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Luke Bryan is set to become the next country artist to open his own bar/restaurant in downtown Nashville. Luke's new bar will join the number of country artist own bars including Blake Shelton's Ole Red, Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row and Florida Georgia Line's FGL House.
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A 19-year old youth Ali Khodaei in Urmia city died in a hospital after security forces brutally assaulted him.
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A 19-year old youth in Urmia city died in a hospital on Monday after security forces brutally assaulted him last week. Ali Khodaei spent the entire week in a coma because of the severity of injuries. Khodaei suffered from concussion as a result of the beating, reported the website of People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK)
Ali, who was also taking care of his sister, was making a living out of motorcycle delivery chores. A police agent identified as Mostafazadeh beat him up after he failed to show his driver's license. This event happened around Sahar park in Shahrokh Abad districts in Urumia that caused to Ali go to a coma. Ali's body was buried on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.
Many international bodies and human rights activists have raised concerns over the Iranian regime's human rights abuses and violent behavior toward its citizens. The regime has a track record of murdering innocent citizens on false claims. The youth are especially hard hit by the suppressive measures of the regime.
Last week, the regime's security forces in Sistan Baluchistan murdered an 18-year-old youth who was porting fuel to make ends meet and provide the needs of his poor family.
Fuel porting has become a popular job in Sistan and Baluchestan due to poverty. Mainly populated by Sunnis, Sistan and Baluchistan are one of the most deprived and suppressed provinces in Iran.
Nodratzehi is one of many Iranian youths who have resorted to exhaustive and dangerous jobs such as fuel porting to make ends meet. High prices, poverty, and unemployment have forced many Iranians to assume such unofficial occupations.
Fuel porters are often targeted by the Iranian regime's security forces, and many get injured or die as a result of attacks by the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) and border agents.
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Parts One (annual progress), Two (clinical activity data) and the enhanced Part Four (Implant and Trust-, Local Health Board- and unit-level outcomes) are published online here at the registry's dedicated Annual Report website. The NJR's Annual Report website is part of a long-term strategy to share our annual dataset in a more accessible, responsive and timely manner. Part Three (the analyses of outcomes after surgery) continues to be published as a printed report.
These sections provide a general outline of the work of the NJR undertaken in the financial year from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018. As well as providing summary information about the NJR's key data quality indicators of compliance, consent, and linkability, this section includes brief summaries of the work undertaken by the NJR throughout the year and the individual NJR sub-committee reports.
This section provides reports about clinical activity as reported to the NJR as at 28 February 2018. All reports are based on the calendar year 1 January to 31 December 2017. Clinical activity reports under Part Two are interactive, enabling users to view the data in a number of different ways through the use of built-in filters. The reports and accompanying text can also be downloaded as pdf files.
These sections provide an analysis of survivorship for hip, knee, ankle, and shoulder replacements undertaken between 1 April 2003 and 31 December 2017. Part Three is provided both as a printed and an online, electronic PDF document.
This section provides a series of indicators about clinical level activity and the outcomes of surgery at both a Trust/Local Health Board and hospital level. These include indicators of potential outlier performance for both mortality and revision rates in both hip and knee.
This information is also published online as part of the hospital dashboards at www.njrsurgeonhospitalprofile.org.uk.
We continue to include data on implant performance, contrasting between the better performing implants and those that have higher than expected rates of revision and were reported to the MHRA.
The National Joint Registry's Steering Committee (NJRSC) oversees the strategic and operational work programme of the registry. As Chairman, and in the role for the past six years, it is always a pleasure to offer a foreword to our annual report, now showcasing our work in its 15th edition, and to update on significant developments during the previous year 2017/18.
Improving data quality has remained a strategic priority, with continuation of our national data quality audit activity this year. The audit is designed to assess the completeness and quality of data submitted to the registry, as the collection of high quality data is vital to the work of the NJR in providing robust evidence to support decision-making in regard to patient safety, quality standards of care and cost effectiveness of joint replacement surgery. This year the NJR has invested additional resource to support a Data Quality Assurance Team to work with hospitals to ensure their NJR audit tools were completed. We have also begun to consider how we can use automation to facilitate the process and feed back results to hospitals, with encouraging early results. Continuing automation will be a key focus for next year with the aim that it becomes increasingly embedded in each hospital.
This year, Elaine Young and I facilitated a workshop with our key stakeholders, including professional societies, CQC, NHSE, NHS Improvement, manufacturers, MHRA and others, to develop the NJR Strategic Plan for the three year period 2018-2021. The plan sets out key strategic themes which inform our work programme and priorities each year. Our overarching theme - unsurprisingly - is patient safety, but this is supported by other important work areas including information availability and access to NJR data, research, data quality, international collaboration, service development, stakeholder communications and operating model. The plan can be downloaded from the NJR website.
During the year an NJR review group chaired by Matthew Porteous, an NJR Steering Committee Surgeon Representative, undertook a review of the data we collect about joint replacement procedures as part of the Minimum Data Set (MDS). MDS version 7 was completed after extensive consultation with the professional societies and the NJR Regional Clinical Coordinators and went live in June 2018. As well as changes to the data we collect to reflect evolution in clinical practice and advances in implant technology, work also included an upgrade of the user interface on the data entry application.
The collection of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) remains a priority for the NJR. This year we commenced the regular six-month follow-up of shoulder joint replacement procedures for patients who had undergone surgery after 1 October 2016. Three- year follow-up will begin in 2019. Work is ongoing to finalise outcomes from the five-year follow-up of hip and knee PROMs and a newly convened working group will consider the future strategy for NJR PROMs.
Work on development of NJR information and feedback systems has included the reclassification and re- structuring of the NJR's component database. The NJR has collaborated with the German registry and key stakeholders, including suppliers, on this important area of work and reclassification of hip, knee and shoulder devices will be completed in 2018/19. Also, enhancements to the NJR Clinician Feedback and Management Feedback systems and Consultant Level Reports have ensured we continue to improve the way the NJR provides information to our stakeholders.
• Work with Northgate Public Services and the University of Sheffield in the final security testing and live implementation of the Data Access Portal as a key mechanism for data access for NJR stakeholders.
• Work with the Universities of Sheffield and Bristol to deliver the web-enabled version of a Patient Decision Aid tool to enable shared decision-making between health professionals, patients and their families in considering hip or knee replacement.
• Redevelop the NJR website to make it more engaging and easier to navigate, with a specific portal of useful information for patients and their carers.
• Implement the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) report recommendations regarding the implantation of wrong prostheses during joint replacement surgery. The NJR welcomes the HSIB report and is already working to take forward the related action regarding the NJR database alert mechanism, to further enhance patient safety.
During this reporting period, there have been a number of changes to the NJRSC membership. Members leaving the NJRSC included patient representative member Sue Musson and industry representatives, Nick Wishart and Michael Green. My sincere thanks to them all - Sue for her exemplary work as a patient 'champion' and her support in raising awareness of the patient perspective at many of our NJR events; and Nick and Michael for their advice and input on behalf of orthopaedic implant manufacturers.
Members who were granted extensions to their membership of the NJRSC included: Mr Peter Howard and Professor Amar Rangan, surgeon members, until May 2020 and May 2021 respectively; Mr Rob Hurd, NHS Trust management representative until June 2020; Professor Mark Wilkinson, public health/epidemiology representative to January 2022 and Gillian Coward, patient representative to September 2022.
Also Mr Martyn Porter, NJR Vice Chairman and Medical Director, was granted an extension to his membership until December 2018, when his final term will come to an end. Work is now underway with the Department of Health Appointments Team to recruit Martyn's successor, as well as a new patient member to replace Sue Musson.
New member appointments included Professor Mike Reed as a surgeon representative, Professor Karen Barker as Practitioner with Special Interest in Orthopaedics representative and Sandra Lawrence and Jeff Stonadge, as Orthopaedic Implant Manufacturer representatives. I would like to take the opportunity to welcome all these new members to the NJRSC and look forward to working with them in the future.
I would also like to thank Ananda Nanu for his considerable contribution this year as a co-opted member of the NJRSC in his capacity as BOA President, which has been significant to the NJR in continuing our valued relationship with the orthopaedic profession. I look forward to welcoming his successor who takes up post from September.
Also I would like to end by thanking all members of the NJRSC and sub-committees, for their valuable contribution, support and enthusiasm. In particular in his final term, my special thanks to Mr Martyn Porter, for his valuable contribution and unstinting dedication in undertaking the role of NJR Medical Director as the first appointee to this post. I have greatly appreciated his advice and tremendous support. Also, my thanks to the Chairs of each of the NJR sub-committees for their hard work and insight. Without their commitment and effort the NJR would not be the world leading and ground-breaking arthroplasty register that it is. I would encourage you to read and review the reports from each committee chairman at www.njrreports.org.uk where they provide strategic oversight and professional awareness into key work areas.
Finally, my thanks go to Elaine Young, our tireless NJR Director and her team, as well as our NJR contract partners Northgate Public Services (UK) Ltd and the University of Bristol for all their hard work and efforts throughout the year in progressing the NJR work agenda.


