Gorilla Trekking is one of the memorable adventures in Uganda, Rwanda and D.R.Congo. Majority of honeymooners worldwide travel normally to tourism destinations with less active vacations mainly to the beaches like Mombasa, Seychelles for holiday but the fact that beaches are usually crowded makes them uncomfortable during the honeymoon moments. It is therefore possible to try out something different as you chill and rest after hassling with the wedding preparations.
You can go on a gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest as you celebrate your honeymoon adventure! Gorilla Trekking takes you to the serene environment which is cool, cloudy and misty looking for the rare and endangered mountain gorillas within the impenetrable jungles of the tropical rain forest. Just the two of you can explain this romantic feeling of sitting for full hour with the mountain gorillas in Bwindi National park, Mgahinga National park or Volcanoes National park. It is just an adorable moment.
On the day of gorilla trekking, you rise up for briefing before heading to the forest to begin searching for the gorillas which are quite mobile as they look for food. On the way, the birds keep singing romantic hymns of the jungle as if they know you are on honeymoon. Look at them as they search for what to eat, the other primates like the baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys also keep entertaining you . The time moment you get to see the gorillas, you get excited to the extent of forgetting your past fatigue. Take just there photographs and get back to the lodge carrying only memories of this adventure.
The gorilla trek normally takes a few hours though some times if you are unlucky you can take a whole day looking for the giant mountain gorillas. There are also several possible options that you can take after the trek.
Your guide can take you to the Batwa land and experience their culture. The Batwa were the forest dwellers who were living with the mountain gorillas within Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Families of the Batwa pygmies live close to Bwindi and therefore in case you still energy, you can take a walk to the Batwa land to enjoy the typical Africa moment with the local families. You will dance with the Batwa, learn about their norms and traditions, as well as have interesting performances that cover their authentic culture.
After the Batwa Experience, get back to your lodge for your overnight. It is quite a short moment but very memorable to couples. Make it a point to carry some souvenirs with you because there are interesting wall hangings that will remind you of your moments in Africa. Don't miss this memorable moment.
Mountain gorillas are on top list of the most attractions in Uganda and gorilla trekking in the pearl of Africa is a bucket list trip of which every traveler yearns to experience, though many don't go for it thinking it is an expensive experience. However it is possible to have an affordable gorilla trekking safari in Uganda or Rwanda, which typically fits your budget as well as interests.
Travelers can experience a budget gorilla trekking safari when they visit Uganda or book during the low season. Normally low season months in Uganda and Rwanda, include April, May and November and during this low season it becomes easy to reserve gorilla permits than in the high season hence saving precious time for travelers while booking.
One of the rules of gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda is that only eight people are allowed to trek the each gorilla family on a given a day, however during low season chances are high that your trekking group will comprise of few members which means more personal interaction with the gorillas.
Besides having a smaller group when trekking the gorillas, during the low season the cost of services in lodges and hotels are reduced due to the low occupancy rates and guests receive high quality services at a reduced price, which is not always the case during the peak season. And even the air tickets during this season are always offered at a low rate.
Low season is greatly characterized by rain, during months of February through to May and November, however rain does not affect trekking and on another hand mountain gorillas live in tropical rain forests where rain can occur any time despite the season. Still during rainy season, forest vegetation becomes very green and lush during this time making it a perfect setting for some great photographs.
Another great way to have an affordable gorilla trekking tour is by booking as a group. Large groups of travelers often get discounts from tour operators, lodges and other services. Additionally, since most costs are shared, this makes costs per person cheaper and affordable.
Reserving gorilla permits through an accredited tour agency is also another fantastic way to enjoy a budget gorilla tour. Tour operators occasionally extend seasonal offers to their clients and this reduces total costs that ought to be spent on a given gorilla safari.
Uganda has two destinations where mountain gorillas can be trekked in the jungle; Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park. Bwindi impenetrable national park has four sectors where 12 habituated families are habituated. The gorilla sectors include, Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo.
The famed Bwindi Forest protects half of the world's gorilla population and it is the only park where gorilla habituation can be experienced in Africa. Mgahinga gorilla national park is the other destination in Uganda where gorillas can be trekked. It only has one gorilla family with five adult silverbacks, making this park home to the highest concentration of silverbacks in any gorilla family in the entire world.
Gorilla trekking in Uganda can last between 30 minutes to 6 hours and once travelers spot the gorillas, they are given up to one hour to observe them and take pictures. Sometimes the young juveniles will get pretty close to visitors as they are curious and playful. And after the one hour elapsing, travelers trek back to the park headquarters.
Considering all these factors, gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda can definitely be done on a budget. Therefore visitors should take the advantage of this and book gorilla trekking safari during the low season, in addition to all other alternatives, in order to enjoy this unforgettable experience.
Be one of the lucky few to visit Uganda for gorilla trekking and experience the unique beauty of the secret rain forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park. The time is now to make your dream come true and throw away the old saying that gorilla safaris are costly.If you want to go gorilla trekking, here is our budget safari guide that will make your trip wonderful, memorable and amazing without straining your wallet.
This may sound usual but it's a major cost factor for any gorilla safari in Uganda. Cut costs by staying in a budget campsite or hostel which is moderately priced making your total tour cost low. Uganda has various budget gorilla safari lodges that are less costly and comfortable in all gorilla parks and sectors –Buhoma, Rushaga, Nkuringo and Ruhija. Famous budget gorilla lodges and campsites range from $25-$80 per person per night on full board.We very much recommend Buhoma community rest camp ,Bwindi view bandas, Gorilla friendly campsite,Gift of nature lodge, Ruhija gorilla resort, Nshongi gorilla campsite, wagtail eco loge among others.
Traveling around Uganda is easier by bus unlike any other gorilla trekking destination in Africa and it's very enjoyed in a group or sole in company of a local Ugandan guide. If you want to use cheap transport make your trip consultant know and they make arrangements for the budget vehicle. It's very safe and cheap to make transport arrangements with a local tour operator since prices are always hiked if approach a service provider. Even though you want to drive yourself, tour companies have cheap safari vehicles for hire at cost friendly prices.
When you travel in groups of six and eight with people of the same interest this makes your trip cost low and affordable as you share most of the costs with friends. Usually gorilla safari prices are charged per person which sounds worth and a great deal of the time to fulfill your travel life dream. Travelling as a family might be fun though the cost remains high since its always one person to meet the entire trip expense. In all group gorilla safaris in Uganda all tour essential costs are shared except park entrance and gorilla permit prices. Make sure you talk to friends about your travel plans in advance and travel together.
When planning a Uganda gorilla trekking tour, there are many things that you need and all have to be cleared with cash. We recommend you to carry US dollars which have favorable exchange rates even when you exchange to buy some souvenirs using local currency. Remember all tour costs are charged in US dollars so make it a point to carry the right currency to avoid over spending. If you want to exchange foreign currency get better rates in a forex bureau.
Always find a way of avoiding extra costs on safari essential items like Tourist visa. We advise every traveler to secure a tourist visa to Uganda upon arrival at Entebbe international airport and avoid extra costs that come due mailing charges. Other is the unplanned tour activities like night life. Uganda has very fantastic night life and it's another way of spending more than expected.


