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from django.db import IntegrityError
from django.test import TestCase
from django.contrib.auth.models import User
from django.core.validators import ValidationError
from ielex.lexicon.models import CognateClass, \
                                 CognateClassCitation, \
                                 CognateJudgement, \
                                 CognateJudgementCitation, \
                                 Language, \
                                 LanguageList, \
                                 Lexeme, \
                                 LexemeCitation, \
                                 Meaning, \
                                 Source
from ielex.lexicon.templatetags.lexicon_utils import wikilink
from ielex.lexicon.validators import standard_reserved_names, suitable_for_url

def make_basic_objects():
    """Make a basic website with one of each kind of object and return a
    dictionary keying classes to instances, e.g.::

        {..., Language:language_instance, ...}
    """
    User.objects.create_user('testuser', 'test@example.com', 'secret')
    user = User.objects.get(username='testuser')
    source = Source.objects.create(citation_text="SOURCE")
    language = Language.objects.create(
        ascii_name="LANGUAGE", utf8_name="LANGUAGE")
    meaning = Meaning.objects.create(gloss="MEANING")
    lexeme = Lexeme.objects.create(
        romanised="LEXEME", language=language, meaning=meaning)
    cogclass = CognateClass.objects.create(alias="X")
    cogjudge = CognateJudgement.objects.create(
        lexeme=lexeme, cognate_class=cogclass)
    cogjudgecit = CognateJudgementCitation.objects.create(
            cognate_judgement=cogjudge,
            source=source, reliability="A")
    lexemecit = LexemeCitation.objects.create(
        lexeme=lexeme, source=source, reliability="A")
    cogclasscit = CognateClassCitation.objects.create(
        cognate_class=cogclass, source=source, reliability="A")

    return {User: user,
            Source: source,
            Language: language,
            Meaning: meaning,
            Lexeme: lexeme,
            CognateClass: cogclass,
            CognateJudgement: cogjudge,
            CognateJudgementCitation: cogjudgecit,
            LexemeCitation: lexemecit,
            CognateClassCitation: cogclasscit}

class WikilinkTests(TestCase):
    """Test internal links of the format /lexeme/1234/"""

    def setUp(self):
        self.src1 = "/lexeme/123/"
        self.dst1 = '/lexeme/123/'
        self.src2 = "/cognate/456/"
        self.dst2 = '/cognate/456/'

    def test_make_link(self):
        self.assertEqual(wikilink(self.src1), self.dst1)
        self.assertEqual(wikilink(self.src2), self.dst2)

    def test_dont_link_date(self):
        DATE = "21/10/2012"
        self.assertEqual(wikilink(DATE), DATE)

    def test_make_embedded_link(self):
        src = "asdf %s asdf" % self.src1
        dst = "asdf %s asdf" % self.dst1
        self.assertEqual(wikilink(src), dst)

    def test_two_embedded_links(self):
        src = "asdf %s asdf %s asdf" % (self.src1, self.src2)
        dst = "asdf %s asdf %s asdf" % (self.dst1, self.dst2)
        self.assertEqual(wikilink(src), dst)

class CognateClassCodeDenormalizationTests(TestCase):

    def setUp(self):
        self.db = make_basic_objects()

    def test_denormalized_cognate_classes_present(self):
        self.assertEqual(
            self.db[Lexeme].denormalized_cognate_classes, "1,X")

    def test_delete_cognate_judgement(self):
        "Test that post_delete hook updates denormalized data"
        cj = self.db[CognateJudgement]
        cj.delete()
        self.assertEqual(self.db[Lexeme].denormalized_cognate_classes, "")

    def test_add_cognate_judgement(self):
        "Test that post_save hook updates denormalized data"
        cogclass = CognateClass.objects.create(alias="Y")
        cogjudge = CognateJudgement.objects.create(
            lexeme=self.db[Lexeme], cognate_class=cogclass)
        CognateJudgementCitation.objects.create(
            cognate_judgement=cogjudge,
            source=self.db[Source], reliability="A")
        self.assertEqual(
            self.db[Lexeme].denormalized_cognate_classes, "1,X,2,Y")

class SignalsTests(TestCase):

    def setUp(self):
        self.language = Language.objects.create(
                ascii_name="Test_Language",
                utf8_name="Test Language")
        self.meaning = Meaning.objects.create(
                gloss="test meaning")
        self.source = Source.objects.create(citation_text="a")
        self.cognate_class_A = CognateClass.objects.create(alias="A")

    def test_meaning_zero_percent_coded(self):
        self.assertEqual(self.meaning.percent_coded, 0)

    def test_update_denormalized_from_lexeme(self):
        self.meaning.percent_coded = 999
        Lexeme.objects.create(
            romanised="a",
            meaning=self.meaning,
            language=self.language)
        self.assertEqual(self.meaning.percent_coded, 0)

    def test_cognate_judgement_signal_triggers_lexeme_signal(self):
        # i.e. that saving a CognateJudgement also triggers
        # the signal to update_denormalized_from_lexeme
        lexeme = Lexeme.objects.create(
            romanised="a",
            meaning=self.meaning,
            language=self.language)
        self.meaning.percent_coded = 999
        CognateJudgement.objects.create(
                lexeme=lexeme,
                cognate_class=self.cognate_class_A)
        self.assertEqual(self.meaning.percent_coded, 100)

class LanguageListTests(TestCase):

    def setUp(self):
        self.db = make_basic_objects()

    def make_language_list(self):
        self.languagelist = LanguageList.objects.create(name="Test")

    def append_languages(self, lg_names):
        for name in lg_names:
            self.languagelist.append(
                Language.objects.create(
                    ascii_name=name, utf8_name=name))

    def setup_language_list(self, lg_names):
        self.make_language_list()
        self.append_languages(lg_names)

    def test_create_list(self):
        lg_names = ["Ccc", "Bbb", "Aaa"]
        self.make_language_list()
        self.assertEqual(self.languagelist.languages.count(), 0)
        self.append_languages(lg_names)
        self.assertEqual(self.languagelist.languages.count(), 3)
        list_names = [
            l.ascii_name for l in
            self.languagelist.languages.all().order_by("languagelistorder")]
        self.assertEqual(list_names, lg_names)

    def test_move_list_element(self):
        lg_names = ["Ccc", "Bbb", "Aaa"]
        self.setup_language_list(lg_names)
        lang_A = Language.objects.get(ascii_name="Aaa")
        self.languagelist.insert(1, lang_A)
        self.assertEqual(self.languagelist.languages.count(), len(lg_names))
        self.assertEqual(
            lang_A,
            self.languagelist.languages.all().order_by("languagelistorder")[1])

    def test_delete_list_element(self):
        lg_names = ["Ccc", "Bbb", "Aaa"]
        self.setup_language_list(lg_names)
        lang_A = Language.objects.get(ascii_name="Aaa")
        self.languagelist.remove(lang_A)
        self.assertEqual(self.languagelist.languages.count(), len(lg_names)-1)
        self.assertNotIn(lang_A, self.languagelist.languages.all())