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The Society Pages is a twice-monthly column about stories and feelings, through a sociopolitical lens. Because these are analyses of full narratives rather than reviews, they almost certainly contain spoilers for major plot points and narrative elements. Proceed with caution. Today: The CW's Jane the Virgin (including comments up to episode 3.18).
Here at Genretastic, we spend quite a bit of time on superheroes, speculative fiction, and general geekery. In The Society Pages, though, I hope to stretch some of our nerdy little hands into the other genres as well; these stories that follow certain shapes, these beloved character archetypes. So while this may be the first time you see me digging into telenovelas and romance novels, I doubt it will be the last. I admit, however, that my forays into romance have been sporadic and largely unguided; I don't have the chops for this genre in the ways I do for others. So while I have some theoretical perspective from my time in library school and the years since, I'm not always as well-versed as I'd like to be. I always accept recommendations!
One of my favorite examples, though, is not a book, but television. Jane the Virgin first aired on the CW in October of 2014, and it wasn't until well into that first season that I actually gave it a chance. You can hardly blame me; the initial synopsis (a young virgin woman is artificially inseminated by her gynecologist at her first PAP smear) sounds utterly ridiculous. But over time, more and more people whose opinions I trusted encouraged me to give it a chance, and I'm so glad they did. Because like a fair amount of romance, buried in the predictable structure (some kind of surprising meet-cute, some kind of outrageous conflict, some kind of more-or-less expected resolution) there's a lot going on. Jane's sexuality isn't as simple as being a waiting-for-marriage virgin; there are family dynamics with her mother and grandmother, a romantic streak a mile wide, a safe but maybe a little boring fiance, and surprise! A virgin pregnancy. As she navigates her relationships in light of the baby, deciding whether to keep it, whether to have a relationship with the father, and her place in her family (oh, and by the way, her long-lost father returns to her life at the same time), the show explores an extraordinary number of angles on the whole question of abstinence, female sexuality, and unplanned pregnancy. And that's just Jane.
The show's larger focus is on families: blended, non-traditional, toxic, and healing families. Jane's immediate family consists of her very-Catholic immigrant grandmother and her vivacious and somewhat wild mother, her telenovela-star father, and the two men who, in their turn, parent her young son. His biological father is the source of a fair bit of the telenovela drama: murders, missing family members, long-lost twins, mistaken identities, and about as many plot twists as you can imagine. And yet, as the show develops, a strong extended family forms, one that, if not always close, is generally supportive and caring.
The show doesn't shy away from current events, either. Jane's abuela begins the show as an undocumented immigrant, and her very real fears about that are addressed with a tenderness that's hard to find in most media. She gets her green card eventually, but being set in Miami, there's no shortage of others in similar circumstances, and eventually, a truly heart-rending scene shows a now three-year-old Mateo asking, "Mama, why don't some people want [abuela] in this country?" After a moment to compose herself, Jane tries to explain.
If you're unfamiliar with romance as a genre, it may surprise you to find this kind of depth in a story that takes its shape from dramatic telenovelas and predictable romance plot tropes, but part of what makes Jane the Virgin so phenomenal is that it leaves room to remind us that there are many, many romance novels and stories that contain the same kinds of cultural finesse. Some of the earliest romance novels, of course, are scathing critiques of the place of women in society. Even the oft-maligned paperback bodice-rippers hold an important place in the sexual revolution and the movement toward greater sexual freedom for women. Beyond this wide lens, though, as genre readers all, we should remember that although they may come in familiar packages, most stories have something in them that feels imminently true. The reasons genres endure is that those familiar, comforting packages often hold precisely what we need to feel whole. Romance is no exception.
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After making fans cry in the critically praised Fruitvale Station (2013) and wooing us as new Human Torch in this year's Fantastic Four reboot, actor Michael B. Jordan is gearing up to wow yet again in Creed, a spin-off of the Rocky film series which started in 1976. Directed by Ryan Coogler (Fruitvale Station) and produced by Rocky's creator Sylvester Stallone, Creed is the seventh film in the Rocky canon. In the film, Jordan plays the son of the world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, Adonis Johnson Creed. He travels to Philadelphia, meets Rocky Balboa and decides he wants to be trained by the famous, albeit aged, pro boxer. As promotions for the movie have shown, the actor looks fantastic and incredibly fit for Creed, which begs the question, did Michael B. Jordan really box in Creed ? His training routine must've been intense.
In many ways, Creed is a major departure from its predecessors. For one, it's the first of the Rocky franchise not written by Stallone. But even more interesting, as noted by the Wall Street Journal, is the nod to modern-day change, as Creed moves to the neighborhoods of young black people and away from Rocky's focus on the the working-class, primarily white neighborhoods of Philadelphia. The result is a new type of Rocky movie for today's ever-diverse millennial generation. But one way the movie pays tribute to the franchise? By having star Jordan get in amazing shape to play Adonis, and learn to box for the part.
"[Training] differed from week to week, but some days it would be boxing and weight lifting. Some days it would just be boxing and cardio. I worked out two to three times a day. I ate five to six times a day, every two and a half hours. I drank about a gallon and a half of water every day. Just doing that consistently for about 10 or 11 months, you see a physical change!"
Jordan used music to help him concentrate at the gym, listing three albums in particular: A$AP Rocky's At. Long. Last A$AP, Drake's If You're Reading This It's Too Late, and Big Sean's Dark Sky Paradise. And in an interview with New York Times, it was revealed that Jordan spent a year preparing for his role as Adonis, putting on 24 pounds of muscle for the role. So yes, it's really all him you see in the film; director Coogler said Jordan fought real fighters and had no body doubles in Creed.
"That was him taking real punches," Coogler told the Times. "That was all Mike." According to the director, that meant that Jordan was "routinely bloodied, bruised and dizzy." Ouch! To help his body recover from the intensity, the actor told the Times that he took ice baths and did a very frightening-looking Chinese therapy known as Gua sha.
It's safe to say Jordan's journey from regular hottie to extra buff babe was no joke, but all of his hard works seems to have paid off to create one exciting film. Creed opens in theaters Nov. 25, which is pretty incredible timing, because what better inspiration is there to help us get out of our post-Thanksgiving food comas?


