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Rodolfo David Aguilar Dorantes (born June 17, 1983), better known as El David Aguilar is a Mexican singer and songwriter. He was released several studio albums, both independently and under a record label, and has worked with artists such as Mon Laferte, Jorge Drexler and Natalia Lafourcade. He has received nine Latin Grammy Award nominations, including a nomination for Album of the Year and three for Song of the Year.

Career
Aguilar began his career releasing several albums independently through the 2000s, Frágil in 2004, Tornazul in 2005, Grabadora Portátil in 2008 and Estelar and Ventarrón, both in 2010. Ventarrón was an album more leaned towards Mexican regional music that included the original songs "El Niño Perdido" and "La Cuchi" alongside other songs from the genre, Aguilar said about the album that "in all the other songs I sing the lyrics as if they were mine, they include the heartbroken polka "Nadie", a ranchera called "Gaviota" and "Fogata", a son that talks about the weather in Culiacán". In 2010, he also composed the songs in the album Eco by Áaron Cruz Trio (Áaron Cruz, Hernán Hecht and Mark Aanderud), released in 2011. He started using the name "El David Aguilar", adding the article "el" (the in Spanish) to his own name, in 2010 after searching for available web domains and finding out that the ones with his name alone were already taken.

In May 2014, he released his self titled album El David Aguilar, the album received considerately more promotion than his previous efforts, being available in different digital platforms and record stores, the album also featured a more diverse instrumentation aside from just the vocals and the guitar. In 2017, he co-wrote the song "Abracadabras" with Jorge Drexler for his album Salvavidas de Hielo (2017), the song is performed by Drexler alongside Julieta Venegas in the album, he also co-wrote "Soledad y el Mar" and "Danza de Gardenias" with Natalia Lafourcade for her albums Musas (2017) and Musas, Vol. 2 (2018), respectively. Also in 2017, he released Siguiente, the album featured a different producer for each track including producers such as Alan Saucedo, Miguel Inzunza and David Bravo, among others. At the 19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, Aguilar received five nominations, Album of the Year and Best Singer-Songwriter Album, both for Siguiente, two nominations for Song of the Year for "Embrujo" and "Danza de Gardenias" and Best New Artist.

In 2018, Aguilar collaborated in Mon Laferte's Norma, featuring in the song "Si Alguna Vez" as well as co-writing some songs from the album. In 2020, he released Reciente, the album was nominated for Best Singer-Songwriter Album at the 21st Annual Latin Grammy Awards while "Causa Perdida", a song from the album, was nominated for Best Alternative Song the year prior, at the 20th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. In 2021, he published the book Afuerismos del Interior, composed of a compilation of tweets he made from 2010 to 2019. During the same year he collaborated again with Mon Laferte, in her album Seis, for the song "Que Se Sepa Nuestro Amor", Aguilar received nominations for Song of the Year and Best Regional Mexican Song at the 22nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards as songwriter. In 2022, he released Agendas Vencidas, produced by Adán Jodorowsky.

Discography
 Frágil (2004)
 Tornazul (2005)
 Grabadora Portátil (2008)
 Estelar (2010)
 Ventarrón (2010)
 El David Aguilar (2014)
 Siguiente (2017)
 Reciente (2020)
 Agendas Vencidas (2022)

Awards and nominations

Latin Grammy Awards

References

Mexican musicians
Living people
1983 births


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0 t t t t john
1 t t t f doe
2 t t f f maria
3 t f f f smith

I would like to count the number of true in each column
df[["a", "b", "c", "d"]].sum() returns Series([], dtype: float64)
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A: You can use sum on boolean columns.
"t" and "f" are strings not boolean, you have to first convert them to boolean:
In [11]: df == "t"
Out[11]:
      a      b      c      d   name
0  True   True   True   True  False
1  True   True   True  False  False
2  True   True  False  False  False
3  True  False  False  False  False

In [12]: (df == "t").sum()
Out[12]:
a       4
b       3
c       2
d       1
name    0
dtype: int64

on just those columns:
In [13]: (df[["a", "b", "c", "d"]] == "t").sum()
Out[13]:
a    4
b    3
c    2
d    1
dtype: int64

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Michael Jackson case could be 'most publicized trial in history'
In asking for a sequestered jury in the upcoming trial of Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray's attorneys made a bold prediction about the public interest in the case.
In their filing, Murray's lawyers predicted that viewership of the trial on the Internet and television would exceed that for Casey Anthony's trial, given Jackson's global fame.
"There is reasonable expectation that Dr. Murray's trial will be the most publicized trial in history," they wrote.
The attorneys noted that in an aborted attempt at jury selection this spring, a process scuttled by unrelated delays, only one potential panelist said she had never heard of the case.
"And she could not speak English," they added in a footnote.
A spokeswoman for the district attorney's office declined to comment. A hearing is set for Aug. 25.
The judge for Murray's manslaughter trial, which is set for next month, has said previously that he does not believe round-the-clock isolation of jurors is necessary.
Murray is accused of causing Jackson's 2009 death from an overdose of surgical anesthetic. He maintains that Jackson administered the fatal dose himself.
Newport Beach doctor missing in Arizona
Reward offered in case of slain couple dumped in trash
2 tombstones found during drug raid were stolen, police say
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Léopold Demers (14 August 1912 – 21 November 1990) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was an agrologist by career.

He was first elected at the Laval—Two Mountains riding in a 20 December 1948 by-election. In the 1949 federal election, he was re-elected at Laval then re-elected for successive terms in 1953 and 1957. Demers was defeated in the 1958 election by Rodrigue Bourdages of the Progressive Conservative party.

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TwitterPeek also fails at the most basic function: reading tweets.
Instead of showing full, 140-character Tweets, this home screen shows tiny, 20-character Twees*, which are totally nonsensical. (Actual example: "so scary!! I really want to s … ") To read the real deal, I had to click twice–first to select the Tweet, then again to select "view tweet" from a pop-up menu.
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Anne Redpath
Still life with daffodils and tulips
Signed, lower right: Anne Redpath
24 x 19¾ in – 61 x 50.2 cm
32¼ x 28 in – 82 x 71.1 cm
Alistair and Hazel Michie, son and daughter-in-law of the artist;
Private collection, gifted from the above, circa 1960;
Thence by descent in the family;
Sotheby's, Gleneagles, 31 August 2005, sold by the above; Private collection, USA
With its infusion of brilliant, white light and the specific flowers, the present work is a vibrant celebration of Spring. Much of Redpath's still life feature a bold array of colour, but her use of paler tones is an equally defining technique; as she herself said, 'I am someone who is very interested in colour - and by that I mean bright colour, gay colour; but at the same time, if you are a colourist, you like quiet colour as well and I think this love of gay colour is contrasted in my mind with this love of whites and greys.' Employing elements of Abstract Expressionism, Redpath gives each element of the composition an equal treatment and finish, while much of the background, although boldly rendered with broad brushes, remains undefined. There is an overwhelming sense of spontaneity to the work, the impact of which is increased by the steep angle of perspective, another hallmark of Redpath's painting, which evokes a sense of the still life being propelled towards the viewer. Derek Clarke, a fellow member of the Hanover Street Group, provides an insightful description of how Redpath achieved this in practise, '...walking back and forth, turning suddenly to spring a surprise on the image and catch it unawares, screwing up her eyes to diffuse the focus and generalise the image...she was at every stage concerned with the whole of the painting rather than concentrating on a small area'.
Anne Redpath was born in Galashiels, Selkirkshire on 29th March 1895, the daughter of a Scottish Tweed designer. Redpath studied at the Edinburgh College of Art 1913-19 under Henry Lintott, and in 1919 was awarded a travelling scholarship. She visited Brussels, Bruges, Paris, Florence and Siena, and was particularly drawn to Italian 14th Century painting. On her return to Scotland in 1920 Redpath married the architect James Beattie Michie (1891-1959) with whom she moved to France, living there until 1934.
On her return to Scotland, Redpath painted principally still lifes, works showing the distinct influence of Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell (1883-1937) and that of her long held interest in textiles. Flat areas of defined colour with little modelling that also imply a familiarity with French Constructivist works. She, in addition, painted Scottish landscapes.
From the 1950's Redpath travelled extensively and painted Mediterranean landscapes and scenes with a more colourful palette.
Redpath's was a distinguished career, with William Gillies (1898-1973), William Crozier (1897-1930), John Maxwell (1905-62) and Sir William MacTaggart (1903-1981), she founded the Edinburgh School and was a widely respected painter.
Her first solo exhibition was held in Edinburgh in 1947. Redpath was elected to the Scottish Society of artists in 1935 and was President of the Scottish Society of Women Artists 1944-7. She was elected to the Royal Society of British Artists in 1946, the Royal Institution of Oil Painters in 1948, Associate of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1947 and an Academician in 1952, and Associate of the Royal Academy in 1960, to the Royal West of England Academy in 1958 and an Associate of the Royal Society of Painters in Watercolour in 1962. In addition, Redpath was awarded an OBE in 1955.
Her works can be found in museums in: Edinburgh, National Gallery of Modern Art and London, Tate Britain.
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TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2013 /CNW/ - Bird Construction is pleased to announce the launch of its new website at www.bird.ca.
"Bird is growing — simply put, we had outgrown our previous website and needed a new online channel to better showcase our position as one of Canada's leading general contractors," stated Tim Talbott, President and CEO of Bird. "The design of our new website has a much different look than other construction company websites. It is heavily focused on images and is a lot of fun. I encourage everyone to check it out."
Similar to any construction project that has been Built By Bird, the creation of the website was a team effort from the initial consultation through its implementation. Bird district offices coast to coast have contributed to both the aesthetic quality and content to ensure the website successfully delivers relevant subject matter to all markets we serve in Canada.
The new site features an extensive portfolio of over 300 recent projects, each showcasing a number of full-screen photographs along with a detailed description of the project. A unique and user-friendly project filter enables users to apply multi-faceted filtering criteria to focus on projects of interest. The website also includes a number of videos that provide insights into Bird's culture. We believe these will attract potential employees to access the streamlined application process for the many exciting career opportunities at Bird for students, recent graduates and skilled professionals in the construction industry.
We are extremely pleased and excited about the final product that highlights the challenging projects, successful careers and trust of our clients — all Built By Bird.
As a leading general contractor in Canada, Bird turns ideas into reality through a tradition of building trust, delivering exceptional client service and creating value. With close to a century of successful experience in the construction industry, Bird's resume includes pre-construction and construction services to a long list of new and repeat clients. With its broad market reach, Bird's clients include leading firms in the multi-tenant residential, commercial, institutional, retail, industrial, water and wastewater, mining, energy and civil sectors.


