Yes. For a more detailed view of what's supported, see the Compatibility page.
Mono does not support the old style ASP pages, it only supports ASP.NET pages; There are some tools that might help you migrate ASP pages to ASP.NET (netcoole.com).
Once you have a working ASP.NET application, you could use Mono to run it.
How can I run ASP.NET-based applications with Mono?
You can read our Guide to port ASP.NET Applications with Mono.
You need the Mono runtime and use one of Apache with mod_mono, a CGI or FastCGI-aware web server with Mono's FastCGI support or the xsp standalone server (all available from our downloads page).
To run ASP.NET 1.1 applications use mod-mono-server (for Apache), fastcgi-mono-server (for FastCGI servers) or xsp (for testing).
Does Mono support ASP.NET's web services?
Does Mono have support for WSE?
At this point Mono does not have support for the "Web Services Enhancements" package and there are no plans on supporting it.
See the WSE page for more details about it.
Does Mono support XHTML and Web standards?
See the long reply on WebStandards.
Are there alternatives to ASP.NET?
Jitsu is a framework for building web applications.
Dream is a framework for building the backend of web applications by providing a very complete framework for building REST applications.
Maverick.NET a Model-View-Controller framework for building web applications.
Does Mono's ASP.NET run on Linux ?
Yes. And on all the platforms on which mono runs. In Windows you must use XSP as mod_mono does not work with the Windows version of Apache, nor with IIS.
Should I use mod_mono, FastCGI or XSP?
mod_mono will allow you to integrate Mono and ASP.NET web pages in an existing Apache installation which means that you get all the benefits that Apache has (HTTP 1.1 support, extensive configuration options, extensive documentation and support) and you can mix on a single server many other services.
FastCGI is a lightweight protocol implement by both Apache and many other web servers. It has become a universal protocol for web server extensions so it is supported by many web servers, in particular popular servers like Nginx. Configuring FastCGI is also a bit simpler for people not familiar with Apache configuration. The features are usually determined by the web server that uses FastCGI.
XSP is a very limited web server which is used typically during development or for testing. Although some people use it for production, but this server is not likely going to ever grow to support all the features that Apache or FastCGI servers have.
XSP at this point only implements HTTP 1.0 with a few extensions (keep-alive is the most important one), but no work is currently underway to support HTTP 1.1 and it is also missing features like mime-type configuration and any other features that people expect from a web server.
How do I restart my Mono applications without restarting Apache?
Enable the control panel in mod_mono, see mod_mono's Control Panel section for details on setting it up.
My Apache Module Is Not Recognized, what to do?
In certain Apache configurations (SUSE 9.0), Apache is configured with large file support. This requires that every apache module has to be compiled with large file support as well.
because mod_mono's configure apparently doesn't query the CFLAGS from apxs. I'll fill a bug.
In newer versions of Mono, this is taken care of by the configure script.
What are the advantages/disadvantages of using mod_mono with apache versus setting up apache with mod_proxy to proxy an XSP server running on a private port?
The use of mod_proxy is a common practice in the Java world with Tomcat/application serves, what is the reason not to use the same setup with XSP?
mod_mono performs better (it uses Unix domain sockets to communicate with the Mono server. The response headers doesn't need to be parsed/rewritten.
xsp is only an HTTP 1.0 server, with a few HTTP 1.1 extensions, but not all of them. By using mod_mono your client software is exposed to a full HTTP 1.1 implmenentation.
How can I Run mod-mono-server as a different user?
Due to apache's design, there is no straightforward way to start processes from inside of a apache child as a specific user. Apache's SuExec wrapper is targeting CGI and is useless for modules.
Mod_mono provides the MonoRunXSP option. You can set it to "False" and start mod-mono-server manually as the specific user. Some tinkering with the Unix socket's permissions might be necessary, unless MonoListenPort is used, which turns on TCP between mod_mono and mod-mono-server.
Another (very risky) way: use a setuid 'root' wrapper for the mono executable, inspired by the sources of Apache's SuExec.
And finally: drop mod_mono and use mod_proxy + mod_proxy_http + XSP instead. It's slightly easier to configure, especially if you are not used to mod_mono.
If you are getting an error like "Service Temporary Unavailable".
Make sure that your MonoExecutablePath actually points to Mono, or simply delete the file, as it is redundant.
What are some common problems when porting applications?
Please consult Mod_mono for possible performance improvements.
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System.Configuration.Provider.ProviderException: Operation aborted due to an exception (see Trace for details).
This is due to ASP.NET 2.0's MembershipProvider support, which requires a backing database in order to store user account information.
Once you've created the ~/App_Data/apsnetdb.sqlite file, restart your ASP.NET app and things should Just Work (wrt MembershipProvider, anyway).
Current versions of Mono use the actual libraries and dlls that you might have in your bin/ directory of your application.
Although Mono will automatically pick up changes in your source code files and recompile, if you make changes to the libraries or precompiled code on a live system you might get an error as Mono will not notice this change.
This is due for the current lack of support for ShadowCopyFiles.
To work around this issue, its important that before replacing a dll in bin, you remove the file and then copy the file over. Do not copy the file over or it will fail (Unix semantics guarantee that this will work).
How can I set the encoding of my files?
By default Mono will assume that the files on the file system are encoded with the encoding determined by the LANG environment variable. If you need to change the encoding, you might want to use the globalization configuration element (see "globalization Element").
Where are the various settings for System.Web documented?
Some documentation is available on this site on Config_system.web, but you might also use the documentation from [http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/b5ysx397.aspx MSDN.
Does Mono support the App_Browsers folder and the .browser files?
Yes, they are supported starting from Mono version 2.0. However, there's one difference to the .NET support. Namely, Mono does not (and cannot) distribute the standard .NET .browser files - you can, however, copy them verbatim from your .NET distribution and drop those you need in the ~/App_Browsers directory under your application root.
Does Mono support code-behind in ASP.NET?
Yes, code-behind is supported in Mono's implementation of ASP.NET.
Be warned that this has nothing to do with the CodeBehind attribute that VS.NET adds to the pages its generates. That attribute is ignored by MS and Mono parsing code and so you need to compile and deploy the codebehind classes to the proper folder.
How can I reference an assembly in my .aspx pages?
By default, the ASP.NET engine will reference a few default assemblies and all the assemblies in the bin directory of your application.
Replacing Assembly.Name with your assembly name (i.e., "ByteFX.Data", "Mono.Posix", …).
How can I reference a library in my .asmx web service?
How do I register a tag?
Use a true parameter name or "*" instead.
Instead of Location="Server", use "ServerAndClient".
Does Mono's ASP.NET support SSL/TLS?
If you are using the Apache module, https support is handled directly by Apache and all the variables are available using the System.Web APIs.
If you are using XSP, read the using client certificates with XSP article which details the process.
I write pages that contain non-ASCII characters, and they appear garbled in the browser. What's wrong?
My Repeater/DataList/DataGrid events aren't firing. What's wrong?
A common error is to always databind the content in the PageLoad. If you do so for PostBacks you will be recreating the child controls from the datasource and will lose any ties to the events that are encoded in the request. Just make DataBinding conditional on the IsPostBack property not being true. That will preserve the viewstate and so the ties for the encoded event that will be fired later in the page processing.
Portability is mostly a problem when moving an existing application from Windows/.NET to Mono on non-Windows platforms.
If you are developing your application from scratch, portability problems will be kept to a minimum if you test the application regularly on both Linux and Windows during the development.
Do all ASP.NET applications run out of the box on Mono?
Not all applications written for ASP.NET work on Mono, most of the time this is due to file system assumptions that the developers made. In Unix filenames with different case are considered different, so for example it is possible to have both a "Login.aspx" and a "login.aspx" file. If programmers are not consistent in their file naming practices applications will not run.
The files on the ASP.NET application are themselves are camel-cased, like "Login.aspx" but the pages on the site are hard coded to reference "login.aspx".
The application uses the Registry to store settings (Mono implements a emulated registry on Unix that takes some configuration to setup).
The application makes use of a library not provided in Mono (EnterpriseServices for example).
Porting an application typically requires those changes to be made.
Does <app> run on Mono?
Most applications will run on mono without a hassle, but others will need to be audited for the problems stated above in this section.
Some applications already include direct support for Mono, like nGallery.
Does Mono support ASP.NET AJAX?
Yes, Mono versions after 1.9 do support ASP.NET AJAX.
Are there other AJAX frameworks that could be used with Mono?
Is it possible to have different ASP.NET configuration for different operating systems without separate configuration files?
How can I use F# with ASP.NET on Mono?
Install the F# compiler and runtime.
Set up mod_mono for apache, clx, or whichever web server you want, set up your ASP.NET page and configure the web-server to find it.
Copy the FSharp.Compiler.CodeDom.dll file from the bin directory of your FSharp installation to the bin directory of your ASP.NET page.
Note that you might have to adjust the version numbers mentioned. There are example files for this in the samples/fsharp/Web/ASP.NET/, but for me they wouldn't work out of the box.
Now your ASP.NET page should load.
Will you support Apache 1?
Can I run Apache 1 and Apache 2 on the same machine?
You can always keep a copy of Apache 2 running in parallel with your Apache 1.3 (either different port or using a reverse proxy). You can also bind the two servers to different IP addresses on the same physical machine.
How do I register a new extension to be processed by mod_mono?
Consider for example turning .htm files into files processed as .aspx files.
How do I setup multiple virtual hosts?
Why does the memory consumed by the Mono process keep growing?
In the past, Mono used a conservative, non-moving, non-compacting garbage collector. This meant that the heap was not compacted when memory was released.
It now uses a new collector, see the Generational GC page.