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to the memory of Kei Kumai (1. June 1930 - 23. May, 2007)
It was a quite unconventional marketing strategy which enabled me to see this film on DVD just a few weeks after its theatrical premiere in India.
There are films which are hard to find on big screens of my country. It is especially sad in the case of Aparna Sens films like Mr. and Mrs. Iyer or The Japanese Wife because these films seem to me made for the big screen but as well for the collective experience in a film theatre.
In such situations I use a trick. I dream myself into the architecture of the most beautiful film-theatres I once knew. Some of them are not existing anymore and others are changed into something different. That helps me to image like a film how The Japanese Wife would appear on a big screen.
One can love the films by Aparna Sen just because of its sophisticated cinematic storytelling. But after several times watching of these films they are also tight nets of many cinematic ideas and different narrative methods. Beside the things the films are telling about there are also hints to the cinematic reception itself.
Konkona Sen Sharma and Rahul Boses characters in Mr. and Mrs. Iyer are on one side fictive characters in a fiction film. But the characters situation in this fiction pushes them to a role of a married couple. That makes them as well visible as actors who perform for us.
Especially Rahul Bose as Raja, a photographer is someone who realises something and records it. Through his profession but as well through the fact he is condemned to a certain passivity he seems to me as a mid-man between the film and the audience.
Rahul Bose as Snehamoy an arithmetic teacher in a village of the impressing river landscape of the Sunderbans has a likely double function: as a figure in a fictive tale but also as someone who imagines a person through letters, photographs and a few phone calls. He never meets this person physically like the spectator who never will meet the characters of this film. Snehamoy is also someone whom is told something, the story of another life which he compares with own reflections and own experiences.
The main plot tells about the long relation ship between the Bengali Snehamoy and the Japanese woman Miyage. For financial and family reasons they are never able to meet each other in person. Their relationship is nourished only by an intense exchange of letters, pictures, gifts and a few phone calls. Finally this pen friendship turns even into a marriage. She sends him a ring with her name imprinted and he sends her bangles and red colour for her hair (the Hindu sign for a married woman).
Like in her earlier films like Yugant (What the Sea said, 1995) or Paromitar Ek Din (House of Memories, 2000) Aparna Sen works at the beginning of The Japanese Wife with changing the perspective between past and present.
We see Snehamoy in the first shot talking with Miyage on the phone. It is the last phone call with Miyage. They have problems problems with communication (they talk English) and finally the line fails. That is as well an introduction into an almost musical repeated theme which is varied sometimes funny and sometimes sad. It reminds me in the theme of the always-drunken father in Ozus last film Samma no aji (An Autumn Afternoon, 1962) which is varied at the beginning with a lot of humour and at the end with deep melancholia. At all Aparna Sen works here with a lot repeated themes which are always varied.
We follow a big wooden package on its way from a container station to a ferry and finally on a riksha to the house Snehamoy lives in. For a short while the film jumps between the past (Snehamoy and Miyage are reciting their early letters) and the present of the package which finally reaches Snehamoy. The package is a gift from Miyage for the 15th. anniversary of their marriage.
The films narration jumps again into the past and through letters (over voice) and short vignettes it introduces the relationship of them and some persons which will become important for the film.
Snehamoy is an orphan since his childhood. His parents were killed by a flood. He is raised by his aunt whom is called by him affectionately "Mashi"
And Mashi (Moushumi Chatterjee) lives alone and has no children. She might even be a widow. During this flashbacks there appears another person who will disappear from the narration for a while and reappears as an important figure in the film. It is the young girl Sandhya (Raima Sen) the daughter of Mashis best friend and the aunt´s god child. Mashi intended to marry her with Snehamoy but he is already married with Miyage.
We learn about Snehamoy more than what is told in his letters while Miyage is only present in short scenes which take place in Japan and in her letters. She is half an orphan and lives with her sick mother and she is as as introverted like Snehamoy. The scenes with Miyage appear as well as imaginations of Snehamoy. Miyages Japan appears as engrossed
Sometimes we see Snehamoy sitting by the river while we hear his voice reciting a letter to Miyage. We feel how he compares Miyages experiences with his own ones. And he looks into the wide landscape like a character in a film by John Ford or a figure in the paintings of Caspar David Friedrich. The fact that is is not always accurate in his images of Miyage is a source of comic, tragic comical and finally tragic events.
When the film closes its flashbacks all important persons are introduced. There are some episodes unusually funny for a film by Aparna Sen. And Snehamoys marriage with a far distant foreigner is a source of mock by the villagers and affectionate teasings by his aunt.
Around the middle of the film there is a competition in kite flying, a moment which seems to be floating over the narration's gravitation and is like an intermission in the story. The skillfulness of the men who make an effort to control their slight paper kites through tangling twines is also an image for Aparna Sens virtuosity in handling different formal and narrative elements.
In-between Sandhya returns to the film ´s narration. She is now a widow and has a nine years old son called Paltu. The relatives of her late husband refuse to deal with a widow with a child.
The characters are what they are but at the same time they appear how each of them imagine the others. That includes also Snehamoys feelings for Miyage. The feeling is genuine but the distance between them leaves space for projection.
The film tells about the life of its characters but as as well of their longings for a life they are not able to live.
Mashi has in Sandhya an imagined daughter, with Snehamoy an imagined son and with Palto a grandson while just Miyage remains for her a kind of abstract. 36 Chowinghee lane (1981), Paraoma (1985), Sati (1989), Yugant (1995) or 15 Park Avenue (2005) dealt in different kinds with almost hopeless isolated women. What the lonely characters in Mr. and Mrs. Iyer or The Japanese Wife let them appear less desparate than in Aparna Sens earlier mostly deep sad films is their ability to imagine or longing for a happier life in a companionship. Meenakshi and Raja in Mr. and Mrs. Iyer are not really experiencing a romance but they are allowed to dream about things they can not live in reality. The characters in The Japanese Wife like Sandhya for example are outsiders but under Mashis care they experience affection and fellowship. There is even a hint that Sandhya falls in love with Snehamoy but it is never mentioned in words.
Maschis affection for Sandhya is as well a reflection of her own fate. The same with Snehamoys affection for Paltu. Like in the bus scene in Mr. and Mrs. Iyer here are as well correspondences between different times of a human life through which the characters define their relationships with each other.
Snehamoy learns that Miyage is seriously ill and that she lost her mother. This situation causes comic and tragic episodes.
Snehamoy consults an Ayurveda physician, a homeopath and a friend who runs a pharmacy for getting diagnosis or medicine he can send to Miyage. His absurd alacrity to get her healed without even knowing the exact disease is touching and funny at the same time. There is again a phone call which tells for the last time in a comical way about their difficulties to communicate with each other in spoken words.
When Snehamoy finally learns that Miyage has cancer the humour of the film disappears like sunlight behind clouds.
Unforgettable remains for me the Snehamoys travel to Kolkata for consulting a cancer specialist recommended to him by his friend the apothecary. While the medicine watches anxious the diagnosis of Miyages disease he asks for Miyage in person. It seems Snehamoy becomes aware of Miyages absence and probably aware of the hopelessness to help her from here. Suddenly Rahul Boses face changes like the weather in this film (A heavy storm is raising). His face shows an idea of resignation. There is again a phone call between him and Miyage. A likely situation which made me laughing aloud in earlier scenes becomes now one of the saddest moments of the film. While he phones the storm is getting more intense with blizzards and thunder. The effort to keep up a relationship over a far distance and in a language strange to both of them is now obvious. The kind Bose is struggling with tears let him become again the little boy who lost his parents during a likely storm. And when finally the line fails again Snehamoy becomes a close relative to the lonely persons who populate Aparna Sens earlier films. During his way home in the middle of the storm he appears as a lost soul. At home the local doctor declares that Snehamoy suffers under pneumonia. The ferry service is out of work because of the storm and the medicine can´t be approached. Like an helpless child Snehamoy lays in the bed. bed. Sandhya nurses him and cools off his feverish head. In his feverish delirium he calls the name of Miyage while Sandhya is nursing him.
In this moment Sandhya appears as another tragic character in this film. He who is going to die and she who is already not existing anymore in the mind of the dying.
A cut and we see Paltu playing on the veranda. The weather is more friendly and promises hope which will be disappointed. Than - another cut to Snehamoys room. We see Mashi crying on Snehamoys empty bed. Another woman is present and another one consoles the mourning Mashi. Two other women (friends or neighbours are standing in from of the entrance. Sandhya sits in the door frame exhausted and tired. Snehamoys death fragmented this family like fellowship again into lonely individuals. Just this image (which reminds me again in John Ford) is an excellent example of Aparna Sens visual thinking.
As the film tells about widows and orphans the epilogue focuses on two widows. We see Miyage (whose head is shaved in the tradition of Hindu-widows devoted to their late husband) taking the same way of the big package at the beginning of the film: on the ferry and finally on a rickshaw to the house Snehamoy lived in. Sandhya the other widow who lost the second time someone awaits her. This almost wordless encounter leads the film to its calm final point. How those women are entering the room of the dead in which letters, photographs and accessories appear as crystallised traces of a human life. It is a quite echo of the grieve which connects the two women. There is an unspoken solidarity like between the young Paromita and the dying Sarnaka in Aparna Sens Paromitar Ek Din.
What shall I say more about the film which is with Mr. and Mrs. Iyer my dearest one by Aparna Sen without using a cheap and quick superlative.
Yes, I have lived in and with this film for a while.
(provisorily translation from the German text which will be published in shomingeki No. 23, January 2011)
Here is the german version
Labels: Aparna Sen, Indian Cinema, shomingeki No. 23 print issue (engl. Translation)
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The Films of Dang Nhat Minh
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photo hommage to Terrence Malick by Thérese Gonzal...


