decides to kiss Markus (Francois Damiens), a Swedish colleague who's fluent in French. A balding man with a toothy smile and a range of grandpa sweaters in different shades of beige, Markus is immediately smitten with her. And though Nathalie's entourage, led by her best friend (Josephine de Meaux, playing a character not actually in the novel), frowns on her choice of this nondescript co-worker, something in the petite, dark-haired worker bee has reawakened.
In transferring his novel to the screen, David Foenkinos has opted for a tripartite structure that clearly delineates what auds should feel: utter wonder and happiness, followed by shock and sorrow and then, ever so gradually, a sense of returning to the world of the living. In an almost two-hour film, it all comes off as a little too schematic and neat, with only two well-realized fantasy sequences, both involving Markus, offering something that works better onscreen than it would on the page.
Damiens' moments of comedy are few but welcome, though they could have been integrated better into the story; the sight of him jogging in too-tight shorts is funny but otherwise unconnected to the narrative (or the fact Francois died while running). The ensemble is also impressive, including Bruno Todeschini as Nathalie's pushy boss, Ariane Ascaride as Nathalie's mom, and de Meaux, who breathes some life into a stock best-friend role.
Lenser Remy Chevrin is big on bright lights, while production design and costumes overemphasize Nathalie's darker and brighter moments. New Age-y music and songs by singer-songwriter Emilie Simon (who wrote the original "March of the Penguins" score) rep one of the pic's more original touches.
Production: A Cohen Media Group (in U.S.)/Studiocanal (in France) release of a 2.4.7. Films, Studiocanal, France 2 Cinema production, in association with Canal Plus, Cine Plus, France Televisions, with the participation of Panache Prods., La Compagnie Cinematographique Europeenne. (International sales: Studiocanal, Paris.) Produced by Xavier Rigault, Marc-Antoine Robert. Directed by David Foenkinos, Stephane Foenkinos. Screenplay, David Foenkinos, based on his novel.
Crew: Camera (color, 35mm-to-HD), Remy Chevrin; editor, Virginie Bruant; music, Emilie Simon; production designer, Maamar Ech-Cheikh; costume designer, Emmanuelle Youchnovski; sound, Daniel Sobrino, Nicolas Moreau; assistant director, Luc Bricault. Reviewed at Cine Utopia, Luxembourg, Jan. 1, 2012. Running time: 109 MIN.


The Retro World Series and Tecmo Tour is pleased to announce that Tecmo Dallas will be at Let's Play Gaming Expo this year on July 28, 2018 at the Irving Convention Center.
You can pre-register online, however, entry fees will be collected at the tournament desk (does not include Expo pass). We will cap entries at 32, so pre-registering is important.
Doors open at 10am CST and check-in/entry fee payments will close at 10:45am CST. Tournament will start at 11am CST.
We will have a custom trophy made for the champion, as we do with all our Tecmo tournaments.
This should be a good event as Hal has stepped up and added Tecmo to his already large lineup of retro games. If I was in the area I'd go, especially if you're into his other offerings such as Super Dodge Ball, Marvel vs Capcom, and Super Offroad.
Had a good time last year, but I'm signed up for Midwest on the same day.
As I've stated in my previous posts here. I am attending this event. Hal and his Retro World Series/Tecmo Tour crew do an excellent job in not only Tecmo events but the other retro events as well.
If you're in or near the area you should definitely check out this event amongst the other.
@HalHawkins Link for registration sends who ever clicks on it back to this thread. It does not send them to Tecmo Dallas registration site.
The link was working, but I don't know what happened to it. I have corrected it, so it should be working now.
Congrats to Pookie Pookums! Champ of Tecmo Dallas 2018!
Turnout significantly decreased compared to last year. Only 8 players this time.


