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CALL FOR CANDIDATES FOR: PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR AWARD
Anesthesiology March 2007, Vol. 106, 647.
CALL FOR CANDIDATES FOR: PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR AWARD. Anesthesiology 2007; 106:647 doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200703000-00053
The ASA Presidential Scholar Award recognizes colleagues who dedicate their formative careers to research.
The recipient of the Third Annual Presidential Scholar Award was Zhiyi Zuo, M.D., Ph.D., who received his award and delivered the Presidential Scholar Award lecture at the ASA Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday, October 24, 2005, following the Emery A. Rovenstine Memorial Lecture. Dr. Zuo is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Anesthesiology, Neuroscience, and Neurological Surgery at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.
The deadline for nominations for the 2007 Presidential Scholar Award is March 31, 2007. Anesthesiologists who are within seven years of their first appointment to a department of anesthesiology, who are board-certified, and who spend at least two days per week in clinical practice are eligible for the award. Candidates should be nominated by their department chair, who should submit each nominee's curriculum vitae and copies of three exemplary articles (published or in press). Full guidelines for nominations are available from the ASA Executive Office, 520 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068-2573 or e-mail J.Jacobson@ASAhq.org.
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Cedar Valley College's Sustainability Conference to feature keynote speaker George Bandy, Jr. of Interface
George Bandy, Jr., vice president of sustainability at Interface, will be the keynote speaker Cedar Valley College's Sustainability Conference on June 13.
Nationally recognized sustainability leader George Bandy, Jr. will bring his real-life experience changing corporate culture to North Texas as the keynote speaker at Cedar Valley College's sustainability conference next week.
The conference themed "H3: A Responsible Pathway" will be held on June 13 at Cedar Valley College in Lancaster from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bandy will speak at 9 am.
Bandy is the the vice president of sustainability at Interface, the world's largest manufacturer of carpet tiles. The Atlanta-based company was made famous when its founder Ray Anderson had an epiphany regarding sustainability in the 1990s and launched Mission Zero, a goal to eliminate any negative impact Interface has on the environment by 2020.
Maria Boccalandro, sustainability director at Cedar Valley College, said Bandy, who is also the chairman of the U.S. Green Building Council, promotes a message of inclusiveness that she hopes will inspire event-goers from all economic backgrounds.
"I met [Bandy] at the AASHE conference," said Boccalandro. "I thought his message was very, very compelling: which is no matter where you are, there's no excuse for not being more sustainable."
In addition to Bandy, Earth Day Texas executive director Michael Cain will speak at noon.
"He will show participants there's a lot being done here and there's a lot more to be done," said Boccalandro. "It doesn't matter whether you're a mom or a CEO."
The conference will feature three tracks for breakout sessions focusing on people, profit and planet, with nearly 40 speakers scheduled throughout the day.
Additional speakers include Dan Lepinski, a solar design engineer from the North Texas Renewable Energy Group; Anna Clark of EarthPeople Media; Peter Payton, director of Groundwork Dallas; and Steven Bailey, founder of Urban Acres.
Above, Earth Day Texas executive director Michael Cain, and, below, solar design engineer Dan Lepinski are both speakers at the Sustainbility Conference. Photo by Karl Thibodeaux.
While the Dallas County Community College holds its annual Sustainability Summit in April in Dallas, Boccalandro said this conference hosted by Cedar Valley College is tailored to attract event-goers in south Dallas County, including Duncanville, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Lancaster and Seagoville.
"We want to help the southern cities on their journey to sustainability," said Boccalandro. "There's a lot development in the area and we want it to be sustainable development."
Clean jobs, clean resources and clean environment will be addressed. In addition, a focus on spiritual development with regards to sustainability has been added.
"We have a lot of churches in the south," she said. "We want them to think about 'How do you make your church sustainable?' as well."
The event is free and a light lunch will be served. Attendees can also earn Continuing Education and Professional Development credit at the event.
H3 : A Responsible Pathway Sustainability Conference
When: Friday, June 13, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m
Where: Cedar Valley College Gymnasium (Building G), 3030 N Dallas Ave., Lancaster
Info: Dr. Maria Boccalandro, 972-860-5204 or mboccalandro@dcccd.edu
More information and complete schedule.
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First Fredericksburg-area person in 30s dies from COVID-19
Cathy Dyson
This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in the lab. (NIAID/TNS)
The death of a Black Fredericksburg man in his 30s was reported on Wednesday, marking the first COVID-19 fatality of someone from that age group in the Rappahannock Area Health District.
Across Virginia, 46 people in their 30s have died from the virus, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
"The death of someone in their 30s is a tragic reminder that COVID-19 can have very serious impacts on people of all ages," said Allison Balmes–John, spokesperson for the local health district. "Though older adults are at higher risk for dying of COVID-19, individuals of all ages can experience severe illness."
Early in the pandemic, local residents in their 40s and 50s made up the greater number of people who tested positive for COVID-19, but those demographics have changed since August, according to the state. People in their 20s and 30s currently make up the highest age groups to have confirmed infections to the point they represent more than one of every three cases in the local health district, which includes Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford.
"It is important for younger people to recognize that they need to continue to follow precautions to keep themselves safe," Balmes–John said, "both to protect their own health and to prevent spreading the disease to others, who may be more at risk.
At the other end of the aging spectrum, people age 80-plus make up the smallest group who have tested positive. Since March, 520 people in their 80s, 90s and 100s have had confirmed cases of COVID-19, but their outcomes have been the deadliest. Of the 520 local seniors with the disease, 133 were hospitalized—and almost half of those who were admitted, or 61 elderly people, didn't make it home.
Wednesday's report also included the death of a Caroline County woman who was Black and over age 80. She did not live in a long-term care facility.
The two fatalities bring to 135 the number of local residents who have died from the virus, and the death toll is one of several grim measurements as the area, state and nation continue to deal with surging cases, most likely as a result of holiday gatherings.
The local health district topped the 15,000 mark in cumulative cases on Wednesday while statewide deaths reported the past two days have been the highest since the pandemic began.
The deaths of 84 Virginians were reported on Tuesday and 75 on Wednesday. By comparison, there were several days in early November—before temperatures cooled and people were forced indoors—when the state's daily death toll was in the 20s or less, according to the VDH.
As of Wednesday, 109 people were hospitalized in the area's three facilities. In the last seven days, hospitals admitted 16 new patients with COVID-19, according to the local health district's weekly update. Nine new deaths have been reported in the same timeframe.
A graphic of Virginia's 35 health districts is color coded to show the status of new cases from areas where they're surging to declining. The Rappahannock Area Health District is one of nine statewide districts in the red zone, where cases continue to surge, along with areas surrounding Richmond. The largest portion of the state, from Northern Virginia to the center part of the state and south, is showing slower growth compared to the previous week.
Cases have plateaued in three health districts and declined in 10 districts—mainly in Southwestern Virginia and the Middle Peninsula—since last week, according to the report.
Meanwhile, Virginia works to speed up the rollout of the vaccine after a sluggish start. It's still only administering about one of every four doses received, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
As of Wednesday, 193,272 people had been vaccinated, including 22,985 health care workers who had received both doses. The state is inoculating 11,582 people a day, according to its seven-day average. State officials soon hope to boost that number up to 25,000 a day.
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LOCAL COVID-19 CASES
Another 165 residents of the Rappahannock Area Health District tested positive for COVID-19 as of Wednesday for a cumulative total of 15,105 cases since the pandemic began.
The total included 6,192 cases in Stafford County; 5,614 in Spotsylvania County; 1,243 in Caroline County; 1,180 in Fredericksburg; and 876 in King George County.
Elsewhere in the region, there have been 3,359 cases in Culpeper County; 2,899 in Fauquier County; 1,203 in Orange County; and 827 in Westmoreland County.
Virginia reported another 4,598 new cases and 75 new deaths on Wednesday for a cumulative total of 412,545 cases and 5,552 deaths associated with COVID-19.
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The letter signed by Del. Mark Cole and two other Republican delegates urged Vice President Mike Pence to set aside Virginia's electoral votes for president until an audit could be done.
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Friday's report from the state also included the first death of a local Native American and a new record for the most new cases in a single day.