    def test_all_list_exists(self):
        self.assertEqual(LanguageList.objects.filter(name="all").count(), 1)

    def test_all_list_updates(self):
        self.assertEqual(LanguageList.objects.filter(
                name=LanguageList.ALL).count(), 1)
        lg_names = ["Ccc", "Bbb", "Aaa"]
        self.setup_language_list(lg_names)
        self.assertEqual(LanguageList.objects.get(
                name=LanguageList.ALL).languages.count(), 4)
        self.db[Language].delete()
        self.assertEqual(LanguageList.objects.get(
                name=LanguageList.ALL).languages.count(), 3)

    def test_default_alpha(self):
        default_alpha = LanguageList.ALL+"-alpha"
        lg_names = ["Ccc", "Bbb", "Aaa"]
        self.setup_language_list(lg_names)
        self.db[Language].delete()
        alpha_list = LanguageList.objects.get(name=default_alpha)
        alpha_list_names = [
            l.ascii_name for l in
            alpha_list.languages.all().order_by("languagelistorder")]
        self.assertNotEqual(lg_names, sorted(lg_names))
        self.assertEqual(alpha_list_names, sorted(lg_names))

# class NexusExportFormTests(TestCase):
#
#     def setUp(self):
#         self.form = ChooseNexusOutputForm()
#
#     def test_defaults(self):
#         self.assertTrue(self.form.is_valid())

class CognateCitationValidityTests(TestCase):

    def setUp(self):
        self.language = Language.objects.create(
                ascii_name="Test_Language",
                utf8_name="Test Language")
        self.meaning = Meaning.objects.create(
                gloss="test meaning")
        self.source = Source.objects.create(citation_text="a")
        self.cognate_class = CognateClass.objects.create(alias="A")
        self.lexeme = Lexeme.objects.create(
            romanised="a",
            meaning=self.meaning,
            language=self.language)
        self.delete = lambda obj: obj.delete()

    def test_cant_delete_final_citation(self):
        # can't delete final citation without deleting CognateClass itself
        cognate_judgement = CognateJudgement.objects.create(
                lexeme=self.lexeme,
                cognate_class=self.cognate_class)
        citation = CognateJudgementCitation.objects.create(
                source=self.source,
                cognate_judgement=cognate_judgement,
                reliability="B")
        self.assertRaises(IntegrityError, self.delete, citation)
        self.assertEqual(cognate_judgement.source.count(), 1)

    def test_can_delete_penultimate_citation(self):
        # can't delete final citation without deleting CognateClass itself
        cognate_judgement = CognateJudgement.objects.create(
                lexeme=self.lexeme,
                cognate_class=self.cognate_class)
        citation_1 = CognateJudgementCitation.objects.create(
                source=self.source,
                cognate_judgement=cognate_judgement,
                reliability="B")
        citation_2 = CognateJudgementCitation.objects.create(
                source=Source.objects.create(citation_text="B"),
                cognate_judgement=cognate_judgement,
                reliability="X")
        self.assertEqual(cognate_judgement.source.count(), 2)
        citation_2.delete()
        self.assertEqual(cognate_judgement.source.count(), 1)
        self.assertRaises(IntegrityError, self.delete, citation_1)

    def test_can_still_delete_on_cascade(self):
        cognate_judgement = CognateJudgement.objects.create(
                lexeme=self.lexeme,
                cognate_class=self.cognate_class)
        CognateJudgementCitation.objects.create(
                source=self.source,
                cognate_judgement=cognate_judgement,
                reliability="B")
        try:
            cognate_judgement.delete()
        except IntegrityError:
            self.fail("Should be able to delete final citation via cascade")

class LexemeCitationValidityTests(TestCase):

    def setUp(self):
        self.language = Language.objects.create(
                ascii_name="Test_Language",
                utf8_name="Test Language")
        self.meaning = Meaning.objects.create(
                gloss="test meaning")
        self.source = Source.objects.create(citation_text="a")
        self.delete = lambda obj: obj.delete()

    def test_cant_delete_final_citation(self):
        lexeme = Lexeme.objects.create(
            romanised="a",
            meaning=self.meaning,
            language=self.language)
        citation = LexemeCitation.objects.create(
                lexeme=lexeme,
                source=self.source,
                reliability="B")
        self.assertRaises(IntegrityError, self.delete, citation)
        self.assertEqual(lexeme.source.count(), 1)

    def test_can_delete_penultimate_citation(self):
        lexeme = Lexeme.objects.create(
            romanised="a",
            meaning=self.meaning,
            language=self.language)
        citation_1 = LexemeCitation.objects.create(
                lexeme=lexeme,
                source=self.source,
                reliability="B")
        citation_2 = LexemeCitation.objects.create(
                lexeme=lexeme,
                source=Source.objects.create(citation_text="B"),
                reliability="X")
        self.assertEqual(lexeme.source.count(), 2)
        citation_2.delete()
        self.assertEqual(lexeme.source.count(), 1)
        self.assertRaises(IntegrityError, self.delete, citation_1)

    def test_can_still_delete_on_cascade(self):
        lexeme = Lexeme.objects.create(
                romanised="a",
                meaning=self.meaning,
                language=self.language)
        citation = LexemeCitation.objects.create(
                lexeme=lexeme,
                source=self.source,
                reliability="B")
        # sanity check
        self.assertRaises(IntegrityError, self.delete, citation)
        self.assertEqual(Lexeme.objects.count(), 1)
        self.assertEqual(LexemeCitation.objects.count(), 1)
        # delete tests
        try:
            lexeme.delete()
        except IntegrityError:
            self.fail("Should be able to delete final citation via cascade")
        self.assertEqual(Lexeme.objects.count(), 0)
        self.assertEqual(LexemeCitation.objects.count(), 0)

class CleanLexemeFormTests(TestCase):

    def setUp(self):
        self.db = make_basic_objects()
        from ielex.forms import AddLexemeForm
        self.AddLexemeForm = AddLexemeForm

    def test_required_romanised(self):
        form = self.AddLexemeForm({
            "romanised": "AAA",
            "language": self.db[Language].id,
            "meaning": self.db[Meaning].id})
        self.assertTrue(form.is_valid())

    def test_stripped_whitespace(self):
        form = self.AddLexemeForm({
            "romanised": "\tAAA\n",
            "phon_form": " BBB\t",
            "language": self.db[Language].id,
            "meaning": self.db[Meaning].id})
        self.assertTrue(form.is_valid())
        self.assertEqual(form.cleaned_data["romanised"], "AAA")
        self.assertEqual(form.cleaned_data["phon_form"], "BBB")

class LanguageFormTests(TestCase):

    def setUp(self):
        from ielex.forms import AddLanguageForm
        self.AddLanguageForm = AddLanguageForm

    def test_stripped_whitespace(self):
        form = self.AddLanguageForm({
            "ascii_name": "\tAAA\n",
            "utf8_name": " BBB\t"})
        self.assertTrue(form.is_valid())
        self.assertEqual(form.clean_ascii_name(), "AAA")
        self.assertEqual(form.clean_utf8_name(), "BBB")

