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OurCrowd, Motorola Solutions, Reliance Industries, and Yissum Launch Incubator, Accelerator to Give Jerusalem Startups a Competitive Edge
OurCrowd's Incubator and Accelerator will focus on emerging startups using 'frontier technologies' including: big data, analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), fin-tech, storage, internet of things (IoT) and computer vision
Jerusalem, Israel – OurCrowd Incubator announced new partnerships with Motorola Solutions, Reliance Industries and Yissum, to operate an innovation technology incubator to support growth of early stage startups in Jerusalem. With a long track record of startup investment in Jerusalem, and as a key player in the Israeli tech ecosystem, OurCrowd is a natural fit to lead the incubator team. The incubator will focus on frontier technologies such as big data, analytics, AI, fintech, storage, IoT and computer vision.
OurCrowd, Motorola Solutions and Reliance Industries Launch Israeli Incubator, Accelerator to Give Jerusalem Startups a Competitive Edge
The incubator will be based in OurCrowd's Jerusalem headquarters, located in the JVP Media Quarter campus, founded by MK Erel Margalit. OurCrowd will lead the incubator consortium together with partners Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI), Reliance Industries (NSE: Reliance) and Yissum Technology Transfer Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
In less than five years, OurCrowd has invested over $440M into 120 companies and eight funds. After vetting more than 6,000 companies and celebrating 13 exits, OurCrowd continues to lead the global equity crowdfunding sector for accredited investors, and make it one of the most active Venture Capitalists in the vibrant Israeli startup scene.
Jon Medved, OurCrowd's CEO said, "We are proud to be strengthening the Jerusalem tech-ecosystem together with strong partners such as Motorola Solutions, Reliance Industries and Yissum. This represents a unique team with a global reach, incredible scale, and with deep technological, commercial and academic roots. We expect to invest in close to 50 companies over the next 10 years and further grow the formidable cadre of Jerusalem startups."
The incubator will be part of the world famous Israeli incubator program administered by Israel's National Innovation Authority (formerly the office of the Chief Scientist).
Eduardo Conrado, Executive Vice President, Strategy & Innovation Office, for Motorola Solutions said, "In today's technology environment, strong partnerships and strategic investments help accelerate innovation. The Jerusalem incubator is one element of our Israel innovation hub, which is focused on developing advanced solutions in artificial intelligence, cyber security and other fields. We are proud to be part of this important project and look forward to working with OurCrowd, Reliance and Yissum on the future of public safety technology."
"Reliance Industries is excited to further its long-term commitment to Israel by partnering with Israel Innovation Authority jointly with OurCrowd, Motorola and Hebrew University for the Jerusalem Incubator," said the spokesperson from Reliance Industries Limited. "We are confident of Israeli start-ups offering unique value proposition by delivering next-gen digital services. We believe the incredible technological innovation from Israel will gain immensely by addressing the huge Indian market riding on the nationwide 4G LTE digital infrastructure setup in India by Jio. This will be a significant win-win for both India and Israel."
OurCrowd is the leading global equity crowdfunding platform for accredited investors. Managed by a team of seasoned investment professionals and led by serial entrepreneur Jon Medved, OurCrowd vets and selects opportunities, invests its own capital, and brings companies to its accredited membership of global investors. OurCrowd provides post-investment support to its portfolio companies, assigns industry experts as mentors, and takes board seats. The OurCrowd community of almost 20,000 investors from over 112 countries has invested over $440M into 120 portfolio companies and funds. OurCrowd already has thirteen exits to date, two IPO's and eleven acquisitions.
Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) creates innovative, mission-critical communication solutions and services that help public safety and commercial customers build safer cities and thriving communities. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is India's largest private sector company, with a consolidated turnover of $ 50.9 billion and net profit of $ 4.6 billion for the year ended March 31, 2017. RIL's activities span hydrocarbon exploration and production, petroleum refining and marketing, petrochemicals, retail and 4G digital services.
Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd. was founded in 1964 to protect and commercialize Hebrew University's intellectual property. Products based on Hebrew University technologies that have been commercialized by Yissum currently generate $2 Billion in annual sales. Ranked among the top technology transfer companies in the world, Yissum has registered over 9,325 patents covering 2,600 inventions; has licensed out 880 technologies and has spun out 110 companies including Mobileye, BriefCam, CollPlant and Qlight Nanotech. Yissum's business partners span the globe and include companies such as Syngenta, Monsanto, Roche, Novartis, Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Intel, Teva and many more.
Mr. Robert Hoskins is a seasoned marketing veteran with a proven track record of helping entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses as well as Fortune 500 corporations launch successful marketing communications campaigns to gain market traction for a wide variety of products and services.
On a regular basis, Mr. Hoskins consults with crowdfunding campaign managers as well as crowdfunding sites, portals and platforms to deliver successful crowdfunding marketing campaigns.
Google search "Robert Hoskins Crowdfunding" to see why Mr. Hoskins runs one of the industry's foremost crowdfunding PR, social media and marketing agencies that has amassed a huge social media following and is dedicated to supporting a wide variety of donation, rewards and equity crowdfunding campaigns.
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Nigeria lags in Internet data speed as broadband investment remains low
Kelvin Egerue
June 22, 20171.1K views0 comments
Nigeria's Internet data speed at 3.9 megabits per second (mbps) remains relatively slow compared to global standard of 7.2mbps, according to an Akmai Technologies report.
The report indicates that as at end Q1 2017 average data speed in the country stood at 3.9mbps as against global standards, which most analysts attributed to the current low investment in the broadband segment of the country's telecommunications industry.
According to the latest data released by the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), the industry regulator, Internet subscriptions stood at 90.1 million in April, representing a year-on-year contraction of 1.2%.
Broadband penetration in Nigeria is equally estimated at 21%, representing a density of 49% of an estimated 185 million population.
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The development specifically indicates that Nigeria may fall behind the rest of the world in digitization and the Internet of Things.
Kenya, a sub-Saharan African country like Nigeria, is said to have the world's 14th fastest mobile Internet speed, according to the Akamai report, which collected data from more than 130 countries.
At 13.7 megabits per second, Kenya's average data connection speed in the first quarter of 2017 was almost twice as fast as the global average. Kenya also beats the United States, ranked 28th with an average speed of 10.7 mbps, and South Korea, home to the fastest average speed in fixed Internet connection.
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"As much as 88% of Kenya's population accesses the Internet through their phones, thanks to cheaper data plans and the ubiquitous use of mobile money platforms like M-Pesa," the report noted.
Stakeholders in the industry have therefore raised concerns that unless there are increased investments recorded within the broadband segment of Nigeria's telecommunications industry the segment may not be able to repeat the successes recorded in mobile telephony.
The slow pace of broadband development in Nigeria is known to be impacting negatively on growth both in service and the real sector as most businesses now drive their operations on the back of data.
Given the persistent macroeconomic challenges in Nigeria, stakeholders are already expressing doubt that Nigeria may not hit its broadband penetration target of 30% over the next 18 months.
The slow growth in broadband development is due to what stakeholders described as volatility in Nigeria's foreign exchange market over the past eight quarters as the industry depends heavily on imported infrastructure.
The operating costs for telecommunications operators have spiked and the inflow of fresh investment has been minimal.
The huge gap in investment requirement for growth in the broadband segment is said to be slowing down the rate at which potential customers come on board the service thus denying operators of improved income although many Nigerians complain of expensive data plan amidst slower data speed.
According to data gleaned from the NCC, mobile network operator MTN, in April 2017 emerged as the leading operator in Nigeria in terms of Internet subscriptions, accounting for 34% of the total, while Globacom was the second largest with a 30% market share. Meanwhile, Etisalat had the lowest share with only 12.7 million Internet subscribers.
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The first variant of this command listed in the synopsis can change many of the role attributes that can be specified in CREATE ROLE. (All the possible attributes are covered, except that there are no options for adding or removing memberships; use GRANT and REVOKE for that.) Attributes not mentioned in the command retain their previous settings. Database superusers can change any of these settings for any role. Roles having CREATEROLE privilege can change any of these settings, but only for non-superuser and non-replication roles. Ordinary roles can only change their own password.
The second variant changes the name of the role. Database superusers can rename any role. Roles having CREATEROLE privilege can rename non-superuser roles. The current session user cannot be renamed. (Connect as a different user if you need to do that.) Because MD5-encrypted passwords use the role name as cryptographic salt, renaming a role clears its password if the password is MD5-encrypted.
Whenever the role subsequently starts a new session, the specified value becomes the session default, overriding whatever setting is present in postgresql.conf or has been received from the postgres command line. This only happens at login time; executing SET ROLE or SET SESSION AUTHORIZATION does not cause new configuration values to be set. Settings set for all databases are overridden by database-specific settings attached to a role. Settings for specific databases or specific roles override settings for all roles.
Superusers can change anyone's session defaults. Roles having CREATEROLE privilege can change defaults for non-superuser roles. Ordinary roles can only set defaults for themselves. Certain configuration variables cannot be set this way, or can only be set if a superuser issues the command. Only superusers can change a setting for all roles in all databases.
