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Coming 2 America (2021)
March 5, 2021 6:40 PM - Subscribe
The African monarch Akeem (Eddie Murphy) learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America with his best friend Semmi (Arsenio Hall) to meet this unexpected heir and build a relationship with his son (Jermaine Fowler).
Also starring Leslie Jones, Shari Headley, KiKi Layne, James Earl Jones, Teyana Taylor, Nomzamo Mbatha, Wesley Snipes, Morgan Freeman, and Louie Anderson. Directed by Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow). Streaming in the US on Amazon Prime.
posted by DirtyOldTown (16 comments total)
They really leaned in to the cheese on this one, so it worked for me despite the overall plot being completely ridiculous. I don't think it would stand on its own as well, but if you've seen the first film, you'll probably get a kick out of it unless you have some hangup about self-referential series.
posted by wierdo at 1:59 AM on March 6, 2021
I agree. It's an 80's/90's style comedy sequel: more of the same, coasting on your warm fuzziest for the first film and the characters.
posted by DirtyOldTown at 6:15 AM on March 6, 2021 [1 favorite]
Completely agree, and I enjoyed the way it poked fun at itself in process (e.g. the scene with the son and the dresser in the garden at night).
posted by Preserver at 7:26 AM on March 6, 2021
I'm interested in watching C2A, but I'm hesitant. From the looks of the sequel, it appears to have the same shift in tone that happened between The Princess Diaries and its sequel. TPD was kinda/sorta realistic. But TPD's sequel really laid on the quirk. Is C2A the same way?
posted by Stuka at 8:03 AM on March 6, 2021
I haven't seen the first film since it came out over thirty years ago, but I remember it being much better than the sequel. Murphy's character wasn't as funny without the fish out of water theme, and Hall's character needed more screen time. There were more characters fighting for fewer laughs, and Snipe wasn't funny at all.
posted by Beholder at 8:22 AM on March 6, 2021 [1 favorite]
Overall I liked it a lot. Good connections to the first film and it had a good story. Wasn't too thrilled with the depiction of the children of Nexdoria though. I feel that a better title could have been "Coming From America".
posted by alchemist at 10:54 AM on March 6, 2021 [2 favorites]
The set, the costumes and the music were really outstanding. It definitely poked fun at itself, however I didn't feel like it was too cheesy. The story is predictable but still fun. It was a worthy, modern sequel.
posted by gryphonlover at 10:56 AM on March 6, 2021
The most bananas factoid I have read is that the interiors of the Zamundan palace were not built sets... they were mostly the actual interiors of rapper Rick Ross's home.
posted by DirtyOldTown at 1:45 PM on March 6, 2021 [5 favorites]
This was fun enough, but I'm not entirely sure the movie figured out what kind of movie it wanted to be. It felt like they wanted optimism and progressiveness but there's no depth to it - which is fine.
Totally loved the actors taking on multiple parts and the best thing about this movie.
Definitely agree, it could have used more Arsenio Hall. On the Eddie Murphy revival, I liked 'Dolomite' a lot better. Jermaine Fowler is a looker. Wesley Snipes looks healthier physically and mentally than he has in a very very long time.
Alluded to by Leslie Jones' character, but probably deliberately left unexplored, was the economic differences between (the elites of) Zamunda and (the regular people of) Queens. If I'm nostalgic for anything about this sequel, it's the grit and dirt of the 1980's.
Is there anything modern that scratches that itch, without having to watch 80s movies again?
I'm a bit surprised that the original was released in 1988, my mistaken memory places it much earlier in the 80s. But I guess the 90s didn't really start until well into the decade.
posted by porpoise at 2:32 PM on March 6, 2021
I hadn't seen the first until a few nights ago and I loved it. This sequel is atrocious. The movies are as different as can be! It reminded me of the difference between Ghostbusters and the recent remake. There's a certain sensibility to studio comedies now where they're afraid to go a single minute without making a zany and cartoonish joke, so the audience gets battered with a bunch of hacky and hackneyed jokes that ruin the characters. The first movie didn't have that many one-liners... for the most part, you were just charmed by Prince Akeem's naive optimism. It was a sweet little rom-com. There's no way the sequel could be confused for a rom-com.
And then there are a ton of jokes like Leslie Jones's character not knowing what caviar is but saying that she has a cousin named Caviar. How is that different than Orangejello/Lemonjello jokes? If a bunch of white filmmakers put in that line, there's no question that it'd be outright racist. When writers feel they had to cram in one-liners and don't have inspired ideas, they just grab at whatever low-hanging fruit is available, and you end up with jokes like that one.
I did love the king's funeral though. Such a stately way to die.
posted by painquale at 2:36 PM on March 6, 2021 [2 favorites]
Wesley Snipes' character had his own drumline, so I sort of loved his Idi Amin-but-fun vibe.
I watched this in a watch party with friends, and I think that made it way more fun. I was only sad that we didn't get Darryl back with Soul Glo. If they made a series with Leslie Jones and Tracey Morgan as siblings, I would watch every minute of it.
posted by gladly at 8:24 PM on March 6, 2021 [2 favorites]
As a send-up/sequel to the original, which I loved, it was fine, even pretty good. There was more cool dancing, and Colin Jost's cameo was hilarious.
But the script was downright painful. It was so choppy and disjointed as it tried to cover too many things, and the daughters, whose existence was supposed to be the main plot, got nothing. And they'd never heard of Show, Don't Tell? "He's going to be an ambassador in New York!" Thumbs down.
posted by Melismata at 8:11 AM on March 7, 2021
It's an ok diversion for the weekend (i mean I'm a cheap laugh but there's also a lot to at least laugh at) but I'm kinda scratching my head that his son is basically the result of a non-consensual hookup is played for laughs and also as something that's sort of his fault. But that really is more of a reflection of the larger social mores with guys versus girls.
posted by cendawanita at 8:41 AM on March 7, 2021 [1 favorite]
I think they made a mistake by setting so much of the film in Africa, especially considering they didn't shoot on location, and as a result every interior shot had the shiny fake sheen of a Hollywood set heavily augmented with green screens and cut-rate CGI while all the exteriors could have been filmed in one large backyard just outside of Atlanta.
And while I'm always happy to see John Amos, I thought he was criminally underused. His character provided some of the biggest laughs from the first film, but they didn't give him much to do this time around.
And I'd love to see Leslie Jones and Tracy Morgan team up again in a different project.
posted by Atom Eyes at 2:26 PM on March 7, 2021
My in-laws, who will watch ANYTHING (and mostly during the middle of the night), started this and "noped" out of it after 20m.
posted by rozcakj at 2:38 PM on March 7, 2021
https://knpr.org/npr/2021-03/13-things-i-did-and-did-not-love-about-coming-2-america-african-perspective Maybe if they dropped off all the racist bits there is a decent movie in there somewhere.
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Concern over 2021 Africa Cup of Nations as Yaoundé continues to battle Covid-19
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is still set to go ahead in January 2022 despite some parts of the Cameroon tournament needing 'urgent attention' just months ahead of its kick-off.
The competition between Africa's biggest international sides starts on January 9 and will see several Premier League players leave their club in late December to take part in the tournament, including Liverpool's Mohamed Salah.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) met on Monday to hear a report from the tournament's Organising Committee, who visited Cameroon recently to give an update on the readiness of the competition.
The 'comprehensive' report stated that 'follow-ups' are needed to make sure the tournament still goes ahead smoothly.
Regarding the coronavirus situation in Africa and the of welcoming supporters into the Cameroon stadia, the Executive Committee also raised 'sanitary matters that will be part of ongoing discussions between CAF and Cameroon government.'
However, the same committee signed off the Organising Agreement between AFCON and Cameroon, which states the tournament is set to go ahead as planned.
Liverpool will be one of the Premier League teams most affected by the staging of the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, with star forward Salah joining the likes of Sadio Mane and Naby Keita in taking part in the competition.
Salah, who currently tops the Premier League scoring charts with ten goals in nine games, will represent Egypt at the tournament, with Mane playing for Senegal and Keita flying the flag for Guinea.
Reports claimed earlier this month that African players taking part in the tournament will need to leave their top-flight clubs after the Boxing Day fixtures on December 26, to overcome any quarantine measures before the competition.
Players competing in the latter stages of the tournament, including the final on February 6, may not be ready for their Premier League clubs until the second week of the same month.
By that point, those players would have already missed eight matches, including six Premier League games and two FA Cup rounds, though travel plans for the English-based players are not understood to have been finalised yet.
It means Salah and Mane will definitely miss a potential title-influencing match away at Chelsea on January 2 should the tournament go ahead as well as two clashes against Brendan Rodgers' Leicester City.
Arsenal are another team who will see several players fly off to Africa for the tournament, with captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Gabon joining Ghana's Thomas Partey and Ivory Coast's Nicolas Pepe at the tournament.
Egypt midfielder Mohamed Elneny will be another midfield blow for Mikel Arteta's Gunners, who have Granit Xhaka out until the beginning of 2021 with a knee injury.
Arsenal's African players will definitely miss the visit of Manchester City in New Year's Day and a north London derby trip to Tottenham on January 15, while any players in the latter stages of the AFCON could miss a clash against Chelsea on February 12.
Chelsea will likely lose their Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy for the winter tournament, while Manchester City will have to cope without Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez.
Watford could lose as many as five players for the tournament including key attackers Ismaila Sarr and Emmanuel Dennis, while Leicester City are set to lose four, with Nigerian duo Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfried N'Didi set to be involved.
Crystal Palace may also be without three players with Wilfried Zaha and Cheikou Kouyate joining Ghanaian duo Jordan Ayew and Jeffrey Schlupp at AFCON, while Aston Villa will lose three players – Marvelous Nakamba, Trezeguet and Bertrand Traore.
Manchester United are only set to lose Ivorian duo Eric Bailly and Amad Diallo for the tournament, while Tottenham do not have any African players who could be called up for the competition.
The tournament was meant to take place in June and July of this year but was delayed to the start of 2022 due to 'unfavourable climatic conditions in the summer months, according to CAF.
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As Coole Fencing develop the new Timber Mantels venture, providing mantels or floating shelves to accompany or frame a new stove purchase, it is very interesting to look at the benefits and features of Wood Burning Stoves. See interesting article below from Heat Design which is an Irish company with over 40 years experience in the stove and heating industry.
Because of their classic design, wood burning stoves are a beautiful addition to any home. They create a rustic atmosphere, a throw-back to a simpler time. Unlike fireplaces, these freestanding units don't depend on the fire; they actually warm up a room through radiation. Since they are constructed out of cast iron or steel, these hearths emit heat through the material, which makes for a more continuous current.There are two types of wood stoves – free standing and insert stoves. If there is an existing fireplace at your home then an insert stove will fit into the fire box, venting the smoke up the chimney could be a good option. If there is no fireplace, then a free standing unit with its own exhaust pipe can be a good alternative.
For starters, a stove which snugly fits your room is the best. For that, consider the area (in square feet) of the concerned room.
In the condition where the stove is too big, you would end up wasting fuel, as it will burn on a very low temperature to prevent overheating.
It is better not to rush into buying a stove. It is ideal if it is bought from an authorized dealer.
Look for the Environmental Protection Agency and heat output stamps.
Check for the compatibility of the material above which the stove is going to be kept, as there are few materials which are not suited for a wood stove.
Ultimately it is the preference of the buyer, which will determine what kind of a wood stove is the best. A free standing pellet stove is a fantastic alternative for a conventional fireplace. Although, a wood buring stove might not replace the Victorian charm of a fireplace for some.