The sun came out today and I could see the mountains for the first time since I've been here. Who knew those were there! Hopefully I can get better pictures of them tomorrow or later... Finished my first animated project - the feedback: "make the design smaller and the sponsor logo huge." santo cielo.
So what have I been up to? Day 2,3,4...its already all becoming a blur. Right now I'm working 8:30a-8:30p roughly, more people get here in a week and at that time we will split into shifts of 1am-1pm or 1pm-1am. That's gonna be interesting. I'm on the overnights so I'll be up the same time as most of you at home...I think. I've designed the print packaging for some Ice Skating dvd's (did I mention that I don't do print?!)... I'm working on some other busywork projects of importing/transferring prebuilt animations from HD tape and converting them in AfterEffects to usable Quicktime files.... And have a couple sponsor bumper things to do next... It's a lot of start-stop as we get equipment working and connected etc. My first day included some power testing gone wrong that caused us to lose a lot of time - but that's what testing is for I guess!
I'm here! I'm at my first day of work now - I wrote a longer post last night detailing day1 but haven't figured out how to post it since the files are all on my laptop... as soon as I can find a way to connect to the internet from my laptop (if ever?!), I'll post away! In the meantime, I'm here, its snowing (for apparently the first time in two years or something), and I'm trying to get acquanted with everything here at work... more later!
I leave the house for my flight in 9 hours... I'm still doing laundry... Is procrastination a disease??
The getting there part is fine...NBC has covered everything pretty clearly about where to go, etc. I've gone out and gotten my electricity converters and travel clocks. I've stopped my mail. I've alerted my credit cards. But holy crap, I feel like I have so much to do and am a little overwhelmed by it all... laundry, police stuff, packages, doctor, haircut, insurance, documents, ugh. Then there are the pages of security tips that my friend who works for a intelligence/defense contractor gave me. eek! And have I mentioned that I haven't finished my reel? Which means my website still isn't ready because its waiting on my reel... Does that mean a March launch? I guess its looking that way... ack! ...See, I'm a little scattered!
As for the two weeks after the Olympics, I've read and been told that its best to have that all booked from the US - but I don't think that's gonna happen. I don't even know where I'm goin' yet. My guess is a plan that two Swiss guys in my guest house at Key West suggested: Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Florence, and Rome. I have to figure out if that's packing too much in. I hear EasyJet is cheaper than a RailPass - but then do I miss out on the countryside?
So...any tips? Advice? I've got one day left - bring it on! I know it'll all be fine...but its gonna be an adventure!
Another noteworthy example of good design manages to find itself in front of my face every day. And I have to say, it's a pleasure to see it blanketing the city in the way it does. And like the CalTrans building I wrote about below, it's another government agency. go figure.
Kudos to Metro for recognizing the value of good design and a consistent identity system that not only makes their product easier to use, but creates civic value as well.
This is one of my favorite buildings in LA. What shocks me even more than the fact that it got built is the fact that its a government building. From my own experience in working graphic design projects where committees are involved, I can only imagine the meetings architects for projects like this must go through. Good creative is rarely done by committee. Perhaps my perception is wrong and that a government contract may actually allow more freedom for an architect than a private one?
"A Building as a Beacon for a City's Plans"
I lived here for seven years before I ever discovered this part of LA. This is the Point Vicente Lighthouse at the tip of Palos Verdes. It was built in 1926 and is a good spot for whale watching (we didn't see any). For those of you that don't live in LA (and I know through sitemeter that most of my visitors are from outside here), one of the cool things about living here is there are so many places in LA that you can find yourself feeling like you're not in the middle of LA, but you are. This is one of them.
Oops. I made a big mistake in the "taste o texas" post below. Thanks to my friend Bud for setting me straight. Obviously I've been away from TX too long.
Combine tomatoes with their liquid and the Velveeta in medium saucepan.
Cook over medium heat 5 minutes, or until Velveeta is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
Serve warm as a dip with tortilla chips or crackers.
Someone messaged me this morning and said "happy mlk day." It kinda struck me how that's certainly not a greeting you hear too often. After the politically correct right wing battle to force everyone to say "Merry Christmas" and leave out the rest of the holiday season, it was kinda nice to hear - even if it is a day to memorialize more than celebrate. Of course, this was a friend in Canada who said it... Nonetheless, Happy MLK Day.
and this is also to answer my Dad's question (based on my pics from the Dallas Rodeo - see my December posts archive), "Do they have animals at these rodeos you go to?"
I'm in Phoenix for rodeo... Phoenix is one of those 'why is it here' cities. Vast, desolate, sprawl....but sunny. I guess maybe that's why.


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Dead Bees Records is a French independent record label, with a roster of indie rock artists and bands.

History
Dead Bees Records was started in 2003 by two Toulouse-based musicians, Seb Wood (from Call Me Loretta) and Seb Duclos (from the Nova Express, Fuck Buddies), under the terms of an unincorporated association.

The label was named after a quote from the Howard Hawks movie To Have and Have Not: "Was you ever bit by a dead bee?".

The label was initially intended to release the debut recordings by Call Me Loretta or the Nova Express, but soon expanded its scope by importing or promoting international acts. Dead Bees was the first French label to work with Bomp! Records, The Committee to Keep Music Evil and Celluloid Dreams to bring the Brian Jonestown Massacre to French audiences.

Dead Bees later added numerous French, U.S. and British artists to its roster, and has earned acclaim for the label's yearly record sampler, released through creative commons license.

Black Bees Records, the African division of Dead Bees Records, was created in 2014. The first release was Nigerian band Laïka's debut album.

Roster

Current roster

 All in The Golden Afternoon
 Alone In 1982
 The Black Feathers
 Brian Coatsie
 Call Me Loretta
 The Chemistry Set
 Cotton Club
 D. Trevlon
 The Dalaï Lama Rama Fa Fa Fa
 Dan Alfresco
 Dead Horse One
 E Becomes I
 Fuck Buddies
 Haze Parade
 Helluvah
 Kingdom of the Holy Sun
 The Lovetones
 Moloko Velocet
 My Lovely Underground
 Recife
 Savage
 Sky Parade
 Sleep Talker
 Spindrift
 Sunsplit
 The Rusty Bells

Previous bands

 A Poplar
 The Arrogants
 Asteroid No.4
 The Black Angels
 Blitzen Trapper
 The Brian Jonestown Massacre
 The Clerks
 Cobson
 De neuve
 The December Sound
 Director's Cut
 Henri Joel
 Let's Go Sailing
 Moore:music
 The Nova Express
 The Quarter After
 Rick Bain
 Soltero
 Sounds in the Olive Grove
 The Temporary Thing

See also
 List of record labels

References

External links
 Dead Bees records' Official site

French independent record labels
Record labels established in 2003
Indie rock record labels
Alternative rock record labels