These clauses alter attributes originally set by CREATE ROLE. For more information, see the CREATE ROLE reference page.
The name of the database the configuration variable should be set in.
Set this role's session default for the specified configuration parameter to the given value. If value is DEFAULT or, equivalently, RESET is used, the role-specific variable setting is removed, so the role will inherit the system-wide default setting in new sessions. Use RESET ALL to clear all role-specific settings. SET FROM CURRENT saves the session's current value of the parameter as the role-specific value. If IN DATABASE is specified, the configuration parameter is set or removed for the given role and database only.
Role-specific variable settings take effect only at login; SET ROLE and SET SESSION AUTHORIZATION do not process role-specific variable settings.
See SET and Chapter 18 for more information about allowed parameter names and values.
Use CREATE ROLE to add new roles, and DROP ROLE to remove a role.
ALTER ROLE cannot change a role's memberships. Use GRANT and REVOKE to do that.
Caution must be exercised when specifying an unencrypted password with this command. The password will be transmitted to the server in cleartext, and it might also be logged in the client's command history or the server log. psql contains a command \password that can be used to change a role's password without exposing the cleartext password.
It is also possible to tie a session default to a specific database rather than to a role; see ALTER DATABASE. If there is a conflict, database-role-specific settings override role-specific ones, which in turn override database-specific ones.


EGBIN POWER PLC is an electricity industry based in Lagos, Nigeria. It's seen as the biggest single generating power station in Black Africa.
An application is invited from the eligible and interested candidates to fill the below-listed vacancies in the Egbin Power Plant, Lagos.
Applicant must be a holder of Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Engineering or/and Management.
Must have Postgraduate/relevant professional qualification in Management.
He/She must have a minimum of ten (10) years of work experience in a work-related industry with strong demonstrated technical organizational and managerial capability.
Applicant should have a minimum of 5 years experience in technical and O&M operations of power plants.
Applicant must possess Bachelor's degree certification or its equivalent in Accounting/ Finance/ Economics or other related disciplines.
Must possess relevant professional certification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA).
He/She should have a minimum of eight (8) with at least three (3) in a managerial role.
He/She should possess a Bachelor's degree certification or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
Applicant must possess a Professional accounting/ finance certification, (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, etc.).
Should have a minimum of (2) years relevant experience.
Should have a Bachelor's degree qualification in Accounting, Finance or any relevant course.
Must possess a Relevant professional certification (e.g. CIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA).
Minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience required.
Applicant must have the minimum of a relevant University Degree.
He/She must have a minimum of five (5) years experience in a similar role within a strong brand-driven organization or top-flight creative agency, with a well-compiled portfolio.
Should possess an expert knowledge in utilizing Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and various 3-D software platforms a plus.
Must be familiar with all forms of social media and platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, etc.
Adept with MS Office Suite.
Familiarity with Mac and Windows environments.
Applicant must have a BA degree certificate in Business Administration or related field.
He/She should have a minimum of 5-7 years of cognate experience in a Learning & Development specialist role.
HR Professional Qualification is a must.
Experience of designing competency and values frameworks is required.
Applicant must be experienced in Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and evaluating and measuring the impact of learning.
Applicant must have first-degree certification or its equivalent in humanities or social sciences related discipline.
Should possess a professional qualification in HR Management e.g. Global Professional in HR (GPHR).
An applicant with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) qualification has an added advantage.
He/She should have 0-3 years relevant experience in a generalist HR role.


As we have previously mentioned, the international film platform, AltCine has organized an internet film festival, AltcineAction. The festival was a huge success, with hundreds of critiques that had been written until the 27th of September. Young film producers truly tasted the feeling of being a celebrity in the World.
It is for this occasion that Balkon3 and AltCine, in cooperation with Greek Film Archive, are proud to invite you on the Award giving Ceremony. The ceremony will be held in the facilities of the Greek Film Archive in Athens. The event will be held on the 3rd of October starting at 7:30pm by local Athens time. Be a part of the largest film event on the Balkans!
Here you will get the chance to meet all competitors, many critics and reviews, the organization, as well as representatives of Greece's and Balkan's culture sphere. Another good thing about this ceremony is that you will be able to taste wonderful wines made by small wine producers from Greece. The only thing not small about them is the love they put into making the wine. Be there!


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The Pit of Death That Holds the History of New Zealand's Flightless Birds
A natural trap that became a grave for thousands of avians.
by Natasha Frost November 17, 2017
The Pit of Death That Holds the History of New Zealand's Flightless Birds
Alan Tennyson holds more than 20 fossilized kakapo beaks. Just 154 of the birds are alive today. Courtesy Te Papa
The lush vineyards of Martinborough, New Zealand, sit upon a thick crust of limestone. At one time, a few thousand years ago, the rocky landscape was entirely covered with thick native bush, and was home to countless reptiles and flightless birds, carousing and careening beneath the canopy, with nary a human in sight. The forest also concealed the limestone's pits and troughs—presenting a fatal risk to clumsy or unwary kakapo or takahe. Thousands of these birds met their demise in one particular hidden limestone cave, known technically as a "pitfall trap." Once they fell in, there was no way out without flight-functional wings. Over the last century, enthusiasts and scientists have collected fossils from as many as 1,000 individuals from this cave, making it the richest site in the whole country for avian and reptilian fossils.
From the outside, the cave seems unspectacular, but no one knows quite how deep it goes. A deer hunter first stumbled across it in 1914, without imagining the vast paleontological treasures within. Beginning in 1920, regular expeditions have been made, with several tons of earth and bones excavated so far. Most recently, New Zealand's national museum, Te Papa, sent vertebrate curator Alan Tennyson in as part of a digging party. It is thought that the first 1,000 skeletons barely scratch the surface. There could be thousands more.
The pit is located in the town of Martinborough in the Wairarapa. Courtesy Te Papa
In this last dig, so many samples were extracted that only about half have been sorted. So far, Tennyson has identified seven North Island takahe, 80 kakapo, 25 moa, 30 kiwi, 90 Finsch's ducks, 11 weta, and 22 adzebills. The adzebills (a three-foot-tall, dodo-like bird) and moa were both hunted to extinction not long after the first Polynesian settlers arrived in the 13th century. Finsch's duck, a flightless waterfowl that was at one time the most common duck in the country, seems to have gone extinct around 1870, again related to hunting, and human-introduced mammals. And of the five species of kiwi native to New Zealand, two are endangered, two vulnerable, and the last at risk. Just 154 kakapo, a cuddly flightless parrot, remain, and about 300 takahē, a flightless rail. (The weta, a large and horrible bug, is also endangered.)
These fossils suggest that these currently extinct, rare, or special birds were once unexceptional, even commonplace, in the region. For now, as scientists catalog their treasures, the cave continues to hide its true depths. "In the future," Tennyson said, in a statement, "better technology might come along that helps us do a more systematic excavation and allows us to know how deep the pit goes."
Found: The Massive Skeleton of a Steller's Sea Cow
A 17-foot-long sirenian emerges on a remote Russian island.
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The bigger the brood, the brighter the bird.
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An Amazing Fossilized Eye Reveals How an Ancient Bird Saw
Feast your eyes on this.
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The bird was almost twice the size of the largest living penguin.
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Resurrecting the moa's diet.


Lee, Qing Jiang (2001) Pure Java implementation of a scalable Web server with a [sic] integrated servlet container. Masters thesis, Concordia University.
As the Internet continues to grow, e-commerce has become a new way of doing business within almost every industry. Today, some popular Web sites are handling thousands--and even tens of thousands--of Web page requests per second. Web server technology is central to the current Internet client/server model, since the performance of the server directly affects the performance of the Web site using it. In this thesis, I present a survey of contemporary commercial Web servers, describe the general concepts of Web server and Servlet container, then describe my own design and implementation of a purely Java-based scalable Web server that is integrated with a Servlet container. The purpose of this Web server implementation is to provide a commercially viable, purely Java-based scalable Web server that is fully HTTP 1.1-compliant and integrated with a Servlet container that is fully compliant with the Java Servlet Development Kit (JSDK) 2.1. This Web server, the functionally equivalent to the Apache Web server, supports the latest HTTP protocol (version 1.1) and incorporates a built-in Servlet container that is the equivalent of a JServ or Tomcat Servlet container. The built-in Servlet container supports CGI scripts by using a CGI handler Servlet. The scalability of this Web server implementation considers two ways of scaling: Transparent and Redirect. In both cases, it acts as a master and can use any Web server or itself as a slave.
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Do you believe in coincidences?
Posted By Bob Ingle On August 14, 2009 @ 6:55 am In Uncategorized | Comments Disabled
[1]Michael Madonna, the guy Corzine appointed to the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor, filed his retirement papers just one day (Timing is everything.) before Corzine fired him after a New York report filled with allegations of corruption. The Record reports Madonna will get $7,700 a year in payments — for that job — if the state approves his retirement. Madonna, 64, a retired Oakland cop, gets more than $87,000 a year in a pension from the police job. He also was appointed by Corzine to the NJ Police Training Commission. And, he worked for DARE, the non-profit outfit that claims to keep kids off drugs. Corzine said he had asked that Madonna be removed from the training unit. DARE didn't respond, probably too busy asking for donations.