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text:
""" A Stack using a linked list like structure """
from __future__ import annotations

from collections.abc import Iterator
from typing import Generic, TypeVar

T = TypeVar("T")

class Node(Generic[T]):
    def __init__(self, data: T):
        self.data = data
        self.next: Node[T] | None = None

    def __str__(self) -> str:
        return f"{self.data}"

class LinkedStack(Generic[T]):
    """
    Linked List Stack implementing push (to top),
    pop (from top) and is_empty

    >>> stack = LinkedStack()
    >>> stack.is_empty()
    True
    >>> stack.push(5)
    >>> stack.push(9)
    >>> stack.push('python')
    >>> stack.is_empty()
    False
    >>> stack.pop()
    'python'
    >>> stack.push('algorithms')
    >>> stack.pop()
    'algorithms'
    >>> stack.pop()
    9
    >>> stack.pop()
    5
    >>> stack.is_empty()
    True
    >>> stack.pop()
    Traceback (most recent call last):
        ...
    IndexError: pop from empty stack
    """

    def __init__(self) -> None:
        self.top: Node[T] | None = None

    def __iter__(self) -> Iterator[T]:
        node = self.top
        while node:
            yield node.data
            node = node.next

    def __str__(self) -> str:
        """
        >>> stack = LinkedStack()
        >>> stack.push("c")
        >>> stack.push("b")
        >>> stack.push("a")
        >>> str(stack)
        'a->b->c'
        """
        return "->".join([str(item) for item in self])

    def __len__(self) -> int:
        """
        >>> stack = LinkedStack()
        >>> len(stack) == 0
        True
        >>> stack.push("c")
        >>> stack.push("b")
        >>> stack.push("a")
        >>> len(stack) == 3
        True
        """
        return len(tuple(iter(self)))

    def is_empty(self) -> bool:
        """
        >>> stack = LinkedStack()
        >>> stack.is_empty()
        True
        >>> stack.push(1)
        >>> stack.is_empty()
        False
        """
        return self.top is None

    def push(self, item: T) -> None:
        """
        >>> stack = LinkedStack()
        >>> stack.push("Python")
        >>> stack.push("Java")
        >>> stack.push("C")
        >>> str(stack)
        'C->Java->Python'
        """
        node = Node(item)
        if not self.is_empty():
            node.next = self.top
        self.top = node

    def pop(self) -> T:
        """
        >>> stack = LinkedStack()
        >>> stack.pop()
        Traceback (most recent call last):
        ...
        IndexError: pop from empty stack
        >>> stack.push("c")
        >>> stack.push("b")
        >>> stack.push("a")
        >>> stack.pop() == 'a'
        True
        >>> stack.pop() == 'b'
        True
        >>> stack.pop() == 'c'
        True
        """
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("pop from empty stack")
        assert isinstance(self.top, Node)
        pop_node = self.top
        self.top = self.top.next
        return pop_node.data

    def peek(self) -> T:
        """
        >>> stack = LinkedStack()
        >>> stack.push("Java")
        >>> stack.push("C")
        >>> stack.push("Python")
        >>> stack.peek()
        'Python'
        """
        if self.is_empty():
            raise IndexError("peek from empty stack")

        assert self.top is not None
        return self.top.data

    def clear(self) -> None:
        """
        >>> stack = LinkedStack()
        >>> stack.push("Java")
        >>> stack.push("C")
        >>> stack.push("Python")
        >>> str(stack)
        'Python->C->Java'
        >>> stack.clear()
        >>> len(stack) == 0
        True
        """
        self.top = None

if __name__ == "__main__":
    from doctest import testmod

    testmod()