Accidents happen every day, on highways everywhere. But accidents involving large commercial trucks can have devastating consequences for drivers and passengers in smaller vehicles. Because the trucks are so big, drivers and the companies they represent are often held to higher standards than other drivers.
Stay visible to the driver – stay far enough behind the truck so that the driver can see you in the mirror. If you have to pass, do so quickly, without lingering in the blind spot beside the truck.
Give yourself time to merge and don't change lanes close to the front of a truck, as trucks can't slow down as quickly as smaller vehicles.
Give trucks making right turns plenty of room to maneuver.
Stay back from trucks after snowy or icy conditions – the tops of trucks are hard to clear, and heavy blocks of ice can fly off once the truck accelerates.
While statistics demonstrate that truck drivers are usually more careful than drivers of other vehicles, accidents with trucks can cause serious injuries or fatalities. In addition, dangerous cargo being carried by the truck can make an accident worse.
Take photos of the scene, the vehicles, and any injuries you sustain. Contact the police department to ensure that an official record is made of the accident.
Seek medical attention right away; having the medical record will be important to your case, so be clear with medical providers about how the injury occurred. Not seeking medical attention right away could hurt your case.
If witnesses stop at the scene of the accident, collect their names and contact information, and make mental notes about anything the driver or the witnesses say to you that may be important to your case.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, contact us today. You may be able to receive financial compensation for medical costs, lost wages, property loss, and pain and suffering due to the responsible party's negligence. Your attorney will help determine if your accident was the result of inadequate driver training, company pressure on the driver to drive faster or longer than advisable, or other negligence on the part of the driver or the company he or she represents.