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Evra: Juventus the right choice for me
TURIN, Italy (AP) — New Juventus defender Patrice Evra is confident he has chosen the right club after having to leave Manchester United for undisclosed personal reasons.
Evra signed a two-year contract with Juventus earlier this month, bringing to an end an eight-year spell at Old Trafford.
"I had to leave Manchester for personal reasons," Evra said at his official presentation on Thursday. "Three months before the end of the season I asked my agents to start talking with other clubs. When Juventus came in for me I immediately said it was the right choice.
"For me, Juventus really represents the culture of winning every match. For me, winning every match isn't pressure, it's something normal. If you're not ready to accept criticism when you don't win then you don't belong at all in a club like Juventus. I had that culture at Manchester and I want to have it too at Juventus, at any cost."
Juventus paid United 1.2 million pounds ($2 million) but the transfer fee will increase to 1.5 million pounds ($2.5 million) if the Italian club qualifies for the 2015-16 Champions League.
The club is playing in Europe's premier club competition again this year, while it is also targeting a fourth successive Serie A title.
Evra lifted the Champions League trophy once with Manchester United, where he also five league titles, and the 33-year-old insisted he is still hungry for more success.
"I won the title three times in a row with Manchester United, but to win it four times is even more difficult so that's already a good challenge," Evra said. "Then there's the Champions League too, which is a really beautiful competition, really wonderful to play in, but really difficult."
Manchester United endured a difficult campaign under manager David Moyes last season as it struggled to cope in the wake of Alex Ferguson's departure. Moyes was sacked towards the end of the season and Louis Van Gaal is now at the helm, fresh off leading the Netherlands to the semifinals of the World Cup.
Evra refused to elaborate on why he left United but said he was not let go, that the club wanted to keep him.
"I had to leave for personal reasons," he said. "Manchester United wanted to make me club captain. I also spoke to Van Gaal, who was very disappointed I was leaving. It was my choice. It was also difficult for Juventus because (United) really didn't want me to leave."
At Juventus, Evra will again be part of a club reeling from the departure of a much-loved manager after Antonio Conte quit and was replaced by Massimiliano Allegri.
"I was on holiday, the news hit me quite a bit," Evra said. "How is it possible that a coach who wanted you at all costs suddenly leaves?
"But at the end I'm still very happy with my choice. I thought maybe Juve will lose a bit of stability but then I thought no, managers come and go but the club remains forever."
Italian football has struggled with the problem of racism and the issue again sparked headlines recently following comments made by a leading candidate for the presidency of the Italian football federation.
Evra, a black Frenchman, has endured problems in the past, most notably when he was racially abused by Luis Suarez, who was banned for eight matches as a result.
"Racism is difficult to fight, I've already had some problems with it," the France defender said. "It's a problem which stems from ignorance.
"I don't understand why some people still compare other people because they have a different color. Maybe they fear the other person? It's sad to be here and to talk about it."


