A lesser known aspect of the Trust is its extensive Archive of primary and secondary sources. The collection all relates to the history and the people of Cirencester and the surrounding area.
These original documents and printed and published sources cover a wide range of subjects and reveal aspects of Cirencester's past which may otherwise have been lost. Samples of the material contained within the collection includes records of associations, clubs and societies such as the Chess and Draught Club, the Cirencester Arts Club and Film Society, the Agricultural Associations, Archaeology, History and Natural History Associations; the Cirencester Literary and Debating Associations; records of the Bathurst Family, house and park; records of various businesses and Royal Agricultural College alongside a range of photographs, deeds and other original sources.
Through this unique and important material, the Trust is preserving the history and culture of Cirencester and gaining insight into the people, places, industries, activities and events of a town and area.
The Trust's purpose is not only to preserve Cirencester's heritage but also to share it. The collection is fully accessible to the all. To ensure the correct storage conditions, for reasons of space and to allow public accessibility the collection is housed at the County Record Office, Gloucestershire Archives.
Gloucestershire Archives is open Tuesdays to Fridays from 09:00-16:30 and on the first Saturday of each month also from 09:00-16:30. You will need to pre-order your documents at least five working days in advance of your visit. The catalogue of the collection is accessible through the Gloucestershire Archives' website and this ensures it is possible to view a full list of the content of the collection and order any items of interest. To reveal the content the reference number for the collection is required.
On deposit at Gloucestershire Archives, all new collections receive a collection number and each item within the collection will also have a sub-number/s. The number is arbitrary, being the next in sequence. The number allocated to the Trust's collection is D10820. The online catalogue can be reached by following this link and by entering D10820* into the "Finding Ref" box and clicking search a list of all D10820 items is produced.
We encourage you to visit Gloucestershire Archives and use and enjoy your Archives.


Hi Danny, I am just finishing your book "Flipside - an unusual autobiography". By the way, thank you - I got it for free from Daily free books. Although the subject is serious, heartbreaking even, there were times when I could not help laughing aloud. I loved the Berbers "and yes, we will join you for dinner", and your other escapades. I am a serious , but it only now and again that an author touches a part of me that makes me want to beg him for more. Thank you for sharing this experience with us, thank you for the very funny parts. I wish you all the best for the future and hope that you will be writing plenty more books.


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Saint Florian the patron saint of the fire service
St. Florian statue
Josef Josephu & his sculpture
In 1935, Josef Josephu a well known sculptor in Vienna, unveiled a statue of St. Florian which stood guard over the main firehouse of Vienna, located in the city's largest square, Am Hof. In 1945 the building was bombed and St. Florian survived, with only a slight damage.
The statue is now that symbol of the Vienna Fire Dept and located at the Fire History Museum:
Wiener Feuerwehrmuseum
Am Hof 9 1010
Wien Austria
Telephone 53 199/444 FAX 53/199/482
Florian was born in Austria in the 4th century about 250 A.D. in Cetium (Austria). The St. Florian commemorated in the Roman Martyrology on May 4th, was an officer of the Roman army. He joined the Roman Army as a youth, and through hard work and determination... he advanced through the ranks. He advanced in the ranks and occupied a high administrative post in Noricum, now part of Austria. The Emperor Diocletian and his assistant Maximian liked Florian because of his abilities to solve problems and work with people. They saw Florian as a man capable of handling heavy responsibilities. The saint suffered "death for the Faith" in the days of Diocletian. Although he became an officer of the Roman army, he didn't observe a "don't ask, don't tell" policy and confessed to his Christianity in anti-Christian times.
The Emperor sent an assistant named Aquilius to the area controlled by Florian to kill all the Christians in the area, and to find out why Florian was not following orders. When he finally met up with Florian... he asked him why he refused to persecute the Christians to which Florian replied, "Tell the Emperor that I am a Christian and will suffer the same fate as the Christians." Aquilius then offered him a raise and promotion if he would change his mind. Florian refused. Aquilius was outraged and had his soldiers beat him with whips, yet Florian stood steadfast. He told Aquilius that he had suffered many wounds for the Emperor - why not a few scratches for his own beliefs? His courage scared Aquilius who feared that Florian would lead others to rebel.
"The Departure of St. Florian" Albrecht Altdorfer. The Departure of St. Florian (panel from the St. Florian altar). c.1515. Oil on wood. Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy.
It was for these reasons that the Emperor was shocked to learn that Florian was not following his order to punish all Christians in his area. This punishment included burning Christian churches and books, firing all Christians from their jobs, putting them in prison without good reason, and finally forcing them to sacrifice to the Roman gods. Florian did not carry out his orders to persecute all Christians in the area, and, thus, was sentenced to death by fire.
His legendary "Acts" state that he gave himself up at Lorch to the soldiers of Aquilinus, and the governor of Lorch, when they were rounding up the Christians. Standing on the funeral pyre, Florian is reputed to have challenged the Roman soldiers to light the fire, saying "If you do, I will climb to heaven on the flames." Apprehensive to his words, instead of burning Florian, he was flogged and flayed after making the bold confession. Not willing to take a chance, Aquilius decided to drown Florian by tying a giant stone around his neck and throwing him into the river Enns. He was twice scourged, half-flayed alive, set on fire, and finally thrown into the river Enns with a stone around his neck. His body was later recovered by a pious woman, and he was buried honorably.
Because of his stand and resistance to death by fire... St. Florian became the protector of firefighters all over the world.
"The Martyrdom of St. Florian"
Martyrdon of Saint Florian: Albrecht Altdorfer
The Martyrdom of St. Florian (panel from the St. Florian altar). c.1515. Oil on wood.
Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy.
Stolen painting
St. Florian putting out a fire The top of the painting is semi-circular in form. On the right, St.
Florian in armour, wearing an ermine stole and an ermine-edged crown
surmounted by a small cross,
is seated on a cloud pouring water on a burning castle.
In the upper left corner there is the Holy Trinity.
There are also some cherubs in the painting.
The painting was cut out of its frame.
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from the castle BORL, Dolane 1, Slovenia
About 600 years later, sometime between 900-955, a monastery was erected near Florian's tomb, and subsequently the village of St. Florian grew up around it. His body, recovered and was eventually removed to the Augustinian Abbey of St. Florian, near Linz. St. Florian was adopted as patron saint of Poland after Pope Lucius III, in 1138, consented to the request of King Casimir of Poland and to the Bishop of Cracow, to send relics of Florian to that country. Since that time, St. Florian has been regarded as a patron of Poland as well as of Linz, Upper Austria and of firemen. Soon after, a person was saved from a fire by invoking St. Florian's name. Since then, Florian has been invoked against fire and has generally been regarded in most countries as the patron saint of the fire service.
Florian is associated with brewers because of a legendary incident in which he miraculously stopped a fire with a single pitcher of water. He is often depicted holding a pitcher. Florian is also the patron of chimney sweeps, Austria, Poland and soap boilers.
There has been popular devotion to St. Florian in many parts of central Europe, and the tradition as to his martyrdom, not far from the spot where the Enns flows into the Danube, is ancient and reliable. Many miracles of healing are attributed to his intercession and he is invoked as a powerful protector in danger from fire, and floods and against drowning. His feast day is May 4th.
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Oklahoma Wild: Tornadoes and Earthquakes
If you're goin' to Oklahoma, don't go in the month of May!
If you live in Oklahoma or Kansas, please be careful today or tomorrow (May 7 and 8, 2015).
Tornado Alley forms in May, and stretches from Texas north to Nebraska. It includes Kansas and Oklahoma.
But Oklahoma always seems to get hit the hardest.
This May is no different. I am sitting in my chair in Independence, Kansas watching the weather forecast. "Tornadoes likely for today and tomorrow. Look at the forecast before you drive, especially in the evening."
Twister in Tornado Alley on 6 May 2015. Click to enlarge or to source (then hit the go back arrow or just minimize the image).
Last nite (May 6) a spray of tornadoes struck in Tornado Alley, with serious damage but no deaths. The following bullets are excerpted from an NBCNews bulletin.
• Tornadoes roared across the plains on Wednesday, causing at least a dozen injuries, damage to homes and flash flooding in Oklahoma.
• At least 20 twisters were sighted across three states — with multiple tornadoes reported in Kansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska.
• Officials said at least 12 people were injured — two critically — when a tornado tore through two mobile home parks on the south side of Oklahoma City.
• A flash-flood emergency was declared in Oklahoma City for the first time in history, as much of central Oklahoma was hit with heavy rain and flash-flood warnings.
• Five to eight inches of rain had fallen in affected areas as of 6 May, with another four to five inches of possible rainfall to come.
• The Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City was evacuated twice as severe storms approached the area.
• A tiger safari in Tuttle had been damaged by severe weather and live animals from the facility were on the loose. However it was later reported that all the animals in the facility were accounted for.
Almost exactly one year ago in May 2014 we were hiding in an underground storm shelter in Kansas. The sirens were blaring and a threatening line of thunder-cells, with rotation, approached. Click on the colored link to read about this.
This predicament was the basis for an exciting chapter of my new book Weed and Water.
POST-SCRIPT: TORNADO UPDATE ON 8 MAY 2015:
Thunderstorm/Tornado hotspot for 8 May 2015 (Click to enlarge or to source).
Oklahoma has also been hit by earthquakes recently. It's a wild state to live in !!!
If you are curious, more info about fracking can be found in another blog. Click on the colored word to find out more (then hit go-back arrow or minimize to return to main blog).
May you and your home be safe this weekend, and if you work in the garden may your spring flowers and veggies grow strong.
The Gray Nomad.
Probing the practice of Christian believers……
He said, Go out and stand on the mount before the Lord. Behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind; after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice. When Elijah heard the voice, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood in the entrance to the cave. And behold there came a voice to him and said, What are you doing here, Elijah? [Book of 1 Kings, chapter 19].
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Update: 8 May 2105…. from Weather Underground:
A very dangerous weather pattern is set to possibly bring a multi-day severe weather outbreak for the Southern Plains. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a moderate chance of severe weather today for part of southwestern Oklahoma, while an enhanced chance of severe weather extends from southeastern Colorado through much of Oklahoma and adjacent areas of Texas. This could translate to very dangerous tornadoes, large hail, strong wind, and torrential rain. Residents are urged to take precaution to protect life and property.
George, a friend from Oral Roberts University (ORU) in Tulsa, added this comment: "I am thankful that we can always go to the ORU tunnel. It saved many of us In the 1974 tornado which hit our neighborhood. Tennis coach Duke's house was totally gone except 8 inches of the foundation. My house was not touched but the house across the street was taken. It destroyed the new aerobics center at ORU which we had not quite moved into. One should always take cover."
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"This is another book that is a must-read for anyone wishing to know the truth – both positive and negative – about fracking and the shale business in the United States and globally." ~ David Blackmon, Editor of Shale Magazine and contributor to Forbes.com
"The Shale Controversy has it all: politics, science, economics, history, geography, geology. I could keep adding to the list, but in summary, this book looks at the oil/gas and environmental predicament through several lenses." ~ Terri Koontz, College Biology Professor, Albuquerque
"I have only heard the hype about fracking in the past and would say I was skeptical at best. Reading The Shale Controversy has given me a wealth of information on the subject. It is an enjoyable and not difficult read which is surprising as the subject is very technical. . . . I highly recommend The Shale Controversy if you want an expert's view." ~ Robyn Wilde Hood, Fashion Quality Manager, Adelaide, Australia
If you want truth and not media hype, this is your book. Dr. Palmer is a known shale-fracking expert who is brutally honest about the significant drawbacks but also clear about the incredible potential of shale. I disagree on the role of fracking relative to global warming because I'm a climate change skeptic. But I highly recommend this book." ~ William B. Collier, Professor of Chemistry, ORU, Tulsa
"It was hard to put the book down. I would highly recommend FracMan to anyone who would enjoy an inspiring Christian story with a bit of romance and insight into the potential connections between fracking and earthquakes in the shale-gas/oil industry." ~ Debbie Loftin, Reservoir Engineer, Durango, Colorado.
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Soft coloured knitted top edged with a wide silk-panel hem and flattering V-neck. Sleeves are short and dropped with soft ribbed cuffs. L100cm.
Fabric and care: Top: 55% Acrylic 45% Cotton, Hem: 100% Silk. Handwash recommended.
Nice piece that goes with trousers and skirts . The silk panel adds interest. I have had several compliments already. It would be even nicer if the hem was better finished . The edge is interlocked and folded up, with long machine stitches that look a bit cheap - I may restitch myself with a double fold and small stitches.