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Davide Ancilotto (Venice, 3 January 1974 – Rome, 24 August 1997) was an Italian professional basketball player.

Career

Beginnings
Ancilotto began playing association football at a very young age in Mestre. He began to play basketball, first experimenting with various roles, and then becoming a shooting guard, despite being  tall, remarkable for a guard in Europe, becoming one of the most important players in this role on the continent. His height made him an atypical player for his role, not aesthetically beautiful, but concrete.

Serie A and national team career
Ancilotto played 178 games in Lega Basket Serie A: the first four seasons in Caserta (1991-1995, three in A1 and the last in A2), then at Madigan Olimpia Basket Pistoia (1995-96), and with his last team, Virtus Roma, with which he collected 28 appearances, in the 1996-97 season. In 1996 he was about to be sold to the Spanish team Badalona but chose to stay in Italy and play for the team of the capital.

In his Serie A career he scored 1890 points.

He made his debut for the Italy national team on 12 November 1995 against Finland, in Helsinki, playing in 18 games and scoring 102 points.

Death
On 16 August 1997, during a friendly summer match in Gubbio in a quadrangular pre-season tournament, Ancilotto suddenly fell to the ground, a victim of brain ischemia. He died at the San Filippo Neri Hospital in Rome on the night of 24-25 August after eight days in a coma.

At his funeral, the entire world of Italian basketball gathered in the church of San Lorenzo, Duomo di Mestre. Davide Ancilotto was interred in the cemetery of Favaro in Mestre.

Posthumous honors
Several Italian cities have honored Davide Ancilotto's memory:

In Venice, his city of birth:
The CONI Mestre Sports Hall has been renamed after him.
The playground at the Albanese-Bissuola Park where he played during summer breaks has been renamed "Anciground" in his honor.

In Caserta:
The curve of the PalaMaggiò arena is officially named after him.
An alley that connects an important city road with the hamlet of San Benedetto was named after him.

In Rome:
Virtus Roma officially retired his shirt number, 4, and the fans dedicated the curve to him.
On 2 June 2007 the then-Mayor of Rome, Walter Veltroni, together with the president of Virtus Roma, Claudio Toti, and some managers of the team, inaugurated a plaque dedicated to him, positioned near the PalaLottomatica.
On the Caelian Hill, a basketball court was named after him.

In Arese (Province of Milan):
The Municipal Sports Center is named after him.

Palmarès

National

 FIBA U20 European Championship:
 Slovenia 1994

References

External links

1974 births
1997 deaths
Italian men's basketball players
Italy national basketball team players
Shooting guards
Sport deaths in Italy
Sportspeople from Venice

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Food firms serve up ambitious expansion from west coast island.
An island food distributor is hoping to pull off an ambitious multi-million pound expansion and investment plan.
Taste of Arran, which sells and markets products from a range of companies on the west coast island, is commissioning a study into setting up a purpose-built manufacturing plant and tourist attraction.
The plan involves bringing four companies - Taste of Arran, Arran Dairies, The Arran Cheese Company and bakers Wooleys of Arran - under one roof, sharing facilities and office space.
An education centre about the food and the island would also give visitors the chance to see the production processes in action. The study will be completed around April and owners hope to start work by 2010 if they can get financing in place.
Alastair Dobson, managing director at Taste of Arran, said: "There are hugely exciting development plans afoot.
"We are about to commission a study to investigate the viability of a joint production facility which would house four of the companies under one roof.
"Then we will be looking to have a front end learning centre about Arran, our food, our brand, the environment and linking in to lifelong learning as well. There would be a tourism side to it as well, and we would be utilising transparent production so visitors could come and see how the products are actually made and watch the manufacturing process."
Maureen McKenna, development manager at Taste of Arran, said: "The natural thing to do to grow and expand might be to move nearer to your market to a mainland base. But these companies with a great heritage on the island are looking at re-investing heavily in the local communities where they have their roots and in the rural economy."
Another focus in the coming months is to sell products across the rest of the UK as currently the bulk of sales still come from Scotland. McKenna said: "We are looking to broaden it out in to the rest of the UK and Ireland. Our main priority is getting south of the border and getting them to eat some great Scottish food."
At the moment Taste of Arran, which was founded in 2001, has 11 local companies which act as suppliers and also contribute to sales and marketing costs.