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From Sea to Shining Sea
January 13, 2021 by Cindy Filed Under: Blog, So Says Cindy
The unmistakable sound of Queen's quintessential anthem, "Another One Bites the Dust" lured me outside on a beautiful Monday morning in paradise. I crossed through the damp grass, slid past the blooming fuchsia hedge, and followed the pounding beat toward Pearl Harbor. Soon, the unmistakable colors of Old Glory came into view, swirling in the sun-soaked Hawaiian sky and hovering high above the deck of a Naval vessel. I walked to the water's edge and waited for the grey behemoth to emerge. By now, the music had segued into Thin Lizzy and "The Boys are Back in Town," and before long, the USS William P. Lawrence came into full view—gliding through the water proudly and purposely. It was Homeward Bound!
The crew, clad in trademark white, lined the length of the guided-missile destroyer. The sight made my heart swell and the tears flow.
For these patriots and the loved ones awaiting their return, this journey through the canal marked the final stretch of a deployment that would end with the most heartwarming of all military milestones —homecoming.
This reunion, like countless others, would likely be characterized by tears, long-awaited hugs and kisses, immeasurable pride, enormous relief, and unimaginable joy.
I watched and waved, filled with genuine happiness for these strangers and their families—an excitement borne from the kinship of a fellow sojourner and nomad who has walked in their shoes a time or two.
This brief diversion was a welcome reprieve from the chaos and discouragement of current events weighing heavy on my heart.
Sadly, America—the Shining City on the Hill—has lost a little of its sheen. It's been scuffed up by bitter divisions, swirling animosity, fringe factions of evil, toxic partisanship and disrespect.
It's disheveled, fractured, imperfect, and filled simultaneously with heroes and villains
the righteous and corrupt,
the unifiers and agitators,
the selfless and selfish,
the faithless and faithful,
the far left and the far right,
And an abundance of people in the center of these extremes who embrace firmly held values and moral convictions that are, all too often, ridiculed and maligned by those with opposing viewpoints.
In our pledge we claim
One nation.
Under God.
indivisible.
-but clearly we're still a work in progress.
As I watched the ship pass by, I couldn't help but think that the men and women on board represent the best of America, and the finest values of our Republic.
No matter the domestic turmoil, the political chaos, or the charged rhetoric, our proudly diverse military is single-minded in its mission to protect and defend America—when it's good,
when it's bad, and
when it's ugly.
Unfailingly, unceasingly, and with uncommon courage, they preserve our freedom, they safeguard our liberty, they protect our precious rights — even when we forget who we are and what we stand for.
Our brave service members put their lives on the line because the foundational principles of our independence— religious freedom, equality, diversity of thought and speech, and the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—are worth fighting for.
They are worth dying for.
And many have.
So, even in the midst of our national turmoil, I will not despise nor ridicule our flag, nor the land it represents. I will keep believing in the dreams of our forefathers; the promises of our Heavenly Father; the beauty and blessing of American citizenship; and the hope for a future where our land is bright "with freedom's holy light."
And I will never cease to thank God for those who don our nation's uniform. They stand shoulder to shoulder, from sea to shining sea, as vanguards, sentinels, wingmen, and battle buddies protecting and defending this flawed but glorious land that I love.
Service Before Self
May 8, 2020 by Cindy Filed Under: Blog, So Says Cindy
Service before Self is one of the core values of the United States Air Force, and a principle inherent in all branches of the Armed Forces. This mantra is engrained in our military members — and by extension the spouses who serve alongside them.
Service before Self is a noble aspiration and a worthy calling. And it's easier said than done.
Selflessness is a deliberate act of our will, attitude, and heart and is often contrary to our natural tendencies, desires, and plans. This doctrine tests our character and reveals our priorities; it is demanding, frustrating, and often painful and burdensome. Yet, everyday worldwide military spouses live out this motto with admirable courage, pride, compassion, and uncommon resilience.
When duty calls, military spouses
dig deep and face the challenge,
they persevere through weariness,
they overcome obstacles and disappointments,
and, all too frequently, they must defer to the critical demands of our nation.
Through it all, they discover untapped strength, tireless resolve, and resounding hope…and they solider on.
Military spouses experience the struggles inherent in this nomadic life of service, and the realities of sacrifice—not as an exception, but as a rule. Duty, honor, and selflessness are the lexicon of military life, woven through the tapestry of each deployment and relocation,
through uncertainty and fear when loved ones serve in perilous locations in far flung lands,
through every missed holiday, birth, funeral, graduation, and wedding…
through every empty seat at family dinners,
through every missed recital and ball game,
through every night of loneliness and longing,
through every delayed or deferred plan,
every hurry-up-and-wait,
every Duty-Calls-disappointment,
and every tear-filled goodbye.
In spite of the many sacrifices, military spouses learn that good can be found in the shadow of difficulty, and that deferred joy can still be joyful. They learn that hardship bonds friendships and unites strangers, and that spirit, compassion, goodness, and resolve often emerge when times are dark and the way ahead is uncertain.
Through the demands of this life, military spouses learn the importance of flexibility, the power of teamwork, and the honor of serving a cause greater than self.
They endure and persevere because liberty is precious and our freedom demands it….and because they love a Solider, Sailor, Airman, Marine, or Coast Guardsman.
They are tougher and stronger than you can imagine.
They are fighters, givers, change-makers, and visionaries.
They are passion and compassion; grit and grace.
They are irreplaceable assets, mission essential national treasures,
and the unsung heroes of our Armed Forces.
Military spouses are well acquainted with the incredible price of service and the immeasurable sacrifice required to navigate this life. And, thank God so many are willing to count that cost to preserve our nation's freedom, liberty, and way of life.
On this Military Spouse Day, I honor and thank the extraordinary cadre of women and men who serve this nation as military spouses.
I'm so proud to serve alongside you.
March 31, 2019 by Cindy Filed Under: Blog, So Says Cindy
Late last August, we left the Land of the Midnight Sun to put down temporary roots in the Land of the Morning Calm. Going from Alaska to South Korea was a crash course in contrast and extremes, and marked our 21st move as an Air Force family.
Shortly after we arrived, I took a walking tour in the town of Itaewon, located just outside the gates of US Army Garrison Yongsan in the center of Seoul. This international shopping district, with its winding streets and narrow alleys, is dotted with shops, vendors peddling their wares, and eateries featuring diverse cuisine from around the world.
It was a beautiful day to become acquainted with Korean culture and explore my new corner of the world. But my thoughts were divided, and my emotions as jumbled and chaotic as the unfamiliar lettering on the awnings above the storefronts.
I was struggling with lingering jet lag, and the firehose of newness, unfamiliarity and adjustment that often accompany a permanent change of station— especially in a foreign country. I was also battling separation anxiety from our recent departure from the 49th state.
We had grown to love Alaska. She puts a spell on you and it doesn't take long before you're smitten. If you've been there, you know what I mean. It's some of the most beautiful land in all of creation— with clear, crisp air, jaw-dropping mountain ranges, dancing winter skies, ice-blue glaciers, and ubiquitous wildlife. For 23 months, we piled up adventure upon adventure in the glorious Last Frontier, savoring every opportunity.
She charmed us with her majesty, wooed us with her natural beauty, captivated A Certain Flyboy of mine, and eventually, captured even this Southern girl's heart.
So, as thrilled as we were for the upcoming adventure awaiting us in Korea, the departure from Alaska was emotional and painful. The people and the place had become precious to us, and we reluctantly said farewell.
I've learned that it's possible to simultaneously mourn what is lost and rejoice for what's ahead. Both emotions can occupy the same space in your conflicted heart. The ebbs and flows of this life can be jarring. The constant stream of hellos and goodbyes make your heart both tender and tough. Sometimes, moving is like having to break up with someone you still love.
You know it's for the best.
You know it's time to go.
But your heart really wants to stay.
But stay is not what we do in this military life.
We go,
and we grow,
and if we do it right, we're better off in the end.
Sometimes, even a veteran military spouse, of more than three decades, needs a reminder of that principle. On that warm September day, while wandering the streets of Itaewon, I got one.
As I was taking in the myriad sights and sounds, I glanced to my right and a sign above a restaurant caught my attention. The three words on the placard called out to me from the brilliant blue sky overhead, offering a gentle nudge of admonition:
It was a simple sign beckoning customers into the eatery, but it spoke profound truth to the emotions spinning around in my head and tearing at my heart.
Be Here Now.
Not where you were. Not where you want to be. Not where you think you should be.
Be present. Be engaged. Be open. Be grateful. Be happy.
One of the keys to finding joy in this nomadic journey we call military life, is contentment. Intentional contentment —borne from gratitude and attitude— and we have control over both.
At each duty assignment, we have the capacity to be happy, to make someone else happy, to make an impact, to make a difference. We get to choose how we're going to play it. We get to decide if we're all in, or if we opt out. I would encourage the former. Merely marking time waiting for tomorrow robs you of the possibilities of today. Life is too precious and too fleeting for that.
I needed an attitude check and I got one in that trio of words. Oh yes, my heart still catches when I see photos of Alaska, but it's with gratitude for the gift and blessing of what was ours for a season.
We're six months into our amazing Korean adventure. We have the privilege of being stationed here at a pivotal time in the history of this country. Peace seems like a possibility for the first time since the 1953 Armistice between North and South Korea. And that is an amazing prospect for all freedom-loving people.
I'm exploring the land, and embracing the culture, the warmth of the people, and the opportunity to see and experience things about which others can only dream. This place has much to offer, much to teach, and much to cherish. My heart is open to it all.
I'm Here Now.
When the Wind Changes
October 26, 2018 by Cindy Filed Under: Blog, So Says Cindy
We recently moved from the Land of the Midnight Sun to the Land of the Morning Calm. It was — as is often the case in this frenetic military life — a quick-turn assignment with no time for leave between our Alaska departure and our arrival in South Korea. So, when my Air Force spouse—affectionately known as A Certain Flyboy —was sent stateside for a few weeks of training, I packed a bag and set out to soak up a little of the Sweet Land of Liberty. The agenda was ambitious: spend precious time with friends and loved ones on both coasts; attend a football game at my alma mater; do a little work for God and country; contribute to the national economy through retail therapy; take in a calligraphy class, a concert, a play, a walk by the water, and a run in the park; and consume copious amounts of Chick-Fil-A.
My whirlwind six-state swing was bookended with stops in The Golden State to visit my SoCal family. For more than 30 years, our nomadic milFam journey has ushered us in and out of California on the way to duty stations and new assignments throughout the Pacific, so I've said many goodbyes in concourses and curbside drop-offs at Los Angeles International Airport.
A few days ago, as we prepared to board yet another flight to take us halfway around the world, I thought back to our 1993 departure from LAX to Okinawa, Japan. It was our first overseas assignment and emotions were high as we approached the airport overloaded with luggage and expectations for our new life in a foreign land. My parents and my sister's family walked us through the terminal, as you could do back then, to say a sad farewell to Uncle Cruiser and Aunt Sissy. My young nephew —with his shining eyes, crooked smile, and mop of red hair—held tightly to my hand as we walked through the concourse. This Disney-obsessed 3-year-old had been binge-watching Mary Poppins on a continuous loop (before that was officially a thing), so his pensive inquiry made sense to an impressionable young mind, and it melted my tender ole heart:
Michael tugged on my hand, looked up with furrowed brow and said:
"How long will you be gone, Aunt Sissy? Will you come back when the wind changes?"
His words brought a smile —and then, the waterworks.
My Poppins-loving nephew is grown and married now, but I think of that bittersweet exchange each time we say another inevitable farewell. In the past three decades, the nomadic travels of our military life have brought us in and out of countless airports – as the wind has changed and our course has shifted. But what has not changed is how hard it is to leave— and to be left—and the love we feel for our family and friends who have picked us up and dropped us off, hugged our necks, schlepped our bags, and wiped away tears of sorrow and joy during countless sad farewells and sweet reunions.
Twenty-one address changes are proof that, in our world, Home Sweet Home is a fluid concept. Most of our family milestones —weddings, graduations, funerals, vacations, retirements, promotions, and holidays — have been ushered in by aisle seats and Biscoff cookies at 30,000 feet.
Distance, deployments, geographically-separated families, and chronic farewells are the stock-in-trade of a life of military service. After more than 30 years in the trenches, I should be an expert by now. Yet, so often, I feel like a rookie when it comes to goodbyes. But, I have learned to cherish the value of time well-spent with loved ones, however brief, and the importance of expressing life-affirming sentiments at every opportunity:
…I'll miss you. I love you. I'll pray for you. I'm so proud of you. You have blessed my life. You mean the world to me. I think of you everyday. You are amazing. I'm so thankful for you…
I said those words and heard them back —again and again— on my whirlwind American adventure. Ah yes, goodbyes are inevitable and leaving is hard. But love sustains —through the miles, the missing, the sadness, and the tears.
The life of a military family is challenging, and demanding beyond comprehension, but it's not without reward. This grand adventure of service before self has helped me grow, expand my vision of the world, and deepen my appreciation of the things that matter and the people I treasure. It has been, to quote that wise and unflappable nanny: practically-perfect in every way—and I am blessed to live it.
We're back in Korea now and my heart is filled with sweet memories of those I love —of fun adventures and the comforting magic of the mundane. But it is also filled with tinges of regret for unfinished conversations, faces I didn't get to see, and not enough— laughter, hugs, words, fellowship… and time. Never enough time.
But, as always, love will sustain, prayers will comfort, and technology will tether us until aisle seats, Biscoff cookies, and miles aloft at 30,000 feet bring us together again.
…when the wind changes.