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Three new hip hop releases you should be getting around
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Words by Sose Fuamoli
Give these fresh releases a spin.
The warmer weather is edging its way into our lives in a more permanent state and it is well overdue. With the change in weather also comes the start of summer festival season, bringing some great new music from hip hop artists in Australia and abroad to playlists everywhere. Here's a pick of what you should be getting around.
Trippie Redd – A Love Letter To You 4
The Ohio born rapper is coming out to Australia for his first shows Down Under this month as part of the Festival X tour and what's more, he's bringing a brand new record with him. A Love Letter To You 4 is the fourth – yep, clever – in his series of Love Letter mixtapes, though this latest release is technically counted as a new studio album. Set to feature guests Juice WRLD, Lil Mosey, DaBaby and more, the album has already spawned a huge hit for Trippie Redd in 'Love Me More' (a track that has amassed over 3 million views on YouTube alone).
South Australia's newest R&B voice, Elsy Wameyo
The South Australian Music Award nominee has dropped an emphatic and emotional new single in 'Outcast', capping off a busy 2019. The single is a personal ode to the African community – especially the African community Elsy Wameyo has grown up within Australia – providing a look at the injustice and social woes which continue to plague it. A stripped-back R&B effort, Wameyo shines on this one and has generated much buzz around what's coming next. She's currently overseas grinding away on new music and shows, but will be returning to Australia for the summer to continue building on some great developments in the live arena.
Baker Boy delivers once again
The Fresh Prince of Arnhem Land has released a new single in 'Meditjin', featuring one of the hottest new names coming out of NZ, JessB. 'Meditjin' – translating to 'medicine' – reflects the importance of music and dance for Baker Boy; the art is, of course, his medicine. And man, the track goes hard. Think a little 'Pass That Dutch' vibes Missy Elliott, particularly when JessB comes on through with her guest spot.
The single comes at the tail end of a busy year of releases and touring for Baker Boy, who most recently lit up 170 Russell as part of this year's Red Bull Music Festival in Melbourne.
More new music and news is on the way, stay tuned.
Study shows millennials are music's most powerful generation
Powderfinger, Tex Perkins and more join forces for bushfire fundraising event
Algiers are more malevolent than ever before on new album, 'There Is No Year'
The Jezabels' Haley Mary is bolder than ever on her solo debut, 'The Piss, The Perfume'
'Affectations' is an incredible return from Melbourne mainstays, The Finks
Martika reflects on life, success and turning passion into a career
A huge musical celebration honouring the life of George Michael is coming to Arts Centre Melbourne

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Actor From 'The Jeffersons' Dies At Age 70
Benedict Played Harry Bentley On Sitcom
BOSTON -- Paul Benedict, the actor who played the English neighbor Harry Bentley on the sitcom "The Jeffersons," has died.
He was 70.
Benedict was found dead Monday on Martha's Vineyard and his brother, Charles, said authorities were still investigating the cause of death.
Benedict began his acting career in the 1960s in the Theatre Company of Boston, alongside such future stars as Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, and Al Pacino.
Benedict went on to appear in a number of movies, including a role as the oddball drama director in "The Goodbye Girl," with Richard Dreyfuss. He also played a man mistaken for a Broadway heavy -- in the credits listed as "Not Guffman" -- in the Christopher Guest documentary-style comedy "Waiting for Guffman."
But he was mainly known for his role as Harry Bentley in "The Jeffersons," which ran on CBS from 1975 to 1985.
Benedict grew up in Boston and attended Suffolk University.
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Following a quiet couple of days for UK economic data, yesterday was a bit more like it, with several releases on the schedule. The major talking point was the GDP figures for August, which showed the UK economy failed to grow. Economists had predicted growth of 0.1%, but the figure flatlined at 0%. There was better news concerning the three-month GDP average, which showed the UK economy expanded by 0.7% in the three months to August, the same as the period prior to that.
There was more disquieting news, with the International Monetary Fund reporting that the UK's public finances are among the weakest in the world. The Washington-based lender said that a review of 31 nations found that almost £1 trillion had been wiped off the wealth of the UK's public sector. Only Portugal is in a worse state. The report shows that the UK government has £5 trillion in liabilities and less than £3 trillion in assets. Therefore, the UK has a negative net worth of more than £2 trillion.
Still, the pound made further gains against the dollar as hopes that a Brexit deal could be reached continued their buoyant effects. It will be interesting to see what happens to the pound should these hopes be supported by actual detail. Sterling also managed to make some marginal gains against the euro which ordinarily wouldn't be that significant, but it is trading at its highest mark for some time against the single currency, so any further gains this week would be notable.
The other piece of news was that the Bank of England's chief economist, Andy Haldane, said that a new dawn was breaking for pay. While Haldane did concede that the pace of wage growth is likely to be limited, it will be good news for British households if what Haldane says turns out to be true. Today we have the US inflation rate for September, which is expected to have dropped to 2.4% from 2.7% the previous month and we will also see initial jobless claims.
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UK GDP figures for August and the three months up to August were released yesterday and showed mixed results. In August, the UK economy failed to grow and came in below the 0.1% economists had been expecting. The three-month average reading showed growth of 0.7%, which was the same as an upwardly revised 0.7% growth in the May to July period and higher than market expectations of 0.6%.
Construction output in August grew by 0.3% following a downwardly revised 2.8% rise the previous month. The reading was well below market expectations of a 1.4% gain. Manufacturing production fell by 0.2% which was also below expectations of 0.1% growth, while year-on-year industrial production figures beat expectations of 1% growth by posting 1.3%. It is testament to the importance of the Brexit outcome to the markets that the pound still managed to make some healthy gains against the dollar despite the raft of disappointing economic data. We can expect some significant rallying if the Brexit rumours turn into actual detail.
It has been a relatively quiet week for UK economic data, although Brexit-related news is all that is required to move the pound one way or another at the moment. Today is no different and neither is tomorrow – there is nothing on the schedule, but further speculation on a Brexit deal could steal the headlines anyway.
There was virtually nothing on the the eurozone's economic data schedule yesterday so any euro movements were always going to be driven by events elsewhere. The single currency was perhaps a little fortuitous not to lose more ground against sterling given how positive the markets are reacting to reports that a Brexit deal might be reached after all. Especially when we consider the pound's recent movements against the dollar. Still, the pound has reached levels against the euro it hasn't seen for some time now and the question is whether this can continue throughout the rest of the week and beyond.
Against the dollar, the euro fared better and made some decent gains following two consecutive days of declines. It will be interesting to see what happens against the dollar today, given the fact that there are a few notable releases from America on the schedule.
The highlight from the eurozone today is the European Central Bank's monetary policy meeting accounts. It will be interesting to see whether there are any further allusions to interest rates in the future – it has been suggested that there could very well be a rate hike before the end of president Mario Draghi's tenure.
USD: will the inflation rate fall as expected?
The dollar suffered some losses against the pound yesterday following increased hopes that a Brexit deal will be reached before the deadline. It also lost some ground against the euro, to mark a bit of a poor showing for the greenback following an extended period of gains. Today we could see some further dollar movement as, in sharp contrast to yesterday, we have a busy schedule in America.
Indeed, it is a big day for the US today, with the inflation rate for September on the schedule. Inflationary pressures appear to have eased a little following the disappointing non-farm payrolls data, but as that data release is notoriously volatile, a significant revising upwards is not out of the question. Inflation is expected to have fallen to 2.4% in September from 2.7% the previous month, so investors will have their eyes trained on that.


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Forgiveness is something we all can work to improve. Sometimes it is truly hard to do. Would love to read this.
Thanks so much for posting this. Very much appreciated! 🙂 Sonja1971, as I researched this topic and talked about it on Facebook, I realized that many of us struggle with forgiveness. And you're right. There's always room for improvement.
We're all works in progress, Gail. I, for one, am so grateful to the Lord for His patience with me and that He's still working on me, changing me from glory to glory, and transforming me into the image of Christ. What blessing! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by to enter!
So true, Cindi. When the offense is someone else's problem, it's easy to prescribe a platitude. But when we struggle with forgiveness, then we see that platitudes aren't really helpful at all.
Forgiveness can be very difficult when someone has hurt you. Looking forward to reading this book. I'm a follower and I shared on FB.
Agreed, Lori. For me personally, forgiving is one of the hardest parts of my Christian walk.
I have someone that has done me very wrong and I'm not being able to forgive them. I think this book would be a big help to me.
I did a bible study class in jail ministry when I filled in for the jail Chaplin and the inmates were so interested that they were asking for forgiveness, and praying for strength to forgive people that had wrong them. It was emotional but rewarding. After 37 years of hate for my first husband and wanting to shoot him, I finally forgives him for treating me so cruel the two years we were married. I put it all in God's hands, and glad I did because he died a year later. Which was just this past year!
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Q: Introducing delay in live stream using opencv boost I am trying to create a delay in live stream obtained from webcam. I am using opencv. However, i am unable to generate the desired delay. I am confused how to set and handle FPS and delay. below is my code:
I am using a constant value for fps at the moment. But i am not sure if we can do that.
Currently, the stream is shown with some initial delay while the queue is being filled. but after that, there is no delay in the stream.
fps=15;
wait= (1000.0/fps);
queue<cv::Mat> _buffer;
while(1)
{
    int size_x=0;
    //grad a frame from the video camers

    boost::unique_lock<boost::mutex> lock(mutex, boost::defer_lock);
    bool read = cap.read(image);
    if(!read)
        break;

    locked= lock.try_lock();

    if(locked){
        if(image.data){
            _buffer.push(image);
            waitKey(wait);
            if((int)_buffer.size() > (buffer_lenght))
            {
                popped_img=_buffer.front();
                _buffer.pop();
               imshow("VideoCaptureTutorial", popped_img);
            }
        }
        lock.unlock();
    }