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All decisions affect our futures in some way. But how can you make sound decisions in a field where the only thing constant is change? That's the situation many community-based organizations must stay on top of in order to ensure critical success outcomes that are transforming the child welfare system to a child and family well-being system.
One of the tactics that informs effective service transformation is trend analysis, which can be a powerful tool in strategic planning by creating credible illustrations of what the future might look like. Based on that, child welfare leaders and their cross-sector partners can align community priorities and resources to reform child welfare by sustaining a shared family and community responsibility to keep children safe, as analyzed in the 2021 Trend Brief.
Designing Useful Trend Inquiry
Before searching for the best trends data that can inform activities like strategic planning, risk assessment, and opportunity mapping, it's helpful to first understand the origin of trends information that can be useful to child welfare organizations. The typical methodology is based on two types of research: primary and secondary.
Primary research is first-hand research using methods like interviews with consumers and participants, employees, community leaders and advocates, academic subject matter experts, regulators, policymakers, funders, and other stakeholders in the child welfare ecosystem.
Secondary research uses available data and information found in reports and databases from diverse industries, which can be used as sources for trend determination. Examples can include demographics and other census tract information, local asset mapping, state and federal child welfare data (e.g., Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System [AFCARS]), and more.
Although there are many complexities to thorough trend investigation, the essential process is about asking the right questions about the right things. These can roughly be divided into three areas, with examples of questions below:
Identification of trends: What are the trends we should follow? Are there any associated systems and disciplines we need to understand better before determining trend relevance?
Analysis of the effects and possible projections: In which directions can a trend lead? What impact can a trend have on our strengths and weaknesses? Can we expect more or less support from partners and collaborators?
Analysis of the implications: What do these trends mean for our community? How will family well-being and child safety change as a result? Do we have adequate organizational resilience in relation to this trend?
Understanding the Field with the 2021 Trend Brief: Primary Research
Both an art and a science, the ability to synthesize primary and secondary research requires a lot of knowledge, experience, analytical objectivity, and creative thinking. An example of primary research is from Tom Woll of the Strategic Change Initiative and Bill Martone of WPM Consulting, who jointly develop an annual trends brief for child welfare leaders. Pulling from their pool of experts, consulting collaborators, and advisors, Woll and Martone typically interview around 300 people each year through a Delphi-like method resulting in an end-of-year brief that can be used for the subsequent year's strategic planning. In early 2020, the partners began their usual trends identification cycle. Then a global pandemic hit.
Download the 2021 Trend Brief to spark your strategic planning.
"Our approach for developing the 2021 Trends Brief was different," says Woll. "Bill and I weren't traveling, though we were still consulting via phone and Zoom. We knew that 2020 would be a game-changing year, so we changed the focus of our efforts. Each of us turned to about 20 of the leaders who had been expertly advising us through the years and asked them to help us deconstruct the events of 2020."
Woll and Martone note that the major differences between ongoing annuals trends and 2020 events were very strong pivots toward:
Incorporating equity, diversity, and inclusion at individual, organizational, and sector levels
Responding to the implementation challenges of the Family First Prevention Services Act
Installing trauma-informed principles and practices throughout all levels of an organization
Redesigning the ways to train, support, and ensure the safety of child welfare and social services staff during the ongoing pandemic response and recovery
Exploring the limits and possibilities of remote service delivery
"Our field is rapidly becoming much more family-focused and much more community-focused," Woll explains. "The emphasis on creating a change-ready workforce is and has been very strong. We must be able to change our organizational cultures to allow us to keep up with the rapid pace of change. The need for everyone to expand their funding sources and their service offerings is also very strong. And we are all being called upon to develop proactive mission-driven business models that our staff can understand and agree to join with us to become our full partners in the development of effective, collaborative responses to emerging community needs, especially family needs that are growing due to the impact of the pandemic."
Woll and Martone also emphasize the movement away from traditional patterns of leadership and toward the adoption of change leadership methodologies, part of which includes established analysis and forecasting cycles of emerging trends in the field. Both consultants are fostering the associated skills and capacities which they recommend that organizations become competent in within three years.
Child Welfare Ecosystem: Secondary Research
In addition to considering megatrends (i.e., a major movement, pattern or trend emerging in the macroenvironment), it's recommended that child welfare leaders regularly consult data from these aggregated sources for context on their local trends, as well as to understand how other communities in the U.S. are faring with common indicators. Examples include:
2020 KIDS COUNT Data Book. The 31st edition of the Annie E. Casey Foundation's KIDS COUNT® Data Book describes how children across the United States were faring before the coronavirus pandemic began.
The State of America's Children® 2020. This Children's Defense Fund report provides stories, statistics, and data in clear terms.
America's Children in Brief: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2020. The Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics fosters collaboration among 23 federal agencies and reports on well-being measures drawn from the most reliable statistics.
Child Welfare Outcomes. Children's Bureau research on child welfare issues includes a series of annual Child Welfare Outcomes reports to Congress. These reports include data from the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS).
Getting the Most Out of Trends and Scenario Development
Since no one can tell the future with 100% certainty all the time, developing robust scenarios can help bridge present circumstances with future requirements. The range and value of organizational opportunities based on trend analysis depend on scenarios that should include most of these criteria:
Plausible: Logical, consistent and believable
Relevant: Highlighting key challenges and dynamics of the future
Divergent: Different from each other in strategically significant ways
Challenging: Questioning fundamental beliefs and assumptions
By evaluating relevant trends compiled through primary and secondary research and using the analysis to explore governance and operational scenarios, the ability to create achievable pathways to a transformative child and family well-being system is strengthened.
Download the 2021 Trend Brief now.


Recycling and waste management company Severnside Recycling has announced its move into the construction sector to meet the growing need for sustainable service providers.
Traditionally operating in the retail and paper industries, Severnside wants to bring its sustainable "no landfill" approach to waste management to construction projects.
The firm said this will enable construction projects to recycle greater amounts of waste through one partner. The construction sector has tended to seek recycling options on a project by project basis, depending on locality, which is an approach that takes time to research and implement.
Severnside said its national operations allow it to identify the most sustainable options, helping construction companies to not only divert more waste from landfill, but also reduce the carbon footprint of projects.


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Q: How can Multiprocessing be achieved by Programming Languages? I am trying to develop a simple Operating System. Till now all programs that I developed can be run in a single processor. But when I went through a concept called Multiprocessing Systems which almost all of the latest systems are based, I got lot of doubts.
First, How can I create a program which can run in Multiprocessor systems. Is it Hardware oriented or Programmer specific?
Second I went through Parallel Programming Languages which can be helpful in Multiprocessing Systems where Java is one but C is not. Then how can an OS developed in C(Windows) can achieve Multiprocessing?
Thanks.

