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A Trio of Sparkling German Gems
For a country that found itself on the wrong side of history and internally divided along political lines as East and West for a good portion of the 20th century, Germany has experienced a major rebound in recent decades. Since being reunified after the end of the Cold War, the world definitely no longer feels 'chilly' about Deutschland and interest in the country's major cities has heated up. After years of restoration, areas that were heavily damaged by Allied attacks during World War II have been returned to their pre-war shining and sumptuous splendor. This blog explores a trio of sparkling German gems: Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich.
As the longtime capital of Germany, Berlin is a city steeped in history, politics and culture. It is widely known for its many world-class universities, museums, orchestras and sporting venues that tantalize all the senses. The city is also home to famous national landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, the Berlin Cathedral, the Berlin Wall and Checkpoint Charlie. Other notable sites are Alexanderplatz and the Holocaust Memorial.
Brandenburg Gate – Located at the end of the famous Unter den Linden boulevard that runs east-west through the centre of Berlin, the Brandenburg Gate was erected as a symbol of peace in the late 1700s. The gate features five passages that were originally assigned designated users. The central passage was intended for the royals, the inner adjacent passages were for the aristocracy, and the outer two passages were meant for commoners. The gate is topped with an elaborate bronze quadriga crowned in victory. The four-horse chariot is driven by the Goddess of Victory who is shown raising a triumphant laurel wreath that is decorated with an iron cross and eagle.
Reichstag – Home of the German parliament since 1894, the Reichstag's most striking feature is the glass dome that was constructed after the reunification of Germany in 1990. The dome is open to the public and it offers a view of the interior plenary hall, as well as fantastic exterior views of the surrounding grounds and the broader city.
Berlin Cathedral – As one of the non-museum buildings that is situated on Museum Island, the Berlin Cathedral dates back to the early 1900s and is the largest church in the city. The cathedral was intended to be the Protestant rival of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and was thus ornately decorated in the Baroque style complete with marble columns, stained glass windows, and sculpted stone sarcophagi. The basement crypt contains the remains of Frederick William, the Great Elector, as well as other royal family members.
Berlin Wall – Following the end of World War II, Germany was first divided into four quadrants each represented by one of the winning Allied countries: Britain, France, the United States and the Soviet Union. While Berlin was situated in the Soviet Union's quadrant, it was also split into four quadrants. A power struggle ensued in the city and in 1948 the Soviets initiated an attempt at full control. The annexation effort ultimately failed but was the precursor for the establishment of the Soviet-led German Democratic Republic (known as East Germany) and the amalgamation of the other three quadrants into the Federal Republic of Germany (known as West Germany). As living conditions and economic prospects were far better in post-war West Germany, the Soviets decided to install a barrier to prevent East Germans from fleeing. Initially, barbed wire served the purpose but was eventually replaced in 1961 by a wall nearly 4 metres high that was guarded by soldiers who were ordered to shoot and kill anyone trying to escape. The Berlin Wall stood for nearly 30 years until the fall of Communism in 1989. Today, only remnants of the wall remain with the East Side Gallery being one of the most famous sections still standing. The open-air gallery features 106 paintings created by local artists.
Checkpoint Charlie – After the erection of the Berlin Wall by the Soviets, U.S. President John F. Kennedy ordered that three checkpoints be built along the wall to allow the free movement of diplomats, Allied forces and visiting foreigners between West and East Berlin. Checkpoint Charlie became the most famous of the three (the others being Checkpoint Alpha and Checkpoint Bravo) and was notorious for being the location of a tank stand-off between the Soviets and Americans. The checkpoint was removed in 1990 near the completion of Germany's reunification but a replica of the booth and its sign was installed and is close to a museum dedicated to the history of the Berlin Wall and associated aspects such as escape attempts and the checkpoints.
Alexanderplatz – Originally called the Ox Market, this major square was renamed the Alexanderplatz after a visit by Russian Tsar Alexander I in 1805. Over the next century, the square evolved from a shopping district into a transportation hub with both a railway station and subway station being built. After World War II, Alexanderplatz ended up in Soviet territory and the area became the focal point of East Berlin where Socialist architecture could be prominently displayed. The largely concrete buildings and structures in the Alexanderplatz embody the simple and plain designs of the Soviet style. Two of the most prominent attractions are the Fernsehturm TV Tower and the Weltzeituhr (World Time Clock).
Holocaust Memorial – To mark the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II and the fall of the Nazi regime, the city of Berlin dedicated the Holocaust Memorial to the memory of the 6,000,000 Jews who were murdered under orders by Hitler and his forces. The memorial covers 19,000 square metres and includes 2,711 unmarked concrete slabs. The slabs are all five-sided and are of different sizes ranging from just above the ground to high in the sky. Stone pathways separate the slabs and were installed in a wave-like pattern intended to create a sense of instability and disorientation reminiscent of the general chaos and malaise that Hitler's Nazi movement inflicted on Jewish society.
Given that Frankfurt is the major financial centre in Germany (and Europe, for that matter), the city has a definite 'Wall Street' feel to it complete with a Manhattan-like skyline. Yet, for all its glitzy concrete and glass skyscrapers and its bustling commerce district that welcomes thousands of business travellers every year, Frankfurt also has an old world, medieval vibe that greatly appeals to history- and culture-seeking buffs. As the city is divided by the River Main; it is formally known as 'Frankfurt am Main' and no matter which side of the river bank visitors land on, this German gem serves up a good time with its many impressive amenities and attractions. But, first some words about arriving via Frankfurt's superb airport and central train station that set the stage for wonders to come.
Frankfurt Airport – With four runways and two terminals, Frankfurt Airport is one of the busiest in Europe in terms of both total flights and total passenger traffic. It is the hub for Lufthansa and Condor airlines, and provides convenient railway connections for regional and long distance destinations. Flying into Frankfurt Airport is a treat for the eyes as it is surrounded by the dense and lush Frankfurt City Forest. Once on the ground, the airport's interior is easy to navigate and is also very clean; the city's major historical and business landmarks are now just a short commute away.
Frankfurt Central Station – Along with being the busiest railway station in Frankfurt, the Deutsche Bahn railway company considers Central Station to be the most important transportation hub in all of Germany. Volume of passengers notwithstanding, the station is also a beautiful work of architecture that is decorated inside with Neo-Renaissance and neoclassical elements. The exterior facade features a large clock with two carved statues representing Day and Night on either side. On the roof is a large statue of the mythological Greek Titan, Atlas, shown holding the world on his shoulders, supported by two symbolic figures representing Iron and Steam.
Romer and Romerberg – Frankfurt's city hall and most important public square is comprised of a complex of nine houses that date back to the early 1400s. The Romer is the middle building of a set of three with matching facades and it sits directly in front of the Romerberg open plaza and opposite of Old St. Nicholas Church, a medieval building noteworthy for its 51 bells and tall, green spire.
St. Paul's Church – Considered to be a national historic monument, St. Paul's is a Protestant church and was also the site where the first democratically elected German parliament briefly met between May 1848 and May 1849. This revolutionary period was ultimately quashed by the Prussian Empire as it did not want to lose control of coveted territory. Nonetheless, the Frankfurt Parliament marked a pivotal point in Germany's political development and the constitution created at the time would be drawn upon again in the next century.
Central Business District – Known as Bankenviertel and Mainhattan, this area is home to many of Germany's largest banks and tallest skyscrapers. Deutsche Bank's Twin Towers is the company's headquarters and the two buildings have been referred to as 'Debit' and 'Credit'. International financial firms such as Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse and Bank of China also have branch offices located in the district.
