October was a strange month, a lot of things that I had planned just went awry, do you ever get those weeks? You spend ages meticulously planning your month – what you'll do each day of each week and then bang, something happens to put a spanner in the works.
As a Virgo (if you believe in star signs and I do) I am all about organisation and list making, I strive for perfection in everything I do in my life and so I inadvertently pile on the pressure, this in turn causes worry and stress because we all know there is no such thing as perfection. If I don't plan my days and weeks, I feel lost and then I get a bit miserable. A while back, I suffered from depression and I still do sometimes. Certain things happen in your life that just knocks you off balance and it's hard to get back on that even keel again. With that in mind and with the help of my very good GP, I attended CBT classes at my local hospital (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) two years ago, it was the best thing I ever did.
I'm not a believer in popping pills because they just mask the problem, instead, the underlying problem has to be addressed and CBT helps you accomplish that through organising your day, not looking back (rumination) which I have always suffered from. I think it runs in my family, looking back is always a killer for the mood, full of "what if's" and "maybe's" "if I did this that way" or "what if I had done that instead?" Negativity can change the way you look at everything, it stops you from challenging yourself and enjoying new things. It causes sadness, depression and stress, it can take away your energy and motivation. Therapy helps you learn strategies to deal with these thoughts and patterns. It helps you overcome anxiety and deal with your emotions. You learn mindfulness (to live in the moment) to embrace, feel and sense everything around you, running water, nature, leaves falling and the blossom all possible on your daily walks. Mindfulness teaches you to look forward, that looking back is a form of negative thinking and a wasted emotion as you can't change things that are in the past, the past is the past, the present is now.
Also, CBT helps you see things in a different light and react to situations in a different way, meditation and exercise is advised and above all, taking time out for yourself once a day even if it's just half hour to sit down with a cup of tea and a book, "me time" is not selfish, it's to be embraced, it's a way of recovering and recuperating a fragile mind.
One might also say for a woman anyway, that hormone's play a bit part in your mood and I've definitely noticed that now that I'm getting older. My mum has always suffered with depression, but I was very fortunate that I didn't suffer instead, I was very much like my dad, a positive, confident, happy man and that hasn't changed even though he's retired now, he's still that happy-go-lucky man and my husband Andy is very much the same, they're both Sagittarians – that fun-loving adventurous, ambitious positive star sign, yes I really do believe in star signs. No matter what life threw at him, I hardly ever saw him down whereas mum was always suffering especially in the winter months and the worst thing was, she never talked about it. As a child I remember always blaming myself that somehow I had done something wrong to put my mum in that miserable mood but now that I'm older, I see that mum was a very strong and proud woman who juggled so much working with my dad, the house to look after the garden, the cooking and chores, she was and still is one in a million even though her moods still upset me sometimes, we do try to talk about it though, she's better at that now. She suffered in silence and I vowed never to do the same and so now, whenever I am feeling down, I try to think back to what I learnt during my six weeks of CBT therapy.
Catching up on my reading or flicking through my food books and magazines always gives me a lot of pleasure and helps me to relax and drift away….
I go for a half hour walk, I sit down to enjoy my cup of tea without feeling guilty, stroking my much adored cat Buddy always puts a smile on my face, if I'm feeling particularly bad, I put on a favourite black and white film (Wuthering Heights, Rebecca, Portrait of Dorian Gray, Bette Davis) this is my ultimate guilty pleasure. I may read for half an hour, maybe pop out for a coffee even if I'm alone, even a quick visit to my local catholic church (the closest to a Greek Orthodox church that you can get) and I light a candle and say a little prayer (Aretha Franklin's iconic song springs to mind) I feel better.
Strokes from my cat Buddy always makes me feel better.
Putting on my favourite black and white films are a real guilty pleasure for me!
My blog has helped me find something that was missing in my life, discovering a love of writing, writing about food, recipes, researching restaurants and travel and above all exploring everything I can about the city that I love, Paris, it's helped me so much, it's given my life purpose after staying home to look after my children and feeling a bit well, redundant and useless.
Researching and writing about my much-adored city Paris always chases the blues away.
So, October didn't turn out how I planned! it wasn't the end of the world. We didn't manage to go to the Savoy for dinner to see Sarah Hawkyard sing; in my September round up I mentioned that Sarah, a singer who regularly performs at the Savoy had become a friend but unfortunately, she had a private gig on last Saturday, so we didn't think it was worth still going to the Savoy. Instead of feeling down, I approached things in a different way, skills I learnt in CBT, Sarah and I chatted and we've arranged to see her at the Savoy in December. How nice that the Savoy will be dressed up beautifully for Christmas, that's very special in itself and something fabulous to look forward to. So it isn't all doom and gloom that we missed this special Saturday in October, I've also arranged to meet Sarah for coffee on the 14th so I'm really looking forward to that.
The Savoy Hotel at Christmas, delaying our visit to see Sarah until December means we get to see this gorgeous hotel fully decked out for Christmas.
Japanese in Baker Street was a disappointment, the Saturday I took my daughter shopping was when I had planned to have lunch there. What I didn't know is that they don't open for lunch on Saturdays!! Not great news however instead of wallowing, we got google search out and found another fabulous little Japanese just right for a quick lunch to satisfy our sushi cravings just five minutes from Baker Street in Paddington street. So now, instead of one no frills quick Japanese, we have two to call upon so not bad news at all, and better still, this little detour meant that I stumbled upon a great Saturday market, Cabbages and Frocks which I'll visit and write about soon. You can read my post on this Japanese gem here.
The Ivy Soho Brasserie brunch just didn't happen as I just couldn't fit it into my diary this month but that's fine because I will go in a couple of weeks and no doubt, I'll have lots to say about this great French looking brasserie next month. I did manage to visit St Ermin's Hotel on Monday for a great, very affordable Afternoon Tea with unlimited prosecco, a honey inspired Tea using honey from their own hives, this blog post will be ready next week. I was also invited for my first ever blogger's event by the girls at Lioneye Media, Sophia and Rebecca, an evening of cocktail fun at London Hilton Tower Bridge Hotel's bar, TwoRuba, I was nervous as it was my first such event but it was great fun making new friends and sampling some fabulous cocktails, you can read more here.
Cocktail fun at TwoRuba Bar, London Hilton Tower Bridge Hotel.
Paris was the highlight of my October. It was half-term so I had planned this trip six months ago deciding to take my two teenagers, my son Alex aged 17 and my sushi loving daughter Zoe, aged 15 who regularly features in my posts. They've been to Paris before, last December but my son Alex got ill during the last day of that trip, we never managed to go all the way to the very top of the Eiffel Tower – there was unfinished business in Paris as far as they were concerned so they were really looking forward to this trip. It was fabulous, we did everything we wanted to do and yes, we went all the way right to the summit of the Eiffel Tower, it was incredible! I took Alex and Zoe to two amazing bistros for dinner, Polider, one of the oldest in Paris,it featured in Woody Allen's film "Midnight in Paris" and the other is arguably one of Paris' finest bistros, Bistro Paul Bert, for the most divine meal ever. Meat eaters, if you love steak, you cannot miss a visit to this authentic Parisian institution, their peppercorn steak is their signature dish. I look forward to sharing posts on Paris soon.
Alex and Zoe getting ready to ascend the Eiffel Tower.
Finally, the biggest disappointment of all and I am so very saddened to share this with you is that the surprise 50th Birthday trip to Barcelona which I had been planning for my husband since January has been postponed. This is due to some exciting business plans my husband has rather unexpectedly in the pipeline. This is an expansion of his current business, when an opportunity like this comes along, you can't say no and so being away even for three days is a near on impossibility. Although it's great for him and for all us, I have to admit, it's created some friction between us but that's just because my plans have been shattered and as I said in the beginning of this post, I hate it when plans fall apart. Still, we'll be going sometime in 2018 hopefully in November – a belated birthday treat celebrating 50 & 51! Also, it could be a blessing with the recent sad conflict in Barcelona. Not sure what we're going to do for his birthday weekend (24th) but this time, I am not planning!!
Having said all of that, November looks brighter, I am definitely hoping to get to the Ivy Soho Brasserie in a couple of weeks, I have a SEO workshop just for the day on Sunday 19th at City Lit and a workshop next week with blogger Julie Falconer of A Lady in London. These two workshops will give me valuable tips for expanding and promoting my blog. I'm attending the WTM (World Travel Market show at the ExCel London next week, not sure if it's beneficial attending but I'll soon find out and I've also got a bottomless Japanese brunch at Sakagura in Heddon Street taking my daughter Zoe of course, lover all of types of Japanese food! I've been invited to review a restaurant, my first ever so really excited about that. Of course, a bit of Christmas shopping fun and lunch with my mum at her favourite store, Fortnum and Mason. At some point on the blog either this month or early December, I'm hoping to feature some of London's top department stores which are all decorated for Christmas now so you can plan your Christmas shopping around those.
Fortnum and Mason and Harrods at Christmas time.
October wasn't all bad after all, happy November everyone!
NOTE: If anyone is suffering from depression or anxiety, I urge you to consider CBT, your GP is there to offer good advice, seek help, it's not a taboo subject anymore. I'm delighted to see the Royals talking about mental health and sharing their own experiences. It took a lot of courage for me to expose myself and share my problems with you so I really hope I've reached out and if it helps any of you take that brave step to seek help, I'll be happy.