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The municipal territory of Gambassi extends fro 83,06 square kilometres in the middle hilly zone of the Valle dell'Elsa. Feudal centre then Medieval Podesta Office abolished with the Leopoldina reform, it was raised to community in 1917 when with the districts of Varna, Catignano and Castagno it was detached from the municipality of Montaione. From 1977 the new name of the municipality is Gambassi Terme.
In the Medieval era it was owned by some small local Feudal Lords, the Gambassi castle from 1037 started to become the property of the Bishops of Volterra through donations and acquisitions which were concluded in 1115. In the XII century next to Gambassi Vetus, placed lower down, was Gambassi Novum, built on the hill were it is found today, in a safer position, and the men of the two places united themselves with stipulated agreements in 1150 and 1170. In 1244 Federico II gave the investiture of the castle to Gualtieri Upezzinghi: this however did not impede the Bishops of Volterra in continuing to exercise their Lordly rights, the inhabitants of Gambassi considered them so insupportable that in 1268 they subjugate themselves to San Gimignano traditional enemy of Volterra. This naturally provoked a grievance between the two rivals, culminating in an open battle in 1275, and concluding in 1280 with an arbitrational ruling. In 1293, with the peace of Fecucchio, Gambassi was detached from the San Gimignano territory and united to the Fiorentino county thus constituting a community together with Catignano, Pulicciano and Montignoso. In 1432 it was occupied by the Visconti militia, who sacked it. In 1435 it was united to the Podesta Office of Barbialla; in 1529 and in 1530 it suffered damage in the war which gave origin to the Duchy of Firenze. With the Leopoldina reform of 1774 the Podesta Office was suppressed and Gambassi was annexed to the community of Montaione, from which it regained autonomy in 1917.


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What to Do After a Car Accident in North Carolina
So, you've been in a car accident. Now what?
The aftermath of a car accident can be stressful and confusing. If you've suffered injuries, there is not only physical pain, but the uncertainty of future medical expenses, how to file a claim, and whether you should hire a lawyer.
If you've been in a car accident in North Carolina, follow these tips to protect your health and safety, protect your legal rights, and strengthen your case in the event you file an injury claim. Remember, what you do in the hours and days immediately after an auto accident can have a significant impact on the outcome of any potential personal injury claim or lawsuit. Contact Riddle & Brantley for a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced North Carolina car accident lawyer today.
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Call 911 — Call 911 immediately in order to get first responders on the scene. Paramedics can attend to any potential injuries, and law enforcement can begin working on the official accident report. In North Carolina, reporting a car accident to law enforcement is required by law in all cases resulting in injury, and in most cases involving property damage.
Seek Immediate Medical Attention — You should absolutely see a doctor after a car accident. If you've been injured, immediately seek medical attention. Not only will this ensure your health and safety, but the medical records and doctors' notes will play an important role in supporting any potential injury claim. Keep in mind that some "delayed onset injuries" may not become apparent until hours, days, or even weeks after an accident, and some traumatic brain injuries cannot be diagnosed without advanced imaging, making it even more important that you seek medical attention.
Get the Other Driver's Contact Information — If you're able, talk with the other driver and get their contact and insurance information. Never accept money if the other driver offers you a check or cash, and do not apologize or admit fault. In the case of a hit and run accident, do your best to get the other driver's license plate number and write it down for use by law enforcement later.
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Report the Accident to the Insurance Company but Do NOT Give a Recorded Statement — As soon as you're able, report the accident to the insurance company, but do NOT give them a recorded statement without first talking with an attorney. Also, never admit fault or apologize for the accident, even if you think you may have contributed to the cause. Insurance companies often resort to "tricks" to try to minimize or dismiss your claim, and you want to protect your legal rights.
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Юськовцы () — село,
Юськовецкий сельский совет,
Лановецкий район,
Тернопольская область,
Украина.  До 1914 года называлось Іськівці. Вблизи находятся хутора Буйгоры, Додатки и Кошелевка (укр. Буйгори, Додатки, Кошелівка).