A: I found two problems in your code.
1) Try decreasing waitKey value, with that long waiting period, opencv might skip frames when its a live stream. Which isn't related to your question, but, I think it might be helpful.
waitKey(30);

the above line might be good enough.
2) you have to push Mat.clone(), I assume, this might solve your problem in this case.
 _buffer.push(image.clone());

Opencv's get/set fps won't work on live stream, in case, if you want to get fps for live feed then, you have to use your own counter. As I would have did, if, I were you.
VideoCapture cap(0);
double counter=0;
clock_t t1 = clock();
Mat frame;
while(1)
{
  counter++;
  cap.read(frame);
}
double fps = (Clock()-t1)/counter;
//assuming, you are on windows, clock() would give in seconds or else, it would be in ms

Completely, otherway around is, save the livefeed as a video file using videowriter and then use get fps to know the fps.

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Rituparna Sengupta in Shatabdi Roy directed film Om Shanti
Shatabdi Roy and Rituparna will be seen in the same film, Om Shanti. Rituparna Sengupta will be the heroine of the film where as Shatabdi is the director.
Bengali film actress Rituparna Sengupta will work in Om Shanti. This film will be directed by another Bengali film actress and MP Shatabdi Roy. This is a hot new in Bengal film industry as their rivalry in the past is known to all. Rituparna entered Bengal film industry when Shatabdi was at the peak of her career. At that time Shatabdi Prasenjit pair was hot cake in Tollywood. Gradually Rituparna captured the number 1 heroine position of Bengal film industry. Shatabdi and Rituparna has worked together in three Bengali films - Lathi, Debipaksha and Sansar Sangram. All the three films were hit in box office.
Om Shanti is going to be fourth film directed by Shatabdi Roy and it is the first film where actress Rituparna Sengupta will work as heroine of the film under the direction of Shatabdi Roy. Both of them are matured now and want to forget the rivalry of the past. The same rivalry was observed on two famous Bengali singers in Bollywood industry. Abhijeet and Kumar Sanu were always at the daggers drawn when they were newcomer in Mumbai film industry. Both of them reached the top and now there is no rivalry between them. The same thing has happened for Shatabdi and Rituparna. Bengali audiences are looking forward for a great film from them. Tapas Paul, Victor Banerjee, Rajesh Sharma, Kharaj Mukhopadhyay and many new artists will be in this film.
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U.S. Resuming Some Military Aid to Egypt as Kerry Certifies Ties
By Amwal Al Ghad English On Apr 23, 2014
The U.S. is resuming some of the military aid to Egypt it halted last year, including delivery of 10 helicopters, after certifying that the country is abiding by its peace treaty with Israel and combating terrorism.
Secretary of State John Kerry informed his Egyptian counterpart of the decision to certify Egypt yesterday, said State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki. While reaffirming Egypt's strategic ties with the U.S., Kerry stopped short of verifying to American lawmakers that Egypt is moving toward democracy following the ouster of its president last year.
"He is certifying to Congress that Egypt is sustaining the strategic relationship with the United States," Psaki said in a statement. "He urged Egypt to follow through on its commitment to transition to democracy -– including by conducting free, fair, and transparent elections."
The U.S. suspended some military aid to Egypt after democratically elected President Mohamed Mursi was deposed in July. Kerry is scheduled to meet today in Washington with Egypt's intelligence chief, Mohamed Farid El-Tohamy, and his announcement came a month before the Arab world's most-populous country holds presidential elections.
U.S. law requires suspension of aid to countries in which the government is deposed in a coup d'etat, though the Obama administration stopped short of calling Mursi's ouster a coup.
The U.S. halted delivery of fighter jets and other military gear and withheld $260 million of cash support for the Egyptian government "pending credible progress toward an inclusive, democratically elected civilian government through free and fair elections," Psaki said in October.
F-16s Delayed
The suspensions in response to Mursi's ouster halted the delivery of about eight F-16s, built by Lockheed Martin Corp., along with the 10 Apache helicopters made by Boeing Co.
President Barack Obama decided to release the helicopters to help fight terrorism in the Sinai Peninsula, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told his Egyptian counterpart in a telephone call yesterday, according to Rear Admiral John Kirby, a Pentagon spokesman.
The U.S. has given Egypt about $1.3 billion a year in military aid as a byproduct of the U.S.-brokered Camp David agreement of 1978, when Egypt split from its Arab neighbors and agreed on a separate peace treaty with Israel.
Kerry told Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy in a phone call yesterday that Egypt is "countering transnational threats such as terrorism and weapons proliferation — and that Egypt is upholding its obligations under the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty," Psaki said.
Media Restrictions
Even so, Kerry "noted that he is not yet able to certify that Egypt is taking steps to support a democratic transition," she said. In addition to calling for transparent elections, Kerry urged Egypt to ease restrictions on the media and on free expression and assembly, she said.
The State Department and Pentagon didn't specify when the helicopters would be delivered or how much other aid to Egypt would be restarted. Kerry's certification to Congress is required under U.S. law to resume the flow of suspended aid, Kirby said.
Former Defense Minister Abdel-Fattah al-Seesi, who led Mursi's removal, stepped down as armed forces chief in March to run for president in next month's election.
Obama has tried to walk a fine line with Egypt, seeking to balance support for a longtime ally with a desire to back democratic principles that its new military-led government has shunned.
"No transition to democracy comes without difficulty, but in the end it must stay true to the will of the people," Obama said in a July 3 statement. "An honest, capable and representative government is what ordinary Egyptians seek and what they deserve."
Source: Business Week
10 Apache helicoptersEgypt newsEgypt's strategic ties with the U.S.Jen PsakiJohn KerryMohamed Farid El-TohamyMohamed MorsiMorsi's ouster
Syria's Chemical Weapons Wild Card: Chlorine Gas
Paying for Giant Nile Dam Itself, Ethiopia Thwarts Egypt but Takes Risks


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Q: Prevent PHPMailer from activating links it sends? I'm working on an application that uses PHPMailer to build and send activation links. For some reason, PHPMailer seems to be opening/visiting the links that it sends in the process of building them. This leads every user to be activated whether the email is delivered or not.
At first I thought it was an issue with the way the verification function was set up, but I've found that if I break the link that PHPMailer sends (by inserting a character that makes it invalid or removing the message body entirely), users are not activated prematurely. Of course, this makes the link that they receive useless.
Here is how the mail is being built:
$mail->From = EMAIL_VERIFICATION_FROM_EMAIL;
    $mail->FromName = EMAIL_VERIFICATION_FROM_NAME;
    $mail->AddAddress($user_email);
    $mail->Subject = EMAIL_VERIFICATION_SUBJECT;
    mail->Body = EMAIL_VERIFICATION_CONTENT . EMAIL_VERIFICATION_URL . '/' . urlencode($user_id) .    '/' . urlencode($user_activation_hash);

Is the approach here correct? Or is there something strange going on that I've overlooked?


The Goshen High School was recently selected as an Amazon Future Engineer (AFE) school – a partnership between Amazon and Edhesive to improve access to computer science education in communities currently underrepresented in the technology field.
As an AFE school, Amazon and Edhesive will fully fund all curriculum, professional development, and software required to teach two new courses next year: Introduction to Computer Science and AP Computer Science Principles. According to Assistant Principal Kyle Roddey, this opportunity also allows students to become eligible for scholarships and internships through Amazon.
This course is designed to offer an introduction to computer science. Students will learn the basics of computer programming along with the basics of computer science. The material emphasizes computational thinking and helps develop the ability to solve complex problems.
This course covers the basic building blocks of programming along with other central elements of computer science. It gives a foundation in the tools used in computer science and prepares students for further study in computer science, including AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A courses.
The course allows students to work independently in text-based Python. The course also includes a career focus, where at the end of units, students meet (via videos) individuals from different industries who work in coding (medical, music, etc.).
endorsed by the College Board.
UTeach CS Principles has been designed as a year-long high school course that fully addresses the seven "Big Ideas" of computer science and six "Computational Thinking Practices", as specified by the College Board's AP Computer Science Principles curriculum framework.
The lessons and materials used throughout this course incorporate Project-Based Learning (PBL), a pedagogical approach that actively engages students in the educational process, improves retention and develops problem-solving, critical thinking, and group communication skills. Through this collaborative, learner-centric approach, students are encouraged to explore the advantages and societal impact of computational technology while developing their own programming and computational thinking skills.
The course is roughly 20% coding, and 80% focused on CS applications through project-based, inquiry-based, collaborative learning.
In addition to Introduction to Computer Science and AP Computer Science Principles, the high school will begin offering several new STEAM Courses and Distance and Online Courses next year. Learn more about the new courses at Goshen High School. These courses are not part of the AFE program.
Amazon and Edhesive are partnering to address this gap by sponsoring teachers and administrators who demonstrate this need and are committed to bringing computer science to their school with access to content such as: Computer Science, AP Computer Science Principles, or AP Computer Science A courses. This content also includes access to support forums for both students and educators new to learning or teaching computer science. Interested schools can learn more at www.amazonfutureegineer.com, including how students can access college scholarships and internships at Amazon.
Questions? Contact Goshen High School Assistant Principal Kyle Roddey at kyle.roddey@gcsny.org or 845-615-6100.