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By MATT CARTER // Black Metal documentary explores the genre from Norway and beyond
In 2012, Giorgos Germenis (stage name "Kaiadas") was elected to Greek parliament. Since it was no secret that Germenis is the bass player of the black metal band Naer Mataron, the story made international news, gaining even more fervor than when members of the Taiwanese black metal act, Cthonic, were given audience with the Dali Lama.
Yet, when political headlines couldn't ignore the progress of Black Metal, it was Germenis' affiliation with the Greek anti-immigrant party the Golden Dawn that seemed to be the real controversy, rather than his musical endeavors. Still, the event signified that Black Metal remains a genre that challenges both religious and political norms, and like Portland's own After School Satanic Club, it's infiltration into other cultures is greater than accounted for.
In Blackhearts, a new documentary profiling Black Metal culture, viewers are privy to the lives of musicians from Columbia, Iran, and Greece, as well those dwelling within the Mecca of Black Metal: Norway. Unlike the documentary Once Upon a Time in Norway, Blackhearts does a minimal effort of documenting the nascent church burnings and niche record store that brought worldwide attention to the subgenre of heavy metal music. The film's target intent is to showcase the current state of Black Metal as an international network of musicians, and the suppression of the art form outside of Scandinavia.
There may be no real way to answer why Black Metal has had a consistent cult following since the early 90s; but seeing the subculture take hold in other countries with ultra conservative ideals is a good inclination as to why. In Iran we see a Black Metal guitarist's budding career come to a standstill when contemplating if he can return home, for fear of imprisonment, after playing in Norway. In Columbia we meet a High Satanic priest who claims that Black Metal is a bridge for satanic invocations, and witness a satanic ritual for the band Luciferian to clear their touring visa paperwork.
Aside from censorship, it is evident that Black Metal has other problems facing the movement – one being the contradictory nature of trying to define its community. "Black Metal people are not fucking rock stars, are not teachers – and not a mayor of a town," states Indra of the band Naer Mataron during an interview. This might sound a tad hypocritical, considering his bandmate sits on the Greek parliament.
Furthermore, their performance in Bergen, Norway is graced by the mayor of the city who gushes onstage, "I'm so impressed by the visual aspect, and your performances, and image." She goes on to declare, "I must say, I love it a little. But don't tell anyone." Considering that Trude Drevland is both the mayor of Bergen – and a closeted Black Metal fan – doesn't lend help to Indra's claim either. Even if her mature face may never be smeared in corpse paint, Drevland should be counted among Black Metal fans for her willingness to support the genre.
While the music started as a hyper-exclusive form of expression, the film doesn't shy away from showing how a greater exposure to the music means a purveying attitude of discrimination towards what does and does not belong. That shouldn't prevent you from enjoying Blackhearts though, as it offers an amusing and in-depth look at the European metal festival circuit – no occult leanings required.
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May 10, 2019 $0.28 $48.43 $48.43
Feb. 8, 2019 $0.28 $53.09 $53.40
Nov. 9, 2018 $0.28 $45.27 $45.77
Aug. 10, 2018 $0.28 (16.67%) $52.55 $53.46
Feb. 10, 2017 $0.19 $42.85 $44.78
Nov. 10, 2016 $0.19 $41.45 $43.50
Aug. 13, 2015 $0.17 $40.94 $43.93
Aug. 8, 2014 $0.17 $36.12 $39.43
May 7, 2014 $0.17 (13.33%) $31.20 $34.21
May 8, 2012 $0.13 $20.75 $23.70
May 10, 2011 $0.13 (44.44%) $24.71 $28.89
May 11, 2009 $0.09 (-62.50%) $22.19 $26.65
Aug. 3, 2007 $0.24 (9.09%) $35.42 $44.59
Aug. 4, 2005 $0.21 (5%) $25.02 $33.00
May 5, 2005 $0.2 (300%) $21.78 $28.91
March 25, 2005 $0.05 (-75%) $24.10 $32.21
Feb. 3, 2005 $0.2 $24.35 $32.59
Nov. 4, 2004 $0.2 $24.88 $33.50
Aug. 5, 2004 $0.2 $21.97 $29.76
May 6, 2004 $0.2 (5.26%) $23.55 $32.12
July 31, 2003 $0.19 $23.83 $33.07
Oct. 31, 2002 $0.19 $18.76 $26.56
Jan. 31, 2002 $0.19 (5.56%) $31.79 $45.82
Nov. 2, 2000 $0.18 (12.50%) $37.32 $54.85
Nov. 5, 1998 $0.14 (-50%) $21.62 $32.73
Nov. 6, 1997 $0.26 (8.33%) $17.10 $26.63
Feb. 6, 1997 $0.24 (9.09%) $12.15 $19.54
Nov. 1, 1996 $0.22 (-50%) $9.47 $15.44
Aug. 1, 1996 $0.44 (10%) $8.00 $13.22
May 2, 1996 $0.4 $7.23 $12.36
Feb. 1, 1996 $0.4 (11.11%) $7.07 $12.49
Nov. 2, 1995 $0.36 $6.75 $12.32
Aug. 3, 1995 $0.36 (324.53%) $5.46 $10.27
May 4, 1995 $0.0848 (-73.50%) $4.43 $8.61
April 14, 1995 $0.32 $4.43 $8.61
Feb. 2, 1995 $0.32 $3.96 $8.08
Nov. 3, 1994 $0.32 (16.28%) $3.81 $8.12
Aug. 4, 1994 $0.2752 (-50%) $3.61 $7.98
May 6, 1994 $0.5504 (22.20%) $3.19 $7.30
