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7 Workforce Trends Workers Can Expect in 2022
Sam BocettaApril 3, 2022
This year is bringing with it a whole new outlook to work. The past decade has eroded suit-and-tie culture, and the COVID-19 pandemic has hastened revolutionary changes to corporate America. Startup culture continues to dominate, and Millennials and Zoomers (Gen Zers) have become the predominant workforce as Boomers retire en-masse. From jobs cubicles disappearing to jobs becoming more remote, everything has changed.
One thing that hasn't changed, though, is human behavior. In the face of challenges, people will solve problems and get things done.
This demonstrates that not only will things continue to get better, but also that automation will not devour jobs, like many fear. Artificial intelligence and machine learning will open up new opportunities as the workforce grows and changes.
In this article, we'll look at some of the most plausible predictions about trends in the job market and how things will continue to change.
1. The Great Resignation
The most sweeping and ongoing change that people are experiencing is the so-called "Great Resignation." According to surveys, 44% of employees are "job seekers." This means that almost half of employees are looking for a new job or plan to soon. Unemployment rates skyrocketed at the beginning of the pandemic when many businesses were shut down. Seemingly arbitrarily, many people found themselves without work depending on whether they were declared to be "essential" or not.
Higher pay, inflation, and more flexible work arrangements are all reasons people are looking for new jobs today. There's no sign of this slowing down either—4.3 million people quit their jobs in January. In 2021, almost 48 million people quit.
The Great Resignation can be thought of as the result of many factors coalescing and manifesting themselves in the global workforce. As it shows no signs of stopping, the Great Resignation may just become the new standard of workers leaving jobs whenever they feel like it.
2. Workers Will Seek More Freedom
The Great Resignation is driven by the next factor. Workers want more freedom and independence. Many jobs went remote during the pandemic, and workers now expect that to continue.
The rise of flexible working hours means employees with an entrepreneurial spirit can build a business and start generating cash flow or pick up a side gig to earn extra income.
Building a business is a great way for workers to ditch the 9-to-5 grind and avoid the dreaded return to the office. Returning to the office can mean less quality time spent at home, more time commuting, and more time making others rich. Workers want to avoid spending hours in the car when they could be spending quality time with their friends and family.
For employers, the writing is on the wall. To retain talent, they will have to find ways to give employees more freedom and greater independence.
3. Automation and Tech Will Dominate
Another factor changing the landscape is greater automation and wider technology adoption. Automation and technology adoption doesn't just mean more people are using digital calendars. It also means that employees are leveraging artificial intelligence, neural networks, and web microservices to assist them in doing their work. The coming of the Internet used to be called the information age, and today, now more than ever, this has become true.
Many companies acquire, process, store, and sell vast amounts of information. New opportunities also have appeared for workers that are more closely trained in these technology-based areas. Workers with experience in object-oriented programming languages are increasingly in demand. Today, there are job titles and fields that never even existed 30 years ago.
Today's workers need to understand data and the technologies available to leverage data for a business. As cloud computing and remote work become more commonplace, these technologies will only become more important for employees to understand.
4. Demand for Benefits Rise
Another trend that can be expected to continue is that employees want greater benefits and income security. A great way to guarantee income security is with life insurance. For example, life insurance averages between $15 and $100 per month in Canada. Similarly, a healthy male can expect $21 per month in costs in the USA. However, with inflation approaching 8%, more employees are looking for jobs that can guarantee them sufficient income to cover their retirement years.
More benefits don't just mean retirement plans. It can also mean health care benefits and better treatment overall. For example, poor work environments have been one of the main factors driving the unionization of Starbucks stores around the country. Either way, employers can expect employees to be demanding more.
5. Expect Even More Job Hopping
It's not just that workers are looking for work in huge droves, but many workers aren't sticking around even after getting hired. One big reason people are job-hopping is that they aren't getting the benefits, work environment, or pay they desire. As Zoomers and Millennials build up their work experience, they often find that companies are willing to pay them more for their talent.
The conversation is also changing too. Once, it was taboo to discuss your pay, but now more people are turning to TikTok to discuss how much they're making. Companies can no longer trick employees into staying in a dead-end job when information about pay, lifestyle, and work environment is publicly available.
6. Side Hustles Will Become the Norm
Many people are also turning to alternative sources of income. For example, buying and selling crypto is a great way to earn additional money that many people turn to. Others have leveraged their free time to build e-commerce websites, leveraging social media. Even jobs like driving for Uber or Lyft offer benefits and give employees more freedom than traditional jobs. The so-called "Gig Economy" is here to stay, and more and more people are finding ways to supplement their income.
7. Corporate Advocacy Will Continue to Grow
Social change is also key. Employees and society at large are demanding that corporations are held accountable for how their behavior impacts the world. For example, Disney workers began planning a mass walk-out in response to alleged failures of the company to support an inclusive work environment for LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals. Other companies have found themselves at the center of controversy for investing in fossil fuels and non-green energy sources.
Governments are also putting businesses' feet to the fire. It was recently announced that the SEC proposed new climate disclosure rules that would require letting investors know about their carbon footprint. Whether or not people agree with these changes, one thing is for certain, demanding social change from companies is only going to continue.
Conclusion: We're Living Through a Historic Upheaval
When it all comes down to it, workers are the ones making demands today. Surveys show that employees have more bargaining power than they ever had before. With more people demanding flexible work environments and better pay and automation and technology dominating nearly every field, it's no wonder employees are switching jobs. As Boomers continue to retire, more changes are sure to be on the horizon as Millennials and Zoomers become the dominant workforce in the country.
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Disneyland Trip Reports
Figment's HalloweenTime Trip Reports, 2011 to 2018 - Now with 2018 Including MHP!
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Disneyland is a fun place to visit during HalloweenTime. While only a portion of the parks are decorated, it's still fun to check out the decorations.
Pumpkin Mickey, Goofy, Donald, Minnie, and Pluto greeted guests over the main ticket gates.
The HalloweenTime sign posts were up along the entrance and Main Street. I had never noticed that there are two different faces; one that is smiling and one that is winking!
There were lots of pumpkins on Main Street (we rode the double decker bus and sat on top to get a good view of the pumpkins).
The windows on Main Street also featured Halloween decor.
The water artists were out. We saw Jack Skellington and Vampire Mickey.
The Frontierland Mercantile had festive decorations outside.
A scrim with HalloweenTime decorations for Toontown.
There was a display of the HalloweenTime souvies and snack/beverage offerings at the AP Days area.
The Ray Bradbury Tree is neat to see in the day and impressive at night.
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rentayenta said:
Thank you for the awesome Blue Bayou and Mickey's Halloween Party details and photos. We were at the 9/23 party and had a blast! The parade was awesome! We also got a ton of candy and even after DS set it out while 6 of his buddies were here a few nights ago, we still have candy. The CMs were more than generous with the treats.
I'm always amazed at how much candy we collect at the party. I do think it's because the trick-or-treat locations are all treat trails with at least three stops. Most of the time (this year), it seemed like each trail filled the bag they handed out about a quarter of the way (if not more!).
ALEXandFAB said:
We're doing the Blue Bayou dinner package at the 10/29 party and this post just made me even MORE excited for it! Thank you
I really enjoyed my meal at the Blue Bayou. Have fun!
krispin41
Thank you for the Blue Bayou report! I have reservations on 10/21 and was contemplating giving them up. I'm flying solo this trip. I'm gonna keep them! (I love me some gumbo too, but that crab cake looked amazing!)
Comparison of the 2016 DL's MHP and MK's MNSSHP
While some of the elements between the two parties are fairly similar, to me the parties felt very different. Both were a lot of fun and I can't wait to go again (to both). This comparison is based on the parties in 2016. Everything is subject to change!
Parade: DL introduced a new parade last year (Frightfully Fun Parade), which is much closer to a full parade than the previous Cavalcade. Now both MNSSHP and MHP feature the Headless Horseman riding down the parade route ahead of the parade. The Frightfully Fun Parade has some elements that are similar to Boo-To-You (I love the Haunted Mansion sequence in both parades with the dancers with the shovels that are amazing), but generally it is its own parade. Both are very good, but Frightfully Fun is a bit darker overall. Boo-To-You is one of my all time favorite parades.
Headless Horseman (MNSSHP, but same look at DL)
Fireworks: In this case, both shows are really good. DL's Halloween Screams has Zero flying (in place of Tinkerbell or Dumbo), and he's really neat. Jack Skellington is the host, so if you're a Nightmare fan, that should be a treat. I don't think anyone flies during WDW's HalloWishes, but they make really cool use of the castle and "surround fireworks". Some of the music is the same between the two shows.
Trick-or-Treating: WDW has treat stations with one big treat trail. DL has almost entirely treat trails (multiple treat stations along the path). In both cases, the trick-or-treating is pretty popular first thing at the party and tends to be more manageable by the second half. The treats themselves seemed pretty similar, although, if the weather is very hot/humid in FL there might not be as much chocolate-based treats.
DLR (WDW was pretty similar):
Cadaver Dans: Both MNSSHP and MHP have the Cadaver Dans, but I personally think the MHP version is better. MNSSHP's group walks down the parade route and are dressed to fit into Frontierland (I'm not sure is they perform at other times or places during the party). MHP's group are dressed as the undertakers for the Haunted Mansion and perform from a raft on the Rivers of America at set show times.
Dance Parties: WDW and DLR both have character dance parties, which can be fun if you like to do that. I think they're nearly in the same places: Tomorrowland and Frontierland.