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Watch out, Play-Doh: Mattel launches 3D toy printer for kids
Erin McKenzie
With a companion app, available on Android and iOS, ThinkMaker allows the new toys to be rendered on a smart phone to tablet and then wirelessly transmitted to the printer. The loaded blueprints include jewellery, scorpions, skeletons and more which can be customised with the range of coloured PLA plastic filament, the standard in the 3D printing movement. Once printed, ball-and-socket joints allow for the toys to be further customised and combined.
Launching in October and retailing for US$300, the 3D printer will by far be the cheapest on the market, but that's no guarantee the kids will fall for the new technology. It seems kids have yet to completely give over to the what 21st century toy makers have to offer after classic companies have reported massive growth.
Lego boasted a 27 percent profit rise in first six months of last year according to The Guardian. The iconic brick building toy saw a boost following The Lego Movie in 2014 and will hope to have another in 2018 when the sequel is released.
Even without a movie, kids can't get enough of Play-Doh. According to Fortune, the humble multi-coloured dough product, which launched in 1956, has reported double-digit revenue growth for three consecutive years, including a 32 percent increase in 2015.
For those who do invest in a ThingMaker, be it for the kids or parents, there will no doubt be be excitement watching it print.
However, with it taking up to three hours to make a small item, like a ring, and up to eight hours for a larger toy, it'll prove a real test to kids' patience.
This week on 'I can't believe this is a thing': It's a pass to pass, a stool for your stool, a support system for your own sewage system. Honestly the fact that this is a product is mad. Apparently, the innovative thinkers at Goodstool may have a method to their madness.
Apple's products likely lead the way in design, but the point they seem to get across each release is that they also lead the way in price.
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Yesterday, Hell Pizza challenged the idea of Valentine's Day with a campaign promoting a night for one, rather than a night out with the masses at a restaurant or bar.
Where there is a gap in the market, it will eventually be filled. So, has reigned true for the poorly timed disappearance of Candy Hearts and Krispy Kreme's new 'Conversation Doughnuts' which have seemed to take the place of the classic Valentine's Day candy.
Popular record store Real Groovy is moving for the sixth time in 30 years, this time only making a small hike up Queen Street where it will resettle.
Hell launches 'unruly tourist' pizza
As the unruly tourists saga continues, Hell Pizza decided to join the conversation with a billboard 'launching' a limited edition pizza.


The only regret I have in life (so far) is giving up dance. It was a combination between feeling discouraged over my body (I wasn't skinny enough and was told that I would not be able to get any better due to my having hips. Ugh why did I believe this?! I miss dancing so much), and the expense. But I loved ballet. Especailly pointe. Such a fun, etheral experience.
I hope your daughter keeps dancing!
This makes me miss my dancing years. I was never as wonderful as your daughter seems to be, but I had a lot of fun and great memories. I'm glad she really enjoys her lessons. :D Dance is truly wonderful!
This sounds like a very beautiful book. I'd love to read books on dancing.