A: You're right: a typical C program is single-processor. The statements that you write in it are expected to be executed one after the other, obeying loops and tests as required. But you can call a function in C that says "don't execute this function now: create a new Thread and execute it with that!"
int maxPlaces;
int piDigits;

void CalculatePi() {
   // write code to calculate pi to maxPlaces
      // Update piDigits as you go
} // CalculatePi()

int main() {
   maxPlaces = 2000000000;
// CalculatePi(); // OLD CODE: Don't do this! Instead, do...
   StartThread(CalculatePi);
   while (piDigits<=maxPlaces) {
       Print(piDigits);
   } // while
} // main()

If you were to execute this code with the OLD CODE, without using my (made-up) function StartThread(), the program would hang for a long time then print out the number 2000000000 when it finished.
But my function StartThread() tells the OS to create a new thread of execution on the function CalculatePi(), then return immediately. That means that main() can start to repeatedly print out the values of piDigits as it gets larger. There are now two threads of execution: one calculating the digits of pi, the other printing out how far it's got.
This program will work on any multi-threaded OS, even those running with only a single processor. In that case each thread will get a little bit of processor time before it is swapped to the other. If the computer has multiple processors, the OS might give one thread to one and the other to the other - the program doesn't care or (usually) know.
Parallel programming languages, however, are written such that you don't have to explicitly create new threads of execution like this. The syntax and design of the language makes it obvious when tasks can be run concurrently. C isn't like that, but you can still take advantage of concurrency with special function calls.

A: If a systems-level language intrinsically supported multi-threading, what language would you use to implement multi-threading support in the first place?
It is the operating system that provides support for multi-threading and the distribution of threads across cores.  Languages that directly support multi-threading do so with the support of the OS.
C is a systems level language and as such can be used for writing operating systems.  It does not have intrinsic support for multi-threading - that would be a chicken/egg situation.  Instead an OS developer would implement multi-threading/multi-processing support perhaps using C and necessarily some assembler to access non-memory mapped processor resources necessary to support multi-threading/multi-tasking/multi-processing.
Given an operating system with multi-threading support, application level code written in a language such as C without intrinsic support for multi-threading can still be multi-threaded by accessing the OS API support for it.  Ultimately this is how higher-level languages with intrinsic support for threading support it in any case - by generating code that accesses the OS API.
For example, multi-threaded C code might look like this (simplified pseudo-code):
#include <os_api.h>

void thread1()
{
    for(;;)
    {
        // do stuff
    }
}

void thread2()
{
    for(;;)
    {
        // do stuff
    }
}

int main()
{
    OS_BeginThread( thread1 ) ;
    OS_BeginThread( thread2 ) ;
    for(;;)
    {
        // do stuff
    }
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The point is that while systems-level languages such as C and C++ do not have intrinsic support for threading (because they are used to implement it), they are infinitely extensible through libraries, so language support for any feature is seldom a problem.  In fact the C++11 standard library includes support for threading via the std::thread class, so in that language at least there is an OS independent method of using multi-threading - but the implementation still relies on operating systems support.  Equally there are cross-platform C libraries for multi-threading such as pthreads that afford a level of portability across systems that support multi-threading.
Multi-threading does not in itself imply or require multi-processing of course, but it is the most usual way of taking advantage of a system with multiple execution units (be they hyperthreads, cores, or actual processors), and application performance scales well from single core to multi-core when an application is multi-threaded. Moreover multi-threading is not the only means of executing code on multiple execution units; parallel-processing may imply a much finer grained level of concurrency than simple threads.  OpenMP is a set of compiler directives and library routines support by a number of C, C++ and Fortran compilers that support code parallelism at finer granularity than only threads.

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Enter the doctor and the beginnings of a Victorian Criminal Minds' episode. Personally, as a CM fan, I found this fascinating, and the total disregard of the possibilities by the police made me wonder how we ever developed the sophisticated procedures we have now.
It's easy to get attached to Grace, Nell and Lizzie and to feel a certain admiration for Doctor Thornhollow, how is trying so hard to learn more. A Madness so Discreet was an illuminating look into the darker side of Victorian England and I found it engrossing and enjoyable. I'll be recommending this one.
i hazard a guess that she is not crazy?
I'm not telling ........ but you might be surprised.
Great review. I loved this author's other books, so I'm excited to read this one. Hopefully I'll be picking it up today.
You had me at "beautifully twisted", This book is fast on the road to becoming my next book to read.


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Epic Games' battle royale game has been referenced by players at soccer's World Cup finals in Russia.
(CCM) — Epic Games' hit battle royale shooter game Fortnite has smashed the 200 million barrier, with the company reporting that as of November 2018 it has in excess of that number of player registrations, according to an Engadget report.
The announcement shows that the popularity of Fortnite is still exploding. The 200 million figure is five times the number of registrations it had at the start of the year, and 60 per cent more than it had in June.
Some of the 200 million users may only have played the game once, but many play it on a frequent basis: earlier this month the company announced a new record of 8.3 million people playing Fortnite concurrently.
The game is so popular that it has become a cultural phenomenon, appearing in TV shows including the Big Bang Theory and Saturday Night Live, and its dances featuring in the celebrations of World Cup soccer players.
One reason for the rapid expansion of its user base is that the game can now be played on a range of mobile devices including Apple's iOS products, Nintendo's Switch, and on a vast number of Android devices (albeit in beta form).
Epic Games has also invested heavily in the game, pouring over $100 million into Fortnite esports tournaments, according to the report.


