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#include "cache.h"
#include "cache-tree.h"
#include "tree.h"
#include "blob.h"
#include "commit.h"
#include "tag.h"
#include "tree-walk.h"

const char *tree_type = "tree";

static int read_one_entry_opt(const unsigned char *sha1, const char *base, int baselen, const char *pathname, unsigned mode, int stage, int opt)
{
	int len;
	unsigned int size;
	struct cache_entry *ce;

	if (S_ISDIR(mode))
		return READ_TREE_RECURSIVE;

	len = strlen(pathname);
	size = cache_entry_size(baselen + len);
	ce = xcalloc(1, size);

	ce->ce_mode = create_ce_mode(mode);
	ce->ce_flags = create_ce_flags(stage);
	ce->ce_namelen = baselen + len;
	memcpy(ce->name, base, baselen);
	memcpy(ce->name + baselen, pathname, len+1);
	hashcpy(ce->sha1, sha1);
	return add_cache_entry(ce, opt);
}

static int read_one_entry(const unsigned char *sha1, const char *base, int baselen, const char *pathname, unsigned mode, int stage, void *context)
{
	return read_one_entry_opt(sha1, base, baselen, pathname, mode, stage,
				  ADD_CACHE_OK_TO_ADD|ADD_CACHE_SKIP_DFCHECK);
}

/*
 * This is used when the caller knows there is no existing entries at
 * the stage that will conflict with the entry being added.
 */
static int read_one_entry_quick(const unsigned char *sha1, const char *base, int baselen, const char *pathname, unsigned mode, int stage, void *context)
{
	return read_one_entry_opt(sha1, base, baselen, pathname, mode, stage,
				  ADD_CACHE_JUST_APPEND);
}

static int read_tree_1(struct tree *tree, struct strbuf *base,
		       int stage, const struct pathspec *pathspec,
		       read_tree_fn_t fn, void *context)
{
	struct tree_desc desc;
	struct name_entry entry;
	unsigned char sha1[20];
	int len, oldlen = base->len;
	enum interesting retval = entry_not_interesting;

	if (parse_tree(tree))
		return -1;

	init_tree_desc(&desc, tree->buffer, tree->size);

	while (tree_entry(&desc, &entry)) {
		if (retval != all_entries_interesting) {
			retval = tree_entry_interesting(&entry, base, 0, pathspec);
			if (retval == all_entries_not_interesting)
				break;
			if (retval == entry_not_interesting)
				continue;
		}

		switch (fn(entry.sha1, base->buf, base->len,
			   entry.path, entry.mode, stage, context)) {
		case 0:
			continue;
		case READ_TREE_RECURSIVE:
			break;
		default:
			return -1;
		}

		if (S_ISDIR(entry.mode))
			hashcpy(sha1, entry.sha1);
		else if (S_ISGITLINK(entry.mode)) {
			struct commit *commit;

			commit = lookup_commit(entry.sha1);
			if (!commit)
				die("Commit %s in submodule path %s%s not found",
				    sha1_to_hex(entry.sha1),
				    base->buf, entry.path);

			if (parse_commit(commit))
				die("Invalid commit %s in submodule path %s%s",
				    sha1_to_hex(entry.sha1),
				    base->buf, entry.path);

			hashcpy(sha1, commit->tree->object.sha1);
		}
		else
			continue;

		len = tree_entry_len(&entry);
		strbuf_add(base, entry.path, len);
		strbuf_addch(base, '/');
		retval = read_tree_1(lookup_tree(sha1),
				     base, stage, pathspec,
				     fn, context);
		strbuf_setlen(base, oldlen);
		if (retval)
			return -1;
	}
	return 0;
}

int read_tree_recursive(struct tree *tree,
			const char *base, int baselen,
			int stage, const struct pathspec *pathspec,
			read_tree_fn_t fn, void *context)
{
	struct strbuf sb = STRBUF_INIT;
	int ret;

	strbuf_add(&sb, base, baselen);
	ret = read_tree_1(tree, &sb, stage, pathspec, fn, context);
	strbuf_release(&sb);
	return ret;
}

static int cmp_cache_name_compare(const void *a_, const void *b_)
{
	const struct cache_entry *ce1, *ce2;

	ce1 = *((const struct cache_entry **)a_);
	ce2 = *((const struct cache_entry **)b_);
	return cache_name_stage_compare(ce1->name, ce1->ce_namelen, ce_stage(ce1),
				  ce2->name, ce2->ce_namelen, ce_stage(ce2));
}

int read_tree(struct tree *tree, int stage, struct pathspec *match)
{
	read_tree_fn_t fn = NULL;
	int i, err;

	/*
	 * Currently the only existing callers of this function all
	 * call it with stage=1 and after making sure there is nothing
	 * at that stage; we could always use read_one_entry_quick().
	 *
	 * But when we decide to straighten out git-read-tree not to
	 * use unpack_trees() in some cases, this will probably start
	 * to matter.
	 */

	/*
	 * See if we have cache entry at the stage.  If so,
	 * do it the original slow way, otherwise, append and then
	 * sort at the end.
	 */
	for (i = 0; !fn && i < active_nr; i++) {
		const struct cache_entry *ce = active_cache[i];
		if (ce_stage(ce) == stage)
			fn = read_one_entry;
	}

	if (!fn)
		fn = read_one_entry_quick;
	err = read_tree_recursive(tree, "", 0, stage, match, fn, NULL);
	if (fn == read_one_entry || err)
		return err;

	/*
	 * Sort the cache entry -- we need to nuke the cache tree, though.
	 */
	cache_tree_free(&active_cache_tree);
	qsort(active_cache, active_nr, sizeof(active_cache[0]),
	      cmp_cache_name_compare);
	return 0;
}

struct tree *lookup_tree(const unsigned char *sha1)
{
	struct object *obj = lookup_object(sha1);
	if (!obj)
		return create_object(sha1, alloc_tree_node());
	return object_as_type(obj, OBJ_TREE, 0);
}

int parse_tree_buffer(struct tree *item, void *buffer, unsigned long size)
{
	if (item->object.parsed)
		return 0;
	item->object.parsed = 1;
	item->buffer = buffer;
	item->size = size;

	return 0;
}

int parse_tree(struct tree *item)
{
	 enum object_type type;
	 void *buffer;
	 unsigned long size;

	if (item->object.parsed)
		return 0;
	buffer = read_sha1_file(item->object.sha1, &type, &size);
	if (!buffer)
		return error("Could not read %s",
			     sha1_to_hex(item->object.sha1));
	if (type != OBJ_TREE) {
		free(buffer);
		return error("Object %s not a tree",
			     sha1_to_hex(item->object.sha1));
	}
	return parse_tree_buffer(item, buffer, size);
}

void free_tree_buffer(struct tree *tree)
{
	free(tree->buffer);
	tree->buffer = NULL;
	tree->size = 0;
	tree->object.parsed = 0;
}

struct tree *parse_tree_indirect(const unsigned char *sha1)
{
	struct object *obj = parse_object(sha1);
	do {
		if (!obj)
			return NULL;
		if (obj->type == OBJ_TREE)
			return (struct tree *) obj;
		else if (obj->type == OBJ_COMMIT)
			obj = &(((struct commit *) obj)->tree->object);
		else if (obj->type == OBJ_TAG)
			obj = ((struct tag *) obj)->tagged;
		else
			return NULL;
		if (!obj->parsed)
			parse_object(obj->sha1);
	} while (1);
}

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Al Quba, Al Qubbah o El Gubba () es una ciudad ubicada en el este de Libia. Fue la capital del distrito de Al Quba, que desde 2007 es parte del distrito de Derna.

Con una población de 24.631 hacia 2006, siendo la ciudad más importante entre Al Baida y Derna.

Residentes notables
Aguilah Issa, nacido en Al Quba, es el presidente de Libia desde agosto de 2014.

El 20 de febrero de 2015 un grupo de hombres leales al Estado Islámico detonaron tres bombas en Al Quba apuntando a una gasolinera, una estación de policía, y la casa del presidente de Issa. Estos ataques dejaron 40 fallecidos.