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A Year After Starting a Podcast, These Hosts Are Holding Retreats in Costa Rica That Mimic LSD Therapy
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Badass ladies indeed. Podcasters Lawrie Wallace (left) and Jessica Weckherlin have inspired a whole lot of wellness. Charlet Lee/Sacred Exposure
Over the past few years, the terms "self-care" and "wellness" have caught the public's attention. While uncertainty sucked up most of the air in 2020, the world seemed to rebound by reflecting on, well, just about everything — from past relationships to how not to be a hoarder.
Through social media platforms and podcasts, people have freely discussed and shared the most intimate details of their lives, ranging from banal shopping lists to their most personal feelings and secrets. This outpouring has translated into opportunities for self-help businesses to thrive and tech platforms to fuel this explosion. So how could anyone possibly benefit by airing out their dirty laundry in such a public way? Jessica Weckherlin and Lawrie Wallace, founders of The Bad Ass Ladies Club, a podcast that focuses on such discourse, believe this act is nothing short of empowering.
"It's all about a healing journey, and the nitty gritty, dirty things that come about through the course of this journey," Wallace says. "Vulnerability is a real strength when connecting with other people."
On Oct. 5, 2021, the two friends and beauty industry veterans launched the podcast with the simple goal of helping people talk about their feelings. Their idea for a show came about during the lockdown, as both Wallace and Weckherlin were looking for answers to tough questions and decided to open up their personal conversations to the public for discussion, feedback and sometimes even scrutiny.
Jessica Weckherlin (left) and Lawrie Wallace are founders of the podcast The Bad Ass Ladies Club, which they started last year.
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"During the pandemic we were looking for a leader to help support us, and we weren't getting that at work, so we had to become our own leaders," Weckherlin says. "So much of it also was that we were best friends and already supported each other. Not everyone had that, so Badass Ladies Club was about creating a community of support for people during a really fucked-up time."
After one year, the duo has produced more than 100 episodes, covering topics from self-love to addiction. Neither is a licensed medical professional, something they're adamant that their audience knows. But they believe that through these discussions about their own personal struggles and with guests on the show, they are helping listeners reshape the way they think of themselves and their life goals. At the center of all podcast discussions lies the nucleus of self-care: a well-balanced life and good mental health.
"The truth of the matter is that Lawrie and I were textbook examples of workaholics," Weckherlin says. "We were not aligned with the way we were working and were starting to understand that the jobs we were in were also out of line with where we wanted to go. We wanted to work together outside of the salon, and were really good at talking about things. We needed this platform together."
As the podcast garnered more attention, the pair realized that their guests and listeners were becoming more involved with the lifestyle associated with Badass Ladies Club, and they decided to offer a more hands-on approach to their healing journey methods with the help of a few friends. Topics on the podcast morphed from self-love and addiction to the more esoteric — ancient practices of yoga, breathwork and group healing sessions.
"After over 100 episodes, the podcast is still evolving. We've covered a lot of ground, and now this has turned into something else besides the podcast," Weckherlin says. "We are wanting to pursue some of these new things and are looking at a lot of different opportunities to do so."
It was this natural progression that inspired the duo to start hosting a yearly retreat for patrons to reconnect with nature and take part in new private healing rituals, to be discussed only among participants. Although all sexes are welcome to join, so far the sold-out trips have been all-female. Activities at their most recent retreat, in Costa Rica, included surfing, massages, art processing and the "full moon release and receive fire" ceremony. Wallace and Weckherlin believe this ritual helps people identify what they're ready to let go of and to make room for new things in their lives.
"Energetically, we hold onto things that take up a lot of space that we ultimately need to shed," Wallace says. "This ritual helps make room for something new to take root. Also, we are an all-inclusive group, and although the title is Badass Ladies Club, the retreats are open to everyone. Men doing this kind of work is good for all of us."
Beyond the podcast and yearly retreats, the duo recently started focusing intently on monthly breathwork classes. Breathwork originated in Buddhism and through Eastern practices such as yoga, but it got a bit of a remix in the 1960s by Stanislav Grof as an alternative to LSD-induced psychedelic therapy. Some who practice breathwork have reported subtle sleepiness, while others have reported altered consciousness similar to taking psychedelics. Both Wallace and Weckherlin believe that through breathwork, practitioners can both heal and get in touch with their unconscious mind — and in some cases even induce contact with deceased loved ones.
"There's a lot of ancestor reconnections through breathwork, and the best part of it is that no one else is involved and it's really a personal experience," Wallace says. "It puts me in touch with my own healing capabilities."
For Weckherlin, breathwork equates to personal clarity, an experience she is not afraid to share with all of their listeners and clients alike.
"For me, breathwork has been an empowering journey of what I am capable of acknowledging on my own healing journey," Weckerlin says. "However, sometimes breathwork is loud. There's screaming, crying and I've seen some really interesting things. In the end, people always get what they need, though, because it helps process things."
With the podcast, monthly classes and yearly retreats, Wallace and Weckherlin have found what they were looking for, a community of patrons and listeners eager to try their own version of a personal healing journey. With Badass Ladies Club now a lifestyle brand of sorts, the longtime friends are eager to keep exploring and evolving together. Weckherlin and Wallace have been called charlatans, but they are not fazed by the accusations.
"We are not claiming to be doctors or therapists," Weckherlin says. "We are messy humans having a messy experience. For the record, we both honor and appreciate people in the mental health field, and we are not trying to be that. At the end of the day, we are not diagnosing and not fixing. We are holding space for people to go on their own healthy journey, whatever that looks like."
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Crouere: Melania Trump wins Ringside's "Person of the Year" honor
Written by Jeff Crouere
Leaving on Christmas night, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump made a surprise visit to American troops serving in Iraq. It was a trip that made a very positive impact on the troops, who warmly greeted the President and Mrs. Trump. Not surprisingly, the visit drew criticism from the liberal media because some of the troops displayed "Make America Great Again" hats and asked the President to sign them. Of course, the same liberal media said nothing when then President Barack Obama signed his picture for our troops.
The nasty media critics also reserved some of their venom for the First Lady, criticizing her wardrobe, especially her choice of "Timberland boots." In reality, Mrs. Trump looked fabulous as usual, but those who hate her husband also regularly blast her for everything from her fashion to her accent.
For many reasons including her grace and style under unrelenting criticism and pressure, First Lady Melania Trump is our Ringside Politics Champion of the Year.
Since Mrs. Trump was born in Slovenia, English is not her native language. Thus, she is the first non-native speaker of English to hold the position of First Lady. In fact, she is so accomplished that she is fluent in five languages. None of this stopped untalented leftist late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel from mocking her accent.
While Mrs. Trump is regularly criticized and lampooned, former First Lady Michelle Obama received constant praise during her tenure for "courage" and "beauty" and "intelligence." She was celebrated on 12 magazine covers and is still a regular guest on the late-night "comedy" shows. In contrast, Melania Trump has not been invited to grace magazine covers nor be a guest on the network talk shows.
This nasty treatment is another indication of the unbelievable media bias that is heaped on the First Family. Mrs. Trump is a former fashion model who would be a perfect fit for a magazine cover and an accompanying feature. She is not only beautiful, but she is also a successful businesswoman who certainly has an interesting story to share with her fellow Americans.
It another indication of the bias directed toward Mrs. Trump, several fashion designers, including Tom Ford, Marc Jacobs, Christian Siriano, Zac Posen, and Sophie Theallet, refused to provide outfits for the First Lady to wear. Of course, Mrs. Obama faced no such discrimination from fashion designers.
The abuse of Mrs. Trump was noted by "Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak, who tweeted "If she were married to someone the media approved of, it would be all Melania all the time. Every move would be breathlessly recorded and every outfit would be featured in multiple publications. Her intelligence and beauty would be highlighted 24/7."
While boycotting Mrs. Trump, the media is missing a compelling story that should be told to the American people. She is a woman of many attributes, including tremendous courage. As the only First Lady to fly in a V-22 osprey aircraft, it should surprise no one that she accompanied her husband on his trip to Iraq. Thus, she became one of the few First Ladies to visit our troops in a combat zone.
Melania Trump epitomizes the qualities that Americans should admire in our First Ladies. While clearly both fashionable and beautiful, Mrs. Trump's most impressive qualities are her toughness and determination in the face of a hostile media environment. For the first two years in the White House, Melania Trump has represented this country well, displaying both class and dignity.
Thank goodness she is now our First Lady, a tremendous improvement from the previous occupant of that position. She is a worthy recipient of our Ringside Politics Champion of the Year award.
Jeff Crouere is a native New Orleanian and his award winning program, "Ringside Politics," airs locally at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and at 10:00 p.m. Sundays on PBS affiliate WLAE-TV, Channel 32, and from 7-11 a.m. weekdays on WGSO 990-AM & www.Wgso.com. He is a political columnist, the author of America's Last Chance and provides regular commentaries on the Jeff Crouere YouTube channel and on www.JeffCrouere.com. For more information, email him at [email protected]
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President Aleksandar Vučić addressed the Serbian public on Monday, providing frank commentary on recent events. On Friday, the Serbian President met a delegation of U.S. and E.U. representatives who basically presented his country with an ultimatum – either Serbia must accept the Franco-German plan for Kosovo and Metohija or risk being ostracized from Europe. He also emphasized that the war in Ukraine has placed his country in an extremely delicate position.
"Europe is in a de facto war, whatever they may say."
Vučić, said that he feared no one wanted to talk about the context, the circumstances, and what Serbia is really facing when referring to the Franco-German plan for Kosovo and Metohija. "We have all seen versions of the Franco-German plan. It is no longer just theirs, and we will talk about that later. When you look at a paper, you easily find objections, and there is nothing in this paper that we can be enthusiastic about. I participated in all the conversations from the time when Ivica Dačić was the head of the government, and it never looked like this. The question arises why? The fact is that the geopolitical circumstances have changed, Europe is in a de facto war, whatever they may say. There is no tolerance for dissent in the political sense, and they want everything in their backyard, and we are also their (European) yard, they want everything there to be exactly as they want it."
Vučić also accused Albin Kurti, prime minister of the autonomous province of Kosovo of provoking incidents intended to drag Serbia into a conflict so that NATO would take his side. "During Kurti's time, there have been 287 incidents to date," the President said. "This year alone, 10 serious ones. The latest is today's wounding of Miljan D., who is in a stable condition and we wish him a speedy recovery."
Vučić decried the fact. that no one asked or even consulted Serbia when drafting of the Franco-German plan. "They came and showed us the plan... There is a demand not to oppose the entry of the so-called Kosovo into the UN that is hidden," Vučić told the Serbian public.
Vučić said that E.U. and U.S. envoys told him last week that he had to accept the latest EU plan, based on the Franco-German proposal, or Serbia would face an end to its EU accession talks, a halt to new and withdrawal of existing investments, as well as political and economic measures which would inflict serious damage on the country. "It will happen in three months, five months or a year... I'm worried, I'm not going to sweep the problems under the carpet. I quoted what they said to me, and it was repeated three more times. Each time, I reacted very strongly against it," Vučić added.
"They have their own agenda – the defeat of Russia, and everything in the way of that agenda will be swept away"
The Serbian President voiced his concern about the lack of any rational approach to resolving problems. "I saw that in the talks with representatives of the most powerful countries of the world. The time for reason is past – no one wants to listen to me… They have their own agenda – the defeat of Russia, and everything in the way of that agenda will be swept away," he said.
"If the choice is that, on the one hand, we have sanctions and isolation or, on the other hand, we are going to say we accept everything immediately, which means Kosovo in the UN, I am in favor of the path of compromise as much as possible.' Vučić declared.
"Nothing is going to happen today, tomorrow, not in a month or three, but when we are faced with final demands, Parliament and the people must decide on them," the President explained, adding that he would invite all the political parties to tell them of the details of his meetings with the EU, French, German, Italian, and US envoys.
Vučić said that "it is important to show that we want peace in the region and to show what we expect in the future and to fight for it…. When we passionately and strongly disagree with something, we still have to understand what their strength is, what our strength is."
Whatever is in the state's interest, I will do it."
The President went on to say, "It is up to us to try to compromise and reach the normalization of relations so that the Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija can live normally, that no one harasses them every day and that we protect the state of Serbia and its integrity and unity. It will be very difficult and that is why I am afraid." Vučić added that the decision will not be his, but that "Other competent state bodies and, eventually, the citizens will decide on behalf of Serbia."
The Serbian President said that this will be his last mandate, and that if circumstances require, he would reign from office. "If there is a need to save the state in this way, I would not hesitate," Vučić concluded. "I live for the state, and I am a soldier of the state. Whatever is in the state's interest, I will do it."
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3 comments on "Envoys From The EU and U.S. Threaten Serbia: Comply With Ultimatums Or Face "Serious Damage""
Betsie Weil says:
Good for Vucic! Good for the Serbs, for Tennis champion Djokovic! They know who they are and they know the cost of compliance. I salute them.
Gander says:
A prayer for Serbia. Sad times seeing once free nations (my US and the EU nations) become the monsters they claim they are fighting. Well, Germany is just resorting to their old ways.
obsrvntcynic says:
Not surprising, Putin reportedly saved the KGB asset files when East Germany fell apart, then had the Gall to NOT reinstall the communist party as the uni-party of the smaller Russia. Who knows what is in those files, who knows which politicians, business leaders, or NGO leaders are implicated as working for the Soviets during the cold war.
The Eu has been bent on building the nEU-Reich since it's inception.
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Govt blocks changes to streamline insurance claims
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Stuart Smith
It's disappointing the Government has rejected a proposed change to the Earthquake Commission Amendment Bill which would've streamlined the process for claimants after a significant natural disaster, National's EQC spokesperson Stuart Smith.
"The previous Government built on the lessons of the Christchurch earthquake and the way in which New Zealand responded to an event of that size. Changes to the claim settlement process were made when the Kaikoura earthquake occurred and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Earthquake Commission (EQC) and private insurers.
"This allowed claimants to immediately file a claim with private insurers rather than going through the slow and stressful process of filing a claim with EQC who would then pass it on to the insurer if it was assessed as being over cap.
"My proposed change would allow for the possibility of the MoU to be applied to all insurance claims, allowing future claims to be resolved efficiently and in a timely manner.
"EQC Minister Megan Woods has said in the past she wants to draw on the lessons learnt from the Kaikoura pilot approach to settling claims. But rather than making immediate changes, she is instead waiting for the next piece of EQC legislation to do this.
"But natural disasters don't wait for bureaucratic processes.
"The success of the Kaikoura pilot approach was highlighted by the fact that 99 per cent of claims were assessed within three months, as opposed to taking over a year for the Christchurch earthquake.
"Private insurers are capable and have a far greater amount of domestic and international resources available to handle and assess a large number of claims, should another significant event occur.
"Assigning the responsibility of handing claims to private insurers would simplify the process and significantly reduce the stress associated with such events. It's unnecessary for EQC to try and compete for resources with private insurers.
"Instead the Minister is prepared to leave Kiwis in limbo, dealing with an extensive, slow and painful settlement process.
"Dr Woods talked a big game in Opposition about speeding up processes. It's disappointing because if another significant natural disaster occurs before the Minister legislates these new changes, Kiwi families will be the ones who suffer."