European Central Bank – Frankfurt is the headquarter of the European Central Bank (ECB) that administers financial policies for the Eurozone member countries utilizing the euro as their sole legal currency. The ECB's main office building opened in 2015 and consists of two towers (one 45 storeys high and one 43 storeys high) that are joined by a common atrium area.
Every fall since 1810, beer lovers and carnival enthusiasts alike have descended in droves to the city of Munich to experience the gluttony and fun of the annual Oktoberfest folk festival. For a place that takes its name from the strict Benedictine order that once ran a monastery on the site that became known as the Old Town of Munich, the city's early Catholic roots may seem incongruous with its modern 'party town' image but the dichotomy seems to work. Visitors to Munich can experience aspects of both its pious and humble beginnings to its rise as the raucous and ever-beating heart of Bavaria.
Marienplatz – During the Middle Ages, Marienplatz (Mary's Square) was the main gathering place for citizens to take part in tournaments and shop at markets. A town hall building was constructed in the 1300s and a central Marian column was erected in the 1600s to mark the end of Swedish occupation. Old Town Hall was eventually replaced by New Town Hall, which features a Glockenspiel display clock with 43 bells and 32 life-sized figures that act out two historical stories dating back to the 16th century.
Schleissheim Palace – German Baroque architecture is finely displayed in the Schleissheim Palace, which was the summer home of the royal family members of the House of Wittelsbach. Comprised of three individual buildings, the New Palace is the largest and grandest being over 300 metres in length and features elaborate interior decorations and an illustrious exterior garden and park area.
Maximilianeum – Home to the Landtag of Bavaria (the region's representative assembly), the Maximilianeum is a palatial building that was the brainchild of King Maximilian II in the late 1850s. The building took nearly 20 years to complete and sits at the eastern end of the Maximilianstrasse, one of Munich's royal avenues. Its ornate facade is decorated with arches, columns, mosaics and niches filled with busts.
Frauenkirche – With its onion dome twin towers that are clearly visible from many parts of Munich, the Frauenkirche (Church of our Lady) is an important landmark and one of the city's symbols. The staircase in the south tower is open to anyone willing to walk up and enjoy a view of the city and mountains in the distance.
Englischer Garten – The English Garden is one of the world's largest urban parks that stretches from Munich's city centre all the way to its northeast city limits. The garden's informal landscape is reminiscent of the style popularized by the English in the late 1700s through to the early 1800s. The Monopteros is a Greek-style stone temple that sits atop a 15 metre high foundation surrounded by a hill. There are 10 Ionic columns that support a copper covered dome. Other garden attractions include a Japanese Teahouse, a Chinese Tower, and the Schönfeldwiese (beautiful field meadow), which is notorious for its nude sunbathers that have been allowed to bare all in public since the 1960s.
Theresienwiese – As the official grounds of the annual Oktoberfest celebrations, Theresienwiese (Theresa's meadows) is 420,000 square metres of open space located south west of the city centre. During Oktoberfest, the grounds are turned into an amusement park and beer garden complete with roller coaster, carousel, chair swing and other rides. Millions of visitors partake of copious amounts of locally-brewed beer and the wearing of traditional Bavarian costumes such as Dirndl for the ladies and Lederhosen for the men is highly encouraged.
Olympiapark – Constructed for the 1972 Summer Olympics, Olympiapark consisted of four parts: Olympic Area that housed the main sports facilities, Olympic Village where the athletes resided, Olympia-Pressestadt that hosted the world's media, and Olympic Park which consisted of a lake and mountain. Olympiapark is still utilized today for athletic, cultural, social and religious events. The Olympiaturm (Olympic Tower) stands 291 metres tall and has an observation deck, Rock and Roll Museum, and a revolving restaurant. The tower is also used for television and radio broadcasting.
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From Destruction to Reconstruction in Dresden
The year was 1945. World War II was raging across the globe. In the European Theatre, the Allied Forces were on the offensive and gaining ground against their dreaded Nazi foe. Boasting strong fire power from the air, the British Royal Air Force and the United States Army Air Force unleashed their collective might on strategic targets.
As the capital city of the German state of Saxony, Dresden was considered to be a transportation, communication and general war effort hub that warranted a significant and sustained bombing campaign. Following eight raids spread over three months (February to April), the Allied Forces declared a decisive victory but at what cost? The vast destruction of important landmarks in the city's cultural centre would draw the ire of critics in the post-war era resulting in an intensive reconstruction effort.
Out of the ruins of war, Dresden would eventually return to its former beauty. Yes, in some areas the city centre still shows the lingering aftermath of soot stained exteriors that hearken back to the darkest days of World War II, but slowly and surely Dresden's grandest structures have been rebuilt and fully restored to the brighter days of their pre-war glory.
The Zwinger
Located in the historic heart of Dresden, the Zwinger Palace was originally constructed as the orangery, exhibition gallery and festival arena for the ruling Kings of Saxony. The palace is Dresden's most famous landmark and the Crown Gate is its most impressive exterior feature. The series of statues in the gate's nitches depict the four seasons.
Inside the palace, a series of pavilions and galleries showcase some of the finest European artists, notably the Old Masters Gallery where Raphael's larger than life Sistine Madonna is on display. In addition to paintings, the Zwinger houses an impressive porcelain collection, as well as antique weapons and scientific instruments.
Given the historical and cultural value of the palace, the Zwinger was one of the first buildings to be restored following the Allied bombing raids. Parts of the complex were re-opened in 1951 and full public access followed in 1963.
Semper Opera House / Theaterplatz
Prior to World War II, the Semper Opera House had already undergone two rebuilds: one the result of a neo-Renaissance "facelift" completed in 1841; the other the result of a catastrophic fire in 1869. The post-fire rebuild was completed in 1878 and revealed a new High Renaissance look. Following the Allied bombings in 1945, it would take 40 years to complete its third reconstruction. When the Semper Opera House reopened its doors in February 1985, the occasion was marked with a performance of the last opera played before the bombing campaign began.
The Semper Opera House is located in the Theaterplatz, a large open square that is also bordered by the Zwinger Palace and the Hofkirche Catholic Cathedral. At the center of the Theaterplatz stands a bronze equestrian statue of King John, Saxon ruler from 1854 until 1873. This statue was created by Johannes Schilling, a German sculptor who was also responsible for the chariot statue on top of the opera house.
Dresden Cathedral (Hofkirche)
While Germany is the birthplace of the Protestant Reformation movement, Catholicism was the chosen religion of the Saxon royal family and a 'battle of the churches' in the 1700s produced two gems. The Hofkirche was built in an effort to create balance between the earlier constructed Frauenkirche, home of Dresden's Protestant faithful.
Commissioned by Augustus III and completed in 1751, the Hofkirche was intended to be the largest church in all of Saxony and its grand design included a copper onion dome, Corinthian columns and a series of historical and biblical statues that look out over the city.
The Hofkirche is one of Dresden's most beautiful buildings and has the added distinction of being the final resting place of Augustus the Strong's heart.
Although badly damaged during WWII, the church wasn't restored until the mid-1980s. Following the re-unification of Germany further restoration occurred, including the rebuilding of a bridge leading to the royal castle.
Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche)
With its massive dome and exquisite interior, when the Frauenkirche opened its doors in 1743 it quickly gained renown around the world as an iconic symbol of Dresden.
At 95 metres in height and having a dome 23.5 metres in diameter, to this day the impressive Protestant church dominates the city centre landscape. That the dome became known as the 'stone bell' is not surprising considering its sheer mass and double shell construction for the inner and outer dome.
Fittingly, a reverent and stoic statue of Martin Luther, author of the Ninety-five Theses and a key figure in the Protestant Reformation, stands in the courtyard outside of the church beckoning true believers to draw nigh and enter in.