Feb. 4, 1994 $0.4504 (793.65%) $3.07 $7.60
Nov. 5, 1993 $0.0504 $2.72 $7.15
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July 20, 1992 $0.38 $1.64 $5.47
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Bose is getting ready to launch its first line of sound-enhanced cars.
The company said Tuesday that it will release a second line of cars, which will be called the Bose 2.
It's also adding two more sound-activated Bluetooth headphones, and introducing a new sound system that includes an earphone jack, a stereo speaker, and an integrated microphone.
The Bose brand name has become synonymous with sound.
But its new products, including its sound-enabled car, could also change how we think about sound.
First, we'll probably think of sound more as a system of sounds than as a specific type of sound.
That will be an interesting development.
The second key change will be that we'll be talking about sound more in a general way, as opposed to using it to define something.
In the next year or two, we could start to think of it more as the foundation of a sound system.
That's a big deal, because this is a brand that has been at the forefront of technology innovation for a long time.
It has a long history in that regard.
For example, it pioneered the Bluetooth headset and has long been known for using Bluetooth technology to communicate with wireless headphones.
We saw a lot of innovation from Bose in that area.
So when we say that sound is sound, that means that we have a fundamental understanding of how sound interacts with objects and our environment, and we can use sound to communicate.
In fact, one of the things that has made the company so successful over the years is that we can do that by listening to a series of sound waves in an environment that we don't normally expect to hear them.
Bose also released the first audio-based smart speaker earlier this year.
The new products are the latest effort by the company to get ahead of the curve with sound-powered vehicles, and the new line of vehicles will be Bose products.
The cars will use Bose Sound technology that was first introduced with the company's popular Bose Bluetooth headset, and will have a new audio interface.
It will include a new Bluetooth speaker that Bose says will be "designed to enhance the quality of the audio, and to provide the sound experience of a true sound system."
The speaker will also include a Bluetooth remote, a headphone jack, and Bluetooth connectivity for additional devices, including Bluetooth earbuds and earphones.
Bostons first-ever Bluetooth headset was introduced in 2002.
The speaker features a 2-inch, 720-by-360-pixel OLED display.
It was designed to look like the front end of a phone, but it also had a 5-megapixel camera on the front and a front-facing speaker for hands-free calling.
The speakers have been updated to a high-performance model, and they can now be controlled with a smartphone.
The 2-in-1 system includes a new speaker, a new remote, and a new wireless Bluetooth headset.
It is also connected to an Apple iPhone 5S or later, Android phones, and other iOS devices through a wireless connection.
The rear of the speaker has been modified to make it smaller and more comfortable, and there are also new buttons on the speaker's left side to control the speaker, microphone, and volume controls.
The first sound-based speaker will be the BOSE 2, which is set to be released in 2019.
BOSE said in a press release that the new products will include the same sound and audio capabilities as its earlier products, but with a slightly different design.
The latest products will be more comfortable to hold and wear, and are designed to deliver a richer, fuller sound experience, Bose said.
It also said the new speakers will be available in a range of colors, including gold, silver, and pink.
The next-generation speakers, which are being called the second-generation Bose, will include "new technologies to create an entirely new audio experience," including new audio-capture technologies and improved wireless audio connectivity.
The products will also be smaller, lighter, and easier to hold, and Bose hopes to sell them as headphones, speakers, or both.
— Bose Inc. is launching a new line that it says will bring new sound and sound-controlled technology to the automotive market.
The Bose team announced today that the Boston sound system will include Bluetooth sound technology that will "enhance the quality and realism of sound," as well as audio-enabled Bluetooth headphones that will be used in conjunction with the BOS 2.
Bose Sound Systems will be launching the new BOS products in 2019, with the new devices being called "the BOS2" and "the new Bose."
Bose announced that it plans to launch the new audio systems in "a range of different colors, shapes, and sizes."
BOS and the BOSTon sound systems will both
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"""Submit a Hadoop job to a cluster."""