One more negative thing happened today for the cryptocurrency market. Bloomberg reports that the United States Department of Justice has initiated a criminal investigation into possible manipulation of market prices on Bitcoin cryptocurrency market.
It is reported that the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is working with the Commission on Commodity and Futures Trading (CFTC), the main US market regulator, to focus on investigating illegal trading activities in cryptocurrency markets. In particular, we are talking about the so-called "spoofing", a kind of market manipulation, when traders introduce a flood of false orders into the market to deceive other market participants about the majority's intentions, and also attract new traders to the market. While the investigation is at the initial stage there is no more information regarding the issue. The stage of collecting information and studying the cryptocurrency markets will surely take some time.
It is interesting that the news about investigations coincided with another decline in prices for Bitcoin. Today, the price of the main digital currency broke through support at $7700 and the market moved down to a new 6-week local minimum around $7236. After that, there was a local pullback and market gained to the $7490 area. The market capitalization continued its decline and today it was around 332 billion dollars.


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Lacrosse W1s beat Hallam in ding-dong battle
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The University of Sheffield's Lacrosse Women's 1s secured a memorable 14-12 win over city rivals Sheffield Hallam in a thrilling game that saw many twists and turns.
Despite beating Hallam in Varsity last year, the University of Sheffield lost both league fixtures against their arch-rivals and captain Naomi Shaw was eager for her team to avenge the two defeats in the Northern 2B league.
Shaw led by example as she got the hosts off to a blistering start, with the Sheffield captain scoring inside the opening minute. Shaw ran in front of goal unopposed, before shooting low past the Hallam goalkeeper. It wasn't long before Uni doubled their advantage as Holly Knowles scored from close-range to give the home side a 2-0 lead after six minutes.
Izzie Hartley pulled a goal back for Hallam in the 10th minute, but Roisin Doyle, scored her first of six goals, to restore the University of Sheffield's two-goal advantage. Goals from Sarah McBean and Abbi Best saw Hallam draw back level, but Ann-Marie Du Preez responded immediately, which saw Uni retake a 4-3 lead.
In an unbelievable turnaround, Hallam were 6-4 ahead just over a minute later after scoring three goals in very quick succession to leave the hosts shell shocked. The University of Sheffield were still in shock when Hallam scored another just before half-time; leaving the home side trailing 7-4 at the break.
The half-time break allowed the hosts to collect themselves and captain Shaw looked to inspire a positive response from her side in the second-half. Whatever she said seemed to work as Doyle pulled a goal back for University of Sheffield just after half-time. Hallam restored their three-goal advantage soon after, but goals from Knowles and Du Preez cut Hallam's lead to just one, eight minutes into the second-half.
Two goals from Doyle gave the University of Sheffield a 9-8 lead with 15 minutes to play in another remarkable turnaround. Two minutes later, Hallam were back level, before Doyle once again found the back of net to restore the hosts' advantage. Du Preez scored two goals in quick succession to give the University of Sheffield some breathing space with the scoreline at 12-9 with 10 minutes to play.
Hallam pulled a goal back, before Doyle scored her sixth goal of the afternoon to make it 13-10. There were a few nervous moments after Hallam scored another two goals, but Holly Knowles sealed a brilliant win for the University of Sheffield in the last minute.
The girls were clearly delighted with the result and that was reflected in their celebrations after the final whistle. The Women's 1s have now won their last four games and they will be hoping that run continues when they travel to the University of Leeds to play their Women's 2s in the cup next week.
The Men's Lacrosse 1s were also in action against Hallam and they drew 6-6 at Hallam Sports Park.
Naomi Shaw, the Women's 1s captain, told Forge Sport: "I am not sure what could be better than beating Hallam. I am very pleased as we lost against them in both games in the league last year and then we won at Varsity so we wanted to show them that it is not just at Varsity that we can win but also in the BUCS league."
Shaw added: "This year we are really trying to work as a team; everyone with the team spirit and it really is amazing how your attitude can change a game in a couple of minutes. It was great to see."
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Personally, I think the idea of selfishness gets a bad rap. Our experiences are by their nature centered about our individual existence, and much soul searching can and should go on in that circle of one. We all find psychological and energy and ethical insight from being alone, meditating, reading, walking in the woods, or whatever the task or untask may be.
Selflessness, on the other hand, can be extravagant and superficial to the extreme. Sacrificing ones life chained to a single tree at a construction site, planning ones suicide to cash in an insurance claim to give ones destitute beneficiaries a windfall, or more realistically devoting ones life to a cause or belief that you were taught by rote from birth, without bringing your own mindful analysis into play.
Nevertheless, reality presents a landscape within which we seek to thrive for ourselves and for others. Selfishness, when tempered with selflessness can bring this pursuit into balance. It is the day dedicated to finding joy for yourself, while simultaneously achieving deep satisfaction by bringing joy to others that brings fullness to life.
Not bad for a first iteration, methinks. I present it as an open source starting point for all who seek truer life satisfaction.