During the bombings in 1945, the Frauenkirche at first appeared to withstand the Allied onslaught but the sandstone eventually gave way and the building collapsed. Despite an immediate effort by church members to gather funds and reconstruct the Frauenkirche, the post-war situation in Germany stalled the initiative and wouldn't be revisited until after the fall of the Iron Curtain in the early 1990s.
"Florence on the Elbe"
Following the city's mass destruction during World War II, Dresden was literally reduced to a pile of rubble. Thanks to decades of intensive labour, the beauty of the city has emerged from the ashes and it is once again deserving of its nickname "Florence on the Elbe."
One of the best vantage points to take in the essence of Dresden's splendor is along the Bruhl Terrace, often referred to as the "Balcony of Europe" owing to its gorgeous promenade and spectacular river views.
The Royal Art Academy is one of the most impressive landmarks along the terrace and is noteworthy for its neo-Renaissance design along with the towering glass dome crowned by a gilded gold statue of Nike, goddess of victory.
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Alabama Governor Halts Executions After Latest in Series of Execution Failures
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has halted executions and ordered a "top-to-bottom review" of the state's execution procedures, five days after failures by corrections personnel to establish an intravenous execution line caused Alabama to call off the November 17, 2022 execution of Kenneth Smith.
The botched execution of Smith marked the third time since 2018 and the second time in two months that Alabama had called off an execution in process. In addition, on July 28, 2022, executioners took three hours to set an IV line before putting Joe Nathan James to death, the longest botched lethal-injection execution in U.S. history,
As ADOC had after each of the botched and aborted executions, Ivey insisted that ADOC was not responsible for the problems. In a November 21, 2022 statement released in connection with her announcement, Ivey said, "I don't buy for a second the narrative being pushed by activists that these issues are the fault of the folks at Corrections or anyone in law enforcement, for that matter. I believe that legal tactics and criminals hijacking the system are at play here." Nonetheless, Ivey said, "For the sake of the victims and their families, we've got to get this right. … I simply cannot, in good conscience, bring another victim's family to Holman looking for justice and closure, until I am confident that we can carry out the legal sentence."
A news release from the governor's office said that Ivey had asked Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall to withdraw two motions filed by prosecutors asking the Alabama Supreme Court to set an execution date for James Barber and to reschedule Miller's execution. The release said that "The governor also requests that the attorney general not seek additional execution dates for any other death row inmates until the top-to-bottom review is complete."
Marshall withdrew the pending motions later that day.
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What makes a strong ecosystem of support to philanthropy?
We are witnessing a step change in infrastructure development, in which an emerging variety of forms of infrastructure is beginning to play a much more complex set of roles in philanthropy worldwide. Photo credit: Reynir Hauksson.
As philanthropy grows in importance and extends into new areas of the globe, it is crucial to ensure that there is an adequate support system or infrastructure to enable philanthropy to take advantage of opportunities and to protect against threats. The purpose of this special feature is to develop a set of arguments that the support system's role and place should be reimagined – for philanthropy's own good.
It is commonplace to say that philanthropy is changing. This change is a result of external influences such as technological developments, the rise of middle classes in countries with emerging economies, the decrease of trust in institutions, governments' drive towards limiting the space for independent action, and an acute feeling of global crisis and failing systems. There are also important trends in the philanthropy and development sector itself that broaden the field of philanthropy, such as the rapid growth of non-institutional philanthropy and place-based giving, shifts in the development and aid paradigm towards a stronger role for domestic actors and private resources, increased pressure for greater impact of giving on the gravest problems, as well as rapid development of various forms of giving in emerging market countries.
New actors whose specific purpose is to encourage philanthropy are emerging (fundraisers' associations), while teaching and research institutions, impact measurement specialists etc, are influencing how philanthropic decisions are made.
This special feature presents a wide perspective on what could be defined as infrastructure for philanthropy in its modern sense. Research from the infrastructure body I chair, WINGS, demonstrates that the fastest growth in the philanthropy support system occurred in the last two decades, when the number of those organizations and the geographies where they developed increased dramatically. In this special feature, we aim to show that we are witnessing a step change in infrastructure development, in which an emerging variety of forms of infrastructure is beginning to play a much more complex set of roles in philanthropy worldwide.
It is important to define infrastructure not only as support for philanthropic institutions (foundations with paid staff) but as a response to a changing field. With the development of approaches such as social business and impact investment, the boundaries between philanthropic and commercial investment are blurring. Informal giving and social movements – crowdfunding and online platforms are two of the most obvious manifestations – are growing in importance. New actors whose specific purpose is to encourage philanthropy are emerging (fundraisers' associations), while teaching and research institutions, impact measurement specialists etc, are influencing how philanthropic decisions are made. Taken together these create a new, more involved picture of the field.
You will notice that many of our contributors demonstrate the need for a cohesive, ecosystemic approach to infrastructure development that would enable better sharing of scarce resources, help to avoid duplication of function and foster collaboration towards common goals. Russian philanthropist and businessman Vladimir Potanin uses the analogy of a good hockey team. Elsewhere, the European Foundation Centre's Hanna Surmatz provides a detailed analysis of how collaboration was critical to achieving progress in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) case.
Such victories would not be possible without infrastructure organizations adopting a more active leadership role. This is a different attitude to the traditional view of infrastructure, which sees it as the invisible underpinning, like the electrical wiring in a building. Nowadays the most successful infrastructure players are vocal champions and thought leaders who foresee and actively build the common future for the philanthropic sector. Thumbnail sketches of people who have championed philanthropy development through infrastructure building reflect this trend.
Another response to this potential is the emergence of infrastructure which caters for non-institutional giving and is often non-institutional itself. It is frequently built on principles of social (hashtag) movements rather than traditional philanthropic institutions.
When planning this special feature we tried hard to balance western and northern viewpoints with perspectives from places where the philanthropic sector and the corresponding infrastructure is less developed. Although there is less infrastructure there than needed, those brilliant organizations which have emerged in the last two decades in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Central and Eastern Europe are working really hard to fill the gaps that restrict the potential of domestic philanthropy – organizations such as the China Foundation Center, the Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy at Ashoka University in India and the Kenya Community Development Foundation.
And that potential is huge. 'Were the world's middle classes to dedicate just 0.5 per cent of their spending to charitable causes,' says CAF's Laying the Groundwork for Growing Giving, 'it would amount to an astonishing $319 billion per year for much needed causes.' Most of this growth is forecast in emerging economies, hence the vital role of those players who facilitate the development of giving and its application for the public good.
Another response to this potential is the emergence of infrastructure which caters for non-institutional giving and is often non-institutional itself. It is frequently built on principles of social (hashtag) movements rather than traditional philanthropic institutions and utilizes the benefits of digital technology – another layer of infrastructure we tend to overlook. The contributions of Rhodri Davies and Lucy Bernholz provide an exploration of this issue, with its benefits and threats.
We hope that this special feature will set out a 'change-oriented' intellectual agenda for the future of philanthropy infrastructure and open the debate about how we can sustain and grow it where it is most needed.
Maria Chertok is director of CAF Russia and chair of WINGS.
Excellent article, Masha ! Best Gill.