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Gun Stores are Reopened in Ventura County, California
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According to a Breitbart report, Ventura County, California changed its position on May 15, 2020 regarding the county's original decision to shut down gun stores during the Wuhan virus pandemic.
The case, McDougall v. County of Ventura, was brought forward by Donald McDougall and Juliana Garcia, in addition to the Second Amendment Foundation, the California Gun Rights Foundation, and the Firearms Policy Coalition.
The plaintiffs' attorney Ronda N. Baldwin-Kennedy had a response to Ventura County's decision to open gun stores:
The defendants were obviously wrong on the law and had no constitutional support for their frivolous arguments, so it makes sense for them to change course now. We are delighted that this lawsuit moved the County to issue another order so that our clients and the people of Ventura County can exercise their constitutional rights.
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The plaintiffs' co-counsel attorney Raymond DiGuiseppe said:
The facts are that the Ventura County defendants made it a crime for individuals to patronize and operate firearm and ammunition retailers, and worse, these government officials banned travel for firearms and ammunition as "non-essential". Those are precisely the kinds of actions our Constitution was designed to protect against, so we look forward to the next phase of litigation in this lawsuit.
Second Amendment Foundation founder and executive vice president Alan Gottlieb offer his comments, saying, "This legal action was and remains about winning firearms freedom one lawsuit at a time. The county choosing to re-open firearm and ammunition transactions rather than face our motion in court is a victory for gun owners and the Second Amendment."
The case in question is McDougall v. County of Ventura, No. 2:20-cv-02927-CBM in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
In anti-gun states like California, Second Amendment activists will have to take action at the local level to reverse certain anti-gun measures. They simply cannot rely on the state government for any form of legislative corrections.
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Q: Why we choose the least square estimator than another one in regression model? If we have the linear model $Y_i-\bar{Y} =b(X_i - \bar{X}) + \varepsilon_i,\ i=1,..., n$ ,  then we can find easily an unbiased estimator $b^*$ for $b$ with the least squares method. If $c=(Y_n - \bar{Y})/(X_n - \bar{X})$ is another unbiased estimator, then which one is better to choose? I believe that the least squares estimator is better for the linear model because it minimizes the distance of the observations $Y_i - \bar{Y}$ from  regression line, which means that the SSE is smaller. Therefore the SSR is closer to SST, and that means that $R^2$ is closer to 1, which I know is not always what we want, however I believe that it could be one reason that $b^*$  is more preferable than $c$.
Is my thought correct, and if it is, is there any other reason why we choose $b^*$ than $c$, and if it is false, can someone explain why?