Most of us found out Corzine fired Madonna by reading the report from New York officials. Guess Corzine didn't want to admit he appointed Madonna to the post. The New York State Inspector General, which unlike New Jersey's, gets tough, lambasted the Waterfront Commission for alleged mismanagement and corruption.
Other major figures left the agency but Corzine's man stayed on the job even after new people were brought in to clean up, The Record reported. Why is that? The investigative counsel for the report, Paul Ryan, told the paper his office kept in touch with the office of Attorney General Annie "Got No Guns" Milgram and the New Jersey Inspector General's Office.
The latter is a waste of taxpayer money. And Milgram was probably busy thinking of ways to catch people who don't wear seat belts and other threats to society. The New York commission's chief counsel, Jon Deutch, was accused of mastermining a scheme — with the help of New Jersey lawyer Michael DeCotiis — to allow a felon to keep his warehouse business through a shell company. DeCotiis, who was chief counsel to former Gov. Jim McGreevey, denied any wrongdoing.
Back in April, the New York Daily News reported that state's inspector general was looking into allegations that Madonna, a former state police union president, recommended the manager of a mobbed-up Staten Island strip club for a job as a harbor cop. Madonna's lawyer, Angelo Genova, said his client has no recollection of the referral.
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#1 Comment By Ooofa On August 14, 2009 @ 8:12 am
"I can't believe Madonna and Doria, people I appointed, are crooks. I can't believe the AG, IG, comptroller and the public advocate, people I appointed, are lapdogs instead of watchdogs. I'm shocked, I tell you, shocked." – jonboy speaking at a townhall meeting that none of the public was allowed to attend.
#2 Comment By FOX and FRIENDS On August 14, 2009 @ 8:28 am
FOX and FRIENDS says:
Genova's client "has no recollection of the referral". PLEASE!!!!! Come on Angie you can do better than that lame excuse. Sounds a lot like your other famous client, the BPU "Queen Jeanne" Fox/DiMicco's statement about her $100 MILLION private bank account being "SECRET BUT NOT HIDDEN". Do these people have ANY shame or ethics at all? To quote two famous authors…."You can't make this stuff up". The culture of corruption is alive and well.
#3 Comment By mcmid On August 14, 2009 @ 8:38 am
Madonna was tipped off by Corzine's staff to get the papers filed. The excuse for not taking his pensions away will be that he submitted the papers before being fired, so he is grandfathered. Might as well check and see if Doria has filed his pension papers yet.
#4 Comment By Keese On August 14, 2009 @ 8:47 am
Cosa Nostra is alive and well – they just changed the game so they could take money from the people "legitimately". Loan sharking and drugs? Chump change. The real dough is found by siphoning off the billions of tax dollars made available by corrupt politicians, most of whom are long-term incumbents that the people of NJ were stupid enough to keep in office. Get ready for some really wacky (and unpleasant) things to happen as we get closer to the election.
#5 Comment By Zohar Laor On August 14, 2009 @ 8:54 am
"if the state approves his retirement"
What do you mean "if"?
We have a corrupt legislature who was found guilty for pension fraud and, as far as I know, is still getting his pension.
#6 Comment By Shoveling Sand Against The Tide On August 14, 2009 @ 8:57 am
The $87,000 per year pension is enough of an outrage!!! Some start collecting it when they're in their 40's.
#7 Comment By Javagold On August 14, 2009 @ 9:02 am
The Mafia, The Mexican Cartel, The Blood and Crips, all are in awe of the most corrupt criminal organization in the world NJ GOVERNMENT
#8 Comment By Addison On August 14, 2009 @ 9:36 am
You think this is disgusting? How about Corzine gaining ground on Christie in the latest poll? He'll be the best 2-term governor that money, power, graft, deceit, idiocy, party loyalty, and voter stupidy can buy.
#9 Comment By FedUp On August 14, 2009 @ 9:44 am
If Corzine is re-elected who is he going to govern, the state employees? Watch the mass exodus of the working taxpayers who aren't going to take it any more.
#10 Comment By db On August 14, 2009 @ 9:58 am
Corzine made this statement 7/23…"Any corruption is unacceptable – anywhere, anytime, by anybody. The scale of corruption we're seeing as this unfolds is simply outrageous and cannot be tolerated."…..may he choke on his words
#11 Comment By TB On August 14, 2009 @ 10:00 am
The types of mechanisms in place that should DENY any pension have been created by the politicians that very well could be subject to such hearings. Therefore it is a fairly rare occurence, although one that should be used more often.
These people spend money without a care because it is OUR MONEY not theirs.
The system, as it is, defends, rewards, hides, and promotes corruption. That corruption makes operating the state inefficient, in some case substandard, and what is sometimes overlooked, very costly.
Do not be sidetracked by polls- GRIP in November .
The real battles won't happen until October.
#12 Comment By Louies1994 On August 14, 2009 @ 11:14 am
Remember, the only difference between the Mob and the Government, is at least the Mob gave back.
#13 Comment By inglejunkie On August 14, 2009 @ 1:38 pm
Is he a man for all seasons……….or just a parasitic glutton?
Former NJ cop Michael Madonna
Waterfront Commissioner Michael Madonna
NJ Police Training Commission Michael Madonna
State Police Union Official Michael Madonna
DARE, Senior Development Director Michael Madonna
Former president of New Jersey PBA Michael Madonna
Can you count Madonna's state pensions, expense accounts, housing allowances, state cars (w/ free gas maintenance and insurance), lifetime family benefits, tax-free annuities, six-figure bonuses, no-show jobs for his family members, mistresses and boyfriends, state pensions for his family members, mistresses and boyfriends, post-retirement no-show jobs for Madonna, his family members, mistresses and boyfriends?
#14 Comment By mad max On August 14, 2009 @ 1:48 pm
db – you missed a few words – its – any corruption "not authorized by me" is unacceptable
#15 Comment By amex7 On August 14, 2009 @ 1:49 pm
an $87,000 year police pension, are you serious? no wonder we are in a bottomless pit of taxation. most cops in other states don't make anywhere near that and they are still on the job!
#16 Comment By MafiaAliveNwellinNJ On August 15, 2009 @ 10:19 pm
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Boise State numerical roster countdown 2016: Day 81, Akilian Butler
By Casey Joplin@kcjoplin Jun 14, 2016, 10:59am PDT
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We're just about done with the 80s guys! Time is just flying by this time. No? Phew, then we have more time to enjoy the countdown! Let's check in on #80 Akilian Butler.
#81, Akilian Butler, RS Sophomore, WR
Weight: 186 lbs. (+6)
High School: West Mesquite High School, Dallas, TX
How'd he get to The Blue™?
Akilian made his way to Boise through the West Mesquite pipeline. Not sure if that is still a thing since he was the last recruit we signed from there, but I digress. He passed on offers from Clemson, Colorado and SMU to come to Boise State. Anytime a kid passes on programs like that, I'm a fan.
"Dynamite"
I guess you could say he has some pretty sweet moves.
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Akilian was rated one of the top 25 players in the Midland Region of Texas by Scout AND the #25 WR in Texas. He finished his senior season with 48 catches for 686 yards, 12 TDs and earned himself first-team 10-4A All District. He played in 10 games for the Broncos last year, hauling in 2 passes for 21 yards and had 2 carries for 13 yards and his first collegiate TD against Washington.
Akilian is in a good position. While he didn't see a lot of action as far as hands-on time with the ball, he saw a fair amount of time on the field. That will play a huge role this year for him. With Sperbeck and Chaz poised to be in the spotlight, but also graduating, Akilian has gained some valuable experience and could easily move into the SWR-type role.
He's a bit bigger than SWR was, but has the same shifty moves and quick change of direction. That certainly suits the slot position. He'll have plenty of competition from Richardson, Modster, and Wilson, among many others, but Butler has the talent and athleticism to see some field time.
Yes he is, and he loves his pops!
Through all obstacles you provided. Been there since day 1. True definition of a man. Happy Birthday Pop pic.twitter.com/ygiRgtJUjf
— AB (@_Akilian) June 10, 2016
Akilian was bored over the last few months, that is, while he wasn't studying, and decided to pick up Chinese juggling sticks. It's safe to say he's found a life-long hobby full of opportunity and exercise!


We are now at the half-way point of the course. Up to now, the course has been heavy on readings and viewings assigned by me, the professor, accompanied by my own writings. From here on until the end, we are shifting a bit. There will still be some assigned readings and viewings, and I'll still offer some of my own commentary. But the second half of the course is more up to you and depends on your insights. A bigger part of the work now involves you reading, analyzing, and sharing the books you chose. Towards the end of the course, in last unit, there's an extended essay for you to clarify your thinking on some particular issue.