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Ate Janelle's 2nd favorite activity during our vacation.
2. Taking vacation allows you and your family to relax. We face a lot of stress on a day to day basis. Children have a lot of homework, exams and projects and we parents work long hours to provide for our families. The vacation will definitely put the daily routine aside for a little while and allow us to relax.
Learning our history through travelling at The Blood Compact Shrine.
3. Taking a family vacation will create memories. Create a photo album or view your clips during your vacation and relieve the wonderful memories once again. Memories will last a lifetime.
My girls learned what "extinction" means.
4. Vacations can be a Great Educational Experience for Kids. Experience new things together because children will surely learned a lot from your vacation. These are the learning that were not thought in schools.
I should know, because this is how we celebrated Jewel's 7th Birthday last 20 to 23 February 2014 at Panglao Island, Bohol.
Our family loves Panglao Island Nature Resort. We will come back soon!
Snorkeling at Panglao Island Marine Sanctuary. Ate Janelle's Best Day Ever!
More photos here from my Facebook Account.


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only 21% of the respondents want the FCC to regulate the Internet.
the Republicans strongly, even harshly, opposed.
agenda," said Rasmussen of its national telephone survey.
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who use the 'net most were most opposed to FCC regulations.
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 * pavelkolodin@gmail.com
 */

#include <fir/file/file.h>
#include <fir/logger/logger.h>
#include <fir/parser/parser.h>
#include <fir/str/str.h>
#include <fir/templater/templater.h>
#include <fstream>
#include <algorithm>
#include <cstring>
#include <sstream>
#include <stdexcept>

namespace fir
{
namespace templater
{

Template::Template(fir::ds::StaticCache &_fm, const char *_filename)
: m_filecache(_fm)
, m_elem(&m_elem_start)
, m_filename(_filename)	// TODO: const char* -> const std::string&
{
	auto& file = m_filecache.getData( m_filename );
	if ( ! file.exists ) {
		std::stringstream exc;
		exc << "file does not exist: " << m_filename;
		throw std::runtime_error(exc.str());
	}

	compile( file.data );
}

void Template::reload()
{
	auto file = m_filecache.getData( m_filename, true );
	if ( ! file.exists ) {
		std::stringstream exc;
		exc << "file does not exist: " << m_filename;
		throw std::runtime_error(exc.str());
	}

	m_elem = &m_elem_start;
	cleanup(m_elem_start.m_next);
	cleanup(m_elem_start.m_branch);

	compile( file.data );
}

void Template::compileInclude(const std::string &_filename) {
	if ( m_cnt_include_depth >= INCLUDE_DEPTH_MAX )
	{
		commitText("\nTemplater error: max include depth reached (loop?)\n");
	} else {

		// Open new file and compile it recursively
		fir::ds::StaticCache::DataTagged &file = m_filecache.getData( fir::str::BuffPtr(_filename.c_str(), _filename.size()) );
		if ( ! file.exists ) {
			commitText("\nTEMPLATER ERROR: INCLUDE ERROR: CANNOT INCLUDE FILE: \"");
			commitText(_filename.c_str(), _filename.size());
			commitText("\"\n");
			return;
		}

		++ m_cnt_include_depth;
		compile( file.data );
		-- m_cnt_include_depth;
	}
}

bool Template::compile(fir::str::BuffPtr &_file)
{
	std::vector<Element*> stack_elem;

	if ( 0 == _file.ptr )
		return true;

	const char *p = _file.ptr;
	const char *end = _file.ptr + _file.size;
	const char *text_begin = p;

	for ( ; p < end; )
	{
		if ( '{' == *p ) {
			if ( (p + 1) < end && '{' == *(p + 1)) {

				bool token_end = false;
				//bool token_error = false;
				const char *text_end = p;

				p += 2;

				// skip mistaken '{'s (so, any number of { allowed)
				while( (p < end) && ('{' == *p) )
					++p;

				// Skip begin spaces
				while( (p < end) && (' ' == *p) )
					++p;

				if ( '}' == *p && (p + 1 < end) && '}' == p[1] ) {
					p += 2;
					token_end = true; //continue;
				}

				Element *new_element = nullptr;
				std::string include_filename;

				if ( ! token_end ) {
					// todo '}}' right here!
					auto new_p = parseToken(p, end, &new_element, include_filename);

					// no valid token found:
					// treat this as a text.
					if ( 0 == new_p ) {
						continue;
					}
					p = new_p;

					// Skip end spaces
					while( (p < end) && (' ' == *p) )
						++p;

					if ( '}' == *p && (p + 1 < end) && '}' == p[1] ) {
						p += 2;

						// skip mistaken '}'s
						while( (p < end) && ('}' == *p) )
							++p;

						//elem_end = p;
					} else {
						continue;
					}
				}

				commitText(text_begin, text_end - text_begin);
				text_begin = p;

				if ( include_filename.size() ) {
					compileInclude(include_filename);
				} else {
					commitElement(new_element, stack_elem);
				}
			}
		}

		++ p;
	}

	commitText(text_begin, p - text_begin);

	return true;
}

void Template::cleanup(Element* _elem)
{
	if ( ! _elem )
		return;

	if ( _elem->m_next )
	{
		cleanup(_elem->m_next);
	}
	if ( _elem->m_branch )
	{
		cleanup(_elem->m_branch);
	}
	delete _elem;
}

const char *Template::parseToken(const char *p, const char *end, Element **_result, std::string &_include_filename)
{
	if ( p == end ) {
		LOG_PURE("too short");
		return 0;
	}

	// Variable
	if ( '$' == *p )
	{
		++p;

		fir::parser::Parser parser(p, end);
		std::string varname;
		parser.skipSpaces().parseName(fir::parser::StringSetter(varname), "Cannot parse variable name");

		*_result = new Element(Element::Type::VARIABLE);
		(*_result)->m_varname = varname;

		return parser.getP();
	}

	// parse statement name
	fir::parser::Parser parser(p, end);
	std::string statement;
	// spaces already skipped at the begining of the function
	parser.parseName(fir::parser::StringSetter(statement), "cannot parse statement name");
	std::transform(statement.begin(), statement.end(), statement.begin(), ::toupper);

	if ( ! statement.compare("IF") )
	{
		std::string varname;
		if ( ! parser.skipSpaces().skipData("$", 1, "Cannot find $ before var name").parseName(fir::parser::StringSetter(varname), "Cannot parse variable name") )
		{
			return parser.getP();
		}

		*_result = new Element(Element::Type::IF);
		(*_result)->m_varname = varname;

		return parser.getP();
	}

	if ( ! statement.compare("FOR") )
	{
		std::string varname;
		if ( ! parser.skipSpaces().skipData("$", 1, "Cannot find $ before var name").parseName(fir::parser::StringSetter(varname), "Cannot parse variable name") )
		{
			return parser.getP();
		}