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Q: Limitations of ensemble selection from libraries Question related to the approach in Caruana's paper: "Ensemble Selection from Libraries of Models" (linked below)
http://www.cs.cornell.edu/~caruana/ctp/ct.papers/caruana.icml04.icdm06long.pdf
Seems like this approach should be applicable generically to any classification/regression problem, and the results provided do seem to indicate that the performance of bagged ensemble selection is better than the best individual model instance.
I havent seen much critical evaluation of the ideas in that paper, which makes  me feel that after obtaining a data set (size of data ignored for the present), if enough data is available, then

*

*Split as train/validate/test

*Maybe do some feature engineering?

*Generate huge library of models

*Bag and forward select the best
model incrementally

*Profit!

What if only a small fraction of the generated library of models are indeed of meaningful accuracy? I found the paper somewhat light on these details (note: i might well need to understand the material better and the previous statement might not be accurate).
Seems to take the art (perhaps good if that is indeed what it does?) of finding the right class of model out of the process.
When should such an approach fail?
**Update
I'd also like to know what the relation to model selection driven overfitting is in the scenario above. For example, per Cawley's paper "On overfitting in Model Selection and Subsequent Selection Bias in Performance Evaluation", i would expect that the approach in Caruana's paper to be prone to overfitting (driven by greedy model selection). Is this true, and if so, how can Caruana's approach be updated to include nested cross-validation?


Not quite an impulse buy, but close. What happens when you can't sleep and are perusing Facebook Marketplace late at night and see a pop-top campervan for sale nearby. So now I have my 98 SMB and this "new" 2002 Pleasure-Way Traverse in my driveway. Not sure which I'll keep. I've been curious to try an RB50 layout for a while now so now's my chance!
Sweet congrats! Not a bad problem to have! Got any interior pics?
I think the rear penthouse lift actuators are bad.
Ha! True Herb, bad problem with these.
Nice find Brian, enjoy that!
Yeah, I definitely like the full-lift SMB PH design, at least for our walk-through SMB. On a "50" layout, though, the V-top is fine. Just a little less sleeping room upstairs. But the Pleasure-Way low profile top is NICE when it's down! You can barely even tell it's there. Very stealth.
Something is awry in the universe when I have two campervans in my driveway and 86Scotty doesn't have any!
Someone needs to start a support group for folks with a van addiction problem. "Hi, my name is Brian, and I'm a van-a-holic."


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The collection spans the whole period of the existence of the TU/e, from the early years until today. The sculptures by various artists may be found both on the TU/e campus and in the buildings of the departments and services. Images of the complete collection of visual art and of a small selection of the graphic art collection are shown on this site.
In 2001 a catalogue, entitled 'Ensemble', was published, covering part of the TU/e visual art collection. It also includes a selection of the graphic art collection, which comprises more than 860 works that may be borrowed by TU/e employees. A new catalogue titled 'Art Connected' was released in 2011. This includes an art historical desciption of the collection.
This site shows the whole TU/e art collection. It also contains links to websites with more information about the artists and/or their work. In addition, two walking routes are included, which will guide you along the most important sculptures on the campus, inasmuch as they are located in the public space.