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Alliance for Vermont Communities > Ashley Community Forest
What is the Ashley Community Forest?
The Ashley Community Forest is a beautiful 256 acre parcel that straddles the Sharon and Strafford boundary. The Alliance for Vermont Communities wishes to conserve and give the land to the residents of both towns to be used as a community resource for recreation, wildlife, historic preservation, timber, and scenic beauty for generations to come.
The Alliance purchased the Ashley parcel in mid-2018 with the help of the Vermont Land Trust and many local people to satisfy two goals: to help block NewVistas plans for an out-of-scale development and to establish a Community Forest. Within a month of this key purchase, David Hall, the developer, declared he was pulling out of the state and selling NewVistas' 1500 acres.
AVC will establish an easement on the property with the Vermont Land Trust and the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board to ensure that the Ashley Community Forest is protected and open for public access in perpetuity.
AVC is working in partnership with the Vermont Land Trust, The Upper Valley Land Trust, the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board and the Upper Valley Trails Alliance. We are grateful for their guidance and support.
The Ashley Community Forest Will Offer:
Recreation: Public access for hiking, skiing, hunting, picnicking and snowmobiling, which advances Sharon and Strafford town goals to promote forest and wildlife protection, preserve rural character, and expand recreational opportunities for four season use. The Ashley land borders the Manning Farm, which was recently conserved by the Upper Valley Land Trust, and is very near the Robinson Farm, recently conserved by the Vermont Land Trust. Together the parcels create 854 contiguous acres of conserved working farms and forest land. The Ashley Trails will directly link to trails on adjacent conserved land and perhaps later to neighboring towns.
Working Woodlands: The Ashley Community Forest will continue to be managed for long-term timber production and support of local forestry-related jobs.
Wildlife: With diverse forests, fields, wetlands and streams bisecting the north and south portions of the property, the Community Forest offers exceptional wildlife habitat.
Historic Resources: Several well preserved 19th-century historic archaeological features showing evidence of the Forest's agricultural past.
Scenic Beauty: Ashley Community Forest has wonderful views, engaging trails and exquisite stone work.
Education: Local community schools will be able to study and explore the wonders of the northern forest and contribute to the Community Forest stewardship through service projects.
It is planned that the Ashley Community Forest will be governed by a definitive management plan approved by the two towns, the Vermont Land Trust and the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board, which has committed to providing a $150,000 grant for the property's acquisition and conservation.
It is planned that the Ashley Community Forest Committee (ACFC) will include members appointed by the Selectboards and a member from AVC. It is also planned that the ACFC will have full responsibility for the management of funds, revenue and maintenance of the land and trails. In time, it is expected that timber revenue will make the community forest self-sustaining.
Please read our FAQs for more information.
Please contact Alliance for Vermont Communities if you are interested in volunteering or if
you have questions about the project ~ info@alliancevermont.org.
Explore the Ashley Community Forest through a series of outings.
View past outings offered on this beautiful land which were co-hosted with Vermont Center for Ecostudies. Stay tuned for a schedule of Spring 2020 outings.
How You Can Help Put the Ashley Community Forest on the Map:
The Ashley Community Forest will be permanently protected for public use through a conservation easement held by the Vermont Land Trust and Vermont Housing and Conservation Board.
In December of 2019, AVC successfully completed raising funds for the project budget of $523,100—this includes buying the land and costs for an appraisal, survey, forest management plan, legal expenses, and stewardship. Thanks to generous donors we did it! That said, we are still accepting donations for the project to be used towards future management.
A portion of the funds raised for the Ashley Community Forest includes $20,000 to seed a forest management fund overseen by a committee from both towns and Alliance for Vermont Communities.
Local foresters have estimated that the timber revenue will make the Community Forest self-sustaining over time.
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Note: Trails are in an unimproved state so use caution when hiking.
Please make a donation today:
Online: www.vlt.org/ashley
Mail: Please write "Ashley Community Forest" in the memo line and send to:
Vermont Land Trust
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Bob Linck: blinck@vlt.org (802) 861-6403
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Charlotte passengers refusing to wear masks led to Bahamas flight delayed a day
American Airlines flight 893 finally departed Tuesday after disruptive passengers and technical problems created an "extended delay" Monday.
Author: Curtis Carden
Published: 7:25 PM EDT July 5, 2021
Updated: 4:32 PM EDT July 6, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An American Airlines flight to the Bahamas from Charlotte Douglas International Airport arrived Tuesday after a daylong delay caused by disruptive passengers not complying with the federal mask mandate.
According to a spokesperson with American Airlines, Flight 893 from Charlotte to Nassau, Bahamas had passengers that were "non-compliant" with the federal mask mandate. Those passengers then became disruptive to other customers and refused to follow crew member instructions while on board.
"Per procedure, the customers involved were asked to exit the aircraft. We expect our customers to comply with our policies when they choose to fly with us, and we take action when that is not the case," American Airlines said in a news release.
The flight, which was originally scheduled to depart Monday morning, was repeatedly delayed Monday. The airline later provided all passengers with meal vouchers and hotel rooms ahead of their rescheduled flight Tuesday.
Stephanie Krzywanski, a passenger on the plane, said the first flight to the Bahamas was delayed due to a mechanical issue. As passengers were being boarded onto a new aircraft, some of the passengers refused to wear the federally-required masks.
Krzywanski believed the passengers were a group of high school students going to celebrate in the Bahamas for graduation.
The conflict created what the airline called an "extended delay" with the flight ultimately being rescheduled for Tuesday morning.
The flight departed Charlotte Tuesday at 10 a.m. just over 24 hours since the original departure time of 9:30 a.m. Monday. Flight tracking data showed the aircraft arrived at Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport Tuesday at 11:45 a.m.
RELATED: After flight delayed, then canceled, passenger uses emergency exit of plane on tarmac at Charlotte airport
WCNC Charlotte was on a Zoom video call with Krzywanski Monday when the pilot announced the flight was delayed until the next day. She said the passengers had already been on the second plane for nearly three hours before getting the announcement.
"They (the flight crew) really deserve to be recognized for what they did," Krzywanski told WCNC Charlotte on the video call from aboard the aircraft.
All the passengers, including those believed to have caused the disruption, were scheduled to be back on the plane Tuesday.
"After having a conversation with the group, our team at CLT confirmed with the customers that if they can travel on another flight, they will agree to comply with the face covering policy. The customers ultimately agreed and will travel to Nassau tomorrow," American Airlines said in a statement.
Krzywanski feared the consequences of that rebooking.
"I think it's a bad, bad idea for them to let a bunch of kids that everyone is angry with back on the plane," she said Monday.
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I highly recommend graviola fruit and leaves (also known as sour sop or guanabana). This amazing fruit tree produces both fruit and leaves that have been heralded to have miraculous cancer-fighting properties. Some studies suggest it is 10,000 times more powerful than chemo. Now that's quite a statement.
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Grab an imported piece of this miraculous fruit. Remember, do not eat the seeds, as they can be toxic, but you can have one of these gems delivered right to your door! Grab one now! Find out for yourself what all the fuss is about with this precious fruit!
No matter which option you try, just try one now. This fruit and it's leaves are reported to be miraculous, and I have had great results myself. I hope you will take your health seriously, and when things like this are presented with as many reports on its qualities, that you will take the time to give it a try. The word is out on Sour Sop!
Please feel free to leave me a comment or a question below. If you try any of these products, please also leave your testimonial below. I would love to hear what you think and what results you get from this fruit.
If you want to contact me personally, you can do so by emailing me at Babs@FountainofYouthLifestyle.com.
Graviola fruit seems to be very effective in fighting cancer without any obvious side effects. Thank you for providing such helpful information. Among these four types of products, do you recommend the fresh fruit the most? They all look pretty good to me. Kind of hard to make my decision. Thanks in advance.
This is truly a delicious fruit, because they grow wild in Tonga, and I used to eat it as a child. Unfortunately, I now live in New Zealand (very rare to find in our local markets/stores) and the amazing benefits of this produce has only just become known. I will surely look at ordering the tea.
I am also really interested in how this can help with the bed bugs – this is a problem in my home, although I wash the bed linen and hang them out in the sun to dry. I don't like to use the harsh chemicals, so this for me would be wonderful to know.
Thanks for this informative post I know that sour soup is a good source of antioxidants. Not only does it contain a bounty of vitamins and minerals, but the stem, bark and leaves are rich in antioxidants, which help the body fight against free radical damage to cells. I have already bookmarked this page if I should want one.
Before reading this article I had no idea that Graviola fruit contained so many health benefits to it. Good to know that seeds are not eatable and they are toxic. The OMURA ORGANIC SOURSUP clicks really well in my head. They are organic and 100% gianabana leaves and I would love to try it out.
I just ate a soursop for supper last night! My husband bought some from the market (it's not cheap!) proclaiming that it has lots of nutrients and health benefits, he's not sure what exactly though. So I decided to check it out today, and landed on your site!
It's amazing to read about its benefits. I think we will be getting more of these to make juice at home, because only one out of my 4 kids can take its fibrous texture. So juicing it will get the benefits across to everyone at home.
Hello Babs This is a great article!! This is the first I have heard of graviola fruitand leaves [also known as sour sop or guanabana] There are so many peoplewho are fighting cancer, so to hear of a great cancer fighting fruit is a good thing for people who are needing a possible cure for this disease. This is a great article and I really appreciate it.
Indeed soursop can really get one to the fountain of youthlifestyle. I never knew in my life that soursop has such a health benefits inside. I only know that it boosts sperm production and sperm quality for men. Now, I think it's very much better to get the important qualities of this fruit as much as possible. I did not know all it can do for the body.
I've definitely seen the graviola fruit in my local Asian supermarket, I've always wanted to try these weird looking exotic fruits but they're so expensive, if I remember correctly one of these fruit costs something like $6 each. The bottles of graviola juice looks pretty good and aren't that expensive on Amazon though. I'm really curious to know if they're really 1000x more effective than chemo, if so why aren't doctors recommending this to patients?
The answer is simple. Big Pharma. The deep pockets and incentives given to doctors for "medicines" is overwhelming. Money controls everything in this world, and medicine is at the top of the list. There are so many natural remedies for diseases, but the pharmaceutical companies can't make huge profits from fruit. It's just the way it is. That's why I always say, go with what the doctor recommends, but try some alternatives. Many people cure their own diabetes, for example, simply through diet, eliminating the need for insulin.
This is wonderful and awesome, I just happened to meet and know about the cancer fighting property of the graviola fruit today and I really feel lucky because various researches have been based on Cancer lately and I strongly have a positive mindset towards the total healing through nature. The Graviola oils seems to have great content too and i guess I should try them out ASAP.
Interesting post, but I would like some more information. There is no medical research or FDA statements supporting the claims of your post. As a cancer survivor, I am worried that pepper will forgo chemotherapy based on unsubstantiated claims, which may prove deadly. I would love to see some peer reviewed medical journals supporting your claims.
Modern medicine is dictated by Big Pharma and if it's not a pharmaceutical, you won't see any claims to it's value, there's no money in it for anyone in medicine. I know that's sad, but it's quite true. If you are in doubt, I always suggest you talk to your physician before starting anything new, but this is a fruit, it's not a medicine.
It's funny because I've heard of graviola fruit before, I've heard of guanabana before, and I've heard of sour sop before, but for some reason I never knew they were all the same thing! You put it all together for me, Babs! I'm a big fan of graviola, there is a shop over here in Orange County, CA where they do graviola bowls and they are so dang good!
Intresting, I have never heard of the graviola fruit before. I will have to do my research and check it out. Sounds like quite an amazing fruit and extremely high in antioxidants too. Anything that can help with cancer is a plus in my book and I am super excited that it fights against cancer cells!
Hello Babs,The plants will never cease to amaze us. I have read about chemical analyzes of various of them from leaves, flowers, fruits, bark or stems and trunks which contain a large number of molecules with different effects.In particular, I had heard that the guanabana was used for hair care and in particular to fight lice.It was exciting to read that it has more useful effects on health as you describe in your post.