Castle Forecourt Show: WDW has a Hocus Pocus themed show on the castle forecourt stage. It's very high energy and features a number of the villains characters. MHP doesn't have anything quite like the Castle Forecourt Show.
Character Meet and Greets: Both parties have a lot of character meet and greets. You'll find some "rare" characters out (e.g., the seven dwarfs at MNSSHP, Villains at MHP). At DLR a rotating set of villains greet the guests in Town Square (so they do have to cut the line so they can clear it before the parade starts).
Rides: At both parks, most of the big rides are open during the party (some attractions are closed, primarily because they're being used for treat-trails/stations). DLR has Haunted Mansion Holiday and Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy. None of the rides at WDW have a Halloween overlay.
Food: In both parks not all of the food venues remain open during the party. If you want to eat, I'd grab dinner before the party starts! Be sure to check out any special Halloween-themed items. MNSSHP seems to have more items that are billed as party-exclusives (although, we did see some of them out during the regular day).
Pre-Party: Upon entering MNSSHP, guests are invited to head down a pre-party treat-trail to get some candy (and your trick-or-treat bag). DLR has (for the last few years) had a pre-party in Toontown. The pre-party featured trick-or-treating and character meet and greets (the characters here are in different cosutmes than what they were during the day and during the party, so it's possible to see Mickey (for example) in three different Halloween outfits). It's a lot of fun and a great way to start the party with a lot of candy!
Annual Passholder: If you're an annual passholder, then MHP also (for the last few years) has a special treat location for AP holders. It usually includes some kind of exclusive treat or item (e.g., one year it a draw string bag, another year there was a rice-crispie treat). I don't recall any AP exclusive location/items at MNSSHP.
Tickets: Both DLR and WDW pre-sell tickets to their parties on their respective websites and you can purchase them in person on site. That being said, DL's MHP almost always sells out in advance (see this post for dates of last year's sell outs). MNSSHP tickets tend not to sell out as early (or at all). DLR generally announces the party dates in mid-summer (it's been early July for the last few years). WDW announces their dates in early-Spring (dates for 2017 have already been announced).
Haunted Mansion Holiday, 2016
Every year at HalloweenTime, the Haunted Mansion is transformed into the Haunted Mansion Holiday. Jack Skellington and his friends re-decorate the Mansion and move in for a bit. Overall, the 2016 version of Haunted Mansion Holiday looked pretty similiar to the previous versions, with one notable addition - a full-sized figure of Sally greets guests in the Graveyard!
Outside the Mansion
The Pet Cemetary
The Stretching Room
(There is a Hidden Mickey in the stained glass wreath!)
The Endless Hallway and the Start of the Mansion
Madame Leota and the Hallway
The present for Bill was hidden near the jack-in-the-box head, on the floor.
The Monkey Bride returned in 2016! It was very hard to get a picture of her...she was off the ground, slightly behind the Doombuggies, just as you make the turn in the attic (on the left side).
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The Hatbox Ghost
It's Sally! She was a pretty cute addition to HMH!
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HalloweenTime, 2017 - Mickey's Halloween Party
Figment Goes to Two Mickey's Halloween Party, 9/22/17 and 9/25/17
We broke tradition this year and did not attend the fist Mickey's Halloween Party of the year. Instead, we attended the second (Friday, 9/22/17) and third (Monday, 9/25/17) parties! There were some small changes this year, but overall the majority of the party was similiar to last year's MHP. As in the past, we had great time and really enjoyed the party and all of the party specific activities.
The Guide Map! These seemed more readily available this year. Last year, they were handing them out with the candy bags, but this year they were in the holders at the ticket entrance. The trick-or-treat bags featured Olaf's Frozen Adventure on one side and Cars 3 on the other side. Be sure to get your bag when you enter the party (they didn't have bags at any other location).
There was signage out in the Esplande letting guests know that Disneyland would be closing at 7:00 pm or 6:00 pm for the party! Both the Friday and Monday parties were sold out online, but the signage indicated that tickets may have still been available at the ticket booths for the Friday night party (in the morning the sign said sold out, but by mid-afternoon, the signs said tickets may be availabile). The signs for the Monday party said the event was sold out all day.
On the Harbor Side entrance, there was a sign reminding guests about the costume rules for MHP. For the most, it seemed like guests were following the costume guidelines. We only saw a few costumes that didn't quite meet the "family friendly" request. As usual, we saw lots of princesses and Disney character costumes.
Inside the park were signs saying that Toontown would close at 5:00 pm or 4:00 pm and that there was a special Toontown Pre-Party Party from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (or 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm). The Toontown Pre-Party basically span the hour before and hour after the start of the party.
There was also a wristband distribution location inside the park. This year, it was located in the old Starcade building in Tomorrowland (behind Star Traders, along the exit walkway from Space Mountain). It should open when the ticket gates open for the special event (three hours before the start of the party). On Friday, they were having trouble with the printers, so they did not start processing tickets at 4:00 pm. We gave up around 4:20 pm and headed out to a dining reservation (Mickey's "Spook-Tacular" Dinner at the Blue Bayou).
Toontown Pre-Party
Starting one hour before the party, MHP guest (with wristbands) can go to Toontown for the Pre-Party. There is some early Trick-or-Treating and character M&G. We only stopped by briefly, but by the time we got there (about 15 minutes after the start), the lines for everything were already very long. I glanced at the characters and it seemed pretty similiar to last year (e.g., Zorro Mickey, candy corn collar Pluto, etc.). The party sign was out, along with some scarecrow stiltwalkers and witches.
Decorations and Other
The Scarecrows were out! I saw one by the Stage Door Cafe and he was quite funny. In the past, there was also one by the Golden Horsehoe, but I forgot to look to see if he was still there.
The Mickey Pumpkin Balloons were out in the Hub.
Ghost Mickey balloons were out in the parks (usually near a treat trail!).
The River of America looked pretty spooky with lots of dry ice!
They were projecting Halloween-themed images on It's a Small World, Main Street, and the Castle throughout the evening.
There was also a projection of Zero on one of the buildings in New Orleans Square!
New this year, were characters on the raft. When the Cadaver Dans were not performing, Donald, Pluto, Chip & Dale in their Pirate attire were entertaining guests along the Rivers of America. They mostly waved, danced a bit, and generally goofed around.
The Fantasyland Dragon returned this year, but he moved to a new location. He's now residing in the cave along Big Thunder Trail, next to the little lake. You can hear him walking and snorting and periodically, his eyes glow a variety of colors. I wonder if we should start calling him the Frontierland dragon?
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Yay!!!! So glad you have started your TR! <3
Villains Square
Town Square had been renamed Villains Square for the evening. There was a treat trail that went around the flag pole and the villains greeted guests throughout the Square. This was one of the changes from the past. In previous years three villains met in front of the train station and guests formed one line to meet all three villains (one at a time). This year, only two villains met at a time in front of the train station and each had their own line. There was no processional this year (the villains just walked out from backstage to their spot). The other change was that there were now roaming villains. I saw the Queen of Hearts, Gaston, Cruella, and Malificent as roamers throughout the evening. Aside from the Queen of Hearts, none of the other villains I saw out there were "head" characters.
On Monday, the first roamer (Queen of Hearts) arrive about 15 minutes after the party started.
The Evil Queen and Dr. Facilier arrived about 30 minutes after the party started at the formal M&G locations. Dr. Facilier arrived first and stood at the location to the left (when facing the train station). The Evil Queen arrived a few moments later and seemed unamused that he was at that spot and informed him (in her best haughty voice) that he had to move to the other spot. The character handler CM tried to intervene, but she just gave him a cold stare and Dr. Facilier moved to the right side spot. It was a pretty funny interaction.
At the end of the evening, Gaston and Malificent were at the formal M&G locations. Both Malificent and Gaston were quite fun to listen to and watch interact with other guests. Malificent was cold, while Gaston kept telling everyone how wonderful he was (very much in character).
Cadaver Dans
One of my family's favorite things to do at MHP is to listen to the Cadaver Dans. They come out on one of the Tom Sawyers Island Rafts and float along the Rivers of America (from the Mark Twain to the Columbia). They perform five times per night (7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm, 10:00 pm, and 10:45 pm, regardless of the night). The set lasts about 15 minutes and they always do the same songs.
Halloween Screams is one of my favorite fireworks shows at Disneyland. Jack Skellington is the host of the show and his dog Zero makes two appearances! Be sure that you can see the third main spire to the left (the one on the square base), otherwise you'll miss out on the globe where Jack (and others) appear. There were no projections on the Matterhorn or Main Street buildings. We watched from two different locations on Main Street and it made a big difference. The first night, we were about parallel to the crossing between Plaza Inn and Jolly Holiday. Unfortunately, the Mickey Pumpkin balloons and trees in the Hub obscured the view of the orb. We still could see the castle, the fireworks, and Zero, but the bottom half of the orb was obstructed.
On the second night, we were slightly further back...about parallel to the crossing between the Refreshment Corner and the Camera Shop. From that location, we could see the whole orb. So the difference of a few hundred feet made a difference. Zero is my favorite part of Halloween Screams, but the whole show is very good. The castle has lots of cool projections and effects.
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lcp9
This is such a stupid question, but can you explain more about how the treat trails work? Like you said there was one around the flagpole...so it is just a CM every few feet handing out candy and it's over in a minute or so or is it like a long trail type of thing? I don't know how many I need to plan on hitting for my kids
In most cases, each treat trail consists of four treat stations. At each station, there is a CM handing out candy (usually two or three pieces) or a healthy option (usually something like a package of carrots or apple slices). The trails can go fast (if there is no line) or can take a bit of time (if there is a long line). There are treat trails throughout the park and most have the same offerings. The candy is the same between all trails (at least in my experience), the healthy/non-candy options can vary and not all stations have a non-candy option.
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Mickey's "Spook-Tacular" Dinner