Referencias

Enlaces externos

Localidades de Libia

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DHAKA: Police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at hundreds of hardline Islamists who attacked minority Muslims in northern Bangladesh, leaving at least 25 people injured, officials said Wednesday.
The clashes erupted Tuesday night after days of tensions over a planned convention of the Ahmadi Muslim minority community in the town of Ahmadnagar. Majority Sunni Muslim groups demanded the event be cancelled.
Hardline Islamists do not consider the Ahmadis to be Muslim and have called for them to be banned. The 100,000 Ahmadis in Bangladesh have faced repeated attacks and are often barred from establishing mosques. The group is banned in Pakistan.
Police said several Sunni groups have been holding protests against the Ahmadis' local convention, scheduled to start in just over a week.
"Some 700-800 men wielding sticks and batons marched towards Ahmadnagar and clashed with the Ahmadis," local police chief Abu Akkas said.
Police fired rubber bullets and tear gas to "maintain law and order", he told AFP, adding that at least 20 police and five Ahmadis were injured.
Ahmadi community spokesman Ahmad Tabshir Choudhury said at least seven of the Muslim minority were injured, three critically.
The last few decades have seen a number of attacks targeting Ahmadi Muslims in Bangladesh.
In 1999, a bomb ripped through an Ahmadi mosque in the southern city of Khulna, killing at least eight worshippers.
In 2015 a suicide blast by a suspected Islamist extremist at an Ahmadi mosque in the northwestern town of Bagmara wounded three people.
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack, but the authorities blamed the homegrown militant group Jamayetul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), which is accused of killing scores of religious minorities including Hindus, Christians, Sufi Muslims and Shiites.


The management of connections has been a facet of service for as lengthy as service purchases have actually existed. On one of the most standard level, Partnership Monitoring has to do with communication with customers. From a broader point of view one can take into consideration staff members, distributors as well as customers as customers, the workers being the interior clients of the company. Connection Administration deals with the therapy and also administration of collaborations, connections, linkages as well as chains in between service entities.
For the purposes of this paper, we watch Connection Management (RM) as an aware as well as planned task. It would certainly be misdirecting to recommend that there have actually not been connections in organisation or any kind of focus on relationships by companies. Nonetheless, the drive of RM, as clarified in recent times, indicate a much more tactical as well as strategic strategy to concentrating on the client as opposed to a relentless concentrate on the competitors.
After the financial decline of the 90s, lots of companies started to analyze the feasible benefits to be acquired from much less settlement strong-arming, closeness to providers as well as the establishment of useful connections with strategic stakeholders. This does not suggest that RM was established in the United States, or has actually not existed prior to then; the Japanese had actually refined RM and also value-concretisation right into an art kind on the basis of social framework as well as common creed.
RM itself has not just several kinds however numerous degrees. The maker has his distributors and the end customers as his clients; the merchant has the producers and the end individuals as his clients, and also maker, the supplier as well as every company with a tactical or strategic agenda have interior consumers.
There have been a number of different sub types of Partnership Administration presented by authors, marketers and organisation pundits, beginning with the most well-known Consumer Connection Management (Buttle, 2004; Kracklauer, Mills & Seifert, 2004) to Customer Centricity (Gummesson, 2008); Collaborative Client Partnership Administration (Kracklauer, Mills & Seifert, 2004); Supply Chain Relationship Administration (Kracklauer, Mills & Seifert, 2004), Integrated Supply Chain Connection Management (Kracklauer, Mills & Seifert, 2004), and more. Hines (2006) delineates three sorts of relationships: the tactical alliance, the functional collaboration and the discriminatory collaborations. Donaldson & O'Toole (2007) details 4 sorts of connections: partnership, friendship, adversarial and also detachment. Our conversation here centres on 4 parts of Client Partnership Administration: Consumer Recognition, Customer Attraction, Customer Retention and also Client Development; every one of which, for the objectives of this paper, we will take into consideration every one of these under the blanket term Partnership Monitoring; Partnership Advertising, the administration of, not the teamwork with customers; the last being the job of partnership administration, is not within the scope of this paper however because from a theoretical point of view, the distinction in between both might not be as simplified and also significant, it may be stated or talked about in passing.
Commonly, RM was seksitreffit a task (or non-activity) that involved a digital customer database of an organisation's clients or customers, which reports on customer buying behavior. Contemporarily, RM dives much deeper than this: undertaking extensive study on clients and customer practices and also making use of the outcome of such research to (re)style service culture. RM, at its strategic level, advocates for an organisation society with a concentrated concentrate on the customer rather than on the items seksitreffit or the sales, but what appears to be the greatest secret weapon of and in RM is loyalty. The customer-centric concentration in business partnerships in recent times has actually compelled a relocation towards shared objectives and shared benefits, and also for this to function there needs to be dedication; each celebration being dedicated to their personal goals seksitreffi but likewise to the shared goals; each celebration having the capability to perform their responsibilities as well as believing and counting, having a certain as well as favorable assumption that the other celebration will act within the ambits of the contract.


Back at the end of January, I introduced my Christmas MVP handwoven poncho... but I didn't know which hands had woven it. Well, the wait is finally over, and I'm thrilled to share the artist behind this beauty: Jennifer Miner of Wyethwood Weavings!
Now that I can stalk all the fabulosity on her website, I'm even more in love with the brand. Sometimes handmade items can skew too cutesy or rustic to be versatile, but these are truly sophisticated pieces that will look equally chic in full bohemian Free People mode as they will with a minimalist urban nomad ensemble.
Definitely take a click over to Jennifer's store and take a look around - Mothers' Day is coming soon!
Special thanks to my fabulous photographer friend Qi Wong, who is a truly kind and sweet person in addition to being a severely talented force with a camera.