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Winter Olympics: Russian skater Kamila Valieva to learn Olympics fate after doping hearing
By AP • Updated: 11/02/2022
Kamila Valieva of the Russian Olympic Committee competes in the women's team free skate program during the figure skating competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Feb. 7, 2022 - Copyright AP Photo/David J. Phillip
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's right to compete in the women's event at the Beijing Olympics will be decided at an urgent hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The International Testing Agency — on behalf of the IOC -- said Friday it would fight a decision by Russia's anti-doping agency to allow the 15-year-old Valieva to skate. The Russian agency had provisionally banned Valieva this week because she failed a doping test in December.
Valieva is the heavy favorite in her event which begins Tuesday after setting world record scores this season and landing the first quad jump by a women at an Olympics.
The ITA confirmed reports that Valieva tested positive for the banned substance trimetazidine at the Russian national championships in St. Petersburg six weeks ago.
The positive test was flagged by a laboratory in Sweden only on Tuesday — the day after Valieva helped the Russians win the team event and just hours before the medal ceremony, which was then postponed. Whether the Russians will lose their gold medal in the team event will be decided later.
The legal handling of Valieva's case started with an immediate interim ban from the Beijing Olympics imposed by the Russian agency, known as RUSADA, which oversaw testing at the national championships.
On Wednesday, a RUSADA disciplinary panel upheld her appeal to overturn the skater's interim ban.
The urgent hearing at CAS will only consider the question of the provisional ban at these games, said the ITA which is prosecuting on behalf of the IOC.
"The IOC will exercise its right to appeal and not to wait for the reasoned decision by RUSADA, because a decision is needed before the next competition the athlete is due to take part in," the testing agency said.
Though Valieva is at the heart of the case, as a 15-year-old she has protections in the sports' rule book – the World Anti-Doping Code. Under these guidelines she could ultimately receive just a simple reprimand.
When a minor is implicated in doping rules violations, the focus of the mandatory investigation turns to her entourage, such as coaches and team doctors.
"We have 100% policy against doping. And clearly, we will pursue all doping cases to the end," IOC spokesman Mark Adams said.
"But clearly in this specific case, it is an active case, and we are waiting for it to be fully seen to the end, and it would be wrong of anyone to make any comment on this, actually particularly because we are talking about a case of a minor, a protected person. I think people need to be a little bit careful with their kind of wild speculation on an active case."
Valieva will likely be disqualified from her Russian national title in December but could still be cleared to compete in Beijing next week.
Russia is competing in the Beijing Olympics as ROC, short for Russian Olympic Committee, without its anthem or flag. That's because of the fallout from years of doping disputes including steroid use and cover-ups at the 2014 Winter Olympics, which Russia hosted.
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Mr. Nicomed M. Bohay
Nicomed Bohay is the Managing Director of Private Agricultural Sector Support (PASS), an innovative Agri finance development institution that has a vision of improving the quality of life for small-scale agribusiness entrepreneurs in Tanzania by facilitating their access to financial and business development services. Nicomed has over 20 years' experience in agricultural finance with background in banking. He had previously worked as the Head of Agribusiness at CRDB Bank PLC where he facilitated a multi-billion credit investments covering a wide range of agricultural commodities value chain from farmers' level to large enterprises. He is a member of the investment committee of SAGCOT CTF and had also previously served as member of the Board of Trustees of Agricultural Inputs Trust Fund (AGITF).
Nicomed is the holder of Bachelor degree in Business Management from University of Mysore, India and Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from University of Leicester, U.K. and certificates for short courses on Agricultural Finance at Imperial College, London and Wits Business School, Johannesburg, and Kenyan School of Monetary Studies in Nairobi.
Anna Shanalingigwa
Anna is Chief Operations Officer of Private Agricultural Sector Support (PASS), an innovative Agri finance development institution that has a vision of improving the quality of life for small-scale agribusiness entrepreneurs in Tanzania by facilitating their access to financial and business development services. Anna has over 17 years of experience of working in the Private and Development Sector in Local and International Organizations
She has experience in managing and leading finance and operations teams in different countries enabling her work with culturally diverse teams. Anna is a results oriented experience in managing partnerships with implementers, undertaking capacity assessments of implementing partners, project and budget development, funds disbursements, financial monitoring and reporting and periodic evaluation to phase-out.
Anna is Associate Certified Public Accountants - ACPA (T) and a registered member of Tanzania National Board of Accountants and Auditors, She holds Advanced Diploma In Accountancy (Equivalent to Bachelors of Accounting) from Tanzania Institute of Accountancy, and a Masters in Consulting Processes obtained at ESAMI – (East and Southern Africa Management Institute – Tanzania).
Mr. Killo Lussewa
Mr. Killo Lussewa is the Director of Business Development joined PASS Project in 2002, he is among the first employees of PASS Trust with over 18 years' experience in Agribusiness Development support to SME and agricultural finance with background in Finance and Banking.
He worked at several positions within PASS from junior Business Development Officer to Managerial position. Before joined PASS, Killo worked as an accountant with various private companies. Within PASS he managed to facilitate multi-billion projects in agricultural sector covering a wide range of agricultural commodities value chain from farmers' level to large enterprises.
He is a chairman of the technical team for supporting a PPP project supported by DANIDA to formulate a special purpose vehicle to run a fish landing site company in Kigoma Tanzania.
Killo is the holder of Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Majoring in Banking and Finance from University of Mzumbe, Tanzania and Certificates in Agricultural Finance at various colleges outside and inside the country.
Mr. Lucas Solomon
Director of Finance and Administration
Mr. Lucas Solomon is the Director of Finance and Administration with over twenty years of experience in accounting, finance, microfinance, treasury management, credit guarantee, management and audit. Lucas joined PASS Trust on 1st August, 2009 as Director of Finance and Administration. Before joining PASS Trust he worked in different capacities with various local and international organizations. He started off his microfinance/banking career with Vision Fund Tanzania Microfinance Bank (formerly known as SEDA) as a head of internal audit before crossing to finance and administration department as a Director of Finance and Administration.
Mr. Tamim Amijee
Director of Agribusiness Innovation Centre
Tamim joined PASS Trust in 2018 as Director of Agriculture Innovation Centre with over 30 years' experience in private sector and community development in Tanzania. Before he joined PASS Trust, Tamim worked as Manager and Consultant for numerous commercial, public and community investment and development projects in different sectors across the country. His primary focus is on promoting domestic value-addition of local agricultural produce and natural resources through use of local skills, appropriate technology, locally suitable project structure/model and development of domestic consumer markets. In the past, he has been a member of the Tax Appeals Board and chairperson of Tanzania Chamber of Commerce (TCCIA) in Dar es Salaam. He holds a Master of Science in Community Economic Development from Southern New Hampshire University, USA and Bachelor of Science in Economics from University of London, currently is finalizing a Master of Arts in Revenue Laws and Administration from University of Dar es Salaam. In addition, he is a trained expert in Project and Programme Cycle Management for Corporates, Government, Public Agencies and Non-Government Organizations.
Mr. Hagai Maleko
Hagai Maleko joined PASS Trust in 2009 as Senior Accountant with 10 years' experience in Financial Management on donor funded projects with background in Financial Accounting. Before joined PASS Trust he worked as Project Accountant with World Vision Tanzania, Sustainable Moshi Programme, MS Tanzania (Danish Volunteer service), Agricultural Sector Programme Support (ASPSII) and as Financial Coordination with Royal Danish Embassy. In 2016 he was promoted to Finance Manager with PASS Trust. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Commerce (BCOM), majoring in Accounting from University of Dar es Salaam. He is a Certified Public Accountant CPA(T) and member of the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA). Hagai also holds Certificates in Financial Management and Good Governance, Financial Management for Donor Funded among other in and outside the country.
Mr. Richard Bruno
Business Development Manager AIC (Strategy and Innovation)
Richard Bruno joined PASS Trust in January 2016 with vast experience in Development Projects as Business Development Manager focusing on Strategy and Innovation under Agricultural Innovation Centre. Before joined PASS Trust he worked with NAFAKA Project (under Feed the Future program) as Deputy Component Lead, as Senior Program Officer with SWISS AID Tanzania and Winrock International (USAID funded project) as Private Sector Lead, African Institute for Capacity Development (JICA funded Project) as Tanzania Program Officer and National Microfinance Bank as SME Credit Officer. Richard is the holder of Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Tumaini University and Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture General from University of Sokoine, Postgraduate Diploma in Management. He also holds Certificates in Value Chain Development (grains) and Project Planning and Management.
Ms. Leah Mwakang'ata
Leah Mwakang'ata joined PASS Trust on 09Th September, 2019 as Business Development Manager. Prior to her current role, she worked at CRDB Bank as Principal relationship manager at Corporate Banking having over Twelve 12 years' experience in the Banking industry. She holds Masters of Business Administration from Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI). Bachelor of Business majoring in Management and Marketing from Edith Cowan University-Western Australia. Advance Diploma of business from Perth Institute of Business and Technology Perth in Western Australia.
Ms. Safia Mbamba
Manager Monitoring and Evaluation
Safia Mbamba is the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, she joined PASS Trust October 2010, as Senior Business Development Officer Morogoro Branch with over 10 years' experience in Private Sector Development. In 2012 she was promoted to Zonal Manager covering Morogoro, Dodoma, Singida, Coast, Dar es Salaam, Unguja and Pemba Regions and in 2016 she was promoted to Monitoring and Evaluation Manager. Before joining PASS Trust she worked with The Netherland Development Organization SNV, Rural livelihood Development Company (RLDC) and Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA). Safia holds a Bachelor's of Science Degree and Masters of Science Degree in Agriculture, both from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA). She also holds Certificates in International Project Management, International Monitoring and Evaluation of Development Projects, International Project Cycle Management, Integrating Gender Perspective in Private Sector Development Programmes, General Tools and Concepts in Agribusiness SME Development, Facilitation and Advisory skills course, Business Management Skills Training, among others.
Mr Hamisi Mmomi
Hamisi Mmomi joined PASS Trust in May 2016 as Business Development Manager with over 13 years' experience in Banking Industry and more than 5 years' in Agricultural Finance. Before joining PASS Trust Hamisi worked as the Relationship Manager-Agri-Commercial at NMB Bank PLC, as Branch Manager with Azania Bank Ltd as well as Branch Manager at Ecobank Tanzania Ltd. He is a member of the Tanzania Institute of bankers. Hamisi holds of Bachelor degree of Commerce and Management (Hons) majoring in Finance – Banking from University of Dar es salaam, Associateship Diploma in Banking from Tanzania Institute of Banker as well as Certificates among many others on Agribusiness Management Programme and Greening the Growth.
Ms. Fia Molander
Technical Advisor for Environmental and Social Sustainability
Fia joined PASS Trust in February 2019 in the role of Technical Advisor for Environmental and Social Sustainability. She specialises in responsible production and sourcing of agricultural commodities and has experience of sustainability challenges linked with all stages in supply chains, from smallholder producers to large international traders and manufacturers. Previously she advised agribusinesses of sustainability risks in their supply chains, working on policy development, supply chain management and mapping. Fia has an academic background in Science and has investigated institutional factors shaping unsustainable practises in small-scale farming and fishing and researched options for alternative livelihoods in an East African context. She holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and a Master of Science Degree (MSc) from Stockholm University.
Ms. Elitha Naimani
Human Resource and Administration Manager
Elitha Godwin Naimani is the Human Resource and Administration Manager of Private Agricultural Sector Support (PASS), which aim in improving the quality of life through agribusiness transformation in Tanzania. Elitha has over 10 years' experience in Human Resources Management from various Institutions. She had previously worked with Tanzania Electricity Supply Company (TANESCO), AAR and Barclays Bank. She is an active member of Human Resources Society of Tanzania (HRSTA), and a certified trained for Total Quality Management.
Elitha is the holder of Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Management from Institute of Social Work, Masters Science in Human Resources Management at Mzumbe University and certificates for short courses on Global Human Resources at NILERD in India, KAIZEN Skills at Civil Servant in Singapore, Contract Management and Managing Training Function in OMEGA South Africa.
Mr. Dickson Hyera
Audit, And Risk Manager
Dickson Hyera joined PASS Trust October 2017 as Internal Audit,Risk And Compliance Manager. Previously he worked with KCB Bank Tanzania where he was heading the Audit Function and also with CRDB Bank Plc as a Manager for Internal Audit, among others. He has also worked as business consultant, trainer and advisor with support services on areas of audit and risk, good governance, finance and accounting as well as tax management for over thirteen years. Dickson holds a Master of Science in Finance from University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from University of Dar es Salaam and Postgraduate Diploma in Tax Management from Institute of Finance Management, Dar es Salaam. Professionally, he is an Accountant, Member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants – ACCA (UK and Wales) and he is a Registered Tax Consultant with Tanzania Revenue Authority.
Ms. Hadija Seif
Zonal Manager - Morogoro
Hadija Seif Ngajima first joined PASS in 2011 as trainee and in 2015 she was employed as Business Development Officer Arusha Branch. Before joined PASS Trust worked as Processing Plant Manager with Interchick Company Limited and Tanzania Pride Meat between 2003 to 2010. In 2016 she was promoted to Zonal Manager for Morogoro Office covering Coastal Zone regions of Morogoro, Dodoma, Singida, Coast, Dar es Salaam, Unguja and Pemba. She is a holder of Master Degree in Business Administration majoring Agribusiness and Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Management both from Sokoine University of Agriculture Morogoro Tanzania. Hadija also holds a Certificate in Public Private Partnership.
Ms. Hellen Wakuganda
Zonal Manager – Arusha
Hellen Wakuganda is a PASS Trust Zonal Manager in the North Eastern Zone covering Arusha, Manyara, Tanga and Kilimanjaro regions. She joined PASS in 2005 as Business Development Officer fresh from University. In December 2012 she was promoted to Zonal Manager for Arusha Office. She is a holder of Master's Degree in Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (MEED) from University of Dar-es-salaam and Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA). She also holds Certificates Accounting, Financial models, Business plan Development, Agricultural Value Chain, Green Growth and Entrepreneurship.
Mr. Isaac Kileo
Zonal Manager - Mtwara
Isaac Kileo is a PASS Trust Zonal Manager in the Southern Zone Regions covering Mtwara, Lindi and Ruvuma regions. He is passionate in agribusiness with vast experience in agribusiness project analysis advisory and training in general. He joined PASS in 2006 from Tanzania Posts Corporation where he worked as Marketing Officer and in December 2012 he was promoted to Zonal Manager for Mtwara Office. Isaac holds Masters degree in Business Administration majoring in Corporate Management from Mzumbe University, he also holds Advanced Diploma in Business Administration from College of Business Education, Post Graduate Diploma in SACCOS Management from Moshi university college of Co-operative and business studies and Certificates in Accounting and Financing, Green Energy and Low Carbon Development, Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Agricultural Industry, Value chain Analysis and Development and Making a contract farming work.
Ms. Langelika Kalebi
Zonal Manager – Mwanza
Ms.Langelika Kalebi
Langelika Kalebi first joined PASS in 2004 as trainee and in 2005 she was employed as Business Development Officer Morogoro Branch up to 2008. She rejoined PASS Trust on 1st October 2010 from her Masters Degree course and in 2018 she was promoted to Zonal Manager covering Lake Zone regions particularly Mwanza, Geita, Shinyanga, Simiyu, Kagera and Mara. She is a holder of MSc.in Agricultural Economics, BSc in Home Economic and Human Nutrition both from Sokoine University of Agriculture Morogoro Tanzania. She is also holds Diploma in Education majoring Physics and Mathematics, Certificates in Green growth, climate change and environmental sustainability, Market Access for Sustainable Development, Towards Pro-poor and Smallholder Inclusive Market Development, General Tools and Concepts in Agribusiness SME Development, Gender Mainstreaming, Project Management Skills, Finance and Accounting, Quantitative Research Methods in Social Science, Value Chain Development, implemented and Make Contract Farming Work, Entrepreneurship.
Mr. Ayoub Mbezi
Zonal Manager - Kigoma
Ayoub Mbezi joined PASS Trust in May 2016 as Business Development Officer in northern zone. He is currently serving a managerial level as Acting Zonal Manager in the western zone which covering Kigoma, Tabora and Katavi Regions. As an Agricultural Economist, his role at PASS Trust are all clusters that are in the field of agriculture, livestock, fishing and all of its value chain in particular. Ayoub has over 7 years' experience in agricultural credit analysis with a background in Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness. He had previously worked as the Business development Officer at Diligent Consulting Limited where he was facilitated all projects related to Agri-Economics, Project Management and SME Development Ayoub is the holder of Bachelor degree in Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) and a Masters degree in Finance and Investment from Coventry University, U.K. and certificate for short course on Advanced Credit Analysis from International Institute for Management Development (IIMD) in Dubai, UAE.
Bevin Bhoke
Bhoke is currently the Communications Specialist for PASS. She has over 13 years knowledge and experience in Communications and marketing fields. Wide experience in Public Relations, Media relations, journalism and Development Communication.
Bhoke has experience managing communications in both national and international organizations. A dynamic team player with an impeccable track record of managing and implementing strategic communications to wide and diverse audiences.
She has experience in designing and implementing communication strategies and offers expertise in developing of communication policies and strategies, as well as trainings in public relations, customer/ client management and confidence and public speaking.
With a wide knowledge and experience in drafting and sharing of success stories with stakeholders and the media, Bhoke also has a well-established network of media professionals locally and internationally.
Mr. Ally Mwajasho
Zonal Manager - Mbeya
Ally I. Mwajasho is a PASS Trust Zonal Manager in the Southern Highland Zone covering Mbeya, Rukwa, Iringa, Ruvuma (Mbinga District), Songwe and Njombe Regions. Ally joined PASS in 2009 as Business Development Officer from Technoserve where he was working as a Business Advisor. In 2011 he was promoted to Zonal Manager for Mbeya Office. He is a holder of Master's Degree in Business Administration majoring Agribusiness and Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Production both from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA). He also holds professional Certificate in Agricultural Financing (CAF). Ally also holds certificates in Green Energy and Low Carbon Development, Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Agricultural Industry, Greening the Growth, Value Chain Analysis and Development and Making a Contract Farming Work among others