We did the MHP Dining Package at the Blue Bayou last year and decided to give it a try again this year. We made a reservation for 4:20 pm (the earliest we could get) in hopes that we would finish up with enough time to check out the Toontown Pre-Party. Dinner took about 90 minutes, and then we had to go get our wristbands, so we didn't have time to go to the Pre-Party.
The Mickey's "Spook-Tacular" Dinner Package has a prix fixe menu, where each guest can choose one starter, entree, and dessert.
Each dinner begins with bread service. It's a combination of a focaccia style bread and rolls.
We ordered one of the Lousiana Lemonades (not included in the price).
Gumbo - A Rich Flavorful Stew with Chicken, Andouille Sausage and Tasso Ham Served with Louisiana Popcorn Rice. The gumbo is one of the starters guests can choose from (Blue Bayou House Salad or the Louisana Spiced Shrimp (upgrade) are the other options). We all opted for the gumbo, which is very yummy. It has lots of flavor, but it's very mild.
For our entrees, we tried three different things. The Bone-In Rib Eye, Surf & Turf, and the Blue Bayou Bouillabaisse. In general, the overall menu was pretty similiar to the Fantasmic! dining packages.
Bone-In Rib Eye - Blue Bayou House-Made Rub, Seasonal Vegetables, and White Cheddar and Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese. The ribeye had good flavor and was cooked nicely. We skipped the Mac & Cheese and asked for the sauteed spinach instead. The spinach was actually pretty good.
Blue Bayou Bouillabaisse - Sustainable Fish Filet, Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, and Spiced Sausage in a Saffron-infused Broth and served with Herbed Bread. The bouillabaisse was really good; it had a bite, but was still very tasty. Just as good as in August!
Surf & Turf - Petite Lobster Tail and Broiled Filet Mignon served with Blue Bayou Au Gratin Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, and Béarnaise Sauce. Overall, the version of this dish was better in August. The filet mignon was very good (tender), but the lobster tail was slightly mushy in places. It was still yummy, but the one in August was better.
Hatbox Ghost - Choclate pecan brownie, layered with Mousse Cake, and a Raspberry Center served with Graveyard Dust. This was the special dessert option with the package. They did a really good job with it, and it tasted good too! The Hatbox Ghost is "printed" on the plate and his hatbox, with his head, is printed on white chocolate. At the right angle, it looks like he's holding his hatbox. Behind the hatbox was the brownie and mousse dome. It was very rich, but quite tasty. The graveyard dust (chcocolate cookie crumbles mixed with some sugar) and bones were a nice touch.
At the end of the meal, each guest is given a "starter" bag of trick-or-treat candy (about 1 pound each), a light-up lanyard, and a FP for entrance into the reserved viewing area.
The viewing for the parade was located near the Plaza Inn and down onto Main Street. The CM at the Blue Bayou indicated that this was only for that night, but we saw the reserved signs up on Monday as well. The FP said to return between 8:00 pm and 8:30 pm, but we saw guests there before then. We arrived a little before 8:00 pm and sat on the curb. The rest of the viewing area ended up be standing and seemed pretty packed. They could have done with a little more space so that guests could spread out a bit.
In terms of value...it's much the same as last year. The route for the first parade was pretty busy, but the second parade had fewer people. It was possible to get a second row spot at the start of the parade on both nights (not necessarily a curb/seated spot). The meal at the Blue Bayou was good, so for my family, it was worth it to do the package. But, I don't think I would do the package if the parade viewing is the only reason you're doing it.
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The Headless Horseman returned this year, but with a new "story". They added Ichabod Crane and two towns people ahead of him and he's supposed to be "chasing" them (I think). No one is moving very fast, which makes it look kind of funny, but it's great for picture taking. The Headless Horseman steps off 10 minutes before the parade and rides in the same direction as the parade (so from IaSW to MS the first time, and from MS to IaSW the second time).
In the woods of Sleepy Hollow...long, long ago tip-toed Ichabod Crane nervously slow...for he heard the dreadful legend the townsmen told...of a Halloween spirit fiendish and bold...beware the Headless Horseman on a midnight steed...he's searching for somebody to supply his cursed need...scurry faster school master, tonight you're not alone...the Horseman's the riding after you...it's time to head home...travel quickly, cross the bridge, don't look back, do not delay...if the Headless Horseman gets you, you won't see another day!
Frighfully Fun Parade
Last year, MHP debuted the Frightfully Fun Parade. It was an improvement over the previous Cavalcade, but there were some complaints that it was too dark. They made some changes that seemed to lighten the overall feel of the parade. Among the big changes were the addition of Mickey and Minnie at the start and the Ursula character to the finale.
The parade begins with title float and, this year, was followed by Mickey, Minnie and some dancers. It was a much lighter way to start the parade and it was nice to see Mickey added into the parade.
Following Mickey and Minnie was the Nightmare Before Christmas group. They were lead by the Mayor of Halloween Town, whose face alternated between being happy and scared. Following him came the vampires and then Jack & Sally. With Zero no longer being on the title float, he now resides on the main NBC float. Both sides of the float have Zero, but with a slightly different backdrop.
Next up is the Haunted Mansion group. They are lead by the ballroom dancers. While the make-up and hair give the impression of being ghostly, the dresses were all very nice and new looking! They're followed by the three hitchhiking ghosts on the Haunted Mansion float. They've added the Grave Digger (no dog) to the back of the float. He's followed by the ghostly miners/grave diggers, who scrape their shovels on the ground to make sparks.
Frighfully Fun Parade, Continued...
The next group features Dr. Facilier and his "friends" from the other side. The stilt walkers are pretty scary looking, but it's always fun to watch stilt walkers.
The parade finale features the villains. This year, the walking group was lead by Ursula. She' pretty impressive! She's followed by Lady Tremaine and the Stepsisters, Captain Hook, the Queen of Hearts, and Governor Ratcliffe. On the float, there is Cruella, Hades, the Evil Queen, Frollo, Jafar, and Gaston. Frollo and Jafar are on opposite sides of the float, so it's tough to see both (when facing the float as it comes towards you, Jafar is on the left and Frollo is on the right).
Good-Bye "Show"
There really isn't a "good-bye show" per se. Close to the end of the party, several characters come out and head to the train station. On both nights, I saw Chip & Dale, Donald, and Pluto, Mr. and Mrs. Incredible, Woody, and Jessie, along with Cruella, the Queen of Hearts, Dr. Facilier, and the Evil Queen (Gason and Maleficent were down at the formal M&G locations). They waved to the guests and interacted among themselves, and then after the announcement ending the party played, they headed backstage. Maleficent and Gaston did stay at the formal M&G location until their lines were finished (so I'd say 15 to 20 minutes after the party ended).
On his way out, Pirate Donald tried to take one of the pumpkins with him!
Treat Trails
There were treat trails scattered throughout the park. The candy and "healthy" treat offerings were largely the same as in year's past. We got almost 20 pounds of candy between the two nights! There were two treat trails along the Big Thunder Trail that had pretty reasonable lines (I don't think a lot of guests thought to look there). The Rivers of America treat trail, with one of the longest lines, was one of the more disappointing treat trails in terms of candy (two stations had candy, one had only Pirates Booty, and one had only apple slices or carrots).
The two best themed treat trails were the Golden Horseshoe and Rancho del Zocolo. The Golden Horsehoe had a lot of skeletons, while the Rancho one was Pirate themed. There wasn't a character meet and greet at Rancho this time (the characters met down by the Mark Twain/Columbia dock).
We ended up with almost 20 pounds of candy across two parties! We got about 7.5 pounds per night and on the first night an additional 4.5 pounds from the Blue Bayou Dining package. The candy was a pretty good assortment of chocolates and non-chocolate candies. There were a lot of Snickers, Baby Ruths, Milky Ways, 100 Grands, M&M's, along with Laffy Taffy, SweetTart Chews, Skittles, etc.
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Disney's California Adventure
HalloweenTime extended into DCA this year! Buena Vista Street and Carsland were both decorated for the season.
Oogie Boogie greeted guests over the entrance to DCA. Periodically, Oogie can be heard welcoming guests to DCA.
Even the banners in the Esplande were Halloween themed. On sides facing guests as they headed into DCA were images of DCA attractions, with a Halloween twist (e.g., RSR with the car bats). The reverse side had Disneyland attractions.
There was purple and silver bunting with bats on the entrance turnstiles.
Buena Vista Street
Buena Vista Street was decorated with purple bunting and bats.
The Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge had cool bats flying out of the top of the tower. During the day, the bats looked cool. At night, it was even more impressive.
Even the shop windows had Halloween themed decorations.
One of the biggest additions this year was the Headless Horseman statue in center of Buena Vista Street. It was especially impressive at night when the pumpkin glowed and the fog effects were visible.
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Carsland
Carsland was celebrating Honkin' Haul-o-Ween! Mater's and Luigi's both were given Halloween themed overlays and the entire land was decorated for Halloween. There were lots of pumpkins and spiders throughout the area. It's worth visiting during the day and night.
The Carsland entrance sign was given a Halloween theme. This logo was also available on a t-shirt. Sadly, there wasn't any Witch Car merchandise. The sign and Witch Car was a very popular photo spot.
Filmore's Taste-In was decorated with Ghost Cars. This area had a lot of cute touches, including a oil-can-o-lantern spinner, light-up oil-can-o-lanterns, and little ghost car signs.
Filmore's is also where they sell the Vampire Mater Bread. This might be the only location and they do seem sell out early!
In the area around Mater's was a graveyard. The tombstones looked spookier at night, but some were really hard to see in the dark. It's worth checking it out both during the day (to read them) and at night (to take in the atmosphere!).
Mater's Junkyard Jamboree was renamed Mater's Graveyard Jamboree.
The little tractor was dressed up as a mummy.
On the wall next to Mater's were posters for Haul-o-Ween movies. Some were easy to tell, others were a bit harder to recognize what they were based on. These were pretty hard to see at night (minimal lighting in the area).
The Cozy Cone were re-decorated with jack-o-lantern faces. Some of these faces were replicated on the sticker sheet that came with the Halloween Traffic Cone Sipper Cup (sold at the Cozy Cones).
Inside the Cozy Cone office was a small Confectionery display featuring Brakes Motel, with Twizzler Cones, Twix Signs, and other candy elements. It's hard to see, but it sure looks like Doc Hudson is in the main building at the top of the hill!
There were a lot of spiders throughout the land. Their webs were strung between the light posts; they were on the ground; and in shop windows!
There were oil can pumpkin patches next to Sarge's, complete with spiders!
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Q: Получить информацию из LogCat '08-16 12:52:24.744  1649  2159 D RILJ    : [6475]< RIL_REQUEST_GET_CELL_INFO_LIST....'