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Salon Step Reviews
Reviews 4+ months ago
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Its good.
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Very easy translation received item quickly and works perfect
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Best idea ever
It really works as advertised but it was difficult putting it together. The place for batteries should have been in a more convenient place. Other than that I love it!
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Is fun and yet functional
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The product is wonderful
You can save money doing it your self
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I love my salon step. My toes look like they are suppose too.
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The greatness of this item
I purchase this item for me my daughter my BFF & her daughter. They were all very pleased with the Salon Step.I kinda started some confusion because now my BFF daughter's daughter got jealous so now she wants one. 13 years old!!!
By Suzi from Utica, MI on 07/06/2021
very nice for the money
sturdy, convenient ..fan and light are great ..and it's cute
By Heather from Spokane, WA on 06/30/2021
My salon step
I didn't even realize it came with a fan and a light..its perfect!
By Sunni in LA from Los Angeles, CA on 06/24/2021
It's comfortable
I wish the light was a lot brighter and the magnifying glass was stronger, then it would be fabulous!
By Donna in Richmond, Va. from Henrico, VA on 06/22/2021
Very Convenient
I don't have to hurt my back while giving myself a pedicure.
By Lilcardinal from Saint Paul, MN on 06/07/2021
Love this works great for me
Liked it all
By Cindy from Hollywood, FL on 06/03/2021
It's a great product, bought it for my daughter's they loved it.
By Anonymous from Pembroke Pines, FL on 05/25/2021
No overbending,easy on your lower back.
By Bibi the pedicure fan from Port Charlotte, FL on 05/25/2021
How much easier it is to do a pedicure
I like it but if it's not on a mat it has the tendency to slide
By Joan Rich from Garden City, MI on 04/21/2021
Great for people with back problems!
No problems i love it!
By Ehop on 04/12/2021
Can reach my toes
I like that it is compact and sturdy.
By Taja from Chesapeake, VA on 04/11/2021
Love my Salon Step
Surprised to find a product that actually works as expected and is so good I bought one for my sister, my mom and step-daughter! The magnifier and light are so helpful for aging eyes. Ability to adjust the foot rest perfect! A money saver for those who can't afford expensive pedicures.
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It is hard to add to perfection. I purchased two and now I need to get three more,
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Totally innovative, time and money saving! Love!
I think my only reservation would be in recommending to older/ "senior" individuals who might have physical limitations in reaching far enough forward to comfortably reach their toes. Otherwise, the "light," "magnifier" & "adjustability" make this product a Winner!
By baa from Captiva, FL on 04/02/2021
I was very pleased with my service and the product
Salon step worked as advertised, and I really like it. Thank you very much!
By SisSandy from Hyattsville, MD on 03/30/2021
I was not at home and delivery was Just dropped off and I didn't get it but they sent me a replacement 😀
By Sue from North Myrtle Beach, SC on 03/29/2021
Has everything you need for a pedicure
I love everything about the Salon Step except it could use a larger magnifying glass.
By Sst from Burlington, NJ on 03/29/2021
Easy to use. I don't have to been over. There's nothing i don't like about it.
By Bea from Savannah, TN on 03/29/2021
So much easier to do my toes!!
Love the light!
By Cindi from Sun City, AZ on 03/25/2021
product exactly as advertised.... no hype
price point great and quality of item wonderful... design is well planned and very thoughtful in consideration of the user ie: foot pad angles, light, and magnification are all so convenient....
By Carol from Raeford, NC on 03/25/2021
Wish it was a liittle higher from the floor.
It definitely alleviated some of the back pain from stooping. The magnifying glass could be bigger.
By Moon blue 6 from Weatherly, PA on 03/25/2021
Really makes things easier
Makes it easy to reach your feet without straining and also makes it so much easier to see
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We often hear from our client families and service attendees who are not familiar with many of the Jewish funeral customs performed by Mount Sinai. If you have additional questions about Jewish funeral customs for which you would like to know the answer, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Information About Jewish Funeral Customs For Family Members
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WHAT INFORMATION WILL I NEED TO PROVIDE WHEN A LOVED ONE PASSES?
Mount Sinai will need a number of vital statistics, including the departed's Social Security number, parents' names and birthplaces as well as other information in order to complete legally required documents and to have a complete record on hand to assist you. To ease this process, Mount Sinai has developed the Mount Sinai Memorial Record and Guide which is incorporated as part of our Advance Planning Portfolio, which is available free by request. The Mount Sinai Memorial Record and Guide can be completed at any time, even many years in advance, and revised as circumstances change to assist you with your Jewish funeral planning.
HOW WILL WE SELECT A TIME AND DATE FOR THE FUNERAL?
We will work with your family and clergy to coordinate all of the details of the service at a time that is most convenient for you. While traditional Jewish funeral customs call for burial to take place as soon as possible, we understand that families today are often scattered around the country, so scheduling needs to be flexible. The customary time frame for scheduling a funeral service is as soon as possible after everyone arrives, usually within two to three days, however we do not hold funeral services on Saturday in observance of Shabbat (Jewish Sabbath). If you choose, we will post the service time and place on our website to help notify your family and friends in the community as well as provide you with a link to webpage that you can easily email to friends and loved ones.
WHO WILL OFFICIATE AT THE FUNERAL?
Most often a Rabbi or a Cantor will officiate the funeral, supported by one of our Mount Sinai Service Directors who will oversee all logistics of the service so you do not have to be burdened with all of the details. If you do not have an existing relationship with a Rabbi, or if your Rabbi is unavailable, we can assist by scheduling and introducing your family to a Rabbi or a Cantor whose religious orientation is compatible with your beliefs.
I WAS ADVISED TO CONTACT THE CHEVRA KADISHA INSTEAD OF MOUNT SINAI. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
According to traditional Jewish practices, the Chevra Kadisha is an organization traditionally composed of volunteers who ensure that the bodies of Jews are prepared for burial according to Halacha (Jewish law).
Today, in many ways, Mount Sinai functions as a Chevra Kadisha for the entire Los Angeles Jewish community by offering the traditional Jewish observances of Taharah (Ritual Washing) and Sh'mira (Watching over the Deceased and reciting Psalms). In addition, to offer assistance and comfort to our most traditional families, we will always help facilitate communications with various local Chevra Kadisha volunteer organizations throughout Los Angeles.
Please note that although there is a privately-owned mortuary in Los Angeles named "Chevra Kadisha Mortuary", that establishment is not a volunteer society. For more information about the Chevra Kadisha services offered by Mount Sinai, please click HERE.
WHAT TYPES OF CASKETS CAN BE USED?
Jewish tradition dictates that the casket should be constructed of wood and must be totally free of metal. No nails, screws, or metal hardware can be in its workmanship. While a plain pine box is used by many traditional families today, caskets constructed from poplar, oak, cherry, maple, mahogany or any other type of wood are popular as well. The casket can be stained or unstained, polished or unpolished, and can be of various shapes.
However, for families who would like to consider other materials for caskets, please inform your Memorial Counselor and we are happy to show you additional options.
HOW SHOULD THE DECEASED BE CLOTHED?
The Rabbis teach us that all are created equal. In order to preserve that equality, there has evolved a two thousand year-old tradition of using Tachrichim, simple white shrouds, as burial garments as a traditional Jewish funeral custom. Over time, the use of burial garments has been expanded to allow for the deceased to be buried in the clothing of the family's choice.
WHO CAN BE A PALLBEARER?
Jewish funeral custom includes pallbearers, who are asked to lovingly escort the deceased to the gravesite, are invited by the family and are usually those closest to the deceased. Individuals may also be chosen to be honorary pallbearers who will not carry the casket but will follow immediately behind. In very traditional practice, the pallbearers stop seven times during this journey to indicate their unwillingness to finally take leave of a loved one.
IS IT APPROPRIATE TO PLAY MUSIC OR SHOW A VIDEO DURING THE SERVICE?