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Your business could be customer-centric or, service-oriented however big or small, or how old the enterprise is, achieving the purpose for which you are running an organization is important. Your business location, your core objectives, and values, and ultimately the business profit that you desire to achieve all depend upon how well your goal is set. Your business keeps moving in the right direction when goals are set and there is a frequent review to assess where you are as a business, your profitability. The strategies that should be dynamic enough to accommodate minor changes to keep your goals ongoing basis.
Setting smaller goals on a shorter time span is useful for achieving easily when you have trouble achieving long-term goals, set smart goals and gives the best to achieve them on a regular basis.
Having a money makeover is a good idea to concentrate on the business goals, limiting unnecessary expenses is the best way to reassess your goals and achieve them.
You read about the software industry and cyber security and wonder about the safety of our assets. There is no option now, all the banking services are online these days, whether you still like the old-fashioned personal banking visits. Trading, transactions and banking transfers of money are all operations done online only.
The role of cybersecurity is very significant now. Most banks have online banking with security protocols in place. They have introduced many security features that are mind-boggling. From one-time password and QR codes that are available in some parts of the world, we have facial live recognition using retina scanning and video identification. These features ensure that any transaction that happens in our account is completed in real time and under the watchful eyes of the cybersecurity team.
This should make you feel better but actually, it does make you wonder bout about your readiness for the future. Are you sure that you are well prepared for a virtual future? Check the security system on the computer and the passwords on the bank accounts! See that you have the latest anti-phishing tools and anti-hacking systems in place. You must take care of using more complicated passwords on the bank accounts and of course, do not use the most often used 'abcdef' or your short name and date of birth. These are so common that any hacker with some knowledge about your account will be able to hack the account after some trial and error. Another aspect is to change the password as often as you can so that it is not easy to crack the code on the various accounts that you have. Do not write down these passwords anywhere easily accessible.
If you are so particular about the security and safety of the accounts then you will be happy to use the QProfit System for trading. This is one of the few online software trading systems that is particular about the security of the program. They have the latest security protocols in place and your data- that includes your personal details, banking details and the details of the trading account completely private and safe. If you want to see its review, then follow the link provided here. This program has been created with attention to even the smallest detail. Rest assured that the system makes the most efficient use of robotic software while trading signals are isolated from signals from all over the world. Use a trading program after you are convinced about the efficiency and security aspects and you will not regret it for a moment.
Every business organization's success always depends on the customers. The success of a business without its customer's satisfaction is uncertain. Nowadays business organizations realize the value of customers, so they have brought about a lot of changes in customer care policies and them from time to time implement them for improving customer satisfaction. The satisfied customers are actually long term asset for your business growth.
The customer care service is the policies of the organization that stands for the satisfaction of the customers. The policy should include all factors which are related to customers like how to treat customers, how to handle complaints, how to provide other services such as parking, and billing problems and so on.
At the initial stage of any business, the employer always makes policies for the smooth running of the organization. But as the business becomes stable he/ she should realize that their customers should be the focal point of the business. So every customer service policy should address the credible aspect of customer experience, that means it should include, how to handles your different types of customers, how quickly you can solve the customer problems, how to handle a busy business day, is your return policy is fair enough. Every good customer care policy should include the ways to maintain the customer- friendly relationship that will automatically improve the sales of the business.
Employees are a very important part of the business firm. They can make positive and negative impacts on a business organization. So when you recruiting your employees, you should inquire them about what is the essential quality needed to provide better customer care. If the answer is positive, he/ she can give the best care to the customers. After the recruitment process, then as a good employer, you should train them on the policies of customer care. The most popular training programmes are role-playing, this will provide a clear idea about the importance of the employee-customer relationship. Moreover, the on the job training process also helps the employee to fit in the new environment and also help to perform well.
Customer satisfaction surveys provide data regarding the customer's satisfaction with the services provided. We can measure the customer's satisfaction levels through surveys, focused group discussions or through store comment box service etc. The employer should review these complaints and new plans to be implemented to resolve these complaints. This will generate goodwill on your business, thereby profit will be improved.
Get ready for the crypto revolution!
Life has become so easy after technological advancements and the digital revolution. The objective of every new formulation is improving the standard of human life and enabling effective problem-solving. Already, the world is flooded with different capital currencies and now, Cryptocurrencies are added to the list. Thanks to Satoshi Nakamoto, who made virtual trading possible by successfully launching the first cryptocurrency, bitcoin.
What makes crypto stand out among conventional currencies?
Cryptocurrency is actually a virtual or a digit asset, which deploys cryptography to accredit, verify, and secure transactions peer to peer.
The traditional banking currencies are centralized whereas the cryptos are decentralized currencies. The blockchain technology serves as the financial database, which digitally acknowledges every transfer, hence ensuring authenticity and integrity. The success of the blockchain technology made other financial units to adopt the same in their sector.
Bitcoin is the very first and the most successful cryptocurrency till now. Ethereum, litecoin are other notable ones. These currencies have no intrinsic value and hence the price fluctuates according to the changing global market.
The major benefit of cryptos is they don't need third parties to enable transfer, hence brokerage bucks are saved. But, miners play a major role in transferring currencies over the network. They fortify the legitimacy of the transaction and add the node to the database, thereby joining the blockchain.
The virtual currencies are exchanged for fiat currencies like dollars, Euros, and others with the aid of trading Software like Ethereum code. Want to know the technical background of the software? read more about Ethereum code in its exclusive website.
The transactions can't be reversed and the identity of the sender and the receiver are protected.
Transactions are super fast! It doesn't matter whether we are transferring coins to a next-door friend or a stranger in the other part of the earth. It is verified and sent in seconds.
Endnote: The rise of cryptos, especially bitcoins has created enthusiasm among the online traders. This will open gates for the development and usage of other cryptocurrencies. This is truly a revolution. A proper structured network and monitoring can put the digital currencies ahead of conventional currencies. Anything that saves time and lessens human burden acquire red carpet welcome. Let's adapt the virtual currencies and make use of the most for the betterment of online trading and the global economy.
Share market is a platform to make money in small and long-terms, it includes a public stock exchange as well as stock, shares are one of the best short and long-term investments in the financial marketplace. People who invested in shares will get returns in two types like annual basis and long-term capital growth. The money earned through share market tax is supposed to be taxable and needs to pay the brokerage for the trading agenesis as well, Based on the share price and trading the brokerage will be added. Investing in stocks, shares and other securities is speculative. When trading in stocks shares and other securities your capital is at risk, Figure out your investment goals.
Find your investingstyle & strategy.
Risk Tolerance: It is a psychological trait and it is influenced by education, income and wealth as these increases, your risk also increases. During the period of financial uncertainty, the investor who can retain a cool head and follows an analytical decision process invariably comes out ahead.
Control Your Emotions: The biggest obstacle faced by the investor is an inability to control one's emotion and make logical decisions some people can feel negative about the market and some people can think positively as well. An individual should have an exit strategy before buying the security and execute the strategy unemotionally.
Few important areas you should be familiar before investing, they are financial metrics and definitions, popular methods of stock selection and timing, stock market order types, different types of investment accounts.
Avoid Leverages: Leverage is a tool either good nor bad. However, it is a tool best used after you gain experience in your decision-making abilities. Always limit your risk when you are starting out to the long-term investment.
Setting goals are important for business, strategically setting certain financial decisions is important, financing and working capital requirements are two important facets of business that is often ignored. Prancing to get the capital and working capital for the business to run successfully requires a lot of meticulous planning and goal setting, and continuous monitoring and review will help the company to grow on the right path. Pulling the reins when things get chaotic and suddenly the leadership team realizes that that is way beyond the set target and goals, is a result of improper planning.
Engaging the employees in the common target of the company is important, find out more, from the recent success of the top business and, smaller enterprises, where the common factor is the best employee engaging company.
Without a decent framework set up, it's hard to monitor charge card expenses that eventually influence your primary concern. Continue reading to find a few systems to handle proprietorship.
The most imperative stage an independent company can assume to ensure bank cards are utilized viably is to put up a verification responsibility framework. This means the world from pre-endorsement of all Mastercard expenditures, to thorough requirement of receipts, to generating charge cards from the individuals who don't report totally and with receipts on time.
While providing everybody with a charge card may appear like a simple activity, it can prompt a useless, costly framework, and a genuine absence of control and responsibility. Numerous organizations, particularly with business people, repay for organization expenses on individual Mastercards with amazing responsibility i.e., no repayment, no receipt.
It is useful, be that as it may, to have clear guidelines with respect to who gets the bank card. This can help stay away from perplexity and alleviate awful emotions from workers who might want a card, yet are not qualified.
Each business ought to have clear approaches concerning expenditure, which includes the costs that can be entered on the cards, how much workers can spend and how regularly they can utilize their cards. It's imperative to expressly state the arrangement, and have each worker who is issued a card to read and put their signatures. After which, a duplicate can be provided for the card holder's reference.
In the event that your business doesn't have a plainly expressed strategy set up, it can turn out to be simple for Visa clients to legitimize any cost, even those you didn't plan to cover. With a few cards, you can put singular confinements for every worker.
Numerous business charge cards enable you to set up notifications that are received as content or email every time an exchange happens. You can likewise exploit on the web as well as cell phone saving money to see up-to-the-minute record action. It's implied that you should survey every announcement to ensure everything is a charge that you have approved.
While Visas are anything but difficult to utilize, they're not generally the best decision, particularly for huge consumptions that can't be forked over the required funds previously intrigue kicks in. Despite the fact that it requires an additional push to anchor an advance from the banking institution or other loaning organization, it's sensible to do so regularly, as the rate of interest on charge cards is normally greater than such anchored instruments, as said prior.
Innovation is the creativity which we bring into our business. We should think very creative to attract the customers or clients and to withstand in the business markets against the competitors. Innovation is something which should be geared up from the inner heart. Innovation is a needed one for any business for giving advertisements or promoting the business products to the people. There are many automated trading robots available in the market to help the businessmen. We should keep in mind some points to implement innovation in the business. Let us discuss what are they on this blog.
To be innovative we should be very curious about gathering more and more information about the business products. Because the technology is changing rapidly and so the businessmen should keep a track on the technology changes and try to implement them in their own business. Gathering information from other is the most important way to develop creativity in us.
We should think wisely at sometimes while running a business. We should not everything in a business blindly. We should recognize the opportunities and think about what can be done to attract the customers and how it should be done in an innovative way. The opportunities will make us be more and more innovative. So we should use the chances we get in our life to show off our innovation and creativity and reach greater heights.
The thinking level should be very high to bring innovation into a business. We should always think smarter and look broader so that we will stand at the top position before the other beating competitors. It is in our hands to use our creativity to make our business worldwide. We should think in all ways and then decide which will suit our business well. We should never go in a single way and we have to find the multiple ways to achieve success. Innovation is one of the finest keys to unlock our business life and achieve a massive success.
The customers are the most innovative people than the businessmen. They will expect much from us and it will be very helpful for us to improve our business. We can get many ideas from them and execute them in an innovative manner. If the customers find ourselves improving, they will keep supporting us. So the customers are the main reason for our growth in business life.
Thus conclude that every businessman should try to improve themselves by thinking creatively and wisely.


