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Oakland Mayor Warns Illegal Aliens of Potential ICE Raids
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Katherine Rodriguez
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is warning illegal aliens of potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids taking place in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Schaaf told KRON that credible sources told her that ICE would conduct a sweep of the area, adding that she is sharing the information to protect people.
"Earlier today, I learned from multiple credible sources that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is preparing to conduct an operation in the Bay Area, including Oakland, starting as soon as within the next 24 hours," Schaaf said in a statement released Saturday.
"As Mayor of Oakland, I am sharing this information publicly not to panic our residents but to protect them," she added.
The city encouraged "interested residents" to consult the website of Centro Legal De La Raza, a local immigration law center, so affected residents could understand their legal rights in case they or someone they know needs legal representation if they are detained.
Many school districts in the San Francisco Bay Area have "strict protocols" to protect illegal aliens who may be in those areas, and the city of Oakland prohibits officers from taking part in ICE raids.
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Referencing the title of a genre-bending collection of stories by Jorge Luis Borges, A Universal History of Infamy uses multiple venues across Los Angeles to present new works by more than 15 boundary-defying artists and collectives. Developed for the most part through residencies at the 18th Street Arts Center in Santa Monica, the works represent artists who live and practice in several countries; adopt methods from disciplines such as anthropology, theater, and linguistics; mingle research with visual art; and work across a range of media, from installation and sculpture to performance and video.
Artists in the exhibition: Angela Bonadíes (Venezuela); Mariana Castillo Deball (Mexico/ Germany); Carolina Caycedo (Colombia/ Los Angeles); Josefina Guilisasti (Chile); Tamar Guimarães and Kasper Akhøj (Brazil/ Denmark); Runo Lagomarsino (Argentina/ Sweeden); Fernanda Laguna (Argentina); Michael Linares (Puerto Rico); NuMu [Stefan Benchoam, Jessica Kaire] (Guatemala); MAPA Teatro (Colombia); Naufus Ramirez-Figueroa (Guatemala); Gala Porras-Kim (Colombia/ Los Angeles); Vincent Ramos (Los Angeles); Oscar Santillán (Ecuador) Zinny and Maidagan (Argentina, Germany) and Carla Zaccagnini (Brazil/ Norway).


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Kerry is apparently stunned at his rather cool reception by the VFW Convention in Cincinatti yesterday:
"Sen. John Kerry is said by several advance staffers to have been visibly upset at the reception he received at the VFW convention on Wednesday in Cincinnati. "He was upset after the speech, visibly upset when he was out of public view," says a Kerry adviser, confirming the story.Kerry was greeted by polite applause in the large auditorium, with many VFW members sitting with their arms crossed and not applauding at all. A few VFW members stood in the rear of the room with their backs turned to the dais.
Kerry appeared thrown by the reception, giving a flat, sometimes-meandering speech that was intended to be a strong rebuttal of President Bush's announced troop pullback in Europe and Korea. Two things apparently changed Kerry's aggressive stance. First, before going onstage, Kerry was informed that NATO officials in Brussels had essentially backed the Bush proposal as being sound and in line with NATO's own troop deployment plans. Second, according to an advance staffer, the candidate had been told that he would be received at the very least warmly, based on feedback the campaign had received from VFW officials."He's not used to not getting a warm reception," says the advance staffer. "He can handle the Bush hooligans we get, but when he's told he'll be greeted well, he expects that to be the case."
Apparently Terry Kerry's money can't buy the candidate that kind of love." (Hat tip: Betsy's Page)
A reasonable person might wonder how Kerry could possibly think he could get away with saying the following at the convention:
"Like veterans of all wars past, today's fighting men and women, deserve our prayers and support and then, when they come home, they deserve the respect and welcome of a grateful nation. After all, the first definition of patriotism is to keep faith with those who have worn the uniform of the United States of America." (Emphasis mine)
Is respect and welcome what returning Vietnam soldiers received from anti-war protester and senate testifier Kerry, when he accused his fellow soldiers of committing atrocities and murder in Vietnam? (see the 1971 Senate Testimony of John Kerry)
John Kerry chose his path a long time ago; and until he is willing to repudiate that past, no veteran has any reason to believe anything he says now. Of course, he won't repudiate his anti-war stance today, because he wants to be both the "anti-war" and "pro-war" candidate at the same time.
Money can't buy integrity or respect, either.

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Robert Mugabe was really bad because he didn't listen to anyone unless under personal duress, and because of that terrible trait in him, it led to his spectacular and embarrassing undoing with the culmination of a military coup that was supported by the citizens and the rest of the world sealing his ungraceful demise.
His inconvenient and unintended successor and apprentice, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has only been in power for fourteen months, but he has perfected his former boss's art of not listening and being oblivious to what the rest of the world thinks of his rule, good or bad.
Mnangagwa inherited Mugabe's Presidency at a time when everyone including those that never liked him were reluctantly willing to welcome Mugabe's departure in exchange to the new political arrangement that involved the military generals, who later removed their uniforms and became part of the civilian political establishment.
A mess that also unfortunately had been underpinned by Mugabe's successors through, a very brutal and violent machinery that included the military and other state security services like the police and the Central Intelligence Organization.
Many of us realized that there was no other alternative to the new arrangement until the people had an opportunity to choose who they really wanted to lead the country post Robert Mugabe's misrule.
Western ambassadors and their ministers like Catriona Laing and Rory Stewart of Britain and international business people piled their support behind Emmerson Mnangagwa's government hoping that they would become the solution to Zimbabwe's decades old misrule.
The senators agreed to remove what many of us identified as re-engagement obstacles in the original bill, they told us that they were willing to wait and see whether President Mnangagwa's government was genuine or not in its mantras and promises.
Those that we thought had the President's ear and were willing to see their man succeed from being part of a rogue Robert Mugabe government and past, to being the man that turned the corner and gave the country a fighting chance, are either not listened to or they exaggerated their influence, or the President actually does not have full control of the decision making processes.
How will our president explain his open for business mantra when the very same men that were part of Robert Mugabe's administration from Chief Cabinet Secretary, Chief of Protocol, central Bank Governor to Spokesman surround him on his trip to Davos at the World Economic Forum and indeed in government?
How can any citizen who thought of giving him the benefit of a doubt live with that self-evident act of arrogance of extending John Mangudya's tenure as the central bank governor at the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, when his name is synonymous with the comical currency policy that pegs the Bond Note at par with the greenback and that has resulted in the current upheavals in the country?
How can the rest of the world and businessmen like Aliko Dangote want to come and invest in Zimbabwe when the very same men who were asking him for bribes two years ago are still part and parcel of today's Mnangagwa administration at both government and political party level, still oozing the same amount of power they had under Robert Mugabe or even more?
How can any international finance institution take us seriously when no single person has been send to jail through what has now become a comical prosecution process nicknamed "Catch and Release" by the citizens?
Is this not the same patronage system that underpinned Robert Mugabe's disastrous rule that the current government used as an excuse to grab power on the back of citizen frustrations?
How does the citizen become content and hopeful with a government that practices the same "blind eye" and "see no evil" behavior to bureaucrats that instruct investors to use certain service providers if they want their investment deals to go through without hassles?
This has made many of us realize that what we thought were patriotic individuals, were actual buccaneer political and business elites pushing personal enrichment agendas on the back of people's anger against Robert Mugabe, and that Mugabe was not entirely responsible for the collapse of the state and the country, he was just the face of it.
There are many states like Rwanda that are not exactly the poster boys of democracy, however the difference between us and them is that they do not allow monumental levels of state embezzlement, corruption, gross incompetence and civil service inertia that our government still tolerates fourteen months since Mugabe's departure.
Zimbabwe's brightest intellectuals, academics, professionals and global thinkers are today working for or with the Rwandese government.
I would personally never say this, but it is a cruel indictment on the President and his government that people in Matebeleland of all places and indeed around the country are now saying "…Robert Mugabe was a better devil after all."
It can't get any worse than this Mr President, if your real friends, surrogates, associates and subordinates are not telling you this Sir, they indeed hate you, they are only around you for the money that they are making through their association with yourself!
The unconstitutional deployment of the military forces in the country has resulted in use of live ammunition, wanton assaults, unlawful entering and breaking into people's homes reminiscent of the extra judicial killings of 1st of August 2018.