According to your family's wishes, music may be played in the chapel before, during and/or after the funeral service. You are welcome to choose appropriate music and bring it with you on the day of the service, or Mount Sinai's Scores of Memory CD is available as are a number of other appropriate CDs. If you wish to show video footage, each of our memorial chapels is outfitted with a DVD player and several large screen monitors for easy viewing by your guests.
DO YOU HAVE TO BE JEWISH TO BE BURIED AT MOUNT SINAI?
We welcome interfaith families. If you are Jewish or are married to someone of the Jewish faith and you want to be buried together, we will take good care of you and your family. Please note, however, that non-Jewish symbols cannot be displayed anywhere on our property.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE ACTUAL SERVICE?
A Jewish funeral service is typically brief and simple, providing comfort by creating time and space for the mourners and the community to recall memories of the deceased and to express their sorrow. The service may be held in a chapel at the memorial park, in the synagogue, or at the gravesite.
The basic elements of a traditional service include the chanting of psalms and of El Malei Rachamim, followed by recitation of a hesped, a eulogy honoring the deceased. Many times, family members or close friends give a short speech about departed. Selected family members and friends may act as pallbearers to carry the casket, with others following. At the end of the service, all mourners recite the Kaddish prayer together.
HOW IS THE BURIAL CONDUCTED?
Mount Sinai respects the wishes of every family in regard to completion of the burial. Historical convention involves the mourners, family members and others attending the funeral who choose to participate, will shovel earth to cover the casket. One tradition is to use the back of the shovel, to show our unwillingness to perform this final act of separation. Another tradition is for each mourner to plant the shovel back in the mound of earth rather than hand the shovel to the next person. Other families request that the Mount Sinai staff complete this act. We are here to assist you in the manner that makes you most comfortable.
WHAT HAPPENS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FUNERAL?
After the service, Mount Sinai will provide your family a kit containing the 7 day shiva candles, minyan prayer books and yarmulkes for the shiva house as well as the remembrance cards filled out by your guests and thank you cards.
WHAT IS THE TRADITIONAL OBSERVANCE IN THE WEEK FOLLOWING THE FUNERAL?
Upon leaving the gravesite, the immediate family commences the seven day shiva period; they "sit shiva". During this period meals are usually brought in for the family to allow them to focus on mourning. Family and friends typically pay what is called a "shiva call" to visit the family to bring food, company, comfort and a sympathetic ear. There is often a brief religious service each morning and/or evening. Each family chooses whether, how, and for how long, they will observe shiva. Again, it is the presence of friends and family at this time that is the most crucial to healing.
CAN I MAKE JEWISH FUNERAL PLANS BEFORE THE TIME OF NEED?
Planning a Jewish funeral ahead of time is truly a gift that you provide to your family which spares them from having to make difficult decisions during an extremely emotional time. Our Advance Planning representatives are always available to answer any questions you may have.
CAN SOMEONE WHO HAS A TATTOO BE BURIED AT MOUNT SINAI?
This is a question which we are often asked due to today's popularity of tattoos. Please know that there is nothing in Jewish law which prohibits a person with a tattoo from being interred at Mount Sinai or any Jewish cemetery. In fact, in 2002, Rabbi Ben Zion Bergman answered this question for us. Please click this LINK to see his response.
CAN A PERSON BE BURIED IN A JEWISH CEMETERY IF THEY COMMITTED SUICIDE?
The answer is yes. In earlier times, this ancient prohibition against doing so was based upon the conception of suicide as the conscious and willful taking of one's life. Today, we view suicide as the result of mental and emotional desperation and, virtually by definition, an irrational, non-willful act. Therefore, even if all evidence points to suicide and even if that evidence satisfies the authorities as to the cause of death, our custom is to bury these individuals, to engage in mourning rituals for them, and to eulogize them appropriately.
CAN SAME SEX COUPLES BE BURIED AT MOUNT SINAI?
Yes, we welcome all members of the LGBTQ community. In the spirit of inclusivity, all married couples can be buried together. If you are Jewish or are married to someone of the Jewish faith, we will take good care of you and your family.
WHAT IS A YAHRZEIT DATE AND HOW DO I FIND IT?
Yahrzeit is Yiddish word meaning anniversary of a death. It is the yearly acknowledgement of a loved one's passing traditionally observed on the Hebrew date, not the Gregorian date. Jews observe yahrzeit each year by reciting kaddish at synagogue and by lighting a special candle that burns for 24 hours. The candle/lamp is lit at sundown the evening before the civil date. To compute a yahrzeit date there are many online tools available including Digital Yahrzeit where you can register to receive annual email notifications of the upcoming Yahrzeit observances.
Information About Jewish Funeral Customs For Service Attendees
THIS WILL BE THE FIRST JEWISH FUNERAL I HAVE ATTENDED. IS THERE ANYTHING SPECIAL I SHOULD PLAN OR DO?
Your presence is the most important gift you can give to the mourners. It is customary for all males entering the chapel to wear a traditional head covering, called a kippah or yarmulke, which we provide at both the chapel and at graveside. After the burial, you may be asked to be part of two rows of people forming a pathway of comfort for the mourners.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO A JEWISH FUNERAL?
While it is customary to dress in dark-colored, conservative suits and dresses at a Jewish funeral, we encourage mourners to wear what is comfortable for them, as long as it is respectful to the deceased and other mourners. It is also customary for men to cover their head as a sign of respect. We always have yarmulkes available for those who do not own them.
WHAT IS CUSTOMARY TO SEND OR BRING TO A JEWISH FUNERAL?
While you may see flowers at Jewish funerals, it is a Jewish funeral custom that families more often request that charitable contributions be made in memory of the deceased to either a specific charity or to one of your choice. This is in keeping with the Jewish tradition of Tzedakah, or charity.
WHAT IS CUSTOMARY TO BRING WHEN VISITING A GRAVE AT MOUNT SINAI OR ANOTHER JEWISH CEMETERY?
Placing small stones or pebbles on the grave is the traditional means of marking a visit. Mount Sinai offers bags of soft pebbles imported from Jerusalem to park visitors so that they can leave them behind at graveside. To learn more about how we receive and handle the stones, click here. Additionally, many people have adopted the practice of leaving flowers as a sign of love and respect.
I SEE THAT SOME OF THE MOURNERS WEAR A TORN RIBBON AFFIXED TO THEIR CLOTHES AND SOME ACTUALLY CUT THEIR CLOTHES. WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS?
This ritual, known as k'riah, is the traditional rending of one's garments to represent loss and mourning.
Often, k'riah is performed symbolically, with the cutting of a ribbon worn by the mourners closest in family connection to the deceased. According to Jewish law, there are seven immediate family members who should rend garments: the spouse, mother, father, son, daughter, brother or sister.
WHY DO PERSIAN JEWISH FAMILIES ASK FOR ROSEWATER WHEN THEY VISIT THE CEMETERY?
This is a Sephardic tradition observed by many Jewish families who come from Iran and Turkey. The rosewater is typically poured over the grave or memorial tablet to represent masking the smell of death. If requested, Mount Sinai offers complimentary rose water to all park visitors.
WHY IS THERE A HAND WASHING STATION NEAR THE EXIT OF THE CEMETERY?
It is an ancient custom for everyone to wash their hands when leaving a Jewish cemetery as a symbol of spiritual cleansing.
WHAT IS A YAHRZEIT (MEMORIAL) CANDLE?
A Yartzheit candle is a special 24-hour candle which is burned on certain occasions to commemorate the anniversary of someone's death, usually a family member or someone who was very close to you. Yahrzeit candles are lighted at sundown on the day preceding the anniversary of the person's death, according to the Hebrew calendar. The candle is lighted at sundown and should remain lighted until it goes out. To learn more about Yahrzeit and to access our Yartzheit calendar to determine the Hebrew date, click here.
Additionally, Mount Sinai now offers a new service, called Digital Yahrzeit, where one can register to receive annual notifications of upcoming Yahrzeit anniversaries via email (on either the Hebrew or English calendar) so one knows exactly when to light the Yahrzeit candle. Digital Yahrzeit is a free service which we have made available to the public regardless of where loved ones are buried. To register for Digital Yahrzeit, please click here.
WHAT IS THE SHIVA HOUSE?
If you are Jewish or are married to someone of the Jewish faith and you want to be buried together, we will take good care of you and your family.
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LEAVING PEBBLES BEHIND IN A JEWISH CEMETERY?
Placing stones on a grave is an ancient Jewish tradition which signifies that someone has recently visited the grave. Stones symbolize permanence of memory and enable visitors to partake in the mitzvah of commemorating the deceased.
Mount Sinai offers all visitors packets of pebbles, imported from Jerusalem, to leave on the grave as a sign of their visit.
You are welcome to contact us through our online contact form or by calling 800-600-0076.