Growing up, I was always fascinated by magic. Anything that was the tiniest bit mystical, I was totally obsessed with. I don't know that I really loved the tricks of it all, but I wanted to know how it was done. I was the kid who analyzed every single movement and tried to outsmart the magician. For the record: that rarely happened.
But someone who I gave up on trying to figure out was David Copperfield. For almost 54 years, the illusionist has been shocking us with his ground-breaking tricks. There's a reason he grossed over $4 billion, more than any other solo entertainer in history.
Copperfield had a ton of iconic tricks, including making the Statue of Liberty disappear (WHAT!!), escaping a raft that was dropped into Niagara Falls while his arms and legs were restrained, cutting himself with a laser, and making his audience disappear.
For years, Copperfield has truly made people believe in magic. Even staunch non-believers have had to consider that maybe, just maybe, the illusionist really was dealing with powers beyond our knowledge.
However, in a lawsuit filed by former audience members, Copperfield was forced to reveal at least one of his iconic tricks, and it's something we've wanted to know for years.
Gavin Cox, a British man who visited Las Vegas in 2013, says he was severely injured during Copperfield's trick known as "Lucky #13" which is when he makes audience members disappear from the stage, and then reappear for the show's finale.
"What he wanted to do for his birthday was come to America, come to Las Vegas, go to the MGM Grand and see his idol perform," Cox's lawyer Benedict Morelli said.
Instead, Cox found himself in the hospital after the trick went awry.
"My client was put in a position where he was doing things that he didn't know he was going to do and he was injured as a result… you know, people just don't trip and get as injured as he got," Morelli said.
According to Cox's lawyer, his client suffered a traumatic brain injury as well as injuries to his spine and shoulder. He said his medical bills now total $1.3 million.
Getting Copperfield to reveal the secrets behind his disappearing audience was no easy task. Understandably, the famed illusionist didn't want to give away the behind-the-scenes details about his act, even though it hasn't been performed in years.
But Morelli argued that it was crucial to the case. He asked that Copperfield take the stand so that it could be made clear how Lucky #13 is done.
"It's important for me to examine him so that the jury can hear how the illusion is done," Morelli said. "I'm going to be quizzing him in a very pointed way about exactly what happened and why my client was put in a position to be seriously injured."
Copperfield did appear in court, and he outlined how he and his stagehands decided who to pick for the illusion. Everyone is studied at the show, and audience members are chosen based off perceived capability.
The trick itself involves the audience members running down a dark, uneven "obstacle course," as Morelli describes it, only ushered by stagehands with flashlights. They have 60 to 90 seconds to get through the corridor, which includes doors, corners, and through a kitchen at the MGM Grand resort.
Morelli said audience members are not told in advance what to expect, and that they are often unprepared when it comes to the proper footwear.
Copperfield objected to that point.
The plaintiff's original complaint says that's how he was injured.
"During the trick, Plaintiff was injured, when he was hurried with no guidance or instruction through a dark area under construction with cement dust and debris causing him to slip and fall," the complaint filed in 2014 said.
The lawsuit is still ongoing, but it's already a massive victory for Morelli that Copperfield was forced to reveal the magic behind his trick.
That being said, it's not the only time big tricks have had their secrets unveiled.
Harry Houdini, the most famous magician to ever live, first performed this iconic trick in 1912. He was chained, hung upside down, and submerged in a tank of water while their feet are locked to the top of the tank. Houdini's plan was to escape, but of course no one though it would happen. It did, though, and minds were blown.
To start, you do have to be in good shape. But you get a little help from your assistants. As they go to lock the tank shut, they also remove the pin from the hinge, which means it can be pushed open with the magician's feet. There's also a strategically placed key in the tank, which unlocks the very loose restraints.
In addition to making his audience disappear, Copperfield also did the same with the Statue of Liberty. His intention was to remind everyone "how precious liberty is and how easily it can be lost. I can show with magic how we take our freedom for granted."
The trick was broadcast on television, and it blew everyone's minds. Copperfield placed a large screen in front of the famed statue. When the screen dropped, Lady Liberty was nowhere to be found. A helicopter showed spotlights passing through the statue. It was pretty amazing.
But how did he manage to do it? He promised there were no camera tricks, but obviously the Statue of Liberty didn't actually disappear.
Lady Liberty was hiding behind one of the towers when the curtain lifts up originally, and when it drops, the bright lights all around make it impossible to see.
Everyone assumes that the lights are those around the statue, so when spotlights go through the presumed location, it seems as though it has vanished. However, what really happened is that the lights on Liberty Island were turned off, and a separate platform of lights is turned on.
But it takes a little more than a platform of lights to make the trick happen. The entire audience gets moved!
When the sheet is lifted, the stage Copperfield and the audience are standing on shifts to the right, blocking the statue from view. The loud music playing on stage covers up the noise and vibration of the moving stage.
Pretty incredible that Copperfield and his team were able to pull off such an amazing feat!
And if you love that magic, then you'll love this!


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Omnivore Appoints Former FairWarning Executive as Chief Operating Officer and Opens Tampa Bay Corporate Headquarters
Dan Singer Brings Operations and Finance Expertise to Leading Restaurant Digital Platform Team
CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnivore, the restaurant industry's leading digital connectivity platform, announced today that Dan Singer has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer. The appointment, along with a new corporate headquarters near Tampa Florida, comes as a result of the company tripling its share of restaurant locations to over 19,000, and will serve as the baseline for ensuring strong customer support, efficiencies and similar growth in 2020.
Dan Singer joins Omnivore as the company's new Chief Operating Officer.
Singer served for nearly 8 years as Vice President of Finance for FairWarning, a global privacy company. While at FairWarning, Singer led the Finance, Legal, IT, and Sales Operations teams and was part of the $60 million growth equity investment from Mainsail Partners in June of 2018. His strategic approach and operational leadership in growing companies will be his focus as Omnivore continues to scale.
"I have been impressed with Omnivore's solid strategic growth and progressive performance as they help restaurants break through technology barriers," said Singer. "I am excited to be working with Mike Wior and the team as we take the company into its next phase of growth with operational excellence."
Omnivore's growth has come from multiple digital categories such as labor management, reservation management, online ordering, kiosks and pay at the table. However, Omnivore's ecommerce platform for restaurants, Menu Management System (MMS), has accelerated its growth as well as the company's app partners and restaurant partners growth. MMS enables restaurants to take full control of their ecommerce strategy while reducing friction with technology providers such as 3rd party delivery, online ordering, search engine ordering, social media ordering, kiosk ordering, and others that rely on digital menus with a need for the order to be directly injected into the restaurant's point of sale (POS) system.
"Myself and several members on the board have had the opportunity to get to know Dan, and there is tremendous value in his expertise and insight," said Chris Sullivan, Chairman of the Board for Omnivore. "Omnivore is in a strong position as the team executes the 2020 plan, and now having the headquarters in the Tampa Bay Area will create even better efficiencies with resources and talent."
Restaurants continue to elevate their digital strategies as part of their growth plans but it comes with complexity of integration and access to the fast evolving technologies and functionalities. Omnivore is well-positioned to help restaurants vet, identify, and most importantly quickly deploy these solutions to drive growth, optimize operations and minimize expenses.
"Restaurant technology is going through a stage of rapid evolution and deployment in the industry, new tools to manage this change is becoming a key element to building a sustainable and flexible technology strategy. Omnivore is extremely proud to be first to market with an integration platform that directly addresses these new challenges," said Mike Wior, CEO of Omnivore. "We're pleased to have Dan's trusted leadership to help grow the company and deliver consistent results as Omnivore continues to bring added value to our restaurant clients and their guests."
About Omnivore
Omnivore empowers restaurant brands to digitize their guest and operational experience in a meaningful and sustainable way. We deliver an end-to-end suite of solutions built on data and insights that help optimize the essential elements of the digital restaurant experience; online ordering, pay at table, 3rd party delivery, kiosk/digital menu, reservations, loyalty, inventory, labor and analytics. All of these solutions completely integrate into the restaurant POS system for operational efficiency, future agility and leveraging of data. For more information, visit Omnivore.io.
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W. Harold Petersen grew up outside the small town of Council Bluffs, Iowa. When Harold was just a boy, his father became afflicted with a chronic condition causing pain in his back which lasted for years, and resulted in total disablement and the loss of the family's dairy farm. The Petersen family struggled financially for many years as W. Harold Petersen witnessed the horrors of disability, and experienced its widespread effects first-hand. He has made it his lifelong goal to make certain that his story echoes throughout the insurance world. He has vowed to help as many people as possible in protecting their incomes against the devastating effects of unforeseen disablement.
With that purpose in mind, Petersen International Underwriters markets its products through licensed insurance professionals, helping them realize the crucial fact that to have one's income underinsured is as dangerous as not being insured at all. Eventual financial ruin is the ultimate outcome. Through education, training and marketing support, PIU reaches-out to all insurance advisors, providing them with the proper tools to help their clients protect their hard-earned paychecks.
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The domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is a government scheme that makes the installation of renewables more attractive to homeowners. Under the scheme, those with renewable heating technologies are paid back for the heat they generate.
The incentive is appealing because it helps those installing renewables recoup what they spent on buying and installing the technologies in the first place. The payback tariff varies by technology, so it is best to assess your energy usage and the capital cost to work out which will give you the best payback. The Renewable Heat Incentive calculator can help you work this out.
How Does the Renewable Heat Incentive Work?
Homeowners install eligible renewable technology (see more on which renewables are covered below), and are paid back for the heat generated, less any energy input to produce that heat. For example, heat pumps are eligible, but use electricity so this will be deducted (in kWh) from the heat output.
RHI returns are dictated by a tariff which varies by technology type. The tariff rates also vary according to when you install your renewable technology (the rates are updated quarterly).
You will be paid back on a quarterly basis for seven years. The rate applicable at the time the system is commissioned will continue for the duration of the contract (the full seven years).
Which Types of Renewable Technology are Covered by RHI?
Whichever renewable technology you use, it must be certified by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) and meet the right European standards. If you use an accredited supplier/installer, this should be a given, but ensure they provide you with an MCS certificate on installation.
Unfortunately, you can't necessarily seek RHI returns for all the heat generated by your renewables — there are restrictions over what the heat can be used for.
Biomass and heat pumps must be used for space heating or space and domestic water heating.
Solar thermal can only be used for domestic hot water.
Domestic hot water uses include water used for washing and heating, but not for heating swimming pools.
Biomass boilers can be used for space and water heating, but unlike biomass pellet stoves, cannot be used to generate heat to cook food.
What is the Tariff for Each Renewable Option?
To find the historical tariff (for RHI applications made before 1 April 2017) visit Ofgem.
Your Energy Performance Certificate (the certificate produced when a home is constructed, let or sold) will advise on the best choice of renewable for your home. You should also research your options as factors specific to your site could affect you choice (such as orientation to the sun and available space for installation).
The Renewable Heat Incentive Calculator can also be used to assess your choices and inform you of the expected RHI return for your choice.
Solar water systems use solar collectors to heat up water by running water through glass tubes, before pumping it through a coil to your cylinder. They are commonly installed on a south-facing pitched roof.
Solar thermal panels can produce up to 60% of a home's annual hot water requirements. In practice this means 70-90% from April to September, and 25-50% or so during other months, so you would need another system to bridge the gap and provide space heating.
Installation cost: A typical 4kW, 4m² installation including a new cylinder would cost around £5,000 for a two panel flat plate system and around £6,000 for a similar capacity evacuated tube system.
A ground source heat pump circulates a mixture of water and anti-freeze around a loop of pipe buried in your garden. Heat from the ground (at 2m deep, the earth stays at a relatively stable 8-12°C) is absorbed into the fluid and then passes through a heat exchanger into the heat pump, which feeds the system through a buffer tank.
Heat pumps are powered by electricity. As such, the amount used to generate the heat will be deducted from your overall heat output.
The Coefficient of Performance (CoP) is the ratio of heat output over the electrical input. The Seasonal Performance Factor (SPF) is the measure of a heat pump's performance and is the average CoP of a heat pump over the heating season. The higher the SPF, the more energy efficient the heat pump is. A SPF of 2.5 is required for your heat pump to qualify for RHI payments.
Installation cost: Expect to pay around £12,000-£16,000 for a four bedroom home.
Biomass boilers use a fuel source such as wood pellets or logs to generate heat. They tend to be larger than regular boilers and may require a significant amount of space for fuel storage too, so tend to be installed in homes where a plant room can be set up.
The running costs and efficacy of the system depends on the fuel you put in, and how you buy it. For instance, it's cheaper to buy in bulk and get fuel delivered loose. The fuel you use has to meet the government's low carbon and environmental targets for this heat source to be eligible for RHI. If you buy fuel from a trader registered on the Biomass Suppliers List, this shouldn't be an issue. If you create fuel from your own land you can register as a self-supplier.
Installation cost: Biomass boiler costs vary massively. The cost of log batch boilers is around £5,000-£10,000, depending on the capacity and quality. The cost of installing pellet boilers starts from around £6,000-£12,000 depending on the quality of the boiler and the complexity of the flue and pellet store.
Heat from the air gets absorbed into a fluid, which is then compressed, raising its temperature. The higher temperature is then transferred into the heating system. The external condenser unit sits in a box on the outside wall so you need space around the unit to allow for good air supply.
They rely on electricity to power the pump, and the amount of heat energy output per kW of electricity put in is measured by as a CoP. They're generally cheaper to install than ground source heat pumps but slightly less efficient.
Correct sizing is critical to overall success and again, electricity usage will be deducted from your heat output for RHI.
Installation cost: A typical 9-12kW air source heat pump system would cost from around £9,500-£11,000.
Before applying, you need to ensure you have a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) created within the last 24 months.
If you don't, you can find a local energy assessor to produce one. This looks at the energy efficiency of your home and recommends any changes you need to make with regards to heating and insulating the property.The property has to have at least a D rating. If you EPC recommends adding insulating the cavity walls or loft of your property, you must do this and have the home re-assessed before applying for RHI.
On installation of your chosen renewable, the installer will provide you with an MSC certificate which will also be needed for your application. Note that only those who have paid in part or full for their renewables will be eligible. Renewables installed with full funding from a grant are not covered by RHI.
You can then apply online through Ofgem.