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New FBO and Airport To Serve Williston, North Dakota
by Gordon Gilbert
- September 9, 2019, 11:01 AM
Williston Basin International Airport which opens on Oct. 10 will replace nearby Slouin Field International Airport. In the face of increasing traffic, Sloulin which has served the area since 1947, faced expansion constraints and design issues, leading to the development of the new facility.
Sloulin Field International Airport—which has been serving Williston, North Dakota, since 1947—and its FBO, Signature Flight Support, are scheduled to close on October 10 simultaneously with the opening of Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and a new FBO there. Sloulin is being decommissioned because it faces expansion constraints, design issues, a significant increase in air traffic, and the need for runway refurbishment.
Williston Basin has been under construction since October 2016 and will initially open with 7,500-foot-by-150-foot Runway 14/32. So-called "stub outs" will be included to accommodate the future 4,500-by-75-foot crosswind Runway 4/22. The airport is located about 10 miles northwest of Williston, slightly farther away from the city than Sloulin.
At XWA, general and business aviation will be served by Overland Aviation. Although this is the first full-service FBO for Overland, the company has been operating a facility at Sloulin, providing flight training, scenic flights, and aerial photography since 2011.
Overland Aviation's new 51,000-sq-ft facility at XWA will include an executive passenger terminal and crew lounge, a private terminal for oil-laborer crew change flights, and management and rental office spaces. According to Overland's founder and president Tanner Overland, "Our heated hangar will be capable of storing large aircraft up to a Gulfstream G650." Also located within the Overland Aviation facility will be a U.S. Customs general aviation facility.
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2019-09-09/new-fbo-and-airport-serve-williston-north-dakota


(Chadrad Sports)- The Chadron girls picked up their 14th win of the season on Saturday night, rolling to a 59-29 win over Newcastle, Wyoming.
The Lady Cards jumped out to a 20-7 lead after the first quarter and pushed the margin out to 33-15 at the half.
Chadron continued to roll in to the 3rd quarter, building a 47-22 lead.
Shea Bailey dropped in 15 points on the night while the Senior duo of Peyton Underwood and True Thorne each reached double digits with 14 and 10 respectively.
The Lady Cardinals will face Gordon-Rushville on Tuesday in the semifinals of the C1-12 subdistrict at the Chicoine Center as CSC. Tip off is set for 5:30 PM.


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// Copyright (c) Microsoft.  All Rights Reserved.  Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.  See License.txt in the project root for license information.

using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Threading;
using Microsoft.CodeAnalysis;
using Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.Shared.Extensions;
using Roslyn.Utilities;

namespace Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.ExtractMethod
{
    internal abstract partial class MethodExtractor
    {
        /// <summary>
        /// temporary symbol until we have a symbol that can hold onto both local and parameter symbol
        /// </summary>
        protected abstract class VariableSymbol
        {
            protected VariableSymbol(Compilation compilation, ITypeSymbol type)
            {
                this.OriginalTypeHadAnonymousTypeOrDelegate = type.ContainsAnonymousType();
                this.OriginalType = this.OriginalTypeHadAnonymousTypeOrDelegate ? type.RemoveAnonymousTypes(compilation) : type;
            }

            public abstract int DisplayOrder { get; }
            public abstract string Name { get; }

            public abstract bool GetUseSaferDeclarationBehavior(CancellationToken cancellationToken);
            public abstract SyntaxAnnotation IdentifierTokenAnnotation { get; }
            public abstract SyntaxToken GetOriginalIdentifierToken(CancellationToken cancellationToken);

            public abstract void AddIdentifierTokenAnnotationPair(
                List<Tuple<SyntaxToken, SyntaxAnnotation>> annotations, CancellationToken cancellationToken);

            protected abstract int CompareTo(VariableSymbol right);

            /// <summary>
            /// return true if original type had anonymous type or delegate somewhere in the type
            /// </summary>
            public bool OriginalTypeHadAnonymousTypeOrDelegate { get; }

            /// <summary>
            /// get the original type with anonymous type removed
            /// </summary>
            public ITypeSymbol OriginalType { get; }

            public static int Compare(VariableSymbol left, VariableSymbol right)
            {
                if (left.DisplayOrder == right.DisplayOrder)
                {
                    return left.CompareTo(right);
                }

                return left.DisplayOrder - right.DisplayOrder;
            }
        }

        protected abstract class NotMovableVariableSymbol : VariableSymbol
        {
            public NotMovableVariableSymbol(Compilation compilation, ITypeSymbol type) :
                base(compilation, type)
            {
            }

            public override bool GetUseSaferDeclarationBehavior(CancellationToken cancellationToken)
            {
                // decl never get moved
                return false;
            }

            public override SyntaxToken GetOriginalIdentifierToken(CancellationToken cancellationToken)
            {
                throw ExceptionUtilities.Unreachable;
            }

            public override SyntaxAnnotation IdentifierTokenAnnotation
            {
                get { throw ExceptionUtilities.Unreachable; }
            }

            public override void AddIdentifierTokenAnnotationPair(
                List<Tuple<SyntaxToken, SyntaxAnnotation>> annotations, CancellationToken cancellationToken)
            {
                // do nothing for parameter
            }
        }

        protected class ParameterVariableSymbol : NotMovableVariableSymbol, IComparable<ParameterVariableSymbol>
        {
            private readonly IParameterSymbol _parameterSymbol;

            public ParameterVariableSymbol(Compilation compilation, IParameterSymbol parameterSymbol, ITypeSymbol type) :
                base(compilation, type)
            {
                Contract.ThrowIfNull(parameterSymbol);
                _parameterSymbol = parameterSymbol;
            }

            public override int DisplayOrder
            {
                get { return 0; }
            }

            protected override int CompareTo(VariableSymbol right)
            {
                return this.CompareTo((ParameterVariableSymbol)right);
            }

            public int CompareTo(ParameterVariableSymbol other)
            {
                Contract.ThrowIfNull(other);

                if (this == other)
                {
                    return 0;
                }

                var compare = CompareTo((IMethodSymbol)_parameterSymbol.ContainingSymbol, (IMethodSymbol)other._parameterSymbol.ContainingSymbol);
                if (compare != 0)
                {
                    return compare;
                }