Along with this shift in emphasis, there is a shift in what we are exploring. So far, we have essentially been exploring questions that ask What is?, What has happened?, How have economists described it?, and What was?. That is, we've been rather past-centric. Now I want you to shift your thinking and look forward. In the next few units we are going to explore current issues, trends, and dynamics. I don't know how issues will play out. I don't know what the outcomes will be. I do know that the issues we are going to explore may play a significant role in determining the economic system and economy that you will live in. In other words, I want you to start looking forward and trying to figure out what's happening now and how it might change your future world.
In 1992, Francis Fukayama suggested in a well-publicized book that the end of the Soviet Union and soviet-style communism meant the end of history. He suggested that struggles over economic and political systems and ideology were over. Free-market, "liberal democracies" as practiced by the U.S. and the U.K. had been established as the only option. Now, two decades later and well into the 21st century, it appears he could not have been more wrong. Perhaps the Soviet-communism vs. U.S. globalization struggle was settled, but ideology for economic systems settled? Not likely.
In this unit we look at some of the challenges, issues, and trends that will transform economic systems and societies in the 21st century. So warm up your crystal ball and let's look. First up is the global banking system, the European currency system, and the rise of multi-national corporations.


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BPE Asia Real Estate Raises US$365 Million Fund
One month after closing its oversubscribed private equity fund, Baring Asia VI, the firm has held a final close on its inaugural real estate fund.
One of the largest first time real estate funds closed in Asia in recent years.
In a result that is an unusual achievement for a first time fund, many of the investors are large institutions, including public and private pensions.
The Fund will invest across all real estate sectors in the Asia Pacific region.
#BPEA
BPE Asia Real Estate ("BPE Asia"), an affiliate of Baring Private Equity Asia ("Baring Asia"), today announced the closing of the BPE Asia Real Estate Fund ("Fund"), a private equity real estate fund with US$365,000,000 in commitments. The Fund is one of the largest first time real estate funds raised by an independently owned manager in Asia.
Baring Asia is one of the oldest and most established firms in the region and has been investing in Asia since 1997. The firm made its first move into real estate in 2011 with the addition of Mark Fogle as head of real estate and has brought together a senior team of investment professionals who have worked together previously investing capital in Asia for the alternative investment divisions of leading global insurance companies.
The Fund will pursue a pan-Asian investment strategy, identifying equity and structured debt investments across all real estate sectors, targeting opportunities where there is a dislocation between pricing and underlying asset values and where value creation initiatives are a driver of returns.
Jean Eric Salata, Founding Partner and CEO of Baring Asia said, "What we are hearing from more and more of our investors is that they want to concentrate their relationships with fewer managers who can do more for them across multiple alternative investment asset classes. The Asian real estate private equity market is still underdeveloped in my view, and there is no reason why this business should not be substantially larger than traditional corporate private equity eventually."
Mark Fogle, Managing Director & Head of Real Estate for BPE Asia said, "The real estate team is fortunate to have the resources and backing of Baring Asia. As a platform with over 110 employees and seven offices in Asia, the firm provides us with unparalleled reach and operational support to execute our investment strategy. We also benefit from operating as an integrated team working seamlessly alongside the private equity business."
In a result that is an unusual achievement for a first time fund, investor commitments came from institutional investors across the globe including Europe, North America and the Middle East.
Richard Barton, Newgate Communications
E: richard.barton@newgate.asia
About Baring Asia / BPE Asia
Baring Asia is one of the largest and most established independent alternative investment managers in Asia and advises funds that manage more than US$9 billion in committed capital. The firm's funds operate a pan‐Asian investment program, across private equity and private real estate throughout the Asia-pacific region. The firm has been investing in Asia since its formation in 1997 and has over 110 employees located across seven offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta and Tokyo.
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A Mom's Dying Wish for Her Husband and Sons Is Granted
Before passing away from cancer, Brenda Schmitz wrote a letter to be delivered to her husband after he found love. A radio station made her dying wishes come true this year.
By Lauren Le Vine
Two years ago, Brenda Schmitz was diagnosed with stage-four ovarian cancer and given only a few months to live. Before she died, Schmitz wrote a letter and asked a friend to send it into a Des Moines radio station's Christmas Wish program when her husband David had found love again. Now, the touching story of a wife and mother's thoughtful, posthumous gift to her family is making headlines.
"My reason for writing is this. I have a wish. I have a wish for David, the boys, and the woman and her family if she has kids also. I want them to know I love them very much," Brenda says in the letter. She laid out three wishes: a massage for David's fiancée, a trip that would allow the whole family to create new memories together, and that the doctors and nurses at Mercy Medical center who took care of her in her final months receive recognition.
David asked Jayne Abraham to marry him this past September, and Brenda's friend sent the letter into Star 102.5's Christmas Wish program. The radio station brought the family into the studio to read Brenda's letter, and while it took a second to sink in, David wasn't that surprised by his late wife's thoughtful gesture.
"This was Brenda," he said. "She had so much forethought before she died. I always love to tell the story. Brenda and I talked before she passed. She told me to meet someone that would love the boys and treat them like her own. I asked her how I'd know when I met that person. Brenda said I would know because she'd be there."
As for the trip, the radio station is sending the new family of eight on an all-expenses-paid trip to Disney World, where they'll undoubtedly create the memories Brenda spoke of.
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EMBROIDERY SEWING MACHINES – WHAT EXACTLY ARE YOUR OPTIONS?
The range of embroidery sewing machines is incredible. There is absolutely no stitch or pattern which advanced modern machines cannot carry out. But how do you look for a sewing machine that is most effective for you? Let's look at what is now available on the market and do a comparison of greatest embroidery sewing machines.
You can get hold of a mechanical, electronic or computerized embroidery machine. The first sewing machines were mechanically operated with a rotary wheel. Actually they have been on the market place for almost 200 years. Some people still choose to make use of a mechanical machine and their vintage sewing machines like Singer or Brother because they work for these people very well.
Mechanical embroidery machines have a minimal variety of stitches, but they are affordable. They are not as simple to operate as electronic types, but with a little bit of training you are able to produce beautiful embroidery.
Despite the fact that mechanical machines function fine, many people choose electronic ones. They are easier to run, so you can completely focus on the actual innovative part of your embroidery task. Electronic embroidery sewing machines are likewise lighter and much more portable. There are hundreds of versions available, given that most modern day sewing machines are electronic. You could find machines by Brother, Singer, Janome, Kenmore and Viking to go well with any budget.
Not all electronic machines provide you exactly the same features. Take a look at the amount of stitches, and additional functions available to find out if a specific model will meet your requirements.
Digital sewing machines make use of the sophisticated technology to enable you create gorgeous embroidery easy and also fast. These are primarily the same as electronic embroidery machines, but with a lot more functions. The machine uses a microprocessor, so you can fill up different designs on a card and your machine scans the information from the card and produces a design all by itself. This makes it possible for you to produce very advanced embroidery.
The computerized sewing machine may have many functions. Here are some – automatic needle threader, multiple needle positions, mirror image resolution, more than a hundred stitch features, needle positions, a screen displaying stitch length, stitch patterns and width adjustment.
The only disadvantage of the computerized embroidery machine is actually its price – you will need to pay from $ 400 to $2000 for a top quality unit. The price is based on extra features and just how much your machine can actually do. Popular types of computerized embroidery sewing machines are Brother SE270D, Singer CE-200 Quantum Futura as well as Singer Quantum XL-6000.
If you choose to go with the top technology machine with a microprocessor it tends to make sense to compare prices for the same model at a number of stores. You can check the local craft and sewing supply retailers, but you are very likely to look for a better price online. There are lots of online shops that offer a great number of different sewing and embroidery machines.
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Hi everyone! So I finally did it...I booked a craft show. I have never done one before, but I have visited many, so I at least sort of know what I'm getting into. I have been reading articles and it's amazing how many little things I overlooked when I was thinking of what I would need to bring. Like change, a receipt book, and bags for customers! Now I am aware of those things and I have started building my booth/display and I'm sure I will learn a lot more in that process. I will be documenting the process in posts here and I have put up the info here. I will be updating that page as I do more shows/events. I decided to go with grids for my items because it would allow everything to be displayed.
I also made some blankets for this show, so I tested out hanging those as well.
I'll probably need to get some new hangers, haha.
Of course I'll be selling Gab with Gaby stamps too and a certain pin.
Had to zoom in here!
I am still working on a small card display for boxed sets of cards, but I think I have a solution, I'll post that once I check it out. In the meantime, I am organizing and recording inventory to make sure that I have enough stock, but not too much! I am creating3 prints for this show based on my hand lettering/drawing and I have to work out that display too.
I also need to make signs and decorations, so it looks like I still have a ton of work to do! I cannot wait until this show, I feel like I will learn a lot and have a lot of fun. Until next time, happy crafting!


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HomeNorway Chess 2016Norway Chess 2016: Round 8, Aronian Beats Carlsen, Joins Him in the Lead.
Norway Chess 2016: Round 8, Aronian Beats Carlsen, Joins Him in the Lead.