My first career in Early Childhood Education and University of Guelph training in Child Studies, left me with a life long awareness of the overwhelming power of having our basic life needs met. When our needs are met we are happy, content and move forward in life with confidence. As adults, most problems, pain or limitations can be traced back to a critical moment in time when one or more of our basic needs were not met. Frequently, these events occurred when we were well under the age of five years, in our infancy, during conception or possibly we inherited an unmet life need from our parents or ancestry. The pain of not having the need met results in an energy constriction to which our psyche will provide a work around solution. It's not usually ideal but will do in the moment. However, in adapting to this unmet need we have created a pattern of pain in our present often difficult to identify or access. As adults when we go to solve the problem, recurrences frequently happen as we have yet to clear the underlying unmet need. It can be very frustrating.
– the need for purpose, meaning, spiritual happiness and love from within.
We'll now be deepening our sessions with this new material. For example, I plan to add this section on unmet life needs into next week's Health and Fitness repatterning to help us clear the underlying causes for any blocks to our health. Of course in-person sessions provides you with the specific needs to your life situation.
What unmet life needs can you identify within yourself? Where do you need support? Consider a personal session, a coaching package or any of my topical online sessions. Resonance Repatterning intuits where changes are most needed for you at this time and I would love to help.
PS – A note for my Resonance Repatterning colleagues the new material on Basic Life Needs is presented in the Transforming Primary Patterns with Resonance Repatterning book. This and other amazing new sections are added into all of the books. Join us for an online seminar at www.Ozardis.com to learn all of the new updates.
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DOD - 73653 - Independent Review of Judge Advocate Requirements of the Department of the Navy - Statutory (Congress Created)
Independent Review of Judge Advocate Requirements of the Department of the Navy
https://sites.google.com/site/506panel/
Designated Federal Officer
Section 506, Public Law 111-84
Putzu
frank.putzu@navy.mil
Terminate
The purpose of the committee is to carry out a study of the policies and management and organizational practices of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps with respect to the responsibilities, assignment, and career development of judge advocates for purposes of determining the number of judge advocates required to fulfill the legal mission of the Department of the Navy
The Panel, pursuant to section 506(a) of Public Law 111-84, shall be comprised of five members appointed by the Secretary of Defense from among private U.S. citizens who have expertise in law, military manpower policies, the missions of the Armed Forces of the United States, or the current responsibilities of judge advocates in ensuring competent legal representation and advice to commanders. The Panel chairperson shall be appointed by the Secretary of Defense from among the total membership. All Panel members shall be appointed for the life of the Panel, and any Panel vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
Estimated Number of Meetings per Year - 5 Estimated Total Meetings - 5
This advisory committee is established by an Act of Congress -- section 506 of Public Law 111-84.
Meetings are not closed to the public unless the Department of Defense determines that items on the planned agenda meet the closed meeting provisions of 5 U.S.C. § 552b(c). Pursuant to DoD policy closed meetings can only be authorized by the DoD Sponsor (i.e., the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness), and only after consultation with the Office of the Department of Defense General Counsel.
The Panel is charged by statute with only one report of advice and recommendations which is due 120 days after the Panel's first meeting.
Department of Defense (DoD) policy between fiscal year 2007 and 2011 required that subcommittee members be listed separately in the subcommittee section of GSA's Database, even if they were duly appointed members of the parent committee. This policy, in some instances, caused a duplication of entries.
Beginning in fiscal year 2012, DoD will only list in the subcommittee section of GSA's Database those who are appointed to just a subcommittee. If an individual is appointed to the parent committee and to one of the committee's authorized subcommittees then his or her subcommittee affiliation will be reflected in the parent committee membership section of GSA's Database.
Under Section 506, the Panel will issue its only and final report on or about 1 January 2011; received approved extension until the end February 2011.
Unknown because statutory changes are required
The Independent Review of Judge Advocate Requirements of the Department of the Navy is a non-discretionary FACA established under Section 506 of the FY10 NDAA
Independent Review of Judge Advocate Requirements of the Department of the Navy 2010


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VIEWPOINTS: The Hypocrisy of An Atheist's Morality
Published by larry on February 1, 2022 February 1, 2022
This article, "The Hypocrisy of an Atheist's Morality," was set to appear in the Wall Street Journal April 21, 2010, but was bumped from the opinion pages when a national disaster occurred and dominated the headlines for weeks to come: the BP oil spill. The article instead appeared in the Birmingham News the following month.
Richard Dawkins, the world's most infamous atheist, is once again making headlines. The author of "The God Delusion," Dawkins has earned an international reputation as a polemicist, the religious receiving the brunt of his attacks. Now Dawkins has set his sights on the pope. Joining the wave of anti-Catholic fervor, Dawkins's legal team is preparing a case to arrest Pope Benedict XVI during his state visit to Britain later this year. (Apparently, God, Dawkins's preferred target, has no such plans to visit that country.)
The pope's guilt or innocence in the matter of child-abusing priests is a question that I shall leave to others. Nevertheless, that Dawkins should call for his arrest for, of all things, "crimes against humanity," is rich with contradictions that seem lost on none more than Dawkins himself. (His partner in this endeavor, fellow atheist Christopher Hitchens, knows very well the inconsistency and undoubtedly embraces it with a wry smile.)
In recent years, Dawkins has managed to establish a megachurch of unbelief. His website has played host to the largest atheist community outside of North Korea, boasting a forum membership some 85,000-plus strong. The site has served to promote all things Richard Dawkins: books, videos, conferences, trinkets and, of course, atheism—or, more precisely, Dawkins's version of atheism. It has become the basis of a movement. A publicity hound, he mobilized his godless congregation last year and captured headlines when he plastered London buses with the message:
"There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life."
Therein lies the contradiction.
With the publication of "The God Delusion," Dawkins pledged himself to the eradication of belief in God and, by extension, to the annihilation of moral absolutes. One of the self-proclaimed enlightened, Dawkins maintains that theism is a straitjacket on a potentially fulfilling life. At his home in Oxford some years ago, I recall asking Richard if he believed man to be born good, evil or tabula rasa. Given the moral tenor of his anti-religious campaigning then as now, this seemed a valid question. Predictably, he deemed notions of good and evil to be mere artificial human constructs, opting instead to speak of "genetic predispositions."
A year later, he said something very similar, if more bluntly, in a debate that I moderated at the University of Oxford's Museum of Natural History. When Professor John Lennox, an Oxford mathematician, Christian and silver-tongued Irishman, pressed Dawkins on the meaninglessness of his worldview, Dawkins replied:
"Okay, suppose there is no hope. Suppose there is no justice. Suppose there's nothing but misery and darkness and bleakness. Suppose there's nothing that we would wish for, nothing that we would hope for. Too bad!"
All of these—the do-whatever-you-want, bendy-bus messages, the acknowledgment that good and evil cannot exist in a world without God, and the hopelessness—are consistent with atheism.
Moral crusades, however, are not.
On the contrary, the greatest crimes ever committed against humanity were perpetrated by those who had "stopped worrying" that there might be a God to judge in the next world acts committed in this one. Indeed, it may well be that some priests took Dawkins at his word and decided to stop worrying, too. Last autumn, Dennis and Flora Milner, an atheist couple in Britain, did just that and gassed themselves. (According to The Daily Telegraph, Milner had been reading Dawkins before he signed off.)
Atheists like Dawkins often speak of "the glory of life" in the evolutionary model, but this is just so much whistling through the graveyard. Instead of glorying in life, this worldview necessarily leads to a devaluation of it. It cannot do otherwise. It is evident in Dawkins's remark in his debate with Lennox; in the Milners' suicides; and in the hundreds of millions murdered by atheistic regimes around the world.
The great reform movements—the abolition of slavery, the civil rights movement and, yes, even the condemnation of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church—began with the notion that there are laws which supersede those of men. Without higher laws, there is no rational basis for appeal when one is abused by his fellow man. Truth becomes, as Dawkins put it in the same Oxford debate, "just what happens." And that, as we all know, is often a very different thing from justice.
In his classic novel The Brothers Karamazov, Fyodor Dostoevsky, himself a former atheist, wrote, "If there is no immortality, there can be no virtue, and all things are permissible."
That's a very Russian way of saying, without God, it is every man for himself. (Russians know something about that.) The logic is sound, and the implications reverberate throughout human history. The irony is that Dawkins, like the Grand Inquisitor in the same novel, endeavors to banish God from public life and replace him with a kind of secular fundamentalism.
Which is to be preferred? Given the choice of being judged by God or men, King David's response was unequivocal:
"Let us fall into the hands of the Lord, for His mercy is great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men." (2 Samuel 24:14)
Certainly not men like Richard Dawkins, who dismiss all received wisdom and regard morality as an island that they alone occupy.
Perhaps the buses should have read, "There is probably no God; but there is certainly a Richard Dawkins — start worrying."
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The Italians are now contradicting the US version of events in relation to the killing of Nicola Calipari. The other agent in the car has said that the car did come to a halt, but the car was fired on anyway. The investigation into the incident could take up to 4 weeks.