import argparse

from apitools.base.py import encoding

from googlecloudsdk.api_lib.dataproc import base_classes
from googlecloudsdk.api_lib.dataproc import exceptions
from googlecloudsdk.api_lib.dataproc import util
from googlecloudsdk.calliope import arg_parsers
from googlecloudsdk.calliope import base
from googlecloudsdk.core import log

@base.ReleaseTracks(base.ReleaseTrack.GA)
class Hadoop(base_classes.JobSubmitter):
  """Submit a Hadoop job to a cluster.

  Submit a Hadoop job to a cluster.

  ## EXAMPLES

  To submit a Hadoop job that runs the main class of a jar, run:

   $ {command} --cluster my_cluster --jar my_jar.jar arg1 arg2

  To submit a Hadoop job that runs a specific class of a jar, run:

    $ {command} --cluster my_cluster --class org.my.main.Class --jars my_jar1.jar,my_jar2.jar arg1 arg2

  To submit a Hadoop job that runs a jar that is already on the cluster, run:

    $ {command} --cluster my_cluster --jar file:///usr/lib/hadoop-op/hadoop-op-examples.jar wordcount gs://my_bucket/my_file.txt gs://my_bucket/output
  """

  @staticmethod
  def Args(parser):
    super(Hadoop, Hadoop).Args(parser)
    HadoopBase.Args(parser)
    driver_group = parser.add_argument_group()
    util.AddJvmDriverFlags(driver_group)

  def ConfigureJob(self, job, args):
    HadoopBase.ConfigureJob(
        self.context['dataproc_messages'],
        job,
        self.BuildLoggingConfig(args.driver_log_levels),
        self.files_by_type,
        args)

  def PopulateFilesByType(self, args):
    self.files_by_type.update(HadoopBase.GetFilesByType(args))

@base.ReleaseTracks(base.ReleaseTrack.BETA)
class HadoopBeta(base_classes.JobSubmitterBeta):
  """Submit a Hadoop job to a cluster.

  Submit a Hadoop job to a cluster.

  ## EXAMPLES

  To submit a Hadoop job that runs the main class of a jar, run:

    $ {command} --cluster my_cluster --jar my_jar.jar arg1 arg2

  To submit a Hadoop job that runs a specific class of a jar, run:

    $ {command} --cluster my_cluster --class org.my.main.Class --jars my_jar1.jar,my_jar2.jar arg1 arg2

  To submit a Hadoop job that runs a jar that is already on the cluster, run:

    $ {command} --cluster my_cluster --jar file:///usr/lib/hadoop-op/hadoop-op-examples.jar wordcount gs://my_bucket/my_file.txt gs://my_bucket/output
  """

  @staticmethod
  def Args(parser):
    super(HadoopBeta, HadoopBeta).Args(parser)
    HadoopBase.Args(parser)
    driver_group = parser.add_mutually_exclusive_group(required=True)
    util.AddJvmDriverFlags(driver_group)

  def ConfigureJob(self, job, args):
    HadoopBase.ConfigureJob(
        self.context['dataproc_messages'],
        job,
        self.BuildLoggingConfig(args.driver_log_levels),
        self.files_by_type,
        args)
    # Apply labels
    super(HadoopBeta, self).ConfigureJob(job, args)

  def PopulateFilesByType(self, args):
    self.files_by_type.update(HadoopBase.GetFilesByType(args))

class HadoopBase(object):
  """Common functionality between release tracks."""

  @staticmethod
  def Args(parser):
    """Parses command-line arguments specific to submitting Hadoop jobs."""
    parser.add_argument(
        '--jars',
        type=arg_parsers.ArgList(),
        metavar='JAR',
        default=[],
        help=('Comma separated list of jar files to be provided to the MR and '
              'driver classpaths.'))
    parser.add_argument(
        '--files',
        type=arg_parsers.ArgList(),
        metavar='FILE',
        default=[],
        help='Comma separated list of files to be provided to the job.')
    parser.add_argument(
        '--archives',
        type=arg_parsers.ArgList(),
        metavar='ARCHIVE',
        default=[],
        help=('Comma separated list of archives to be provided to the job. '
              'must be one of the following file formats: .zip, .tar, .tar.gz, '
              'or .tgz.'))
    parser.add_argument(
        'job_args',
        nargs=argparse.REMAINDER,
        help='The arguments to pass to the driver.')
    parser.add_argument(
        '--properties',
        type=arg_parsers.ArgDict(),
        metavar='PROPERTY=VALUE',
        help='A list of key value pairs to configure Hadoop.')
    parser.add_argument(
        '--driver-log-levels',
        type=arg_parsers.ArgDict(),
        metavar='PACKAGE=LEVEL',
        help=('A list of package to log4j log level pairs to configure driver '
              'logging. For example: root=FATAL,com.example=INFO'))

  @staticmethod
  def GetFilesByType(args):
    """Returns a dict of files by their type (jars, archives, etc.)."""
    # TODO(user): Move arg manipulation elsewhere.
    # TODO(user): Remove with GA flags 2017-04-01 (b/33298024).
    if not args.main_class and not args.main_jar:
      raise exceptions.ArgumentError('Must either specify --class or JAR.')
    if args.main_class and args.main_jar:
      log.warn(
          'You must specify exactly one of --jar and --class. '
          'This will be strictly enforced in April 2017. '
          "Use 'gcloud beta dataproc jobs submit hadoop' to see new behavior.")
      log.info('Passing main jar as an additional jar.')
      args.jars.append(args.main_jar)
      args.main_jar = None

    return {
        'main_jar': args.main_jar,
        'jars': args.jars,
        'archives': args.archives,
        'files': args.files}