                Contract.ThrowIfFalse(_parameterSymbol.Ordinal != other._parameterSymbol.Ordinal);
                return (_parameterSymbol.Ordinal > other._parameterSymbol.Ordinal) ? 1 : -1;
            }

            private int CompareTo(IMethodSymbol left, IMethodSymbol right)
            {
                if (left == null && right == null)
                {
                    return 0;
                }

                if (left.Equals(right))
                {
                    return 0;
                }

                if (left.MethodKind == MethodKind.AnonymousFunction &&
                    right.MethodKind != MethodKind.AnonymousFunction)
                {
                    return 1;
                }

                if (left.MethodKind != MethodKind.AnonymousFunction &&
                    right.MethodKind == MethodKind.AnonymousFunction)
                {
                    return -1;
                }

                if (left.MethodKind == MethodKind.AnonymousFunction &&
                    right.MethodKind == MethodKind.AnonymousFunction)
                {
                    Contract.ThrowIfFalse(left.Locations.Length == 1);
                    Contract.ThrowIfFalse(right.Locations.Length == 1);

                    return left.Locations[0].SourceSpan.Start - right.Locations[0].SourceSpan.Start;
                }

                return Contract.FailWithReturn<int>("Shouldn't reach here");
            }

            public override string Name
            {
                get
                {
                    return _parameterSymbol.ToDisplayString(
                        new SymbolDisplayFormat(
                            parameterOptions: SymbolDisplayParameterOptions.IncludeName,
                            miscellaneousOptions: SymbolDisplayMiscellaneousOptions.EscapeKeywordIdentifiers));
                }
            }
        }

        protected class LocalVariableSymbol<T> : VariableSymbol, IComparable<LocalVariableSymbol<T>> where T : SyntaxNode
        {
            private readonly SyntaxAnnotation _annotation;
            private readonly ILocalSymbol _localSymbol;
            private readonly HashSet<int> _nonNoisySet;

            public LocalVariableSymbol(Compilation compilation, ILocalSymbol localSymbol, ITypeSymbol type, HashSet<int> nonNoisySet) :
                base(compilation, type)
            {
                Contract.ThrowIfNull(localSymbol);
                Contract.ThrowIfNull(nonNoisySet);

                _annotation = new SyntaxAnnotation();
                _localSymbol = localSymbol;
                _nonNoisySet = nonNoisySet;
            }

            public override int DisplayOrder
            {
                get { return 1; }
            }

            protected override int CompareTo(VariableSymbol right)
            {
                return this.CompareTo((LocalVariableSymbol<T>)right);
            }

            public int CompareTo(LocalVariableSymbol<T> other)
            {
                Contract.ThrowIfNull(other);

                if (this == other)
                {
                    return 0;
                }

                Contract.ThrowIfFalse(_localSymbol.Locations.Length == 1);
                Contract.ThrowIfFalse(other._localSymbol.Locations.Length == 1);
                Contract.ThrowIfFalse(_localSymbol.Locations[0].IsInSource);
                Contract.ThrowIfFalse(other._localSymbol.Locations[0].IsInSource);
                Contract.ThrowIfFalse(_localSymbol.Locations[0].SourceTree == other._localSymbol.Locations[0].SourceTree);
                Contract.ThrowIfFalse(_localSymbol.Locations[0].SourceSpan.Start != other._localSymbol.Locations[0].SourceSpan.Start);

                return _localSymbol.Locations[0].SourceSpan.Start - other._localSymbol.Locations[0].SourceSpan.Start;
            }

            public override string Name
            {
                get
                {
                    return _localSymbol.ToDisplayString(
                        new SymbolDisplayFormat(
                            miscellaneousOptions: SymbolDisplayMiscellaneousOptions.EscapeKeywordIdentifiers));
                }
            }

            public override SyntaxToken GetOriginalIdentifierToken(CancellationToken cancellationToken)
            {
                Contract.ThrowIfFalse(_localSymbol.Locations.Length == 1);
                Contract.ThrowIfFalse(_localSymbol.Locations[0].IsInSource);
                Contract.ThrowIfNull(_localSymbol.Locations[0].SourceTree);

                var tree = _localSymbol.Locations[0].SourceTree;
                var span = _localSymbol.Locations[0].SourceSpan;

                var token = tree.GetRoot(cancellationToken).FindToken(span.Start);
                Contract.ThrowIfFalse(token.Span.Equals(span));

                return token;
            }

            public override SyntaxAnnotation IdentifierTokenAnnotation
            {
                get { return _annotation; }
            }

            public override void AddIdentifierTokenAnnotationPair(
                List<Tuple<SyntaxToken, SyntaxAnnotation>> annotations, CancellationToken cancellationToken)
            {
                annotations.Add(Tuple.Create(this.GetOriginalIdentifierToken(cancellationToken), _annotation));
            }

            public override bool GetUseSaferDeclarationBehavior(CancellationToken cancellationToken)
            {
                var identifier = this.GetOriginalIdentifierToken(cancellationToken);

                // check whether there is a noisy trivia around the token.
                if (ContainsNoisyTrivia(identifier.LeadingTrivia))
                {
                    return true;
                }

                if (ContainsNoisyTrivia(identifier.TrailingTrivia))
                {
                    return true;
                }

                var declStatement = identifier.Parent.FirstAncestorOrSelf<T>((n) => true);
                if (declStatement == null)
                {
                    return true;
                }

                foreach (var token in declStatement.DescendantTokens())
                {
                    if (ContainsNoisyTrivia(token.LeadingTrivia))
                    {
                        return true;
                    }

                    if (ContainsNoisyTrivia(token.TrailingTrivia))
                    {
                        return true;
                    }
                }

                return false;
            }

            private bool ContainsNoisyTrivia(SyntaxTriviaList list)
            {
                return list.Any(t => !_nonNoisySet.Contains(t.RawKind));
            }
        }

        protected class QueryVariableSymbol : NotMovableVariableSymbol, IComparable<QueryVariableSymbol>
        {
            private readonly IRangeVariableSymbol _symbol;

            public QueryVariableSymbol(Compilation compilation, IRangeVariableSymbol symbol, ITypeSymbol type) :
                base(compilation, type)
            {
                Contract.ThrowIfNull(symbol);
                _symbol = symbol;
            }

            public override int DisplayOrder
            {
                get { return 2; }
            }

            protected override int CompareTo(VariableSymbol right)
            {
                return this.CompareTo((QueryVariableSymbol)right);
            }

            public int CompareTo(QueryVariableSymbol other)
            {
                Contract.ThrowIfNull(other);

                if (this == other)
                {
                    return 0;
                }

                var locationLeft = _symbol.Locations.First();
                var locationRight = other._symbol.Locations.First();

                Contract.ThrowIfFalse(locationLeft.IsInSource);
                Contract.ThrowIfFalse(locationRight.IsInSource);
                Contract.ThrowIfFalse(locationLeft.SourceTree == locationRight.SourceTree);
                Contract.ThrowIfFalse(locationLeft.SourceSpan.Start != locationRight.SourceSpan.Start);

                return locationLeft.SourceSpan.Start - locationRight.SourceSpan.Start;
            }

            public override string Name
            {
                get
                {
                    return _symbol.ToDisplayString(
                        new SymbolDisplayFormat(
                            miscellaneousOptions: SymbolDisplayMiscellaneousOptions.EscapeKeywordIdentifiers));
                }
            }
        }
    }
}


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ABB Wins $155m Johan Sverdrup Power Deal
March 16, 2015 July 19, 2017
ZURICH, Switzerland — ABB has won an order worth $155 million from Norway's Statoil to supply systems and equipment to two HVDC converter stations linking the recently discovered Johan Sverdrup offshore field with the onshore grid. The contract has been booked in the first quarter of 2015..
Oil production at Johan Sverdrup, located west of Stavanger on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS), is expected to start in late 2019. Full production is estimated at 550,000-650,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, which would constitute 40% of total oil production on the NCS. The four platforms that make up the first phase of the development will be entirely powered from shore by the HVDC link supplied by ABB. The first phase of power-from-shore investments will prepare for the future development of the Johan Sverdrup field, as well as other fields located at Utsira High until 2022.
"We are very pleased to be continuing our successful relationship with Statoil by delivering a third HVDC power-from-shore link," said the president of ABB's Process Automation division, Peter Terwiesch. "Using onshore electricity to run these oil platforms will eliminate the need for local gas-turbine power generation, significantly lowering CO2 emissions as well as operating and maintenance costs. This order underlines ABB's broad offering across the entire oil and gas value chain and reflects our focus on accelerating organic growth by increasing our customer focus."
ABB will design, engineer, supply and commission the equipment for two ±80 kilovolt 100 MW high-voltage converter stations. One will be located onshore at Haugsneset, where it will turn alternating current (AC) from the grid into high-voltage direct current (DC), which can be transmitted efficiently over 200 km to the second station which is on one of the oil platforms. There, the DC current will be converted back into AC and distributed to the rest of the field.
ABB's solution will utilize Voltage-Sourced Converter (VSC) technology, called "HVDC Light," to provide flexible, long-distance transmission of electricity. This technology has enabled ABB to win all four HVDC power-from-shore systems that have so far been ordered in the North Sea: Statoil's Troll A, compressor 1 and 2, delivered in 2005; BP's Valhall field, delivered in 2011; Troll A 3 and 4, currently under delivery; and now Johan Sverdrup.
ABB pioneered HVDC transmission 60 years ago and has been awarded about 100 such projects. This adds up to a total installed capacity of more than 120 GW, or about half the global installed base of HVDC. In the 1990s, ABB further developed the technology by using voltage-sourced converters, a breakthrough which later became HVDC Light.
VSC-HVDC links are increasingly being deployed to connect remote renewables to consumption centers, and to enable cross-border connections, power-from-shore links and city-center in-feeds, where space is a constraint.
Tagged with lighting, tED


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Frank Ocean & Bad Bunny Reportedly To Headline Coachella 2023
Coachella is without a doubt the biggest U.S. music festival out there and they always get the biggest of names to headline and 2023 is no different. Per Hits Daily Double, the Coachella organizers have their sights set on an incredibly rare performer, as well as two highly sought-after international acts. Frank Ocean, Bad Bunny, and BLACKPINK. Could we see new music dropping for each act before the big show? We shall see.