		*_result = new Element(Element::Type::FOREACH);
		(*_result)->m_varname = varname;

		return parser.getP();
	}

	if ( ! statement.compare("INCLUDE") )
	{
		if ( ! parser.skipSpaces().parseFileName(fir::parser::StringSetter(_include_filename), "Cannot parse file name") ) {
			_include_filename.clear();
		}

		return parser.getP();
	}

	// unknown token
	LOG_PURE("#_#_#_#_ unknown token " << statement);
	return p;
}

void Template::commitText(const char *_text, size_t _size)
{
	if ( ! _size )
		return;

	// commit text:
	//if ( _size )

	Element *elem = new Element(Element::Type::TEXT);
	elem->m_text = _text;
	elem->m_text_size = _size;

	if ( ! m_branching )
		m_elem->m_next = elem;
	else
	{
		m_elem->m_branch = elem;
		m_branching = false;
	}

	m_elem = elem;
}

void Template::commitElement(Element *_element, std::vector<Element*> &stack_elem)
{
	if ( _element )
	{
		if ( ! m_branching )
			m_elem->m_next = _element;
		else
			m_elem->m_branch = _element;

		m_elem = _element;

		m_branching = ((Element::Type::IF == m_elem->m_type) || (Element::Type::FOREACH == m_elem->m_type));
		if ( m_branching )
			stack_elem.push_back( m_elem );
	}
	else {
		if ( stack_elem.size() ) {
			m_elem = stack_elem.back();
			stack_elem.pop_back();
		}
	}
}

void Template::commitText(const char *_text)
{
	commitText(_text, strlen(_text));
}

//
// Templater
//

Templater::Templater(const char *_dir)
: m_filecache(_dir, 1024*1024*2)
{

}

void Templater::reload()
{
	m_filecache.clear();

	for (auto &tmpl : m_templates )
	{
		tmpl.second->reload();
	}
}

}
}


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Q: How to active tab in Angular Bootstrap UI after change route I have used tab component in Angular Bootstrap UI and ui-router for routing in my Angularjs app.
Now I want to active one of tabs, after change route. In fact I have a search route and I want to change tabs due to the search options (that users can select where they want to search).

A: I Solved my problem!
If each tab has exclusive route, we can use angular ui router sticky to handle this.
use bootstrap
users.pug
ul.nav.nav-tabs

    li.nav-item(ui-sref-active-eq='active')
       a.nav-link(ui-sref="users") users list

    li.nav-item(ui-sref-active-eq='active')
       a.nav-link(ui-sref="users.newUser") newUser

.tab-content(ui-view="usersTab")

usersList.pug
h1 users list page

newuser.pug
h1 new user page

route.js
.state('users', {
    url: '/users',
    templateUrl: 'users.html',
    controller: 'usersCtrl'
})
.state('usersList', {
    url: '/usersList',
    sticky: true,
    views: {
       "usersTab": {
           templateUrl: 'usersList.html',
           controller: 'usersListCtrl'
       }
    }
})
.state('newUser', {
    url: '/newUser',
    sticky: true,
    views: {
       "usersTab": {
           templateUrl: 'newUser.html',
           controller: 'newUserCtrl'
       }
    }

})

And to active each tab can use: ui-sref-active-eq='active' and .active class change active tab style


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Move Over FAANG, It's FANMAG Now
A handful of large "technology" stocks have garnered attention for outsize returns in recent years. Collectively referred to by the FANMAG acronym, Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Microsoft, Apple, and Google (now trading as Alphabet) all substantially outperformed the US market in the eight calendar years that they have all been public companies (Facebook went public in May 2012).
Side note: It's odd to me that we're still grouping any company that uses a computer into the "Technology Sector" – 80% of the FAANG stocks represent a zero weighting in the Technology Sector. Facebook and Google are in the Communications Index, together representing approximately 45% of that sector – combined represent zero percent of the Technology Sector. Netflix accounts for another 4% or so Communications, and again, a zero weighting in Tech. Amazon represents approximately 21% of the Consumer Discretionary Index. When you look at the Technology Sector, you'll find that Amazon has a zero weighting.
FANMAG returns have been extreme relative to their contemporaries, but not their predecessors – their performance has been in line with the average top performers throughout US stock market history.
The FANMAGs were the big winners from a broader group of large tech companies, most of whom have lagged the market.
Following the popularity of the FAANG stocks, FANMAGs are the current fad. But history suggests fad-based investing is no substitute for broad diversification and a consistent approach.
Emerging as winners from among a large number of companies that fared less well during 2013-2020, these juggernauts bested most of their surviving peers with annualized outperformance versus the US market ranging from 7.31 (Alphabet) to 42.58 percentage points (Netflix).
EXHIBIT 1
At the Top of Their Game
Annualized compound return in excess of US market, January 2013 – November 2020
While this performance dazzled investors and dominated headlines during 2013-2020, a more complete picture emerges when accounting for the many companies whose investors were less fortunate over the period. As shown below, of the 10 largest US technology stocks as of January 2013, all but Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon underperformed the US market over the same period that elevated their tech peers to financial market stardom.
Same Game, Different Outcome
Performance of the 10 largest US technology stocks as of January 2013 from January 2013 to November 2020
Exhibit 3 shows the hypothetical growth of wealth for an investor who put $1 in each of the 10 largest technology stocks and the US market in January 2013. While the $1 invested in Amazon and Apple, for example, would have grown to $12.63 and $7.18, respectively, by November 2020, the returns of their non-FANMAG tech contemporaries would have failed to even surpass the US market.
Growth of Wealth
Growth of wealth for 10 largest US technology stocks as of January 2013 and US market, January 2013 – November 2020
FANMAG returns certainly stand out among those of their contemporaries, but the range of individual stock outcomes has often been immense. A historical look shows that FANMAG performance has been quite ordinary in the context of past top-of-the-market performers. Drawing on stock return data since 1927, Exhibit 4 indicates that historical top performers often experienced larger outperformance relative to the US market than the FANMAG stocks realized during 2013-2020.
For example, Apple's 2013-2020 annualized excess return of 13.00 percentage points places it at the 93.67 return percentile among all US stocks that were trading in January 2013 and survived the eight-year period that followed. However, the average outperformance of stocks at the 93.67 percentile over eight-year rolling periods from 1927 to 2020 was 15.60 percentage points, or about 2.60 percentage points higher. With the exception of Netflix, the same holds for the other FANMAG stocks, with historical outperformers at the same return percentile outperforming the market by more than the FANMAG stocks did in 2013-2020.
A Familiar Tale for the Right Tail
FANMAG outperformance vs. US market, 2013-2020, compared to average historical outperformance of stocks at same return distribution percentile over rolling eight-year periods, 1927-2020
A defining trait of the FANMAG performance is that these outsize returns have come from among the largest companies in the US, implying they were meaningful contributors to the overall US market's return. However, historical data show that this too is nothing new.
Defining a stock's return contribution as its total return weighted by its beginning-of-period market capitalization weight, we see that Apple's contribution to the US market for the period 2013-2020 was 19.68%. How does this figure compare to other top return contributors? Exhibit 5 illustrates the top return contribution and the annualized US market return over rolling eight-year periods since 1927, revealing instances of return contributions by the likes of AT&T, General Motors, and General Electric that were comparable to, or even exceeded, that of Apple in 2013-2020.
Key Contributors
If history is any guide, the FANMAG acronym will eventually be replaced by another trendy name. For example, stock market historians will remember the Nifty Fifty in the 1960s and 70s, a set of 50 blue-chip stocks like Coca-Cola and General Electric. The early 2000s witnessed increasing adoption of the acronym BRIC, representing investment opportunities in the fast-growing emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. More recently, the WATCH companies – Walmart, Amazon, Target, Costco, and Home Depot – have also gained traction in the market's lexicon.
While documenting trends in finance is entertaining, there is little evidence that investors can spot these trends in advance in a way that would enable market-beating performance. Moreover, concentrated bets on high-flying stocks can expose investors to idiosyncratic risks and a wider range of possible outcomes.
To be clear, these companies are massively important to the market and global economy, but there's already plenty of exposure to them in a well diversified portfolio.
Source: Dimensional Fund Advisors