  @staticmethod
  def ConfigureJob(messages, job, log_config, files_by_type, args):
    """Populates the hadoopJob member of the given job."""

    hadoop_job = messages.HadoopJob(
        args=args.job_args,
        archiveUris=files_by_type['archives'],
        fileUris=files_by_type['files'],
        jarFileUris=files_by_type['jars'],
        mainClass=args.main_class,
        mainJarFileUri=files_by_type['main_jar'],
        loggingConfig=log_config)

    if args.properties:
      hadoop_job.properties = encoding.DictToMessage(
          args.properties, messages.HadoopJob.PropertiesValue)

    job.hadoopJob = hadoop_job

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While I was attending the National Stationary Show my friends back home decided to entertain me through text messaging.
They had me in stitches coming up with Fobbie jokes. Other friends said I should post them, and encourage others to submit their own. Here's what they came up with: What did one Fobbie say to the other Fobbie at the bar? Let's tie one on! What's the Fobbie's favorite movie? A ribbon runs through it!
So the challenge is on! Send us your Fobbie joke.
When I was at the National Stationary Show a great website called GetMarried.com came to visit. Get Married is on Lifetime television, Monday through Friday. We discussed ways you could use the Fobbie® to decorate your wedding. I had so many ideas that I had to create a bunch of alternative uses. I came up with using them as napkin wraps, table numbers, chair and favor wraps, centerpieces and of course gift wrapping. Check out the Fobbie® inspiration page for more pictures.


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Month: October, 2012
My name, my name, myself?!?.
I know it's the same boring stuff: gender, names….
Recently I've had another little gender bender win, and I'd like to share it. I think it's a win for all who hate to be put into oppressive roles by others, for all who are sensitive enough about their personal space (both the physical and the mental).
I've called myself Dominic for a while now and I'm STILL not deluded enough to think I have reached the stage of <Android> or that the name Dominic really represents me. I don't think a name ever will.
But I'm using the name as a defence against being labelled without thought; I would like to create some form of juxtaposition, the female-ish body, the male-ish name, the changing personifcations that sometimes emerge within me, and the often stereotypical expressions or body language that is represented by my body (my limited expression-tool of self).
I think this idea might be catching on. I think many self-confessed men and women don't even like being called casually 'he' or 'she', not because it's SO WRONG, but because it does not take into account what else they are/can be apart from a 'he/she'
At work (again), my supervisor is doing such a great job holding everything together and making sure we all function as a team. Recently, she has showed me the new work schedule and,voila, it had an invigorating energy to it, evethough nothing much but a few letters had changed. Mr and Miss (Frau/Herr) had been replaced by the first letter of our respective names, followed by our last names. It looked so much better than the restrictive rubbish that was there before, it looked so much better than normality. My name (my I.D. so to speak) has now been logged into the system, so everytime a new work schedule prints, it prints a part of myself that is very real and intense and alive. And I see myself projected in this writing, this whole document. It has no legal bearing, but fulfills me with a renewed sense of belonging, of not being fully alien.
We all have our uniqueness, we all have names. We are persons, not mere genders.
NaNoWriMo: National Novel Writing Month
http://www.nanowrimo.org/en
Has anyone done this before? Only yesterday I told my Dad that I wanted to write, but didn't know how to start and felt deprived of motivation and encouragement. So, without further talking about wanting to write, I will post this and see where I end up from there:
How alive are you?
You walk through the streets,
unperturbed by their width,
or the lengh of your stride.
LINK: http://liberationcollective.wordpress.com/2012/06/08/a-feminist-critique-of-cisgender/
"Gender is not just a fun dress up game that individuals merely identify with in isolation from all contextual and historical meaning, but the most powerful tool of structural oppression ever created by humans".
This article poses new questions on the use of terms like trans* and cis-gender. It looks critically at gender from a feminist perspective, questioning the usefulness of using these terms. As I understand it, the article points out that people don't look at the power dynamics and complexities of gender enough, at its mutability and inherent ambiguity.
In relation to feminism:
Although at first glance a feminist stance towards topics such as gender, sexuality, politics and the like seems to some people to be overtly hostile and subjective, feminists have paved the way for us to even think in different ways and 'on our own terms'. Without feminist ctitiques and observations, without feminists efforts to revolutionise inter-personal relationships and political structures, we as trans*-identified people would probably be at a loss for words and would probably receive all the contempt mainstream society has to offer.
A feminist perspective is vital in understanding where we as female-born individuals and also as male-born individuals originated from, which society we stem from and how it might have affected us in our further development. Even people who identify fully as male, whatever bodies they inhabit, may learn vital lessons from feminism.
I am pretty sure radical feminists hate me, if they even value me enough to send this strong emotion my way. I don't present female, I'm not proud of having a female body, I don't fight for explicitly female rights and I don't encourage female love-making. I also consider myself rather trans*, eventhough that term is not able to quantify my complete human experience or all the dreams and desires that inhabit my soul. I have had many experiences that many females have, I have encountered oppression just as many females have, but alas, I am not part of the club, because I don't identify as female.
Yet I admire many feminists and wish I was as brave as them in challenging hetero-normative views and the dynamics of oppression. Women's liberation is of critical importance in human progress and the liberation of all opressed minorities. Feminism is about the right to be human, so it should affect us all, even those who don't identify as females, or especially those people.
Haven't found 'the help', yet.
So I've called yet another psycho(logist) to make an appointment for me and my various personality traits and feelings. Unfortuntely this was another miss, as he's busy and doesn't want to put me on a waiting list.
I wonder how long these feeings will follow me for. I feel like I have two heads and a tail with all this baggage I'm carrying. Why can't I just drop it and leave it?
If life is imaginary, then why is it so difficult to re-imagine it?
Brother and sister playing with a toy plane in front of relatives
brother gets all the attention through dashing through the house, shouting and screaming indiscriminately at everything in his path and letting fly the aeroplane he has been given by his relative, a possessive aunt.
He gets encouraged and responded to with laughter and cute name-calling.
Sister decides she wants some positive attention, too, and thinks by doing the same thing…even better…she will garner more attention and be the one who everyone decides is cute and worthy of praise.
As soon as she starts being boisterous like that, she gets called names, too, but not cute ones. She gets put back in her place for being so loud and unruly and getting into her brother's space and having th audacity to play with him, that she is sorrowfuly perplexed.
She sits back down to ponder her misery and think about what names she'd call her relatives.
Where are our allies?
I recently got transferred into the transit area where I meet many more people from diverse backgrounds and also met new staff members. They were all nice, of course, but nice is not quite enough when one barely exists and is rarely, if ever, seen as an equal.
I don't mind being patronised when I'm new at work, because it's true that I need to listen and learn a lot of new things, but stop patronising me because of or in spite of my gender (identity).
There are so many priviledged people and they don't even know how priviledged they are. Only when this prviledge is taken away do they realise what life can actually be like.
They say they're so accepting, but their reaction to what I tell them about me is mostly shock or disbelief or even amusement, and most often I have to listen to patronising comments afterward. They say it's ok to be me and then get pronouns wrong. One woman asked me what my first name was after I had told her, thinking it can't be true. I wonder why do people not just make up their own names for me like the character Dr. Cox from the TV Show Scrubs does to the character Dorian?!
They say they are accepting of all sorts of sexualities!! Do they consider accepting the fact that I don't like fucking? No, they don't understand how sexuality is repulsive to me, how I'd rather protect and nourish my body than use it for someone else's gratification. How sickening is it that they think I follow the same low standards as them when it comes to what they call 'love' and 'affection'.
These days I openly tell people I am Neutrois and I often add that I am female to eunuch. I want so badly to show them my scars, to tell them what it means for me to be like this, that it means a lot more than just sitting around saying fancy new words for other people's enterainment.
I can't believe that they don't get it!!
One person said at least having no gender is no problem, it's nothing to get worked up about, really. It's true, it SHOULDN'T be a problem, but it is. First it's sensational to be without gender, and after a while nobody cares. After having outed yourself to people and told them personal stuff they just ignore you and get on with their gendered lives and gendering you as if you had never spoken one word about this whole topic and how you are different and you are left to pick up the pieces and try to find some form of positivty elsewhere. And the struggle to exist with your ideals in a place that doesn't recognise these and denies you ownership of yourself (to a certain extent) continues every single day. Even when I am alone in an empty room, in my apartment, I hear those voices denying me my self.
No blog posts lately
Sorry for not blogging much lately.
Not much has changed, except my laptop is doing strange things again: When I type a sentence it jus leaves some letters and spaces out. I think it has finally had enough and needs to be replaced. Now that I have easier Internet access, it's doing these things.
So, at work I am still trying to get people to adopt my name and accept my concept of non-gender. People in the higher echelons at work have certainly done their best to make me feel welcome, but for security reasons I still have to go by my legal name on legal documents. Now for finding out if a name change is possible and under what conditions.
I would like to take full ownership of my name; I have never owned my legal name. It feels like for years I never had a name at all, only now am I starting to exist like other people.
But I realize I am still attempting to sort of steal the identity of others. After my grandfather died and the house had to be emptied, I took so many old things. These things made me feel closer to family history/tradition and by extension to a stable existence with both meaning and continuity.