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Patron Saint of Plagues feature - Part 2 of 2
Posted by typicallydia on February 22, 2011
Part II of my feature on capital-region band, Patron Saint of Plagues. Read part I if you missed it, and make sure to catch a live show.
From their facebook profile, "Patron Saint of Plagues is a twisted concoction of ominous tones and eerie melodies melded into dark story-tale like songwriting that touches on the very essence of the darkside of humanity and the terrifying thoughts that plague the mind of a psychopath." Succinct. Gotta like that in a psycho.As any band, they jam regularly, practice rigorously and promote constantly. They make videos and have a wealth of biographical and visual information of their website.
Many horrific stories fuel their characters, lyrics, and stage performance, but as musicians they all pull from distinct tastes. Opi likes fast aggressive metal and industrial. Punk of course, figures into all of their tastes. Dead Boy listens to old punk and black metal. Dread grew up on rock and leans toward metal, and industrial. Bones seems to prefer punk and metal, but dabbles in pop music.
They are a mix of sound, and hard pressed to label the PSOP genre. Bones points out "with a lot of our songs, the lyrics can be morbid. The tune can sound happy, but if you pay attention to the lyrics you can be a little shocked."
"The last time we played live," said Dead Boy, "we had individuals a lot older than ourselves, in the range of 50 to 60, saying 'we like what you sound like, but your image is a little outside of what we're comfortable with' but the sound was appealing." He has also played the EP for older people who enjoy it as much as old Alice Cooper and other theatrical horror-rock acts, but figured they would not enjoy PSOP live.
Opi agrees, saying "I guess the easy way is to say that live, we are horror-punk, but recorded, it's different."
The songs, he said, are an "anthology style portrayal, like Tales from the Crypt, and Stephen King's early work," meaning they are stories woven around central themes. The musical style changes from song to song depending on the story. Of course, as there are common horror threads in the storytelling, there are common dark threads in each song's style.
"All of the stories come from - and are about - a dark place that people should not go, but where I encourage people to go nonetheless," Opi said, explaining that whether a song is a big or small part of the larger story, they are all entwined. They may not be chronological, since "we kinda just started releasing songs in that way, so some of them are less obvious."
"We are going to start releasing new material live, and the recordings will come out after that," said Opi. So between scheduling and playing shows, jamming and writing, PSOP will be attacking their adoring public in more ways than one. Without claiming a time-frame, Opi let Ottawa Horror know, they are "putting the final touches on a full-length album as we speak."
When the theatrical blood is rinsed clean, and the hollow eyes are worn off in the morning, these Saints could be anyone's neighbor. They may work or attend school. Some drink, some don't, they are pretty normal guys.
At the end of the day, they are musicians with more creativity then most. In fact, they all have real names that I honestly meant to publish here, but the page I wrote them down on is mysteriously blank.
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La red de autopistas Marroquí, gestionada por la sociedad pública Autoroutes Du Maroc (ADM), tiene actualmente una longitud de 1808 km (4 de agosto de 2016). La velocidad máxima en las autopistas del país es de 120 kilómetros por hora.

La primera vía de calzadas separadas construida en Marruecos fue la autopista de Casablanca-Rabat, y es hoy la autopista más frecuentada de África con más de 45 000 vehículos/día (2010).

Red de autopistas

(*) En construcción
(**) En proyecto

: Rabat-Tánger
262 km
 1995: Autopista Rabat-Kenitra de 40 km
 1996: Autopista Kenitra-Larache de 110 km
 1999: Autopista Larache-Sidi El Yamani de 28 km
 2002: Autopista Sidi El Yamani-Arcila de 15 km
 2005: Autopista Arcila-Tánger de 30 km
 2016: Circunvalación de Rabat de 42 km

: Rabat-Fez-Uchda
496 km
 1998: Autopista Fez-Jemisset de 116 km
 1999: Autopista Jemisset-Rabat de 66 km
 2011: Autopista Fez-Uchda de 321 km

La autopista que une Rabat y Fez será prolongada para conectar la ciudad de Uchda, entre estas dos últimas ciudades hay una distancia de 321 km. Constituye en el mismo tiempo la última etapa del enlace Oeste-Este y constituye también un tramo importante de la autopista transmagrebí que empezará en Nuakchot, la capital Mauritana, y travesará los países de la unión del Magreb Árabe para terminar finalmente en la ciudad de Tobkrout en Libia.
Las obras empezaron en enero de 2007 para terminarse a mediados de 2011. Esta autopista se compone de 10 tramos y esta operativa desde el 25 de julio de 2011.

El proyecto está estimado en 10500 millones de dirhams (900 millones de euros).

: Rabat-Casablanca

86 km
 1978: Autovía Casablanca-Oued Cherrat de 33,5 km
 1987: Autovía Oued Cherrat-Rabat de 56,5 km
 1991: Autovía Casablanca-Rabat es concedida a ADM y convertida en autopista de peaje.

Este eje de 62 km que une las dos ciudades principales del reino va a ser ampliado a 2×3 carriles (2×2 carriles actualmente) añadiendo en cada sentido de circulación un carril de 3,50 m. El proyecto tiene como finalidad evitar la previsible congestión. Las obras empezaron en 2009 y terminarán en 2012. El coste del proyecto está estimado en 800 millones de dirhams (72 millones de euros).

: Tánger-Puerto Tánger Med
54 km

La autopista A4 (54 km) está conectada con la A1 y llega hasta el puerto de Tánger Med, desde donde se puede conectar con la A6 en Castillejos, al lado de Ceuta, a través de 13 km de una autovía con trazado sinuoso.

 2007: -Carretera nacional 2: 23 km
 2008: Carretera nacional 2-Puerto Tanger Med: 31 km

: Casablanca-Safi
257 km
 2003: Circunvalación de Casablanca fase 1 de 27 km
 2004: Circunvalación de Casablanca fase 2 de 6,5 km
 2006: Autopista Casablanca-El Yadida de 81 km
 2016: Autopista El Yadida-Safí de 140km

: Tetuán-Castillejos
28 km
La autopista conecta Tetuán con la ciudad de Castillejos (actualmente llamada Castillejos), en las proximidades de la frontera con Ceuta.
 2007: Tetuán-Rincón del Medik: 14 km
 2008: Rincón del Medik-Castillejos: 14 km

: Casablanca-Marrakech-Agadir
453 km
 2001: Autopista Casablanca-Settat de 57 km
 2005: Circunvalación de Settat de 17 km
 2007: Autopista Settat-Marrakech de 145 km
 2009: Circunvalación de Marrakech de 50 km
 2010: Autopista Marrakech-Agadir de 183 km

: Berrechid-Beni Melal
172 km
 2014: Beni Melal-Juribga: 95 km
 2015: Juribga-Berrechid: 77 km

En Proyecto

  Tit Mellil-Berrechid: 31 km
  Tánger-Tetuán: 40 km
  Kenitra- Sidi Allal El Bahraoui: 27 km
  Tit Melil-Berrechid: 30,5 km
  Fez-Tetuán: 252 km
  Marrakech-Fez: 470 km
  Nador-Guercif: 124 km
  Safi-Esauira: 130 km
  Esauira-Agadir: 140 km
  Berrechid-Bir Jdid: 29 km
  Uchda-Maghnia (Frontera Argelia): 22 km
  Tit Melil-Tamesna (Segunda autopista entre Rabat y Casablanca): 60 km
  Agadir-El Aaiún: 600 km
  Marrakech-Safi: 160 km
  Uchda-Nador: 120 km