Kramnik bounces back with win, Li Chao beats Eljanov
May 3, 2016 John Lee Shaw Norway Chess 2016
The eighth round in the Altibox Norway Chess Tournament 2016, very much belonged to Levon Aronian. The Armenian Grandmaster came in to the round and would dash the hearts of the home crowd by beating their chess hero, and World Champion, Magnus Carlsen.
Carlsen had of course beaten Vladimir Kramnik in the previous round, playing a nice game, and taking sole lead of the tournament. Most would have expected him to come in to this game, looking to play solidly with the Black pieces and to consolidate his lead at the very least. This was not to be.
Aronian chose the English Opening, and as much as I love this opening, I did not hold great hope for this game. It is an opening that Carlsen knows very well, and regardless of what was to happen in the game, I would be curious as to what Aronian's expectations were. They surely could not have been that Carlsen would put up such little resistance.
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As the game went, Carlsen's novelty of 10…Na5 (diagram 8.1, above) was slightly strange. 10…Nd4 and 10…Nxe5 had been tried previously, and my guess is that Carlsen just wanted to get out of book. I'm not sure though in this case, a novelty for the sake of it is rarely a good idea I think. It's ok to be out of the box, but there at least should be an out of the box concept there. Carlsen's move purely puts a Knight on the rim in my opinion, at least I can't see any idea there. However, I don't even pretend to be able to see things that Magnus Carlsen sees, so please let me know if he has given some insight about this move that I have missed.
If Aronian was thrown by it, he didn't show it and continued to develop calmly. There came 11.Qc1 Qc7 12.Nd2 Ne8 13.f4 Nd6. To be quite honest, I was wondering if Magnus Carlsen might have been abducted by aliens and they had an imposter playing. His opening just was not making sense to me. I am all for experimentation, but the repeated Knight moves were just helping White. We chess players, are not brought up having it drummed into us not to move the same pieces twice in the opening for nothing.
Of course all rules are meant to be broken and there are many well established openings which do it. However, there are good reasons; it is constructive. In this case, it was very hard to see the good reasons or what this was doing for Carlsen's cause. Aronian had been handed the initiative, and he seized it with both hands. Soon Carlsen's knight on a5 was under pressure and this resulted in his Queenside pawns being busted. He was soon a pawn down and with doubled a-pawns to boot. The diagram, below, shows the situation that Black soon found himself in.
White has just re-captured a rook on d1 and things are difficult already for Black. It is hard to know what to play, White is looking very threatening with his e-pawn and activity. Black's first thought has to be how to take up an active defence, to try and activate bishop and rook somehow. This is not easy to do, however, perhaps …Bg4 or …Bh3 is all he has. Carlsen opted for 26…Qxe5? and this did not help his cause in the slightest.
Aronian pounced with 27.Rd8+! Carlsen's goose is cooked. After 27…Kf7 (27…Kg8 28.Ne6+ is decisive, with Rf8 or Qf8 to follow, depending on what Black plays) there came 28.Qf3+ Bf5 (28…Qf5 gives White 29.Qxf5 gxf5 and White has Black in a bind) 29.Rxb8 Qxb4 30.g4 Qb4 31.Nd3 and Black resigned. A strange game from the World Champion, and one which would see him relinquish sole lead and be joined by Aronian on 5/8.
Chess is known for its brilliancies and powerful tactics, its theoretical surprises; sometimes, however, where a point goes can boil down to subtle differences. This was to be seen in Pavel Eljanov's game versus Li Chao. Eljanov played the London System, a perfectly respectable choice, but one which requires White to play responsibly. The London System is very much like the Reti, in that it is very easy for White to become bogged down or passive if they don't have a plan. This goes for all openings, of course, but some are less forgiving than others. As things were, Eljanov was doing fine, and playing confidently. His 9.g4 was a fine illustration of this.
As can be seen in the diagram, above, there is a tense situation going on in the centre of the board, and there followed: 9…fxe5 10.dxe5 Be7. In hindsight, perhaps this move was a little too quiet and the bishop was not a very pretty piece there on e7. An alternative was 10…Bb4 with 11.c3 (11.gxf5 Bxd2+ =) 11…Bxc3 12.bxc3 Bg6. This looks a little nicer to me, Black has managed to exchange his dark-squared bishop, but I suppose on the other hand, White is ready to lunge his h-pawn forward and Black might not have liked that very much, especially with the d-pawn. However, White really must be very careful as to his King safety, as it can't go to the Queenside and if he's going to be throwing his pawns forwards on the Kingside, there is going to be some air there if Black managed to get active along the d-file.
Compare this with the way things actually went in the game. After 10…Be7, there followed the natural 11.gxf5 exf5 12.Rg1 and here White has an obvious initiative. In addition to lacking development, Black now has the semi-open g-file and a passed pawn to deal with. Actually, Li Chao did manage to tidy up a little on the Kingside, and achieve some activity, but White had a very good presence on both wings. Extremely flexible.
Returning to the matter of subtle differences, however, this was ultimately what decided the game. In the above diagram, Black has just played …Kf7, escaping check. As you can see, Li Chao has given up his Queen for a White rook, and a couple of passers. The game should actually be a draw, but here, White makes a fatal error – 37.Qa7+?
The reason as to why this is an error becomes clear after 37…Re7 38.Qf2+ Ke8. White has no more checks, and Black is ready to Queen. After 39.Qe1 Black can push on with 39…g4! Stopping both of these passed pawns is going to be extremely difficult, and this proved true in the game, as Eljanov was soon resigning. By contrast, had he instead played 37.Qb7+, the outcome will most likely have been half a point better for him. The reason being that after 37…Re7, White can check on d5, f3, and most importantly still has access to Black's back rank, namely the a8-square. A7, b7, hardly any space between them at all, but what a huge difference one can make from the other.
Vladimir Kramnik had lost to Magnus Carlsen in the previous round, and was a point and a half off the pace coming in to this round. So, if he wanted to be in with the slightest, remotest (still-needing-a-miracle) of chances in this tournament, he had to win his game against Pentala Harikrishna. At least he would have the White pieces.
He clearly came out to try something and be a little unorthodox, his 1.Nf3 leaving his development flexible, and taking his opponent on positionally rather than theoretically. Though Harikrishna did not fail in his task miserably, the approach worked for Kramnik and when the Queens came off the board, he was left with the kind of position he likes – an unquestionable edge to work with and grind out.
Kramnik was almost flawless from here, a pair of rooks were exchanged, after which the activity of White's remaining rook and Knight dominated. Harikrishna never stood a chance to be quite honest and just found himself completely out-manoeuvred.
The two remaining games were drawn. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Veselin Topalov in a Berlin Defence, which saw Black obtain the two bishops and active rooks along the e-file. It wasn't really enough for anything, however, and Topalov gave sacrificing the exchange a try. This was a viable idea because Vachier-Lagrave himself was not very active and just seemed to be hanging about. White quickly gave the rook back for one of the black bishops, and the game quickly headed towards a draw, nothing really eventful.
Black equalised quickly in the semi-slav of Giri-Grandelius. However, no sooner had the tension in the position built, it quickly fizzled again. White kamikaze'd a piece on f6, which opened Black's King, but the Dutchman quickly sought repetition and this arrived on move 29. Neither player seemed intent on getting up to anything to be honest.
Just one round remaining, then. Just how costly will Carlsen's loss in this round prove to him? Can he recover? He will have White against Pavel Eljanov in the final round. And what about Levon Aronian — can he capitalise on Carlsen giving him a foot in the door? Well, he will have the Black pieces against Pentala Harikrishna in the final round and might have his work cut out for him.
Standings after 8 rounds:
Aronian, Carlsen — 5
Vachier-Lagrave, Topalov, Kramnik — 4½
Li Chao, Harikrishna — 4
Giri — 3½
Eljanov — 3
Grandelius — 2
Round 9: Friday 29th April
Grandelius—Vachier-Lagrave
Carlsen-Eljanov
Topalov-Kramnik
Li Chao-Giri
Harikrishna-Aronian
Play begins at 16:00 local time. If you need to, you can check your time, here.