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require 'spec_helper'

module Qpid

  module Messaging

    describe Receiver do

      before(:each) do
        @message_impl  = double("Cqpid::Message")
        @session       = double("Qpid::Messaging::Session")
        @receiver_impl = double("Cqpid::Receiver")

        @receiver = Qpid::Messaging::Receiver.new @session, @receiver_impl
      end

      it "returns the underlying implementation" do
        impl = @receiver.receiver_impl

        impl.should == @receiver_impl
      end

      it "gets a message with the default duration" do
        @receiver_impl.should_receive(:get).
          with(Qpid::Messaging::Duration::FOREVER.duration_impl).
          and_return(@message_impl)

        message = @receiver.get

        message.message_impl.should == @message_impl
      end

      it "gets a message with a specified duration" do
        @receiver_impl.should_receive(:get).
          with(Qpid::Messaging::Duration::SECOND.duration_impl).
          and_return(@message_impl)

        message = @receiver.get Qpid::Messaging::Duration::SECOND

        message.message_impl.should == @message_impl
      end

      it "returns nil when get receives no message" do
        @receiver_impl.should_receive(:get).
          with(Qpid::Messaging::Duration::MINUTE.duration_impl).
          and_return(nil)

        message = @receiver.get Qpid::Messaging::Duration::MINUTE

        message.should be_nil
      end

      it "fetches a message with the default duration" do
        @receiver_impl.should_receive(:fetch).
          with(Qpid::Messaging::Duration::FOREVER.duration_impl).
          and_return(@message_impl)

        message = @receiver.fetch

        message.message_impl.should == @message_impl
      end

      it "fetches a message with a specified duration" do
        @receiver_impl.should_receive(:fetch).
          with(Qpid::Messaging::Duration::SECOND.duration_impl).
          and_return(@message_impl)

        message = @receiver.fetch Qpid::Messaging::Duration::SECOND

        message.message_impl.should == @message_impl
      end

      it "returns nil when fetch recieves no message" do
        @receiver_impl.should_receive(:fetch).
          with(Qpid::Messaging::Duration::MINUTE.duration_impl).
          and_return(nil)

        message = @receiver.fetch Qpid::Messaging::Duration::MINUTE

        message.should be_nil
      end

      it "assigns capacity" do
        @receiver_impl.should_receive(:setCapacity).
          with(10)

        @receiver.capacity = 10
      end

      it "returns the capacity" do
        @receiver_impl.should_receive(:getCapacity).
          and_return(10)

        capacity = @receiver.capacity

        capacity.should == 10
      end

      it "reports the number of available messages" do
        @receiver_impl.should_receive(:getAvailable).
          and_return(20)

        available = @receiver.available

        available.should == 20
      end

      it "reports the number of unsettled messages" do
        @receiver_impl.should_receive(:getUnsettled).
          and_return(25)

        unsettled = @receiver.unsettled

        unsettled.should == 25
      end

      it "closes" do
        @receiver_impl.should_receive(:close)

        @receiver.close
      end

      it "reports its closed status" do
        @receiver_impl.should_receive(:isClosed).
          and_return(true)

        closed = @receiver.closed?

        closed.should == true
      end

      it "returns its name" do
        @receiver_impl.should_receive(:getName).
          and_return("farkle")