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Iowa caucuses – Winners and waiters
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Bernie supporters cheer
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders greets supporters at his caucus-night party after a close race in the Iowa caucuses Monday night in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo: Khue Bui for Yahoo News)
They came from all over the country to work for their candidates — slept on couches, lived on pizza, and gave their all to try to change history. It all came down to a handful of votes and a few hours of waiting, ending in tears for some and exhilaration for others.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, a fiery conservative loathed by his own party's leaders, swept to victory in Iowa's Republican caucuses Monday, overcoming billionaire Donald Trump and a stronger-than-expected showing by Florida Sen. Marco Rubio. Among Democrats, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders rode a wave of voter enthusiasm to a virtual tie with Hillary Clinton, long considered her party's frontrunner.
Cruz's victory over Trump was a testament to his massive get-out-the-vote operation in Iowa and the months he spent wooing the state's influential conservative and evangelical leaders. (AP)
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One month until Halloween! I am not even close to ready, but I have made some progress with our Halloween costumes.
I started by tackling the "chainmail" that Trevor will wear beneath his knight tunic. I had what I thought would be a brilliant idea: I could take some grey sweatpants, put window screening over them, ink through the window screening and it would make the perfect chainmail.
Unfortunately, the idea was less than perfect. It was very difficult to get the ink on evenly, and Staz-On was definitely not the right ink for the job. I tried a few others, but this was the best I could get. Not exactly chainmail.
From a distance, it just looked dirty. Bummer.
Clearly, I needed larger openings than the window screening. And ideally, I needed a circle. I toyed with making my own stamp using a tiny rubber band or washer, then (thank goodness) found a tiny circle stamp in my stash. I did a test patch and loved the way it looked! Now that's chainmail!
During a recent Fiskateers event, I spent hours stamping this little circle about 8 million times. I stopped just above the knee and am crossing my fingers that I won't have to add more rows. My gnarled, sore fingers. That was a LOT of stamping. And I haven't done the top yet. Ack!
We found this foam sword for 50 cents at Target. The shape and size are perfect, but the colors of the handle are really weird. Red and green? Why?
Trevor wanted the whole thing to be silver. He gave it a few coats of paint, and now we have this.
My friend Kim offered me an empire waist dress that I am going to use for my damsel costume. Trevor really wanted me in a pink dress, but that's not going to happen. This dress has too many things going for it... not only does it fit me perfectly (rare that a dress fits me so well- I don't even have to hem it!), but it didn't cost me anything in either time or money. I have no interest in scouring the thrift shops for a well-fitting pink dress that may or may not exist.
So that's the progress so far! Trevor picked out the material for his tunic, but I haven't been brave enough to start sewing it. We also have some fabric to make my cone-hat. We weren't able to find matching fabric, so we got cream. I'm not sure how that's going to look, but for now I'm ignoring that issue.
As for Steve's dragon costume, I'm about 99% sure that isn't going to happen. I still haven't had a good idea of how to make it. As I look at the calendar, I see that a dragon costume isn't going to be a priority. He owns a Renaissance outfit that might fit the theme, or we might dress him as a king. That sounds so much easier than a dragon.
Trevor has always been a collector, specifically of nature items such as rocks, pine cones, feathers, oak galls, and acorns. Lots and lots of acorns. Not long after we made the acorn napkin rings, Trevor discovered that the trees by the field where he plays soccer had just started dropping acorns by the thousands. He happily gathered up a few hundred to take home.
He was fascinated by how different the two types of acorns looked. The one on the left is the type I collected near his school to make the napkin rings. The one on the right is from the soccer field.
We decided to make a wreath. We took a cheap paper plate, cut off the outside edge, and then cut out the center. This left us with a basic wreath shape.
And then we used the glue gun to attach the acorns around the perimeter. I operated the glue gun and Trevor placed the acorns. While he is extremely responsible and very cautious, I don't think at 5 he is old enough to operate a glue gun yet. That was fine with him.
We added a bit of orange ribbon and hung up our wreath. I really like the way it turned out. And you can't beat the price, since everything in the project we either gathered ourselves or found around the house.
Our chapter of the International MOMS Club has a monthly "playgroup" for those of us whose children are in school. It's called MOMS Who Brunch. What a treat to get together with my mom friends without the kids being there! This month we met at my house.
I decided to serve homemade applesauce. If you've never done it before, it is ridiculously easy and so much tastier than store-bought.
1) Roughly cut any number of apples into chunks. If you have a food mill, you do not need to peel them, nor do you need to cut out the core or remove any seeds or stems if you don't feel like it. Just wash the apples, then cut them in chunks.
2) Add about 2 inches of water to the bottom of a pan, squeeze one lemon into the water, then add the apples. Place over medium heat, cover, and let sit for 20+ minutes.
3) After 20 minutes, stir the apples. If the apples are soft, continue. If some pieces are still firm, continue heating. Depending on the amount of apples, size of pan, and size of apple pieces, it could take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour. As a general rule, they're done when they smell really good. They'll look like this.
4) Transfer the apples into a food mill. Mine is a Foley food mill and I love it.
6). You'll know you're done when all that is left in the food mill is peels, stems, and/or seeds. This goes into the compost pile or the green waste.
7) The pot below holds the applesauce. You may choose to add sugar and/or spices. I didn't add either one, but instead put out cinnamon sugar in a shaker so each person could add it if they wished.
I also made my favorite coffee cake. It is so easy, can be made ahead of time, and is absolutely delicious. I got the recipe from Taste of Home.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in egg. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
Spread into a greased 8-inch square baking pan. Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over batter. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Uncover and bake at 350º for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Serves 8.
*I didn't have buttermilk on hand. Did you know you can make a perfectly good substitute? Put 1-1/2 tsp. lemon juice or vinegar in liquid measuring cup, then add enough milk to bring it to 1/2 c. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
Yesterday I mentioned our traditional camping treasure hunt. I had a hard time coming up with the perfect treasure.... until I read on Lego a Day that Lego had released its Series 5 Minifigs. Steve and Trevor both love anything Lego, so I thought it would be very fun to have these as the treasure.
Lego is smart and has wrapped its limited edition figures so that you do not know which one you are getting when you buy one. There are some tips and hints online about how to differentiate between them by feeling the bags and looking at teensy bumps on the packaging. I waited until Trevor was at school and Steve was at the office (he usually works from home 3 days a week) to head to the store. There I did my best to feel the packages and pick out four different minifigs.
Steve did not disappoint. He took this awesome photo of our four minifigs warming their hands around the campfire.
I took this picture of the cave woman beating up the Egyptian Queen.
Fortunately, despite the abuse, the Egyptian Queen went on to graduate with honors.
And Cave Woman tried out some new hairstyles, including this Martha Stewart-inspired look.
Trevor's Lizard Man showed just how strong he was.
Jonna's Graduate is considering a career as a crossing guard.
Before I get to the last pictures, I should mention that Jonna (Trevor's godmother and our awesome camping companion) made an adorable quilted camping tablecloth. She embroidered camping images and icons in several of the squares. She had the very clever idea to use the tablecloth as the backdrop for some fun photos.
Here is her picture of Lizard Man, posed perfectly next to the campfire.
But my favorite photo of all, was this one. Now that's creativity.
We had big plans to take more photos, but didn't when we had to cut the trip short. But now that we know how much fun minifigs can be, you can be sure that they'll be on my camping packing list in the future.
Our family went camping recently. Unfortunately, we had to cut the trip short when Trevor had a major allergic reaction to something, swelled up, and broke out in giant hives. Fortunately, we had already done our traditional scavenger hunt and treasure hunt before we left.
While Trevor did sand art (one of the prizes he won in the scavenger hunt), I did a different craft. I found an adorable campfire craft at Kaboose (link is now broken) that I wanted to try. I brought along Elmer's glue, an old CD, and scraps of orange and yellow tissue paper. The rest of the materials came from our scavenger hunt.
I started by using my finger to rub an even layer of glue on the CD, stopping 1/2 inch from the edge. I dropped it upside down on the ground, which gave it a nice even coat of sand.
(The blue background is REI's Camp Time Roll-a-Table. I can't say enough good things about this table.
I used a generous amount of glue to adhere rocks around the outer edge.
I broke the sticks into small pieces and glued them in a pile.