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Round 8 Games:
[Event "4th Norway Chess 2016"]  [Site "Stavanger NOR"]  [Date "2016.04.28"]  [Round "8.1"]  [White "Vachier-Lagrave, Maxime"]  [Black "Topalov, Veselin"]  [Result "1/2-1/2"]  [WhiteTitle "GM"]  [BlackTitle "GM"]  [WhiteElo "2788"]  [BlackElo "2754"]  [ECO "C67"]  [Opening "Ruy Lopez"]  [Variation "Berlin defence, open variation"]  [WhiteFideId "623539"]  [BlackFideId "2900084"]  [EventDate "2016.04.19"]1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. O-O Nxe4 5. d4 Nd6 6. Bxc6 dxc6 7. dxe5 Nf5 8.  Qxd8+ Kxd8 9. h3 Bd7 10. Rd1 Be7 11. g4 Nh4 12. Nxh4 Bxh4 13. Nd2 Kc8 14. Nf3  Be7 15. Rd3 h6 16. Kg2 c5 17. Kg3 Re8 18. c4 a5 19. a4 f6 20. exf6 Bxf6 21. Ra2  Re2 22. Bd2 Ra6 23. b3 Rae6 24. Ng1 Bd4 25. Nxe2 Rxe2 26. Ra3 Bc6 27. Rxd4 cxd4  28. Bxa5 Rb2 29. c5 d3 30. Ra1 g5 31. b4 Bd5 32. Rd1 Rb3 33. b5 Ra3 34. f3 d2  35. Rxd2 Rxf3+ 36. Kh2 c6 37. Re2 Kd7 38. Be1 Ra3 39. bxc6+ Kxc6 40. a5 Kxc5 41.  Bf2+ Kc4 42. Bb6 Kb5 43. Rb2+ Rb3 44. Rxb3+ Bxb3 45. Bd4 Bf7 46. Bg7 h5 47. gxh5  Bxh5 48. Bf6 g4 49. Bd8 gxh3 50. Kxh3 1/2-1/2[Event "4th Norway Chess 2016"]  [Site "Stavanger NOR"]  [Date "2016.04.28"]  [Round "8.2"]  [White "Giri, Anish"]  [Black "Grandelius, Nils"]  [Result "1/2-1/2"]  [WhiteTitle "GM"]  [BlackTitle "GM"]  [WhiteElo "2790"]  [BlackElo "2649"]  [ECO "D45"]  [Opening "QGD semi-Slav"]  [Variation "5...Nd7"]  [WhiteFideId "24116068"]  [BlackFideId "1710400"]  [EventDate "2016.04.19"]1. Nf3 d5 2. d4 Nf6 3. c4 e6 4. Nc3 c6 5. e3 Nbd7 6. Be2 Bd6 7. O-O O-O 8. Qc2  dxc4 9. a4 e5 10. Bxc4 exd4 11. exd4 Nb6 12. Bb3 Nbd5 13. Bg5 Be6 14. a5 h6 15.  Bh4 Qc8 16. Rfe1 Re8 17. a6 Rb8 18. Bxd5 Nxd5 19. Ne4 Bc7 20. Nc5 Nb4 21. Qd2  Nxa6 22. Ne4 Bd5 23. Nf6+ gxf6 24. Bxf6 Qf5 25. Qxh6 Qh7 26. Qg5+ Qg6 27. Qh4  Qh7 28. Qg5+ Qg6 29. Qh4 Qh7 1/2-1/2[Event "4th Norway Chess 2016"]  [Site "Stavanger NOR"]  [Date "2016.04.28"]  [Round "8.3"]  [White "Eljanov, Pavel"]  [Black "Li, Chao b"]  [Result "0-1"]  [WhiteTitle "GM"]  [BlackTitle "GM"]  [WhiteElo "2765"]  [BlackElo "2755"]  [ECO "D02"]  [Opening "Queen's bishop game"]  [WhiteFideId "14102951"]  [BlackFideId "8604436"]  [EventDate "2016.04.19"]   1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Bf4 Bf5 4. e3 e6 5. Bd3 Ne4 6. Nbd2 Bd6 7. Bxe4 dxe4 8.  Ne5 f6 9. g4 fxe5 10. dxe5 Be7 11. gxf5 exf5 12. Rg1 g6 13. Qe2 Qd5 14. O-O-O  Nc6 15. Nb3 Qe6 16. Qb5 O-O 17. Kb1 a5 18. Nd4 Nxd4 19. exd4 c6 20. Qb6 Rfd8 21.  a4 Rd7 22. d5 Rxd5 23. Rxd5 Qxd5 24. Qxb7 Re8 25. b3 Ba3 26. h4 Qd4 27. Bc1 Bxc1  28. Rxc1 f4 29. h5 g5 30. h6 Qxe5 31. Rd1 Re7 32. Qxc6 e3 33. fxe3 fxe3 34. Rd5  e2 35. Rxe5 Rxe5 36. Qa8+ Kf7 37. Qa7+ Re7 38. Qf2+ Ke8 39. Qe1 g4 40. Kc1 g3  41. Kd2 g2 42. c3 Re6 43. b4 Kd7 44. b5 Rd6+ 45. Kc2 Rg6 46. Qd2+ Kc8 47. Qxe2  g1=Q 48. Qe8+ Kb7 49. Qe7+ Kb6 50. Qd8+ Kc5 51. Qf8+ Kd5 52. Qf5+ Kd6 53. Qf4+  Ke7 54. Qe4+ Re6 55. Qxh7+ Ke8 56. Qh8+ Kd7 57. Qh7+ Kc8 0-1   [Event "4th Norway Chess 2016"]  [Site "Stavanger NOR"]  [Date "2016.04.28"]  [Round "8.4"]  [White "Aronian, Levon"]  [Black "Carlsen, Magnus"]  [Result "1-0"]  [WhiteTitle "GM"]  [BlackTitle "GM"]  [WhiteElo "2784"]  [BlackElo "2851"]  [ECO "A15"]  [Opening "English, 1...Nf6 (Anglo-Indian defense)"]  [WhiteFideId "13300474"]  [BlackFideId "1503014"]  [EventDate "2016.04.19"]   1. c4 Nf6 2. g3 c6 3. Bg2 d5 4. Nf3 g6 5. b3 Bg7 6. Bb2 O-O 7. O-O dxc4 8. bxc4  c5 9. d3 Nc6 10. Ne5 Na5 11. Qc1 Qc7 12. Nd2 Ne8 13. f4 Nd6 14. Bc3 Rb8 15. Qa3  b6 16. Bxa5 bxa5 17. Nb3 Nb7 18. Bxb7 Qxb7 19. Nxc5 Qc7 20. d4 Rd8 21. Rfd1 f6  22. Nf3 e5 23. fxe5 fxe5 24. Nxe5 Bxe5 25. dxe5 Rxd1+ 26. Rxd1 Qxe5 27. Rd8+ Kf7  28. Qf3+ Bf5 29. Rxb8 Qxb8 30. g4 Qb4 31. Nd3 1-0   [Event "4th Norway Chess 2016"]  [Site "Stavanger NOR"]  [Date "2016.04.28"]  [Round "8.5"]  [White "Kramnik, Vladimir"]  [Black "Harikrishna, Pentala"]  [Result "1-0"]  [WhiteTitle "GM"]  [BlackTitle "GM"]  [WhiteElo "2801"]  [BlackElo "2763"]  [ECO "A04"]  [Opening "Reti opening"]  [WhiteFideId "4101588"]  [BlackFideId "5007003"]  [EventDate "2016.04.19"]   1. Nf3 e6 2. g3 b5 3. e3 a6 4. Bg2 Bb7 5. O-O Nf6 6. b3 c5 7. c4 Be7 8. Nc3 O-O  9. d4 d5 10. cxd5 Nxd5 11. Nxd5 Bxd5 12. dxc5 Bxc5 13. Qe2 Nd7 14. Rd1 Qe7 15.  Bb2 Rac8 16. Rac1 Bb7 17. Ng5 Bxg2 18. Kxg2 f5 19. e4 h6 20. Nf3 Nf6 21. exf5  exf5 22. Qxe7 Bxe7 23. Nd4 Rxc1 24. Rxc1 Nd5 25. Ne6 Rf7 26. Rc8+ Kh7 27. Ra8 f4  28. Rxa6 fxg3 29. hxg3 Bf6 30. Bc1 Re7 31. Rd6 Nc3 32. a3 Kg8 33. Bb2 Ra7 34.  Rc6 Nd5 35. Bxf6 Nxf6 36. Rc7 Rxa3 37. Rxg7+ Kh8 38. Rg6 Ne4 39. Rxh6+ Kg8 40.  Rh4 Nd2 41. b4 Nc4 42. Nc7 Ra2 43. Re4 Nd6 44. Rd4 Nf5 45. Rd8+ Kf7 46. Nxb5 Rb2  47. Rd3 1-0
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North Carolina's special House election heads to nail-biter finish
By Reid Wilson - 09/07/19 10:30 AM EDT
Voters in one of the most economically and socially diverse districts in the country head to the polls Tuesday to elect a new member of Congress in a high-stakes contest that will offer a tantalizing hint about the state of the political landscape a year before the presidential election.
Both parties have poured millions into the race to represent North Carolina's 9th District, a sprawling melange of urban, suburban and rural enclaves from the core of wealthy Charlotte to the more impoverished Cotton Belt.
Through the end of the week, the two sides have spent more than $14 million on television, according to sources watching the advertising market.
For all that money, there is little clarity. Both sides agree that state Sen. Dan Bishop (R) and Dan McCready (D), a solar company executive and Iraq war veteran, are running neck and neck.
The district has been open since the beginning of the new Congress, when North Carolina officials vacated the 2018 results that showed pastor Mark Harris Mark HarrisBevin says he lost because liberals are 'good at harvesting votes' in urban areas The Hill's Campaign Report: Democrats clash over future of party in heated debate Why my American Indian tribe voted Republican in NC's special election MORE (R) beating McCready by fewer than a thousand votes.
The state nullified that result after an illegal ballot-harvesting scheme came to light. Harris, the beneficiary of the scheme, decided not to run again.