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XXX: Return of Xander Cage Review
Posted on January 21, 2017 by Jason Leave a comment
THE GOOD, THE EXTREME,
AND THE COMPLETELY INSANE
Before The Fast and the Furious movies took off and became super popular film franchise that it is currently, actor Vin Diesel tried to his hand at another potential franchise. Yes, I'm talking about the thrill-seeking action XXX movies. Created back in 2002, the first movie that was simply titled XXX followed the story of a rebellious / extreme daredevil Xander Cage, who gets recruited through the NSA to inflate a group of Russian terrorists. While the movie was met with mixed reviews, the film did find its success at the box office, grossing over $270 million, which is pretty good for a "B-rated" action flick (at that time). In 2005, the franchise was resurrected, but not with Vin Diesel or his of character Xander Cage, finding a new hero in rapper / actor Ice Cube's character Darius Stone in the film XXX: State of the Union. State of the Union was pretty much the same as the last movie, (tweaking stuff here and there), and followed the story of a renegade that gets recruited by the NSA to take down some bad guys, with some elaborate actions stunts thrown in. As one would imagine (with sequels), State of the Union was heavily criticized by critics and moviegoers and underperformed at the box office, barely making over its production cost. It's been fifteen years since we've seeing Diesel's Xander Cage on-screen and now he's back for another round crazy action stunts as Paramount Pictures and director D. J. Caruso present the new movie XXX: Return of Xander Cage. Are audiences ready for the return of Xander Cage or would they rather just see Diesel's Dominic Toretto return in a new Fast and the Furious movie?
When a satellite crashes to Earth and causes the deaths of many civilians, the NSA learns that the incident was a planned strategic attack by terrorists who have acquired a device called Pandora's Box, a tech device that has the ability to control military satellites. Fearing that more strikes will happen, NSA suit Jane Marke (Toni Collette) takes charge of the machine, but is caught off guard when a group of mercenaries, led by Xiang (Donnie Yen) and his followers Talon (Tony Jaa), Serena (Deepika Padukone), and Hawk (Michael Bispring) infiltrate their New York headquarters and take Pandora's Box for their own nefarious ways. Seeking assistance to find and comfort these radical group of specialized mercenaries, Marke recruits the famous Xander Cage (Vin Diesel), pulling the rebellious extreme stunt man out of retirement (and supposedly back from the dead) and back on a mission to save the world. Xander quickly builds his own team around him, including Adele Wolff (Ruby Rose), Tennyson Torch (Rory McCann), and Harvard "Nicks" Zhou (Kris Wu), to aid him in recapturing Pandora's Box for the NSA. However, things may not be entirely what they seem as Xander and his friends quickly find themselves caught deep in a conspiracy that run all the way to the top of the food chain.
THE GOOD / THE BAD
I remember I saw the first XXX movie in theaters. Yes, I was a 15-year-old teenager back then and was caught up in all the action movies of that time period (whether they were good or bad). I liked Vin Diesel in Fast and the Furious and was interested in seeing in XXX. After seeing it, I thought that XXX was just okay (a sort of one and down type film). Then came State of the Union, with a new XXX character (Ice Cube). I skipped seeing this movie in theaters and saw it on TV some years later. To be honest, it was a bit disappointing. But again, the first film was just okay and really didn't warrant a sequel. Then, like many, I was a bit shocked to hear that they (the studio heads) were resurrecting the XXX franchise with a third installment, that installment being this new movie. The movie trailers looked cool, with plenty of action thrills (much more than the previous ones) and I was interested in seeing this movie because it had Vin Diesel returning to reprise his character as Xander Cage. On the other hand, I really didn't expect much from this movie, so I kept my expectations low. After seeing the movie, I felt that XXX: Return of Xander Cage was well-executed in its over-top-action stunts, which might please fans and / or action flick junkies, but the rest of the film fails to ignite excitement and feels derivate to what's coming before. Action is strong supply, while substance and a good story is not.
Return of Xander Cage is directed by Director D. J. Caruso, who's previous works include directing Eagle Eye, Disturbia, and I am Number Four. From the get-go, Caruso makes sure that viewers know that this movie is not be taken seriously, with most of the movie have a throwback action style film from the late 90s or early 2000s. The movie is self-aware of this and makes for a mindless entertainment romp through elaborate set pieces and various action nuances. Of course, the highlight of the movie, is all the stunts and action scenes, which are dialed up and set between extreme to ridiculous. Some are really good and well-done, while others are good, but mixed with a splash utter disbelief (you'll catch yourself saying "come on, man!"). There's plenty in the movie for some interesting sequences, so they movie never has pacing issues. Even scenes with exposition (story plot) or trimmed down and are usually met with more action scenes. So, despite the world need saving, the film knows it's being over-the-top with its crazy stunts and action frivolities and there's always something happen on-screen to catch your eye.
While I do praise the movie for not taken itself too seriously, Return of Xander Cage is still a hollowed feature that doesn't rise to the challenge or elevate itself from the "status quo" action movies. As I said, you have to take this movie with a grain of salt, which I did and also doing in reviewing it, but its shortcomings are glaring and noticeable. The film's script, which is penned by F. Scott Frazier, is a shell of a story, manufacturing a thinly-written narrative for the film to play out. Basically, the movie's narrative (on top of the heavy action sequences) plays out like a storyline from one of the Call of Duty video games (i.e. a sketchy tale of good vs. bad guys, fighting sequences in zero gravity, extreme chases through various locales, a plethora of bad guy "cannon fodder" shootouts, etc.). While it may work in the Call of Duty games and in its fan-base (the age of 10-14), the end result in Return of Xander Cage is simply plain, generic and, boring, feeling like it's been done before. This brings me to my other point. Like a lot of 2016 belated sequel films (and there were a lot), Return of Xander Cage fits that mold in the 2017 movie releases. It would've been somewhat interesting to see this movie in 2006 or 2007, but the lengthy time gap between this one and 2005's State of the Union (moreover the gap between this one and the original 2003's XXX movie, which featured Vin Diesel) really dilutes the allure and magic of this franchise, which has now diminished over time. And let's be honest, the XXX franchise wasn't anything grand to begin with.
The real problem with Return of Xander Cage is that it feels derivative to several other films, most notably to the Fast and the Furious movies. Unlike the XXX films, the Fast and the Furious franchise has (over time) evolved, placing more emphasis on story rather than just street racing as well developing character over the course of its series. Yes, I'll agree the Fast and Furious movies do share a similar action scenes of being over-the-top and ridiculous (the super long airport runaway in Fast and Furious 6 or the cars parachuting out of a plane in Furious 7), but the movie makes up for that in its character and story. Caruso and Frazier try to emulate the Fast and Furious formula in Return of Xander Cage, seeing Vin Diesel becoming the "alpha leader" of the group and showcasing the diverse dynamics of his ragtag team, which is then coupled with action stunts and daring feats. However, all of this seems a bit redundant and can't match to what's already been done in the Fast and the Furious movies. In addition, Return of Xander Cage tries also to be like a bit like Suicide Squad, giving each character an introductory song that's coupled with a title graphic card that's gives "fun" little factoids about them. In truth, beyond the extreme-like stunts, Return of Xander Cage lack its own unique style, feeling like run-of-the-mill action sequel. As a side-note, Pandora's Box, the mysterious "macguffin" object in the movie seems a bit like "God's Eye" from Furious 7 and a couple of older action movies (something out of a James Bond film). Also, the movie never explains why Xander Cage was supposedly dead in State of the Union (it's sort of glossed over) and you have to accept that fact.
Just like the title of this film states, Return of Xander Cages focuses on seeing the character of Xander Cage return to "active duty" (back from being supposedly dead) and saving the world with his extreme stunt moves. Of course, the actually return of Xander Cage sees the return of actor Vin Diesel. Diesel, who's now famous for Dominic Toretto from The Fast and the Furious movies as well as voicing Groot in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, does a fine job in reprising his role of Xander Cage, but (to be honest) it's not his greatest role. Yes, Diesel has a magnetic charisma that he brings and everyone knows he's not a grand thespian drama actor (I think he would be terrible acting at it), but he knows how to handle these type of characters (i.e. the action hero architype). On the other hand, it seems that Diesel is trying a bit too hard in certain sequences for his character to be cheeky, seeing Xander Cage spout several witty one-liners and zinger retorts, but it just comes off as too much. In truth, Diesel's Xander Cage, while good for what the movie needs, still beat out Diesel's Fast and the Furious character of Dominic Toretto.
The supporting cast in the movie is a diverse international cast, with some familiar faces popping in and out on-screen. Perhaps the most enjoyable (if not memorable) is the character of Xiang, who is played by actor Donnie Yen. Yen, who many will recognize as Chirrut Imwe from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, displays his adeptness in his ability to perform some intriguing action sequences. There's isn't much to his character (kind of generic), but his action's stunts are great, playing to the movie's strengths in its over-the-top action nuances. Set in a similar fashion to Yen's Xiang, actress Ruby Rose, known for his role in Netflix TV series Orange is the New Black, plays the marksman sharpshooter Adele Wolff. There's not much to her character, but she seems to enjoy filming the movie, with plenty of witty banter moments that she can handle, which makes her character, at the very least, a little bit memorable. Plus, she kind of cute (at least in my opinion).
The rest of the supporting cast is mixed bag, from either weak performances or not enough screen time. To be fair, no one (including myself) expected some incredible awesome performances in Return of Xander Cage, but the rest of cast feels lost in the story. Thus, characters like Game of Thrones star Rory McCann's Tennyson Torch, Kris Wu's Nicks, Tony Jaa's Talon, and Michael Bispring's Hawk are all serviceable to the film's final product, but they're just simply there to round of Xander's team and don't have much beyond their initial character persona setup and / or action scenes. Clearly, the ensemble team is way overstuff with too many characters, which is one of the film's problems, but there's still more supporting characters in the movie.
Actress Deepika Padukone plays Serena Unger (essentially the film's female lead character). While her acting ability is not in question, Padukone's Serena is given a somewhat flirtatious romance with Xander Cage, but those romantic beats fall flat and kind of stops at the beginning of the third act and (like the rest of characters above) becomes a footnote. As a side-note, Samuel L. Jackson returns to reprise his role as Gibson, but his screen time is limited and is basically a cameo-like appearance that book end the film.
By far, the two weakest link in the movie found in the characters of Becky, Xander's program tech assistant, and Jane Marke, Xander's new handler, who are played actresses Nina Dorbev and Toni Collette. Dorbev (who kind of looks like Selena Gomez), known for his role in the TV show Vampire Diaries, is given the task to be the comic relief in the movie, but, with the movie already being a bit comedic in its ridiculous action and / or parody action movies, Dorbev's Becky comes off as being annoying as the stereotypical fast-talking "out of her depth" tech assistant. I still don't know if it's due to her performance or was it just bad writing for her character. It's a tossup. As for Toni Collette, known for her roles in United States of Tara, The Sixth Sense, and Little Miss Sunshine, her character of Jane Marke (basically the "new" handler / contact for Xander Cage) is generic, stiff, and boring, which can be seeing on Collette's face. In truth, Collette seems uninterested in what's going in the movie and always wearing a disgusting grimace / frowny face for most of the picture. She was just awful in the movie. As you can tell, this a lot of writing for just talking about the characters and that's because the film has way too many to fully invest in each one or to even make them well-rounded enough to care about them. Perhaps Caruso or even Frazier should've trimming some of the characters down to a manageable number in order to give the more time for character development. Unfortunately, most of the characters in Return of Xander Cage, despite some being likeable other projects, come up short.
Xander Cage returns to the big screen in the action sequel film XXX: Return of Xander Cage. Director D. J. Caruso's movie sees the return of the series' original star (Vin Diesel) in another hair-raising adventure to save the world as its over-the-top action is dully noted can be somewhat fun and its diverse cast is likeable. Unfortunately, the movie is riddled with problems from a poor script, silly plot, weak characterization, and desperately trying to be work within the "Fast and the Furious" formula, which ultimately prevents the film from being anything more than a cheesy (and brainless) action madcap feature of the early 2000s. To me, it was a bit meh. As I said, the movie doesn't take itself too seriously and does have some stupid fun entertainment value, but that's pretty much it, leaving little to no desire of rewatching the film again or wishing to further continue the XXX franchise. Regardless of what I think of the movie, you probably around know if you're going to see this movie or not (it's one of those types of films). It's not a game changer or anything revolutionary, so just take it as face value. Thus, my verdict for this movie is a mixture of a solid rental to those interested in the feature (no need to rush to the theaters to see it), while (for everyone else) simply skipping the feature altogether. Personally, just save your money and wait The Fate of the Furious to come out.
2.7 Out of 5 (Rent It / Skip It)
Released On: January 20th, 2017
Reviewed On: January 21st, 2017
XXX: Return of Xander Cage runs 107 minutes and is rated PG-13 for extended sequences of gunplay and violent action, and for sexual material and language
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The club resort and spa complex is situated on the island of Ischia. The beach is around 250 m from the establishment and links to the public transport network are on the doorstep. The resort features Moorish architecture and furnishings which have a 18th century Venetian style. Renovated in 2010, the air-conditioned establishment offers a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service, currency exchange facilities, a hairdressing salon, a café and a bar. There are a total of 70 guest rooms available. The rooms are furnished partially in Venetian style and partially in modern style and are equipped with an en suite bathroom with either a bathtub or shower and a hairdryer, as well as a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV and a minibar. Central heating and air conditioning are available. Rooms with hydro massage tubs are provided on request. The rooms in the cottage annex have an independent outer entrance and are situated 50 m away from the foyer of the hotel. Rooms are furnished with either double or king-size beds. Internet access, a safe and a balcony or terrace are further standard features.
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Logbook loans – What are they?
Logbook loans are loans that are secured against your vehicle. During the period of the loan, the Logbook Loan company holds the title to your car until it has been repaid. The amount that you can borrow will depend on how much your car is worth, with some lenders offering loans of up to £50,000 but typically the lender will allow you to borrow a maximum of 50% of the value of the car.
Similar to other loans, you can experience problems if you fail to make your repayments. This issue is slightly more complicated for logbook loans as you have given your vehicle as collateral against the money you have borrowed. What this means is that whilst you can still drive the car during the loan period, the lender is effectively the owner of the car. Whilst nothing will change if you continue to make your repayments, if you fail, the company can take your vehicle away. Once the loan is repaid, you retain ownership of the vehicle.
Are there laws to protect customers?
There are of course various laws in place to protect people in such circumstances that could lose their vehicle including the fact that lenders must send you a default notice first, as well as providing you with 14 days to respond. Lenders will normally try to help you if you contact them if you are having difficulty making your repayments. All credit providers in the UK have to be authorised and regulated by The Financial Conduct Authority, this gives customers a great deal of protection as it means that their collection practices are closely monitored to ensure they are fair.
Logbook loans – How much can I borrow?
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Bandai Namco and From Software have announced today that Dark Souls Remastered for the Nintendo Switch is set to release on October 19.
It sucked that this game got delayed, but at least we will now get a better-optimized version of Dark Souls for the Switch. We recently saw some gameplay footage of the game running on the Switch in handheld mode; you can check that out right here. If you're not a big fan of Dark Souls or never got around to playing it, you might want to check out our Before You Buy video on the game, check it out right here!
Dark Souls Remastered is now available for PS4, Xbox One and PC. The Nintendo Switch version is set and locked to release later this year on October 19.