    def test_invalid_for_url(self):
        for name in ["A/A", u"əŋ", "A A"]:
            form = self.AddLanguageForm({
                "ascii_name": name,
                "utf8_name": "BB"})
            self.assertFalse(form.is_valid())

class ValidatorTests(TestCase):

    def test_reserved_names_validator(self):
        # validator = reserved_names("all", "all-alpha")
        for name in ["foo", "bar"]:  # good names
            self.assertIsNone(standard_reserved_names(name))
        for name in ["all", "all-alpha"]:  # bad names
            self.assertRaises(ValidationError, standard_reserved_names, name)

    def test_suitable_for_url_validator(self):
        for name in ["aaa", "a-a", "a_a", "a~"]:  # good names
            self.assertIsNone(suitable_for_url(name))
        for name in ["A/A", u"əŋ", "A A"]:  # bad names
            self.assertRaises(ValidationError, suitable_for_url, name)

class FunctionsTests(TestCase):

    def setUp(self):
        from ielex.lexicon.functions import local_iso_code_generator
        self.generator = local_iso_code_generator()

    def test_basic_generator_function(self):
        codes = ["qaa", "qab", "qac"]
        for code in codes:
            self.assertEqual(code, self.generator.next())

    def test_exclude_known_codes(self):
        Language.objects.create(
            ascii_name="Qab", utf8_name="Qab", iso_code="qab")
        Language.objects.create(
            ascii_name="Qad", utf8_name="Qad", iso_code="qad")
        codes = ["qaa", "qac", "qae"]
        for code in codes:
            self.assertEqual(code, self.generator.next())

    def test_nexus_comment_conversion(self):
        from ielex.lexicon.functions import nexus_comment
        text = "foo\nbar\nbaz"
        converted = nexus_comment(text)
        for line in converted.split("\n"):
            self.assertEqual(line[0], "[")
            self.assertEqual(line[-1], "]")


Last week proved to be a very strong week for the US dollar in terms of data. Growth in both the manufacturing and services Purchasing Managers' Indices (PMIs) contributed to strength seen at the start of the week. But the biggest gains were seen on Friday, with much better than expected non-farm employment data reporting 321,000 new jobs created, compared to an expected figure of 231,000. This is an astronomical figure for the US, and the highest it has been since June 2010. This highlights that the US economy is moving in the right direction in creating new jobs which will help the US economy grow in 2015. We saw the US dollar gain on Friday a cent against sterling, as well as a cent against the euro.
The employment data coupled with increasing average earnings figures also increases the likelihood of an interest rate hike in 2015.
A quieter start of the week is expected from the US. We will look forward to core US retail sales out on Thursday, which has been a unpredictable figure in the past few months. Also released will be the weekly unemployment claims data, which is typically used more as an indicator of how the non-farm payroll data trends. We also have inflation and consumer sentiment data out on Friday.