При просмотре логов через LogCat наткнулся на такую строчку, как через свое приложение можно получить эти данные?

A: *

*Вы можете прочитать логи своего приложения, запустив logcat и ловить его output:
private String getLogs(){
    StringBuilder builder = new StringBuilder();
    try {
        Process process = Runtime.getRuntime().exec(new String[]{"logcat", "-d", "-v", "threadtime"});

        BufferedReader bufferedReader = new BufferedReader(
                new InputStreamReader(process.getInputStream()));

        String line;
        while ((line = bufferedReader.readLine()) != null) {
            builder.append(line);
        }
    } catch (IOException e){
        Log.e("Ooops","Error getting logs");
    }
    return buidler.toString();
}

N.B. Это синхронный код, который неплохо бы обернуть в отдельный поток, иначе можно словить ANR.
Вызов logcat из примера берет текущие логи, возвращает их и завершается. Чтобы получать логи в реальном времени нужно опустить ключ -d и слегка модифицировать код, чтоб строки логов передавать из фонового потока по мере поступления.

*Вы можете прочитать логи любого приложения, разместив свое приложение в /system/app/ для этого нужен root и разрешение READ_LOGS. Код примерно такой же будет, подозреваю, сам не пробовал.

*Вы можете попробовать читать логи, запустив adb, в нем logcat через shell см. https://github.com/tananaev/rootless-logcat Нужны дополнительные телодвижения и стабильность работы не гарантируется.

A: эм немного не понял тебя, но видимо тебе нужен класс Log
и он умеет выводить логи типо Log.d("TAG", "STRING); и пихай туда (это на уровне debug), можно так же вывести Log.e (это на уровне error), и т.д.

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Category Archives: Let Us Go On!
God has had me in the Book of Hebrews for some time as He has been teaching me what it means to walk by faith. This fantastic book is rich with hundreds of contrasts between mere religion and a faith walk in the kingdom of God and in His Christ. I believe that the following verses from chapter eleven about says it all.
It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going. And even when he reached the land God promised him, he lived there by faith –for he was like a foreigner, living in a tent. And so did Isaac and Jacob, to whom God gave the same promise. Abraham did this because he was confidently looking forward to a city with eternal foundations, a city designed and built by God.
Last night my wife and I spent two hours talking with our neighbors, a couple who are born again and attend Sunday church. They are good people who live godly lives and have done much to reach out to others. We spoke about our struggles to find real fellowship in this town. We agreed that Sunday "services," as they are called, are not a place for real fellowship, evangelization maybe, but not true fellowship. We observed that real fellowship with the family of God is found in a family setting with people who are members one of another coming together because of their common love for Jesus and a lecture hall setting (church service) keeps that from happening. I think you will agree that a family gathering with one person dominating all that goes on is a real drag. It takes interaction with love for one another flowing freely to make a family work.
I awoke this morning while it was still dark outside with the above passages from the Book of Hebrews going over and over in my mind. As they did, my life-long struggle became clearer. I have been seeking "a city with eternal foundations, a city designed and built by God" and sad to say, I have rarely found others who have the same intense desire. Lots of Christians are content to meet in an industrialized setting where everything is done according to the expected norm called "the order of service," but few have this longing deep within them as did those mentioned above in Hebrews chapter eleven.
In the movie, The Matrix, there is a scene where Morpheus is talking with Neo about a "splinter in his mind." My life long search has been like that for me, but my "splinter" has been calling me to what is right. It has been easy to get sidetracked by all that is contrary to that search, but it is not enough to know what is wrong with this world. We must look beyond all that to what is right! What is wrong is summed up in the following discourse between Morpheus and Neo.
Those who walk by faith have the same heart that Abraham had and are "confidently looking forward to a city with eternal foundations, a city designed and built by God." Jesus said, "Abraham saw my day and rejoiced." Only those who do not walk by faith can settle for the distractions of this world system as Lot did in Sodom. Those whom He has called might spend a season in man-made institutions or try to fill the void inside with the things of this world, but there is that "splinter in their minds" and hearts that there's not only something wrong, but that there is still something more.
So, my dear brothers and sisters, like the writer of Hebrews said, "So let us stop going over the basics of Christianity again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding." Let us obey the upward call of Jesus Christ who said to John, "Come up here and I will show you things…" He has given us the Holy Spirit to teach us all that we need to know about His kingdom and a discerning of spirits to let us know when we are being lied to.
May God bless you as you settle for nothing less than the fullness of Jesus Christ in your life.


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Q: Using Excel Match function in Word VBA I had a Word VBA macro that worked perfectly to populate data from an Excel workbook (which is acting as the 'database'). It called the excel Index and Match functions.  However, as of today, I repeatedly get an error telling me that the Match and Index functions could not be found.  What happened?  Code is below.
On Error Resume Next
Set xlapp = GetObject(, "Excel.Application")

If Err Then
    bStart = True
    Set xlapp = CreateObject("Excel.Application")
End If

On Error GoTo 0

Set xldocbook = xlapp.Workbooks.Open("D:/Dr list.xlsx")
Set xldocsheet = xldocbook.Worksheets(1)

'Set the current selection
With xlapp.WorksheetFunction

    IUH = .Index(xldocsheet.Range("I:I"), .Match(DrName, xldocsheet.Range("E:E"), 0))

    If IUH = "N" Then
        Address = .Index(xldocsheet.Range("K:K"), .Match(DrName, xldocsheet.Range("E:E"), 0))
        CityStateZip = .Index(xldocsheet.Range("L:L"), .Match(DrName, xldocsheet.Range("E:E"), 0))
    Else
        Address = ""
        CityStateZip = ""
    End If

    Phone = .Index(xldocsheet.Range("F:F"), .Match(DrName, xldocsheet.Range("E:E"), 0))

    Fax = .Index(xldocsheet.Range("G:G"), .Match(DrName, xldocsheet.Range("E:E"), 0))