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import org.logicng.datastructures.EncodingResult;
import org.logicng.formulas.Variable;

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Q: Соединение разрывается при простое Подключаюсь, сначала нормальное общение, как только немного простой (отсутствие активности) на клиенте, то получаю принудительный разрыв соединения. Но тоже не сразу, а после того как попытаюсь что-нибудь запросить у сервера.
По логам вижу что запрос от клиента до сервера дошел и тот на него ответил, но на клиенте ничего нет.
Проблема имеет характер только на реальном хостинге, а на домашней машине все в порядке.
При необходимости могу предоставить код, а так я использую этот.
Код клиента.
public async Task Send(Packet message)
{
    var buffer = message?.ToBytes();
    if (buffer?.Length > 0)
    {
        try
        {
            var bytes = BitConverter.GetBytes(buffer.Length).ToList();
            bytes.AddRange(buffer);
            await _stream.WriteAsync(bytes.ToArray(), 0, bytes.Count);
        }
        catch (ObjectDisposedException)
        {
            Console.WriteLine(@"Connection close");
        }
        catch (Exception e)
        {
            Console.WriteLine(e);
        }
    }
}

private async Task<byte[]> ReceiveTask(int byteCount)
{
    var buffer = new byte[byteCount];
    var pos = 0;
    while (pos < byteCount)
    {
        var count = await _stream.ReadAsync(buffer, pos, buffer.Length - pos);
        if (count == 0)
            throw new EndOfStreamException();
        pos += count;
    }
    return buffer;
}

public async void Receive()
{
    try
    {
        while (true)
        {
            var packetLenBytes = await ReceiveTask(4);
            var packetlen = BitConverter.ToInt32(packetLenBytes, 0);
            if (packetlen > MaxLenSize && packetlen < 0) break;
            var data = await ReceiveTask(packetlen);
            RaiseEventMessegaReceive(data);
        }
    }
    catch (OutOfMemoryException exception)
    {
        Console.WriteLine(exception);
    }
    catch (Exception exception)
    {
        Console.WriteLine(exception);
    }
    finally
    {
        Dispose();
    }
}