Referencias

Enlaces externos
 Autoroutes Du Maroc

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"Me, Myself, and I" is getting bumped from its Monday, 9:30 p.m. time slot on CBS, the network announced Wednesday.
On Monday, Nov. 6, freshman series "9JKL" will move from 8:30 p.m. to "Me, Myself and I's" 9:30 time slot, with a rerun of "Big Bang Theory" airing that night at 8:30. Then on Nov. 13, "Man With a Plan" Season 2 will premiere at 8:30, with "9JKL" remaining at 9:30.
There is not currently a new time slot announced for "Me, Myself, and I" meaning it will most likely be cancelled at the network. The freshman series stars Bobby Moynihan, Jack Dylan Grazer, and John Larroquette as the same character at different stages in his life. It was created by Dan Kopelman, who executive produces alongside Aaron Kaplan and Dana Honor.
"Me, Myself, and I" has aired six episodes to date and has failed to make a significant impact in the Nielsen Live+Same Day ratings. It opened well in September to a 1.6 rating in adults 18-49 and 7.5 million viewers, but quickly fell off from there. The most recent episode on Monday drew just a 0.7 and 3.9 million viewers.
Thus far, CBS has given full season orders to freshman shows "Young Sheldon" and "SEAL Team."
Read the new Monday lineup below.
CBS Monday, Nov. 6
THE BIG BANG THEORY (rebroadcast)
9:30-10:00 PM
9JKL (NTP)
10:00-11:00 PM
CBS Monday, Effective Nov. 13
MAN WITH A PLAN (2nd Season Premiere)
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InHouse Booking
Broadway & Beyond Theatricals (BBT) is dedicated to the distribution and creation of quality branded theatrical content for traditional and non-traditional venues throughout North America and beyond.
BBT's InHouse booking division delivers quality productions tailored to a venue's size and budget. BBT's Custom Content division offers commercial producers and IP stakeholders strategic management, consulting services and distribution solutions, while producing quality theatrical content in New York and for the road.
Victoria Lang
Founder, Co-President of content
Victoria Lang, a Founder of Broadway & Beyond Theatricals, has enjoyed an award-winning producing career in theatre, television and film. On the cutting edge of the best Off Broadway theatre she has produced such hits as FOUND: A New Musical, SILENCE! The Musical (Best Musical:Off Broadway Alliance Award, Top 5 Musicals: Time Magazine), SHOUT! The Mod Musical, JOHNNY GUITAR (Best Off-Broadway Musical: Outer Critics Circle Award), MATT & BEN (Top 5 Plays: Time Magazine), and David Friedman's LISTEN TO MY HEART (Drama Desk Award); and tours of SHOUT!, GIRLS NIGHT and DIVORCE PARTY THE MUSICAL. Recent Broadway productions include TOOTSIE (Tony nomination), THE CHER SHOW, SYLVIA, 1984, THE LIGHTNING THIEF and ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE. Upcoming Broadway: PARADISE SQUARE, FUNNY GIRL, THE KITE RUNNER. West End includes FUNNY GIRL, BAT BOY and SHOUT! Television: Live With Regis & Kathie Lee (3 Emmy nominations), Specials for PBS and A&E. Film: Macbeth in Manhattan, Dark Tides & more.
Victoria has managed the operations and finances of several successful businesses as Co-Founder/President of Plus Media & Plus Entertainment and President of Lang Entertainment Group, as well as co-Founder of Off Broadway Touring. Victoria attended Emerson College and graduated with a BFA in Theatre Arts Summa Cum Laude from Long Island University. She is a member of the Broadway and Off Broadway Leagues, the Off Broadway Alliance and BAFTA.
Tracey Stroock McFarland
Founder, President of booking
Tracey is a seasoned theatrical executive with two successful decades of touring industry experience. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Hamilton College with a degree in Theatre. After a year in UCLA's MFA Actor/Waitress Training Program and a stint as an almost working actor, Tracey discovered the world behind the curtain and never looked back. She has held senior positions at The Booking Group and The Road Company, where she worked on a wide variety of touring theatricals including RENT, THE PRODUCERS, MAMMA MIA!, CABARET, ANNIE, DAVID COPPERFIELD, RUGRATS LIVE and MICHAEL FLATLEY'S LORD OF THE DANCE.
In 2014, Tracey founded InHouse Booking, a boutique theatrical booking agency dedicated to bringing the best of live touring entertainment to theatres across North America. There she oversaw the inaugural tours of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical, The Hip Hop Nutcracker with MC Kurtis Blow, and Dan & Phil's The Amazing Tour Is Not On Fire, as well as national tours of Legally Blonde The Musical, An American in Paris, and Matthew Bourne's Cinderella and Swan Lake, to name a few.
Ryan Bogner
Ryan has been at the intersection of intellectual property and theater for the majority of his career.
He has worked on the development, production, financing and licensing of theatrical productions with Theatrical Rights Worldwide, CBS, The Public Theater, Williamstown Theater Festival, Sony Music, Playscripts, and RKO, where from 2012-2016 he managed the stage rights in the golden age film library and was in charge of the studio's theatrical licensing, producing and investing operations.
Notable productions include: THE WOODSMAN, HERE LIES LOVE, THE ORION EXPERIENCE, YEAST NATION, DOCTOR ZHIVAGO, TOP HAT, BIG FISH, and CHEERS: LIVE ON STAGE.
Prior to beginning his producing career, Ryan worked in the executive and theater operations departments at Jujamcyn Theaters, and in the professional licensing department at Theatrical Rights Worldwide, managing licenses of such shows as SPAMALOT and THE COLOR PURPLE for major professional theaters domestically and internationally.
Ryan holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theater and Directing from The Boston Conservatory, and an M.F.A. in Theater Management and Producing from Columbia University.
Jaymi Gilmour
Director of Booking
Jaymi's career in the performing arts began at age 8 when she first stepped onstage at a community theatre, sparking a lifetime love affair with the arts. Her early career was spent in production with summer-stock stints at New York Stage and Film at the Vassar campus. She later accepted the role as Technical Director at the Camplex Center in Gillette, WY and eventually took over the management of the facility including all booking, fundraising, staff oversight and the creation of an extensive arts education program. For over a decade, Jaymi brought various cultural and entertaining artists into the community and schools, while developing large-scale productions and camps for youth.
In 2017, Jaymi began work as a booking agent with Baylin Artists Management and later CAMI Music, representing a variety of artists including Aquila Theatre Company, Actors From the London Stage, Theatre Re, Cirque Mechanics, Chick Corea and Lang Lang.
Jaymi lives in beautiful Fort Collins, CO with her daughter and tiny dog. They can often be found rock climbing, paddle boarding or skiing.
Monica Smith
Monica Smith is a Booking Associate with InHouse Booking supporting the booking process with research, route preparation, client communication and contracting support. With a master's degree in Sport Administration and Event Management from Lock Haven University, Monica's work with InHouse combines her lifelong family history in the arts with her own passion for planning, organization and logistics. During the last 4 years with InHouse Booking Monica has also worked with 4Site Programming and Midwood Entertainment as a Talent Buyer. Prior to joining InHouse Booking, Monica was a collegiate volleyball coach. Monica resides in State College, PA with her wife and kids.
Victoria Detres
Victoria is a Puerto Rican and Albanian producer and director born and raised in New York City. She is passionate about building a platform for contemporary theatre's innovative voices; particularly those of marginalized communities. Victoria, while highlighting these voices, also aims to dismantle the structures that do not allow for access, and restructure for equity and accessibility.
Victoria is a graduate from the New York Theatre Workshop 2050 Producing Fellowship for the 2018-2019 season and TPOC's inaugural Producing 101 Course. Victoria is currently a core member of the Shubert Organization's Artistic Circle Initiative. She is also a recipient of the "The Stacey Mindich 'Go Work in Theater' Award", Lilly Awards 2021. Additional credits include Stages on the Sound's "Julius Caesar" (Assistant Director; Dir. Scott Barrow), "Recipe For a Sell-Out" (The Wild Project, Lead Producer), and Broken Box Mime Theatre's BKBX Kids!Asks Why (Producer for Audience Design).
Steven Griffin
Steven Griffin is a Booking Agent with Broadway & Beyond Theatricals and an entertainment professional with more than three years of experience in live events. Born and raised in Nashville, TN, he grew up immersed in the Arts, regularly attending concerts and theatrical performances from a very young age, and performing as both a vocalist and musical theatre actor through his early 20s.
Steven is an alumnus of Belmont University's prestigious Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business, graduating Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in Entertainment Industry Studies and a minor in Music Business. Out of college, Steven worked as a Booking Agent Assistant with Agency for the Performing Arts' concerts division, where he aided in booking tours for artists such as Smokey Robinson, Sublime with Rome, and Nelly.
His work with Broadway & Beyond combines his knowledge of the live events booking industry with his lifelong passion for theatre and the performing arts. Steven currently resides in Brooklyn, NY with his partner.
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Kristine Coelho is the Operations Associate at Broadway & Beyond Theatricals, combining her skill of planning with a love of entertainment. Kris has always had a passion for the arts dating back to her third grade one-girl production of Phantom of the Opera, which she adapted, directed, and starred in. Her family and teachers in Taunton, MA encouraged her silly and creative behavior.
She has a B.F.A. in Theatre Education & Performance from Emerson College in Boston where she performed in, directed, and designed countless productions. After graduating, Kristine was drawn to business operations and worked as the Operations Assistant at a Boston technology start-up. She now lives in Brooklyn, NY and loves being close to all the action in the arts.
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Here is a rainbow colored array of LGBTQIA+ themed and queer owned and operated brick and mortar bookstores all around the globe that you can check out during your next bookstore hopping trip.
1. The Ripped Bodice
I first discovered this bookstore via their IG page and obviously had to feature it here. It's an exclusively all romance store with two owners who have been lifelong romance readers with a keen eye and passion for all things romance at its helm. Opened in 2016 via a successful Kickstarter campaign and owned by sister duo Leah and Bea Koch, the shelves of Ripped Bodice feature a vast, diverse selection of romantic fiction and gift items, all of which support women and queer authors in the indie genre. The sisters also run a side project that includes teaming up with Sony Pictures TV to develop TV projects based off romance novels. In the mood for romance? Then make sure to drop in!