Past election results and voter registration statistics show a deeply divided district, wrought by political undercurrents at play across the rest of the country.
Wealthy urban and suburban voters who once favored Republican candidates are turning their backs on President Trump Donald John TrumpNational Archives says it altered Trump signs, other messages in Women's March photo Dems plan marathon prep for Senate trial, wary of Trump trying to 'game' the process Democratic lawmaker dismisses GOP lawsuit threat: 'Take your letter and shove it' MORE. Rural farmers who historically backed Democrats are now solidly in the Republican camp.
McCready's campaign has spent most of its advertising dollars in the Charlotte media market, where he needs to replicate his overperformance in the 2018 race.
In Mecklenburg County, McCready won almost 54 percent of the vote in 2018, outperforming Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonSupreme Court agrees to hear 'faithless elector' cases Poll: Sanders holds 5-point lead over Buttigieg in New Hampshire Climate 'religion' is fueling Australia's wildfires MORE's vote share there by 8 percentage points. McCready actually won more votes in Mecklenburg County than Clinton did — 49,200 to 46,700 — even though he ran in a midterm election year.
McCready won the urban precincts in Mecklenburg County by a 16-point margin. He narrowly carried the suburban precincts by a 3-point margin, an area where Clinton ran almost nine points behind President Trump.
But Bishop has an added advantage: He represents part of Mecklenburg County in the state Senate.
"The battle will be between Mecklenburg, with McCready's established strength to Bishop's state senate district, and Union, as to whether McCready can chip away at the 60-40 split from 2018, especially in precincts close to the Mecklenburg County line," said Michael Bitzer, who chairs the political science department at Catawba College.
Bishop's campaign will hope for strong turnout in neighboring Union County, full of poultry farms and precincts dominated by white voters. Trump took 64 percent of the vote in Union County in 2016, while Harris won with 59 percent there in 2018.
Farther east, Democrats have poured money into three rural counties where African American voters represent a significant portion of the population. Many of those voters did not turn out in the 2016 presidential contest, when Trump won Anson, Richmond and Scotland counties by a combined 11-point margin.
In 2018, McCready's campaign got those voters to the polls — he won 3,000 more votes than did Clinton — and he won those counties by a combined 9 percentage points.
Bishop's campaign has its own turnout machine revving up in Bladen and Cumberland counties, home of the other major city in the district, Fayetteville. Bishop's campaign has spent a little more than a third of his advertising budget in the media market that covers Fayetteville and about half his budget in the Charlotte market.
President Trump plans a rally in Fayetteville on Bishop's behalf the day before Tuesday's special election, though some Republicans are worried that fallout from Hurricane Dorian, which has lashed eastern North Carolina, could threaten the rally. On Friday, the Trump campaign announced the president would appear at the Crown Expo Center rather than at the airport.
The North Carolina Board of Elections on Friday ordered additional early voting hours in Bladen and Cumberland counties after Dorian, along with additional hours in Robeson and Scotland counties.
Farmland in Bladen and Cumberland is dominated by whites, historically Democratic voters who have turned sharply to the GOP in recent years. Trump and Harris both won about 62 percent of the vote in rural parts of those two counties, while Clinton and McCready won 58 percent and 57 percent in the urban Fayetteville precincts.
Perhaps the most consequential vote up for grabs on Tuesday comes in Robeson County, home of many members of the Lumbee Tribe and the most diverse county in the district. Just six of the 39 precincts in Robeson County are majority-white, and six are majority-African American. Sixteen precincts have Native American majorities.
The Lumbee have a long history of carving out their own political power in the state and of defending themselves when the need arises. In 1958, harassed by the Ku Klux Klan, the Lumbee fought off a rally of white supremacists who had gathered to threaten their residents.
"There is not a more conservative ethnic group than the Lumbee," said Jim Blaine, a longtime North Carolina Republican strategist working for Bishop this year.
In 2016, President Trump won Robeson County with 56 percent of the vote. But two years later, McCready won 56 percent of the vote there — and more than 5,000 more raw votes than President Trump won.
This year, Democratic efforts to turn out voters in rural areas will prove crucial. In one early sign, turnout in Robeson County, especially, is growing among absentee voters, Bitzer said.
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HCISD earned 96 academic distinctions for the 2018-2019 school year. This means our campuses showed excellent results in student achievement, school progress, and closing the gaps. Dr. Rodriguez Elementary, Harlingen School of Health Professions, and Dr. Cano Freshman Academy earned all possible distinctions. HCISD earned the distinction for post-secondary readiness, which is the only distinction for which a district is eligible.
Elementary classroom spaces have taken on a modern approach district-wide. New furniture and technology encourage a learning environment focused on creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. Additional classrooms will experience transformations the 2019-2020 school year.
Focusing on early childhood development, HCISD's full-day model for Pre-K prepares children to do their best in their education by nurturing and fostering a lifelong desire to learn. Now offering every child the opportunity to attend full-day Pre-K in HCISD, there are no eligibility requirements. Call 956-430-9798 to enroll your child.
HCISD's Dual Language Academy is based on a bilingual education model where English and native Spanish speaking students work together and learn in two languages. By the end of the fifth grade, enrolled students will be academically at grade level and equally proficient in English and Spanish. Currently the program is offered at five elementary campuses: Houston, Lamar, Lee Means, Ben Milam and Wilson Elementary.
Embedded in the unique and vertically aligned curriculum, students attending this campus explore their creative talent through opportunities in dance, music, visual arts and theater. Fine Arts Academy learners also have access to after-school enrichment opportunities free of charge. Learn more about Lee H Means Elementary.
Austin Elementary and Sam Houston Dual Language Academy are in the candidacy phase of becoming International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools. The campuses will offer a multilingual approach and rigorous curriculum that is focused on developing active, caring, lifelong learners who demonstrate respect for themselves and others. Learn more about Austin Elementary and Sam Houston Elementary Dual Language Academy. This video explains the impact IB is having on our campuses.
HCISD is proud to have Dishman Elementary represent Harlingen CISD as a Blue Ribbon School. This recognition is considered one of the highest in the country, as it reflects the hard work, dedication, and commitment of the students, families, and staff. Learn more about Dishman Elementary.
Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of innovation, leadership, and educational excellence that use technology to inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Zavala Elementary is proud to be only one of ten schools in the state of Texas to earn this designation. Students participate in authentic digital content and invest in their learning through differentiated instruction. Learn more about Zavala Elementary.
HCISD is committed to providing correct water safety education in a loving, fun and positively reinforced environment through the Safely Educating Aquatic Learners (SEAL) program. All second grade students participate in this water activity at the district's new aquatic facility.
HCISD offers a highly interactive robotics program at every campus that not only allows students hands on training with equipment but also provides the opportunity for them to design and create aspects of the machines. This program allows for the development of skills and interests in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields. Students showcase their skills and talents in state and national level robotics competitions.
Chess is a precise and logical game that requires an ability to strategize and express creativity. Research shows that children who play chess can score higher on standardized testing and have a more highly developed visual memory. At HCISD, students can begin learning the fundamentals of chess as early as Pre-K. HCISD chess teams compete at the state and national level.
The newly introduced Tennis and First Tee Golf Program provides all HCISD third grade students the opportunity to learn how to play golf and tennis. Along with the great exercise these sports provide, students develop valuable skills of responsibility, discipline, perseverance, problem solving and mental strength.
HCISD fourth-grade students are learning the fundamentals of nutrition and health through the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service G.R.O.W. program. Throughout the year, these students learn how to garden and study the nutritional benefits behind what they are growing.
Little Innovators is a new initiative that gives fifth-grade students the opportunity to express creativity and innovation. Under the guidance of their teachers, students design and develop ideas and concepts to present before a panel of Harlingen business professionals.
Yes! Our Kids Can is a district-wide initiative for students in Pre-Kindergarten and first grade. By planting the seed at an early age, the program's goal is to create a mindset in students to make them understand that anyone can go to college. Yes! Our Kids Can consist of fifteen-minute teacher-led lessons which help students envision a brighter, more successful future by exposing them to the idea of post-secondary education through songs, games, and puzzles. Watch this video to see the program's impact in our district.


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Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
Two metal detector enthusiasts and the owner of a field are in the money - after £325k target hit to put Iron Age gold on show at museum
Friends discovered the Leekfrith Iron Age Torcs in the Staffordshire Moorlands
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Four pieces of ancient jewellery which are the earliest example of Iron Age gold ever discovered in Britain are to go on permanent display in Stoke-on-Trent.
The Leekfrith Iron Age Torcs will be on show at Hanley's Potteries Museum and Art Gallery after the £325,000 fund-raising target was reached.
It follows donations from businesses, individuals and funding bodies since the fund-raising appeal was launched in September.
And the target was reached earlier this month thanks to £165,000 from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and £80,000 from Art Fund.
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Part of the treasure from the Leekfrith Iron Age Torcs (Image: Staffordshire County Council)
Leek-based metal detector enthusiasts Mark Hambleton and Joe Kania struck gold while searching farmland near Rudyard one cold winter's day in December, 2016.