        name = @receiver.name

        name.should == "farkle"
      end

      it "returns its related session" do
        session = @receiver.session

        session.should == @session
      end

    end

  end

end

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The Women in Tech Summit was named a finalist in the category, Community Initiative of the Year, for our contributions to the education, inspiration, and connecting of women in tech, across all roles and all career levels. The winners will be announced on Dec. 1 at the Women in Tech Global Awards & Inspire Summit.
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An In-Depth Interview with The Rising Pop Singer ANANYA BIRLA On Her Newest Track with SEAN KINGSTON and A Lot More!
Tag: All Access, All Access Music, All Access Music Group, Ananya Birla, Artist Interview, Day Goes By, Fingerprint, Sean Kingston
Rising pop sensation Ananya Birla and multi-platinum Jamaican/American hitmaker Sean Kingston and have released their highly anticipated single "Day Goes By", out now via Universal Music/Island Records.
The infectious anthem, which premiered on Billboard, arrives with a magnetic video directed by Mike Ho (Chris Brown, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj) which sees Kingston's trademark reggae-R'n'B fusion blend perfectly with Ananya's unmistakeable pop vocals as the duo trade verses on seduction and infatuation.
Kingston first took the world by storm with his debut single "Beautiful Girls" back in 2009. He linked up with Ananya, the only homegrown artist to go platinum singing in English in India, when they shared the stage for his 2018 worldwide tour. Their mutual artistic admiration led them to the studio in LA for their first creative collaboration.
Co-written by Sean and Ananya and self-produced, "Day Goes By" marks one of the first major pop collaborations between a US and Indian artist.
Kingston, whose forthcoming album, "Made In Jamaica", is set to feature Chris Brown, Tinashe and Justin Bieber, said: "It was so beautiful and easy to work with Ananya. We linked up in India and she played me a few of her records and Immediately I knew our sound together would be dope!!"
Speaking about how the single came about, Ananya added "Day Goes By is for anyone who's lost their mind in love… It's been brewing for a little while now: Sean and I knew we wanted to make something that captures that intoxicating feeling, and also make it super fun – something that people could dance to. When we got into the studio it all came together so quickly and organically. Sean's an amazing collaborator and there was always such a positive vibe. I'm so excited to share it with the world!"
It has been a big year for both artists. Kingston just finished a sell-out 17 show world tour and released his latest track "Peace of Mind" in April. Ananya, who has racked up nearly 200 million streams since signing with Universal in 2016 and was recently named as one of GQ's most influential Young Indians, dropped her debut EP "Fingerprint"in May which included the hit single "Blackout" feat Vector and WurlD. Last month, she opened for Wiz Khalifa on his India tour.
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Ananya is a singer-songwriter based between Mumbai, London and Los Angeles, and the first homegrown artist to go Platinum with an English language track in India – something she has now done five times, breaking the dominance of Bollywood music on the Indian music scene.
Since signing with Universal Music India in 2016, the self-taught santoor and guitar player, has reached over 200m combined streams and collaborated with artists such as Sean Kingston, Afrojack, Jim Beanz and Mood Melodies. She has also performed at major Indian concerts including Global Citizen, Oktoberfest and Sunburn, Asia's biggest electronic music festival. She has plans to perform in the UK and US at the end of the year.
Ananya, who has been listed as one of GQ's Most Influential Young Indians and one of Forbes' Women to Watch, released her debut EP Fingerprint in May via UMG and Island Records UK.
Outside her music, Ananya is a strong believer in equality. She uses music to bring people from all backgrounds together and organizes music festivals in Mumbai to benefit the mental health organisation she founded, Mpower. Mpower was launched after she battled her own issues whilst at Oxford University and works towards dispelling the stigma associated with mental health illnesses and providing care in India where there's been little to date.
She also promotes female empowerment through her business Svatantra which helps women entrepreneurs in rural India grow their businesses and become financially independent. Svatantra means 'freedom' in Hindi.
Learn more about Ananya Birla in the following All Access interview:
Thanks for your time today! Where does this interview find you?
I got back to Bombay from LA last week, where I was putting the final touches on my latest release – a collaboration with Sean Kingston called Day Goes By which is out today.
Now that we are more than half-way through the year, how has 2019 been treating you? What are some goals that you have for yourself this year? How close are you to reaching them?
It's been an incredible year! I released my debut EP, got to work with some amazing and inspiring people around the world and perform at some awesome shows, I'm loving every minute. The response has been quite overwhelming!
My aim for the rest of the year is just to carry on doing what I love – making music – and hopefully making a positive difference at the same time. I've also been planning for a long time to move out to the US permanently to work on my music, and that dream is close to becoming a reality. I'm super excited, and so grateful for all the support I've received over here.
Growing up, how important was music in your life? Can you recall the moment when you decided that you wanted to be a musician? Was it an easy or difficult choice to make?
Music's always a been a massive part of my life – listening to it and making my own. It's been a companion for me through good times and bad, and an amazing outlet for me to channel my feelings.
I knew for a long time that I wanted to be a musician…I was writing, playing instruments and singing since I was a kid, but I wasn't always confident I could make a career of it. I guess I was really insecure about fully committing to the thing I loved more than anything, and about how people would react.
Going to the UK for college gave me the distance and perspective that I needed. I was making music and performing regularly, over time it dawned on me that it was the thing that made me happiest in the whole world. It was a leap of faith, but I am a big believer that life is too short not to pursue the thing which sparks a fire in your soul.
Was there ever a time when you thought about doing something else? If you weren't a musician today, what else could you see yourself doing? Would you be as fulfilled in life?
I did, yeah. At times I felt a pressure to have a more 'normal' career – which I think a lot of musicians feel at some point. But dedicating myself full-time to anything other than music would have made me miserable – it's my greatest passion for sure.
I have some projects alongside my music though. Back in India I run a business called Svatantra, which means freedom in Hindi. It provides small loans to women deep in the countryside to help them grow businesses and become independent. I also founded an initiative, Mpower, which tackles the stigma around mental health and provides support to individuals who are struggling. Music is my main focus and without it I definitely wouldn't feel fulfilled, but I love these projects too.
What has been the biggest surprise so far about making music your career? What has been an unexpected or welcome challenge to it all?
I've been really surprised by the amount I've been able to explore other countries, and expose myself to other cultures through music. I have been so lucky to work with some amazing people around the world, like Sean, Afrojack, Mood Melodies over in Oslo, and also Vector and WurlD, two of the biggest artists in Nigeria, who I made 'Blackout' with – which was the lead single for my debut EP.
Everyone I've worked with has a different approach to making music and I learned so much from each of them. There is something really beautiful about bringing together different cultures with music. I really think music is the ultimate global language.
Let's talk about your newest single "Day Goes By" with Sean Kingston? What was the inspiration for this track? How do you think it compares to your previous songs? What was it like working with Kingston on it? How did that collaboration come to be?
I met Sean last year when I opened for his tour in India. We clicked immediately – he's such a down-to-earth guy, and so genuine! He really vibed with my sound, and we said we'd get in the studio together next time I was in LA. So, when I was over, I hit him up and pretty soon after we were making Day Goes By!
The song is about the euphoric early stages of falling in love – the intoxication, the obsession, the lust. It's the first time I've done a straight, split-down-the-middle collab, and I loved the process of riffing off Sean's sound and energy.
What did it feel like finally releasing your debut EP, "Fingerprint"? What was the process like of putting it together? Did anything surprise you about that overall process?
It felt amazing but it was a longer and tougher process than I could ever have imagined. I wanted to make sure all the songs had a similar feel and were all totally authentic to me, really capturing the emotion behind them.I had been writing consistently for like a year and we had so many songs to choose from, so that was one of the biggest challenges. On paper, putting together five songs for an EP seems pretty straightforward but I was really surprised by how long the process was getting everything together and all the work that goes on behind the scenes.
What was the inspiration for your EP's lead song, "Blackout"? How does it compare to the other songs on this collection?
I wrote 'Blackout' with Angela Hunte, who also wrote one of my favourite tracks 'Empire State of Mind', " -. She's been such a mentor for me since we first met and continues to give me amazing guidance.
I'd always wanted to work on a hip-hop track but it was a totally different vibe to my other songs so it was a bit of an adjustment. I was really lucky to get to work on it with Vector and WurlD, who are two of the most talented artists on the African hip hop scene.
The song is all about chilling out, taking a step back from all of the stresses of the world and making sure we are taking time for ourselves and appreciating the things that really matter.
What does it mean to you that you have been able to be recognized in India for your songs that are in English? Do you think that was a challenge?
When I started out people said there wasn't really a crowd for the kind of music that I wanted to make so it was a massive challenge. Some people tried to push me in directions that I wasn't really comfortable with too so it was tough to stick to the music that I really wanted to make. They said I wasn't Indian enough – which was really hurtful because I love India and am so proud of my culture, but because I wanted to make music that sounded different to what everyone else was doing they felt I was turning my back on my roots.
I always believed there was a market there because It was the music my friends and I had always loved. It feels awesome that people have been so positive – I still can't believe that five of my tracks have gone platinum back home. I am so grateful to be where I am now, but there is still a long way to go.
I would love to know more about your mental health initiative, Mpower that you have in Mumbai. How did you first get involved with this?
Mpower is really close to my heart because, in my teens, I fought my own battles with depression, anxiety and panic attacks. I let it get pretty bad because I was scared to reach out for help, thinking about what people would think of me. Eventually, I was fortunate enough to get the help that I needed but it became distressingly clear to me how difficult it was for people in India to get the same support. I decided I needed to do something.
I read recently that India is the most depressed country in the world and that every 3 seconds someone attempts suicide – which is now the leading cause of death for young people back home. It's a crisis and people won't get the help they need, either because there's such an awful stigma or because there just isn't enough help available.
We've been trying to change that by setting up centres which provide amazing care for people who are struggling and their families. In the last 12 months, we've also managed to put on two music concerts which have brought together tens of thousands of people to raise awareness. We've made great progress, but there is still such a long way to go.
As often as I can, I try to talk about it on social media too. I did a live last week where I was just giving some tips on what to do when you are feeling low or overwhelmed – I think it helps for people to know that they are not alone when they are going through something difficult.
Where can people see you perform next? Do you plan to tour at all this summer or later in the year? What has been a favourite performance of yours so far?
I have a few things lined up for later in the year which I will be announcing soon. . I love touring more than anything, being face to face with my fans and having that interaction is the best feeling.
Every single performance is just so special in its own way, I don't think I can choose one favourite. Right from when I was gigging in London to now performing in front of thousands of people, it's just really surreal and I cherish both.
How do you think you have grown as a musician since you first started making music?
In just about every way possible. Developing as a musician is all about challenging yourself to step outside of your comfort zone – that is where things get super exciting. It is what I try to do with every track to ensure that I'm always growing as an artist, whilst still staying true and authentic to my own voice.
What has it been like keeping up with your social media accounts and all of the different platforms? Is it hard to stay up to date on it all? What would you say is your favorite way to connect with your fans now? What has social media done for your career so far?
It's a struggle and I often have to get reminded to post about stuff…I don't know if I'm very good at it, but I think the most important thing is to stay real and authentic, and balance out the glam promo shots with some real life stuff. I know through my work with Mpower – and from my own experience – that social media can have a really negative affect on mental health, particularly for young women, which is why authenticity is so important.
For me, social media isn't a publicity tool – I use it as a way to connect with my fans. Nothing makes me happier than when a fan sends me a DM to say that they were moved by my music and that it helped them through something they were going through or just made them smile. That is what it is all about for me.
Who are some of your favorite artists or rather, what musicians have continued to inspire you and your music? Who would you absolutely love to work with in the future?
Ooh so many! It would be a dream to work with Eminem! I really look up to artists who are who are authentic with their music and he is the best example of that. At the moment I'm listening to a ton of Khalid. I would love to do something with him.
If you had an unlimited budget and your schedule was free, what would your dream music video look like?
I am totally blown away by videos from Emil Nava and Hannah Lux Davis. If I had an unlimited budget I'd just hand it over to them because it would be a dream to work with either of them.
What has been the coolest place/TV show/commercial that you have heard a song of yours? Where would you still love to hear a future song of yours played?
HBO and a few TV series picked up my songs in India which was amazing. And last month, I heard my song on the radio when I was in a taxi in Estonia – and found out the driver was a fan! Honestly, hearing my song play on the radio will always be the best feeling!
At the end of the day, what do you hope people take away from your music?
If people are connecting with my music and smiling – that's everything!
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Tony Costanza (July 2, 1968 – August 4, 2020) was an American drummer, known for being the first drummer for the heavy metal band Machine Head, playing in the band from 1992 to 1993.

Career
Costanza received jazz lessons from Irv Kluger. Influenced by such drummers as Dave Lombardo, Gene Hoglan and Terry Bozzio, whom Tony considered his favorite drummer.

Machine Head
Costanza did two shows with Machine Head. A kegger/house party in Oakland, California and the first "official" Machine Head show in Las Vegas on August 29, 1992.

In 1993, he decided to leave the band, stating, "I left the band, because I was very young and new at playing drums, especially double bass. The band called for a lot of double bass. Basically, out of my own insecurities, I self-destructed. I've suffered a lot from the loss and will never forget not playing in my favorite band ever, but I had to do what was healthy for me and the band. I was even asked to rejoin, if I had certain parts very solid on the double bass aspect of it all, but I still felt I couldn't give the band what they needed."

He wrote the drums for seven songs from their debut album Burn My Eyes: A Thousand Lies, The Rage to Overcome, Death Church, A Nation on Fire, Blood for Blood, I'm Your God Now, and Block (originally titled Fuck it All).

Death
Constanza died in his sleep on August 4, 2020, aged 52. No official cause of death was revealed.