Welcome to Hideaway Ranch, LLC. We have been providing horse boarding services and care to individuals and their horses from Castro Valley and surrounding areas since 2005.
When quality care really counts, you can count on Hideaway Ranch.
Located in Castro Valley, California, Hideaway Ranch is nestled at the base of the foothills on 103 acres. Horse boarding on a secluded quiet ranch at the end of Cull Canyon Road affords miles of beautiful trails to ride.
We're not just passionate about horses and riding, we're passionate about people that love horses.
Our barn and staff are here to ensure your animals are well cared for and extremely happy.
Exceptional care and service is our standard.
© Hideaway Ranch's page Proudly created by Alice Tavare and Meg Croz. All photos are property of HR and MC.


Happy Clients at the start of 2018!
OTTAWA—Some families seeking foreign caregivers to look after their children or family members with a disability will be exempt from paying a $1,000 application fee. The federal government published new regulations around hiring foreign caregivers on Wednesday, following through on a budget promise to change a system many felt placed an unfair burden on lower income families. The $1,000 application fee to hire foreign workers had been implemented in 2014 to address abuses in the broader temporary foreign worker program.


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Chichibu (Japan)
Information about the Chichibu Distillery can be seen at the bottom of this page.
Whisky » Japan » Chichibu (Japan)
Chichibu Distillery.
Founded in 2004 by Ichiro Akuto, and operational from 2008, just 4 years after his family's famous distillery, Hanyu*, was dismantled.
Located in Chichibu It was the first new Japanese distillery since 1973.
The bank and investors took a lot of convincing that there was a future in Chichibu Distillery, because at that time, interest in Japanese whiskey had been in free fall for 25 years. Fortunately, whiskey lovers around the world succeeded. Before Chichibu opened, Ichiro had excelled at distilleries such as Benromach, Kilchoman, BenRiach and Karuizawa, and the quality was top notch from the start. Today, he is considered the most influential (living) person in Japanese whiskey.
The malt comes mainly from the UK (and a little bit from Germany), but Ichiro has also started using local barley. Japanese varieties, grown as little as 5 minutes from the distillery. As local barley is about 5 times more expensive than malt from the UK, it accounts for only about 15% of annual production. Every summer, before the distillery is shut down for maintenance, a little heavily peated (50+ ppm) malt is distilled. Chichibu is also particularly known for experimenting with different types of casks; tequila casks, calvados casks, cognac casks, beer casks and casks built from the special Japanese oak, mizunara have been used. The Chichibu distillery is Japan's most famous and beloved small distillery, goes further with its use. All of the site's washbacks are made from Japanese oak. It's said to give Chichibu whisky its character.
One of Ichiro Akuto's characteristics is that he always thinks of the next generation - a great quality to have as a whiskey maker. Outside the distillery, he has planted Japanese oak trees, mizunara, ready to be made into barrels in about 200 years.
* Hanyu Distillery was located in a valley-like area near the River Torne, which is now an industrial area. Hanyu Distillery was founded in 1941 by Isouji Akuto, the 19th generation of the Akuto family, in the city of Hanyu.
They acquired a license in 1946, starting with steel continuous stills, then changing to copper ones. Their first product was their Golden Horse blended Whisky, made with their own grain Whisky and imported Scotch Whisky.
From 1980 to 2000, single malt production continued in Hanyu with two pot stills. In 2000 the company stopped Whisky production, and in 2004 the equipment was dismantled and sold to Ichiro Akuto. Whisky production failed to resume, but Akuto managed to save around 400 casks of single malt.
Hanyu used continuous stills for 40 years when producing their grain Whisky. In the 1980's, game changing pot stills were introduced, increasing the number of malt Whisky barrels.


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import {remote} from 'electron';
import {push as redirectTo} from 'react-router-redux';

import {
  AUTH_SIGNOUT_REQUEST,
  AUTH_SIGNOUT_SUCCESS,
  AUTH_SIGNOUT_FAILURE,
} from '../../../../contracts/enums/action_types';

export function signoutHandler() {
  const jobExecutor = remote.getGlobal('jobExecutor');

  return jobExecutor.stop()
    .then(() => {

      const config = remote.getGlobal('config');

      if(config.has('auth.aws')) {
        config.remove('auth.aws');
      }

      remote.getGlobal('auth').aws = null;

    });
}

export default function signout(navigateOnSuccess) {
  return (dispatch) => {

    dispatch({type: AUTH_SIGNOUT_REQUEST});
    dispatch(redirectTo('/loading'));

    return signoutHandler()
      .then(() => {
        dispatch({type: AUTH_SIGNOUT_SUCCESS});

        if(navigateOnSuccess) {
          dispatch(redirectTo(navigateOnSuccess));
        }
      })
      .catch((error) => {
        dispatch({type: AUTH_SIGNOUT_FAILURE});
        alert(error.toString());
      });
  };

}


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Here's why a Google Doodle is celebrating the Zimbabwean "thumb piano" instrument
By Alex Nelson
Thursday, 21st May 2020, 11:43 am
Updated Thursday, 21st May 2020, 11:43 am
A new interactive Google Doodle lets users try their hand at a traditional Zimbabwean instrument that has been played for over 1,000 years.
Today's Doodle celebrates Zimbabwe's national instrument, the mbira, as Zimbabwe's Culture Week begins.
Here's everything you need to know about it:
What is a mbira?
The mbira consists of a handheld hardwood soundboard (gwariva) affixed with a series of thin metal keys, which are plucked by the thumbs and forefinger – it is sometimes called a 'thumb piano'.
A large hollow gourd (deze) provides amplification, and bottle caps or beads can be attached to the soundboard to create the instrument's signature buzzing sound.
What sort of music is played on it?
The music played on the instrument is also called 'mbira', and often consists of two or more interlocking parts.
Players will improvise over the top of these musical components, so no two performances are exactly alike.
The mbira originated in Southern Africa, and has long played an integral role in the traditions and cultural identity of Zimbabwe's Shona people; some 11 million people strong in the country.
A variety of Shona ceremonies make prominent use of the instrument, a vital link to the past through songs that have been passed down through generations over hundreds of years.
"Without a doubt the most enjoyable thing about working on this Doodle was being able to experience and learn about Mbira from the Shona people in Zimbabwe," said Doodle producer Colin Duffy.
"Prior to this project I could not tell you much about Mbira but the kindness, depth of history and open mindedness that the people of Zimbabwe showed our group was life-changing."
The mbira was popularised in the 1980s following the success of musician Thomas Mapfumo, who included mbira on stage alongside modern rock instruments such as electric guitars and drum kits.
How does the Doodle work?
The Doodle tells a story through the lens of a Zimbabwean girl who learns to play the mbira (the instrument was traditionally played by men, but in recent years Zimbabwean women have increasingly taken up the instrument).
The Doodle offers users the chance to 'play' the instrument for themselves, hovering a cursor over the correct key as notes are played.
"What makes the mbira truly magical is that they come with thousands of years worth of history and culture," said Doodle designer Lisa Takehana.
"We wanted our audience to experience the beauty of the mbira by playing a digital version and listening to a variety of songs that spanned traditional to contemporary."
South African Doodler Jonathan Shneier – who led the project – said: "We've tried to give people around the world a taste of a broad and deep cultural tradition that isn't very well known outside its homeland, and to give the people of Zimbabwe a chance to stand up and be seen, to be proud of what is uniquely theirs.
"I hope we've given people just enough to pique their curiosity and encourage them to go out and learn more; maybe even pick up an instrument and give it a try!"


Sarah Ferguson has finally addressed her relationships with Prince Andrew and Prince Philip in a revealing new interview.
In the trove of treasure that The Crown has yet to cull is the relationship between Prince Andrew, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's third child, and Sarah Ferguson. The pair went through a high-profile divorce 1996 and their status since has been somewhat undefined. Though, it is rumored that Philip has prevented them from remarrying because he was allegedly so humiliated when they ended their marriage. Whatever the case, Ferguson has finally addressed her relationships with Prince Andrew and Prince Philip.
She wasn't coy when sharing, either. "We're the happiest divorced couple in the world. We're divorced to each other, not from each other." she told The Daily Mail. "My duty is to him. I am so proud of him. I stand by him and always will. The way we are is our fairy tale. 'Although we are not a couple, we really believe in each other. The Yorks are a united family. We've shown it. You saw it at the wedding. 'We stand up for each other, fight for each other. We're totally respectful of each other's position and thoughts and we listen to each other. Our children listen to us, too. 'And we sit round the table and have afternoon tea together. It's a very important part of our lives."
Okay, so are they together or aren't they? When pressed about whether or not they love each other, she said, "We both say it. We are completely compatible. Our bywords are communication, compromise and compassion. July 23, 1986 [their wedding date] was the happiest day of my life. Andrew is the best man I know. What he does for Britain is incredible; no one knows how hard he works for his country."
Fergie, as she's nicknamed, was also asked if she and Prince Andrew have plans to remarry. Her answer? "So many people have asked me that, but we're so happy with the way we are right now,' she says. 'We enjoy each other's company; we allow each other to blossom."
Perhaps most surprising, though, was her thoughts on her and Prince Philip's relationship. Describing him as "an incredible man," Fergie said, "I have huge respect for him and always admired him. It was a lovely photograph of us all together. It was very good to be with him again. My father and he used to play polo together. It brought back memories of that." No matter his opinion, Prince Philip would definitely approve of the royal stealth exercised in that answer.