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2. Gin Gin Store
The first LGBTQIA+ themed book store that's opened up in Taipei, Taiwan has obviously had its fair share of legal battles and prejudice but its owner continues to operate the store with a smile. Now that's what we call perseverance! The bookstore invites visitors with an endearing rainbow colored flag and butterfly lanterns with pink signs and equally pink shelves which are full of books, art and even tank tops.
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3. A Seat at the Table Books
If you want a seat at the table than look no further than Elk Grove's family owned bookshop that doubles as a cafe and community hub that is open six days a week with the sole purpose of providing upliftment to the community and smashing the kyriarchy (a social system that has led to oppression, privilege or prejudice within the community), all through the power of books and coffee. Now that's something we could definitely get behind! Events ranging from blood drives and reading circles for high school students are held at this venue and its stacks are also filled with books highlighting Black excellence and history, staff picks, indigenous authors and a lot more and don't forget to stick around for their family movie nights.
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4. Little Sister's Book and Art Emporium
This Vancouver store's legal battles, such as a long-winded customs prejudice holding up shipments which have even led to its legendary status after being the inspiration behind the 1999 movie Better than Chocolate. It is an integral and historical part of Vancouver's gay scene and you can't miss it with its giant neon sign decorating the entrance. It all leads to a store full of books, magazines and even toys.
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5. The Yellow Bookshop
Bookworms, poets and artists call this little yellow bookshop as their home away from home and it is indeed a safe haven for its LGBTQIA+ occupants too. The goodies on offer here include cute handcrafted book boxes, stickers, handpainted bookmarks, novels, books and a Pride month sticker pack. To order their specialty items, one can even reach out to the store via DM on Instagram.
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6. The Bookshop Darlinghurst
Situated in Sydney, this is a really festive bookshop as it features an in-house DJ for Mardi Gras related events and even an in-store sexy Santa come Christmas! Shirtless models add a raunchy touch to the book signings and the shelves are stocked with an array of LGBTQIA+ themed books as well as goodies such as Aussie specialties, trinkets, the latest in gay fiction and a salivating sexy bear calendar too!
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7. Category is Books
UK's second LGBTQIA+ themed bookshop after Gay's the Word in London, this bookstore in Glasgow, Scotland is run by lesbian partners and features a comfy atmosphere while playing host to events ranging from workshops and even a once a week haircut session!
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8. Prinz Eisenherz Buchladen
Situated in Schrenberg in the heart of Berlin's gay district, this store's name translates to Prince Valiant, i.e. The gayest, most flamboyant comic character in comic book history and it is Berlin's first LGBTQIA+ themed bookstore. Running for the past 40 years since its establishment in 1978, it is not only a bookstore but a symbol of progress, representation and a voice for its visitors. From erotica to serious fiction, travel and children's literature, its shelves are stocked with genres that will appeal to its LGBTQIA+ audience or even someone who might wish to add to their knowledge about the community itself.
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Berkeley and Watts: Shaking the Calif. Dream
June 30, 2008 • In the early 1960s, California was hailed as a model for America's future. But youth unrest at Berkeley and rioting in Watts offered a very different reality. By the end of the 60s, the dream had been badly shaken.
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The Future Began Yesterday
June 30, 2008 • Richard Gonzales takes a look at the first draft take on the Watts Riots.
Supreme Court Backs Right to Bear Arms
NRA Seeks to Overturn Handgun Bans Beyond D.C.
June 28, 2008 • A day after the Supreme Court issued a landmark gun ruling striking D.C.'s handgun ban, the National Rifle Association filed suit in five jurisdictions to overturn their bans as well. One of the suits is against San Francisco over its ban on handguns in public housing.
Gay Couples Tie the Knot at S.F. City Hall
June 17, 2008 • Hundreds of gay and lesbian couples tie the knot as same sex-marriage becomes legal in California. San Francisco's City Hall was a popular spot Tuesday.
Gay Marriages Begin in California
June 16, 2008 • Gay couples can now legally exchange marriage vows in California — and hundreds of weddings are expected Tuesday. The state Supreme Court overturned the state's ban on same-sex marriages. But a ballot initiative in November might stop them.
In Calif., Both Sides Gear Up for Gay Marriage Battle
June 16, 2008 • Gay marriage opponents are trying to raise money and support for a November ballot measure to reverse the California Supreme Court's legalization of same-sex marriages. But gay marriage proponents are organizing as well.
U.S. Gas Average Hits $4; Californians Cringe
June 9, 2008 • Nationwide, the average cost for a gallon of gasoline has just broken the $4 mark. But in California, that price seems cheap — many motorists there are worried that $5 gasoline is just around the corner.
Schwarzenegger Unfazed by Dwindling Popularity
June 6, 2008 • As California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger grapples with a $17 billion budget deficit, only two of every five voters believe he's doing a good job. In addition, 75 percent of the voters surveyed in a poll say California is headed in the wrong direction.
S.F. Mayor Rides High After Gay Marriage Ruling
May 28, 2008 • On June 17, same-sex marriage will be legal in California. It marks a political comeback for San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, who caused an uproar by issuing marriage licenses to gay couples four years ago.
China Earthquake: A Year Of Recovery
China Quake Jars Memories in U.S. Chinatown
May 23, 2008 • The largest Chinese community in the United States has been reaching out to help victims of last week's massive earthquake in Sichuan province. The effects of a major disaster are familiar to some residents of San Francisco's Chinatown, which suffered an earthquake of similar magnitude just over a century ago.
Chinese in San Francisco Anxious for Information
May 14, 2008 • San Francisco, home to the nation's largest Chinese-American community, has many close ties with the region devastated by this week's massive earthquake.
Immigration Raids Shake California Schools
May 12, 2008 • Raids by federal authorities on undocumented immigrants in Northern California panic parents and school officials as fears spread that students might be targeted. Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums and other big-city mayors are denouncing the raids.
Sonoma Restaurants Seek Creative Fixes for Woes
May 5, 2008 • Rising food prices and the sagging economy are a double whammy for restaurants in California's Sonoma County. In a place that sets the pace for fine cuisine, restaurant owners are under pressure to get creative as they face soaring costs and fewer diners.
Filmmaker: Pacific War Hero Deserved Higher Honor
April 25, 2008 • In 1944, a U.S. Marine single-handedly captured more than 1,000 Japanese soldiers on a Pacific island. Guy Gabaldon's secret weapon? The diminutive Mexican American spoke Japanese. Two years after his death, a film questions why he didn't get a Medal of Honor.
Paying at the Pump
It's Here — $4 Gasoline
April 23, 2008 • For San Francisco motorists, four dollars for a gallon of unleaded self-service regular is about to become the norm.
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A cavalcade is a procession, or parade of sorts. In the film, the transitions between chapters show that literally, with images of trail of people on horseback in medieval period clothes. They seem to just be the past looking on and ushering history. The real cavalcade is all about time marching on and the film focuses on a British family, from ringing in the beginning of the twentieth century up to the present in which this film first appeared, 1933.
The Marryot family, is a well-to-do couple Robert (Clive Brook) and Jane (Diana Wynyard) with two small boys in London. The film begins with a sweet moment watching the young family celebrate the new year 1900, where there seems to be nothing but potential. Marching alongside them is the Bridges family, with their baby girl Fanny. Soon the men are called off for the Boer War in Africa. At home, the Marryot boys are playing with their soldiers while their poor mother is nearly mad with worry. Not long after war is over, all of England is stricken with grief over the death of Queen Victoria. There is a beautiful image of Jane and her boys on their balcony watching the somber procession march past.
Soon the boys are grown and start taking the lead role of the stories. The elder son, Edward (John Warburton) falls in love, marries and takes a tragic honeymoon aboard the Titanic. Years later, the younger son, Joe (Frank Lawton), falls in love with Fanny (Ursula Jeans), all grown up and dancing for the troops. Though their parents disapprove, they plan to marry when he returns from WWI, but there is more tragedy.
What is left of the family is a generation getting old and remembering the potential they once had. It makes me thing that director Frank Lloyd was not at all happy with the events he saw in the beginning of the twentieth century and spelled out his disappointment in the film's characters. Still, all they can do is march on and believe in the future.
The story can just feel like personalized history, but towards the end there was a segment that resonated and really caught my attention. Fanny sings a song called Twentieth Century Blues while a montage is shown depicting a whirlwind of nightclubs, drinking, gambling and women dancing. It seems the world has changed and become amoral in the past thirty years. All that is left for Robert and Jane to do is propose a toast to the future. One without wars. One with dignity and peace.
While all these events can feel like ancient history to us today, it is amazing to remember that it was only a few generations ago that witnessed all of this. Frank Lloyd and I are only ninety-nine years apart, perhaps we could have similar perspectives on our respected centuries. Most readers will remember how they celebrated the turn of the twenty-first century. We are the lucky generation who has embarked on a new millennium and all the events to far afterward. What cavalcade will be tell our children or grandchildren about? Let us remember and celebrate those we lost in the footsteps of history and continue to march onward with optimism, no matter what we face.
"I still believe in the future."