Discography
With Papsmear
Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas (Demo) (1986)
Lunch for the P.M.R.C. (Demo) (1987)
With Machine Head
Demo (1993)
With Crowbar
Sonic Excess in Its Purest Form (2001)

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External links

1968 births
2020 deaths
American heavy metal drummers


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Popular Activities in Bilbao
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Bilbao: Personalized Guided Tour With a Local
From Bilbao: San Sebastian and Biarritz Full Day Tour
From Bilbao: Half or Full-Day Game of Thrones Guided Tour
Bilbao: Museum of Fine Arts Private Guided Tour
Bilbao: Organic Winery Visit with Tasting
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Our most recommended Bilbao Activities
1. Bilbao: 1- or 2-Hour Sightseeing Boat Tour
Embark on a sailing tour through the heart of Bilbao. Get a new perspective of this beautiful city from the estuary. The boat has a capacity of 80 people and seating both outside and inside. On the one-hour tour, set off from the City Hall Bridge in Pio Baroja Square through the heart of the Villa. Head toward Zorrozaurre riverbank and finally to the entrance of the Deusto Canal. Conclude the tour where you began. On the two-hour route, begin from the same jetty in Pio Baroja Square. Cruise past Bilbao's most significant landmarks and buildings and then on a tour of the estuary to the Puente Bizkaia area. Listen to an audioguide, available in Spanish, Basque, English, French, German, and Italian, to pick up insights into the particular route being sailed and the history of the city and its buildings, bridges, and other constructions.
2. Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
Access the Museum between gates 19 and 20 of the famous San Mamés stadium where the tour visit begins. Then experience a unique insight into the world of football at grass level. Live the experience of a real-life footballer as you run out onto the field from the tunnel, wander through the locker rooms, and imagine the buzz of excitement in the press room. Along with the stadium tour, visit the modern and innovative Athletic Club museum, home to a wide selection of fascinating football memorabilia. Explore the museum and marvel at its collection of 500 original football-related objects that have been collected over more than a century. See the past and present of the club come to life as you admire trophies, costumes, graphics and audiovisual material celebrating the Red and Whites. There's plenty to see and do at the museum with 4 audiovisual productions, 13 interactive systems, 600 videos, an immersive video-wall, and a playroom equipped with entertainment for all ages.
3. Bilbao: Guggenheim Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line
Meet your guide outside the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao to begin your 120-minute guided tour of both the inside and the outside of the museum. Learn why Bilbao was chosen as the home for the stunning Frank Gehry-designed building, and discover the structure of the building and the outdoor sculptures that surround the museum. Then, get to know the most important works of the Guggenheim's permanent and rotating collections as you wander through its galleries, atrium, and terrace in the company of your guide. Your museum entry is good for the day, so at the end of the tour, you may continue to explore the modern art collections at your own pace.
4. Bilbao: Guggenheim Museum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Meet your guide outside the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao to begin a 120-minute guided tour of both the inside and the outside of the museum. Learn why Bilbao was chosen as the home for the stunning Frank Gehry-designed building, and discover the structure of the building and the outdoor sculptures that surround the museum. Then, get to know the most important works of the Guggenheim's permanent and rotating collections as you wander through its galleries, atrium, and terrace in the company of your guide. Your museum entry is good for the day, so at the end of the tour you may continue to explore the collections of modern art at your own pace.
5. Bilbao: Old Quarter Walking Guided Tour
Over 500 years of history will be explored on this walking tour. From the Cathedral of Santiago, Plaza Nueva, the Church of St. Anton and the ruins on which it stands, to the Mercado de la Ribera. This is where the town was born, this is where the port was, and from where the city opened to the world - serving as a bridge between northern Europe and the Hispanic kingdoms. You'll be guided by your professional tour guide in a small group. Learn the history that took place in the streets that Miguel de Unamuno once walked through. Your guide will also take you on a traditional "txikiteo" or "poteo" (bar crawl) to the area's most iconic bars.
6. From Bilbao: Half or Full-Day Game of Thrones Guided Tour
Dive into the real Game of Thrones experience during a tour of the incredible filming locations for Season 7. Walk in the footsteps of Tyrion, Daenerys, and Jon Snow as you explore incredible landscapes. First, walk along King's Landing beach, filmed at Muriola Beach in Barrika. Explore the location where Davos Tyrion and Gendry had to flee from the Gold Cloaks. After that, head to a medieval-like castle at Butron Castle. Take some photos with cloaks and swords and feel like a Lord or a Lady of Winterfell. Next, continue the tour with a visit to the Dragonstone Fortress at San Juan de Gaztelugatxe in Bermeo. Climb up 241 steps just like Daenerys and feel like a true Khaleesi. Take a lunch break in Bermeo where you can enjoy pintxos, tapas, and a local white wine called txakoli. Finally, make the last stop at Dragonstone beach where Daenerys first walked when she finally came back home. Filmed at Itzurun Beach in Zumaia, this 60million-year-old beach was the perfect choice to set Dragonstone.
7. From Bilbao: San Sebastian and Biarritz Full Day Tour
Delight in the renowned beaches of Biarritz, meander through the narrow streets of Saint Jean De Luz, taste local cuisine at the fishing village of Hondarribia, and marvel at the architectural beauty of San Sebastian on this full day tour from Bilbao. Follow the highway towards the east, through stunning natural landscapes, to arrive at Biarritz. Known as the Beach of Kings, it was a magnet for famous and royalty such as Napoleon III, Gary Cooper, and Frank Sinatra, and is still nowadays a very important tourist destination. Stroll through the old port, the Virgin on the Rock, and the scenic streets of this sea-side village. Next, following the panoramic coastal road views, you will continue onto Saint Jean De Luz, a lovely small village located on the French Basque coast. The house of Louis XIV, the Church of Saint Jean Baptist, and charming narrow streets are tourist highlights. Onwards to the next stop, Hondarribia, a village full of history that holds a medieval fortress and the remnants of an area that in the past was a pirate and whaler port. There will be free time for lunch and your guide will suggest a selection of recommended local restaurants. Continue the last leg of journey to San Sebastian, the most beautiful city in the Basque Country. Enjoy the magnificent views of the mountain Igeldo as you are led on a walking tour into the old historical quarter. Afterwards, take advantage of free time to explore the city at your leisure before returning back to Bilbao in the evening.
8. Bilbao: Personalized Guided Tour With a Local
Create your dream tour of Bilbao with this customizable guided tour. Pick and choose the sights and attractions that interest you most and avoid wasting time on an organized tour. Choose a timeframe that suits your requirements. With 2,3,4 or 6-hour options available, there's a tour option for every group. Immerse yourself in Bilbao's renowned culture, gastronomy and way of life with a local guide who will show you the best places to shop, eat and explore. For food lovers, visit the Ribera Market or go for a stroll through the restaurants and cafés of the Old Town. To discover the city's history, head to the imposing Guggenheim Museum or Santiago Cathedral. If you prefer to spend the day in nature, choose to visit the Bilbao estuary. Culture lovers will delight at the Arriaga Theater and Azkuna Zentroa. Whatever you're into, find it in Bilbao.
9. Bilbao: Guided Tour of the Guggenheim Museum Surroundings
At 11:30 AM or 5:00 PM, meet your guide outside the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao to begin a 90-minute guided tour of the outside of the museum. Learn why Bilbao was chosen as the home for the stunning Frank Gehry-designed building, discover the structure of the building and the outdoor sculptures that surround the museum. Discover the history of the museum, talk about the Guggenheim family, and the museum's collection as well as the Guggenheim Foundation. Let yourself be guided and enjoy the unique experience alone or with family.
10. Bilbao: Classic & Modern Guided Walking Tour with Pintxos
In a 3-hour guided tour, discover medieval Bilbao's charming streets and squares along with the intense commercial and port activity that made this city into what it is today. Start by meeting your guide and delving into the city's ancient past: see the city's outer walls, the Gothic Cathedral of Santiago, the Plaza Nueva, and the emblematic Church of San Antón, totaling more than 500 years of history that seems to transcend time. Then, continue your tour to the well-known Ensanche, a key sign of the progress of this city. See the urban development of Bilbao and its architectural wonders from the 19th through to the 21st century. It will be here that you'll witness the pulsating heart of a city that exudes both tradition and avant-garde style. Your visit ends with the opportunity to sample one of the most iconic Bilbao foods: pintxos. These are small snacks skewered with a toothpick, usually eaten socially in bars, which makes them the perfect way to end this small group tour with your new friends.
Top Attractions in Bilbao
1 Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
2 San Mamés Stadium
3 Plaza Moyúa, Bilbao
4 Arriaga Theater
5 Casco Viejo, Bilbao
6 Funicular de Artxanda
7 Plaza Nueva, Bilbao
8 Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao
9 Azkuna Zentroa
10 Mount Artxanda
11 Ribera Market
12 Catedral de Santiago, Bilbao
13 Funikularreko Plaza, Bilbao
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10 Bilbao Family-friendly Activities
11 Bilbao Boats & Yachts
12 Bilbao Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
13 Bilbao Bike Tours
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15 Bilbao Museum Tickets
16 Bilbao Culinary & Nightlife
17 Bilbao Cooking Classes
18 Bilbao River & Harbor Cruises
19 Bilbao Night Tours
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What people are saying about Bilbao
We were alone as a couple with the guide, so very cozy and interesting. The guide was also very attentive and helpful when I lost my wallet. Javier is truly a fantastic man and very committed to his audience. Great experience, thank you very much!!!
Bilbao: Old Quarter Walking Guided Tour Reviewed by Chris, 10/30/2021
Muy buena experiencia todo muy cercano y bien explicado no habría disfrutado del museo y alrededores sin este apoyo Muy recomendable
Bilbao: Guggenheim Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Reviewed by Maximo, 10/12/2021
the guide (Javier) was very good and added a lot the th wonderful experience of visiting this amazing museum.
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Very good trip, in time, comfortable bus, nice places, informative. Very nice guide.
From Bilbao: San Sebastian and Biarritz Full Day Tour Reviewed by Ekaterina, 11/22/2021
Javier couldn't have been more professional and helpful.
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The Hall of Fame was created to recognize individuals who have made extraordinary contributions and excelled in the sport of water skiing in the State of Florida. The purpose of the Hall is to honor and perpetuate the names of the skiers, pioneers, industry leaders and officials whose accomplishments have made a major impact on organized water skiing in Florida.
Inductions will generally take place annually for those elected into the Hall. There is no requirement that candidates be retired from the sport or deceased to be considered for inclusion in the Hall.
As with any Hall of Fame selection process, it is recognized that every candidate will have different and unique resumes for consideration. The following criteria serve as guidelines only and are not intended to be all-inclusive.
Resident of the State of Florida for at least ten (10) years. Water skiing accomplishments must have occurred during this residency.
No member of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee is eligible during his term on the Committee.
Generally, a minimum age of 45 is required for all inductees. However, the Selection Committee may elect to waive this minimum requirement under extraordinary circumstances.
There are three main categories: Pioneer, Competitor and Official. Candidates are to be submitted, noting one category as the major area for selection while background in other areas will be included as secondary.
This category is intended for people whose contributions to the sport are considered to be original. New methods or technical developments by innovators/inventors are examples. Individuals whose qualifications relate to the introduction of a new or specific discipline should also be viewed under this category.
The skier must have competed in a U.S. National Tournament (or U.S. Open Tournament) at least 5 years.
The nominee may be a three, two or one event skier and may have competed in any Sports Discipline.
Competitive record in Florida State Tournaments.
Service as any type of official, administrator or promoter of the sport.
Retirement from active competition is not a requirement.
Must have been a member of the Florida Water Ski Federation during the competitive years, unless the competitive period was prior to the formation of the FWSF in 1975.
A candidate will be recognized for major contributions to the sport over a considerable number of years.
Primary consideration is given to contributions to the sport as a USA-WS rated official, Sport Discipline officer or National Board or Committee member.
Secondary consideration is given to contributions as Regional councilman, Florida State officer, local club officer or chief official of a major tournament.
Additional consideration may be given to serving as tournament chairman of a major tournament, tournament announcer or water skiing writer or promoter.
Emphasis will be on overall, cumulative contribution to the sport.
Generally, 15 years of service to the sport at a local, national or international level is a minimum requirement for consideration. Length of service alone is not be a valid reason for consideration for selection into the Hall of Fame.
Retirement from active involvement in the sport is neither a requirement for nomination nor encouraged.
Nominations for induction into the Hall of Fame may be made by any member in good standing of the FWSF.
All nominations must be in writing.
Written rationale for any nomination must accompany each nomination.
Deadline for accepting nominations for the current year will be April 15.
Induction into the Hall of Fame will occur at the Florida State Championship banquet unless otherwise determined by the FWSF Board of Directors.
Appropriate research will be carried out by the Selection Committee to verify accomplishments.
The Selection Committee will vote by secret ballot on all nominees upon conclusion of appropriate research into each nominee's qualifications.
Election requires a 2/3-majority vote of the Selection Committee.
Induction will be limited to a maximum of six (6) individuals the first year and a maximum of two (2) each year thereafter. If more than the maximum receive a 2/3-majority vote of the committee only the top scoring number will be elected as determined by secret ballot, using a forced ranking system whereby each committee member shall rank the nominees in descending order with the highest vote totals being inducted for that year. (Same system as used to elect appointed officials to the Southern Regionals).
The Selection Committee will be comprised of a maximum of nine (9) active voting members of the Florida Water Ski Federation.
Committee members will serve for a term of three (3) years.
Committee shall be elected by the FWSF membership at the annual (State 3 event Tournament) Summer Meeting.
Chairman of the Selection Committee will be appointed by the FWSF President from the elected Committee members with approval of the FWSF Board of Directors.
Three members for a period of three years.
Three members for a period of two years.
Three members for a period of one year.
Committee members must be current members of the Florida Water Ski Federation.
Committee members must be at least 30 years of age.