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Moonstone Guinevere Miles—known as Ginny to people who didn't want to incur her fierce and everlasting wrath—heaved her suitcase off the luggage reclaim belt with an "Oof!" and placed it on the floor, a sigh of relief escaping her. At least the thing had wheels—she didn't really have the energy for carrying a heavy suitcase all the way through Customs and out to Arrivals. The long, tiring flight had seen to that.
No matter how much she tried, no matter how exhausted she was, she simply could not fall asleep on a plane. Ever. Eye mask, ear plugs, meditation, bloody whale music—nothing helped. She'd long since resigned herself to staying awake while snores from other passengers emanated around the cabin. At least it had only been about seven and a half hours since taking off from Heathrow—she couldn't imagine what state she'd be in if she ever flew any longer than that—to Australia, New Zealand or somewhere.
Doubtful that would ever happen, though. It had taken long enough for her to get her backside out to the east coast of America, where her parents had been running a retreat since retiring five years ago. But then, things were different now, weren't they? Which was why she was even here in the first place—it wouldn't have been possible otherwise.
Thinking of her parents brought an inevitable smile to her face, and inserted a little more spring in her step. Despite the energy and mood suck that had been the flight, she was excited to be here. She was eager to see her parents, and to find out exactly what they'd built up over the last five years. She'd seen photos and videos, but it wasn't the same as actually being there.
When they'd first announced they were using their retirement nest egg to open a retreat in Upstate New York, she'd been floored. Who the hell retires, only to take on a massive project like that? Surely the whole point of retiring is to wind down, enjoy some free time, relax? But no, her mum and dad—who, to be fair, had never been what one would call conventional—had set their hearts on it. They'd had a huge purge of their belongings, sold their cars and house, and jetted off across the pond, leaving Ginny shocked and not a little bereft. She'd been used to having them close by and had quickly realized just how much she'd taken that for granted.
At the same time, her career as a chef had taken off and she'd become so busy that her parents' sudden distance hadn't made the blindest bit of difference. She barely saw the inside of her own flat, never mind her friends and family. This was the first Christmas she'd had off work since then, too, and she was looking forward to spending it with her parents more than she could put into words. They'd been big on the festive period ever since she was a baby, and as such, Ginny's brain was stuffed full of warm, fuzzy memories of Christmases past. They'd been useful to get her through the last five crappy ones, too, where a microwaved ready meal was the best she could hope for, if she hadn't managed to wangle a free meal from the place she'd been working at at the time.
Her smile widened, and she walked faster still—God, just how big is this bloody airport?—desperate to see her mum and dad and start the Christmas holiday with a bang. Anticipation rushed through her. They'd have turkey and roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, mounds of vegetables, desserts laden with enough calories to last them until Valentine's Day, Christmas carols, amazing decorations, a beautiful tree, fairy lights…
And Santa Claus. Two of them, in fact, jumping up and down enthusiastically and waving wildly at her, with not a rotund belly in sight.
Ginny was so excited, she couldn't even be bothered with the embarrassment she might have felt at being greeted in a public place by her parents dressed up in Santa outfits. Plus, nobody knew her here anyway, so who cared?
She scurried around the barrier, almost flipping her case in her haste to turn a corner, then covered the remaining distance between them in seconds flat and released the handle of her suitcase. A series of squeals and exclamations went up—from all three of them—and then everything went dark as Ginny was enveloped in a warm, fluffy embrace, her face crushed up against what she suspected was the white fur trim on her mother's jacket, and kisses rained down on her. It was all she could do to suck in oxygen as she was squeezed and squeezed them right back. She was assailed by the scents of clean clothes, shampoo, perfume, and cologne—all perfectly lovely smells by themselves, but somewhat overwhelming all at once. Unintelligible murmurings reached her ears, but she didn't bother to reply since she had no idea what was being said. And she didn't need words, anyway. All she needed at that moment in time was to soak up the enormous outpouring of love she was experiencing.
She was so bloody happy, she thought she might pop.
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The Holiness of Sex: Leonard Cohen's Biblical Theology
Harry Freedman, author of a new book about Leonard Cohen's spirituality, considers the singer's attitude to gettin' it on
by Harry FreedmanWednesday, 15 December 2021
On hearing that I had recently written a book about Leonard Cohen, someone asked me why I thought Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature rather than Cohen. Not being a Nobel prize adjudicator I couldn't answer the question but I did agree that although Leonard Cohen is best known as a singer-songwriter, Leonard Cohen was first and foremost a poet extraordinaire.
One of the things that makes listening to him so compelling is that his songs are poems set to music.
A hallmark of Leonard Cohen's musical poetry is its deep spirituality. But unlike most spiritual poetry drawn it is not from his own imagination and rooted in contemplation of God, love, nature or any of the other themes that lend themselves to poetic inspiration. Rather, Cohen relates to the numinous through the legends, stories and folklore of Jewish and Christian tradition.
Cohen was deeply learned in the traditions of both faiths. He grew up in a committed and scholarly Jewish home in Montreal, his grandfather on his mother's side was a rabbi, on his father's side his forebears were communal leaders and activists. His great uncle was Canada's Chief Rabbi. Yet Cohen was as knowledgeable about Christianity as he was about the Jewish faith he grew up in. He explained in a poem that growing up in Montreal was a Christian experience: 'We who belong to this city have never left the Church.' As a child he was taken to Church on Sundays by his Irish nanny and despite his Jewish home environment he once said that he was brought up 'part Catholic in a certain way'.
We hear both traditions in his music. His song "Hallelujah", which is based partly on the story of King David's adultery with Bath Sheba and partly on Talmudic legends, turns out in the final analysis to be a meditation on the power of words. Words in both Christian and Jewish tradition are sacred; in Genesis God creates the world by uttering words and the Gospel of John states 'In the beginning was the Word.' Although the word "Hallelujah" comes from the Hebrew bible – it occurs only in the book of Psalms, written according to tradition by King David- it features as prominently in Christian liturgy than Jewish. In The Story of Isaac, Cohen's retelling of the biblical account of Abraham's near sacrifice of his son, he switches midway through to the Crucifixion. And in "The Window", a song deeply rooted in Kabbalah, he blends Christian and Jewish mystical symbols in his account of the mystical ascent of a soul to heaven and the corresponding descent of the Word into flesh. While in "Different Sides" he compares the two religions by posing three riddles, each of which is answered by paradox. He explains that from our perspective the religions are different. But in the eye of heaven they are the same.
Cohen uses religious literature as metaphor and allusion to construct a theology that scholars continue to argue over. His belief system is somewhat fluid, but in one area he is crystal clear. Sex is not just a holy act; it is the supreme, sacred endeavour. And although this may seem scandalous to devotees of contemporary religions it is a point of view fully supported by the Bible. The biblical Song of Songs, or Canticles in old-speak, is an erotic poem about the love between two people. Both Jewish and Christian traditions treat it as a metaphor for God's love for humanity, but clearly this is not its plain meaning. That is supplied by the kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition which Leonard Cohen read and frequently alluded to. Sexual conjugation, according to one stream of kabbalistic thought, is the physical representation of the unio mystica, the process through which the soul unites with the divine. This explains why, in the words of the 2nd century rabbi Akiva, all books of the Bible are holy, but the Song of Songs is the holy of holies. Leonard Cohen agrees.
Leonard Cohen did not win the Nobel Prize for Literature. But his poetry is up there with the greats. And listening to Cohen's songs with an awareness of his sources, exploring the background and the context of those sources, and seeing how he adapted them for his own purposes, adds an extra dimension to the music of one of the most astonishing and talented poet-musicians of our age.
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The Aquanaut was released in 1997, as the first Patek Philippe to be fitted with a rubber strap. Initially limited to just 1,000 pieces (as the ref. 5060A and 5060J), the model was introduced shortly after the brand's first highly-successful sports watch, the Nautilus, celebrated its 20th anniversary.
This example, the ref. 5065A-001, was launched shortly after the initial limited references, featuring an updated 315 SC calibre and an increased 38mm case diameter (up from 36mm). The ref. 5065A 'Jumbo' also uses a sapphire display case-back, replacing the solid steel, seen in earlier versions.
The Aquanaut re-interprets a number of signature design elements from the Nautilus - most notably, the octagonal rounded bezel. It displays a high level of finishing, with brushed surfaces on the case front, and polished, bevelled edges. The steel, three-piece case provides water resistance up to 120m, further featuring a screw-down crown.
The black checkerboard dial has luminous-filled index markers and is embossed with silver applied numerals, and matches the texture on the rubber strap. The luminous material is superluminova, following the end of Patek Philippe using tritium on their dials.
The movement inside the reference 5065A is the self-winding calibre 315 SC, first used in 1984. It features 29 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, shock absorber mechanism, a self-compensating flat balance spring and a monometallic balance, adjusted to cold, heat, isochronism and 5 positions. Furthermore, the solid-gold rotor is finished in classic Patek Philippe style, with circular Geneva stripes.
This Patek Philippe 5065A-001 Aquanaut is accompanied by its Certificate of Origin, which confirms its sale to September, 2006 by Boodles (or Boodle & Dunthorne, at it was then known). It also comes with its original boxes and Patek Philippe leather paperwork holder.
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Brand: Patek Philippe
Model: Aquanaut Ref. 5065A-001
Movement: mechanical, automatic-winding calibre 315 SC
Functions: date, hours, minutes, centre seconds
Features: display back, superluminova index markers, unrestored dial, Arabic numerals
Case: 38mm stainless steel
Crystal: sapphire front and display back
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Year: 1st September 2006 (sale)
Box & papers: Certificate of Origin, original inner and outer boxes
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What Colleges Give Scholarships For Eagle Scouts
Many colleges and universities offer scholarships specifically for Eagle Scouts. These scholarships can vary in amount and eligibility criteria, but generally, they are awarded to Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated leadership and service in their community.
Some examples of colleges that offer scholarships for Eagle Scouts include:
The University of Virginia, which offers a scholarship of $1,000 per year to Eagle Scouts who are incoming first-year students.
The University of Oklahoma, which offers a scholarship of $3,000 per year to Eagle Scouts who are incoming first-year students and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
The University of Alabama, which offers a scholarship of $2,000 per year to Eagle Scouts who are incoming first-year students and have a minimum ACT score of 26.
The University of California, Los Angeles, which offers a scholarship of $5,000 per year to Eagle Scouts who are incoming first-year students and have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
In addition to these scholarships, many colleges and universities also have partnerships with the Boy Scouts of America and offer additional scholarships or other benefits to Eagle Scouts, such as priority admission or waived application fees. It is important for Eagle Scouts to research and inquire about these opportunities when considering colleges and universities.
Can You Get a Scholarship for Being an Eagle Scout?
There are several scholarships available specifically for Eagle Scouts, including the National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships, the American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Award, and the STEM Scouts Eagle Scout Scholarships. These scholarships typically provide financial support for higher education and are awarded based on the candidate's achievements as an Eagle Scout, their academic performance, and their involvement in their community.
Top Eagle Scout Scholarships
Top Eagle Scout scholarships are merit-based awards offered to Boy Scouts who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. These scholarships are highly competitive and are typically awarded by organizations or foundations that support the values and goals of the Boy Scouts of America.
To be eligible for a top Eagle Scout scholarship, a scout must have completed all requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout, including earning a minimum of 21 merit badges and completing a community service project. Scholarships may be based on academic achievement, community service, leadership skills, and other factors that demonstrate a scout's dedication to the scout law and the values of the Boy Scouts of America.
These scholarships can range in value from a few hundred dollars to full-ride scholarships covering the cost of tuition, fees, and living expenses. Many top Eagle Scout scholarships are renewable for multiple years, allowing scouts to receive ongoing support for their education.
In addition to financial support, top Eagle Scout scholarships often provide recipients with access to exclusive networking opportunities, mentorship programs, and other resources to help them succeed in college and beyond.
National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships
The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) offers several scholarship opportunities for Eagle Scouts. These scholarships range in amount and eligibility requirements, and are designed to support Eagle Scouts in their pursuit of higher education.
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The NESA Academic Scholarships, which provide financial support to Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated academic excellence and are pursuing higher education at a college or university.
The NESA STEM Scholarships, which provide financial support to Eagle Scouts who are pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, or math.
The NESA Distinguished Eagle Scout Award Scholarships, which provide financial support to Eagle Scouts who have received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award and are pursuing higher education.
To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must be registered members of NESA and must have earned the rank of Eagle Scout. In addition, applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria for each scholarship opportunity, such as maintaining a minimum GPA or pursuing a specific field of study.
NESA scholarships are awarded based on a combination of factors, including academic achievement, leadership skills, and community involvement. Recipients are chosen by a selection committee made up of NESA volunteers and representatives from the Boy Scouts of America.
In addition to these scholarship opportunities, NESA also offers other resources and support to help Eagle Scouts succeed in their education and careers, including mentoring programs and networking opportunities.
Private scholarships for Eagle Scouts
Private scholarships for Eagle Scouts are scholarships offered by private organizations or individuals that are specifically for Eagle Scouts. These scholarships may be offered by businesses, foundations, or individual donors who want to support the educational pursuits of Eagle Scouts. They may be based on merit, financial need, or a combination of both.
Some examples of private scholarships for Eagle Scouts include the American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year award, the National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships, and the National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships for Distinguished Eagle Scouts.
These scholarships can help Eagle Scouts cover the costs of tuition, books, and other education-related expenses. Some scholarships may also provide additional support, such as mentorship or leadership training, to help Eagle Scouts continue to develop their skills and talents.
Eagle Scouts who are interested in applying for private scholarships should research the different options available and carefully review the eligibility requirements and application process for each scholarship. They should also consider seeking guidance from their Scout leader, mentors, or other trusted adults who can provide advice and support throughout the scholarship application process.
How Much Money Do You Get for an Eagle Scout Scholarship?
The amount of money that a person can receive for an Eagle Scout scholarship varies depending on the specific scholarship and the individual's qualifications. Some scholarship programs may provide a one-time award of a few hundred dollars, while others may offer several thousand dollars in annual scholarships for multiple years. In general, the amount of money that an Eagle Scout can receive for a scholarship will depend on factors such as the applicant's academic and leadership abilities, as well as the amount of funds available through the scholarship program.
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We're sure all of us are familiar with Christmas exchange gifts (monito-monita). Focus Portrait Project will be done almost the same way. The big difference is, we're not giving out gifts, but giving each other portraits.
2. Participating members will have their names included in a lot. Two Focus officers will pick one name each from the lot. The two names that they pick will be paired to become partners/buddies in the Project. The officers will keep on picking two names at a time until all of the names have been picked.
3. The pairing WILL NOT be announced publicly. A Focus officer will privately inform the members who they have been paired with.
4. Each pair has a common task : photograph each other using your own concept, style, and taste. In other words : your partner will be your model, and you will be his/her photographer. Then you will also be his/her model, and he/she will also photograph you. Work both ways. THIS YEAR, THOUGH, we will be having a theme : PHOTOGRAPHER'S PORTRAITS. Portray your partner in the photography genre of his preference or where he/she excels.
5. Once you find out who your partner is, we ask that you keep it between the two of you. You then coordinate and talk about how, when, and where you will do the shoot.
6. DO NOT POST the final photos or teasers and behind-the-scenes just yet, to keep the suspense. All the photos will be presented during Focus Bulacan's Christmas Party.
7. All the photos will be put to a vote, with the top photo's photographer and model to be given special prizes. The Focus Portrait Project will also count toward the point system for our Photographer of the Year competition.
8. Keep in mind that the photos will be included in the members' profiles. So do your best to present your fellow Focus members in a good light. Funny or unusual presentation of your fellow member is accepted, as long as it does not demean the individual. Create a portrait that your partner will be proud of.
9. In effect, we have more than four months to do this project (August-December). So schedule with your partner accordingly. Let's avoid cramming. Four months is a lot of time.
All official Focus Bulacan PhotoMeets and activities are posted here. Take a look at which upcoming events fit in your schedule. Save the date and see you there!
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Learning reading comprehension skills can open a child up to a new way of reading.
Fifth grade is a transitional period when it comes to reading comprehension. Students are reading relatively fluently, and they're thinking deeply about what they read in new, complex ways. They might summarize abstract ideas, predict how a story ends, examine the author's purpose in writing an article or make inferences based on the facts provided. Teaching students these complex skills can be both difficult and exciting, as students delve deeply into the exciting world of reading comprehension.
In order to teach reading comprehension effectively, you'll need to identify which skills students are struggling with. Can they find and remember basic details from the story? Can they identify the story's main idea? Can they make inferences based on what they read, or do they take everything at face value? Once you identify which areas they are struggling with the most, you can discuss this with them and let them know that you're going to be focusing on these areas of reading comprehension.
Next, you'll want to give students plenty of practice in the skills that they find most difficult to apply. Some of the main reading comprehension skills taught at the fifth-grade level are identifying the main idea and supporting details, predicting, sequencing events, making inferences, differentiating between fact and opinion, summarizing, discussing the author's purpose and identifying text structures (e.g., cause and effect, problem and solution). If students are struggling in one or more of these areas, you can practice with them on various different texts. For example, you can have students read several texts and ask them to identify the facts and opinions in each one, and to discuss how the details in each support the author's purpose.
Although reading comprehension instruction is often important in filling in the gaps, the main way to teach reading comprehension is to encourage students to read. Find out what each student finds fascinating, and expose the student to books on that subject. For example, a child who is interested in space exploration might welcome a nonfiction book on the Milky Way, a biography about an astronaut and a science-fiction book about a space mission. You can then make sure to include some of the skills mentioned above when discussing these books with the student.
Most reading comprehension skills can be taught in two ways -- the boring way and the kid-friendly one. Instead of having students practice making predictions, have kids take turns sharing the storyline of their favorite books and predicting how each other's books may end. Instead of having students write summaries of the books they have read, have them write book reviews to be published in the class newsletter. With a bit of thought and creativity, you can teach most fifth-grade reading comprehension skills in a fun and engaging way.
Great Schools: How Can I Help My Fifth Grader With Reading Comprehension?
Perles, Carrie. "How to Teach Reading Comprehension Skills in Fifth Grade." Synonym, https://classroom.synonym.com/teach-reading-comprehension-skills-fifth-grade-32669.html. 26 September 2017.