The jewellery - which has been declared as treasure - dates back as far as 400BC and is of 'huge international importance'. It is made up of one bracelet decorated with Celtic art and three necklaces and is likely to have been imported from France or Germany.
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Joe Kania and Mark Hambleton discovered the gold
Half of the £325,000 will go to the person who owns the field where the treasure was found. The remainder will be split between Mark and Joe.
The Friends of the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery is thrilled that the fund-raising target has been hit.
Chairman Ian Lawley said: "We are so grateful to all those members of the public who made a contribution. That helped to show some of the bigger donors that there was some real support.
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"These items are incredibly important for North Staffordshire because this is the oldest Iron Age gold ever found in the UK. It tell us about a massive part of our history and shows there were some very important people around here and suggests North Staffordshire was part of a wider European society as we believe these had been made in Northern France or Germany.
"Gold does not tarnish like other metals and the only damage is to one of the necklaces which had broken in half and that could have been from a plough."
Ian Lawley, chairman of the Friends of the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
Further research will now be undertaken to try to build up a better picture of North Staffordshire during the Iron Age.
Gang armed with knives barge into home before stealing jewellery and cash
Miranda Goodby, the museum's senior curator of ceramics, said: "It was really important that this treasure stayed in Staffordshire – and also in public ownership."
The Leekfrith Iron Age Torcs
Historians believe the items were deliberately buried by a spring as part of what could have been a ritualistic offering.
Miranda added: "What is also interesting is the size of the jewellery and that it was likely worn by women. That helps us understand women's role in society."
Museum expert Alison Nicholls has carried out an excavation of the site.
She said: "The items are amazing and in fantastic condition. There could be more out there."


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*Выводы в stdout скрипта должны писаться в файл (в том числе ошибка с которой вываливается скрипт). При этом этот log файл каждый раз перед выполнением задачи должен очищаться. Т.е. содержать в себе log только последней выполненной задачи.

*Должна быть возможность посмотреть текущие выводы в stdout выполняющейся в данной момент задачи. Задач в один момент, конечно же, может быть несколько. И выполняются они все на удаленном сервере. И вот надо иметь возможность подключиться к серверу, посмотреть какие задачи выполняются в данный момент. И прям в live-режиме хочется увидеть текущий stdout выполняющейся в данный момент задачи.

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New York: 1870's: Pacific Mail Steamship Company 5 Inch By 8 Inch. One page circular, showing rates of passage for tickets from New York to California via the Isthmus of Panama (crossing Panama by train) and stops at ports in Mexico on the Pacific Coast.
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"In the years before steamships, clipper ships provided passage from the East Coast to the West Coast by way of Cape Horn. In 1854 the Flying Cloud, true to its name, carried letters and passengers from New York around Cape Horn to San Francisco in a record-breaking 89 days. However, a three-month journey was not fast enough for those eager to make their way to California following the discovery of gold there in 1848. Nor was it fast enough for those already in California anxiously awaiting news from home. Responding to the jump in demand, coastal steamers quickly became the central communication link between the East and West Coasts. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company contracted with the U.S. government to carry the mail from Panama north to San Francisco by ship. By mid-century two companies monopolized the Panamanian Isthmus route, linking East and West Coast communications. George Law's U.S. Mail Steamship Company operated on the Atlantic coast, and William H. Aspinwall's Pacific Mail Steamship Company, on the Pacific. Tickets from New York to California ranged from $400 in first class to $125 in steerage, and passengers paid their own way across the Panamanian Isthmus. The 50-mile journey by mule, wagon, or on foot along jungle trails was difficult, and many fell ill. In 1851 the Vanderbilt Line opened a route through Nicaragua, all but 12 miles of it by water, giving California-bound travelers a more comfortable alternative to Panama. The exhausting overland trip across Panama became faster and easier in 1855 when the Panamanian Railroad began operations. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company was ideally positioned to cash in on the Gold Rush of 1849. As a result of this and the high quality of its service, the company became both an important part of the history of the American West as well as one of the most profitable enterprises of its era, with an annual return on investment that ran as high as 30%. Within five years of its inception, the company was running 18 steamers and it peaked at 23 in 1869. In that year, however, the completion of the transcontinental railroad foretold the end of the high profits of the Panama-California route." Specimen Stock Certificate Image and Description Courtesy Scripophily.com.
From "Manual of the Railroad of the United States, for 1868-69 ... "
by Henry V. Poor, New York, H.V. & H.W. Poor, 1868. Courtesy Douglas van Veelen.


A month before he died in a vehicle accident, versatile performer Hal Skelly had opened in "Come What May" on Broadway, a play he also had produced.
Joseph Harold Skelly was born in Allegheny, Pa., but spent his early years in Davenport and started his show business career in a circus at age 15.
His first job on the stage came two years later at the LaSalle Theater in Chicago.
Funny-faced Skelly became a veteran of minstrel shows, medicine shows, musical comedy, burlesque and even opera. Early on he was billed as "Tumbling Harold Skelly" because of his eccentric dancing ability.
Skelly made his Broadway debut in 1918 in "Fiddler's Three." He appeared in 11 Broadway shows.
Skelly's defining moment came in 1927 when he starred in "Burlesque." Movie producers at Paramount studios were wowed by the performances of Skelly and co-star Barbara Stanwyck, in her first Broadway hit. The two were invited to Hollywood to star in the 1929 movie version of the play, titled "The Dance of Life" because the original title was considered too risque for movie audiences.
Although Stanwyck turned down the part, Skelly reprised his role as Skidd Johnson, a good-for-nothing hoofer with a heart of gold.
Skelly appeared in eight films, including "Woman Trap" (1929), "Behind the Makeup" (1930) and "The Shadow Laughs" (1933).
Skelly died at West Cornwall, Conn., when the truck he was driving was crushed by a New York-Pittsfield train at a crossing.
At the time, news reports said Skelly had been visiting a friend's country estate and was searching for a lost St. Bernard.
Skelly's widow transported the body to New York City for services, and then the actor's mother and brother, Hugh, went to New York from Davenport to retrieve the body, which was returned for burial at Davenport's St. Marguerite Cemetery.


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Jeton Records Radio Show 066 Victor Calderone
November 1, 2016 Jeton RadioShow
Heavyweight NY Phenomenon Victor Calderone is the 66th Guest of Jeton Records Radioshow. The words "world-renowned" and "influential" get thrown around all too often these days, to the point of almost becoming cliché. While few artists actually measure up, all it takes is one look at Victor Calderone's 20+year track record and the facts speak for themselves. From past collaborations with some of the biggest names in pop like Madonna, Sting and Beyoncé Knowles, to more recent collaborations with the likes of Adam Beyer, Richie Hawtin, Nicole Moudaber and Paco Osuna, Victor's constantly evolving approach and contributions to the worlds of house and techno music has earned him a place firmly at the top among the world's most prolific DJs and producers. It was a big honor for us to host him in our Jeton Records Radio Show.
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St. Bernards are calm, goofy and big. They can make great working dogs and family members. They are extremely loyal and sweet- and they aim to please their owners. St. Bernards are very big, ranging in height between 25 ½ and 27 ½ inches and can weigh between 110 to 200 pounds. Saint Bernards are gentle and good with children, but due to their size may accidentally knock something or someone over unintentionally. St. Bernards do not require very much exercise and love to take up residence on the couch. It is important that potential St. Bernard owners consider the costs associated with owning a giant breed, including food, vet bills, and breed health problems.
St. Bernards may have short or long coats. They have thick fur around their tails and thighs. Their coat usually comes in red, white and a mix of both. St. Bernards require a fair amount of grooming because their coat is thick and goes through stages of heavy shedding. St. Bernards need to be brushed every other day and may need to be trimmed during hot seasons and periods of heavy shedding. They are also notorious for tear stains and drool which requires a wet cloth to gently remove. Since St. Bernards have floppy ears, cleaning should take place weekly. Nail trimming should take place at least once a month.
St. Bernards can be a bit of a handful when it comes to training. They may want to listen and obey one moment and will be off doing their own thing the next. Setting boundaries early on and being consistent with training will prevent a St. Bernard from taking over. St. Bernards are stubborn and will require treats, rewards, and praise to obey.
St. Bernards are not a highly active breed, but still, require daily walks to maintain their health and mental happiness. St. Bernards also love to run and should be given the opportunity to do so a few times a week. St. Bernards are at risk of overheating during the warmer months, and should not be left outside for long periods of time or expected to be active outdoors. St. Bernards love the snow and will play for hours in it.
St. Bernards generally live between 8 to 10 years. The breed has many potential health concerns including bloat, hip dysplasia, epilepsy, osteosarcoma, entropion and more.
A St. Bernard is a wonderful pet that adores humans. If you have the time, space, money, and energy for a giant breed, a St. Bernard could be the gentle giant for you.


Transport the king and queen to their tower with this Wooden Train. Featuring four highly detailed carriages, your child's imagination can run wild. The carriages are magnetic, so they can be attached to each other and can be interchanged with the trains included in our Medieval Train Set.