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Windows 10 plans to replace obsolete Control Panel with its Settings App
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The Control Panel in Windows 10 might become just redundant as Microsoft plans to add the features and settings in Microsoft 10 app settings to serve the same as. The user interface of Control Panel has been made vestige over the years, with Microsoft focussing more on the Settings app.
The new update now redirects from the control panel system page to the app settings on clicking, which is happening in the 2020 update from October. The old systems allowed third-party apps and shortcuts to properties, becoming incompatible with the new updated system.
Though there have been new graphics and themes, the Control Panel, with its functionality and familiarity, is all liked. The company's step is only to keep the various system offerings updated.
The new app settings are surely more interface friendly and keep up with the new developments, but people who grew up before this era of graphics and digitization have been familiar with this for so long.
It is for us to see how the new app can help solve the Control Panel's problem and then determine the functionality of the same and whether it has fared beyond the Control Panel.
The blocking of third-party apps also causes a lot of problem for developers and people, having cheaper alternative solutions to work on their projects
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Q: Having issues with checking if function already exists I am having issues with trying to make this query work, I keep getting errors, here is the code and after that the related error
IF NOT EXISTS (SELECT * FROM sys.objects WHERE object_id = OBJECT_ID(N'[dbo].[ConcatNames]') AND type in (N'FN', N'IF', N'TF', N'FS', N'FT'))
BEGIN

   EXECUTE dbo.sp_executesql @statement = N'
      create function dbo.ConcatNames(@ProdId int) returns varchar(8000)
      as
      begin
      declare @output varchar(8000)
      select @output = coalesce(@output + ', ', '') + Name
      from Reports
      where ProdID = @ProdId and Name > ''
      return @output
      end'
     PRINT N'Created function ConcatNames'
  END
  ELSE
  BEGIN
    PRINT N'function ConcatAttributeNames Already Exists'
  END

Error

Msg 119, Level 15, State 1, Line 8
  Must pass parameter number 2 and subsequent parameters as '@name = value'.
  After the form '@name = value' has been used, all subsequent parameters
  must be passed in the form '@name = value'.

A: SQL Server is seeing this as one code block so "create function" is going to fail. Hence the error you get after doing what Justin suggested.
To do it this way (printing messages, and such), you have to execute the statement as you initially had it. Except you must set the text first:
IF NOT EXISTS (SELECT * FROM sys.objects WHERE object_id = OBJECT_ID(N'[dbo].[ConcatAttributeNames]') AND
 type in (N'FN', N'IF', N'TF', N'FS', N'FT'))
BEGIN

    declare @statement nvarchar(4000)

    set @statement = N'
    create function [dbo].[ConcatAttributeNames] (@prodId int) returns varchar(8000)
    as
    begin
        declare @output varchar(8000)

        select @output = coalesce(@output + '', '', '''') + AttributeName
        from Report_Attribute
        where ProdID = @ProdId and AttributeName > ''''

        return @output
    end '

    exec sp_executesql @statement

    PRINT N'Created function ConcatAttributeNames'
END
ELSE
BEGIN
    PRINT N'function ConcatAttributeNames Already Exists'
END

Also, since you're passing this a statement, the single quotes must be escaped to avoid errors.


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