    FullAddress = Address + " " + CityStateZip

    Debug.Print "Full Address is" + FullAddress

End With

xldocbook.Close

If bStart = True Then
    xlapp.Quit
End If

A: replacing Worksheetfunction with application might be useful


In the past 15 years the use of extracorporeal shock waves for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders such as chronic therapy-recalcitrant tendinopathies has become a significant subject of research worldwide. While shock waves were initially categorized according to the way in which they are generated (electromagnetic, electrohydraulic, piezoelectric) or according to energy flow density (high-energy, low-energy), a distinction is also made today between focused, radial and planar applications.
Radial shock wave therapy utilizes a ballistic technique. A projectile accelerated by compressed air and propelled at high kinetic energy hits an applicator placed on the skin. By using a coupling medium such as ultrasound gel, this impulse is delivered to the tissue in the form of a shock wave. From this point the shock wave continues to spread inside the body in the form of a spherical "radial" wave.
In this generating principle, the applicator surface constitutes the geometric point with the highest pressure and the highest energy density. As opposed to other equipment, radial shock waves do not form an acoustic focus. Gerdesmeyer et al. (2004) pointed out that pressure and energy density of the radial shock wave steadily decrease after leaving the applicator. Based on theoretical considerations, classic indications such as pseudarthrosis or tendinitis calcarea, which are located in the deeper tissue layers, appeared less appropriate for the treatment. However, radial shock wave treatment is to be considered as perfectly suitable for the treatment of indications near the surface.
The suitability of radial shock wave therapy (rESWT) for the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis was first demonstrated in 2004 in an FDA multicenter study by Gerdesmeyer and Weil in 242 patients. 3 months after three sessions of repetitive low-energy application of 2,000 impulses without local anesthesia (Swiss DolorClast®, EMS, Nyon/Switzerland) it showed a > 50% pain reduction in 57% of the verum group versus 40% of the placebo group. Pain perception as measured on the numeric analog scale (NRS) dropped from 7 to 4 points in the verum group, from 7 to 6 in the placebo group. The use of the Swiss DolorClast® (Fig. 1) was well-tolerated by patients even without local anesthesia. The pneumatically generated shock waves were applied to the painful area. An accompanying xray or ultrasound exam was not necessary. The applicator was positioned based on patient feedback in terms of pain perception and pain localization.
In 2006 Cacchio et al. reported on a randomized-controlled study conducted on 90 patients suffering from chronic therapy-recalcitrant tendinosis calcarea of the supraspinatus tendon. 6 months following four sessions of repetitive rESWT of 2,500 low-energy impulses without local anesthesia (verum group) (Physio SWT, Elettronica Pagani Srl), the authors observed a reduction in pain on the NRS from 8 points to 1 point. After four repetitive applications of 25 lowenergy impulses without local anaesthesia (control group), the score dropped from 8 to 6 points. 86% of the verum group saw a complete disintegration of the calcified deposit compared to 9% of the control group. Accordingly, 44/45 patients of the verum group obtained a score of excellent or good on the UCLA Shoulder Rating Scale compared to 0/45 patients of the control group. These results confirm the findings of an uncontrolled prospective study by Magosch et al. (2003) with three sessions of low-energy rESWT (Swiss DolorClast®, EMS) administered to 35 patients. After three sessions of low-energy rESWT the validated Constant Score rose from 69 to 81 points within 12 weeks. While the point value remained stable in subsequent studies, there were clear radiologic differences. The ratio of patients with complete disintegration of the treated calcified deposit rose from 18% after 4 weeks to 75% after 12 months.
Recently, a three-tailed, randomized, controlled study has been completed involving 75 patients with chronic recalcitrant Achilles tendinopathies assigned to different therapy methods. 4 months following inclusion in the study, the validated VISA-A-Score rose in all groups: from 51 to 76 points in Group 1 (eccentric loading exercises), from 50 to 70 points in Group 2 (repetitive low-energy rESWT (Swiss DolorClast®, EMS), and from 48 to 55 points in Group 3 (Wait-and-See). The indication of pain on the NRS went down in all groups, from 7 to 3 points in Group 1, from 7 to 4 points in Group 2, and from 8 to 6 points in Group 3. 60% of the patients in Group 1, 53% of the patients in Group 2, and 24% of the patients in Group 3 were "completey resolved" or "significantly improved" on the Likert scale. Eccentric loading exercises and radial shock wave therapy did not differ in terms of any of the criteria; both were significantly superior to "Wait-and-See". Whether a combination of eccentric extension and rESWT would deliver even better results is to be examined in a further study. Based on the data obtained from the above studies and without precluding any comparative study, rESWT can deliver results that are similar to those of focused shock wave therapy for the treatment of tendinopathies. In addition, due to the lower price of radial shock wave units, the cost of treatment has dropped significantly – by a factor of 5 in Germany today. The incidence of side effects was equally negligible in both methods. Of critical importance, however, are factors such as the selection of chronic therapy-recalcitrant patients and a repetitive application of 2,000 low-energy impulses at weekly intervals through so-called clinical focusing, the absence of local anesthesia as well as a the need to observe a minimum period of 12 weeks before the appearance of maximum impact.
In summary, radial shock wave therapy is a multi-validated effective treatment option for chronic tendinopathies of the foot, shoulder and elbow. Due to the non-existence of side effects and circumventing the need for immobilization and restricted weight bearing radial shock wave therapy can be recommended to patients as an alternative to surgery.


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News Author:	@GhanaGist - March 19, 2013
Budding actor, Harold Amenyah gets his break on XoXo
Harold Amenyah
Budding Ghanaian actor, Harold Amenyah may have finally found his lucky break on season one of the TV comedy-drama series, XoXo which aired on Viasat 1; and now showing on Homebase TV on Sundays at 8pm.The series revolves around his character –Josh – a national service person who is torn between three ladies; one a wife material who he ignores to please Golda, a materialistic lover he found. Just when he thinks he had found love in Golda, then comes Isabella.
His relationship with the three ladies creates exciting situations together with the other characters on the series. "XOXO is my biggest role so far but very comfortable since I can relate to the Josh character," said Harold, who is also a graduate of the University of Ghana with a bachelor's degree in Economics with Mathematics. With season two of XoXo on the cards, he hopes to evolve with his character on the show and also land more challenging roles in other productions that would hone his acting skills.
Acting started for him when he expressed the interest to act to an actress friend, who had at the time featured in the Sparrow Productions' movie, 'Scorned'. His friend later hinted him about an audition at Sparrow Productions for their next movie. He recounts, "I auditioned and was first given the opportunity to play a very minor role in 'A Sting in a Tale' back in 2009."
Harold then went on to play the character of Tee, a friend to Alvin (Majid Michel) in '4play reloaded' in 2010. In 2011, he acted in Double D's 'All My Tears' where he played the role of a doctor who had inherited his father's hospital alongside actors like John Dumelo, Beverly Afaglo and Prince David. Before XOXO he had already featured in other TV series such as 'Peep' and 'Living with Tricia'.
After a good running, Harold took a break from acting to focus on the demands of his studies until he completed his degree course. He is currently working as an accounts intern with an Oil/gas company in Accra, hoping to move into full time acting soon.
It seems Ghana will be seeing a lot more of Harold, who hinted, "I have received a couple of scripts since XOXO which I'll be working on soon; among which is Season 2 of 'My home' another miniseries on Viasat1. I hope to venture into TV/event hosting soon."
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Almost Heaven? What Fallout 76 Needs to do to Improve
After spending some time in Appalachia, we've got a few ideas about how Bethesda can improve life outside of the Vault.
It's no secret that Fallout 76 has had the rockiest of starts to life, as it has received heat from all corners of the industry for everything from nylon bags to technical performance, but here at Gamereactor some of us do actually enjoy the game. As it stands though, there are a lot of valid complaints to be raised, with a lot of people also disliking the format of the online experience too, a change which means there are no NPCs in the world to provide the stellar quests that Bethesda is known for. Having spent a lot of time in Appalachia recently, we're here to speculate on what needs to be done, and what can be done, to breathe life into the foundations Fallout 76 is built on as the project moves forward, for the community that has already gathered in the wasteland as well as those wondering if it's worth diving in.
Fix it up: The first is the most blindingly obvious, but technical performance needs to be dramatically improved. Those on console who love the game do so in spite of its flaws, as pretty much any combat encounter drops the frame-rate significantly. FPS isn't the only bugbear though, as the game crashes, stutters, and plays host to a ton of bugs, some of which are funny and harmless, and some of which prove very frustrating when you lose progress. We know patches are continually coming (like the recent 40GB one; something that again attracted criticism), and they can't come soon enough for players who want a stable experience.
Expand the content on offer: Unlike a lot of people, we wouldn't actually say that Fallout 76 lacks content as it stands. Rather the contrary in fact, as the huge world has a lot of story to dive into and there's plenty of gear to collect, but more is better, and there's plenty of space to expand here... quite literally. This week we got a patch to increase the stash limit size from 400 to 600 pounds, among other things, and we'll get another on December 11 to introduce features like a bulldozer to remove all little trees, rocks, and other obstacles from your CAMP location, so the process has already started. We just hope we get even more of these to build on player feedback, as the stash expansion was a direct result of the players asking for it.
CAMPs right now could have a lot more content.
Increase team size: This might sound a little demanding since four people is plenty in a team, but the Wasteland is a big place. It's not an MMO where you need huge herds of survivors, but the more the merrier and it'd be great to see bigger teams combine to take on the world. Bethesda themselves have made clear that this can be a very social game, and what's more social than a big group of wanderers sharing their knowledge on how to survive? What's more is that the servers can already hold way more than four people, so it's just a case of getting them all on your side at once, sharing the same facilities, XP, and more.
Expansions!: The traditional Fallout approach to expansions has been to take us to new and exciting worlds, from The Pitt in Fallout 3 to Nuka World in Fallout 4, and this kind of format would work excellently with 76. All you'd need is one gateway - perhaps a boat on the river or a tunnel added to the map - and we could take our crew to new, smaller hub worlds for an expanded range of quests. It would diversify the content dramatically, and give more visual flavour (depending on where we'd go) that we remember so well from the expansions in previous games. Elder Scrolls Online did a similar thing with expansions like Morrowind, whisking us off to new or familiar places for a whole load of extra content, and the same formula could be applied here.
An expansion like Dead Money would work well with Fallout 76.
Keep the Atomic Shop going: Microtransactions are a murky business, but if we put them aside for the moment and look at what games offer for in-game currency, Fallout 76's Atomic shop is limited. Part of the reason why people love Destiny and Fortnite is the emotes and extras they can invest in, and with everything from CAMP items to photo frames, emotes, and poses in 76 as well, the Atomic shop is something that needs to keep growing. What's more is that it isn't too hard to earn Atoms in the game either, so you don't really feel the push to spend real money unless you want everything really quickly, and right now the store is being expanded with festive seasonal items too; another great way to keep people interested.
Sprinkle in some fun extras - What with the photo mode, emotes, and all of the fun little locations you can discover in Appalachia, Fallout 76 has embraced its silly side a little, but it could go further with some fun mini-games. What could be more social than sitting down for a round of poker with a buddy, throwing some darts in your home, or perhaps shooting some hoops. Some quests like those in Camden Park already have these elements, but making them widely available would complement the existing offerings like musical instruments that have people come together to have some more casual fun.
Imagine what else you could do, aside from playing the banjo,
Give a reason for PvP - PvP is a bit of a catch 22. On the one hand you don't want high level players griefing the newbies, hence why its reduced damage until someone fires back and you get a bounty for killing innocent people, but there also needs to be a reason for PvP, otherwise it just won't happen. Destiny uses the Crucible for its PvP offering, and perhaps an arena kind of situation or a competitive lobby would benefit those who want to use their best weapons against real people rather than scorched and super mutants. As it stands though, nobody feels the need to fight each other, because there's really no need.
Tweak the formula: This might sound like a baffling one - how could we like the game so much if we're saying Bethesda should change the entire format? Well, not the entire format, but what we do suggest is that perhaps a few NPCs could be scattered around, and different means could be used to tell the story. As many have noted, reading documents isn't always the most engaging way to immerse yourself in a narrative, and it's hard to listen to holotapes if you're in a group with others or there's a firefight. Sometimes 76's methods don't engage or deliver story in an impactful way, and while there are still highlights like Alpine River cabin, exploring new methods wouldn't be a bad thing at all, be it via NPCs or otherwise.
NPCs might be an idea for Fallout 76's future.
Those were a few of our ideas for ways to improve Fallout 76 going ahead into 2019, but if you have some of your own be sure to leave a comment down below.