FLINT, Mich. -- A regional director with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is resigning in connection with the drinking water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
EPA chief Gina McCarthy says Thursday that Susan Hedman is stepping down effective Feb. 1. Hedman is administrator of EPA's Region 5, which is based in Chicago and includes Michigan.
McCarthy says she accepted Hedman's resignation to ensure the regional office remains solely focused on the restoration of Flint's drinking water.
McCarthy also says she has issued an emergency order to "ensure the state and city immediately take actions necessary to protect public health."


Presenting to camera isn't easy regardless of whether you're a seasoned pro or a complete novice. There are many skills to learn in order to showcase YOU and your brand in the best light possible.
More and more people are taking to Facebook Live to share their message, thoughts, tutorial or expertise with others. The benefits are great because not only can they lead to more clients but moreover can get you noticed as a leading expert in your niche.
If you're a coach, vlogger, speaker or business who's thinking of (or already using) live streaming tools, wouldn't it be great to stand out from the crowd with more compelling content? What if I said you can create appealing videos at little to no cost? I will do a full step-by-step video tutorial on this later; in the meantime if you'd like to produce and present more professional looking online content, get a load of these tips for creating video for FREE in part one of my "Facebook Live: Best Practices" series.
All you need is a formula of insight, a serious attitude towards your presenting success and a little "spit and polish", and you can begin to implement these tips right away!
1. TAKE TIME TO PREP!
Preparation is key to any presentation, whether on or off screen. Take time to prepare your content and know exactly what you're going to talk about in advance. Think about the message or expertise you'd like to share and what you'd like the outcome to be.
Now you know your content it's time to choose a date and time for your Live Event. You may have to experiment with this for a while to find the best time to suit your audience. For example, your following may be early risers who'd like to watch with a morning coffee, or perhaps evening viewers who'll kick back with a glass of wine after putting the kids to bed. Whichever time you decide, make sure to post regularly on your social media handles just like an advert you'd see on TV! Let your potential audience know the title of your "live show" along with the date, time and place it can be viewed.
As a TV Presenter myself I wouldn't dream of going live on-air without having some form of run-through or production meeting, therefore I would advise you to do the same! Make time for a "dummy run"… Set your video on "Only me" (private mode) and take time ahead of schedule to ensure your framing, lighting and sound are alright. It's also a great time to test your wifi out too. To add, it's a great excuse to get rid of those jitters or nervous / excitable energy by taking a moment to "anchor yourself". Once you're happy you can stop the private broadcast and watch back to make sure all is well. Whatever happens though, when you're finally ready to "go-live" make sure you set your audience to the correct setting for who you want to broadcast to.
Write a compelling description for your video so when viewers see you appear on their timeline they are curious to click and hear more! For example: "5 Top Tips for presenting on Facebook Live".
I recommend between 20-40 mins for a Facebook Live tutorial or event. This should also include time to acknowledge your viewers and answer any questions they may have. Don't forget to sign off with your "call to action" either; whether its a link to share your event, your service or even your own product, such as a book.
I hope these tips help you! Let's start saying "NO!" to bad videos and begin creating output which could rival any professional presenting expert!
If you have any questions please email me as I'd love to answer them and if you'd like to gain even more skills at one of our exclusive practical "taster workshops" in London, click here to find out more.


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Q: ReactJS Axios отправляет больше одного запроса Я чего-то не понимаю... Почему уходит 2 запроса? И как следствие приходит 2 ответа. Что не так?
Вот мой код
import {TodoItem} from "./TodoItem";
import {useEffect, useState} from "react";
import axios from "axios";

export function TodoList() {
    const [allTodo, setAllTodo] = useState([]);

    useEffect(() => {
        axios.get(`http://127.0.0.1:8000/api/todo/`)
            .then(response => {
                response.data.forEach((todo) => {
                    setAllTodo(allTodo => [...allTodo, todo]);
                })
            })
            .catch(error => {
                console.log(error)
            })
    }, [])

    return (
        <div className="TodoList">
            {
                allTodo.map((todo, index) => {
                    return <TodoItem key={index} data={todo}/>
                }
            )}
        </div>
    );
}

A: useEffect выполняется после каждого рендера.

*

*первый рендер происходит с пустым списком []

*выполняется хук useEffect

*происходит первый запрос

*при получении данных выполняется хук setAllTodo

*данные изменились, поэтому происходит второй рендер

*выполняется хук useEffect

*происходит второй запрос


"A co-operative is an organization owned by the members who use its services."
Housing co-ops are in every neighbourhood in the city. A co-op can be a medium size apartment building or townhouses. People who live in co-ops come from every walk of life. They are people with different backgrounds, varied incomes and sometimes they are people with special needs. These diverse and vibrant communities are the unique strength of housing co-ops.
Co-ops have both market units and subsidized units. Co-ops call units "market units" if the member is paying the full market price. "Subsidized units" are units where the member is paying only a portion of the full market price. The balance of the housing charge is paid by the subsidy program that the co-op works with.
At the present time, subsidized units are very hard to come by because waiting lists can be very long.
Co-ops can provide affordable housing for people with moderate incomes. They open their market unit waiting lists on a regular basis. Market rents in housing co-ops are often lower than the regular rental market.
Co-op housing is member controlled housing. The members who live in a co-op are the ones responsible for running the co-op. Each member has a vote and every year members elect a Board of Directors from the membership.
What is the difference between co-op housing and regular rental housing?
People who live in a co-op are members of the co-op, not tenants.
Together, they are responsible for the co-op. Each member has one vote and every year a Board of Directors is elected from the membership.
Members make the big decisions about how the buildings will be maintained and how the business of the co-op will be managed.
Members elect a board of directors to manage the business of the co-op. Most co-ops hire staff to do the day-to-day work.
Members work together to keep their housing well-managed and affordable.
Landlord raise rents to maximize their profits. Co-ops are non-profit organizations. This doesn't mean that rents (housing charges) won't go up. Housing charges increase regularly as operating costs increase. The difference is that co-op members review the finances of the co-op and budget recommendations of the Board of Directors. At an annual general meeting the members vote on the budget. If there are housing charge increases, they reflect true costs, not profit margins.
Co-op members are asked to leave only if they break the co-op's by-laws. Co-ops provide secure and stable housing. You and your family can live in the Co-op for a long time and build roots in the community.
The co-op will never be sold or flipped for profit so members can choose to remain in the co-op for a long time. This encourages involvement and commitment to the community and allows members to feel secure in their co-op and their neighbourhood. It is easier for people to become involved in their community if they know they will be a part of it for a long time.
1.) Each co-op is an independent corporation so each co-op's application process may differ a little.Most co-ops will ask you to come to an information meeting either before or after you fill in an application. Sometimes co-ops have an application fee.
2.) If you need a subsidy, you should also apply to the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) waiting list. Municipally administered co-op subsidies must be offered to the first person on the municipal list. Federally administered co-op subsidies can be offered from the individual co-op's waiting list. However, Co-op subsidies are very limited.
3.) The co-op will do a landlord check on your completed application form. When a unit becomes available or if the co-op's waiting list needs more applicants, all of the adults on the application will be asked to come for an interview before being approved for membership.