Fabulous! The tour was very well organised with lots of stops for sightseeing. The tour guide, Aida, was very knowledgeable and the crew was very helpful and kept the ship spotless. The food was very good and every meal was a surprise. Will definitely recommend this tour to everybody.


Get Alerts J. Cole has finally arrived, as the young rapper managed to move over 217, 000 of his debut album.
Cole World: The Sideline Story sold an roughly 217,324 copies in it's first week, according to industry trade Hits Daily Double.
The figures are impressive and would be regarded as the highest charting album for a freshman solo Hip-Hop album this year. The numbers have yet to be verified by SoundScan, the music industry standard.
J. Cole was ecstatic and expressed his glee via Twitter.


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U.S. Congress to vote on Afghan interpreter visa program
Key legislation U.S. lawmakers are set to vote on two different pieces of legislation Friday that could impact thousands of former and current Afghan interpreters who are seeking U.S. visas (Post). The Afghan Allies Protection Act was passed in 2009 to help Afghans who were risking their lives by working for the U.S. mission, and are ...
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U.S. lawmakers are set to vote on two different pieces of legislation Friday that could impact thousands of former and current Afghan interpreters who are seeking U.S. visas (Post). The Afghan Allies Protection Act was passed in 2009 to help Afghans who were risking their lives by working for the U.S. mission, and are seen as legitimate targets by the Taliban and other militant groups, move to the United States once their work had concluded. But only a small percentage of these visa requests -32 of more than 5,700 applications - has been approved. A Senate bill would extend the program, set to expire next September, to 2015 and broaden coverage to include interpreters for coalition forces, media organizations, and non-governmental organizations. A House proposal would also extend the program but would cut the number of available visas by two-thirds.
U.S. lawmakers are set to vote on two different pieces of legislation Friday that could impact thousands of former and current Afghan interpreters who are seeking U.S. visas (Post). The Afghan Allies Protection Act was passed in 2009 to help Afghans who were risking their lives by working for the U.S. mission, and are seen as legitimate targets by the Taliban and other militant groups, move to the United States once their work had concluded. But only a small percentage of these visa requests -32 of more than 5,700 applications – has been approved. A Senate bill would extend the program, set to expire next September, to 2015 and broaden coverage to include interpreters for coalition forces, media organizations, and non-governmental organizations. A House proposal would also extend the program but would cut the number of available visas by two-thirds.
A mob attacked an Afghan medical doctor and his female patient in Sar-i-Pul province on Thursday after reports that he was treating her in a private examining room without a chaperone (NYT). Provincial authorities said there was nothing indicate the relationship between Dr. Ajmeer Hashimi and Mahboba, a midwife, was anything but professional, but local villagers from the town of Sar-i-Pul stormed the office, throwing Hashimi from a second-floor window, and stoning him in the street. There were conflicting reports about the doctor's health — whether he was killed or being treated at a local hospital — but the midwife is recovering at a local women's shelter.
Three Afghan National Army soldiers were killed and three were wounded when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb in Badghis province on Friday, while one border guard died and another was wounded in a similar attack in Herat province (Pajhwok). And according to Afghan and U.S. officials, six militants were killed in separate clashes with security forces in both Paktika and Khost provinces (Pajhwok, Pajhwok).
Hundreds of women from Jamiat-i-Islah took to the streets of Kabul on Thursday to protest the proposed "Elimination of Violence against Women" law and asked parliament to reject it (Pajhwok). The activists chanted that parts of the law – such as prison sentences for husbands who threaten, intimidate, or beat their wives – are un-Islamic and against Koranic teachings. Saeeda Hafeez, the chief of the party's female wing, said that Islam gives females all rights and there is no need for other laws.
A siege on the production office of an Ahmadi-owned magazine in Lahore has entered its second month, according to the Express Tribune (ET). The magazine, The Lahore, had been published every Friday for 62 years until members of the United Khatam-i-Nabuwat political party, an anti-Ahmadi group, forced the magazine's owners from the premises in April. Since then at least eight men have patrolled around-the-clock to prevent the removal of anything from the building. Founded by poet Saqib Zervi in 1951, The Lahore published cultural, economic, literary, political, and social material – content the United Khatam-i-Nabuwat members believe is blasphemous.
Islamabad police revealed on Friday that they had arrested Abdullah Umar, an alleged al Qaeda militant involved in the killing of Chaudhry Zulfiqar, at a private hospital in Rawalpindi on Tuesday (Dawn). Zulfiqar was the prosecutor in the Benazir Bhutto murder case and was killed last month while he was on his way to court. Umar was found recovering from injuries he sustained during the attack.
More than 1.6 million Afghan refugees currently living in Pakistan may find their legal statuses nullified if the new government doesn't extend their stay past June 30, according to Ziaur Rehman, Commissioner of Afghan Refugees (Dawn, Pajhwok). Nearly one million of these refugees reside in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, and some have been there since the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979.
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Pakistan is considering an end to it's nine-month ban of the popular video-sharing website, YouTube, but only if Google installs a "proper filtration system" to remove content Muslims may find offensive (RFEFL). The site was banned in September 2012 after clips of the movie "Innocence of Muslims" sparked protests throughout Pakistan. While Google has restricted service in a number of other countries, it will take time to research Pakistan's laws and build partnerships with local content creators.
— Jennifer Rowland and Bailey Cahall
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Abdul Sattar Edhi was his country's greatest living hero. Here's hoping that his legacy persists in the hands of a new generation of humanitarians.
Ethnic Minorities Are Fueling the Taliban's Expansion in Afghanistan
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Beauty from the Ashes: APU Sends Relief Team to Paradise, CA
by Abigail Reed
Cheers echo across the charred landscape as volunteers uncover a missing heirloom, near strangers gather together in prayer next to the remains of a family's home, a resident tearfully shares her story of escape—Azusa Pacific University came alongside and served the community of Paradise after its devastating wildfire through a relief team called Paradise Rise.
Months prior, the Camp Fire—the most destructive wildfire in California history—spread through Butte County. On November 8, 2018, the fire reached Paradise, a small town nestled against the foothills, ravaging the homes and businesses of more than 27,000 inhabitants.
As Paul Bernard, ABD, assistant professor with the Department of Psychology and lead pastor at TEN27 Church, watched news reports of the raging wildfire, he recognized God's call to serve the people of Paradise. Bernard partnered with APU's Center for Student Action, and on February 14, 2018, a team of church members and 34 APU student volunteers climbed into vans and journeyed north.
For Paradise Rise team member Everette Risley '21, this was a journey home. In November, Risley learned the fire had destroyed his childhood home and nearly all of his family's belongings while he was studying abroad in South Africa. Deeply shaken but sustained by his faith, Risley continued to trust God's plan in the midst of tragedy. When he returned to APU's Azusa Campus, he knew he needed to help so he signed up for Paradise Rise.
"Seeing students and staff I barely knew sacrifice so much for my community—driving over nine hours, paying travel costs, and some getting only a few hours of sleep—meant so much to me," he said. "This trip gave me a profound sense of unity and hope."
The team joined the ongoing relief efforts of Paradise Alliance Church and Samaritan's Purse. Starting early in the morning, each group of volunteers traveled to three or more destroyed homes, providing encouragement to families and sifting through the rubble to recover lost items in the soot and debris. From unearthing a perfectly intact china set to a grandmother's wedding ring, finding missing items provided encouragement and hope to the victims of the fire. Altogether, the seven groups of APU students visited more than 50 lost homes.
In addition to item recovery, the volunteers engaged with the Paradise residents in an incredibly important act of service: listening.
Standing near the remains of their homes, the residents shared their stories from the day of the fire. Although tears often accompanied the accounts, each and every resident desired to share and be heard by the group of people that traveled miles to listen and help.
"Hearing these stories was the most impactful part of the trip," said Austin Welty, program coordinator for local engagement and Paradise Rise leader. "Our ultimate goal was to love and show that we care."
From rushing to gather belongings in a matter of minutes to residents fleeing on foot due to road blockages, the stories portrayed the devastation and panic as the fire spread through Paradise. Within the tragedy, however, were accounts of incredible courage, such as the story of a local Vietnam veteran and his wife.
The morning of the fire—the sky as dark as night—an elderly veteran pounded on door after door in his mobile home park, assisting neighbors into their wheelchairs and helping them escape. In the midst of the catastrophe, his heroism remained. He saved many lives that day.
"The only way to really understand what happened is to listen to those who experienced it firsthand," said Jenna Seright '21. "Once you hear their stories, you will always remember the devastating effect of the Paradise fire and the bravery of the local people."
At the end of every home visit, the Paradise residents received prayer from the team and a new Bible with handwritten, personal notes from each member. "After the trip, I reflected on Isaiah 61:3 and God promising the Israelites to bring beauty from ashes and a wave of understanding hit me." said Bernard. "The love and sacrifice of the students and the stories of Paradise residents—they became the beauty in the midst of the town's ashes."
To hear more testimonies and stories, go to the Paradise Rise YouTube channel or Facebook Page. For more information about Paradise Rise or ways to get involved, visit their Paradise Rise's website.
Abigail Reed is a public relations intern in the Office of University Relations. She is a liberal studies major with an honors humanities minor.