Код КОАТУУ — 6123886201. Население по переписи 2001 года составляло 1047 человек.

Является административным центром Юськовецкого сельского совета, в который
не входят другие населённые пункты.

Географическое положение
Село Юськовцы находится на берегу реки Горынька в месте впадения её в реку Горынь, выше по течению на расстоянии в 1,5 км расположено село Акимовцы. Через село проходит железная дорога, станция Юськовцы.

История
 1545 год — дата основания. В 1594 году известно под именем "Есковцы" в Польском государстве ("Речи Посполитой")  и относилось к Кременецкому уезду Волынского воеводства. В то время село принадлежало Писочинському Лаврину Гнивошевичу (укр. Лаврин Пicочинський Гнівошевич, так же возможное написание Песочиньский, Пясочиньский), выходцу из Волынского шляхетстского рода, "подкормному" ( "судья", разбирающий земельные дела — высокая должность в средневековой Польше) в Брацлаве с 1583 по 1606 год. Основные имения Писочинського находились в Брацлавском воеводстве..
 Согласно "Списку населенных мест Волынской губернии" от 1906 года, в Юськовцах на тот момент было 218 дворов и 1167 человек "обоего пола".
 В Российской Империи село относилось к Ямпольской волости, Кременецкого уезда, Волынской губернии.
 По Рижскому мирному договору от 18 марта 1921 года, заключенному между Польшей, РСФСР, Украинской ССР и Белорусской ССР, село вместе с соседними населенными пунктами отошло Польше в состав Волынского воеводства. С 1936 года входило в состав Лановецкой гмины (польск. gmina — волость) Кременецкого повята Волынского воеводства
 В 1939 году гмина ликвидирована в результате вторжения советской армии и позже село вошло в состав Лановецкого района УССР.

Объекты социальной сферы
 Школа.
 Дом культуры.
 Фельдшерско-акушерский пункт.

Достопримечательности
 Братская могила советских воинов, возведенная в 1958 году.
 В селе есть 2 церкви Святого Вознесения. Одна 1620 года, деревянная, перевезена из Кременца в 1760, а вторая, новая — 2006 года, каменная, часовня. Священником села в 1914 году был иерей Аверкий Барщевский, попросившийся 29 сентября перевода и назначенный сначала священником в село Заболотцы, а позже в село Борятин.

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Presented by Washington Project for the Arts (WPA), this program of short video works explores video's central role in contemporary surveillance regimes—whether government-run, corporate, or self-inflicted. The screening is part of WPA's Experimental Media 2013, which explores security, privacy, and surveillance in the digital age through a gallery exhibition, video screening series, and panel discussion.
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Gramsci's Politics of Language
Gramsci's Politics of Language: Engaging the Bakhtin Circle and the Frankfurt School
by Peter Ives
Series: Cultural Spaces
Antonio Gramsci and his concept of hegemony have permeated social and political theory, cultural studies, education studies, literary criticism, international relations, and post-colonial theory. The centrality of language and linguistics to Gramsci's thought, however, has been wholly neglected. In Gramsci's Politics of Language, Peter Ives argues that a university education in linguistics and a preoccupation with Italian language politics were integral to the theorist's thought. Ives explores how the combination of Marxism and linguistics produced a unique and intellectually powerful approach to social and political analysis.
To explicate Gramsci's writings on language, Ives compares them with other Marxist approaches to language, including those of the Bakhtin Circle, Walter Benjamin, and the Frankfurt School, including Jürgen Habermas. From these comparisons, Ives elucidates the implications of Gramsci's writings, which, he argues, retained the explanatory power of the semiotic and dialogic insights of Bakhtin and the critical perspective of the Frankfurt School, while at the same time foreshadowing the key problems with both approaches that post-structuralist critiques would later reveal. Gramsci's Politics of Language fills a crucial gap in scholarship, linking Gramsci's writings to current debates in social theory and providing a framework for a thoroughly historical-materialist approach to language.
Peter Ives is an assistant professor in the Department of Politics at the University of Winnipeg.
'I was completely fascinated by Gramsci's Politics of Language ... The scholarship is excellent, and I believe that the book will make a significant contribution both to scholarly writing on Gramsci, in particular, and to social and political theory more generally.'
Richard Gruneau, School of Communication, Simon Fraser University
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Communication & Cultural Studies / Communication Theory


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Crawley Town Community Foundation pays tribute to Vic Marley - and watch minute's applause before Harrogate Town match
The Crawley Town Community Foundation have paid tribute to Vic Marley, who died on Friday.
By Mark Dunford
Monday, 8th February 2021, 11:39 am
Here is their statement in full:
The Crawley Town Community Foundation is saddened to hear of the passing of its former Chairman and Trustee, Vic Marley.
Vic served as the Trustee of the Foundation from July 2012 to July 2020 and its Chairman from July 2012 to November 2019 when he stepped aside for the Trustees to elect the new Chairman to help effect smooth transition during his last remaining months of serving the maximum term as a Trustee.
Vic Marley at the Broadfield Stadium
Vic was instrumental in the development of the Foundation and the success under his stewardship included turning the deficit to a healthy surplus in the early days. Vic was also an enthusiastic and passionate supporter of the Foundation's activities.
Our thoughts and best wishes are with Vic's family at this moment in time.
'A true Crawley Town legend' - Club pay tribute to former chairman Vic Marley - 'What a man, he did great things for the club' - Tributes pour in for former Crawley Town chairman
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Punjab Elections – Eighty Cases Of Paid News
SAD, INC, AAP, BJP and BSP — Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab registered cases of paid news against candidates of all major parties.By Kshitij Malhotra |
Even as Dainik Jagran finds itself in a soup for publishing exit polls after the first phase of the Uttar Pradesh elections, the media in Punjab is in the spotlight for what should be an even murkier controversy.
In the recently-concluded Assembly elections, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Punjab flagged an alarming 80 cases of paid news, according to Additional Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab, C Sibin. "We have 103 number of cases in which notices were issued," Sibin told Newslaundry. "Out of 103, 80 cases are of paid news," he said. These cases of paid news include news items in both print and broadcast media, Sibin added.
The ECI has a set of guidelines (page 92) based on which it is decided whether a report can be adjudged as paid news.
Paid news, as defined by the Press Council of India (PCI) and accepted by the Election Commission of India (ECI), is "any news or analysis appearing in any media (print & electronic) for a price in cash or kind as consideration". According to ECI directions, district and state level Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) "scrutinise all newspapers and electronic media, in order to locate political advertisement in the garb of news coverage and take necessary action against the concerned candidates".
According to data available on the website of CEO, Punjab, candidates from all three major parties in the fray in this election – the incumbent Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Indian National Congress (INC) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) – had cases of paid news registered against them. Notably, CEO, Punjab issued a notice to Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal for having paid for a news item that appeared in a Hindi newspaper (the name of the publication was not specified) on January 26.
Clipping of paid news about Parkash Singh Badal from EC website
A complaint was also filed against deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal for an article that appeared in Punjabi daily Ajit on January 17. However, "the complaint against the deputy CM was declared unpaid news," Sibin said.
In all, CEO, Punjab has taken cognisance of 15 cases of paid news against SAD candidates, with Mansa-hopeful Jagdeep Singh Nakai leading the pack with five separate cases.
SAD's coalition partner, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has four cases of paid news against its candidates, while Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has one.
Newcomer AAP, fighting the election on an anti-corruption plank, has 18 instances of paid news against its candidates. Sukhwinder Singh Bhola Mann, the AAP candidate from Sardulgarh in Mansa district, comes across as the worst offender from the party with three paid news cases to his name.
However, it is the INC that is leading the state in the number of paid news cases against its candidates. Thirty cases of paid news by INC candidates have been recognised by CEO, Punjab. The pick of the lot is Amrinder Singh (alias Raja Warring), the sitting Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Gidderbaha constituency in Sri Muktsar Sahib district, who, like Nakai from SAD, has five separate cases of paid news against him.
Additionally, INC candidate from Patiala (Rural) Brahm Mahindra takes the cake with a report published in Hindi daily Punjab Kesari on February 3. In this sterling piece of journalism headlined, "Jyotish ki nazar me Brahm Mahindra ka rajneetik taara poore charam par [Brahm Mahindra's political career is at its peak, astrologer predicts], "internationally renowned astrologer Lalit Sharma Nabha" predicted a thumping victory after analysing Mahindra's kundli [horoscope].
Clipping of paid news about Brahm Mahindra from EC website
Despite recognising that paid news "misleads the public", causes "undue influence on voters" and "disturbs the level playing field among political parties and candidates", the CEO, Punjab cannot initiate legal proceedings against the candidates involved in this practice. "The expenditure [of getting paid news published] is included in the candidate's register," said Sibin. "Till now, there is no penal action," he added.
The cases will be further referred to a national committee at the ECI level, he added. Sibin revealed that the CEO, Punjab still has to hear the appeal in one complaint, following which all the cases will be forwarded to the national level committee for review.
Once the national committee deems a piece of news to be paid news, it refers the cases of "print media and electronic media to PCI and National Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA) respectively for taking necessary action in the matter". "If there is a penal provision, then there will be some action against the media, but till now there is nothing like that," Sibin told Newslaundry.
With the setting up of MCMCs at the district level, ECI has shown that it is serious about curbing the practice of paid news during elections. However, in the absence of strict legal deterrents, it seems likely to flourish unless the media regulates its own actions. That is perhaps the reason why ECI Director Dhirendra Ojha recently stressed the need of the media to "decide what falls into the category of paid news and steer clear of the menace".https://www.newslaundry.com/2017/02/14/eighty-cases-of-paid-news-during-punjab-elections
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The high number of cases of paid news is a cause of concern and election commission must advise all parties to desist from such acts as they mislead people