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Saleh Kamboh Mosque: A page from Mugal era
Nadeem Dar
History Mughal
The mosque is said to date from 1659 - 1668-69 and is also known as the Chinianwali Masjid because of the extraordinary mosaic tile work (Kashi Kari) for which the reign of Shah Jahan was famous. It was completed during Aurangzeb's reign.
Main prayer hall of the Mosque, which is in Poor condition
Ever heard about the Mosque of Saleh Kamboh? Hidden behind many publicity banners, posters and hideous hanging wires, you will come across the 450-year old Mosque of Saleh Kamboh as you traverse the passage leading to the Mochi Gate bazaar from the main circular road. Mochi Gate is one of the thirteen gates that surrounded the old city, linked with a thirty feet high fortified wall, built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar. The mosque is a protected monument by the Archaeology Department of Punjab. Due to negligence and laxity of the Auqaf and Archaeology Departments the mosque today is at the mercy of the locals who have taken up the task to maintain it. The local body of Anjuman-e-Tajran Mochi Gate is presently looking after it on its own and no funds are provided by the government for its upkeep. What a dishonour to the monument. Muhammad Saleh Kamboh never knew what fate this mosque would meet after his demise. I guess many of us do not even regard it as a monument or know about it. This mosque was once among the masterpieces of the Mughal era constructions, but now it is in shambles with encroachments all around it and many modern additions and changes, which the locals have been making, to keep it intact.
Another view of the Mosque leading to prayer chamber
Fresco and calligraphy on the Mosque
Kanhaiyalal, the author of the 'Tareekh-e-Lahore' (History of Lahore), writes,
"This wonderful mosque is situated inside the Mochi Gate. Whoever enters the city through Mochi Gate finds this magnificent and colourful building straight from the Mochi Gate"
The mosque dates from 1659-1668-69 and is also known as the Chinian Wali Masjid because of the extraordinary mosaic tile work (Kashi Kari) for which the reign of Shah Jahan was famous. The mosque was completed in the period of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, but the features of Shah Jahani era, like multi foil arches, delicately executed floral arabesque and interlacement in kashi and fresco, are seen in the interior of the mosque. It is a smaller structure than other Mughal era mosques and is based on a single aisle three bay composition. It is approachable through steps, and is surmounted by three domes. A small door with inscriptions on it leads one inside. The façade has also been changed now to a modern tile structure but has clear inscriptions telling the name of the mosque. It has a colourful interior but not preserved and all the remains of the fresco will vanish if the negligence prevails. The inner chambers are as beautifully decorated as we see in the Wazir Khan or the Golden Mosque. It is stated by some historians that this mosque was as beautiful as Wazir Khan, rather more decorated, but it's a shame that what we have done to this piece of architecture.
Main door of the Mosque
A view of the Mosque from Mochi Gate Bazaar
Kanhaiyalal, the author of the 'Tareekh-e-Lahore' (History of Lahore), writes, "This wonderful mosque is situated inside the Mochi Gate. Whoever enters the city through Mochi Gate finds this magnificent and colourful building straight from the Mochi Gate. This small mosque was once very comprehensive and beautiful." Saleh Kamboh had built this mosque with immense love and respect. It is we that do not keep the heritage intact.
It is claimed by some historic accounts that Muhammad Saleh Kamboh was killed while fighting in a battle during the tenure of Islam Khan Mashadi, the Mughal Governor of Bengal
Now let's come to who Saleh Kamboh, the man, was. He was a distinguished calligraphist and official biographer of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and the teacher of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. He was the one who recorded history during that era and compiled the Shah Jahan Nama (The History of Shah Jahan), which he completed in 1659–60 AD. He also commanded the force of five hundred during the period of Shah Jahan. He was appointed the Deewan (Governor) of Punjab due to his sharp wisdom during Shah Jahan's rule.
No remains of fresco in this part now
One of the chambers decorated with fresco
It is claimed by some historic accounts that Muhammad Saleh Kamboh was killed while fighting in a battle during the tenure of Islam Khan Mashadi, the Mughal Governor of Bengal.
The mosque must have been a stunning piece in the past but today it is pleading for some restoration and preservation. There is no proper management, as to my knowledge. If the Walled City of Lahore Authority is looking after the affairs of the entire Walled City, it should give some attention to this monument as well before it is completely changed or damaged. This is a dilemma with most of our monuments. I being a heritage photographer feel the pain of these monuments while photographing them. I wish someone wakes up and saves these precious pieces of history. We need to preserve something for the next generations, so that they also admire and study the work of their forefathers.
A view of the Mosque with modern structures added in it
View of a chamber decorated with fresco
Photos and content by Author, "Nadeem Dar"
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Exploring the birth city of Guru Nanak
Awais Jibran | Punjab | #Gurdawara #NankanaSahibDec2016
Naam Japo (Remembrance of God), Kirat Karo (Earn your livelihood by honest means) and Wand Chakko (Sharing with others, helping those who have less or in need) are the three pillars of Sikh faith formalized by Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Guru Nanak opened his eyes in the village of Talwandi on 15th April 1469 in a Hindu family. He laid the foundation of the Sikh religion and became 1st of the 11 Sikh Gurus.
Haveli Dhyan Singh: A chronicle of mughal era
A number of historical sites dot Lahore, a city which has been inhabited for hundred of years. The old walled city of Lahore, has some wonderful Muslim, Hindu and Sikh architecture of historic significance, besides the 'havelis' built by the Dhyan Singh family. They once ruled Kashmir and migrated to India in the turmoil of 1947. "Haveli of Asif Jah" is among one of those havelis. It has seen many dynasties and suffered hardship of time, and now it's serving as a Women's College in Chuna Mandi.
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From Lahore Fort to Data Darbar, streets of Bhati Gate to Anarkali food street; my father made sure that Lahore's heritage was a major part of my upbringing.


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import de.fred4jupiter.fredbet.util.ResponseEntityUtil;
import org.springframework.context.i18n.LocaleContextHolder;
import org.springframework.http.ResponseEntity;
import org.springframework.stereotype.Controller;
import org.springframework.web.bind.annotation.PathVariable;
import org.springframework.web.bind.annotation.RequestMapping;
import org.springframework.web.bind.annotation.RequestMethod;

@Controller
@RequestMapping("/ics")
public class IcsCalendarController {

    private static final String CONTENT_TYPE = "text/calendar";

    private final IcsCalendarService icsCalendarService;

    public IcsCalendarController(IcsCalendarService icsCalendarService) {
        this.icsCalendarService = icsCalendarService;
    }

    @RequestMapping(value = "/{matchId}", method = RequestMethod.GET, produces = CONTENT_TYPE)
    public ResponseEntity<byte[]> downloadIcsCalendarFile(@PathVariable("matchId") Long matchId) {
        final IcsFile icsFile = icsCalendarService.createCalendarEventFromMatch(matchId, LocaleContextHolder.getLocale());

        if (icsFile == null) {
            return ResponseEntity.notFound().build();
        }

        return ResponseEntityUtil.createResponseEntity(icsFile.getFileName(), icsFile.getBinary(), CONTENT_TYPE);
    }