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Oakhurst originally developed as a streetcar suburb of Atlanta. The Atlanta Consolidated Street Railway built the North Decatur trolley line in 1892. This line crossed the South Decatur trolley line at the center of the Oakhurst business district - the intersection of East Lake Drive, Oakview Road and Mead Road. This portion of Oakhurst was owned by Eugenius N. Meade in the late 19th Century. His land was purchased by John Ridley in 1907. Mr Ridley had a small farm at this location, but he made his money in the mercantile business and in real estate. He sold much of his land in 1910, and it became part of the newly incorporated Town of Oakhurst.
In 1910 the Georgia Legislature approved the incorporation of Oakhurst. Oakhurst's population was approximately 100 people at the time of incorporation, mostly located around the railroad tracks near College Avenue and the present MARTA station. The original residential directory gave addresses on Park Place, Madison (formerly Viola), College Avenue, Mead Road (formerly Meades Road) and Winter Avenue. Although residences had been constructed in the MAK Historic District as early as 1905-1907, Oakhurst primarily developed in the 1910s and 1920s. The development occurred in clusters. In addition to the 1910 John Ridley development, the Feld Realty development occurred in 1910, East Lake Land Development Company constructed structures in 1910 and 1924; and the A.R. and L.M. Morris development occurred in 1915.
The northern section of Mead Road was annexed by the City of Decatur in 1907, but the Town of Oakhurst was not annexed into the city of Decatur until 1914-1916. Shortly after annexation, however, Oakhurst's City Hall/Schoolhouse burned and destroyed all of the town records, so little is known about the old Town of Oakhurst. Oakhurst remains a distinct community within the City of Decatur.
Old Scottish Rite Hospital, 321 W. Hill St. A National Historic Landmark designed by local architect Neel Reid in 1917.
Oakhurst Baptist Church is the oldest church building in Oakhurst, it began as a Sunday School in 1908 and was formally organized in 1913.
Eastside United Methodist Church began holding public worship services in 2011.
Oakhurst Presbyterian Church was founded in 1923.
Thankful Baptist Church, Decatur's first African-American congregation, was founded in 1882. They purchased the imposing brick and stone building in 1970 from Patillo Memorial Methodist Church (formerly Oakhurst Methodist Church). Patillo had begun as a Sunday School in 1908, and was chartered in 1912.
Oakhurst Elementary, a K-3 school, originally built in 1921.
Fifth Avenue School (FAVE), originally an elementary school, was vacant for many years after Decatur restructured its school system. It was demolished, and a new building on the site opened as Decatur's 4-5 Academy in Summer 2011.
Renfroe Middle School, serving grades 6-8, was built in 1972.
BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass Festival, Harmony Park in Oakhurst. Live music and barbecue.
Earth Day in Oakhurst, Harmony Park in Oakhurst.
Jazz Nights at Scottish Rite', Old Scottish Rite Hospital. Free jazz concerts under the stars.
Oakhurst Arts & Music Festival, Harmony Park in Oakhurst. Artists market.
Oakhurst Porchfest, "a grassroots community music festival where front porches become stages" through the neighborhood.
Oakhurst includes Decatur City Parks.
Oakhurst is near major transportation arteries, but has a limited number of roads connecting it to downtown Decatur due to the east-west MARTA line.
DeKalb Avenue/East College Avenue, is the northern boundary of Oakhurst. East College Avenue serves at a primary entry point to the neighborhood from Avondale Estates and Interstate 285. DeKalb and East College lie on either side of the MARTA rail line, are the highest points in the neighborhood and are located on the Eastern Continental Divide.
East Lake MARTA rail station, is located at Dekalb Avenue and East Lake Avenue.
Memorial Drive, is located south of Oakhurst.
Ponce de Leon Avenue, is located north of Oakhurst, and serves as the major entry point to the neighborhood from Atlanta via East Lake Drive.
^ "[www.oakhurstga.org/aboutoakhurst/history/index.htm ]" Oakhurst Neighborhood Association Website, About Oakhurst: History. Retrieved: 14 August 2008.
^ a b "[rbgraphix.com/Oakhurst/Images/Oak_HD_Nom.doc ]." Decatur Historic District Nomination Form: Oakhurst, Section III: History, Paragraph b: Historical Narrative, 2006. Prepared by Oakhurst Historic Preservation Group, 228 Third Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030. Retrieved: 13 August 2008.
Clark, Caroline McKinney. The story of Decatur, 1823-1899. Dekalb Historical Society (1996).
Historic District Nomination Form: Oakhurst Historic District, City of Decatur. Prepared by Oakhurst Historic Preservation Group, 228 Third Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030.