I tore off small bits of tissue paper, added glue, and stuffed them down in between the sticks.
I put the whole thing down on the ground and sprinkled more sand on top to cover any extra glue.
Here's my finished craft! Isn't it cute?!
During the past week, my subscribers have not been receiving notification when I post new blog content. This was incredibly frustrating. I did everything I could think of, checked settings, googled for similar problems, etc. and came up stumped.
For the millionth time, I have thanked my lucky stars that Steve, Husband Extraordinaire, knows everything there is to know about computers. He fixed my problems AND wrote out a detailed summary of what he did. I'm going to post that here as a reference for anyone else who might someday be googling for solutions to the same problem.
Last week Feedburner stopped processing feeds on Cindy's blog. Initial investigations didn't turn up much: feedburner's own status blog was silent and a couple of Google searches turned up nothing, so we decided to see if the problem would correct itself in a couple of days. A couple of days came and went and no results, so it became imperative to research the problem in depth and fix it.
Cindy gave me access to her Feedburner account so I could troubleshoot the problem. We found out that if your feed length exceeds 512k bytes, Feedburner decides to stop processing it. OK, though it's quite unfortunate that it fails silently. This was the only hint I could find, so I started poking at the feed to discover what is wrong.
First thing I had to do was disable the feed redirection on Blogger so that I could look directly at what Blogger was giving us. To do this, you must go to the dashboard, select the Settings tab, and then the Site Feed item. Here you'll see the "Post Feed Redirect URL". As you will need to restore this later, copy and paste the URL somewhere safe, then clear the box and press the "Save Settings" button.
Then I was able to go to http://web-sniffer.net/ and entered the feed URL, which for Cindy's blog is http://www.cindyderosier.com/feeds/posts/default. This service then grabs the data, gives some information about it and then displays what it fetched. The shocking thing was looking at the size (displayed in red right above the content) was over 1.6M bytes!
Looking into the content, I noticed a very strange thing: the first post had an embedded image. Usually, image tags look like  and are only a few tens of characters long. This one was like  and went on forever. Aha! Here's why the feed became so large and stopped working.
I mentioned this to Cindy and she remembered Blogger's editor acting strangely after inserting the image in question. Of course it was: it was trying to process a huge piece of data in the browser instead of handling a URL like it expects.
This led us to the root cause: Usually Cindy grabs files from her Picasa application, which uploads the photos to Blogger and allows her to enter an image tag URL. Easy and simple and it works. For this one image, she had grabbed it from some site by highlighting the image and copy-and-pasting into the post in Blogger. It put the contents of the file inside the post instead of referencing it.
The fix at this point is obvious, though it was frustrating to do in the Blogger interface as having that image in there really drags things down. I edited the post in question, deleted the offending image and then uploaded the image to Blogger and added the image reference. From this point the Blogger editor started working properly again, and Feedburner would be happy.
After fixing the problem, you have to undo the broken Feedburner redirect that we messed up later. Remember how I said to save that URL? Copy that, and go back to the Blogger Dashboard page with the "Post Feed Redirect URL" box and paste it back. Save your changes and you're back in business.
There was one last thing left to do: poke the feed on Feedburner. Enter your feed address (in this case http://feeds.feedburner.com/CindyDerosierMyCreativeLife ) into Feedburner's ping page and press the "Ping Feedburner" button. Now you're done and your feed will start to show in feed readers, emails will start up again and so on.
They say that imitation is the highest form of flattery. When I learn that someone loves my work enough to copy it exactly, it is indeed incredibly flattering. I recently got a message from a woman named Lisa (Dancinirish90), telling me that she'd done a lift of my layout "So Happy Together."
Lisa, thanks for the compliment! And thanks for being the kind of person who gives proper credit. You're awesome. Lisa does very nice original work as well, which you can see using the link above.
And speaking of giving proper credit, I should mention again that my layout was based on a sketch by Shannon White.
Usually when I scraplift, my finished project bears little resemblance to the original. Try as I might to embrace someone else's, my own style pushes its way through. Over the years, there have only been a few layouts that I've copied outright. The layout below is one. It's of the most scraplifted layouts I have ever seen. And it's no wonder- it is gorgeous. This is by the fabulous MissyGinCT.
I was born in Northern California and have lived here all my life. I grew up in a city about an hour from San Francisco, moved 2 hours away to go to college, and now live halfway between those two. I'm a Californian through and through.
But there remain many Southern dishes that I have never tried. In my 39 years of life, I have never had fried green tomatoes. This year, our tomato plants are so heavy that they are bending and sprawling out of their raised bed and onto the lawn. We're doing a decent job of keeping up with the ripe tomatoes, but there are some huge unripe ones that are really weighing down the plant. I picked the largest and googled "fried green tomatoes."
I heated up a tablespoon or two of oil, then added a few slices, taking care not to crowd them.
Then I reread the recipe. Wait a minute- did that say to put a QUART of oil in the pan?? Silly Californian! I'd automatically put a tablespoon in, like I do whenever I fry something. I pulled out my tomatoes and heated way more oil. Not nearly a quart, but at least the oil was visible in the pan.
I cooked the tomatoes until the crust was golden brown, then put them on paper towels to drain. I heated up some leftover spaghetti sauce and laid the fried green tomatoes on top. I added a side dish of cucumber and tomato salad. Dinner is served!
And then I suddenly wondered- are fried green tomatoes an entree? I have no idea. Should I have served something else? Would they have been an entree if I'd used the entire quart of oil the recipe called for?
As for the taste... well, they were OK. Not what I expected. Not as good as other fried food, nor as good as a plain ripe tomato. They were more tart than I expected, and the cornmeal crust wasn't what I expected either.
Help me, my Southern friends! (Or my foodie friends from other places.) Was my version so laughable that I haven't actually tasted fried green tomatoes the way they're supposed to be? Do you like them? Do you have a great recipe to share?
Back in June, I blogged about the zoo-themed birthday parties Trevor had when he turned five. Here is the layout from the celebration with his friends at the Oakland Zoo. I had so much fun putting this together- I love the bright colors of the pictures and wanted the layout to be equally fun and happy to match the spirit of the party.
What I like most about this layout are the little details. With twelve pictures and bright lime/orange papers all demanding the viewers' attention, I needed to keep the embellishments simple, but not so plain they'd be lost. I started with the grungeboard 5. I painted it orange, rubbed it with orange Stickles, and then tied on the ribbon. I used the same Stickles to cover the brad and to fill in the center of the star-shaped button. I edged the vellum circles in Stickles.
I love the way the dotted vellum sets off the 5 and the date. I'd originally used the same dotted vellum for the journaling, but it was hard to read. I switched to a plain vellum and it looks much better.
Such a fun layout and such great memories from a fantastic day!
I spent the first 32 years of my life being Cindy Jones. Not surprisingly, my name didn't get misspelled or mispronounced very often. In fact, I can only remember two times EVER that someone got my name wrong.
When I was about 13, our family went to Mexico. "HOE-ness family?" the man called to the waiting crowd. Nobody answered. "HOE-ness family?" he asked increasingly loudly. I can't remember which of us finally realized he was calling for the Jones family. It is the one and only time I've ever heard Jones mispronounced. I've never seen it misspelled.
When I was 18, I became a California 4-H Diamond Star. (Scroll down to 1990-1991 to see a picture of my team.) I traveled all around the state giving speeches. Usually I wrote my own, but occasionally I received a pre-written speech. One arrived with an introduction that read, "My name is Cindy Smith." I thought this was hilarious and practiced it that way. My mom warned me not to... and I should have listened. I told an assembled crowd of about 1000 people, "My name is Cmindy Sith." And a nickname was born that lasts to this day.
When I married Steve and became Cindy deRosier, I knew that my new last name would cause some problems. Pretty much nobody pronounces it correctly on the first try. Some of my longtime friends don't know how to say it. (It is French for "of the rose" and is pronounced de-ROSE-e-a. Think Cartier, Garnier, or dossier.) That was quite a shock for someone who grew up as a Jones.
And as difficult as deRosier is to say, it is even harder to spell. It starts with a lowercase letter and has a capital letter in it with no space in between, which freaks people out. We are frequently alphabetized after the Z's, as if lowercase d is somehow not a D at all.
For the last 7 years, I've been collecting address labels and other things with ridiculous spellings of my name. I keep them in a file labeled, "deRosier is not THAT hard." I have enough that I could do a whole book. Instead, I chose the 'best' and made this layout.
I encourage all of you to collect misspellings of your name and make your own layout! It was so much fun... and quite hilarious to see all the weird versions of my name in one place.