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Hello,my name is Katie, I am in Team Wilverley and I enjoy lots of Sports! This term I have played in the Netball Team and the Rugby Team! I will be updating you on any sporting activity in the school.
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Martin Scorsese's latest film, The Aviator is a bio-pic which explores a segment of eccentric filmmaker / businessman / pilot / hypochondriac Howard Hughes' life. Beginning with the shooting of the legendarily expensive and lengthy Hell's Angels, and ending with the unexpected flight of the "Spruce Goose", the film explores Hughes' obsession with improving air travel, from revolutionizing airplane design, to buying TWA, to his famous battle in the U.S. Senate against the CAB bill. All the while, his fear of germs and fixation of hygiene is growing - to the point of a nervous breakdown. While Leonardo DiCaprio's portrayal of Hughes is admirable, and shows off his acting chops, he still feels a bit young for the role. However, the true gem in this film is Cate Blanchett's role as Katherine Hepburn. Absolutely stunning. As is expected for most modern Scorsese films, the use of source songs is prevalent, and the use of score is sparse, yet effective. Howard Shore provides music for the dark undercurrent of the film, while also triumphantly heralding Hughes' achievements.
The score album, released on Decca Records, starts with heavily classical-sounding fugue, "Icarus". It sets a tone of excitement as it builds throughout the piece, and evokes the feeling of flight as the various instruments play off each other. I don't recall this piece being used fully in the film, but it was certainly excerpted. The first time we hear the main theme for The Aviator is in a cello line buried in "There Is No Great Genius Without Some Form of Madness". This dark string piece ends with a few repeated notes, a rhythmic pattern that we will become very familiar with by the end of the album. The closest we get to straight-up drama is in a cue like "Muirfield", which hints at the main theme, while only playing minor chord changes. The first time we really get to hear the theme is in "H-1 Racer Plane", a track that builds steadily, starting with strings, and then after a flourish, the brass comes it, along with the castanets and pounding percussion. The roaming woodwinds, and punctuated brass hits are very reminiscent of Shore's powerful "Isengard Unleashed" from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. It's a great cue that gets the blood pumping, and is one of the more triumphant cues on the album.
As Hughes begins his long descent into madness, cues like "Quarantine" and "7000 Romaine" show up, lending a much darker tone as Shore takes advantage of the lower register of the scale. In the latter cue, Spanish guitar adds some Southern California flavor to the madness. "Hollywood 1927" is also pretty dark, starting off with the main theme from Hughes' Hell's Angels (written by Adolph Tandler), and proceeding to devolve very quickly into a maddening conglomeration of dissonant strings, which is also heard in "Screening Room". "Germ Free Zone" isn't as dark, but it's a bit more free-form, with a slight jazz edge to it. "American's Aviation Hero" is a sweeping rendition of the main theme, which delves into a piano solo version, and back into orchestra for the conclusion.
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The lack of strong thematic material does not preclude this score from achieving a powerful impact. Running 47 minutes long, there is very little (if any) score from the film that feels like it is missing from the album. Scorsese's decision to sparingly use orchestral music, mixed in amidst plenty of source material from the era, along with long periods of silence for the heavily dramatic character scenes, remind us that he knows how to use music in his films expertly. By providing the underscore to Hughes' descent into madness, and providing distinctive and memorable music to accentuate his achievements, Shore has hit another home run and provided us with easily one of the best dramatic scores of the year.