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election, to vote (as they are pleased to tell me) contrary to their conscience.
My wife and I had once pleased ourselves with the thought of being useful to the neighbourhood, by dealing out our charity to the poor and industrious; but the perpetual hurry in which we live, renders us incapable of looking out for objects ourselves; and the agents we intrust are either pocketing our bounty, or bestowing it on the undeserving. At night, when we retire to rest, we are venting our complaints on the miseries of the day, and praying heartily for the return of that peace, which was the only companion of our humblest situation.
This sir, is my history; and if you give it a place in your paper, it may serve to inculcate this important truththat where pain, sickness, and absolute want, are out of the question, no external change of circumstances can make a man more lastingly happy than he was before. It is to the ignorance of this truth, that the universal dissatisfaction of mankind is principally to be ascribed. Care is the lot of life; and he that aspires to greatness, in hopes to get rid of it, is like one who throws himself into a furnace to avoid the shivering of an ague.
The only satisfaction I can enjoy in my present situation is, that it has not pleased heaven, in its wrath, to make me a king.
V.-Battle of Pharsalia, and Death of Pompey.
AS the armies approached, the two generals went from rank to rank encouraging their troops. Pompey represent ed to his men, that the glorious occasion which they had long besought him to grant, was now before them; "And indeed," cried he, "what advantages could you wisn over an enemy, that you are not now possessed of? Your num bers, your vigour, a late victory, all ensure a speedy and an easy conquest over those harassed and broken troops, com posed of men worn out with age, and impressed with the ter rors of a recent defeat: but there is still a stronger bulwark for our protection, than the superiority of our strengththe justice of our cause. You are engaged in the defence of liberty and of your country. You are supported by its laws, and followed by its magistrates. You have the world spectators of your conduct, and wishing you success.-On the contrary, he whom you oppose, is a robber and oppressor of his country, and almost already sunk with the conscious
ness of his crimes, as well as the bad success of his arms. Show, then, on this occasion, all that candour and detestation of tyranny, that should animate Romans, and do justice to mankind." Cæsar, on his side, went among his men with that steady serenity, for which he was so much admired in the midst of danger. He insisted on nothing so strongly, to his soldiers, as his frequent and unsuccessful endeavours for peace. He talked with terror on the blood he was going to shed, and pleaded only the necessity that urged him to it. He deplored the many brave men that were to fall on both sides, and the wounds of his country, whoever should be victorious. His soldiers answered his speech with looks of ardour and impatience; which observing he gave the signal to begin. The word on Pompey's side, was Hercules the invincible; that on Cæsar's, Venus the victorious. There was only so much space between both armies, as to give room for fighting: wherefore, Pompey ordered his men to receive the first shock, without moving out of their places, expecting the enemy's ranks to be put into disorder by their motion. Cæsar's soldiers were now rushing on with their usual impetuosity, when, perceiving the enemy motionless, they all stopt short, as if by general consent, and halted in the midst of their career. A terrible pause ensued, in which both armies continued to gaze upon each other, with mutual terror. At length Cæsar's men, having taken breath, ran furiously upon the enemy, first discharging their javelins, and then drawing their swords. The same method was observed by Pompey's troops, who as vigorously opposed the attack. His cavalry, also, were ordered to charge at the very onset, which, with a multitude of archers and slingers, soon obliged Cæsar's men to give ground: whereupon Cæsar immediately ordered the six cohorts, that were placed as a reinforcement, to advance, with orders to strike at the enemy's faces. This had its desired effect. The cavalry, that were but just now sure of victory, received an immediate check; the unusual method of fighting pursued by the cohorts, their aiming entirely at the visages of the assailants, and the horrible disfiguring wounds they made, all contributed to intimidate them so much, that, instead of defending their persons, their only endeavour was to sav their faces. A total rout ensued of their whole body, which fled in great disorder to the neighbouring mountains, while the archers and slingers, who were thus abandoned, were cut to pieces. Cæsar now commanded the cohorts to pur
sue their success, and advancing, charged Pompey's troops upon the flank. This charge the enemy withstood for some time with great bravery, till he brought up his third line, which had not yet engaged. Pompey's infantry, being thus doubly attacked, in front by fresh troops, and in rear by the victorious cohorts, could no longer resist, but fled to their camp. The right wing, however, still valiantly maintained their ground. But Cæsar, being now convinced that the victory was certain, with his usual clemency, cried out, to pursue the strangers, and to spare the Romans; upon which they all laid down their arms, and received quarter. The greatest slaughter was among the auxiliaries, who fled on all quarters, but principally went for safety to the camp. The battle had now lasted from the break of day till noon, although the weather was extremely hot; the conquerors, however, did not remit their ardour, being encouraged by the example of their general, who thought his victory not complete till he became master of the enemy's camp. Accordingly, marching on foot, at their head, he called upon them to follow, and strike the decisive blow. The cohorts which were left to defend the camp, for some time made a formidable resistance, particularly a great number of Thracians, and other barbarians, who were appointed for its defence; but nothing could resist the ardour of Cæsar's victorious army; they were at last driven from their trenches, and all fled to the mountains, not far off. Cæsar seeing the field and camp strewed with his fallen countrymen, was strongly affected at so melancholy a prospect, and could not help crying out to one that stood near him, "They would have it so." Upon entering the enemy's camp, every object presented fresh instances of the blind presumption and madness of his adversaries. On all sides were to be seen tents adorned with ivy, and branches of myrtles, couches covered with purple, and sideboards loaded with plate. Every thing gave proofs of the highest luxury, and seemed rather the preparatives for a banquet, the rejoicings for a victory, than the dispositions for a battle.
As for Pompey, who had formerly shown such instances of courage and conduct, when he saw his cavalry routed, on which he had placed his sole dependence, he absolutely lost his reason. Instead of thinking how to remedy this disorder, by rallying such troops as fled, or by opposing fresh troops to stop the progress of the conquerors, being
totally amazed by this unexpected blow, he returned to the camp, and in his tent, waited the issue of an event, which it was his duty to direct, not to follow. There he remained for some moments, without speaking; till being told that the camp was attacked, "What," says he, are we pursued to our very entrenchments?" And immediately quitting his armour, for a habit more suitable to his circumstances, he fled on horseback; giving way to all the agonizing reflections which his deplorable situation must naturally suggest. In this melancholy manner he passed along the vale of Tempe, and pursuing the course of the river Peneus, at last arrived at a fisherman's hut, in which he passed the night. From thence he went on board a little bark, and keeping along the seashore, he descried a ship of some burden, which seemed preparing to sail, in which he embarked, the master of the vessel still paying him the homage that was due to his former station. From the mouth of the river Peneus he sailed to Amphipolis; where, finding his affairs desperate, he steered to Lesbos, to take in his wife Cornelia, whom he had left there, at a distance from the dangers and hurry of war. She, who had long flattered herself with the hopes of victory, felt the reverse of her fortune, in an agony of distress. She was desired by the messenger (whose tears, more than words, proclaimed the greatness of her misfortunes) to hasten, if she expected to see Pompey, with but one ship, and even that not his own. Her grief, which before was violent, became now insupportable; she fainted away, and lay a considerable time without any signs of life. At length, recovering herself, and reflecting that it was now no time for vain lamentations, she ran quite through the city to the seaside. Pompey embraced her without speaking a word, and for some time supported her in his arms in silent despair.
Having taken in Cornelia, he now continued his course, steering to the southeast, and stopping no longer than was necessary to take in provisions, at the ports that occurred in his passage. He was at last prevailed upon to apply to Ptolemy, king of Egypt, to whose father Pompey had been a considerable benefactor. Ptolemy, who was as yet a minor, had not the government in his own hands, but he and his kingdom were under the direction of Phontinus, a eunuch, and Theodotus, a master of the art of speaking. These advised, that Pompey should be invited on shore, and there slain; and accordingly, Achilles, the command
er of the forces, and Septimius, by birth a Roman, and who had formerly been a centurion in Pompey's army, were appointed to carry their opinion into execution. Being attended by three or four more, they went into a little bark, and rowed off from land towards Pompey's ship, that lay about a mile from the shore. Pompey, after taking leave of Cornelia, who wept at his departure, and having repeated two verses of Sophocles, signifying, that he who trusts his freedom to a tyrant, from that moment becomes a slave; gave his hand to Achilles, and stept into the bark, with only two attendants of his own. They had now rowed from the ship a good way, and, as during that time they all kept a profound silence, Pompey, willing to begin the discourse, accosted Septimius, whose face he recollected-" Methinks, friend," cried he, "you and I were once fellow-soldiers together." Septimius gave only a nod with his head, without uttering a word, or instancing the least civility. Pompey, therefore, took out a paper, on which he had minuted a speech he intended to make to the king, and began reading it. In this manner they approached the shore; and Cornelia, whose concern had never suffered her to lose sight of her husband, began to conceive hope, when she perceived the people on the strand, crowding down along the coast, as if willing to receive him; but her hopes were soon destroyed; for that instant, as Pompey rose, supporting himself upon his freedman's arm, Septimius stabbed him in the back, and was instantly seconded by Achilles. Pompey, perceiving his death inevitable, only disposed himself to meet it with decency— and covering his face with his robe, without speaking a word, with a sigh, resigned himself to his fate. At this horrid sight, Cornelia shrieked so loud as to be heard to the shore; but the danger she herself was in, did not allow the mariners time to look on; they immediately set sail, and the wind proving favourable, fortunately they escaped the pursuit of the Egyptian gallies. In the mean time, Pompey's murderers, having cut off his head, caused it to be embalmed, the better to preserve its features, designing it for a present to Cæsar. The body was thrown naked on the strand, and exposed to the view of all those whose curiosity led them that way. However, his faithful freedman, Philip, still kept near it; and when the crowd was dispersed, he washed it in the sea; and looking round for materials to burn it with, he perceived the wreck of a fishing-boat; of which he composed a pile. While he was thus piously employed, he
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Big 12 MBB NCAA Tournament Preview: Second Round
The Big 12 looks to build off of a perfect first round of the tournament!
By FieldinOfDreams@FieldinOfDreams Mar 19, 2022, 10:00am CDT
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#1 Baylor vs. #8 North Carolina
Saturday, March 19th 11:10 AM CT, CBS
1 seed Baylor (27-6) cruised to a victory over 16 seed Norfolk State to secure a spot in the second round of the NCAA tournament. The Bears excelled in all facets of their first game except for maybe fouls, where they picked up a decent amount in the first half. Still, they were able to secure their largest NCAA tournament victory margin in school history with an 85-49 victory. They now turn their attention to 8 seed North Carolina (25-9) who also impressed in their first game, beating 9 seed Marquette by 32 points. The Tar Heels will certainly be a tough out for the Bears, as they have won 7 of their last 8 games. And, as evidenced by their coach's comments, they're looking to come out very aggressively:
Lucas: Finding A Fight
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— Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) March 18, 2022
However, this is a matchup that favors the Bears for a few reasons. First, UNC also runs a limited rotation. They did not sub their starting five once in the second half of their game against Duke a few weeks ago. That bodes well for Baylor who is also limited to a seven man rotation thanks to injuries. Second, North Carolina ranks near the bottom of defensive metrics. The Bears have struggled some with tough defenses, but tend to flourish against weaker defensive squads. This will be the type of game Matthew Mayer, James Akinjo, etc. can really shine in. Mayer is coming off of a 22 point performance. Another scoring run like that from him would certainly bode well for the Bears in this game and potentially moving forward. Baylor is a 5.5 point favorite in this game. I like the Bears by a point or two over that mark.
78-71 Baylor
#1 Kansas vs. #9 Creighton
Saturday, March 19th 1:40 PM CT, CBS
1 seed Kansas (29-6) easily moved past 16 seed Texas Southern in its opening game, winning 83-56 to advance to the second round. They now face 9 seed Creighton (23-11) who had to grit out a really close win over 8 seed San Diego State, 72-69. Beyond the usual physical exertion, that game also came at a significant cost for the Blue Jays as they lost their number 2 scorer and big man, Ryan Kalkbrenner, for the rest of the tournament due to a knee injury. That will not sit well as they face an explosive Kansas squad that is on a six game winning streak, including a Big 12 tournament title. And while KU big man David McCormack has had his ups and downs this season, he is certainly capable of taking advantage of a Creighton squad that is without their primary post player. Kansas is favored by 11.5 points in this one, which seems about right to me.
84-72 Kansas
#3 Wisconsin vs. #11 Iowa State
Sunday, March 20th 5:10 PM CT, TNT
11 seed Iowa State (21-12) put on an absolute defensive clinic against 6 seed LSU in their first round game, winning 59-54. While the Cyclones were playing a newly head coachless Tigers and their offense still looked suspect, it was a great win for a team that only had two wins all of last season. They now take on 3 seed Wisconsin (24-7) in Milwaukee. That location is a big deal because there will be a ton of Badgers fans at this game (although it's close enough that there should be a decent number of Iowa State fans too). Further, there were a ton of Wisconsin fans at the first round game which didn't stop Colgate from giving Wisconsin everything they could handle for about 3/4ths of their game. Nevertheless, Wisconsin is a tough out as they split a regular season Big 10 title. One big thing to watch will be how Wisconsin's Johnny Davis performs, as he's nursing a minor ankle injury. He is the Badgers' leading scorer, averaging 19.7 ppg. The question will be if Iowa State's defense can do it again, as it is rare that the Cyclones can rely much on their offense. Ultimately, I think the Badgers just have too much offensive potential for Iowa State to totally stymy them.
71-66 Wisconsin
#3 Texas Tech vs. #11 Notre Dame
Sunday, March 20th 6:10 PM CT, TBS
3 seed Texas Tech (26-9) absolutely routed 14 seed Montana State in their opening game, winning 97-62. For a Red Raider squad that has some issues with offensive consistency, they certainly didn't look like they had any offensive concerns in their first game. Of course, as we learned in conference play, Tech is always at risk of randomly only scoring ~50 points. So that's a concern. 11 seed Notre Dame (24-10) will be playing its third game of the week, as they won their play-in game against Rutgers in exciting, overtime fashion. They then routed 6 seed Alabama to make it to this game. Many thought the Fighting Irish didn't deserve to be in the tournament at all, but so far they are making the most of their opportunity. However, for a team that might be dealing with fatigue, running into the stiff Red Raider defense is not an ideal matchup. I don't expect Notre Dame to score anywhere near its last two totals of 89 and 78. The question will be if they can still score enough to outpace the Red Raiders. On paper, Tech should win this one, and I think the fatigue differential will show itself on top of that. Texas Tech is favored by 7.5 points. I do think it will be closer than that spread, but Tech should ultimately prevail.
73-67 Texas Tech
#3 Purdue vs. #6 Texas
6 seed Texas (22-11) cleared 11 seed Virginia Tech in their first round match up in order to advance to the second round of the tournament. The Hokies were a trendy upset pick in that game, so that was a solid win by the Longhorns. However, they'll face an even greater challenge now as they take on 3 seed Purdue (28-7). The Boilermakers took down 14 seed Yale in their opening round game. Yale kept it somewhat close until the second half when Purdue pulled away. The Boilermakers have had somewhat of an up and down season, and made it to the Big 10 title game before losing to Iowa. Purdue will lean on Jaden Ivey who averages an impressive 17.4 ppg. Texas will lean on its strong defense, which is near the top nationally. Ultimately, I expect the Boilermakers will just be able to out pace the Longhorns in this one. Purdue is favored by 3.5 points.
78-69 Purdue
#1 Arizona vs. #9 TCU
9 seed TCU (21-12) absolutely demolished 8 seed Seton Hall thanks to an early second half run. That run was even more impressive due to TCU's star Mike Miles sitting for most of that stretch thanks to foul trouble. The Horned Frogs will need that offensive and defensive intensity once again if they want a chance against 1 seed Arizona (32-3). The Wildcats have had an exceptionally impressive season, only losing three times and entering this game on a seven game winning streak. Part of what makes the Wildcats so difficult is that they have a very balanced offense, with four players averaging over double digits. That's led by Benedict Mathurin, who averages 17.4 ppg. However, TCU has the benefit of having played in a much tougher conference than the Pac 12, as evidenced by the Big 12 being perfect in their first round games. So we'll see if the Big 12 conference grind pays dividends here for the Horned Frogs. While Mike Miles doing a better job of staying out of foul trouble will be important, I'll be looking for big man Eddie Lampkin to keep balling out, as he's been highly impressive down the stretch. This is a bit of a hot take, but after watching TCU dominate Seton Hall and Arizona sort of slow roast 16 seed Wright State, I like TCU to pull the upset here. Besides, they beat another 1 seed—Kansas—just a few games ago.
73-71 TCU
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Q: Determine if a number being dialed is in the contact list Im trying to write my first android app. Coming from a winmobile phone, there was an option to block my outgoing caller id, not so with android.
Ive got a small app started that will add *67 to outgoing calls the problem is it adds *67 to every call, I dont want to add this to people in my contact list so they can see that its me thats calling. I just want to block my caller Id to unknown numbers
this is all the code so far and its working in the emulator, the basics came from http://androidcookbook.com/Recipe.seam?recipeId=1151
public class OutgoingCallInterceptor extends BroadcastReceiver {

@Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {

    final String originalNumber = intent.getStringExtra(Intent.EXTRA_PHONE_NUMBER);

    String myNumber = originalNumber;
    String msg3 = "Caller Id Already Blocked " + myNumber;
    String msg4 = "Blocking Caller Id " + myNumber;

    if(myNumber.contains("*67") == true)
    {
                Toast.makeText(context, msg3, Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
        this.setResultData(originalNumber);

    } else {
            Toast.makeText(context, msg4, Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
        this.setResultData("*67" + originalNumber);
        final String newNumber = this.getResultData();
        String msg = "Caller Id Blocked - Old number " + originalNumber + ", new number " + newNumber;
        Toast.makeText(context, msg, Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();

    }

 }}

Can someone point me in the right direction here? Im not sure how to check the number im dialing against the contact list

A: what are you asking is that you want to fetch the call log details.You can do so:
Uri UriCalls = Uri.parse("content://call_log/calls");
Cursor cursor = getContentResolver().query(UriCalls, null, null, null, null);

refer this doc for more clearity.

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Students Asked Santa for Books, So This NGO Is Getting Them a Library on Wheels!
Their schools are too cramped up to make space for storing books, and so, this NGO decided to gift them a mobile library instead.
Mantra For Change is an NGO run by two Bengaluru-based engineers Santosh More and Khushboo Awasthi. By adopting schools attended by students from low-income families, they work towards fulfilling their needs and wishes.
Some two years ago, one such request of their students took them by surprise. Around Christmas in 2015, they made the children write letters to Santa, asking him for presents. Instead of the usual toys and candies, a majority of them wished for books. Their schools couldn't afford to have a library.
Santosh and Khushboo knew they had to help them.
Picture for representation only. Source: Flickr
But how? With no space in the already-cramped schools, it would've been impossible to include a library there.
This was when they came up with the idea of setting up a mobile library. They would fill a van with books and take it from one school to the other so that the students could read them.
One of the letters the students wrote. Source: Milaap
"We thought of keeping shared resources so that many students can access the same books. Also, that would be cost-effective as well," Khushboo told Edex Live.
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Getting the books was the easy part, arranging a van to keep them wasn't. The duo then decided to raise funds to help the children get their own mobile library full of colourful storybooks and reading material. They decided to call it FLOW- Fun with Library on Wheels.
They began a crowdfunding campaign online, and are optimistic that with the help of people who believe in their cause, they'll be able to raise enough funds. "We're yet to raise enough money for the van. For the time being, we have used a community centre near KR Market as our library. Students from nearby schools can access resources from there," Khushboo told Edex Live.
If you want to help these children discover the joy of reading, you can donate here.
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Q: How do I distinguish two emails from one string in python using regex I have a string (from a page source) that contains two emails:
From:                               D Hui <dhui@tcmclinic.com>
Sent:                                 Friday, June 18, 2010 12:57 PM

To:                                    'pcox@medcoc.org'
Subject:                               New med approved?

What I need is to pull out the four attributes: SentFrom, SentTo, SentOn, Subject.
With the help on stackoverflow, I am able to get SentOn, I now am stuck on how to distinguish the two emails.
Considering the actual raw text to be parsed could differ from one to one with minors like From may include a prefix (in this case it's D Hui) or may not (like the second email), and To could also be like that, so I really need a bit flexible on the solution.
Thank you very much in advance, I just started python a week ago so please pardon me if the question is too simple or too easy to find a solution online.
At the meantime, I surely will try myself to see if I can figure it out.