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Janusz Pawłowski, né le  à Sopot, est un judoka polonais.

Il est à deux reprises médaillé olympique en catégorie des moins de 65 kg, avec l'argent en 1988 et le bronze en 1980.

Maintenant coach dans l'équipe nationale canadienne de judo

Palmarès international

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Naissance en juillet 1959
Naissance à Sopot
Judoka aux Jeux olympiques d'été de 1980
Judoka aux Jeux olympiques d'été de 1988
Médaillé d'argent olympique polonais
Médaillé de bronze olympique polonais

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the attitudes of leadership can affect foreign policy.
For example, political parties take positions when fighting for election.
fight within the LDP, different Liberal Democrat Party with different views.
the government may perceive the need to maintain government legitimacy.
maybe more so than they really wanted.
inter-ministerial conflicts, and these often affect how policy is implemented.
Or the selection of policy options.
Ethnic policies can influence foreign policy as well.
particularly in Sinjin, is resolved without overseas forces playing a role.
the views of a leadership group can affect the foreign policies.
misperceptions of what other states are doing.
Ping dominating foreign policy, we need to pay a lot of attention to his views.
And as I said, Xi is revising the foreign policy.
Xi is now giving military power equal weight to economic power.
it will not sacrifice it's right from a legitimate interest.
of injuries to our sovereignty, security, and development.
making national humiliation into a big factor in Chinese foreign policy.


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News Release 9-Jul-2021
New guidance for mental health
Many options for pandemic stress
image: Flinders University Professor of Psychology Tracey Wade view more
Credit: Flinders University
In spite of many clinical options, people with mental health problems including eating disorders often do not access professional help within the crucial first 12 months - in part because of lack of information in the community about accessing targeted services.
Anxiety and depression are normal reactions to situations such as pandemic lockdowns but arming yourself with some useful strategies can alleviate this, says Flinders University Distinguished Professor of Psychology Tracey Wade.
For example, a randomised trial of 'unguided' low intensity cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) was found to decrease signs of anxiety and depression in the comparative study led by Curtin University and international experts, including Matthew Flinders Professor Wade.
The results of the study of 225 adults in Australia and the UK found that low intensity cognitive behaviour therapy has efficacy in reducing anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The majority of participants (96%) rated the intervention as useful, and most (83%) reported they spent 30 min or less reading the guide, with 83% agreeing the intervention was easy to read.
The evaluation of self-management of anxiety and depression - using an accessible online program of 'low intensity cognitive behaviour therapy' funded by the WA Government via Curtin University's Department of Psychology - confirmed its usefulness, particularly during the pressures created by the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
"There is an urgent need to disseminate low intensity psychological therapies to improve mental health in this challenging time," conclude researchers led by Curtin University Associate Professor Sarah Egan in the new paper in Behaviour Research and Therapy.
Meanwhile, eating disorder expert Professor Wade has helped to launch a new consumer guide on the National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) website.
The consumer checklist - https://nedc.com.au/research-and-resources/show/consumer-checklist - aims to help people navigate the system, including people between 16-24 years who might delay or have trouble finding the 'right' kind of help.
"The checklist forms a basis for a useful consumer tool in their treatment journey," says Professor Wade, who says presentations for eating disorders have escalated over COVID-19 and the associated lockdowns.
"We also hope to monitor its uptake and impact on outcomes for consumers seeking treatment."
A study last year ran a survey about the checklist, sending it to people with lived experience and clinicians to seek endorsement and feedback on each checklist item's helpfulness.
Seventeen people with lived experience and 11 clinicians gave feedback, with both groups rating the checklist as likely to help locate effective treatment earlier.
The study's findings have been published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.
Unguided low intensity cognitive behaviour therapy for anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic: A randomised trial (2021) by SJ Egan, P McEvoy, TD Wade, S Ure, AR Johnson, C Gill, D Greene, L Wilker, R Anderson, TG Mazzucchelli, S Browna and R Shafran has been published in Behaviour Research and Therapy DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2021.103902.
The http://www.covidcbt.org project was funded by the Western Australia State Government through Curtin University's School of Psychology.
Also, A co-designed consumer checklist to support people with eating disorders to locate evidence-based treatment (2021) by T Wade, S Calvert, E Thompson, C Wild, D Mitchison and P Hay, published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders DOI: 10.1002/eat.23529.
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10.1002/eat.23529
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Is this FAKE or unofficial Manson merch?
Thread: Is this FAKE or unofficial Manson merch?
Im trying to find some Manson shirts for the album The Pale Emperor, shirt designs I like.
I got into Manson a year ago so I am not aware of what merch they were selling on Manson's website or what have you during the release of The Pale Emperor.
Its got a shirt I would like but are these legit official shirts? I know there is a lot of bootleg Manson stuff all over the web.
It looks cool but also kind of different than the other Manson shirts Ive seen and is only being sold on amazon or ebay and i get the sensation the design is a bootleg.
So if anyone can tell me if any of these are official merch or not Id really like to know!
The first one is official, at least the design. But since it's from a 3rd party site, there's a chance it's a bootleg. I've bought many shirts with the same designs of official mercy but we're really low quality.