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package eu.ydp.empiria.player.client.controller.variables;

import com.google.inject.Inject;
import com.google.inject.assistedinject.Assisted;
import eu.ydp.empiria.player.client.controller.variables.processor.results.model.VariableName;
import eu.ydp.gwtutil.client.NumberUtils;

public class VariableResult {

    private static final String DEFAULT_VALUE_FOR_INT = "0";

    private int todo;

    private int done;

    @Inject
    public VariableResult(@Assisted VariableProviderSocket variableProvider) {
        VariableUtil util = new VariableUtil(variableProvider);
        int done = NumberUtils.tryParseInt(util.getVariableValue(VariableName.DONE.toString(), DEFAULT_VALUE_FOR_INT));
        int todo = NumberUtils.tryParseInt(util.getVariableValue(VariableName.TODO.toString(), DEFAULT_VALUE_FOR_INT));

        initialize(done, todo);
    }

    public VariableResult(int done, int todo) {
        initialize(done, todo);
    }

    protected void initialize(int done, int todo) {
        this.todo = todo;
        this.done = done;
    }

    public int getResult() {
        int result = 0;
        if (todo != 0) {
            result = done * 100 / todo;
        }
        return result;
    }

}

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Fun Spring Things to Do in Anne Arundel County – Part 2
Watermen Heritage Tours
Published by admin on April 22, 2022
Crofton Seafood
Edgewater Seafood
Part 2 will cover more Fun Spring Things to Do in Anne Arundel County.
Did you know that Annapolis was the capital of the fledgling United States from 1783 to 1784? Well, this city played a great role in America's founding. Visit the Maryland State House, the oldest state house in continuous legislative use.
Other National Historic Landmarks include the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, Brice House, Chase-Lloyd House, Hammond-Harwood House, Maryland Statehouse, and the Paca House and Garden.
See the Banneker-Douglass Museum, Maryland's official museum of African American heritage. Take a tour of the Annapolis Maritime Museum, which highlights the Chesapeake Bay region's rich maritime heritage and ecology.
Located in Annapolis and founded in 1845, the Naval Academy educates and trains the future officers of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. A day tour of the campus will provide a fascinating glimpse into the everyday lives of midshipmen. Make sure also to stop by the Naval Academy Museum, which features exhibits illustrating Naval Academy and U.S. Navy history.
Trails and Beaches
Ready for discovery by hiking, biking, or boating in springtime, Anne Arundel County offers several scenic trails and thousands of miles of shoreline. Located on the northwestern shore of Chesapeake Bay, Sandy Point State Park is a peaceful place for hiking and bird watching. Its Symbi Trail provides views of the pine forest in Corcoran Woods and leads to marshes filled with wildlife.
Make sure to get great seafood at The Crab Shack before or after every fun spring thing to do!
Lovers of fat, juicy crab and amazing seafood don't have to drive to Baltimore, Ocean City, Hooper's Island, or Annapolis anymore. Stay close to home and enjoy wonderful deliciousness all year around at the two locations below!


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G20 finance ministers and central bank governors pose for the media during family photo in Istanbul, Feb 10, 2015. [Photo/Agencies]
ISTANBUL - G20 finance ministers and chiefs of central banks vowed to deepen their cooperation in fighting terrorism, Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan said on Tuesday.
In the final communiqué released after Tuesday's meeting, G20 countries urged to speed up their compliance with the relevant international standards, in particular those concerning the exchange of information and the freezing of terrorist states.
"There is a strong will among G20 countries to freeze the assets of terrorist organizations and fight against terror," Babacan said.
To cut off the financial resources of terror organizations, the Financial Action Task Force (FAT) has been established to determine the procedures and outlines on how to fight against terrorism, according to Babacan.
The Turkish deputy prime minister and US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew asserted a strong joint commitment to combat financial networks supporting the Islamic State group at a G20 summit in Istanbul.
Babacan also offered condolences to Japan for the murder of the Japanese hostages by the IS, and strongly condemned the recent terrorist attacks against the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris.
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If you know someone who likes to drink bottled beer, craft beers, root beers, or sodas, then this gift is for them!
Give someone six 12-ounce bottles of their favorite beverage in a Wooden Beer & Soda Caddy.
The wood has a rustic, handcrafted look, and it's the perfect accessory for transporting drinks to picnics, BBQs and parties.
It also comes with a handy bottle opener attached to the side!
It's so cute you won't even need to wrap the gift. Simply attach a bow on top and you have a thoughtful gift ready to go. Easy peasy!
For a thoughtful twist, give a personalized or monogrammed Wooden Beer & Soda Caddy with someone's name or initials.You could also add a date, a custom logo, or a custom message.
They make really cool groomsmen gifts, but they can also be given as presents for Father's Day, birthdays, graduations, housewarmings, and other occasions.
When you want someone to get your message loud and clear, bigger is better.
Giant Greeting Cards supersize any celebration!
Pick from big birthday cards, huge holiday cards, giant graduation cards, monstrous Mother's Day cards, and more!
Giant Greeting Cards are often 2 feet by 3 feet in size, although they do come in other sizes such as 8.5 inches by 11 inches.
I came across a genius idea in my Facebook feed that I had to share it with our readers!
Have you heard about the "Truth Bomb Mom?" Her videos always inspire me and make me laugh, but the video below has to be in my top 3!
Truth Bomb Mom (aka Kristina Kuzmic) shares her secret to a happy marriage and the best, most creative way to reconnect with her spouse–lots of FIRST DATES.
What exactly does she mean by "first dates?" It means going on date nights as if they just met and were going on their actual first date.
He is pretending they just met to recreate that newness and anticipation of a first date.
Is your Valentine a dog lover? Do they love to snuggle under a blanket? Do I have a "yes" to both questions?
Great! I have a gift that's all smiles–a Dogs Selfie Fleece Throw Blanket.
You can even get a Cats Selfie throw blanket for the cat lovers you know.
They have Horses Selfie and Ocean Animals Dolphin Shark Turtle Whale Selfie throw blankets too.
That should just about cover (no pun intended) everybody's favorite animal.
Everyone is into selfies–why not animals?!
Every time I look at these dogs smiling at me, I just can't help but smile back!
I love how throw pillows can make a creative statement on a sofa, chair or bed.
They're almost like "pillow art" because they come in so many unique designs, colors and textures!
But did you know it's easy to create your own custom, personalized throw pillows for yourself or as a gift?
There are so many websites that allow you to select the image, text, font, color, fabric, etc. so you can really make them one-of-a-kind.
Do you have favorite photos? Favorite sayings, quotes or scriptures? A special date? A unique message?
When you put it on a custom throw pillow, you can see it every day!
When we think of Valentine's Day, we immediately think of romantic relationships. A close second are Valentine gifts for kids!
Cute plush stuffed animals are loved by everyone especially if they are interactive and musical.
I needed some birthday cards and stopped at a Hallmark store. As I walked in, I instantly was greeted by the Little Lionheart and Sweet Swingin' Elephant musical stuffed animals.
My heart melted. What a wonderful way to celebrate Valentine's Day with a loveable plush toy animal that sings and dances.
It was so much easier to pick out Christmas gifts when they were small, but as adults it's difficult to surprise them.
My friend shared her "stroke of genius" idea and came up with a Couple's Photo Shoot for her grown adult children's Christmas gift.
We have lots of pictures of our children but not professional grown-up photos of our kids and their spouses other than the wedding photos taken years before.
Even her adult granddaughter and boyfriend will receive a photo session. They will be so surprised!
Moto Photo packages for couples are reasonably priced starting at $55 for a one pose package.
The package consists of an 8×10, two 5×7 and 8 wallets. Gift certificates are also available to give any dollar amount you would like.
JCPenney Portraits and Portrait Innovations are also offering holiday specials.
Really good ice cream in fun flavors. That's what I want. Any time of year.
One of my favorite flavors is goat cheese ice cream. Hey. Don't knock it until you try it. Trust me.
One time a friend bought me a pint of Jeni's Goat Cheese with Red Cherries. Absolute heaven!
Have you heard of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams? It's an artisan ice cream company, which means real people use real (vs. synthetic) ingredients to make the highest quality ice cream.
The company is known for always coming out with fun, inventive flavors!
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Excessively large or heavy breasts often cause pain in the neck, shoulders, and back. Rashes are also frequently a problem underneath the breasts. A breast reduction removes some of the breast tissue and lifts the breast into a more aesthetically pleasing position.