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HC/SG Thematic Reports and General Debate (Cont'd) - 30th Meeting 25th Regular Session of Human Rights Council
14 Mar 2014 - Presentation of the thematic reports of the Secretary-General and High Commissioner for Human Rights, followed by general debate
A/HRC/25/20, A/HRC/25/22, A/HRC/25/24, A/HRC/25/24/Corr.1, A/HRC/25/25, A/HRC/25/27, A/HRC/25/28, A/HRC/25/29, A/HRC/25/29/Corr.1, A/HRC/25/30 (not Submitted), A/HRC/25/31, A/HRC/25/32, A/HRC/25/32/Corr.1, A/HRC/25/33, A/HRC/25/34 (not Submitted), A/HRC/25/35, A/HRC/25/35/Add.1, A/HRC/25/36,
Item 2: Annual report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and reports of the Office of the High Commissioner and the Secretary-General
Item 3: Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
Al Hakim Foundation, Mr. Abdul Amir Hashom
Agence International Pour Le Developpement, Ms. Kodra Alhir
Tchad Agir Pour L'Environnement, Mr. Abdoulaye Yaya Ali (point of order)
Collectif des Femmes Africaines du Hainaut, Ms. Ananthi Sasitharan
Transparency International, Mr. Abdulnabi Alekry
Vivekananda Sevakendra-O-Sishu Uddyan, Ms. Ananthi Sasitharan
World federation of Khoja Shi'a Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities, Mr. Abbas Hussein Akbar
World Muslim Congress, Mr. Hameed Ishtiyaq
Liberation, Mr. Marius Adjudeanu
Liberal International, Ms. Susana Rivero Baughman
Association of World Citizen, Ms. Genevieve Jourdan
Nigeria, Mr. Ibrahim Kayode Laro (Right of Reply)
Iraq, Mr. Yahya Alobaid (Right of Reply)
China, Mr. Wang Mingqing (Right of Reply)
Algeria, Mr. Boudjemâa Delmi (Right of Reply)
Al Hakim Foundation, Mr. Abdul Amir Hashom 00:00:18
Agence International Pour Le Developpement, Ms. Kodra Alhir 00:02:49
Tchad Agir Pour L'Environnement, Mr. Abdoulaye Yaya Ali (point of order) 00:05:40
Collectif des Femmes Africaines du Hainaut, Ms. Ananthi Sasitharan 00:11:17
Transparency International, Mr. Abdulnabi Alekry 00:13:26
Vivekananda Sevakendra-O-Sishu Uddyan, Ms. Ananthi Sasitharan 00:15:57
World federation of Khoja Shi'a Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities, Mr. Abbas Hussein Akbar 00:18:07
Wolrd Muslim Congress, Mr. Hameed Ishtiyaq 00:20:43
Liberation, Mr. Marius Adjudeanu 00:23:07
Liberal International, Ms. Susana Rivero Baughman 00:25:17
Association of World Citizen, Ms. Genevieve Jourdan 00:27:29
Nigeria (Right of Reply) 00:30:21
Iraq (Right of Reply) 00:32:27
China (Right of Reply) 00:34:57
Algeria (Right of Reply) 00:38:25
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Henkel Completes Acquisition Of Sovereign Specialty Chemicals
Henkel Corp., a U.S. affiliate of Henkel KgaA, successfully completed its acquisition of Sovereign Specialty Chemicals, Inc. on Dec. 27, 2004. The transaction value of the acquisition has been approximated at $575 million. "The acquisition of Sovereign Specialty Chemicals provides Henkel in North America with a substantial and growing business in the craftsmen and DIY adhesives and sealants market, and complements the industrial segment in an ideal way," said Ulrich Lehner, chairman of the Management Board of Henkel KgaA. "We now hold a strong number two position in both segments in the U.S. market."
HENKEL ANNOUNCES SOVEREIGN ACQUISITION
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Police beg people to stop calling drug dealer's phone being held as evidence
In fairness, they're probably holding.
Miles Klee
Published May 5, 2016 Updated May 26, 2021, 8:15 pm CDT
The thing about doing drugs is you very quickly get addicted. Next thing you know, you're calling or texting your dealer at some ungodly hour, hoping and praying that he'll take pity on you and spare a dime bag.
And if you're an Alliance, Ohio, customer of alleged local methamphetamine salesman Steve Notman, you're really just incriminating yourself.
After arresting Notman and going through his phone, local police have received so many calls that they're begging meth heads to stop. Not only is the owner unavailable, they wrote in a Facebook post, but his ringtone is profoundly annoying.
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If Notman wants to be as popular a dealer in prison as he was on the outside, he'd better start figuring out Morse code now.
H/T nbc4i
*First Published: May 5, 2016, 2:36 pm CDT
Miles Klee is a novelist and web culture reporter. The former editor of the Daily Dot's Unclick section, Klee's essays, satire, and fiction have appeared in Lapham's Quarterly, Vanity Fair, 3:AM, Salon, the Awl, the New York Observer, the Millions, and the Village Voice. He's the author of two odd books of fiction, 'Ivyland' and 'True False.'
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Q: playframework 1.2. insert raw html into template? Assume the template consists of only one variable:

${htmlString}

and the corresponding Controller:
render("
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As a result i get an escaped string, but want to get the original html. Is there any way to do this?