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Postal strikers, have pity on such pensioners
A pensioner in a pensive mood outside a Sub Post Office at Kottukachchiya in the Puttalam district: He was unable to draw his monthly pension because postal workers are continuing their strike for the second week. Pic by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe
RTI Commission orders SriLankan to disclose VIP salaries
SriLankan Airlines top management's salaries, which have been shrouded in secrecy so far, should be released to the Airline Pilots' Guild of Sri Lanka (APGSL), the Right to Information Commission (RTIC) has ruled. The Commission has also ordered the national carrier to disclose the cost of flying training met by the company on behalf of [...]
Assurance from President: Medical specialists put off strike plans
Sri Lankan medical specialists, planning to withdraw from private practice tomorrow (Monday, June 18) in protest over unfair taxes, have temporarily called off their action following a "productive" meeting on Friday with President Maithripala Sirisena. "President Sirisena requested us to submit tomorrow (June 18) afternoon a joint letter from the four stakeholders, representatives of whom [...]
RTI exposure reveals US$ 8.2 billion loans from China during past 12 years
Sri Lanka has obtained loans from China amounting to more than Rs.1,029 billion (US $8.2 billion ) in the period 2005 to 2017, information obtained by the way of a Right to Information (RTI) application revealed. The loans have been taken from the China Development Bank Corporation and the Export-Import Bank of China and have [...]
Lakvijaya's Unit 1 under-powered for half the time since 2015
One of the Lakvijaya coal power plant's units has been running below capacity for nearly half of the time in operation since 2015 and the Government will have to spend a further Rs 330mn to bring it back to full potential, data and documents seen by the Sunday Times show. Data obtained from the regulator, [...]
Eid-ul-Fitr festival prayers in Colombo
Most Muslims in Sri Lanka celebrated the Eid-ul-Fitr festival yesterday, after fasting during the month of Ramadan. Muslims are seen taking part in festival prayers at the Galle Face Green yesterday. Pic by Amila Gamage
New guidelines for the procurement of goods and services gazetted
The National Procurement Commission (NPC) has gazetted for the first time since 2006 new guidelines for the procurement of goods, works, services and information systems as well as selection and employment of consultants by Government institutions. The 117-page document will replace all previous procurement guidelines, circulars and directives. The new guidelines constitute national policy and [...]
President's Media Unit on request to UK envoy
The President's Media Unit has responded to the front page report in the Sunday Times last week, that President Maithripala Sirisena urged British High Commissioner James Dauris to arrest and deport London based Lankae-News Editor Sandaruwan Pradepa Senadeera. President's Media Division Senior Director Dharmasiri Bandara Ekanayake says, "The news item is incorrect and falsely reports [...]
Big LNG projects secured by China, Japan and India
China, Japan and India have secured three mega power projects to be completed within the next two years to meet urgent electricity requirements, a senior official said. Power and Renewable Energy, Ministry Secretary, Suren Batagoda told the Sunday Times these three Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants would generate a total of about 1,000 Megawatts (MW) [...]
SLC backs team against allegations of "any wrongdoing" in West Indies
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) last night dismissed allegations of 'any wrongdoing' by the Lankan team currently playing in the West Indies, saying it will "take all necessary steps to defend any player, in the event of any unwarranted allegation" brought against a member of the team. The reaction came after Sri Lanka was implicated in [...]
SLAS seeks huge new allowance to attract top level graduates
The Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS) has called for a new monthly allowance ranging from Rs 50,000-15,000 for all its 2,376 officers in a move that highlights the urgent need for a national policy on salaries. A Cabinet memorandum submitted this week claims that a failure to upgrade SLAS salaries has caused a rapid drop [...]
SAITM solution: KDU Special Provision Bill to be debated on Wednesday
The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (Special Provisions) Bill which lays down the national policy on the absorption of South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) students to the KDU will be debated in Parliament on Wednesday if it is not challenged in the Supreme Court. If the Bill is challenged for its [...]
Crippling postal strike has the govt. sidestepping
With the Postal Trade Unions (PTU) strike continuing into the 2nd week, the Government has taken contingency measures to mitigate the inconvenience caused to the people. In one such measure, motorists have been directed to pay traffic fines at District or Divisional Secretariats. Police Spokesman, Superintendent of Police (SP) Ruwan Gunasekara said, "Under the existing [...]
Bullets for a chief monk: Gun justice on the rise
As concerns over rising gun crimes grow, police said yesterday that the mobile phone records of suspects who allegedly shot at the Ven. Kobawaka Damminda Thera, the chief incumbent of the Kataragama Kirivehera Rajamaha Vihara, were being monitored to track their movements. A senior officer involved in the investigation told the Sunday Times that eight [...]
Bug-infested nebuliser solution not linked to child deaths
The whole batch of contaminated solution meant for nebulisers sent to several state hospitals has been recalled and withheld with immediate effect, as soon as bacteria was found in it, assured a top health official, as rumour spread like wildfire that this contamination may be linked to the deaths of children affected by viral pneumonia [...]
Gnanasara Thera's Appeal to be taken up next week
The Appeal filed by lawyers representing Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, against his prison sentence, was submitted to the Homagama Magistrate's Court, to be taken up before the Homagama High Court next week. BBS CEO Dilantha Withanage told the Sunday Times the lawyers handed over an Appeal on Thursday [...]
Bribes for forged Appointment Letters in National schools
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has launched an inquiry into a scam, where 63 forged Letters of Appointment (LoA) of non academic staff were issued for National schools in the Northern Province, after collecting large sums of money as brokering fees, said State Minister of Education V.S. Radhakrishnan. "As far as I am aware, there [...]
Ragging shuts down faculties with dons impotent to stop abuse
Faculties of at least five universities and a higher educational institute remain closed due to ragging as authorities struggle to bring the campuses under control. One of the most serious incidents of ragging resulted in the closure of the administrative offices and several faculties of the Ruhuna University on Friday. The university's Vice-Chancellor, Senior Professor [...]
Bill to set up Amaradeva Centre to be introduced in Parliament soon
The Government will shortly introduce a Bill in Parliament to set up the Amaradeva Aesthetic & Research Centre, to be also known as the Amaradeva Asapuwa, which would be equipped with a research laboratory, archive, library and museum. The objectives of the Centre are to facilitate Research activities of graduate and Postgraduate courses on Aesthetic [...]
Artistes debunk Govt.'s 14% Withholding tax withdrawal
A group of Artistes claimed that, reports that 14% Withholding tax on the sales proceeds of Teledramas has been removed on the instructions of the President, were not correct, as they cannot be implemented without an amendment. Issuing a statement signed by its Convenor Sudath Rohana, the Free Art Guild (FAG) stated that, under Section [...]
Safety rules sans penalties finally, after three-wheelers kill hundreds
Within the first 120 days of this year, irresponsible three-wheeler drivers have killed 117 people on the roads, and finally, transport officials say, revised safety regulations, including a 40-kilometres per hour speed limit, will be implemented soon. Rules being gazetted on Wednesday restrict three-wheelers from transporting more than three passengers at a time. But, with [...]
Environmentalist outlines steps to ensure Sinharaja elephants remain in the Rainforest
'Unique' within an already 'unique' group – this is what the last of the two Sinharaja elephants are! As there was a deadlock, with President Maithripala Sirisena issuing instructions that moves to translocate (take from one place to another) the pair of elephants be halted forthwith and Wildlife Minister Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka insisting that [...]
Monster project swallows Rs. 1.3bn in compensation
More than Rs. 1.3 billion has been spent on compensation related to the Uma Oya hydro-electric and irrigation project, the scheme's Deputy Director (Relief Operations), D.B Amarasekara said. Rs. 800 million has been paid as compensation to people whose houses were damaged by the project while Rs. 370 million has been spent on compensation for [...]
Norwegian researchers sail in to probe fishing stocks
The long-awaited Norwegian research vessel, RV Dr Fridtjof Nansen, which sails around the globe helping developing countries set up ecosystem-based fishery management, will reach Colombo on June 22. The Nansen, regarded as the world's most advanced marine research vessel, will sail around Sri Lanka for 26 days, surveying oceanic conditions and fish stocks. The ship [...]
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Stray-dog menace at Kalubowila Hospital
Stray dogs roaming around the Colombo South Teaching Hospital (CSTH) cause enormous difficulties to staff and patients. The dogs often roam around the Outpatients Department, clinics and the Accident Ward, and patients complain the animals may be spreading germs. There are about 13 stray dogs currently at the CSTH, and Hospital Director Dr Asela Gunawardena [...]
This school lacks facilities
Many schools lack basics. ThePayagala Mahagammedda Junior School is an example of this sad reality. The fact that many schools throughout the island continue to lack even basic amenities. This school, which currently has a student population of 850, has no proper playground. Parents say the piece of land that serves as the playground is [...]
Galle lawyers reject wasteful, multi-billion rupee court idea
A move to shift the law courts in Galle to Boossa to a proposed Rs 2.5 billion building 12 kilometres away is being opposed by lawyers, while a new complex costing more than Rs 650 million is nearing completion. A new courts complex on a three-acre plot was approved in 2013, but the project came [...]
Chaotic bus terminal gives way to Kandy transport plan
Kandy's polluted, chaotic, and ill-conceived street-side Goods Shed bus terminal, which is near the railway station, will soon be demolished to pave way for a project that aims to integrate bus and rail transport. Government officials are asking the public for their patience as the heavily-used inter-provincial bus terminal will be moved to another location [...]
Scaffolding collapse causes damage to art shop
Scaffolding used in the construction of a 12-storeyed hotel, consisting of 271 rooms and a shopping mall, have collapsed on the roof of an art shop situated on the Galle Road, close to the boundary of the Marine Drive. The incident took place at around midnight last Sunday when the scaffolding from the hotel premises [...]