}

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Michael Easton's 'General Hospital' Return: The Time Has Come, What's Known About His New Character So Far? [Updated]
Stacy Carey
Viewers will not want to miss the next couple of episodes of General Hospital, as Michael Easton is headed back to Port Charles. Fans were outraged when Easton was let go from the soap last year, and they immediately started petitions clamoring for his return. Now Michael is rejoining the show, but not as the same character. What is known so far about his upcoming storyline?
Michael Easton has played several characters on General Hospital and its spin-off, Port Charles, over the years. The last time he was with the soap, it was in the role of Dr. Silas Clay, and he was killed by Madeline last August. While it is said that fans will not find out until Monday who Easton will play in this return, there have been a few General Hospital spoilers floating around.
In early February, executive producer Frank Valentini teased big General Hospital news, and he revealed that Easton was returning to the show. It quickly was made clear that that this would be a new role that Michael has not tackled on the series before. Early speculation was that he perhaps would play mob boss Dixon or someone else connected to the mob, but the GH executives quickly squashed that rumor.
.@GeneralHospital Promo Welcomes Back Michael Easton — as [Spoiler] https://t.co/yO7tAYELJj pic.twitter.com/l48bKXyYMt
— TVLine.com (@TVLine) March 13, 2016
Now it is known that Easton will play a new doctor in Port Charles. As SheKnows Soaps details, the buzz is that Michael may play Dr. Marcus Byrne, described as being reserved and intelligent but eager to seek revenge for something. According to Celeb Dirty Laundry, viewers will catch their first glimpse of Byrne on Friday's show.
GH itself has been hyping that Easton first appears on Monday, March 21. At the very least, General Hospital spoilers seem to indicate that Michael's first opportunity to make a significant impact, and for fans to learn much, may come on Monday's episode. Will Dr. Byrne be the one to come in and save the day for Tracy Quartermaine?
So can't wait for #MichaelEaston! #GH @MEastonFans pic.twitter.com/CeHP4YLmJ8
— Jenny (@jmsg411) March 17, 2016
General Hospital spoilers from Soap Central detail that Tracy's lab results are returned on Monday's episode and soon she will be getting some good news. Will Dr. Byrne and Dr. Munro manage to be the ones to bring Tracy back to good health again? Tracy's son Ned Ashton, played by Wally Kurth, is returning to Port Charles soon too, and fans feel confident this will be tied to Tracy's recovery.
Viewers may first see the good side to Byrne if he is helping on Tracy's case and bringing positive news. However, who is he seeking revenge against? Who is he connected to in Port Charles? The last name of Byrne is a new one for General Hospital, so right now everything about this character's quest for vengeance remains under wraps and a mystery.
Welcome to the party! #GHhttps://t.co/wodNGwSNql
— General Hospital (@GeneralHospital) March 14, 2016
Of course, the other big question revolves around who will become a romantic interest for Dr. Byrne. Elizabeth is one likely possibility, given the fact that she is single right now and one of the few fully single gals in the mix of things. Granted, given the long history of Easton and actress Kelly Monaco acting together, General Hospital viewers have to figure that there will be some moments ahead involving Marcus and Sam as well.
Who will Dr. Marcus Byrne turn out to be, and who is he seeking revenge against? What is on the horizon for him in terms of a love life in Port Charles? Fans will be learning much more about Byrne very soon as General Hospital welcomes Michael Easton back in what is said to be an exciting and tantalizing new role. In this case, viewers spoke and the show listened, and folks cannot wait to see what's in store with this return.
Update: ABC has thrown some twists and turns at viewers with Michael Easton's return. As Michael Fairman On-Air, On-Soaps notes, viewers saw during Friday's credits that Easton is apparently playing someone named Dr. Harrison Finn, not Dr. Marcus Byrne. Is this the same character as previously described, just with a different name? The show has kept details about the actor's return quite hush-hush, but viewers will learn much more very soon. General Hospital spoilers share that the actor will be present on several shows this week and everybody is anxious to learn just what the scoop is on Dr. Finn.
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Senate Passes Bill to Increase Oversight of USOPC and National Bodies
A competitor warming up at the 2016 United States women's gymnastics Olympic trials. Photo: Chang W. Lee/The New York Times
By Michael Pavitt |
The United States Senate has passed a bill aimed at Congressional oversight of the US Olympic and Paralympic Movements and increasing funding for the United States Center for SafeSport.
The Empowering Olympic and Amateur Athletes Act reportedly would establish safeguards designed to protect amateur athletes from abuse from coaches and other officials within Olympic and Paralympic sports.
The bill has been spearheaded by Senators Jerry Moran and Richard Blumenthal, with the legislation instigated in response to the scandal involving USA Gymnastics' team doctor Larry Nassar, who sexually abused more than 300 athletes over two decades.
"Today the Senate passed Olympic reform legislation I introduced with Senator Blumenthal, marking a critical step towards providing effective safeguards and protections to Olympic, Paralympic and amateur athletes pursuing the sports they love," Moran tweeted.
"We could not have passed this bill in the Senate today without the input and guidance of the survivors – athletes who travelled to Washington countless times, shared their stories and demanded change.
"While powerful institutions failed these survivors in the past, we aren't going to.
"We look forward to working with our colleagues in the House and at the White House to get these critical reforms across the finish line – for the survivors and all of our nation's future athletes."
The bill, which has received bipartisan support, is now set to move to the House of Representatives.
The bill would mean Congress would have the right and means to dissolve the USOPC Board of Directors if it finds that it is failing to fulfil its purposes as described in the Amateur Sports Act of 1978.
Congress would also have the power to decertify individual sports' governing bodies for their failures.
The bill would require the USOPC to give the US Center for SafeSport $20 million (£15 million/€17 million) in annual funding to do its work more effectively.
Financial figures released by the USOPC earlier this week revealed the organisation had increased its support of the US Center for SafeSport by $4.5 million (£3.4 million/€3.8 million) in 2019.
The increase meant the USOPC provided $7.5 million (£5.7 million/€6.3 million) in funding this year.
The bill would require the USOPC to more than double the current funding for the national non-profit organisation, which provides education, resources and training to promote respect and prevent abuse.
The US Center for SafeSport would be required to publish and maintain a publicly available website that includes a full list of individuals banned from the USOPC or a national governing body.
Another key area is giving athletes a bigger voice in the governance of the USOPC and their respective sports, with the representation of athletes on the Olympic Committee's Board going up from one fifth to one third.
Athletes' representation in each sport's governing body would also rise to the same level, from one fifth to one third.
USOPC chief executive Sarah Hirshland said the organisation would continue to collaborate with the Congressional Commission reviewing Olympic and Paralympic sport in the country.
Hirshland also highlighted that the USOPC had recently approved the second phase of its governance reforms.
"We would like to thank Chairman Moran and Senator Blumenthal for their work in drafting and advancing this important legislation," Hirshland said in a statement.
"It will cement increases in athlete representation in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic movements, improvements in athlete safety protections, and increases in transparency and accountability in our system.
"The USOPC Board recently approved the second phase of the most sweeping governance reforms in recent history.
"Building on that commitment and this legislation, we will move rapidly to implement reforms to address any outstanding provisions from this bill.
"We also want to thank Senator Gardner and Representative DeGette who worked to create the Congressional Commission to review Olympic and Paralympic sport in the U.S. that is included in the Empowering Olympic and Amateur Athletes Act.
"Reviewing how U.S. Olympic and Paralympic sport is best positioned for success in the future is necessary and timely, and we look forward to collaborating with the Commission."
Governance changes were announced by the USOPC last November, with the move stemming from independent reports into the USOPC and two Congressional investigations.
Increasing athlete representation was one of the key recommendations made to the USOPC to give them a greater role within the governance of the organisation and their respective sports.
Increasing athlete representation, changes to compliance and oversight, and holding the national governing bodies accountable to specific compliance standards were among the changes following recommendations.
Increased financial standards and reporting, selection procedures, grievance procedures and whistleblower policies were among measures introduced by the USOPC for national governing bodies.
The reforms were part of a five-year strategic plan for the USOPC, which Hirshland referenced in impact reports published by the organisation yesterday.
"Our four strategic priorities—and where you'll see us invest and make substantive change in the coming years—are focused around creating a better experience for athletes, improving the effectiveness of all the organisations that serve Team USA, establishing an athletes-first culture and ultimately preparing for the transformational opportunity represented by hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in LA in 2028," Hirshland wrote.
"This is a plan that was, for the first time in our organisation's history, co-created by representatives from across our diverse community.
"It was a year in which we made some of the most sweeping governance changes the USOPC has ever seen—not for the sake of change, but because we believe it will improve athlete well-being and develop a stronger system of accountability.
"We ended 2019 a very different organisation—in culture, in mindset and in how we operate—and we are better positioned to steward the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic movements than we have ever been before.
"That began with formally changing our name to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee to reflect all athletes of Team USA.
"We embraced an athletes-first mentality, making changes to our mission, our values, our bylaws, our leadership and our structure.
"And as a result, we are empowering athletes to participate more directly in our decision-making by increasing their representation and elevating their voices in our strategic plan."
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I love church weddings and especially ones way out in the country with a lot of history. Taylor & Clay were married at Zion Hill Baptist Church located in Leicester, NC. It was a gorgeous day filled with beautiful sunshine and blue skies. Their colors were navy, wine and grey with hints of white and gorgeous greenery. Stargazers did an amazing job on the florals! The ceremony was simple, but elegant. They were married by Pastor Bobby Smith surrounded by their closest family and friends. I would have to say that the director of wedding, Tracy Lee, did an outstanding job on directing and decorating the church and the reception hall. She made all of the wooden signs which were AMAZING!! So much talent!! The wedding was gorgeous, the food was so delicious and this couple along with their families were a joy to photograph. We were so thankful to find a beautiful field right across the street from the church to do couple portraits.
Thank you Taylor & Clay for choosing me to document your wedding day. It was a pleasure to serve you. A huge shout out and thank you to all of the following who gave of their time and talent to make their day a success.