Код на сервере:
public ClientTcp(TcpClient client, ServerTcp serverTcp)
{
    _client = client;
    _serverTcp = serverTcp;
    _serverTcp.ClientAdd(this);
    _stream = client.GetStream();
    _client.Client.SetSocketOption(SocketOptionLevel.Socket, SocketOptionName.KeepAlive, true);
    Address = ((IPEndPoint)_client.Client.RemoteEndPoint).Address;
    Port = ((IPEndPoint)_client.Client.RemoteEndPoint).Port;
    GUID = Guid.NewGuid().ToString();
    Program.ClientLogger.Info($"Client from {Address}:{Port} connect.");

    Task.Run(Receive);
}

public async Task Send(Packet message)
{
    if (message == null)
        throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(message));

    Program.CommandLogger.Info($"Sent: {message.Command} to {Address}:{Port}");
    var buffer = message.ToBytes();
    if (buffer.Length > 0)
    {
        try
        {
            await _stream.WriteAsync(buffer.ToArray(), 0, buffer.Length);
        }
        catch (Exception)
        {
            Dispose();
        }
    }
}

private async Task<byte[]> ReceiveTask(int byteCount)
{
    var buffer = new byte[byteCount];
    var pos = 0;
    while (pos < byteCount)
    {
        var count = await _stream.ReadAsync(buffer, pos, buffer.Length - pos);
        if (count == 0)
            throw new EndOfStreamException();
        pos += count;
    }
    return buffer;
}

private async Task Receive()
{
    try
    {
        while (true)
        {
            var packetLenBytes = await ReceiveTask(4);
            var packetlen = BitConverter.ToInt32(packetLenBytes, 0);
            if (packetlen > MaxLenSize)
                break;
            var data = await ReceiveTask(packetlen);
            RaiseEventMessegaReceive(data);
        }
    }
    catch (Exception)
    {
        // ignore
    }
    finally
    {
        Dispose();
    }
}

A: Подобные проблемы могут возникать из-за межсетевых экранов, отслеживающих состояние соединения. Обычно они используются для реализации PNAT (трансляции сетевых адресов). Этой трансляцией может заниматься ваш роутер или провайдер. Проверьте IP-адрес компьютера, где запущен клиент: если он из подсетей 10.0.0.0/8, 172.16.0.0/12 или 192.168.0.0/16 (так называемые диапазоны серых адресов) - значит, где-то NAT точно есть.
Но даже если вы используете белый IP - это еще не означает, что между клиентом и сервером нет межсетевого экрана.
Проблема таких промежуточных устройств - в том, что при простое соединения они "забывают" про него, после чего начинают блокировать входящие пакеты. Транслятор адресов это делает просто потому что не знает куда пакет направить, другие межсетевые экраны - в приступе паранойи :-)
Для того, чтобы избежать подобного поведения, следует ввести в протокол пустую команду ("пинг"), которую бы клиент периодически отправлял серверу для поддержки соединения в активном состоянии. Интервал передачи следует сделать настраиваемым, поскольку необходимая частота служебных пакетов зависит от настроек сетевого оборудования.
Альтернативный вариант - включить на сокете настройку KeepAlive. Но по умолчанию интервал отправки служебных пустых пакетов системой - 2 часа, а потому нельзя особо надеяться на него.
Возможно также, что все эти соображения тут ни при чем - а просто вас в коде есть ошибка. Используйте Wireshark чтобы точно убедиться что ответ от сервера до вас не доходит.

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Constance Douri's March 12th column got me thinking, so I found interesting statistics on electric vehicles.
It's been reported by ChargePoint (electric charging stations) that over 763,000 EV autos have been sold in the U.S. and it is expected that 1 million will be on the road in two years. The EV is expected to make up more than half of all car sales by 2040.
Our EV makes up part of that 763,000 sold in the US.
The Citilink has EV buses, and we get a kick out of how "green" our city is getting. Pulling up alongside another EV brings a sense of comaraderie with our fellow citizens who choose no-emission vehicles.
Charge stations are truly important for EV owners, just like combustion-engine autos need filling stations. These charge stations are few and far between in our city. None are found in the downtown area, campuses or malls. We hear from friends living in other cities how convenient their charge stations are located.
Ideal locations for our charge stations would be no different than theirs. For example, I could see one located at the Barr Street Market area and in the parking garages, which would cover large portions of the downtown area. The campuses and shopping centers would be great locations as well.
Exciting things are happing all over our community which is building a more beautiful place for the future. Let's not forget electric charging stations for the cars of the future.


Branch names and IFSC of all Hdfc Bank branches in Dausa, Rajasthan. The bank has 3 branches in Dausa district. The table below shows HDFC Dausa IFSC Code, branch name and contact numbers (if available).
If you are trying to find the IFSC code of Hdfc Bank Dausa branch for the purpose of RTGS or NEFT transfer this page will give you accurate information.


English Summary/英文概要: Latin American business schools have grown in scale and quality in recent decades, yet they have received a relatively low level of attention globally when compared to schools from other parts of the world. This book seeks to address this dearth of attention and provide an in-depth examination of management education in the region.
The book examines the main historical, cultural, social, political, and economic aspects of the Latin American continent and describes the evolutionary path of business education in the region until its current state. It analyzes and interprets the major events, key issues, impact of different actors, main changes, and 'blind spots' in the evolution of management education in Latin America over the last 10 years. It then identifies the biggest on-going challenges confronting business education on the continent and discusses whether a Latin American model for management education is a realistic proposition.
Finally, the book explores how the competitive environment of business education in the region will evolve over the next 10 years, and how these changes will influence the critical issues facing Latin American management education.
Awards/获奖情况:This survey of Latin American management education begins with background on the political and economic landscape of Latin America, noting the pressure for change from youth and the middle class. The book then details the evolution of management education in Latin America from the early 20th century to the present; one chapter is devoted to the past 10 years. Several scenarios for growth of management education in Latin America are presented, emphasizing regional collaboration and more schools to encourage healthy competition and quality. Final chapters summarize the current state and future of management education in Latin America.--Annotation (c)2018 "(protoview.com) "
About the Author/作者介绍: Gabriela Alvarado is the Director of the Business Intelligence Center and a Professor of Marketing at ITAM, Mexico. Gabriela was the Associate Dean of MBA programs at the ITAM Business School for 14 years,where she developed the international MBA program portfolio. Her research focuses on management education, business schools' reputation, international accreditations and rankings.
Howard Thomas is Emeritus Professor, Strategic Professor of Strategic Management, and Mastercard Chair of Financial and Social Inclusion at Singapore Management University and the Ahmass Fakahany Distinguished Professor of Global Leadership at the Questrom School of Business, Boston University, USA. He is the author of more than 40 books and one of the foremost authorities on management education around the world.
Lynne Thomas is a writer and co-author in the field of management education.
Alexander Wilson is Lecturer in Strategy at the School of Business and Economics at Loughborough University, UK. He is a Research Fellow for the Chartered Association of Business Schools (UK), and he has been a visiting researcher at Singapore Management University. His research examines the development of management education globally.