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The Natural Archaeological Park of the Rock Churches of Matera, simply called Matera's Murgia Park, covers an area of about 8000 hectares in the territory of Matera and Montescaglioso.
The territory has been inhabited since prehistoric times as evidenced by the many fossils on display at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale Ridola Matera. The area of the park is listed as a World Heritage Site along with the Sassi of Matera.
Numerous stationing testify human settlements in prehistoric times, including the most important are the Cave of Bats, frequented in the Paleolithic and Neolithic villages of Murgia Timone, Murgecchia and Trasanello enclosed by defensive ditches dug into the rock. which are characterized in the Middle Neolithic pottery for Serra d'Alto, a figulina ceramic painted in brown with geometric motifs and ribbon-shaped handles with thick protomes animals which takes its name from the hill of Matera.
Rupestrian Churches
One of the most important features of the Murgia is the presence of over a hundred rock churches scattered throughout the territory, sometimes hidden by the dense vegetation and dug along the banks of the steep ravines in inaccessible places and difficult to access, embellished with spectacular frescoes testify to the devotion that lasted up to our days. The churches partially dug and partly constructed occur with a single nave, like the one known as the Cripta della Scaletta and that of Madonna della Croce, with two aisles as the church of Cappuccino vecchio or the one called Cripta del Canarino or three-aisles such as the Madonna delle tre porte or San Pietro alla via Appia.
The churches, especially those built in the Romanesque period, show the architectural and decorative elements typical of sub divo churches of the period as apses, quatrefoil columns, walls that assume functions of transects, walls decorated with blind arches and projecting capitals, sometimes embellished with cupolas in concentric circles, in the back of a donkey ceilings, cornices decorated with broken lines. Some rock churches are linked to the presence of Benedictine monks such as the "Cave of the Saints", now called as Crypt of the Original Sin, surely among the oldest of the region, whose walls are painted a series of paintings dating from the IX century.
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A Hibiscus species well worth growing, award-winning Hibiscus schizopetalus (Fringed Hibiscus) is an erect evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with unusual, lacy flowers. Instead of upward or outward-facing flowers, the flowers are pendulous and dangle from slim, gracefully arching stems, clad with ovate, dark green leaves. Reminiscent of Japanese lanterns, the intriguing blossoms are bright red or streaked red and pink with recurved, fringed petals and a long staminal tube strikingly projecting. Fringed Hibiscus will bloom intermittently throughout the year if it is given sufficient light. A fascinating plant that takes little effort to grow.
Typically grows up to 6-8 ft. tall (180-240 cm) with a spread of 5-6 ft. (150-180 cm). Fringed Hibiscus is a fast grower and will easily achieve several feet of growth in a single season.
A full sun lover, this plant is best grown in rich, moist, well-drained soils. Drought intolerant.
Watch for aphids, mealybugs, thrips and powdery mildew. Deer resistant.
Where winter hardy, grow as a specimen plant, in small groups or as a hedge or screen. Suitable for container planting in areas subject to frost.
Fringed Hibiscus blooms better if left unpruned, as the flowers are produced on short spurs from the previous year's wood. So pruning should be done sparingly – every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
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Last month, FAITH magazine included a page of statistics about the number of diocesan priests serving in our parishes. As you read, we have fewer diocesan priests than we once did. This month, I want to carry on that conversation and mention some of the other wonderful priests who serve in our parishes. We are blessed with religious order priests and those who come to us from other dioceses who also serve in our parishes. And we receive wonderful service from our senior priests. Now, to be fair, only the diocesan priests are bound to our diocese for their entire ministry. But even there, we have some diocesan priests who serve in special ministries in our diocese and around the world. Plus, I don't believe there is any diocese in the United States that relies only upon their own diocesan priests.
So, where do we stand in terms of our service as priests to the wonderful people of the Diocese of Lansing? Our diocese is blessed with 58 senior priests. We have 65 pastors assigned (diocesan, religious order and foreign). We have 20 associates assigned (again diocesan, religious order and foreign). We also have 36 priests assigned to other ministries, mostly in our diocese but a few elsewhere. Thus, we have a body of 179 priests serving our diocese. There are also a handful of other priests studying at one of our universities and assisting in ministry temporarily in the diocese and another handful of retired religious priests.
Now, having said all this, it is correct that many of our clergy are at an age where they could retire within the next 10 years. Also, there is no guarantee that the religious order priests or those serving here from other countries could not be called away from our diocese at any time. Still, we are very blessed with the men serving us in our parishes and other diocesan ministries.
It is also true that we need more young men to respond to the call to the priesthood. As Jesus said 2,000 years ago and would repeat today, "The harvest is great but the laborers are few. Pray the Lord to send more laborers into the harvest." So, my sisters and brothers, pray. But pray that more will hear God's call, because I am convinced God is calling but we all have difficulty hearing that call. Perhaps, many of you could help this along by encouraging a young man you see at Church to consider the priesthood. I don't mean here to slight the call to marriage and to the consecrated life, let alone our call to live out our baptism, but this call to the priestly ministry is particularly urgent in our day.
With our very small families, many parents are reluctant to see their sons respond to such a call. Perhaps grandparents have to step in to encourage grandsons to think about this service to God and his Church.
In the meantime, we continue the process of clustering and merging parishes to make the administrative work simpler for the pastors. This also serves to facilitate greater collaboration between parishes and staffs.
One final request: Let your pastor know how much you appreciate the priestly ministry he exercises. We priests are all sinners, but the ministry we share is pretty awesome. Thanks be to God that he does not wait for perfect priests!


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The Church of Our Lady before is a dominant feature of the Old Town of Prague, Czech Republic, and has been the main church of this part of the city since the 14th century. The church's towers are 80 m high and topped by four small spires.
In the 11th century, this area was occupied by a Romanesque church, which was replaced by an early Gothic Church of Our Lady in front of Týn in 1256. Construction of the present church began in the 14th century in late Gothic style under the influence of Matthias of Arras and later Peter Parler. By the beginning of the 15th century, construction was almost complete; only the towers, the gable and roof were missing. The church was controlled by Hussites for some time, including John of Rokycan, future archbishop of Prague, who became the church's vicar in 1427.
The roof was completed in the 1450s, while the gable and northern tower were completed shortly thereafter during the reign of George of Podebrady. His sculpture was placed on the gable, below a huge golden chalice, the symbol of the Hussites. The southern tower was not completed until 1511, under Matěj Rejsek. In 1626, after the Battle of White Mountain, the sculptures of George of Podebrady and the chalice were removed and replaced by a sculpture of the Virgin Mary, with a giant holy made from by melting down the chalice. In 1679 the church was struck by lightning, and the subsequent fire heavily damaged the old vault, which was later replaced by a lower baroque vault.
The Jan Hus Memorial stands at one end of Old Town Square, Prague in the Czech Republic. The huge monument depicts victorious Hussite warriors and Protestants who were forced into exile 200 years after Hus and a young mother which symbolizes national rebirth. It was unveiled in 1915 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Jan Hus' martyrdom. The memorial was designed by Ladislav Šaloun and paid for solely by public donations. Born in 1370, Hus became an influential religious thinker, philosopher, and reformer in Prague. Hus believed that Catholic mass should be given in the vernacular, or local language, rather than in Latin as well as many teachings of John Wycliffe. This did not go over well with the Vatican in Rome and Huss was ultimately condemned by the Council of Constance and burned at the stake in 1415.
The people of Bohemia and other regions around Prague were constantly under oppressive regimes. Jan Hus became a symbol of dissidence and a symbol of strength against oppressive regimes. His opposition to church control by the Vatican gave strength to those who opposed control of Czech lands by the Habsburgs in the 19th century, and Hus soon became a symbol of anti-Habsburg rule. When the statue was erected in 1915 during World War I, the memorial became a symbol of anti-Russian rule. A couple decades later when Czechoslovakia was under Communist rule, sitting at the feet of the Jan Hus memorial became a way of quietly expressing their opinion and opposition against the Communist rule.


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Global Smartphone Shipments Set to Slump by 9% in 2022
By George Winslow
5G phones will account for just over half of smartphones shipped worldwide in 2022, rising to 80% by 2026, IDC is predicting
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NEEDHAM, Mass.—An updated forecast for the worldwide smartphone market from International Data Corporation (IDC) is showing a larger decline in global smartphone shipments, with IDC projecting that global shipments will decline by 9.1% in 2022, a reduction of 2.6 percentage points from the previous forecast, to about 1.24 billion units in 2022.
While a recovery of 2.8% is still anticipated in 2023, IDC did reduce its 2023 smartphone forecast by roughly 70 million units, given the ongoing economic worries and their impact on demand, the researchers said.
"We believe the global smartphone market will remain challenged through the first half of 2023, with hopes that recovery will improve around the middle of next year and growth across most regions in the second half," said Ryan Reith, group vice president with IDC's Worldwide Mobility and Consumer Device Trackers. "Rising costs are an obvious concern for the smartphone market and adjacent consumer technology categories, but we believe most of this reduced demand will be pushed forward and will support global growth in late 2023 and beyond. A device refresh cycle continues to build in many challenged emerging markets while developed markets have offset rising costs with increased promotional activity, more attractive trade-in offers, and extended financing plans. This has supported growth in the high-end of the market despite the economic headwinds."
5G continues to build out globally and will account for just over half of smartphones shipped worldwide in 2022, rising to 80% by 2026.
In addition, market momentum continues to build around foldable phones. While this category is only about 1-2% of the global market in 2022, it still accounts for roughly 15-16 million smartphones. This number will only grow as costs decrease and more OEMs get behind the form factor transition, IDC said.
IDC is also predicting that global shipments of Android phones will grow by 3.1% to 1,036.9 million units in 2023 and hit 1,145.7 million by 2026.
Shipments of phones using Apple iOS will increase by 1.3% to 233.5 million units in 2023 and grow to 247.5 million by 2026
"Despite the market slowdown, average selling prices (ASPs) continue to grow as consumers opt for premium devices that can last three to four years as refresh rates elongate in both developed and emerging markets," said Anthony Scarsella, research director with IDC's Worldwide Mobility and Consumer Device Trackers. "Smartphone ASPs are expected to grow for the third consecutive year as average selling prices will reach $413, up 6.4% from $388 in 2021. The last time the market witnessed ASPs surpass $400 was in 2011 ($425), when the market displayed over 60% shipment growth. Moreover, iOS unit share will reach 18.7% (the highest of any forecast year), which is a driving force behind the high ASP growth we currently see in 2022."
George Winslow
George Winslow is the senior content producer for TV Tech. He has written about the television, media and technology industries for nearly 30 years for such publications as Broadcasting & Cable, Multichannel News and TV Tech. Over the years, he has edited a number of magazines, including Multichannel News International and World Screen, and moderated panels at such major industry events as NAB and MIP TV. He has published two books and dozens of encyclopedia articles on such subjects as the media, New York City history and economics.