A: You can use ${mystring.raw()} i think.
Or embed it inside a #{verbatim} tag.
-morten

A: In the Play2 template engine the escaping is done like this:
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When asked if Khashoggi's criticism had worsened Saudi Arabia's reputation on the world stage, Barrack started his answer in a joke before indicating public reprimand in the US killing in a Western dispute of law of Saudi law.
"You can not make me a visitor to the Ritz," Barrack says, before moving to his reply to a question from CNN's Becky Anderson at the Milken Institute MENA Summit in Abu Dhabi.
"I believe the problem with what happened to the Khashoggi incident was the same problems of the West's East dispute that existed because of Sykes – Picot. So the West has been confused that the rule of law – is incomprehensible what the rule of law is in the Kingdom, "he added.
While Barrack did not mention Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in his name, he commended the economic vision of "young brilliant new leader" before attempting to justify the Khashoggi. "Whatever happens in Saudi Arabia, cruelty in America is equally or worse than Saudi Arabia's cruelty. Cruelty to any autocratic country is dictated by law," he said.
"So for us to order what we think is the moral code there when we have a young man in a regime trying to push themselves in 2030, I think it's a mistake," added by Barrack.
Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma told CNN's John Berman that Barrack's comments were unacceptable.
"There is no time you can kill a publisher abroad, abolish them and take their bodies and say that somehow is right," Lankford says.
"Never, this is just and it's not worth anything in the United States where we stand for free press," he added.
Barrack launched a statement on Wednesday saying that he apologized "because it does not make it clear at the time I look at the murder that is suppressed."
"I feel deeply that some of the bad deeds of some should not be interpreted as the failure of a whole kingdom of kingdoms. Provided over 40 years in the region I can prove that the rule of law and monarchies throughout the Middle East is confusing in the West and the support for change and rule of law is important as the agony and mistakes of good change will take place, "he added.
"I love America and I am a product of American freedom, American leadership and the American dream. I always believe and believe that the United States is the largest country in the world but our history and the our Middle East policies are sometimes confusing. I believe that as a nation we continue to work to lead by example, and I believe we are still doing, "Barrack said.
Barrack, the executive chairman of the real estate investment trust Colony NorthStar, is a Trump business partner who helped raise funds in support of Trump's political ambitions and publicly defended the President.
In the 2016 Republican National Convention, he said Trump was one of his "closest friends," and described him as "sufficiently enough, sufficiently tough, sufficient enough and knowledgeable" to win the presidency .
Last summer, The New York Times reported that Barrack retained a wide network of contacts in Persian Gulf for years and introduced some partners from the Trump region before he became Republican nominee for the President.
In recognition of an executive familiar with numbers, The Times reported that Barrack's company raised more than $ 7 billion in investments since Trump won the Republican nominee and 24% of that money was from either the United Arab Emirates or Saudi Arabia. The report declares that Barrack's company has not disclosed the names of its investors. In October, Barrack was among the waves of top US officials and officials who left the summit of the Future Investment Initiative in Saudi Arabia amid growing controversy in the killing of Khashoggi.
Since then, the CIA has a high-confidence leader who is the prince's leader Khashoggi's murder, conducted by members of bin Salman's circle.
However, the administration stood without a gun gun linking bin Salman to murder, clearing its defense in part in the way of intelligence works and the nature of this case. Agencies dedicate a level of confidence to their findings, presented to political leaders, but do not offer conclusions.
Barrack also served as chairman of the Trump's receipt committee filed by federal prosecutors in New York this month.
A wide range of subpoenas from the Manhattan US attorney office requires a committee to return documents related to almost every donor or donation, attend a committee event, piece of paperwork related to the legal requirements attached to donations and even "the possibility of" donations made by foreigners.
Barrack was not named in a subpoena and was not asked about the Tuesday survey.
Barrack's comments about Khashoggi came as lawmakers work in a bipartisan effort at the White House after the administration failed to properly respond to a congressional deadline requiring the President to determine whether the bin salman was responsible for murder and if penalties were to be imposed as a result .
Sen. Bob Menendez, Democrat's rank in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, told CNN on Monday he was working in South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham "hold the feet of the fire administration" in Saudi Arabia by killing Washington Post's publisher.
Graham said he and Menendez were "doing the right action" to put a bill on the President's desk, and called Khashoggi's murder "barbaric acceptance."
"We believe the Crown Prince – MBS – – With one hand on it It can not happen without his knowledge and approval and we are going to take appropriate action," he added.
Last week, senior CNN administration official said that "the President maintains his judgment to refuse to act on the requirements of the congressional committee as appropriate."
The Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also sent letters to the Senate Foreign Relations Chairman James Risch, an Idaho Republican Republic, and Menendez, of New Jersey, appear to set out the administration point of the speech.
Risch told CNN Wednesday that he was satisfied with the Trump team's response but the opinion was not shared by other major leaders of the Capitol Hill committee.
"The response I received was quite insufficient, almost half of the page and it did not comply with the law. I think it is important not only that Americans and policy makers know what has happened, we look at our policies to Saudi Arabia but also to the world in general, "Rep. Michael McCaul, the leading Republican at the House Foreign Affairs on Wednesday.
"I met the blogger's wife who had been in jail for some time. The Khashoggi incident was a deadly killing and murder. We have great hope for this royal prince, but his rhetoric must meet his actions, "he told CNN.


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Retail imports still strong after setting new records for the holiday season
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"The pandemic has made the past year one of the most trying the supply chain has ever seen, but retailers have met that challenge."
NRF Vice President Jonathan Gold
WASHINGTON – Imports remain strong after setting new records this fall as retailers stocked up both stores and warehouses for the holiday season and met new demands for quick delivery of online orders, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
"The pandemic has made the past year one of the most trying the supply chain has ever seen, but retailers have met that challenge," NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said. "We've gone from not knowing whether we would be able to get merchandise from China to having a surplus of goods when stores were closed to having to meet pent-up demand as consumers returned. At this point, retailers have seen a successful holiday season so far and goods are reaching the shelves. We hope 2020 is a one-time experience, but we've learned a lot."
Hackett Associates Founder Ben Hackett said the retail inventory-to-sales ratio soared to 1.68 in April, when most stores were closed, then plummeted more than 25 percent to 1.22 in June and has remained at about that level since then. That drove record imports as retailers both replenished inventories and prepared for the holidays.
"With inventories low but demand growing, we have witnessed a surge in imports as retailers try to keep up," Hackett said. "The dramatic shift to online shopping coupled with the expectation of next-day delivery is also spurring the growth of imports at warehouses for major online sellers, who need to have enough stock on hand not just to meet demand but to meet it instantly."
U.S. ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 2.21 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units in October, the latest month for which final numbers are available. That was up 17.6 percent year-over-year and up 5.2 percent from 2.11 million TEU in September, the previous record for a single month since NRF began tracking imports in 2002. September, in turn, had edged out 2.1 million TEU in August, which had broken the previous record of 2.04 million TEU set in October 2018. A TEU is one 20-foot container or its equivalent.
October's number brought the total for the "peak season" – the period from July through October when retailers rush to bring in merchandise for the winter holidays each year – to 8.3 million TEU. That was an increase of 8.8 percent over the same time last year and beat the previous record of 7.7 million TEU set in 2018.
Even with most holiday merchandise already in the country, November imports remained strong at an estimated 2.07 million – a 22.4 percent jump year-over-year and the fourth-busiest month on record. December is forecast at 1.91 million TEU, up 11 percent from last year.
As recently as a month ago, 2020 was expected to total 20.9 million TEU, a drop of 3.4 percent from last year and the lowest annual total since 20.5 million TEU in 2017 because of low imports earlier this year. But with the recent string of record months, 2020 is expected to come in at 21.8 million TEU, up 0.8 percent over 2019. That would tie 2018 as the busiest year on record.
January 2021 is forecast at 1.86 million TEU, up 2.4 percent from January 2020; February at 1.55 million TEU, up 2.6 percent year-over-year; March at 1.62 million TEU, up 17.8 percent from March 2020 – when factories in China failed to reopen after the Lunar New Year holiday – and April at 1.74 million TEU, up 8.3 percent year-over-year.
With retail sales rebounding strongly due to continued consumer resilience, NRF has forecast that holiday sales during November and December will increase between 3.6 percent and 5.2 percent over 2019 to a total between $755.3 billion and $766.7 billion.
Global Port Tracker, which is produced for NRF by the consulting firm Hackett Associates, provides historical data and forecasts for the U.S. ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle and Tacoma on the West Coast; New York/New Jersey, Port of Virginia, Charleston, Savannah, Port Everglades, Miami and Jacksonville on the East Coast, and Houston on the Gulf Coast. The report is free to NRF retail members, and subscription information is available at NRF.com/PortTracker or by calling (202) 783-7971. Subscription information for non-members can be found at www.globalporttracker.com.
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THE DIVA DEN: Calvin Harris Sends Taylor Swift A Message Via Twitter.... He's Not For The BS!
Calvin Harris Sends Taylor Swift A Message Via Twitter.... He's Not For The BS!
While we are all dancing to Calvin Harris and Rihanna's latest song, his ex, Taylor Swift wants you to know that she wrote the lyrics, we're dancing to.
After someone tweeted Calvin a headline revealing Taylor as the "ghost writer" behind his latest hit song, he went CLEAN IN on his ex-boo via twitter. See all of his tweets inside.
Well at least he ended his rant on a positive note..lol. SMH, it's clear that Calvin is hurt by their breakup and we're sure that it didn't help that Taylor moved on so quickly. So we will wait to hear Taylor's response because she's known to clap back. In the meantime... Calvin is still one of the hottest Dj's and we love "This Is What You Came For". Watch the video below.