2017 Mercedes Benz SLC (SLK Class facelift) spy pictures - Picture via S. Baldauf/SB-MedienEnlarge PhotoMercedes-Benz's SLK arrives to obtain a mid-cycle upgrade shortly, and contained in the upgrade will be a new title. That new name will be SLC, a title we have not observed employed since the SLC coupe constructed between 1971 and 1981.
Shelby American has unveiled a 50th anniversary version of its own continuance chain Daytona Coupe. For the very first time, the continuance version will likely be offered with the aluminum body constructed to the precise measurements and criteria of the six first automobiles.
The Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] has verified the new Lincoln Continental arriving in showrooms next year is going to be constructed in the Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan. The present MKS the Continental.com will change is sourced from a plant in Chicago.


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"The EU is currently not making the most of its data potential", finds the European Commission, which on 10 January 2017 revealed a proposal of legal and policy solutions to "unleash the EU's data economy". INTUG is working on its Position for the EU's Consultation.
Teresa Corbin represented INTUG at the 54th APECTEL meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, held in Japan, 31 Oct-4 Nov 2016. How to support free flow of data, next generation broadcasting, CA (conformity assessments) and MRA (mutual recognition agreements), were all on the workshop agenda.
The European Commission has proposed an overhaul of EU telecom rules, with new initiatives to meet Europeans' growing connectivity needs and boost Europe's competitiveness. These proposals are intended to encourage investment in very high-capacity networks and accelerate public access to Wi-Fi for Europeans.


IT was a day of low expectation but in the end, it turned out to be one of pleasant surprises.
I had set off in the early spring gloom along a bulldozed track, the cloud sheet hanging oppressively low over Loch Merkland, an all-too typical Sutherland awakening.
Ahead lay a short circuit of two rounded hills of modest height. It wasn't exactly a menu to inspire. Blue skies and sunshine had been left behind a few miles down the long road and I had risen and then descended into a landscape of dimmed russet and grey.
The twin tops of the Corbett Ben Hee were buried somewhere off to my right as I passed the cut-off path into its heart and instead dropped down to the handy bridge across the waters of the Allt nan Albannaich.
The initial ascent on grassy slopes was uninspiring, the oppressive conditions seeming to add weight to my footfall. But as I rose, so did the cloud base and the walking became lighter. By the time the terrain provided the first signs of rock, there was blue sky on the horizon, the grasses changed to a deeper shade of green and occasional pools sparkled and provided an unblemished foreground for scale.
It's a long ridge rising at a gentle angle and the first summit, A' Ghlaise, suddenly loomed into view, its double chin thrusting out from the face.
Now the views opened out; the elegant curve to Carn an Tionail dead ahead, Beinn Direach across a corrie filled with sparkling rock and a silver snaking sliver of a river, while Ben Hee was beginning to wake from its slumbers, a bubbling, towering tsunami of white cloud, lit from below, cascading over its twin tops.
The summit of Carn an Tionail provides a fascinating glimpse into the heart of the complex topography of that tongue-twister of a mountain, Meallan Liath Mhic Dhughaill, a beautifully sculptured series of ridges and corries. The northern delights of Ben Hope and Ben Loyal were also prominent, if a little hazy, but the highlight of walk was still to come.
The drop down to the Bealach nan Rath over clipped vegetation and clinking rocks is fast and straightforward but there the haste receded. This is a place you want to linger. A mix of stepped pavements, erratic boulders and pools of water, both in wind-scoured slabs and free-standing, brought to mind the corries of Skye.
With the sun now beating down, it was the perfect place to stretch out for lunch and a bit of sun-worshipping with spectacular scenery north and south of this gap. This is truly a hidden gem, and I had it all to myself.
All good things must come to an end, however, and a short push brought me to the flat stony top of Beinn Direach and the final unveiling of Ben Hee, which had finally managed to completely shrug off its cap of cloud.
From here, the descent is simple. If you fancy another summit, there's always the continuation over Meall a' Chleirich, but by the time you reach the col you will probably be tempted by the atv track that meanders effortlessly through the worst of the bog bringing you out to the track coming down from Bealach nam Meirleach, The Robbers Pass, an old drove route which connects with the incoming track.
These are not honeypot hills. They are ones to be sought out, to be cherished for their solitude. I hadn't seen another soul all day but just five minutes from the finish I met a couple casually strolling in.
I was almost disappointed – I had become selfishly jealous of my new discovery. There are some things you just don't want to share.