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Editorial: Southwestern Ontario will have to lobby hard for high-speed rail
In a government budget, money, or the lack of it, doesn't just talk, it screams.
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Forget what politicians promise in elections. What they say in budgets speaks loudest.
Markets watch budgets. So do bond raters in whose hands government finances rest.
Voters should pay the same close attention.
With that in mind, there are two key takeaways for Southwestern Ontario, both in transportation, from the new Ontario Progressive Conservative government's first budget.
First, the Tories have shown they're sensitive to public pressure, opting in one fell swoop in the budget to make Highway 401 six lanes wide from west of London to Tilbury and install concrete median safety barriers along that deadly stretch, nicknamed Carnage Alley, to help stop median crossover crashes.
The fix won't come cheap. The cost will eclipse $1 billion, the transportation minister says.
The former Liberal government had years to embrace the project, but never fully did. Only months before the election they knew they'd lose, did the Grits say the barriers would come — some day.
The second, more alarming budget takeaway is that the Tories have signalled they're not yet committed to linking Southwestern Ontario to Toronto with high-speed rail, instead hitting pause on capital spending for the $20-billion project.
Promising a regional transportation plan this fall, the Tories say they'll explore conventional ways to improve getting around. Think old-school trains, buses and roads.
That's a worrying economic sign for the entire area, one that doesn't square with the Tories declaring Ontario "open for business." Some critics fear it means the high-speed option is now off the rails.
We can quibble whether concrete median barriers, instead of wire cable barriers, which the Liberals favoured, are the way to stop 401 crossover crashes. The point is, the Tories, even with their budget far under water, paid attention to a persistent citizens' push for the barriers and found the money.
If Southwestern Ontario wants high-speed rail — and why wouldn't it? — it will have to take a page from the highway safety activists to persuade the Ford government that fast trains are the way to go.
For a government with an $11.7-billion budget shortfall, the project would be hugely costly. It's also run into vocal opposition in rural areas, a key Tory stronghold, worried about the fallout in the farm belt.
But high-speed rail would also pull the region into Toronto's commuter orbit, a game-changer that would plug us into the hottest economy in Canada and chop travel times to London to 73 minutes.
The question now, is whether the region will become the squeaky wheel demanding the grease.
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For the dressing, whisk together the garlic, ginger, red pepper, sesame oil, safflower oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar.
Toss the dressing with the cucumbers in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside. Chill until ready to serve.
To toast the sesame seeds, place in a dry non-stick skillet over medium high heat and stir frequently until seeds start to turn brown then remove from heat.
When ready to serve, toss with the cilantro and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 133 Calories; 11 grams fat; 9 grams Carbohydrate; 2 grams protein.
Brown Rice Vinegar: This vinegar has been used for cooking and in healing remedies in Asia for centuries. It helps to kill bacteria and has antioxidant properties by preventing the formation of fatty peroxides. Like other vinegars it may help prevent heart disease, aid in digestion and help to control diabetes.
Cilantro: The leaves are variously referred to as coriander leaves, fresh coriander, Chinese parsley, or cilantro (in America, from the Spanish name for the plant). In parts of Europe, this herb has traditionally been referred to as an "anti-diabetic" plant. In parts of India, it has traditionally been used for its anti-inflammatory properties. In the United States, cilantro (coriander) has recently been studied for its cholesterol-lowering effects.
Cucumber: Cucumbers belong to the same botanical family as melons and squashes. They are 95% water and help keep the body hydrated while aiding in the elimination of toxins. They are a very good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Potassium and a good source of Vitamin A, Pantothenic Acid, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Manganese. Cucumbers contain lariciresinol, pinoresinol, and secoisolariciresinol – lignans that may help fight cardiovascular disease as well as certain types of cancer.
Ginger: This flavorful root contains potent anti-inflammatory compounds. This may explain why some people with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis experience less pain and more mobility when they up their ginger consumption. Ginger also helps with gastrointestinal distress, motion sickness and nausea. Finally, research suggests that ginger may have antioxidant and anti-tumor effects on cells.
Red Bell Peppers: Bell peppers are an excellent source of carotenoids and vitamin C and are members of the nightshade family. They also provide plenty of fiber, water and Vitamin A.
Safflower Oil: This oil is a good source of monounsaturated fats (~78%) and contains ~13.3 % polyunsaturated fat and 8.7% saturated fat. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats both help to reduce levels of LDL, or "bad," cholesterol and increase levels of HDL, or "good," cholesterol. A higher HDL-to-total cholesterol is associated with cardiovascular benefits and may help reduce your risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke and hardened arteries. Safflower oil is also a good source of the antioxidant vitamin E.
Sesame Oil: This oil is an excellent source of polyunsaturated fatting acids including omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9. Polyunsaturated fatty acids are crucial for growth and development and may help prevent and treat chronic diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and arthritis.
Sesame Seeds: A very good source of manganese and copper and a good source of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc and fiber. Sesame seeds also contain two lignans, sesamin and sesamolin which have been shown to help lower cholesterol in humans. Sesamin may also help to protect the liver from oxidative damage.
Tamari Sauce: This cousin of soy sauce is high in sodium, but offers a more robust flavor than salt. Note: if you have been told by your doctor to limit your salt intake, you may want to use less and/or a low sodium type soy sauce.
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- A secured playground for the children (play house, sled and swings).
- A "petanque" court (French lawn bowling).
For tennis lovers, there are public courts in the nearby village that is a two-minute car ride away.
For hikers, there are also 16 well-marked trails around the nearby city of Anduze. There are also trained guides that can be hired at the local tourist office.
The Mediterranean Sea and mountains are both within 80 kilometers of the house. The closest ski resort is "Mont Aigoual" at 150 kilometers.


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Savanna Beaurline, Political Communication and Family Advocacy major and the president of Northwestern Students for Life.
UNW senior Savanna Beaurline graduates in December with a degree in Political Communications and Family Advocacy in the IDS program. Passionate about fighting for the rights of the pre-born, Beaurline has already landed a job with Students for Life, a nonprofit in Washington, D.C. as a lobbyist, and will start work in January.
Beaurline's other interests are theatre and music. She spent time as a young student on the Northwestern campus participating in piano competitions. Her love of UNW's faith foundation and friendships with students already attending the university led her to enroll here.
She started out as a psychology major who wasn't entirely sure how her passions would translate into a career. She soon felt the Lord calling her to pro-life work. Following His direction for her life, she combined classes in Communications, Political Science, and Family Studies to form an IDS major that would serve her career needs best.
As the president of Northwestern Students for Life on campus, Beaurline's enthusiastic, engaging and confident persona will take her far.
December 9 at 3:30 p.m., Beaurline will be debuting her senior capstone project, a pro-life video that she has been working on all fall semester. The video will provide young adults talking points for speaking out for the protection of those who don't have a voice – and may not be allowed to live long enough to have one.
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using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Web;
using System.Web.Mvc;

namespace PersistIntro.Controllers
{
    public class ManufacturersController : Controller
    {
        // Create a reference to the 'manager' object
        private Manager m = new Manager();

        //
        // GET: /Manufacturers/
        public ActionResult Index()
        {
            return View(m.GetAllManufacturers());
        }

        //
        // GET: /Manufacturers/Details/5
        public ActionResult Details(int id)
        {
            // Attempt to fetch the desired object
            var fetchedObject = m.GetManufacturerById(id);

            if (fetchedObject == null)
            {
                return RedirectToAction("index");
            }
            else
            {
                return View(fetchedObject);
            }
        }

        // ############################################################

        //
        // GET: /Manufacturers/Create
        public ActionResult Create()
        {
            return View();
        }

        //
        // POST: /Manufacturers/Create
        [HttpPost]
        public ActionResult Create(ManufacturerAdd newItem)
        {
            if (ModelState.IsValid)
            {
                ManufacturerBase addedItem = m.AddManufacturer(newItem);
                // Should probably do a quick if-null test
                return RedirectToAction("details", new { id = addedItem.Id });
            }
            else
            {
                return RedirectToAction("index");
            }
        }

        // ############################################################

        //
        // GET: /Manufacturers/Edit/5
        public ActionResult Edit(int id)
        {
            // Attempt to get the object with the matching identifier
            ManufacturerBase fetchedObject = m.GetManufacturerById(id);

            if (fetchedObject == null)
            {
                return RedirectToAction("index");
            }
            else
            {
                return View(fetchedObject);
            }
        }

        //
        // POST: /Manufacturers/Edit/5
        [HttpPost]
        public ActionResult Edit(int id, ManufacturerBase newItem)
        {
            // Two tests are required...
            if (ModelState.IsValid & id == newItem.Id)
            {
                // Attempt to update the item
                ManufacturerBase editedItem = m.EditManufacturer(newItem);

                if (editedItem == null)
                {
                    return RedirectToAction("index");
                }
                else
                {
                    return RedirectToAction("details", new { id = editedItem.Id });
                }
            }
            else
            {
                return RedirectToAction("index");
            }
        }