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Home Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection Verdugo Swim Stadium and Glendale Community College
Verdugo Swim Stadium and Glendale Community College
Title Verdugo Swim Stadium and Glendale Community College
Photographer Schultheis, Herman.
Collection ID Herman J Schultheis Collection
Los Angeles Photographers Collection
Location/Accession N-010-048 8x10
Date Circa 1938
Notes Title supplied by cataloger.; Herman J. Schultheis was born in Aachen, Germany in 1900, and immigrated to the United States in the mid-1920s after obtaining a Ph.D. in mechanical and electrical engineering. He married Ethel Wisloh in 1936, and the pair moved to Los Angeles the following year. He worked in the film industry from the late 1930s to the mid-1940s, most notably on the animated features Fantasia and Pinocchio. His detailed notebook, documenting the special effects for Fantasia, is the subject of a 14-minute short-subject included on the film's DVD. In 1949, he started employment with Librascope as a patent engineer. Schultheis was an avid amateur photographer who traveled the world with his cameras. It was on one of these photographic exhibitions in 1955 that he disappeared in the jungles of Guatemala. His remains were discovered 18 months later. The digitized portion of this collection represents the images Schultheis took of Los Angeles and its surrounding communities after he relocated to the area in 1937.
Historical Data Glendale Junior College was founded in 1927 and operated out of Glendale Union High School at Broadway and Verdugo for two years, before moving to the Harvard School. In 1937 the current campus 1500 North Verdugo Road was completed. The school became part of the Glendale Junior College District in 1970, which became the Glendale Community College District in 1971.; Architects Postal and Postal designed the 1938 Spanish Colonial Revival style Verdugo Swim Stadium was built as in a new municipal park which included the Civic Auditorium. The building featured a 50-meter straight away, qualifying it for racing, and a intersecting wading pool. The complex was demolished in 1988 to make way for the parking lot for the auditorium.
Description People enjoy this community pool in Glendale located across the street from the new Glendale Community College buildings on Verdugo Road (visible on the hill).
Subject Verdugo Swim Stadium (Glendale, Calif.).
Glendale Community College (Glendale, Calif.).
College buildings--California--Glendale.
Community colleges--California--Glendale.
Swimming pools--California--Glendale.
Swimmers--California--Glendale.
Swimming--California--Glendale.
Municipal buildings--California--Glendale.
Architecture--California--Glendale--Spanish influences.
Lost architecture--California--Glendale.
Mountains--California, Southern.
Verdugo Mountains (Calif.).
Schultheis Collection photographs.
Credits Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation.
Sub-Collection Name Los Angeles Photographers Photo Collection