A: This is a more general solution that breaks the text into lines. It also uses split and strip to handle the date and subject without a regex.
import re

message_text = """
From:                               D Hui <dhui@tcmclinic.com>
Sent:                                 Friday, June 18, 2010 12:57 PM

To:                                    'pcox@medcoc.org'
Subject:                               New med approved?
"""

email_regex = r"[a-zA-Z0-9_.+-]+@[a-zA-Z0-9-]+\.[a-zA-Z0-9-.]+"
for line in message_text.split('\n'):
    line = line.rstrip()
    if 'From:' in line:
        e_from = re.search(email_regex, line).group(0)
    if 'Sent:' in line:
        e_sent = line.split(':')[1].strip()
    if 'To:' in line:
        e_to = re.search(email_regex, line).group(0)
    if 'Subject:' in line:
        e_subject = line.split(':')[1].strip()

print "e_from    = %s" % e_from
print "e_sent    = %s" % e_sent
print "e_to      = %s" % e_to
print "e_subject = %s" % e_subject

Output
e_from    = dhui@tcmclinic.com
e_sent    = Friday, June 18, 2010 12
e_to      = pcox@medcoc.org
e_subject = New med approved?

The email_regex comes from emailregex.com


Josh Bolotsky served as New Media Director of The Other 98% from 2010-2014, while also assisting various organized progressive efforts as a social media strategist for Agit-Pop Communications. At O98/Agit-Pop, he did work with allies that included 350.org, SEIU, MoveOn.org, CREDO Action, and many others.
Upon leaving Other 98%, he served as Digital Team Lead for the Zephyr Teachout and Tim Wu campaigns for Governor and Lt. Governor of New York. The Teachout-Wu challenge wildly exceeded expectations and won over a third of the vote statewide, despite being outspent forty times over in the primary by Governor Cuomo.
Since the Teachout campaign, Josh has worked as a freelance online and campaign strategy consultant and advisor for people and movements doing vital, interesting or meaningful things. Clients and collaborators have included Ready For Warren, Citizen Engagement Lab, Forecast The Facts, the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, Andrew Boyd, Donaldson Adoption Institute and Yes On Prop F.
His work has been featured/discussed in the New York Times, CBS News, NBC, MSNBC, CNN, The Guardian, the Washington Post, Bloomberg, USA Today, Mashable & The Nation. His writing has been published in the Huffington Post, AlterNet, and the critically acclaimed activist's tactics manual Beautiful Trouble: A Toolbox For Revolution.
You can see a summarized resume/CV here.
Josh wrote a video, Exxon Hates Your Children, and co-devised a surrounding campaign that ruined Exxon's online reputation and presence for months at a time.
Josh helped force the Koch Brothers to back off a disastrous mass media buyout plan.
He has been the target of character assassination by both Glenn Beck and Tucker Carlson.
He has grown a national nonprofit's Facebook page to 1.1 Million fans, and their email list to 315,000 subscribers, organically, on a virtually non-existent budget.
He enjoys vegan chili, and writing about himself in the third person.


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Q: How can I decrypt encrypted value from java like this in nodejs? I am trying to decrypt the encrypted value from java code on nodejs
Below is the encrypt method from java
public class EncryptUtil {
    public static String getKey()
    {
        return "somekeysomekey+)"; //key length 16!Use this on nodejs
    }

    public static String encryptAES(String ID) throws Exception {

        Key secretKeySpec = new SecretKeySpec(getKey().getBytes(), "AES");

        String transform = "AES/ECB/ISO10126Padding";
        String output = "";

        try {
            javax.crypto.Cipher cipher = javax.crypto.Cipher.getInstance(transform);
            cipher.init(javax.crypto.Cipher.ENCRYPT_MODE, secretKeySpec);
            String originStr = ID;

            byte[] input = originStr.getBytes("UTF8");
            byte[] output = cipher.doFinal(input);
            sun.misc.BASE64Encoder encoder = new sun.misc.BASE64Encoder();
            output = encoder.encode(output);
        } catch (Exception e) {
            System.out.println("ERROR: " + e.getMessage());
        }
        return output;
    }
}

//This is how to encrypt from above
//String encryptText = (String) EncryptUtil.encryptAES("something");
//System.out.println(encryptText) ---> "47gPeqm+0lvKb0VNXF29yQ==";

This is my code to decrypt the result of above on nodejs
const crypto = require('crypto');
const key = 'somekeysomekey+)';
const algorithm = 'aes-128-ecb';

function decryptFunc(encryptedStr) {
    const base64Decoded = new Buffer(encryptedStr, 'base64').toString('binary');
    const decipher = crypto.createDecipher(algorithm, key);
    decipher.setAutoPadding(false);

    let result = decipher.update(base64Decoded, 'binary', 'binary');
    result += decipher.final('binary');

    return new Buffer(result).toString('utf8');
};

But my code is not working..
How can I decrypt on nodejs?..

A: I resolved this issue thanks to "CryptoJS" module!
//decryption
import CryptoJS from 'crypto-js';

const key = "somekeysomekey+)";

const decryptParam = function(param) {
    const value = param ? param.replace(' ', '+') : param;
    if (_.isEmpty(value)) {
        return;
    }

    const hexKey = CryptoJS.enc.Hex.parse(new Buffer(key).toString('hex'));
    const decryptOpt = {mode: CryptoJS.mode.ECB, padding: CryptoJS.pad.Iso10126};
    const bytes = CryptoJS.AES.decrypt(value, hexKey, decryptOpt);

    return bytes.toString(CryptoJS.enc.Utf8);
};


Set the scene for springtime merriment.
Set the scene for springtime merriment with fresh air, first blooms, and lots of lively color.
Set the scene for springtime merriment with fresh air, first blooms, and lots of lively color. Host an outdoor party for guests of every age. Choose decorations that are fun to create, then plan a table you can set quickly with brightly patterned paper plates, thus freeing up plenty of time for play, too.
Place a table on the porch or lawn and brighten the seating with cushions in vibrant prints. Capture spring breezes with banners cut from coordinating fabrics and embellished with aviary motifs. The feather tree centerpiece is adorned with cookies that guests will be given to take home. Tree: Seasons of Cannon Falls. Banner fabric: Digs. Pillows: Elizabeth Allen Atelier.
Skip into spring with a carefree party that invites everyone to gather together to enjoy the outdoors. Eager young legs will thrill at the opportunity to jump and run. And everyone will welcome the sweet smell of new grass and the cheerful bursts of color beginning to emerge in the garden.
Hosting outdoors sets a breezy tone and makes it easy for guests to mingle and play. Set a table for lunch and decorate in your own backyard, or invite friends to meet at a local park with plenty of picnic tables. The key is to keep things comfortable and easy. Hold cleanup to a minimum with paper plates in playful colors.
And make time for activities that lighten the heart and allow everyone to enjoy the first warm days of the year. Do keep in mind that egg hunts, hide-and-seek, and sweet take-home treats needn't be just for children; both adults and kids will enjoy a day of play beneath blue skies. After all, come springtime, everything -- and everyone -- is young again.
Let the fresh palette of springtime inspire your party's theme and decor. Coordinate your table colors with flowers in the garden. The white feather tree makes an elegant holder for edible cookie ornaments.
EASTER EGG HUNT: Join in the play. It's as much fun to hide eggs and candy as it is to later help guests seek the sweet treasures you've nestled in the lawn and at the bases of tree trunks. For an alternative to baskets, fill pretty buckets with colorful paper grass and personalize each one with a gift tag. The buckets, once filled with collected treats, can double as favors to be given to guests to take home.
INFORMAL AND FESTIVE: Paper plates and napkins in polka dots and florals brighten the brunch table and minimize cleanup. Plain white paper cups are rubber-stamped to coordinate with the banner's bird motif. A length of pretty wallpaper remnant is used as a table runner, and tiny foiled baskets filled with candy make sweet party favors.
PAPER GOODS, FORKS: Cath Kidston. BASKETS: Seasons of Cannon Falls.
Confections in shapes that signal the season and set the tone for springtime games and outings.
"Greet spring with an eye to what's new, embrace play as a way of seeing."
Hunting for eggs is a perfect occasion for guests of all ages to stretch their legs and play.
A DAY OF FUN: Gather little ones for a visit to a local farm or petting zoo. Take a stroll with friends. Gather little ones for a visit to a local farm or petting zoo. Take a stroll with friends. Go for a drive in the country past fields in which lambs, calves, or foals may be spotted. Egg hunts or games of hide-and-seek allow kids to burn off excitement, and adults to feel young again. Designate areas in the yard, marked with a vintage chalkboard, where all can play.
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Bayanoun (بيانون) est une bourgade du nord de la Syrie qui dépend administrativement du district d'Azaz dans le canton (nahié) de Nobl et le gouvernorat d'Alep. Au recensement de 2004, Bayanoun comptait 3 824 habitants.

Géographie
Bayanoun se trouve au nord-ouest d'Alep et proche de Zahraa et Mayir au nord, et de Haritan au sud.

Notes et références

Village en Syrie


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Taxi Trade Promotions and it's training arm Knowledge Point School has featured regularly in the media since it was founded in 1985. Television Companies from around the world including Argentina, Canada, China, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Korea, Norwegian, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and of course the USA have all filmed features at Knowledge Point School.
Closer to home the School has featured in series "Call me a Cabbie" shown on prime time ITV and repeated on Sky.
Recently the school also featured in the very popular series "The Apprentice" on BBC1.
do it" for the Discovery Channel.
Interest from both the newspapers and radio is also considerable, with articles about the Knowledge of London and the Taxi Trade on LBC Radio, BBC Radio and in "The Financial Times", "New York Times", "Daily Mail", "The Times", "Evening Standard" and several local newspapers over the years.


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