        // ############################################################

        //
        // GET: /Manufacturers/Delete/5
        public ActionResult Delete(int? id)
        {
            // The type of the parameter above was changed to int?, a nullable int
            // This will suppress an error message

            return View();
        }

        /*
        //
        // POST: /Manufacturers/Delete/5
        [HttpPost]
        public ActionResult Delete(int id, FormCollection collection)
        {
            try
            {
                // TODO: Add delete logic here

                return RedirectToAction("Index");
            }
            catch
            {
                return View();
            }
        }
        */
    }
}

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AwardSpring is a next-generation scholarship management platform. With experience on our side, we're ready to collaborate with you to transform your application process. In the past year alone we've proudly helped institutions like yours award over $37 million to almost 20,000 applicants.
Kurt focuses on pushing the strategic direction of the AwardSpring business and platform. Operationally, he manages the Sales, Marketing and Finance teams to help fuel sustainable growth. He is also responsible for Investor Relations and Corporate Communications. Prior to his arrival at AwardSpring, Kurt was the CTO for Cappex for 2 years and the SVP of eCommerce Technology for FTD for almost a decade. He has an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg Graduate School of Management and a Liberal Arts BA from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.
Daniel is the visionary behind the AwardSpring product, having been involved with its design and implementation since day 1. He's passionate about delivering software that delights students, administrators, and reviewers. Prior to joining AwardSpring, Daniel drove the product strategy for FTD's ecommerce platform that served over 5,000 florists in North America. Daniel received his Bachelor's Degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology in Information Technology. He currently resides in Chicago and satisfies his wanderlust by traveling the world with his wife Jordan.


Story and truth are essential elements to the success of a brand, and nowhere is that more evident than in Chrysler's recent accolade as AdAge's 2012 marketer of the year. These elements have guided the advertising strategy of Chrysler since the appointment of Oliver Francois to head of marketing in late 2009. His team's vision created advertisements that resonated strongly with American consumers, helping the brand's market share increase from 8.9% to 11.5% since Francois's promotion.
Francois made it the primary goal of his team to fundamentally reshape the story of Chrysler, as well as the story of the American auto industry. The effort centered around a restoration of pride in American ingenuity, and cast a more positive light on a region that many thought had seen its best days. "Imported from Detroit" became more than just another tagline; It was something consumers could rally around and know they were contributing to the resurgence of American workers. Consumers love a good story, especially that of a troubled city picking itself back up through hard work and dedication.
Chrysler's pivotal Super Bowl advertisements proved to be significant in getting the story and truth aspects across to viewers. Beginning with the assembly line themed "The Things We Make, Make Us" and concluding with the "Halftime in America" spot featuring Clint Eastwood, these ads were widely successful in winning over the hearts and minds of consumers. Courageously admitting that Chrysler, indeed the region and its people, had seen very difficult times but was fighting to regain its past glory was both powerful and compelling. Americans couldn't help but feel that they should be a part of the rebuilding process.
Francois and his team have totally transformed the dialogue about Chrysler, the American auto industry, and a region that had begun to be viewed as a wasteland by many citizens. Thanks to Chrysler's marketing campaign, Detroit is beginning to once again be seen as a place of rebirth and growth, innovation and pride. Companies around the world can look to this excellent example of advancing a brand through truth and honesty, as well as a strong story behind the product.
Beam Inc. revived slumping sales and a slightly archaic image by launching Red Stag, adding a hint of black cherry to its signature bourbon that appealed to younger consumers and women. Further expanding the Red Stag line, Beam incorporated new flavors paired with a creative story; Notably the "devils cut," referring to the drops of bourbon left behind in the barrels during the aging process.
Chipotle's "Back to the Start" campaign has provided a sales boost of 23.4% by tapping in to the sensibilities of the modern consumer. Their ads depict a pig farmer, once a slave of the commercial industry, breaking free to provide an example of environmentally sensible, sustainable agriculture. Truth is not sacrificed in these ads, as the company was able to stand up to challenges from the Better Business Bureau to prove their claims.
State Farm revitalized their aging image with catchy new taglines and innovative online applications. The Aaron Rogers signature dance (video below) featured in commercials spread across the entire NFL and entered popular culture, while the "Chaos in your town" app provided attractive interactivity for potential customers.


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In 2017 total assets of BPCE were 333.63 bln EUR. Growth compared to the previous period (2016) was 5.97%. The evolution of the total assets of BPCE is shown at Chart 1 below.
Chart 1. Total Assets of BPCE.
In 2017 net income of BPCE was 729.00 mln EUR. Growth compared to the previous period (2016) was 58.13%. The evolution of the net income of BPCE is shown at Chart 2 below.
Chart 2. Net Income of BPCE.


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Q: How to convert Avro Logical type timestamp-millis to Avro Logical Type date using UpdateRecord in Apache Nifi? I am loading the data from Oracle to Bigquery. I wanted to add an additional column in Bigquery table based on the existing column in Oracle.
I created a simple flow. ExecuteSQL ->UpdateRecord -> PutBigQueryBatch
In Oracle, I have A(string), B(string), and C(timestamp) columns.
For testing if this flow works, I created a new property '/D' in UpdateRecord with the value '/A'. The output data had the additional column D with the value same as A(string). This worked perfectly.
For testing if this flow works, I created a new property '/D' in UpdateRecord with the value '/C'. The output data had the additional column D with the value same as C(AVRO logical type timestamp-millis). This worked as well.
I want to upload the data to Bigquery but D column as a BigQuery Date data type instead of BigQuery Timestamp data type though.
How to convert the Avro logical type Timestamp-millis to Avro logical type Date?
Example:
Oracle:
            A            |            B            |            C
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            1            |            2            |2013-12-10T13:24:40.000Z

Bigquery:
            A            |            B            |            C             |        D
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            1            |            2            | 2013-12-10T13:24:40.000Z |    2013-12-10

Output Schema in the 'field' from ExecuteSQL:
{ "name": "A",  "type": ["null","string"] },
{ "name": "C",  "type": { "type" : "string","logicalType" : "timestamp-millis" } },
{ "name": "B",  "type": ["null","string"] }


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Paper straw maker opening new northeastern Indiana plant
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) -- A paper straw manufacturer says it's opening a new plant in northeastern Indiana and expects to add jobs.
The announcement came Thursday from Aardvark Straws. The company says in a statement that the Fort Wayne facility should be operating in February, creating more than 100 jobs.
Gov. Eric Holcomb said in a statement Friday that the company is an "important part of our state's diversified manufacturing sector." The state says the company could create more than 200 jobs by the end of 2021. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. offered conditional tax credits based on Aardvark's job creation plans.
The company had said in August it could expand its workforce. Its products are an alternative to plastic straws, which are being banned or restricted in some places.
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I am the candidate to fight the Hard Brexit Poplar & Limehouse can't afford and doesn't want. As your MP, I will campaign for Britain's place in the Single Market, a public say on any final deal with Brussels and to protect the rights of EU citizens who have made Britain their home. Unlike Labour and the Tories, I and the Liberal Democrats understand what Brexit means for residents: earlier this year Councillor Andrew Cregan and I successfully persuaded Tower Hamlets Council to set up a Brexit Impact Taskforce to safeguard local livelihoods.
Your Labour MP voted with the Conservatives to begin the Brexit process, even though over two thirds of his constituents voted to remain in the European Union. I believe your MP should speak up for the wishes of constituents, and should have gone against Corbyn's whip, as a number of others did.


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Below are excerpts from a letter dated Sept. 30 written by Edward Yingling, president/CEO of the American Bankers Association, to NCUA Chairman Michael Fryzel.
By Staff Writer | Updated on October 07, 2008
It was very disturbing to learn that Resource One Credit Union in Texas is running an advertisement "What is safer than money in the bank?" which unwisely raises fears about the stability of the banking system and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Michael Ogden | January 30, 2023
The bill would reduce the number of times a credit union board must meet each year.
Six Credit Unions Pay $13 Million in Special Dividends
Jim DuPlessis | January 31, 2023
More than half is distributed by New Mexico's Nusenda CU.
NCUA Bans Former DFCU Financial Controller & URW FCU Head Teller
Peter Strozniak | January 31, 2023
Robert Shorkey embezzles $135,250 and Jorge Navarro steals $628,600.


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Q: Reuse standard menus in Eclipse RCP4 application I want to reuse standard menus from the Eclipse IDE in my RCP4 application (e.g. Windows->Preferences).
In Eclipse RCP3 applications you simply have to add a menuContribution to the plugin.xml to achieve this.
I tried the same for my RCP4 application but without success. Is there another way to add standard menus to a RCP4 application?

A: For a pure e4 application which is not using the 3.x compatibility layer you have to construct all the menus and dialogs yourself.
For preferences you can use the JFace org.eclipse.jface.preference.PreferenceDialog which is a simpler version of the normal preferences dialog, but you don't get the preference page extension point (or any existing pages) so you have to craft all that yourself.