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SLO County Supervisor Adam Hill secures District 3 win
Stacy Korsgaden and Adam Hill
By CCT STAFF
San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill has secured enough votes to win reelection. Countywide, there are 3,361 ballots left to count.
On Friday, the Clerk Recorders Office released its latest tally. In District 3, Hill leads challenger Stacy Korsgaden 51 percent to 49 percent. With only 512 ballots left to count, Hill is ahead by 601 votes.
Following Wednesday's FBI raid on his county office, Hill attempted suicide and was placed on a temporary, involuntary psychiatric commitment. Hill is currently unavailable for comment.
In all three supervisor races, incumbents won the elections. In District 1, Supervisor John Peschong crushed his challenger Stephanie Shakofsky 66 percent to 34 percent.
In District 5, Supervisor Debbie Arnold won against her challenger Ellen Beraud 53 percent to 47 percent.
"I am beyond humbled and honored that my neighbors have given me another four years to serve as their voice on the Board of Supervisors," Arnold said. "This campaign has always been about delivering real results to ensure that we preserve a strong SLO County way of life. I look forward to getting back to work and fighting for the residents of our great community."
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Despite Hill's narrow victory–and may it be but a brief and fleeting one–on balance, this was a really bad week for Adam, not to mention the 3rd district. If it wasn't for CCN, we wouldn't have a clue about what has really happened and the depth of his transgressions. Expect many more shoes to drop on this in the coming weeks and months.
panflash
"Expect many more shoes to drop on this in the coming weeks and months."
Well, I wish that I could- I really, truly, sincerely do. But I don't.
I do, however, sincerely PRAY that "many more shoes" will drop, but I don't expect it. The local law enforcement community has, unfortunately, proven itself to be a complete joke. The elements of our local political community have either fostered this situation or silently allowed it to grow and fester. The local media (except for CCN) has nurtured this corruption and enabled its growth and development.
And the FBI? Oh, please- give me a break. I'm not sure why they even bothered to stick their noses in here. Just look at our pathetic national scandals that have been "overseen" by the federal "law enforcement" system.
I apologize for this eruption of cynicism. I really, truly, do. I used to have full faith and trust in our local, state and federal governmental agencies to fulfill their sworn duties and responsibilities to "preserve and protect" and serve our nation's citizens and taxpayers. But, over the years, what instead has occurred is systematic perversion of everything that this nation used to stand for.
The voters of the 3rd District just apparently re-elected a thoroughly corrupt and mentally unstable politician not only to serve on, but also to preside over, our County's Board of Supervisors. He might- MIGHT- get some sort of laughable slap on the wrist for some little transgression. But do NOT expect him to be held fully accountable for his arrogant disregard for the welfare of our people.
Again, I apologize. I really, truly, do. I wish I could still hold the optimism that TKG (thankfully) still exhibits. And I hope to Hell that the FBI will prove me to be completely wrong.
Panflash, your cynicism is understandable and well deserved, but after their raid and what Hill did in response to it, I don't see how the FBI can un-ring that bell…
Snoid
A suicidal, moody, lying, mentally unstable, depressed individual in charge of the BOS. Well good deal, keep up the good work people.
Let's pray his victory is only temporary. Again, as I've stated for years, he was not stable mentally. As I commented on 3-7-2020 in a previous CCN story, he himself would rid us of him. It was just a matter of time. He proved me right. He alone is responsible for the place he finds himself. Seems funny to me that after all of the hoopla from Mayor Harmon and her support and promotion of him, she has been extremely silent. It should be obvious to all, she has her own set of issues. May the citizens of SLO city rid us of her as well in a future election.
This ought to be an interesting year…
The voters in the the 3rd district never cease to astound me.. . I guess we now have a better idea of just how many are on the take, and how many are simply lemmings.
Mitch C
A member of the Board is required to make numerous serious decisions that effect the livelihood, physical well-being and social interactions of many citizens. It appears that Mr. Hill has some legal problems and some mental issues. It appears that he is unfit for public office. We have just elected the least competent individual – we have set the bar as low as it can go.
While mental health is no laughing matter, recent events would suggest that regardless of whatever the results may be, this man is presently unfit to fulfill duties.
obispan
After a close call, Adam's back, with the full support of the SLO Progressives, The Tribune, Dee Torres, Helios Dayspring, Gary Grossman, John Belsher, Ryan Petetit, Heidi Harmon, Dawn Addis, Andy Pease, Aaron Gomez, John Shoals, Jeff Lee, Caren Ray and all the politically selected corrupt government staff that serves those people and not you or I.
RalphKane
He can attend Board of Supervisors meetings via teleconference from the slammer…technology rules!


LightInSight is a unique new product that solves a problem many drivers have faced, without any costly equipment or installation. LightInSight is a clear windshield mounted fresnel lens for assisting drivers in seeing traffic lights that would not be in the driver's normal field of view.
Many drivers can be seen at traffic lights, scrunching down, craning their necks to see the light changes above them. LightInSight can help! It is especially helpful for taller drivers, drivers in smaller cars, drivers with mobility problems, (such as a neck or back problems) delivery vans and trucks.
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LightInSight is self-adhering, easily removable, and reusable. It is installed at the top of the windshield, using only a wet paper towel or clean rag. LightInSight is made of optical quality, flexible, vinyl and measures approximately 7" by 1 1/2". U.S. patent #6,108,141 was issued in August 2000.
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'Hill-hopping' driver crashes car on College Ave.
Erica C. Harrington and Shanon D. MurrayTHE BALTIMORE SUN
A "hill-hopping" adventure on a windy Ellicott City road Friday night left a Baltimore man in serious condition at the Maryland Shock Trauma Center, police said.
Michael Freeburger, 18, of the 400 block of S. Furrow St. in Baltimore, was in a Chevrolet Lumina traveling south on College Avenue with five other people at 11: 35 p.m. when the driver lost control of the car, drove off the road and struck a telephone pole, said Sgt. Steven Keller of the Howard County police. Keller said it was not clear who was driving.
Freeburger was in serious but stable condition yesterday, a hospital spokeswoman said.
The names and ages of the others in the car -- all from Baltimore and Anne Arundel counties -- were not available yesterday, Keller said. They were treated and released from St. Agnes Hospital the night of the incident, he said.
Keller said the group was "hill hopping" on the narrow road known as "seven hills" for its steep declines and hairpin curves. Investigation of the accident was continuing yesterday, Keller said.
College Avenue is at the center of a dispute between Ellicott City residents and the county. Howard planning and zoning officials want to have a nearby road extended to meet College Avenue, but residents said the scenic road is so dangerous that it cannot handle more traffic safely.
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NMF Roundup: ZHU and Tinashe join forces, Kygo and OneRepublic reunite + more
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It's most important day of the week: New Music Friday. With the overwhelming amount of tunes hitting the airwaves today, Dancing Astronaut has you covered with the latest edition of The Hot 25. As each week brings a succession of new music from some of electronic music's biggest artists, here's a selection of tracks that shouldn't be missed […]
Insomniac Events shares Dreamstate live stream line up
By DancingAstronaut.com on May 7, 2020 in alpha 9, arty, Christopher Lawrence, Dreamstate, Gabriel & Dresden, General, infected mushroom, insomniac, insomniac events, jason ross, Kristina Sky, Music, Paul Oakenfold, Spencer Brown
The first step on Insomniac's "road to EDC" will be their trance subsidiary Dreamstate's live streamed festival. Marking a week before EDC 2020 virtually kicks off, Dreamstate is set to warm things up on Friday, May 8, at 8 p.m. PST (11 p.m. EST). The live stream line up includes the likes of Gabriel & […]
NMF Roundup: Disclosure continue string of releases, Duck Sauce reveal 'Get to Steppin' + more
By DancingAstronaut.com on February 28, 2020 in 3LAU, a-trak, alpha 9, AlunaGeorge, andy grammer, armand van helden, Armin Van Buuren, big gigantic, Born I, brohug, caribou, Cash Cash, cautious clay, CID, clinton kane, Daecolm, disclosure, duck sauce, Example, General, Grouplove, KC Lights, kill paris, King Henry, kyozo, Le Youth, lilly mckenzie, Loud Luxury, madison mars, Martin garrix, Medasin, Mija, Music, new music friday, NMF Roundup, Penguin Prison, Prok & Fitch, Protohype, robbie rosen, Ryan Forever, Sick Individuals, sofi tukker, Sonny Fodera, Tchami, the hot 25, The Prototypes, Tom Budin, tycho, whethan, xira
NMF Roundup: Blond:ish remix Diplo and Born Dirty, ATTLAS previews forthcoming LP + more
By DancingAstronaut.com on December 6, 2019 in 3LAU, adam griffin, alex m.o.r.p.h., alpha 9, Anastasia Kristensen, attlas, aviella winder, Blond:ish, Borgeous, boris brejcha, Born Dirty, brohug, com truise, davi, diplo, Emilie Brandt, evan henzi, Gareth Emery, General, Gorgon City, haywyre, jason ross, jens kuross, Kidnap, Krafty Kuts, Kygo, Lane 8, Leo Stannard, Markus Schulz, martin solveig, Matoma, Mt. Eden, Music, new music friday, nmf, petey, reaper, Riva Starr, Robert Owens, Rosie Darling, roy woods, Seven Lions, slow magic, Talla 2XLC, The Chainsmokers, the hot 25, The Knocks, Tobtok, TOKiMONSTA, Tritonal, whipped cream, wilder woods, xira
Andrew Rayel to host Find Your Harmony showcase in Brooklyn
By DancingAstronaut.com on November 19, 2019 in alpha 9, andrew rayel, Armada Music, Avant Gardner, Find Your Harmony, General, inHARMONY, Matt Medved, Music, News
In February 2020, listeners can "find their harmony" alongside Andrew Rayel at the inHARMONY label head's Brooklyn showcase. Find Your Harmony will unite Alpha 9, Ben Nicky, Fatum, and Matt Medved under Avant Garder's roof for an evening of electronic diversion on Feb. 28. The Find Your Harmony affair builds on Rayel's recent production of a […]
Alpha 9 and Spencer Brown team up for 'No Going Back'
By DancingAstronaut.com on April 5, 2018 in alpha 9, Anjunabeats, arty, General, Music, Spencer Brown
Uplifting trance fans have a new addition to their collection of favorite tracks with Alpha 9 and Spencer Brown's newest release "No Going Back." The duo have released both an edit and extended version of the track. A mystical backdrop is infused with pulsing melodic chords and ethereal vocals to create the ultimate trance track. […]
Arty releases new upbeat tune, 'Rain'
By DancingAstronaut.com on March 30, 2018 in alpha 9, armada, arty, General, Music
Arty continues on his progressive house streak with happy new tune "Rain." The Russian producer is known for his dual production personas, Alpha9 and Arty, and he has released an impressive volume of music between the two monikers as of late. "Rain" is a bouncy track that opens to ethereal vocals and falls into an upbeat drop. […]
Alpha 9 debuts polarizing remix of Axwell & Ingrosso's 'Dreamer'
By DancingAstronaut.com on January 15, 2018 in alpha 9, arty, axwell, General, Ingrosso, Music, Remix
Alpha 9 debuted his take on Axwell & Ingrosso's "Dreamer" at Volta Club in Russia, and his remix of the track has garnered arguably a warmer reception than Axwell & Ingrosso's original take.The producer has made the vocals a secondary layer in his rendition of the song, while retaining the futuristic vibe. His remix is the perfect […]
Alpha 9 – You and I
By DancingAstronaut.com on January 12, 2018 in alpha 9, arty, ferry corsten, General, Music, Trance
Arty released the majority of his music in 2017 under his Alpha 9 trance moniker, and it is looking like a similar start for his 2018 releases. The Russian icon is back with a touching new release titled "You and I."The groovy and upbeat introduction of the song borders on commercial pop, but immediately gives way into mystical, trance-inspired […]
Arty releases trance-packed mix under his Alpha 9 moniker
By DancingAstronaut.com on January 2, 2018 in alpha 9, arty, General, Mix, Music, new year, progressive, Trance
At the very tail end of 2017, Arty pulled off a surprise by releasing an hour-long trance mix under his Alpha 9 moniker.It's been nearly a year since the Russian producer revived the Alpha 9 name and began putting out tracks like "The Night Is Ours" and "Skin." He cited creative reasons for bringing the […]
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curator, Dayton Art Institute in Dayton
Inside Look at Art Exhibitions
PRESENTED ON FEB 07, 2019
Dr. Jerry N. Smith is Chief Curator at the Dayton Art Institute. Previously working at Phoenix Art Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida, Jerry has curated more than 50 art exhibitions of diverse artists and subjects, ranging from Leonardo da Vinci to Andy Warhol, and video installations to Classical Guitars.
Betancourt's Spaces
BY CARLOS BETANCOURT
@ VOL 9 ON OCT 12, 2012
Curator and architect Carlos Betancourt creates exhibitions rich in content and beautiful, if ephemeral, spaces. His serious approach to every project makes him one of the most respected professionals in this field, with concepts ranging from contemporary art to literature. (in Spanish)
Objective: Transformation
BY JULIE BEVAN
@ VOL 3 ON JAN 30, 2016
Speaker Julie Bevan is a writer, curator, educator, and the executive director of the Nanaimo Art Gallery. During her presentation, Julie invites us to explore the powerful potential of museums and galleries as community builders and agents of change.
A New Icon for Dayton
BY KELLY SEXTON
Kelly Sexton has been involved with community and public art projects in the Dayton region for over 12 years. She is especially excited to be working with UpDayton again to create a New Icon for Dayton!
A Voyage of Influences
BY MOLLY ZAKRAJSEK
@ VOL 40 ON NOV 29, 2016
Creating public murals and illustrations Molly Z's passions. She takes us on a voyage of her influences at PechaKucha Night Chicago Volume 40.
Reimagining Works
BY TIM KAMBITSCH
@ VOL 35 ON MAY 09, 2018
Tim Kambitsch is a Dayton native with the awesome responsibility of leading the $187 million dollar building program for the Dayton Metro Library. When finished there will be 17 new, expanded or completed remodeled libraries in the Dayton area. Here he talks about one facet of that program, commissioning original art for these new buildings.
Illustrations inside and outside
BY SOPHIA DEN BREEMS
@ VOL 22 ON JAN 24, 2018
Sophia den Breems is an illustrator. Her work is in the paper, on social media, in exhibits and on the streets. She is very productive and developed a recognizable style that she uses as often and as diverse as possible.
Trying to Fit Art on a Wall
BY NICHOLAUS ARNOLD
@ VOL 38 ON FEB 07, 2019
Nicholaus Arnold is a semi-conceptual artist, semi-conceptual curator, and semi conceptual educator from Dayton, Ohio. He currently runs The Blue House Gallery with his partner Ashley and is the galleries coordinator for University of Dayton. Nicholaus' presentation is about his life as an artist and trying to fit unorthodox art works into a gallery setting.
Look Again Aberdeen
BY HILARY NICOLL
Hillary Nicoll discusses the Look Again arts festival in Aberdeen.
From Murder to Museums: Current Controversies over Nazi Looted Art
BY RAYMOND DOWD
@ VOL 26 ON DEC 07, 2018
Lawyer and Law professor, Raymond Dowd. He lectures widely on copywright and Nazi Looted Art, and serves on the board of governors of The National Arts Club. Ray takes us behind the story of historires greatest robbery which has been hidden behind histories greatest murder.