Kristy Frazier and John Hill were united in marriage in a small chapel wedding in the presence of their immediate family and closest friends in Gatlinburg, Tennessee on October 16, 2004.
Kristy is a graduate of Whitley County High School and is employed as a Nursing Assistant at the Williamsburg Nursing Home. She is the daughter of Mary Ann and Tommy Hughes of Williamsburg and Rick & Debbie Frazier of Corbin. Her grandparents are Rev. Thomas and Sue Matney of Williamsburg and Gorman and Muriel Frazier of Corbin.
John is a graduate of the Whitley County School System and is employed with the Management Team of Long John Silver's of Williamsburg. He is the son of Charles and Pat Hill of Siler. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Tye of Barbourville and Madaline and the late Chester Hill of Battletown, KY.
After a honeymoon in Gatlinburg, the couple will be residing in Barbourville.
A reception/shower is planned at Thomas Walker State Park on November 7, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. by the groom's family for the newlyweds. No formal invitations are being sent, however, all family and friends are invited.


My trip to Tijuana last month was phenomenal and I stuffed myself with street food from morning til night. We were a motley food crew with a food journalist, a few artisans, and a chef who served me my first Aguachile. So, it was only fitting that we stopped and tried every Aguachile we came across. On our second day, we started out at the Mariscos El Paisa street stand to get a taste of Sinaloan aguachile or Aguachile Verde. Now, I'm not the master coctolero that these guys were so by now means is this their exact recipe. But, I recreated my favorite parts of the dish to make a shrimp aguachile and, suffice it to say, it's going to edge out ceviche for this summer's go-to party snack.
Split shrimp in half lengthwise and discard any veins. Transfer to a plate, sprinkle all over with salt, cover with plastic, and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
Meanwhile, heat oven to 450°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Brush both sides of tortillas with 1 tablespoon of the oil and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden and crisp, about 5 to 8 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.
Meanwhile, combine chilies, lime juice, water, and cilantro with a pinch of salt in a blender and blend until thoroughly blended. Toss shrimp with chili-lime marinade and onion and return to refrigerator another 2 hours. Mix in cucumber, season once more with salt and pepper and serve right away with tostadas and avocado.


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Gender differences in self-reported use, perceived efficacy, and interest in future use of nicotine-dependence treatments: A cross-sectional survey in adults at a tertiary care center for nicotine dependence
Sujata Narayanan, Jon Owen Ebbert, Amit Sood
Primary Care Internal Medicine
Background: Clinical trials have assessed the effectiveness of nicotine-dependence treatments (NDTs), alone or in combination, and reported that men and women have variable responses to these treatments. The variations in therapeutic responses highlight the need to explore gender-specific preferences for NDTs, including complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), which has become increasingly popular in the US population for the cessation of tobacco use. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess gender differences in the self-reported use, perceived efficacy, and interest in future use of NDTs, including CAM, in an outpatient setting. Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted in men and women at a tertiary care NDT clinic. The primary inclusion criterion was the willingness and ability of the patients to participate in the survey. Results: Data from 1171 patients were included (599 men, 572 women; mean age: men, 46.2 years; women, 46.5 years). Of these, 68% of women and 65% of men reported use of nicotine-replacement therapy (NRT), other prescription medication, or counseling/group support. In men and women, NRT was the most commonly used type of pharmacologic treatment, of which the patch was the most popular (77% and 75%). A significantly greater proportion of women than men perceived the nicotine inhaler to be efficacious (67% vs 50%; P = 0.027). No other significant gender differences were found among NRTs. Among non-NRT methods, bupropion sustained release (SR) and counseling/group support were used by significantly more women than men (53% vs 43% [P = 0.007] and 16% vs 11% [P = 0.026], respectively). Compared with men, significantly greater proportions of women reported current or previous use of CAM for nicotine abstinence and expressed an interest in future use of CAM (34% vs 22% [P < 0.001] and 71% vs 64% [P = 0.006]). Conclusions: In this sample of patients at an NDT clinic, significantly more women than men reported previous use of bupropion SR, counseling, and CAM. More women than men expressed an interest in the future use of CAM. Based on these findings, an improved understanding of gender-based differences in the use of conventional and nonconventional NDTs might improve the rates of success of nicotine-cessation efforts among women.
Gender Medicine
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.genm.2009.06.002
Tertiary Care Centers
gender-specific factors
proportion of women
Nebulizers and Vaporizers
Tertiary Healthcare
nicotine-dependence treatments
Narayanan, S., Ebbert, J. O., & Sood, A. (2009). Gender differences in self-reported use, perceived efficacy, and interest in future use of nicotine-dependence treatments: A cross-sectional survey in adults at a tertiary care center for nicotine dependence. Gender Medicine, 6(2), 362-368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.genm.2009.06.002
Gender differences in self-reported use, perceived efficacy, and interest in future use of nicotine-dependence treatments : A cross-sectional survey in adults at a tertiary care center for nicotine dependence. / Narayanan, Sujata; Ebbert, Jon Owen; Sood, Amit.
In: Gender Medicine, Vol. 6, No. 2, 07.2009, p. 362-368.
Narayanan, S, Ebbert, JO & Sood, A 2009, 'Gender differences in self-reported use, perceived efficacy, and interest in future use of nicotine-dependence treatments: A cross-sectional survey in adults at a tertiary care center for nicotine dependence', Gender Medicine, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 362-368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.genm.2009.06.002
Narayanan S, Ebbert JO, Sood A. Gender differences in self-reported use, perceived efficacy, and interest in future use of nicotine-dependence treatments: A cross-sectional survey in adults at a tertiary care center for nicotine dependence. Gender Medicine. 2009 Jul;6(2):362-368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.genm.2009.06.002
Narayanan, Sujata ; Ebbert, Jon Owen ; Sood, Amit. / Gender differences in self-reported use, perceived efficacy, and interest in future use of nicotine-dependence treatments : A cross-sectional survey in adults at a tertiary care center for nicotine dependence. In: Gender Medicine. 2009 ; Vol. 6, No. 2. pp. 362-368.
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