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Returning Duke's Love for a City
The thick knot of politicians heaved like longshoremen as they pulled on a yellow rope dangling from a pulley yesterday afternoon at Fifth Avenue and 110th Street. The band played ''Satin Doll.'' Lost somewhere in the cluster of raised arms were Bobby Short, the cabaret singer, and Robert Graham, the sculptor, who had made the event possible.
Slowly, the other end of the rope pulled up a billowing golden cloth and revealed New York's newest monument, the Duke Ellington Memorial.
''Without Bobby Short, it would not have happened,'' said former Mayor Edward I. Koch. ''After I'm gone, if there's something for me, you're in charge, Bobby.''
The memorial was unveiled under a welcome patch of gray clouds that blocked the scorching sun for the hour long ceremony at Duke Ellington Circle, renamed two years ago from Frawley Circle, on the northeast corner of Central Park.
There was music by Ellington, including a performance by Wynton Marsalis, and speeches from Mr. Short, Mr. Graham, Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, former Mayors Koch and David N. Dinkins and two members of Ellington's family, his granddaughter Mercedes Ellington, and his sister, Ruth Ellington Boatwright.
''In Rome, you have to be an emperor to get a statue of this size and magnificence,'' said Henry J. Stern, the Parks Commissioner.
The memorial rests atop three pillars, each crowned with a trio of nude women, the nine Muses, their raised arms supporting a thick disk atop which is a piano and an eight-foot statue of the standing Duke looking as elegant as an ivory stickpin. The 25-foot monument is all bronze, though it has been given a black coating; only the bottom of the disk remains a gleaming bronze.
The speakers praised Ellington's contribution to American music, the renaissance for the northern edge of Central Park that they hope the new memorial symbolizes and Mr. Short's tireless crusade to have the memorial built. ''Duke Ellington ended many of his performances by saying, 'I love you, madly,' '' Mr. Giuliani said. ''This memorial is our way of saying, 'New York City loves you, too, madly, Duke.' ''
Mr. Short got the idea for the memorial in 1979, five years after Ellington's death at the age of 75, and formed the Duke Ellington Memorial Fund with the help of some friends and the support of Ellington's family. Mr. Graham, a California-based sculptor whose public works include the Olympic Gateway in Los Angeles and the Joe Louis Memorial in Detroit, was chosen to design and build it.
''I hope my efforts will do justice to the memory of Duke Ellington,'' he told a cheering crowd of several hundred dignitaries, Ellington fans and neighborhood residents.
''I don't think I ever heard any of his CD's,'' said Edwin Hayes Thomas, 19, who was playing with friends in the park when he heard the music and came over to investigate. ''But he makes a nice-looking statue.''
by Rick Lyman
Source: The New York Times
Posted on July 2nd, 1997 in Review | Tags: duke ellington, harlem, new york
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Q: sending object (recursive data structures) by XML-RPC in python I need to send an object through XML-RPC in python. My object consist of composite data type to populate a tree structure:
class Node(object):
'''Composite data type '''
def __init__(self, pData, pParent=None):
    self.mData = pData
    self.mParent = pParent
    self.mChildren = []

self.mParent is reference to its parent node. So I have a recursive data structures to create this structure. When I try to send this data type directly by XML-RPC, it gives this error:
xmlrpclib.Fault: <Fault 1: "<type 'exceptions.TypeError'>:cannot marshal recursive dictionaries">

I think this exception raised due to its complex structure. Because xml-rpc supports only basic data types. I couldn't use dictionaries, because I need to have the references in my client peer. When i use dictionaries with references, it gives the same error above.
I couldn't use pickle, It needs to be language independent.
Do you have any suggestion to send an object through XML-RPC natively? Maybe how to create my own data type to send it in xml format?

A: Look at
http://www.xs4all.nl/~irmen/pyro3/
when you want to transfer Python objects over the wire.
Since XMLRPC is based on XML -as the name implies - you can not transfer Python objects over the wire without serialization.


Docker Containers are here, there and everywhere, however how do enterprises know what their containers images are made up of and how do they trust where they come from? In this talk Oliver demonstrated a few of the open source and docker tooling that helps you lock down and secure your container software supply chain. Giving security teams some piece of mind in the container world. All based on top of the Docker Engine, Notary and Kubernetes.
With the emergence of devops more and more companies are looking to automate their code deployments. But automating code deployment can only take companies so far. Everything needs to be automated from the infrastructure to the load balancing and the networking. Every component of the process should be automated as software delivery is only as quick as the slowest component. In this talk Steven goes through some of the ways to implement a completely automated release process that includes immutable networking and infrastructure, some of the tooling available to help achieve this and how these steps can be added to continuous delivery pipelines.
Jiri and Vladimir talked about an application that they have developed. It's written in Go and it facilitates you to create a nicely-looking prompt for Bash and ZSH. It also allows you to have the same prompt across remote servers and provide seamless integration with services like Docker, Vagrant and MySQL. It's executed only on your local machine and doesn't require any installation on the remote side.


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Marilyn Booth
Professor Marilyn Booth first became passionate about Arabic when she spent a year in Beirut at the age of 12. When she applied to university, Arabic and the contemporary Arab world were still what animated her, and she took her BA degree at Harvard-Radcliffe College of Harvard University in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, though during that time she shifted from an interest in contemporary politics of the Middle East (hoping to become a journalist!) increasingly to history, literature, and issues of feminism and gender.
After University, somewhat unexpectedly Professor Booth found herself with a Marshall Scholarship and went to Oxford where she completed her DPhil under the mentorship of Albert Hourani and Mustafa Badawi.
Professor Booth then headed for Cairo, which she had already fallen for as a student. A little tired of academe by then, she headed an aid project for awhile. She missed research, though, and subsequently spent quite a few years as an "independent scholar," literary translator, and stay-at-home mum.
Books by Marilyn Booth
The Penguin's Song
written by Hassan Daoud, translated by Marilyn Booth - Fiction, Literary Fiction
"The Penguin" is a physically deformed young man who lives with his aging mother and father on the hillsides surrounding war-torn Beirut. Mother and father both find their purpose each day in worrying about the future for their son, while he spends his time in an erotic fantasy world, centered on a young woman who lives in the apartment below. Poverty and family crisis go hand in hand as the young man struggles with his isolation and unfulfilled sexual longing.


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