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Silk sector revitalization to restore its tradition stressed
RAJSHAHI, Nov 29, 2022 (BSS) - Revitalization of the traditional silk sector can be the crucial means of restoring its glory as it still has an image and pride throughout the country.
Integrated efforts of all the authorities concerned is very important towards reviving the prestigious sector because it's labour-intensive in both farming and industrial sides.
Officials and experts came up with the observation while reviewing the matters and activities related to the Bangladesh Silk Development Board (BSDB) at its conference hall here Monday.
BSDB Senior Vice-president Fazley Hossain Badsha, MP, and its Member and Commissioner of Rajshahi division GSM Zafarullah addressed the meeting as the chief and special guests respectively with BSDB Director General Shayam Kishore Roy in the chair.
The meeting was told that silk clothes are being manufactured in 19 looms of Rajshahi Silk Factory since their reactivation. In phases, there are plans of resuming 23 more looms of the factory.
The full-fledged operation of all 63 looms of the factory will increase the production of fabrics to 287,000 metres annually.
In his remarks, lawmaker Badsha said silk is not only pride and heritage for Rajshahi but also throughout the country. Utmost emphasis should be given on making the sector profitable together with sustaining its golden heritage.
He said steps have been taken to bring more power looms of the silk factory operational to regain the lost glory of traditional Rajshahi Silk.
Market promotion works are also being progressed. Sericulture and silk industry, by its nature, is a family based labor-intensive economic activity that provides employment for the rural people.
Commissioner Zafarullah said the silk represents the entire Rajshahi in both home and abroad. So, there is no alternative but to survive it with collective efforts.
Shayam Kishore Roy said the silk clothes produced at the factory are now being sold through its show-room.
Simultaneously, the silk fabrics produced in the factory are also being sold.
Rajshahi Silk factory was set up on 15.50 bighas of land in 1961. There were 63 looms in the factory during its closure of which 35 were running.
Before the closure in 2003, the factory used to produce 106,000 metres of fabrics in a year, the meeting sources said.


"The Greatest Thing," the long-awaited duet featuring Cher and Lady Gaga, is due this fall.
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Nattakit Tangpoonsinthana of CPN says the company has transformed a 10,000-sqm site at the Floresta building into a theme park with a 3D walkthrough.
"Our main target visitors include 70 per cent foreign tourists and 30 per cent Thai and expats. It is expected that the theme park will be able to draw more than 1 million visitors in the first year," said Nattakit.


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Q: Why does my Combine future logic work inside of a Button, but not inside of it's own function called by a Button? Future won't work the same in a button as it does in it's own function
I have a button that updates my upcoming notifications using Combine and it works well enough, but for some reason when I, as closely as I can, copy the block inside the button to it's own independent function, and use that function in a button, it doesn't work.
This works
    Button("updatePendingView") {
        let future = futureUpcomingNotificationRequests()

        future
          .map() {
              notificationRequestsToDates(notificationRequests: $0)
          }
          .sink(receiveCompletion: {
                    print("Completed with,", $0)
                },
                receiveValue: {
                    print("Recieved \($0) as an array of Dates")
                    upcomingNotificationDates = $0
                })
          .store(in: &subscriptions)

    }

This does not work (it does not use the final closure to set the array which updates the View)
    @State var upcomingNotificationDates: [Date] = []
    @State var subscriptions = Set<AnyCancellable>()

    ...