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Volume 12, Issue 27; July 4, 2012: When the Chair Is a Bully: III
When the Chair Is a Bully: III
When the chair of the meeting is so dominant that attendees withhold comments or slant contributions to please the chair, meeting output is at risk of corruption. Because chairs usually can retaliate against attendees who aren't "cooperative," this problem is difficult to address. Here's Part III of our exploration of the problem of bully chairs.
Gary Jones, Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector since 2010. In April, 2012, his office released a Petition Audit Report on the operations of the Town of Bernice in Delaware County, Oklahoma, about 70 miles Northeast of Tulsa. The report found a number of abuses of the state's Open Meetings Act, which were well summarized the following day by FOI Oklahoma in their blog. Many of the identified abuses involved executive sessions. Some examples: discussing contracts of independent contractors in executive session; rarely taking minutes of executive sessions; not listing the statutory authorization for executive sessions or listing the wrong one; not including the names or unique titles of employees to be discussed in executive sessions; not identifying the "specific purposes of the sessions"; and voting in an executive session.
Although these abuses are somewhat characteristic of abuses of public trust, they do have analogs in the organizational context. And those analogs are just as corrosive. Too bad most private sector organizations don't have an analog of a State Auditor's Office. And too bad most organizations don't have an analog of someone like Oklahoma's Gary Jones. Photo courtesy State of Oklahoma.
Continuing our exploration of the tactics of bully chairs, we now turn to techniques that depend on the chair's abuse of the form of the meeting itself. See "When the Chair Is a Bully: I," Point Lookout for June 20, 2012, for more.
Abusing the executive session
The executive session, either formal or informal, is perhaps the most extreme form of participation control. It is especially tempting when the executive session attendees are trusted allies of the chair. When there are customs or bylaws that specify executive session attendees, the chair's ability to abuse this form is limited to overuse. That is, the chair allocates to executive sessions decisions regarding issues for which executive sessions aren't required. But when there is no definition of the reasons for convening executive sessions, any use at all potentially constitutes abuse.
Excluding members of a team that otherwise meets regularly as a whole should be a rare event. Frequent use might indicate intentional exclusion of disfavored attendees. Logging dates and times of all incidents is useful, but unfortunately it is possible only if the executive sessions themselves aren't secret.
Abusing the one-on-one
Some chairs feel that the "entire meeting is against me." Some distrust nearly all attendees. Others feel powerless to oppose the influence of disfavored attendees. To these bully chairs, the one-on-one provides control. They meet privately with each attendee, so as to eliminate open discussion altogether, and enhance their ability to control — or misrepresent — what the "attendees" can say to each other.
Since open discussion is an effective means of ensuring informed and sound decisions, chairs who adopt the serial one-on-one tactic are placing their organizations at risk. Log the frequency of open meetings and note trends in that frequency.
Limiting what the meeting can discuss or decide
It's typical for chairs to determine what is appropriate for discussion at meetings, or at what meetings particular topics can be discussed. This power is abused by chairs who schedule topics for meetings that disfavored attendees cannot attend, or who sequence agendas so as to schedule certain topics for portions of meetings in which disfavored attendees will be absent. Some chairs schedule topics so that disfavored attendees might be attending by means of a disadvantaged medium, such as telephone or video, when they usually attend in person. Some chairs decide that some topics won't be discussed at all.
Log all Excluding members of a team
that otherwise meets regularly
as a whole should be
a rare eventdecisions that appear to have been taken outside the meeting context, or when disfavored attendees are absent or disadvantaged. This information can be helpful in demonstrating a pattern of abuse.
Chairs are powerful. Bully chairs abuse that power. Proof of abuse requires both an unambiguous demonstration of a pattern of abuse, and an open-minded supervisor who is willing to examine the proof. First in this series Top Next Issue
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Some Truths About Lies: II
Knowing when someone else is lying doesn't make you a more ethical person, but it sure can be an advantage if you want to stay out of trouble. Here's Part II of a catalog of techniques misleaders use.
The Costs of Threats
Threatening as a way of influencing others might work in the short term. But a pattern of using threats to gain compliance has long-term effects that can undermine your own efforts, corrode your relationships, and create an atmosphere of fear.
Dealing with Rapid-Fire Attacks
When a questioner repeatedly attacks someone within seconds of their starting to reply, complaining to management about a pattern of abuse can work — if management understands abuse, and if management wants deal with it. What if management is no help?
Look Where You Aren't Looking
Being blindsided by an adverse event could indicate the event's sudden, unexpected development. It can also indicate a failure to anticipate what could have been reasonably anticipated. How can we improve our ability to prepare for adverse events?
See also Workplace Bullying and Effective Meetings for more related articles.