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Pearl Initiative and EY Reaffirm Commitment to Building Regional Resilience through Corporate Governance
Yasmine Omari and Joe Murphy during the collaboration signing between EY and Pearl Initiative
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The Pearl Initiative, a leading non-profit business-led organisation promoting a corporate culture of accountability and transparency in the Gulf Region, announces its collaboration with EY to drive an agenda for higher standards of corporate governance in the Private Sector.
Through this strategic collaboration, the two organisations seek to work closely to capitalise on one another's distinct strengths in the field of corporate governance, to foster a more vibrant culture of transparency and accountability among Gulf businesses. The agreement also seeks to support private businesses in building trust across regional and international markets, which will lay ground for new investments, and help them create value for themselves as well as their stakeholders.
While businesses in the Gulf Region have done much to align their corporate governance structures with current operational and legal requirements and practices, there is always room for improvement. The key goal is to ensure that organisations are striving to build trust and confidence in employees, investors and all other stakeholders, while also focusing on value creation and economic growth.
EY will contribute with their leading know-how in successfully raising their clients' corporate governance policies and practices, to the support the future efforts of the Pearl Initiative.
With a regional presence since 1923, EY has been on the leading edge of rapid globalisation, new business technologies and continuous business change to offer its clients, which include multinationals, government organisations and large private-owned businesses, highly specialised advisory and value-added services.
Yasmine Omari, Executive Director at the Pearl Initiative, said: "Good corporate governance isn't just important; it's essential. It is key to the integrity of corporations, financial institutions and markets, and central to the health and stability of economies and ultimately the welfare of society at large."
She added: "Our association with EY goes back to 2012, and we are proud to have them as part of our network once again. As a member of the Pearl Initiative network, EY will play a key role in displaying how ethics, transparency, initiative, commitment and quality are essential to the way they are doing business and are responsible for their continued success. Through this collaboration, we aim to offer Gulf businesses more compelling examples and innovative ways to pursue stronger corporate governance policies."
Joe Murphy, UAE Managing Partner, EY, said: "We are very excited to be collaborating once again with the Pearl Initiative. The aims of the Pearl Initiative are closely aligned with the values that we have as an organisation. The opportunity to be part of a collaboration to promote best practice in corporate governance and transparency is one that we welcome and will allow us to deliver on our responsibility to the wider society in which we reside."
Founded in 2010, the Pearl Initiative develops programmes and publishes regional research reports and case studies, with aims to influence the regional businesses and student communities towards implementing higher standards of corporate governance within the Gulf Region.
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Discussing type as a design material as well as a means of communication, Dair argued that if type is understood in terms of design, the user of type will be better able to work with it to achieve maximum clarity and aesthetic pleasure. He guides the reader through a study of typography that starts with the examination of an individual letter and proceeds with words, lines, and masses of text. Dair details the main design elements of type - size, weight, structure, form, colour, direction, and texture - and illustrates the applications of typography in books, advertising, magazines, and other printed forms. The various schools of typography are discussed and the book includes over 150 examples of imaginative typography from around the world.
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sign-ups for our 2008 Volunteer Vacations.
popular. Photo by Arlo Smith.
We do this every February, yet each year we are newly surprised.
concert tickets as a teenager.
And for what, you ask? Just what are these Volunteer Vacations?
the dirt, build bridges, and saw logs!
wilderness magic these trips offer.
premiere backcountry locations throughout Washington state.
filled up in just 23 minutes.
Eight of our Volunteer Vacations are now completely full.
plenty of room, and those are fabulous months to be in the backcountry.
they can earn community service hours now required by many high schools.


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Indian government favours industry over environment
NEW DELHI // The Indian government is clamping down on environmental groups while easing regulations to spur industrial growth, say green activists and climate change groups.
The government has ordered greater scrutiny of the bank accounts of four American environmental NGOs since December, but has not given a reason.
Avaaz, Bank Information Centre, the Sierra Club and 350.org now need home ministry clearance for every transfer of funds from overseas.
Similar scrutiny was placed on Greenpeace in June, soon after prime minister Narendra Modi took office. Responding to a legal challenge by Greenpeace, the home ministry told the Delhi high court in October that group was working against "national interest" by opposing government policies that it felt could damage the environment.
Greenpeace defended itself in a letter to the home minister, Rajnath Singh, from Kumi Naidoo, executive director of Greenpeace International.
"Greenpeace India's work is strongly rooted in India's legislative framework," Mr Naidoo wrote, "and involves ensuring that existing laws to protect India's environment ... are upheld and strengthened."
A government committee set up in August to bring environmental laws "in line with current requirements to meet objectives", has recommended replacing environmental impact assessments (EIAs) with a system of "utmost good faith".
This means a company can get state clearance for a new project on the basis of a declaration of its environmental impact, instead of the government conducting its own study, and will be penalised if it is later found to be in breach.
"The government isn't being shy about it," said Ravi Chellam, a Bengaluru-based conservation scientist. "The pace and certainty with which it is acting shows that it clearly believes that environmental concerns are slowing the pace of economic growth."
Environment experts like Mr Chellam are also worried about other tweaks to existing laws over the past six months.
On Monday, the government bypassed parliament to issue an ordinance that will make it easier for industries to acquire land for defence and infrastructure projects. The order, which will have to be ratified by parliament when it reconvenes, eliminates the need for social impact assessments — the norm for public-private partnership projects, giving activists less time to lodge protests.
The environment ministry has lifted a moratorium on new industrial activity in areas considered to be "critically polluted" and has allowed industrial projects to come up within five kilometres of protected forest areas, halving the earlier limit.
The government is also seeking to suspend a rule under the 2006 Forest Rights Act that requires "prior informed consent" from tribal village councils before any forested land in their territories is cleared.
Mr Modi's government has pushed through such directives in haste because it is under pressure to spur economic growth and investment, said Parth Shah, an economist and founder of the Centre for Civil Society, a non-profit think tank.
Mr Modi based his election campaign last year on a promise to boost the economy.
"I personally thought Modi would bring some new thinking to the old dichotomies of growth versus environment, urban versus rural, and so on," Mr Parth said. "Unfortunately his government has followed the same trade-offs, like sacrificing environment to benefit growth."
The National Green Tribunal, the government agency responsible for providing "speedy environmental justice" did not respond to requests for comment.
Activists say India's environmental regulations have always been lax. Under the previous Congress-led government, fewer than 3 per cent of NEW project PROPOSALS were rejected because of environmental concerns, according to Sunita Narain, the director of the Centre for Science and Environment, a New Delhi-based advocacy group.
"The last government killed the environmental clearance system by making it so convoluted that it stopped functioning," Ms Narain wrote in an article published in September. "It was not interested in reform or strengthening the capacity of its regulatory agencies."
Mr Modi's government, she said, "is doing what the [previous government] did, but without any pretence".
The environmental clearance process is also riddled with corruption.
The government committee's suggestion that industries undertake self-certification, for example, is intended to cut down on companies bribing government inspectors for clearances.
However, previous experiments with self-certification and self-monitoring have failed.
Early last year, the Central Pollution Control Board ordered companies in 17 industrial sectors to install their own sensors to record emissions from smokestacks, air quality around their manufacturing units, and effluent standards at water discharge outlets, and to submit this data to the board.
But an investigation by the Economic Times newspaper, published on December 1, found that "tampering with the instruments is rampant".
"Given our existing capacity challenges and our track record, self-certification is very unlikely to work in the Indian context," Mr Chellam said.
Penalties for violations might hurt offenders, but they would do little to reverse the damage done, he added.
"It is very difficult and expensive to restore the environment and ecology once degraded and destroyed," he said. "Extinction is forever."
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HÀ NỘI — Statistics from countries whose senior citizens continue working show no increase in unemployment rate of young workers, an official of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Việt Nam said.
Information from the 2017 Global Symposium on Ageing was shared among population and old people experts at a conference held in Hà Nội yesterday.
The symposium, hosted by UNFPA in October in Korea, reviewed and appraised progress 15 years after the adoption of the 2002 Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA).
"Reports presented at the symposium have shown a global trend in population ageing, even in countries considered to have a young population," Dr Nguyễn Ngọc Quỳnh, a UNFPA social protection analyst, said at the conference.
It requires extensive efforts from countries to adapt to the trend, even though they are in different stages of the ageing process, according to the expert.
This includes a comprehensive labour policy reform geared towards "active ageing," which is the process of optimising opportunities for health, participation and security to enhance the quality of life as people age, according to the World Health Organisation.
It should include pension system reforms and elimination of labour market barriers and labour incentive policies for old citizens.
"Reports from different countries show that an ageing population does not create a labour shortage, since a large number of senior citizens want – and still have the ability – to continue working," Quỳnh said.
There are some 10 million senior citizens in Việt Nam, accounting for 11 per cent of the total population. Việt Nam is among the 10 countries with the fastest speed of ageing in the world, according to the Ministry of Health.
"By classifying 'senior citizens' as 60 years old and above, Việt Nam will waste a large number of labour force that can still contribute to the development of the country," Quỳnh added.
"There is a shortage of statistics to demonstrate how different countries protect the rights of older people," Dr Nguyễn Văn Tiên, former vice chairman of the National Assembly's Committee on Social Affairs, said.
He noted that out of the 133 countries that a group of international experts from the United Nations and NGOs studied since 2011, only 22 countries – or 17 per cent – had conducted surveys on the rights of older people.
The 2002 MIPAA, adopted at the Second World Assembly on Ageing in April 2002, does not have enough legal power to protect those rights.
The studies also found out that senior citizens are subject to various types of discrimination, including domestic violence, sexual violence and abandonment.
Trần Bích Thủy, director of HelpAge International in Việt Nam, proposed the formation of a consultant group on population ageing in Việt Nam, which is aimed at facilitating the country's efforts to adapt to such a trend in 2018-21.