    Button("updatePending with future function") {
        updateNotificationView(subscriptions: subscriptions) {
            upcomingNotificationDates = $0
        }
    }

    func updateNotificationView(subscriptions: Set<AnyCancellable>, closure: @escaping ([Date]) -> ()) {
        var subscriptions = subscriptions
        let future = futureUpcomingNotificationRequests()

        future
            .map() {
                notificationRequestsToDates(notificationRequests: $0)
            }
            .sink(receiveCompletion: {
                print("Completed with,", $0)
            },
            receiveValue: {
                print("Recieved \($0) as an array of Dates")
                closure($0)
            })
            .store(in: &subscriptions)

    }

Here's my future factory:
    func futureUpcomingNotificationRequests(notificationCenter: UNUserNotificationCenter = UNUserNotificationCenter.current()) -> Future<[UNNotificationRequest], Never> {
        Future<[UNNotificationRequest], Never> { promise in
            print("Original")
            notificationCenter.getPendingNotificationRequests { requests in
                    promise(.success(requests))
            }
        }
    }

Here's my function to convert [UNNotificationReuqest] to [Date] s
    func notificationRequestsToDates(notificationRequests: [UNNotificationRequest]) ->  [Date] {
        var arrayOfDates: [Date] = []
        for request in notificationRequests {
            let realTrigger = request.trigger as? UNCalendarNotificationTrigger
            arrayOfDates.append((realTrigger?.nextTriggerDate())!)
        }
    //    return notificationRequest.trigger as! UNCalendarNotificationTrigger
        return arrayOfDates
    }

Despite what's in my updateNotificationView function's body being almost identical to what is in the original button, it doesn't update the View's array.  I the future in the updateNotificationView function isn't even initializing(?, starting?), and I'm not sure why.

A: The problem is that you pass subscriptions as an argument:
func updateNotificationView(subscriptions: Set<AnyCancellable>, closure: @escaping ([Date]) -> ())

This two lines:

*

*updateNotificationView(subscriptions: subscriptions)

*var subscriptions = subscriptions

Will result in creation of a NEW set (after .store(in: &subscriptions)) which is released in the end of the scope (end of updateNotificationView).
To fix this issue you have two options:

*

*Make subscriptions inout argument AND remove var subscriptions = subscriptions.

*Just use View's subscriptions property without passing it as an argument.

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U.S. demand for skilled worker visas seen topping quota soon
People waiting to apply for visas sit outside the U.S. embassy in Beijing May 3, 2011. REUTERS/David Gray
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A popular U.S. visa program for skilled workers is likely to hit its quota within days after its application period opens, triggering a lottery and signaling that companies feel confident enough about the economy to hire more foreign workers.
The H-1B program will not have reached its base cap of 65,000 so quickly since early 2008, before the economic crisis hit. That was the last time a lottery was used, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which processes the applications.
The application period opened on Monday. The USCIS plans to announce by the middle of next week if it will hold a lottery for the visas, a spokesman told Reuters on Monday. It had previously said it anticipated the quota for the year starting October 1 could be met by Friday.
Last year the cap was not reached until June.
Preliminary paperwork that prospective visa seekers must file with the Department of Labor before applying to USCIS indicates that there is demand for well over 65,000 visas, said Jacksonville, Florida-based lawyer Ashwin Sharma, who handles H-1B visa applications for technology consulting firms. He expects a record volume of applications this year.
U.S. companies, particularly in technology, say they need the visas to fill vacant positions. But some worker-advocacy groups counter that the companies are using the visa program to hire cheaper foreign labor.
While the official quota is 65,000, the actual number of people who enter the United States on H-1Bs is far greater because workers at universities and some other workplaces don't count toward the limit. Masters and PhD graduates from U.S. universities have their own quota of 20,000 visas.
Last year, the government issued 129,000 H-1B visas - almost double level of the official quota.
The U.S. Congress is currently working on immigration reform legislation. Among proposals being considered is a revamp of the H-1B program that could raise the quota based on demand and eliminate the lottery.
Reporting by Sarah McBride; Editing by Eric Walsh