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North American P-51D Racer
Type: Racer
Length: 32' 3"
Height: 13' 4"
Wingspan: 37'
Rotor Diameter:
Empty Weight: 7,635 lbs.
Cruise Speed: 360 mph
Maximum Speed:
Service Ceiling:
Powerplant: Packard V-1650-7
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Registration: N13Y
Location: Civil Hangar
This P-51D was built January 26, 1945 and assigned to the 340th Base Utility Squadron. After the end of World War II it designated as unneeded war materials and sold July 1, 1946 to W.W. Edmondson of Lynchburg, VA. It was registered as NC69406 as an experimental aircraft to be used for exhibition flying or racing. It was re-registered in December, 1946 as N13Y, the designation it would carry for most of its career. Later in December, it was sold to DiPonti Aviation in Minneapolis, MN, who then sold it to Anson Johnson, a pilot for National Airlines, who intended to race it.
Johnson began racing this aircraft in 1947 in the Kendall Trophy Race but did not finish. Johnson began modifying the P-51D by upgrading the engine, adding a new propeller, removing excess weight and shortening the wings.
Johnson entered the 1948 Cleveland Air Races Thompson Trophy against a strong field and by using a strategy of endurance rather that outright speed became the surprise winner.
For 1949, Johnson with the help of another engineer, modified the P-51D even further which resulted in one the the sleekest and cleanest Mustangs ever produced. He raced in that year's Thompson Trophy against a very tough field but withdrew with smoke coming into the cockpit.
With its racing career over, Johnson turned to the world speed record. Unfortunately during his run, the timing equipment failed and we will never know just how fast N13Y flew.
In 1959, Johnson sold the plane. It passed through several owners finally being purchased by the New England Air Museum in 1972. Now with its restoration complete, it takes its place along with other racers in the Museum's collection.
You can take a virtual tour of the P-51D's cockpit here.
Email if you have any information or comments on the North American P-51D Racer.
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My love affair with water began at a very young age.
The Summer before I started school, my family camped across B.C. to visit cousins in Vancouver. One of our overnight stops was at peach orchard in Naramata, BC, on Lake Five in the Okanagan. I discovered sandy beaches and shallow lakeshores and warm, fresh water. I loved it.
Me, at the precocious age of 6, in the first bathing suit I recall... it was red and white.
A few years later, I took a series of beginner's swimming lessons at an outdoor pool in our neighborhood... and by neighborhood, I mean that the swimming pool was close enough that I could travel there on a city bus without having to transfer!
I took those lessons one Summer while on vacation from school... perhaps grade 4 or possibly 5. There were 10 of them. I went for 10 days in a row... the swimming lesson lasted about half an hour and then my pool pass was valid for the rest of the day. So, I took my lunch along and basically had my Summer vacation that year, at the pool, along with all of my friends.
I know I learned to float there... and also to tread water. Those skills have stayed with me all of my life. But I don't remember really learning to swim. I have always been very good at the dog paddle, which I think is basically because I love dogs so much... it is an affinity thing. And it has served me well enough.
The next Summer I put my teeth through my bottom lip when I hit my chin on the side of an outdoor pool in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan... tormented by older cousins who were good swimmers, I was goaded into learning something called a Seal Dive.
Throughout the following many years I did sort of enjoy trips to various swimming pools wherever I have travelled. I like to paddle around and play and splash to cool off and enjoy the sunshine. And I have admired the athletic souls who swim laps in the early morning before ordering the first cocktail of the day.
In our private villa pool at the Krystal Hotel in Puerto Vallarta.
As for swiming in lakes and the ocean? Not so much. I learned that there are leaches in the shallower prairie lakes, and that the water is too cold in mountain lakes. The sea is just too salty for my tastes and the sand can be annoying and dirty. I don't even like to lay on a sandy beach.
I do love to run on the beach, and walk or hike along the shoreline.... and occasionally I will even wade into the surf. But swim, no thank you.
I have, against my better judgment, been talked into little snorkelling outings while in Mexico and in the Bahamas. One time I encountered morray eels, another manta rays. Yikes! I have also developped the very difficult skill of screaming through my snorkel while underwater!
Sure I will come along for the boat ride while the rest of you go snorkelling.
I do not swim in either a lake or the sea if given a choice. At least without fins. There are things there, you see, that I am sure want to eat my toes! I have seen them with my own eyes and you cannot convince me otherwise.
Yes, give me a good old lightly chlorinted outdoor swimming pool anyday.
Doing some of my best work in Nuevo Vallarta at the Sierra Hotel pool.
After I bought the sailboat, I decided I should probably learn how to swim in case I ever fell off the boat. So, I took a series of adult beginner's lessons at a local indoor complex. Lovely it was, but because it was indoors, it reeked of chlorine and other chemicals and I hated it and the flourescent lighting. And I barely passed the the course and got my certificate, because it was all I could do to drag myself there one day a week between lessons to practice.
I hated to have to drive to the pool, change into my bathing suit, shower, swim, shower, change, dry my hair, and then drive home. It was so time consuming and such a huge effort. And in a Northern climate, from November through March, very, very unappealing.
The Captain and I did house and dog sit, for a couple of winters fairly recently, for a nice couple who winter in Mesa, AZ, and they have an outdoor pool... and we did look after their giant golden-doodle pooch for several days in July one of those years and so were able to splash around in the pool.. but swim? I did try to practice a bit but not on a consistent basis.
But since moving off the sailboat and into this apartment, we have been blessed with a lovely, clean, warm outdoor pool... and it is hardly ever used! It is shared by 2 buildings, each having 13 floors of suites... but we have never run into more than 3 or 4 other people there, and most of the time we have it to ourselves. Joy.
I can put on my bathing suit in the privacy of my own home, cover up, and walk down the hall, open the outside door and go for a swim, dry off and walk back down the hall to my own home, strip, shower and get dressed. Love that.
This is the Summer I am really learning to swim!
We have been going to the pool a few days each week and for the first several times, I just did my usual dog paddling... but really worked at it. And then gently, but assuredly, The Captain started giving me some coaching and some suggestions... and lo and behold I am actually swimming! And I am loving it. And I getting pretty darn good at it. Well, he says I am, and I feel like it is getting easier.
Under the little bridge to a small tanning island in the pool.
At least I am moving myself across the pook without gasping for air and reverting to my dog paddle or flipping over on my back and floating. I am learning the crawl and the backstroke, and when I get really tired, I am doing a sidestroke.
The Captain knows me well enough to be very encouraging and not to critique my technique too severely if he wants me to continue... this is supposed to be fun after all. And he is a great, strong swimmer and enjoys it so much that he wants me to be happy doing it as well.
But I am so loving what this swimming is doing for my body! It is a great aerobic workout, there is not a shred of doubt about that... but it is also a fantastic core workout! My torso is getting leaner and sleeker and I love that. So much. And the shoulders and arms are benefitting too. And I don't hate the suntan either.
I always thought that if I were to ever add an event to a run, it would be biking and I might be interested in a duathlon, But hey, perhaps there is a tri in my future?
What do you think? Do you swim?
Do you suntan? I think I look healthier with a bit of a tan, although these past few years I am making more of an effort to have less sun directly on my face.
That's fantastic! I'm so glad you're enjoying the pool.
My mum had a rule - you do weekly swimming lessons until you get your gold swimming certificate (which involved all sorts including swimming 800m, treading water for a length of time, swimming a length with your clothes on, swimming 5m underwater, etc). I'm so glad because now I'm a real waterbaby.
I grew up with a pool in my backyard and took daily swims for granted. Now, the only time I get to the pool is with my kids; we go down the waterslides, jump in the artificial waves and float on the styrofoam mats. I miss swimming for swimming's sake.
Hmm, maybe I need to take it up again?
P.S. does this mean you'll need to change your blog name to 'eat run sail swim'?
Although I received all "my colors" in swimming growing up...I feel if I ever did a triathlon, it'd be my most difficult phase.
I grew up not too far from Lake Champlain in NY. In fact, we had a beach in our 'hood. We'd spend every day there in the summers as it was the hangout. Me & swimming never got along and then after my parents' divorced, I dumbly jumped in the wrong end of a pool and panicked. I am still working on getting over that. I am thinking about lessons in February so I can do a tri next summer. I love the idea - we'll see how it goes! Good for you for trying to get back at it! I don't tan at all now but of course, when you're outside in the summer, you get color!
Good for you!! It has taken me about 3 years (not swimming consistently) to relearn to swim. I love it.
i love all the pics! i love a nice tan, but the dermatologist has nixed that for me!
good for you for taking the plunge! I too am a dog paddler on my best day. I had to be fished out of a pool at Disney with a large pole by a lifeguard. I wasn't a kid either. Oy.
I am glad you are getting some new swimming skills! I grew up near a river and we were at the beach every day in the summer; we were like little otters. I never remember actually learning how to swim; it just seems like I always knew. I love swimming, anywhere, anytime!
That first black and white picture is classic.
I'm with you, I'm not totally crazy about swimming in the ocean because I don't want my toes to become fish food.


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Home News Brann winger Huseklepp to join Stabaek
Brann winger Huseklepp to join Stabaek
The deal will keep Huseklepp at Stabaek until the end of the 2010 season. Stabaek are still in negotiations with Brann over a transfer fee. Huseklepp's contract with Brann expires at the end of this season.
Husklepp have also been linked with Viking and Lillestrom in recent weeks.
Stabaek sports director Lars Bohinen told TV2 Sporten: "We are very happy he chose to join us.
"He is a Bosman-player, and can join us for free at the end of this season. But we want him to join us as soon as possible. We are in talks with Brann, but the negotiations are difficult. Brann have told us they want to keep him until the end of the season, if they do not get the money they want for him."


Following a packed out show at the Bedford Corn Exchange we are bringing Big Country back to Bedford Esquires for a more intimate club show this time performing the a retrospective career spanning set.
Steeped in a stunning catalogue of proud and stirring hit songs such as 'Fields of Fire', 'Chance', 'In A Big Country' (which sold 2 million), 'East Of Eden' and their biggest UK hit 'Look Away', along with massive albums such 'The Seer', 'Steeltown', 'Peace In Our Time' and the triple Grammy -nominated, 'The Crossing', BIG COUNTRY continue to look beyond the next horizon in 2019.
Big Country formed in 1981 by guitar playing founder members Stuart Adamson and Bruce Watson both native of the band's hometown Dunfermline in Scotland. Initially driven by a shared vision of widescreen guitar melody, harmony and lyric, the classic Big Country sound was further enhanced later that summer by the arrival of drummer Mark Brzezicki and bassist Tony Butler.
The run of success continued throughout the 1980's with the release of the anthemic single 'Wonderland' and the second album 'Steeltown' (1984), which debuted at Number 1 in the UK and contained the hit singles 'East Of Eden, 'Just a Shadow' and 'Where The Rose Is Sown' . In 1985, Big Country appeared at Live Aid in London followed by further successful album releases 'The Seer' (1986, which included the bands biggest UK hit 'Look Away', which also reached Number 1 in the Irish Singles chart) and 'Peace In Our Time' (1988), which saw the band playing the first ever privately promoted gig in Russia at the Moscow Sports Stadium.
Since Stuarts tragic passing Big Country regrouped in 2017 with key members Bruce Watson and Mark Brzezicki and remain leading the charge keeping the bands classic sound alive are on tour as well as Bruce touring with the recently reformed Skids, and rest assured that Bruce Watson and Mark Brzezicki have no plans on slowing down.


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Aston Villa 2012: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Niki Wainwright | 13:30 21/12/12
Looking back over Aston Villa's year, it hasn't been the best for them, but they can take some consolation that it's finishing much better than it started.
I wanted to mention this but it doesn't fit into any of the categories below. Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov was diagnosed with Leukemia in March this year and had to take a break from playing to receive treatment. This was so sad to hear and the world united in support for Petrov. Villa Park did a standing ovation at the Chelsea game. He is making a recovery now, but the whole thing clearly affected the Villa team deeply which shows the strength in the background.
There have been many changes at Villa Park this year and I wonder what 2013 holds for them… but for now let's look at Aston Villa's 2012.
Paul Lambert taking over at Aston Villa as manager, is the best bit of Villa's year. Lambert left Norwich to take over at Villa during the summer and I think there has been definite improvement since he arrived.
Their best game this year, came when they beat Liverpool 3-1. Villa played brilliantly and thoroughly outclassed Brendan Rodger's boys.
Signing Christian Benteke was one of best signings they have made in a few years. Brilliant striker and he has really boosted the team. Now onto the 'bad'.
Form has been one of Villa's bad points this year. From January until the season ended in May, Villa won only 2 games and finished 16th, just points away from relegation. None of them were the dreadful big losses that other teams suffered, but bad form affected Villa in a big way this year. It was their worst home record in 138 years and they had 7 wins in the whole season.
Alex McLeish's complete denial towards the end of the season was also a low point. He just couldn't get his tactics right either and made silly substitutions.
The ugly part to Villa has to be Lambert's refusal to play £24mil Darren Bent. He has been questioned profusely on this matter and still holds that this is the best team to play. Nobody can fathom why he is choosing Jordan Bowery over proven striker Darren Bent, when he has been struggling for goals. There has definitely been a row between these two. Bent got injured and since then, he has been fit, yet he hasn't played much at all. You don't drop your captain and arguably your best player especially when you need them.
Strange decision. Ugly moment.
What's your take? What were Villas' best and worst moments this season?
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