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LG LDC24370ST review: Near-perfect performance from this LG fridge
By Ry Crist
April 27, 2015 2:07 PM PDT
Compare These
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Samsung 24.7 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Food ShowCase Refrigerator
The Good The LG LDC24370ST keeps remarkably consistent temperatures throughout both the fridge and freezer compartments. It offers plenty of storage space, too, along with helpful features that make it easier to organize your groceries.
The Bad The stainless steel finish is one of the smudgiest we've ever smudged.
The Bottom Line Smudges aside, this refrigerator was a true standout, delivering steady, consistent cooling across several days of testing. If you're looking for a reliable performer in the kitchen, look no further.
Visit manufacturer site for details.
Usability 8
Review Sections
LG LDC24370ST
How much does refrigerator performance matter to you? If your answer is anything north of "some," you'll want to pay attention, because the $1,800 LG LDC24370ST bottom-freezer fridge offers the best performance of any refrigerator we've tested to date. That includes high-end models like the Samsung Chef Collection fridge and LG's own LMXS30776S , which retails for about $4,000.
It's not the most eye-catching design, and the stainless steel finish is about as smudgeable as refrigerators get, but it comes packed with thoughtful, user-friendly features and plenty of storage space -- enough so to justify the price point. If you're looking for a refrigerator but don't want to spend more than two grand, this is one of the best options we've found.
A bottom freezer fridge from LG with room to spare (pictures)
At $1,800, the LG LDC24370ST is about as expensive as bottom freezer refrigerators come, but it works to justify the cost with a 24-cubic-foot capacity (bigger than any other top brand bottom freezer I could find) and more features than you might expect from such a simple-looking fridge.
That's not to say that it's an inherently huge fridge, or one that's particularly feature-rich -- French door models in the same price range will often boast bigger builds and flashier features. If fridge capacity and the sheer number of bells and whistles you get are your main motivations to buy, then one of those is almost certainly a better fit for your kitchen.
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Bottom freezers aren't known for their fancy designs -- they're really just top freezers flipped upside down, with the fridge compartment up at a more comfortable height. Of course, that puts the frozen stuff down at your shins, but thankfully, this LG model utilizes a drawer-style freezer instead of one with a hinged door. That was a good call -- bottom freezers with hinged freezer doors are a real pain to get things in and out of, though they typically cost a little less. Sure enough, LG offers a very similar bottom freezer without a drawer for about $1,500.
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You can also save $100 by passing on the stainless steel finish and going for the same fridge in white. That might be more of a temptation with this fridge than with others, as the stainless steel finish is about as fingerprint-prone as I've seen. Other stainless steel models like the Frigidaire FGHB2866PF offer smudge-proof finishes that are a lot easier to keep clean.
Inside of the fridge, you'll find three main shelves atop two crisper bins with adjustable humidity vents. There's also a third "Glide N' Serve" drawer that runs the width of the fridge. It pulls out smoothly, with the hinged plastic cover automatically lifting up and out of the way, and offers plenty of room for meats and cheeses, along with wide items like party platters.
In the default position, none of the three main shelves had enough vertical clearance to accommodate a jug of milk or a carton of orange juice, which seemed odd to me. Thankfully, the shelves are removed and replaced easily enough, and after repositioning the middle shelf one step higher, I had all the space I needed.
You'll find the refrigerator's temperature controls in the form of a digital touch display on the inside of the door frame. I was happy to see independent controls for the fridge and freezer compartments -- with some lower-end models, like the GE GTE18GMHES top freezer, the two compartments share a thermostat, which means you can't adjust one without adjusting the other. Not a problem with this LG model.
The door comes packed with plenty of shelf space, including shelves that are easily wide enough to fit bulky items like beer and soda. If you're trying to fit an especially tall item like a bottle of wine, the top right shelf folds up and out of the way to give you extra room. You'll also find plastic dividers in each of the main in-door shelves that slide back and forth to help you section things off -- not the most useful feature I've ever seen in a fridge, but a nice organizational touch, nonetheless.
Everything about the fridge felt sturdy and well-constructed. From the smooth-sliding Glide N' Serve drawer to the sufficiently spill-proof shelving, it's an interior that has the premium feel of something more expensive than it actually is. The stainless steel bottom freezer build is nothing terribly fancy, but if you're willing to pass on flashy French door looks, there's a lot to be happy with here.
Performance and usability
The LDC24370ST is as strong a performer as we've seen from any fridge we've tested thus far, but to understand that claim, you need an idea of what we're looking for in our fridge performance tests.
First off, you want your fridge to be accurate. If it lets you select a specific temperature, then you want as many regions of the fridge to fall as close to that target temperature as possible. You also want those regions to be consistent with each other -- if one shelf is noticeably warmer than a neighboring one, then your milk might expire faster in one spot than in another. That's not good.
By that first metric, the LDC24370ST came through, but not with total accuracy. With the fridge set to 37 degrees F, the temperatures all averaged out a degree or two warmer over the course of a three-day test. That's close enough to be satisfying (everything in the body of the fridge stayed below 40 degrees, an FDA benchmark for food safety), but still, it isn't perfect.
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