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Cuba se subdivide en 15 provincias y el Municipio Especial Isla de la Juventud, que no se incluye en ninguna de ellas. El último cambio ocurrió en agosto de 2010, cuando la Asamblea Nacional de Cuba aprobó la creación de dos nuevas provincias: Artemisa y Mayabeque, a partir de la segmentación o partición de la provincia de La Habana, junto con el traspaso de 3 municipios orientales de la provincia de Pinar del Río. Esta nueva división territorial entró en efecto el 1 de enero de 2011.

Provincias

Historia

El Gobierno Español dividió la isla en seis Provincias administrativas con objeto de adaptar la división territorial de la Isla a la existente en la Península y para facilitar la elección de Diputados a las Cortes. Así, desde 1878 hasta 1976, estuvo dividida en 6 provincias (del oeste al este):
 Pinar del Río.
 La Habana.
 Matanzas.
 Santa Clara. Denominada posteriormente "Las Villas" en algún momento antes de 1940.
 Puerto Príncipe. En 1899 el nombre de la Provincia de Puerto Príncipe fue cambiado a "Camagüey".
 Santiago de Cuba. En 1905 el nombre de la Provincia de Santiago de Cuba fue cambiado a "Oriente".

Durante este período las provincias sufrieron solo cambios menores en sus límites. En 1976, se aprobó la nueva División Político-Administrativa (DPA) en 14 provincias y un municipio especial: Isla de la Juventud, conocida hasta 1978 como Isla de Pinos. La antigua provincia de Oriente se dividió en 5: Las Tunas, Granma, Holguín, Santiago de Cuba y Guantánamo, la provincia de Camagüey se dividió en dos: Camagüey y Ciego de Ávila. La provincia de Las Villas se dividió en Cienfuegos, Villa Clara y Sancti Spíritus, y por último la antigua provincia de La Habana se dividió en la Ciudad de La Habana, La Habana y el municipio especial de Isla de la Juventud. En esa DPA, la capital de la provincia de La Habana radicaba en la Ciudad de La Habana, es decir fuera de su territorio provincial.

Véase también
 Organización territorial de Cuba
 Historia territorial de Cuba
 ISO 3166-2

Referencias

Enlaces externos

 Cuba Web Directory, Directorio de Sitios sobre Cuba - Enlaces a sitios de todas las provincias de Cuba, organizados en categorías según su temática. Enlaces comentados y ordenados según popularidad
 Mapa de Cuba y sus provincias con información sobre cada una de ellas
 Mapa de provincias contemporáneas de Cuba (en inglés)