Scandinavia often tops polls as the happiest place on Earth, with locals enjoying a good work-life balance, generous maternity pay and glorious landscapes.
But a new study found Catalans scored highest on an internationally-recognised mental-wellbeing test.
Researchers warn methods that rate Norway, Finland, Denmark and Sweden as the most cheerful are too simplistic.
The team, from the universities of Southern Denmark and Warwick, admitted it is unclear why residents of Catalonia in northeast Spain are so content.
The study was led by Dr Vibeke Koushede, a midwife and senior researcher in the USD's department of health and social context.
World Happiness Reports have consistently ranked Scandinavians as the most content people on Earth since 2012. Finland has been top for the last two years.
Denmark also came out on top in the European Social Survey, followed by its fellow Nordic nation Iceland.
High levels of happiness in these countries is thought to come from their generous incomes, long life expectancies and government support services.
Catalonia's newfound status as being happier than Denmark may be met by surprise given its recent political unrest.
The northeast region of Spain captured global attention in 2017 when its drive for independence was met with a ban on such a referendum.
Catalonia's pro-independence leaders issued a referendum on October 1, which was declared illegal by Spain's constitutional court.
Spain's national police were photographed beating voters, with politicians even being jailed.
Catalonia – which boosts Barcelona as its regional capital – is one of Spain's wealthiest regions.
Before the Spanish Civil War it had broad autonomy, which was then suppressed by the military dictator General Francisco Franco.
When Franco died in 1975, the region was granted autonomy again.
A 2006 statute then granted even greater powers, with Catalonia being described as a 'nation'.
But the 2008 global financial crisis, alongside cuts to public spending in Spain, created local resentment.
Many Catalans still feel the Spanish Government takes more in taxes than it gives back.
The separatist majority in the Catalan parliament declared independence on October 27 2017.
Madrid then dissolved parliament, sacked its leaders and called a snap election for December 21.
The Citizens (Ciudadanos) party, or Cs, got the biggest share of the votes, meaning Catalonia had to remain united with Spain.
In order for Catalonia to become independent in the future, it must first perform the tricky task of forming a coalition government.
This would affect Spain greatly, with Barcelona being a strong source of tourism and the headquarter for many businesses.
These nations are also said to have a strong community spirit, alongside attractive job security and positive working environments.
To test how happy the Danes really are, the researchers analysed the scores of 3,508 residents who completed The Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale survey.
The participants – aged between 16 and 95 – self-reported how many times they felt 'loved', 'useful' or 'cheerful' on a scale of one-to-five in the past two weeks.
They also completed tests that measured stress, coping strategies, depression, anxiety and pain.
Their scores were then compared against similar data from people in England, Iceland and Catalonia.
Results revealed that despite Denmark often being hailed as a utopia, Catalans actually scored higher on the wellbeing scale.
Denmark came in second place, followed by Iceland and finally England.
Across all the nations analysed, men reported being slightly happier than women.
Mental wellbeing also rose with age in all the regions but Catalonia.
While Scandinavia often comes out on top in global happiness studies, the scientists behind the latest research worry these do not factor in the struggles experienced by the nations' minorities.
World Happiness Reports also tend to use Cantril's ladder of life to measure happiness, which asks people to rate their life on a scale of the 'worst possible' to 'best possible'.
Critics argue this can be heavily influenced by the state of the economy and is a poor proxy for wellbeing.
People who live in Nordic countries may also have a high level of eudaimonic happiness – the theory we are more content if our life has purpose and challenges.
However, hedonic wellbeing – the notion that increased pleasure and reduced pain leads to happiness – may be less consistent across Scandinavians, the researchers claim.
It is unclear why Catalonia came out on top, however, the researchers note it is 'quite distinct' from the rest of Spain, with 'considerable differences in ethnicity, cultural values and economic conditions'.
They add further multi-country studies on happiness are required to inform international mental-health policies.
Nordic countries – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden – consistently rank highly in surveys of quality of life around the world.
They have dominated the top spots in the UN's World Happiness Report since it began in 2012.
The nations have high average incomes, long life expectancies and good government support services.
They are also said to have a good community spirit among the population, as well as strong job security and positive working environments.
Unemployment insurance – and work experience schemes to get people back into jobs – alongside child support also contribute to wellbeing.
Danish people, for example, pay high taxes – up to 51.5 per cent of their income for a high earner – and the money is reinvested in society.
In return they get free university education, free healthcare, generous maternity leave and unemployment benefits.