For a truly magical Bangkok honeymoon, spent comfortably cushioned in the lap of luxury, look no further than this superlative 5 star hotel by the banks of the Chao Phraya.
One of Bangkok's most iconic sights is the wide ribbon of the Chao Phraya, threading its way between the city's sun-gilded skyscrapers, businesses and apartment blocks. If you have chosen the city of Bangkok as your honeymoon hotspot and want luxurious 5 star accommodation overlooking the river, you are sure to love the AVANI Riverside Bangkok Hotel. Here you will find exquisitely appointed rooms and suites, all boasting panoramic city views, not to mention world-class wining and dining options and top-notch leisure facilities.
There are 4 different types of accommodation available, 2 of them mainly for couples, at this premier Chao Phraya hotel, all of them decorated in a chic contemporary style and providing you with uninterrupted views of the river's quiet majesty.
Ideal for couples, these cosy rooms offer 30sqm of tastefully furnished living space, complete with plush king-sized or twin beds, free WiFi and an IPTV system. Additional amenities include a rain shower in the gleaming modern en-suite bathroom, and a well-stocked mini bar.
Enjoy uninterrupted views of the Chao Phraya River and the city's skyline from these 30 sqm rooms with a view. Each room features a king or twin beds, stocked mini-bar and complimentary in-room Wi-Fi. The modern bathroom has everything for relaxation such as a rain shower, SOAK superfood skin care, bathrobe and slippers.
Relax in these spacious 30 sqm rooms with a view, come day and night enjoy tranquil river views from your 25th-floor room with modern amenities to make your stay ultra comforting. From the modern bathroom with rain shower and SOAK superfood skin care to the comfy king or twin beds, Nespresso coffee maker, stocked mini-bar and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Measuring an expansive 62sqm, these sumptuously appointed suites provide a sophisticated home-from-home for honeymooners, enhanced by sweeping river views. Catch up on your online correspondence courtesy of free in-room WiFi, refresh yourself in the sparkling modern bathroom with its rain shower and full-size tub, and channel-surf the IPTV for some enjoyable viewing after a long day's sightseeing.
Super-spacious at 138sqm in size, this majestic two bedroom suite will make you feel right at home from the moment you walk through the door. As well as the bedrooms there are two well-appointed bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and wet bar, and gracious lounge and dining areas where you can enjoy some quality time with your new spouse.
This palatial three-bedroom suite, with its elegant décor and stunning views over the River of Kings. Cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen or select a tasty snack or drink from the wet bar; refresh with a bubble bath in the bathroom's full-sized tub; and cosy up with a film or a good book in the sophisticated lounge area.
When you are not out and about exploring the bustling city, make sure you devote some time to a blissful pampering at the hotel spa. Open from 10am to 10pm, this up-market wellness facility boasts an indulgent menu of treatments including the AVANI Signature Touch oil massage, the Naturally Youthful anti-ageing facial, a Refresh Smoothie body scrub, and spa manicure and pedicure.
Another enjoyable way to unwind is with a brisk workout in the hotel's state-of-the-art gymnasium or by opting for a soothing yoga session or perhaps a refreshing dip in the pristine waters of AVANI's rooftop infinity pool. What's not to love?
Four exceptional wining and dining venues await you at this premier Bangkok hotel, promising a plethora of tantalising dishes and refreshing beverages perfect for refuelling you in between sightseeing excursions.
Take in the gorgeous views of Bangkok from the 26th floor at Seen Restaurant & Bar with indoor and al fresco seating. Enjoy a menu of delights from celebrity chef Oliver da Costa and sip on delicious cocktails as the sunsets across the city.
For an unforgettable dinner enhanced by panoramic views of the River of Kings, grab a table at Attitude. Effortlessly chic and romantically decorated with bold red décor, this rooftop restaurant boasts a titillating menu of Asian tapas, accompanied by creative signature cocktails and smooth, sultry beats spun by the restaurant's resident DJs.
For mouth-watering but delightfully healthy light bites and refreshments look no further than the Pantry. Here you can stock up on artfully prepared artisan sandwiches and salads, washed down with cold pressed juices or a good cup of coffee. Tempting cakes and other sweet treats are also available.
Open for breakfast and lunch, Skyline is a relaxed but elegant eatery that offers both resplendent buffet spreads and a mouth-watering menu of a la carte delicacies. Both international and Thai favourites are dished up here, including rich creamy curries, the freshest salads, succulent seafood and an array of enticing desserts.
Situated in the hotel's lobby, this contemporary lobby bar is the perfect spot to unwind after a day of exploring the bustling city of Bangkok. Enjoy an array of beverages such as craft cocktails, wines and Asian brews.


We are familiar with advertisements about cancer, AIDS, and reckless driving being killers. However, what we do not consider is that there is a worse killer that is spreading at remarkable rates infecting multitudes and causing more pain and sorrow than all other causes put together. This is the plague of hatred.
Hatred is a killer; millions of Jews together with many from other different groups, were murdered during World War II. Today, through out the Arab world, hatred of Jews has reached an unprecedented level – and we know that this can kill and if not restrained, it will kill!
Let us ask ourselves the very basic question: What is it that causes people from one area or religion or group to hate people that they have never spoken to, never met, and with whom do not have any interaction?
There is an explanation: Know that there are two basic types of hatred: hatred based on personal grievance and hatred that is based on selfishness.
Hatred that is based on personal grievance is a hatred that is caused directly by an injustice that is done to you by another person. It could be a neighbor or a co-worker who has annoyed you, embarrassed you or harmed your property. You feel that you have been wronged and now you are upset. However if restitution in the proper form is made, the hatred will dissipate. Hatred like this is based on a real cause; erase the cause and the hatred disappears.
The selfish type of hatred appears to come with a 'reason', but the reason which is supplied is not the real reason but rather a justification of the hatred. In this case, the hatred precedes the reason; the reason comes afterwards to justify to others and conceal the real motives of the hatred. This type of hatred is much more difficult to identify, since its source is cleverly concealed with a plausible external rational that justifies the hatred, and even beckons those listening to agree and join in the hatred. Hatred without cause is called in Hebrew sinat chinam.
The world is full of this sick type of hatred. Individuals, nations, groups and races are infected with it and it spreads itself like a contagious disease. At the bottom of this hatred is selfishness and suspicion that causes the 'other' to be viewed with disdain and suspicion.
A selfish person is constantly worried about himself, but no one else. He views the other as competition that will reduce down his share of what he desires. This type of person is a coward and uses justification and counterfeit reasons to explain and substantiate his hatred. As an example, a person cannot clearly state that he fears that his co-worker may do a better job than he, and by comparison, will look bad, because it is an admission of his own weakness. Rather he will give a reason to justify hating this person, specifying a personal fault in order that the reason should look authentic.
The same is true of groups. A group can not simply state that they fear another group because of the possibility that the other group will do better than them, rather they conceal their insecurity in a mantle of righteous justifications in order to convince others of the faults of this rival group. Others who secretly share the same insecurities will latch on to this false accusation and continue to spread this hatred.
If a grievance is real, then the parties can work it out honestly and sensibly, since the problem is not the personalities, but the disputed item, i.e. property, honor, etc. In most cases, it is the retribution that is the desired end, not the continuance of hatred. Once restitution has taken place, then the person who was wronged is pacified and the hatred subsides. This is not true with baseless hatred, since any claim made is only to conceal the insecurity and to justify the hatred therefore a settlement will not take away the baseless hatred since the underlying insecurity remains.
Unfortunately, we Jews are living in a time similar to that of our parents. During the 1930's and 40's, Hitler's hate campaign against the Jews and other 'undesirables' convinced millions of Germans of the righteousness of his mission. Chamberlain thought that he could appease Hitler by giving him the Sudetenland. Hitler could not be appeased since his demands were not based on reason, but he used his 'reason' only to justify his hatred.
We see the same thing in the Arab world. How much have the Israeli governments given to the Palestinian Arabs, yet Israel is as far from peace with their neighbors as they were in 1948. The reason is that the Arabs use a 'reason' to justify their claims against the Jews, when in reality no appeasement on the part of any Israeli leader will make them stop hating us. They hate us because they view us with fright, they fear that our energies in building a beautiful society in the Middle East will expose them as the corrupt and lazy politicians that they really are, and that our Jewish success is a affront to the 'truth' of Islam and that by comparison they may feel that they are really lazy indolent people. It is much easier to spread the lie of Israeli atrocities then face the truth that they are responsible for their own destinies and it is not Israel or the Jews that caused them to be in the position in which they find themselves.
What is true with the group is true with the individual. The Torah commands us (Leviticus 19:17, 18) "Thou shall not hate thy brother in thy heart; you shall surely rebuke the neighbor, but not bring sin upon him. You shall not take vengeance nor bear a grudge, but you shall love thy neighbor as thyself."
Hatred blinds, and hatred kills. Love draws you closer together, but it requires courage to accept your own failings. Perhaps we cannot correct the world just today, but we can start by avoiding hatred and seeking truth in ourselves. If every one would look into himself and see and accept his own faults and not blame others for his position in life, the world would be a better place.