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Colette's Sarah Andelman: How to Win at Retail
By Laure Guilbault October 7, 2019 05:20
The consultant and former creative director of the famed Paris concept store that closed in 2017 says that 'Colette wouldn't work today.' Here's what she thinks resonates with fashion consumers in a post-internet era.
Sarah Andelman | Source: Saskia Lawaks
PARIS, France — Famed for its discerning fashion edits, quirky mix of lifestyle products and status as a hip destination for stylish tourists and industry insiders alike, Colette set the template for the concept store as we know it today, then stunned the sector when it shuttered 20 years later in December 2017. Many stores have followed in its footsteps. But few in Paris have truly managed to fill the gap left by the beloved retailer.
A former art student at the École du Louvre and intern at Purple Magazine, Sarah Andelman opened Colette on Paris' Rue Saint-Honoré in 1997 with her mother Colette Roussaux, after whom the store was named. It quickly became known for its revolutionary approach to retail, with weekly product drops, special launch events, an in-store restaurant and a mineral water bar, generating €35.6 million ($38.5 million) in 2017.
Despite her success, Colette's creative director never sought the limelight. "She's the Martin Margiela of retail," said interior designer and longtime friend Vincent Darré, referring to both her shyness and her talent.
Sarah Andelman and Stuart Vevers in Coach's The Originals popup store | Source: Courtesy
Since closing Colette, Andelman has been busier than ever as a brand consultant. She has launched her own firm, Just An Idea, channelling her knowledge of fashion, culture and retail into a range of projects for brands like Sacai, Longchamp, Marc Jacobs and Schiaparelli. One of Andelman's latest projects is Dover Street Market Parfums, which opened this week in Paris. Working with DSM President Adrian Joffe, she curated a mix of avant-garde luxury fragrances and beauty lines from the likes of Edward Bess and Gucci Westman, which are being sold alongside Comme des Garçons' own perfumes with exclusive products like a black lipstick with La Bouche Rouge and MAC tattoo t-shirts.
"She is my first consultant general. I work with many people who help me but she's very close to me," said Joffe of Andelman. "She captures what's going on, knows what's new, she's very passionate about what she does. She has a genius."
Andelman also worked with Coach on its New York Fashion Week pop-up concept store "The Originals," where consumers could restore or customise their old Coach bags, or rent both vintage and new leather goods. The idea was to bring the Coach archives to life, and target the growing trend among younger shoppers for rental services.
For Marc Jacobs, she worked on the launch of "The Marc Jacobs" line, alongside Olympia Le Tan who became the creative force for this collection. Meanwhile, at Longchamp, Andelman's input resulted in a collaboration with illustrator Cloe Foirat and the Tokyo-based design studio Nendo on the Pliage bag. She also contributed to an initiative by LVMH's multi-brand e-commerce platform 24S.com to launch and sell some 50 pieces from the collections of the eight LVMH Prize 2019 finalists.
"Nothing makes her happier than discovering new talents and brands. She gets dazzled like a child on Christmas day," said consultant and former Colette spokesman Guillaume Salmon who worked with Andelman for 18 years. "It's what drove her at Colette, it is what drives her today."
Andelman was early to embrace the fusion of luxury fashion with an edgy street aesthetic. Andelman supported Virgil Abloh early in his fashion career at Colette, stocking his Pyrex Vision label before he started Off-White, and also worked closely with OAMC's Luke Meier and Shayne Oliver's Hood By Air. Back in 2008, the store installed a sneaker wall featuring limited editions.
Andelman is now teaming up with sneaker reseller StockX to sell a batch of special edition Air Jordan 1s in the signature Colette colourway of blue and white. They were meant to be a gift for all former Colette staff in 2018, but after some pairs were resold online for up to €10,000, Andelman decided to collaborate with StockX to sell the remaining pairs she has. The proceeds of the sale will go to an association for the protection of the oceans.
But Andelman's projects transcend fashion. Indeed, she has a unique ability to connect fashion with other cultural sectors. For the Louvre's forthcoming Leonardo Da Vinci exhibition, she curated a host of brands, from food to streetwear labels, to design items to sell in the museum's gift shop as well as in their own stores.
"She captures what's going on, knows what's new, she's very passionate about what she does. She has a genius."
Indeed, culture has always been key to Andelman's approach. Ultimately, Colette sold cultural meaning, not just stuff. Even the key rings, snow globes and lighters that filled tables on the store's ground floor were more than mere trinkets. The store housed an art gallery and staged exhibitions, book signings, concerts and panel discussions that brought cultural context to the goods it sold and made it a meeting place for creative people of all stripes.
It's clear that, although Andelman has moved on, nostalgia for her store continues. A documentary on the store, "Colette Mon Amour," is set for release later this year, though a distribution partner has yet to be found. It is the brainchild of Director Hugues Lawson-Body, to whom Sarah and her mother gave full access to during the stores' final months of business. Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, Virgil Abloh, Guillaume Henry and Ronnie Fieg of Kith are among the participants in the film.
A screenshot from the 'Colette Mon Amour' documentary | Source: Courtesy of Hugues Lawson-Body
But, according to Andelman, Colette, for all its success, wouldn't work today. That's because the retail landscape has changed, she said.
"When we opened in 1997, you couldn't find brands such as Kiehl's, Reebok Fury, Casio G-shock in Paris and you couldn't find independent fashion magazines like i-D and The Face," Andelman told BoF, dressed in Knotty Elephant hoodie, a skirt and sneakers. "Now you can get anything everywhere," she said. Indeed, the rise of direct retail and e-commerce have radically changed retail. "Many brands are direct-to-consumer now and therefore don't need a store like Colette to meet their customers," she explained.
So, how does Andelman think retailers can win in today's landscape?
Embrace E-commerce and Pop-ups
If she were to open Colette today, Andelman said it would be digital-only, supported with physical pop-ups around the world. Those pop-ups wouldn't necessarily be in the usual big-city shopping destinations, but, for example, in Antwerp, Chicago or Madrid. "There's more than New York, London, Paris on the map," she said, underscoring that, thanks to the internet, consumers beyond the main fashion capitals are increasingly informed and eager to embrace niche brands. It's important that the pop-up store concept isn't just copy-pasted across locations and is, rather, micro-themed to specific locations and happenings.
Curation and Service Still Trump 'Experience'
Andelman views some retail experiences as "hackneyed," because they "send the signal that products aren't enough," she said. "Some malls plan to include amusement parks. Why not? Because you have to entice people to get out and not buy online. But one must not forget the heart of the business, which is to present products. When we organised book signings at Colette, it drew people and drove excitement but the primary goal was to sell books."
Andelman believes retailers today play it too safe when it comes to curating their product selection. "When you scroll some e-commerce sites, it's clear that you find the same skirt everywhere. It is a shame. You have to differentiate, have a designer assortment that you cannot find everywhere, have a true point of view."
For Andelman, service is also critical. "Service is the most undervalued thing: the way you welcome customers, the way you get a product in stock, the way you welcome customers in the fitting room," she explained.
Expand Collaborations Beyond Fashion
Product collaborations played a large part in Colette's winning formula. The store teamed up with luxury brands to create a limited-edition range of collectable products, including a blue dotted Brides De Gala Hermès scarf, toys with Japanese brand Bearbrick and a selection of candy-floss flavoured macarons by iconic French bakery Ladurée.
"[Andelman] was the queen of collaborations," said Ezra Petronio, co-founder of Self Service magazine. Today, it can feel like not a day goes by without a new collaboration launch, something Andelman sees as overkill. "But I still believe in them because the union of these entities brings something — not only buzz but sales," Andelman said.
Creativity is key when it comes to collaborations. "Collaborate with the food industry, it's the most inspiring right now," she said. Andelman praised the recent Kith x Nobu collection involving fleeces covered in cherry blossoms and a sweatshirt with a sushi chef's knife. "I think these types of unions will be more and more common because, beyond lifestyle, customers feel strongly about restaurant names." Andelman also "loved" the recent collaboration between Levi's, Nike and Highsnobiety with Netflix's hit show Stranger Things. "[Fashion] needs these types of bridges with the outside world."
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Facebook announced another strong quarter on Wednesday, with revenue rising 39% to $4.04 billion for the three-month period ended June 30 and beating analysts' expectations of nearly $4 billion.
While some investors will focus on mounting expenses, marketers will likely hone in on the fact that the social network pulled in 43% more advertising revenue in the second quarter compared with a year ago.
Facebook is increasingly about mobile.
Mobile accounted for a whopping 76% of Facebook's advertising revenue during the second quarter, up from 62% a year earlier. While mobile ad sales climbed, revenue from desktop ads actually declined during the period.
What's more, the shift to mobile is having a positive effect on engagement across Facebook's platform, the company said. That's likely good news for advertisers, too. "Mobile remains the key driver of growth," said CFO David Wehner.
Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg added, "We believe we have best performing mobile ad product in the market, and video is making it even better."
Video is a big priority, and will continue to be.
Much of Facebook's revenue growth was driven by strong demand for its video advertising products, according to Ms. Sandberg. "People love the format of video. It's long been used to reach people in a compelling way and we can target it in a way that's really unique," Ms. Sandberg said.
Mr. Wehner said the company expects video will keep driving growth for the company as it continues to extract revenues from its autoplay ad product, and introduces new features such as "suggested videos."
What comes after video? CEO Mark Zuckerburg said virtual reality -- offered by devices such as Facebook's Oculus Rift -- is an "obvious next step."
Facebook is trying harder to prove its ads work, online and off.
Ms. Sandberg described measurement as a "key priority" for the company, particularly around offerings such as its Atlas ad serving tool and its conversion lift products. The company is increasingly attempting to prove its ads drive hard business outcomes such as sales in real-world environments, instead of softer metrics like traffic or brand awareness.
"It's important for our business to connect online marketing with business outcomes," Ms. Sandberg said, describing those efforts as an "important investment" and "very strategic."