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De Assembleia Nacional is het eenkamerige parlement van de democratische republiek Sao Tomé en Principe.

Verkiezingen
Het parlement bestaat uit 55 leden die om de vier jaar gekozen worden in zeven stemdistricten. Deze kiesdistricten zijn gelijk aan de districten van Sao Tomé en Principe. In de twee grootste districten Água Grande en Mé-Zóchi zijn 13 zetels te verdelen, in Cantagalo 7, in Lembá en Lobata ieder 6 en de districten Caué en Pagué hebben ieder 5 zetels.

Taken
Als het parlement van Sao Tomé en Principe is het belast met wetgevende taken. Ook kiest na elke verkiezingen het parlement de premier. Daarnaast kiezen de leden van het parlement ook de rechters van het Supremo Tribunal de Justiça.

Zetelverdeling
Dit is een overzicht van de zetelverdeling per partij door de jaren heen. Tussen 1975 en 1990 was Sao Tomé en Principe een eenpartijstaat waarin alleen de Movimento de Libertação de São Tomé e Príncipe toegestaan was.

Dit is een grafiek met de zetelaantallen door de jaren heen.

Parlementsvoorzitters
Dit is een overzicht van de parlementsvoorzitters door de jaren heen.

Palácio dos Congressos
De Assembleia Nacional komt bijeen in het Palácio dos Congressos, een gebouw in het oosten van Sao Tomé.

Externe links
  Officiële website van het Santomees parlement
  São Tomé and Príncipe Detailed Election Results, African Elections Database.

Politiek in Sao Tomé en Principe
Wetgevende macht


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Baltimore Officer Keona Holley dead, one week after being shot in ambush
Laniyah Murphy: Woman shot dead while sitting in parked car in West Pullman
Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley died Thursday one week after being shot in an ambush while she sat in her patrol car, the police department announced.
Holley, a 39-year-old mother of four who joined the police department two years ago to make a difference, was shot in the head while working an overtime shift early in the morning of Dec. 16 in Curtis Bay. She had been on life support at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center.
The Baltimore Police Department said in a news release Thursday evening that her family, in consultation with doctors, made "the most difficult decision" to remove her from life support. She was pronounced dead shortly after, police said.
Officials including Police Commissioner Michael Harrison and Mayor Brandon Scott offered their condolences Thursday.
"Baltimore will never forget Officer Holley's sacrifice and commitment to making a difference in her beloved city," Scott said. "I ask that everyone please keep Officer Holley's family in your prayers as they endure the holiday season without their mother, daughter, sister and loyal friend."
Two individuals have been charged in the shooting, as well as a second killing, that of 38-year-old Justin Johnson in Southwest Baltimore, which occurred around 90 minutes after Holley's. Elliott Knox, one of the suspects, was tracked down using video from nearby cameras. Knox allegedly admitted to being there to detectives and informed them where to look for the weapons used.
However, no motive has been established, and the police inquiry is ongoing.
Knox claimed Johnson was slain because he owed money to Travon Shaw, who he claimed was responsible for both shootings. In charge filings, however, officers stated that cartridge casings from two different types of weapons were used, and that footage from Curtis Bay showed both men approaching the area where Holley was shot. Since Holley and Johnson were shot, at least seven people have been killed in Baltimore.
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Diet and inflammatory diseases: Study finds intermittent fasting helps reduce inflammation
07/07/2020 / By Virgilio Marin
A recent study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York found that intermittent fasting – a diet cycle that involves periods of no food intake followed by periods of unrestricted eating – can reduce inflammation in the body. This potentially reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis and inflammatory bowel syndrome.
The link between inflammation and intermittent fasting
Inflammation is an important part of the body's immune response, especially when it is injured or attacked by pathogens. During inflammation, the immune system heals and repairs damaged tissues, or signals antibodies to fight harmful viruses and bacteria.
However, if the inflammation goes on for too long, it becomes what's known as chronic inflammation. It can lead to several diseases such as stroke and rheumatoid arthritis.
In the study, which was published in the journal Cell, the researchers looked at the link between a person's diet and inflammation. They sampled 12 people with healthy weights and asked them to go on a two-day diet regimen. On the first day, the participants were not allowed to eat anything between 12 noon and 3 p.m., as well as from 8 p.m. the same day to 3 p.m. the following day. The researchers took blood samples for circadian variation at 3 p.m. on both days.
The team found that fasting led to a significant drop in monocytes, white blood cells that promote inflammation and help the body's immune response. These cells are produced in the bone marrow then enter the bloodstream, accounting for up to 10 percent of white blood cells in circulation. During fasting, a person's carbohydrate and protein intakes are reduced, and his cellular energy levels are lowered. These influence certain pathways that inhibit monocyte release. The team also noted that fasting modified gene activity and gene expression patterns linked to autoimmune disorders.
"We use them to learn whether someone is sick and there are numbers that are considered normal," said senior author Miriam Merad. "People with an infection have big numbers. What we saw here is a very strong drop in monocytes."
For lead author Stefan Jordan, the anti-inflammatory effect of fasting is something that holds significant potential.
"Considering the broad spectrum of diseases that are caused by chronic inflammation and the increasing number of patients affected by these diseases, there is an enormous potential in investigating the anti-inflammatory effects of fasting," he added.
A major culprit of inflammatory disease
The findings revealed in the study also highlight the link between dietary patterns and how these trigger inflammation.
Experts, in particular, have noted that overeating is a driver for chronic inflammation.
"We're consistently over-fueling, and that then leads to what I would call inflammatory pathways," explained Kristin Kirkpatrick, a nutritionist at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute who wasn't part of the research.
An earlier study from the University of Oslo confirms this link. In the report, the team concluded that overeating increases a person's immune response, which triggers chronic inflammation in the body – a precursor to many chronic diseases. (Related: The Subtle Cues that Influence Overeating.)
Fasting, in contrast, helps improve immune health. A research team at the Yale School of Medicine revealed the presence of a compound called B-hydroxybutyrate, or BHB, during fasting. In their report, which was published in Nature Medicine, the team said that BHB can directly inhibit a section of the immune system involved in inflammatory diseases. Aside from fasting, the body produces BHB during dieting, high-intensity exercise and calorie restriction.
Learn more about the benefits of fasting at Health.news.
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Cell.com
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ScienceDaily.com
News.Yale.edu
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Cities Urge Congress to Fix Flawed Tax Bill
WASHINGTON — December 2, 2017 — Early this morning, the U.S. Senate passed its version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1). The bill lowers the corporate tax rate and doubles the standard deduction, but limits or eliminates some deductions, including those for state and local income and sales taxes. In response to today's vote, National League of Cities (NLC) President Mark Stodola, mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas, released the following statement:
"Cities have spoken loudly and clearly during the tax reform debate: Congress must not take away the critical tools cities need to balance their budgets, build infrastructure and provide essential services for our residents. While we welcome the Senate's preservation of tax exemptions for municipal bonds and qualified private activity bonds, we are dismayed that the bill targets other bonds, eliminates key credits and greatly reduces the deductibility of state and local taxes.
"It is encouraging that amendments were introduced in the eleventh hour to address some problems of the bill, like one to preserve part of the property tax deduction. Congress has heard some of our concerns, and we thank the members who stood with cities.
"As this bill heads to conference, Congress must take the time to fix this bill so it actually provides relief for American families. As we turn our efforts toward the reconciliation process for this bill and the appropriations process for the Federal Budget, cities need a federal partner that is willing to invest in the future of our communities. We are eager to work together to reform our tax code so that it benefits everyone, and strengthens America's cities."
More than 800 city leaders have already signed onto an action letter outlining NLC's top-line priorities when it comes to tax reform and the federal budget. You can view the letter and signatures at www.nlc.org/StandWithCities.
NLC is also tracking top concerns regarding tax reform and providing updates on the status of legislation at www.nlc.org/TaxReform.
NLC is a founding member of Americans Against Double Taxation, a coalition of advocacy groups dedicated to preserving the state and local tax (SALT) deduction.
View NLC's letter to Congress on tax reforms
The National League of Cities (NLC) is the voice of America's cities, towns and villages, representing more than 200 million people across the country. NLC works to strengthen local leadership, influence federal policy and drive innovative solutions. Stay connected with NLC on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.