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Paul Horton
VIEW CURRENT EXHIBIT
The Road To Glory
Far Beyond Forever
Love Is Life
Fragile Earth - Remarque
The Man Who No-One Knows
When The Circus Comes To Town
Your Heart & Mine
If You Believe
A Love Found
The Love We Share
My Special Friend
It's A New Dawn, It's A New Day, It's a New Life
Downhill Racers
The Goodnight Kiss
After The Day Is Done
When We Were Kings
In My Life (I Love You More)
Sculpture Resin Bronze Sculpture
When Magic Calls
The Longest of Days
The Secret Path
Watch Over Me
Together as One
Down Our Street
A Free Spirit
Onward & Upward
Disappearing World
Who Knows Where The Road May Lead
The Skys The Limit
The Hideaway
On Summer Days
On Winter Nights
When You Need A Special Friend
Our Happy Home
Heart & Soul Cufflinks
A Time For Love
Go Play Up Your End
Beside The Sea
Where My Heart Belongs
The Lost Kingdom
Captain Sunshine
take a look at Paul's website
I wanted to be an artist for as long as I can remember, on recalling my childhood it seems I was always drawing and painting - it became the very fabric of my life. I owe my art teacher so much, he made art such an enjoyable subject and I spent many happy hours in the art room. The freedom, guidance and encouragement received during my formative years set the foundations for my artistic career.
I studied drawing and painting at Bournville School of Art, specialising in life drawing and history of art. I also set out on a career within the printing industry, managing to combine this with an ever-developing style of work in both fine art and illustration, selling and exhibiting my work at regular intervals.
It wasn?t until the autumn of 1997 that I turned professional, dedicating for the first time ever, all of my energy into my art. I held a major one-man retrospective exhibition in the summer of 1998 entitled ?All in a Life?s Work?, which was a personal selection of paintings representing my artistic journey. This innovative exhibition also featured a live concert by rock star Steve Harley, who has enjoyed major success, including the classic No. 1 ?Make Me Smile (Come up and see me)?. I have always found inspiration through words and music and the creativity and poetic quality of Steve Harley?s music has strongly influenced my artistic development. I am honoured and delighted that such a talented and inspirational figure such as Steve has supported my work over so many years.
?The Journeyman? was the first of my paintings to combine a character within a street scene. This has lead to a new style of subject matter based on street life, whether reflecting everyday happenings or capturing the nostalgia of an industrial age. I like to think there is a poignancy and spirit within these works.
Growing up in Birmingham in the sixties and seventies has given me so many memories to draw upon; it has given me my identity and working class ethic. The working man in my industrial street scenes is an iconic figure reflecting the industrial age, but it could be in any city or any town. I travelled extensively throughout the U.K. for the majority of 2002. My ?Homes & Hearts? tour launched my work to many galleries across the country, it was an absolute pleasure to meet so many wonderful people, they have become a great source of inspiration to me.
I am constantly pushing myself in new and exciting directions. As well as my drawing and painting I also lecture art to special needs students based within the community. This is a challenging and rewarding addition to my busy life and a chance for me to give something back.
Art is my life, a passion within me. I feel that I am on a journey, a crusade creating new and exciting images, with diverse influences adding a unique and inspired view of the world. As I started painting so young I cannot recall a definitive point of inspiration, but from about the age of ten I was inspired by the Pre-Raphaelites. My early paintings were figurative studies in the Pre-Raphaelite style; I have always enjoyed the challenge of drawing and painting people. Life is a mosaic of different memories, we all experience so many emotions from great joy to deep sorrow, from the nostalgic to the magical - these experiences are the source of my paintings, offering universal themes that I hope will appeal to popular imagination. My distinctive paintings are informed by a love of colour and strong composition influenced by artists such as Degas, Chagall and De Lempicka.
As much of the original inspiration for my work was derived from puppet theatre, the natural progression was to have some made. I collaborated with Craig Denston, one of the countries leading puppeteers and designers. I then decided it would be great fun to bring them into the gallery environment as part of my ?Homes & Hearts? tour, which added a diverse element to these exhibitions.
The wonderful assortment of characters that appear in my paintings take inspiration from a number of sources including illustration, story books and theatre. There is often a narrative element to be found within my work, people interpret my characters in so many ways, take the Victorian man for instance, is he Jack the Ripper, a magician, or a Phileas Fogg type of character? I like to keep his identity a closely guarded secret, hence his title the ?Man of Mystery?.
The tramp is one of my favourite characters, he is not really anybody in particular, but there is a touch of Charlie Chaplin about him. I wanted to introduce a character who lives in the modern world. The little tramp is a figure of optimism, looking to a future full of hope. When explaining my work I feel it?s best not to give everything away, leaving it open to interpretation.
FROM PALLETE TO PICTURE
So many ideas and images enter my mind that I have to constantly sketch out these initial images, or make frantic notes for future reference; this may include costume design, character detail or background scenes. The painting may be inspired by words, such as a Shakespearian theme or even based on my own poetry or short stories. Working and playing with these ideas and inspirations is critical to the success of any of my paintings. I do little preparatory work, as I like to throw myself into the actual painting, full of enthusiasm and working from my imagination as much as possible.
Having chosen my subject matter I do a brief sketch, working out a strong composition and design, I also look at the colour scheme giving myself an impression of how the final painting may look. I work on grey pastel paper, which I mount onto board; this allows me full control of the tonal values. I use a variety of different pastels, blending and drawing on the surface of the paper, creating the vibrancy of colour or atmosphere inherent in my work. You give part of yourself in every painting you produce, each image stands or falls on its own merits. I try to produce the best I can at any given time, I assess and reassess the painting at various stages. I prepare a temporary mount, to get a feel of how the painting will look in the gallery. On completion I have a great sense of achievement in creating something from nothing - from a world of imagination.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF PAUL HORTON
I can be found in my studio most mornings at around 6:30am, spending a few minutes assessing the previous days painting. With a strong cup of coffee to hand I adjust to the new day and get myself into the right frame of mind to begin the days work.
I teach art to special needs students as often as I can, not only is it extremely rewarding I really enjoy this time out of my studio. If it?s a studio day, I like to put in long hours, giving myself regular breaks as and when I feel the need. This is often governed by how absorbed I have become in the painting itself. I often have music playing in the background and vary the atmosphere with occasional sessions of classical music or something more contemporary. At other times I can work in complete silence, but I do love music, which is a constant source of inspiration. I set myself targets to keep up with the demand for my work, I have been known to burn the midnight oil on many occasions, but on average I work until around 7pm.
I try to spend as much quality time as possible with my son Mark, who is in his late teens. He looks forward to seeing my days work and I value his reaction, assessment and support ? we enjoy each other?s company and he is the most important part of my life.
In the evening I like to relax with a glass of red wine, and maybe the muse will arrive and bring with her new ideas and inspirations for future paintings.


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Bxd4 # loving these longer memos..!
I tried to create my own "Chess" topic, but it just got added here!
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China 11:12, 20-Feb-2020
China's governance model in response to the coronavirus outbreak
By Wang Mengjie
The number of the new coronavirus cases have dropped for 16 consecutive days outside Hubei, the epicenter province of the outbreak.
International community voices confidence in China's fight against novel coronavirus
Expert: Five Chinese drugs have efficacy in inhibiting coronavirus
What has allowed the nation to respond quickly and act efficiently in the wake of the virus? Experts offered their takes on China's governance system.
"China's responses to the outbreak of the COVID-19 disease reveal the significant institutional advantages of China's national governance systems," Ma Liang, professor at the School of Public Administration and Policy in Renmin University of China, said to CGTN.
"The Communist Party of China (CPC) is strong in steering the nationwide campaign against the epidemic emergency, and the party-state machinery works quite effectively in mobilizing the whole country to deal with the COVID-19," Ma said.
A disinfection gate of the working area at Chongqing Mexin Group in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, February 12, 2020. /Xinhua
In the war against the virus, China has made efforts to raise hospital capacity and improve treatment for patients. Communities have been mobilized to cut the transmission routes. More medical staff and resources have rushed to the most hard-hit province of Hubei.
To pace up, the government has swiftly rolled out a series of policies, including increasing funding, introducing targeted tax and fee reductions, ensuring a stable job market, and boosting consumption.
Echoing Ma's point of view, Foreign Affairs Analyst Brian Becker also spoke highly of China's centralized governance model as "it has the ability to move resources," and has a very strong state sector and a public health sector that are able to determine the policies into the priorities.
"When you look at the timeline, the first case came early by December 31 that the Chinese government announced the operating system, and two hospitals were built within 10 days in Wuhan," Becker noted, hailing the "remarkable" measures and believing it will "become a fact model for the international or national responses to disease outbreak."
A view of the nursing unit B of "Wuhan Livingroom" in Wuhan, Hubei Province, February 8, 2020. /Xinhua
"A few experts claimed new COVID-19 disease to be more similar to influenza than to SARS, but the China government sets the highest standard and is serious in protecting its people from the disease," Ma stressed.
CGTN Observer: The coronavirus should bring us together, not fan hate
Epidemics know no politics or borders; defeating the coronavirus requires concerted efforts
Also, it works well thanks to the inter-region collaboration systems, and all other provinces keep a strong connection with Hubei Province, Ma told CGTN.
"People, goods, technologies, and donations come from every corner of the country to Hubei, showing Chinese people sharing a common cultural belief."
Checking a passenger's temperature at a highway exit in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, February 1, 2020. /Xinhua
As a big country with strong international commitment and responsibility, China has had a high level of transparency in releasing epidemic information and communicating with the World Health Organization (WHO), Ma said.
Believing in and acting with the belief of a community with shared future, China has sacrificed tremendously to contain the pneumonia in Wuhan, which helps safeguard not only China but also countries and regions outside China, the professor added.
Coronavirus: Washing your hands 'more effective than wearing a mask'
Information sharing from the governments, national and provincial, is really critical, Alexandra Phelan, member of the Center for Global Health Science and Security at Georgetown University, emphasized, nodding to the system infrastructure which helps facilitate information sharing so that authorities can have a coordinated response among all levels of government.
(Cover: A child wearing mask waits for a train at Zhengzhou East Railway Station in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, February 1, 2020. /Xinhua)