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Home General Building a better Google – this German has a chance
Grew up temporarily in Ethiopia as the son of two GDR scientists: AI pioneer and two-time founder Richard Socher.
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Curly red hair, three-day beard, glasses with round lenses in narrow, round horn frames. And always smiling. The nerd version of Ed Sheeran was once dubbed Richard Socher, and you can see where the idea came from. Born in Dresden, he is definitely a star: Socher is one of the most important international experts in artificial intelligence. More precisely: for Large Language Models – i.e. AI based on huge language data sets. Who now thinks of the hype topic ChatGPT, is exactly right.
Socher studied computer science in Leipzig and Saarbrücken, did research at Princeton University, and then did his doctorate at Stanford. In 2014 he founded the AI startup Metamind, only two years later he sold it to the US tech group Salesforce for 33 million US dollars. Socher worked there as chief scientist until 2020. Socher has big plans for his latest project You.com: The search engine should set new standards, trump Google and be the basis for many new offers. All based on artificial intelligence, of course.
What can AI bring to a company – and what not?
Above all, this should enable users to ask more complex questions and receive more detailed answers. You.com is supposed to be an anti-Google: For example, you can select the sources from which the search results should come. And above all: how much of their privacy users want to reveal. Socher likes to talk about the possibilities of AI and the importance of privacy. When it comes to his own company, however, he keeps a low profile. For example, he does not want to reveal how many employees You.com have in terms of its size. Just this much: The startup is "still relatively small". After all, so much is known: 45 million dollars flowed into You.com, the sum also confirms Socher to the start-up scene.
At the DLD tech conference in Munich, we met Richard Socher and talked to him about his latest start-up You.com, the hype surrounding ChatGPT and whether he already has the next exit in mind.
Richard, two and a half years ago you founded You.com – how is the current chat hype affecting the company?
We had already seen good growth in the search engine over the past six months. But above all, the use of our chat service YouChat has really exploded with the GPT hype.
What are your plans for You.com? You sold your first company to Salesforce after just two years – will You.com's technology soon be part of a software company?
I don't want to sell the company. My goal is truly to build a great, defining internet company for our generation. I also never intended to sell the first company. But sometimes you have to be pragmatic.
Why a search engine?
A lot has changed on the internet in the past 20 years. Therefore, the search must also adapt. In the past few weeks, we've seen that a whole new kind of search can be developed using AI, chat, and large language models.
But it shouldn't stop there, should it? There are definitely easier ways to make money.
You.com should become a platform on which even a billion-dollar company like TikTok can be based. We hope to use the platform to enable us and others to create new business models. If that doesn't work, we have to place advertising, like DuckDuckGo does, for example. However, we will not encroach on privacy. You get about 80 percent of the information for a personalized ad from the search queries alone, and the invasion of privacy for the remaining 20 percent is just used to squeeze even more money out of it.
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Which apps will soon be on You.com?
There are actually few limits. At the moment, the most interesting applications are in AI, also because there are already built-in applications that can generate images, write texts or program.
The next milestone will come in a few weeks, when we will significantly improve the chat function and integrate it into our apps. What comes after that, I can't say yet. In three to six months, others will have the features we currently offer. The search engine industry is so competitive right now that it's best to keep your ideas to yourself.
Can't you protect that with patents?
Yes, and we will too. To be honest, I find that quite annoying. You can't do without it so that you can defend your invention. But it slows us down in development, it costs money and time.
Is You.com making money already?
We're already making some revenue from YouWrite, which is the first app on our platform that requires payment after the free period. This allows texts to be generated on different topics. We see good growth there. For the search engine, we initially decided against advertising because that would tie up capacity and prevent us from developing.
So the turnover is still manageable.
Like most other consumer Internet providers such as Facebook, Google, Youtube or Instagram, we want to concentrate on growth first. Once you get enough users, you'll find a way to make money. When you grow like we are doing right now, a business plan changes completely anyway.
You.com had strong growth – but the direct competitor is much larger. How do you compete with Google?
It's very difficult, which is why many investors we spoke to canceled at first. This only works through partnerships, with the browser alternative Vivaldi, for example, You.com can already be selected as a search engine. But most people never change the basic configuration of their cell phone or laptop. That's why Google pays tens of billions of dollars every year to be the default search engine. Of course we can't afford that.
Then how are you going to make it?
Luckily, things are very different in the chat area. A lot is happening here right now, new offers are coming onto the market, there are no top dogs. At the same time, ChatGPT caused a lot of hype, which is why You.com was able to attract many new users. Of course, as a founder in the consumer sector, you always hope to achieve such viral growth. Now let's surf the wave and see how long it lasts.
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You like to refer to You.com as a consumer company. Wouldn't it be easier to earn money with corporate customers?
Never say Never. (laughs) But it's not our focus at the moment. Ultimately, it is an open platform. And if someone develops an integration with Notion or Slack, for example, it can of course also be used in companies.
Speech-based AI is currently experiencing a real hype. So is there a lot of competition in the market?
Yes, the competition is incredible. There are very, very many small search engine offerings that are being developed right now. With the new possibilities of AI and language models, completely new offers can be developed. And the fight is hard. Every day someone tries to break into our systems and steal our ideas. That's why I don't like to reveal exactly what we plan to do next.
You speak of many small offers. Do the big ones – Google or Microsoft – no longer play a role?
In three to six months they will certainly follow suit with their own AI-based offers. But currently, innovation tends to come from small teams. The big advantage, also from You.com, is that we all start from scratch. This opens up the possibility of developing something fundamentally new.
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Pragmatika ali raboslovje je veja jezikoslovja in komunikacijske teorije. Ukvarja se z rabo oziroma s funkcioniranjem nekega sporočila v procesu komunikacije glede na situacijo, potrebe, pričakovanja, vloge tistih, ki sodelujejo oz. so v komunikacijo vpleteni. Biti pragmatično kompetenten pomeni biti sposoben pravilno proizvajati in ustrezno interpretirati neko jezikovno dejstvo v skladu s situacijo, v kateri komunikacija poteka.

Pragmatika je veda ali perspektiva/način/pristop, s katerim preučujemo rabo jezika na različnih ravneh. Chati, vljudnost, menjavanje vlog, so teme ki so vezane na pragmalingvistiko. Besedilo se mora obravnavati z vidika konverzacijske analize, prav tako pa moraš biti pozoren na izbiro izraznih sredstev glede na kontekst. Dva ključna koncepta pragmatike sta proces izbiranja in pa kontekst. Kajti sredstva, ko izbiramo, ko poskušamo vplivati na naslovnika, so pogojena s kontekstom, in sicer s kontekstom tvorca in kontekstom naslovnika. In ta dva konteksta nista nikoli enaka.

Torej pragmatika je pristop, ki na nek način osmisli sitem, torej opazuje rabo. Ukvarja pa se s skladenjskimi problemi in izražanja pomenskih odnosov.

Pragmatika so tudi predpisi, ki urejajo delovna razmerja delavcev v nekaterih zavodih: sprejeti novo pragmatiko.

Viri in sklici

Jezikoslovje


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Combined Low Frequency Frontal and Temporal rTMS Treatment in Chronic Tinnitus (version 1.0) - Whether low frequency rTMS of the DLPFC improves therapeutic efficacy of low-frequency rTMS.
Tinnitus is the phantom auditory perception of sound in the absence of an external or internal acoustic stimulus. It is a frequent problem which can interfere significantly with the ability to lead a normal life.
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