Planning and maintaining a garden requires a lot of effort, which can result in an aesthetically pleasing addition to the landscape. But that hard work can also fall victim to nature when local wildlife find a garden too mouth-watering to resist.
Bats have a bad reputation, as people unnecessarily fear bats because they believe them to be carriers of disease. But many bats feed off of insects or fruits and will not harm a human. The average brown bat can eat 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour, so it's easy to see why bats are good to have around. Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance but also harbor potentially dangerous diseases. Bats also may eat certain rodents, which can cut down on the number of animals burrowing in a yard.
Frogs and toads will prey on insects and make the local insect population more manageable. Toads eat mainly slugs, who feed on the leaves and fruits of many plants. Frogs and toads are attracted to water, so including a pond or another water feature in the garden will provide them with a habitat they like.
While it is true that some birds can damage crops, many birds are content to feed on insects attracted to the garden, which helps to keep insect numbers in check. Chickadees, for example, will dine on aphid eggs, while larger birds may prey on mice or other rodents or simply scare them out of the garden. Jays and mockingbirds are known to be feisty and can even deter dogs and cats from a yard. Hummingbirds will sip on the nectar of flowers and help pollinate plants.
Snakes in a garden can be disconcerting to some people, but snakes are ideal predators who feed on insects and rodents several times their size. Snakes are the right size and shape to invade the burrows of pest animals.
Butterflies and bees are responsible for pollinating the vast majority of plants. Avoid using pesticides that may diminish butterfly or bee populations. A beehive right next to a garden may not be practical, but don't make attempts to destroy it. Consult with a professional beekeeper to see what can be done to move the beehive without destroying it.


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NewSouth Congratulates Jane McAdam for prestigious international human rights prize
Professor Jane McAdam has been awarded the prestigious Calouse Gulbenkian Prize for Human Rights for her outstanding work in international refugee law. Currently the Director of the Andrew & Renata Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law at UNSW, her book with Fiona Chong 'Refugees: Why seeking asylum is legal and Australia's policies are not' is published by NewSouth.
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NewSouth's July to December 2017 catalogue is out now. Check out the exciting titles coming up in the next six months.
NewSouth Congratulates Nick Earls for the NSW Premier's Literary Awards
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Ashley Crowther
Photographer & Photojournalist
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Khumbu Ramba
Nationality: Australian
Biography: My interest in the world started early. I am the son of intrepid travellers, Geoff and Hyungpun Crowther. From writing the infamous BIT Guides that helped hippies travel overland from Europe to Asia and being founding writers at Lonely Planet for... read on
Focus: Photographer, Photojournalist, Writer, Travel, Environment, Documentary, Photography
1 of 18 © 2020 Ashley Crowther
The sun rises behind Mt. Everest.
Nepali porters carrying a load for Indian tourists take a break on an old glacial moraine at around 5000m above sea level.
A mother and son inside their kitchen in the village of Thore.
The village of Karikhola in the foothills of the Nepali Himalaya.
A woman carries firewood from a storage home to use for cooking. The majority of the fuel used in the Khumbu is sourced from local forested regions.
Trees under a thick mist closeby to the 3500m pass of Lamjura La.
A woman in her kitchen poses for a portrait while cooking dinner.
Mules carry empty gas canisters to a village that is close by to a road. While the use of gas is becoming increasingly common, it still remains expensive and difficult to transport. The majority of homes still use wood.
A girl in the village of Sete carries food from her home kitchen to the dining area.
10 of 18 © 2020 Ashley Crowther
Looking into the Solokhumbu Valley.
Two porters take a rest in a late April snow. Porters carry goods and also tourists luggage to villages across the Khumbu.
Buddhist prayer beads.
Children run through the streets of Junbesi in the Himalayan foothills.
Children play on a makeshift swing inside a wood storage barn.
Porters cross a suspension bridge on the way to the main town of the region, Namche Bazar. Their loads include anything from toilet paper to beer to chocolate bars - mostly for the consumption by tourists.
A tea and noodle stop for local porters and guides. These restaurants are separate from the tourist lodges where prices are extremely high and aimed only at foreigners.
Buddhist prayer flags flutter in the afternoon wind after a snowstorm hits the higher peaks.
Credits: ashley crowther
Date of Work: 04/01/18 - 05/04/18
Location: Mt Everest
Archived as: Buddhism, Climate Change, Documentary, Environment, Landscape, Photography, Photojournalism, Portraiture, Travel
The Khumbu region of Nepal has captivated travellers and adventurers alike for centuries. Much of it has to do with the hospitality of the Nepali people and the high Himalayan peaks such as Mt. Everest.
The region, however, has undergone vast change due to tourism. In 2016 alone over 37 thousand tourists passed through on treks with the number increasing year by year. The Khumbu is now the wealthiest region in all of Nepal, outpacing even the capital, Kathmandu.
With the explosion of tourism blowing up over the years, the Khumbu has earnt a reputation of becoming too "commercialised." Some say it has lost the original charm that mesmerised visitors in decades past.
With all that is said, the Khumbu, with a little bit of digging under the bakeries, Irish pubs, and WiFi, one is still able to find a region rich in culture, beauty, adventure and unrivalled hospitality.
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The Bashkir arbitration has exacted from AFK "Sistema" 136,3 billion rubles in favor of Bashneft in the claim of Rosneft and Bashneft on 170,6 billion rubles. RIA Novosti reports about it. "The arbitration court has solved claim requirements to satisfy partially, to collect solidary from PJSC AFK Sistema and JSC Sistema-Invest in favor of PJSC ANC Bashneft the sum of losses of 136 billion 273 million 554 thousand 65 rubles" — cites words of the judge Irina Nurislamova of TASS. The court also has decided to collect from AFK and Sistemy-Invest in favor of Rosneft the state duty in a size of 159,7 thousand rubles. "We are satisfied with the announced judgment from which follows that the court has completely accepted our legal position, having estimated arguments and the evidence produced by claimants. At the same time the court had no opportunity to estimate a legal position of defendants as no legal position, in fact, has been presented by defendants. As for change of the amount of damage, we expect a motivation part of the judgment, and, after her studying by our lawyers we will make the decision on further steps" — have noted in Rosneft. In turn the representative of AFK Elena Dyomina has said that "System" appeals against the judgment. Materials on teme00:01 — on November 16, 2016 Bad компанияОт Rakhimova to Ulyukaev: to whom Bashneft In May, 2017 Rosneft and Bashneft has caused troubles 106,6 billion rubles of the losses suffered, according to them, in connection with reorganization of the Bashneft company have submitted the statement of claim to AFK "Sistema" and CJSC Sistema-Invest about collecting. Later claimants have increased the size of requirements to 170,6 billion rubles. At the end of May the Republic of Bashkortostan has joined the claim as the co-plaintiff. As the official representative of Rosneft Mikhail Leontyev explained, the claim is connected with reduction of cost of assets of Bashneft as a result of a number of the reorganization made by AFK "Sistema". In June the Arbitration court of Bashkiria according to the petition of Rosneft has made the decision on arrest 31,76 percent of shares of MTS, 100 percent of shares of "Medsi" and 90,47 percent of shares of BESK belonging to AFK. The book value of these assets is 185 billion rubles. Till December, 2014 71,6 percent of shares of Bashneft belonged to AFK "Sistema". At the end of the 2014th securities have been returned by the judgment in the property of the state because of the found violations at privatization of the company in 2005-2009.


I've been playing sports since I was 7, like soccer, volleyball, tennis, athletics, and I started practicing combat sports at the age of 15. To earn some money, I used to carry out security roles in night-clubs, often ending up in bad situations. This drove me to look for a means of self-defense.
In 2008 I discovered Krav Maga and lucky for me I joined one of the most important federations in the world.
I trained and graduated in Israel and in order to be as perfect as possible I decided to become a Women's and Kids Instructor as well as Civilian. Later, by extending my skills further, I became a Military Instructor at the Foreign Legion.
Thanks to the principles of this self-defense system my life did get better in all aspects. Resolution, confidence, emotional control and awareness of a fact: to every problem there is a solution.
Krav Maga is not just a self-defense system, it's a way of life. That's why I decided to become an instructor and spread this passion.
Krav Maga can't be learnt or taught, it has to be felt.


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