At the time of the Pro Tour in Albuquerque, Ixalan will have been out for well over a month.
This is different than any Pro Tour I've covered since I started doing so a little over five years ago.
It completely changes how the players prepare and approach the format. During the normal Pro Tour schedule, the players have a short amount of time to try to figure out the Draft format while simultaneously sorting out the entire metagame for the Constructed format. It's a daunting task and one that most players would admit they could use more time to complete to their satisfaction.
Part of the excitement for us viewers is based on the fact that these players are working with incomplete information over a short time frame.
It puts a lot of pressure on the players to come up with reasonable assumptions about the formats and then act on them. The ones who do this well tend to win more over the long term, but any given Pro Tour can have a lot of home runs as well as a few strikeouts. This is also why you see so many players team up for testing, even though Magic is largely played individually.
This time around, the players are going to be intimately familiar with the Draft format. Many will have played in Grand Prix Phoenix, some played at the World Championship, and virtually all of them will have far more drafts under their belts than at any other Pro Tour in years.
Many players will have done well over 100 drafts, and there will undoubtedly be some with even more than that.
The baseline preparation for events like this is to figure out which colors and color combinations are the strongest, and then figure out which cards are to be prioritized and which are over- or underperforming. This gives the players a solid starting point when they sit down at the Draft table.
What this doesn't do is give the players a great sense for the intricacies of a Draft format.
The subtle decks that come up one time in fifteen drafts, but are strong when they do. The weird build-around cards that seem like they might be worth it, but you can't quite tell. The off-the-map color pair that just might work.
Often the players just don't have enough information about these cards to really go for it when they sit down and see them in the packs they open.
Sometimes we see players take radical stances on the format in order to try to have a more fixed game plan coming into the tournament.
One example of this in Ixalan was the approach taken by Christian Calcano during Day One of the World Championship. He drafted a hyper-aggressive black-red deck featuring a bunch of one-drops and four copies of Swashbuckling.
This is a high-variance take on the format to be sure, but in the early stages you can often get away with it because your opponents may not be expecting it, and because they haven't sorted out the really good decks in the format yet. This kind of deck tends to either smash the opponent quickly or fall hopelessly on its face.
At Pro Tour Ixalan, the majority of the players will have a strong grasp on the format. This is going to be a refined format full of experts, and it's going to be rough out there. I don't expect the more fragile strategies like the all-in Auras deck to perform very well in a more mature field of drafters.
What Should We Expect to See from the Players?
First, the baseline archetypes are well explored and well understood.
White-Black Vampires, Green-Blue Merfolk, Red-White Aggro (with some Dinosaurs), Blue-Black Pirates, Black-Red Pirates, and Red-Green Dinosaurs are all well-known archetypes that the players will be hoping to fall into.
The tricky part about this format is that it's relatively unforgiving.
We've gotten used to formats where even the "bad" cards are pretty playable.
Limited wasn't always this way. There used to be horrendously unplayable cards in the packs, and some people even used to play them.
As the information about Limited has increased thanks to the popularity of Draft videos, podcasts, articles, and coverage of drafts, the baseline for Limited players has increased. The combination of the average card quality being raised plus the players improving has made it so that even bad Draft decks end up being passable for the most part.
You really have to work hard to get a true train wreck draft deck these days.
That said, Ixalan is a bit different. The dynamic with the format isn't like one we've seen recently, and if you get it wrong, it can go very wrong.
Ixalan is a tribal format, so it's best to be in a tribe. Tribal synergies are how you take a pile of cards and turn it into a fully functional deck.
Here's the catch—not every color pair has a tribe associated with it, and even some of the ones that do are significantly worse than the other options.
Broken down roughly, that means that White-Black Vampires, Blue-Black Pirates, Black-Red Pirates, Red-Green Dinosaurs, Red-White Dinosaurs, and Green-Blue Merfolk are your main archetypes, while White-Green Dinosaurs and Blue-Red Pirates are just okay.
White-blue and black-green don't have any association with any single tribe, though black-green does have two payoff cards for being heavily into the explore mechanic.
In most cases, we are looking at a format that has about six good draftable color pairs, with the other four ranging from hit-or-miss to just plain not good enough.
The means the players are all actively looking to get into their "lane" as soon as possible.
This isn't that different from most Draft formats, except that there are fewer lanes than normal, and if you muck about too long, you could find yourself low on playables since this format is shorter on those as well.
The nature of tribal synergies also plays into this, as some cards that are prized possessions for one deck become nearly unplayable in other decks, even if they share a color.
River Heralds' Boon is one of the best cards in a Merfolk deck, but it's barely playable outside of it. Anointed Deacon is a good finisher for White-Black Vampires, but is basically unplayable outside of that archetype. Otepec Huntmaster is an engine that pumps out haste Dinosaurs if played in the right deck, but Black-Red Pirates doesn't even look at it. Kumena's Speaker and Vineshaper Mystic are both awesome in Green-Blue Merfolk, but nowhere else.
The result of all of this is that the players face a tough decision: Do you stay open to try to find your lane but give up some valuable picks early, or do you commit hard to a known archetype and keep your fingers crossed that it gets there?
Most of the players at the Pro Tour will be doing their best to make the former work, as the upside is high if you can find which colors you are supposed to be in.
The highest possible upside goes to the player who commits the earliest and is in the correct lane, though that requires a fair bit of luck to work out.
The biggest signpost you'll see while watching the Pro Tour coverage is if a player is willing to take a powerful multicolor card early in the draft, or if they prefer to take a less powerful single-color option in order to stay open.
My favorite archetype in the format has been White-Black Vampires. This color combination has all the benefits of the tribal synergies but also has a solid game plan against all the decks you are likely to face in the format. The Vampire deck has a good early game, a good middle game, and a good-enough late game to battle aggressive, midrange, or even control decks (though you won't see many of those at this Pro Tour).
Aggression is still the name of the game, with cards like Territorial Hammerskull, Skulduggery, and River Heralds' Boon really coming into their own over the course of the early part of the format.
I heard a piece of advice from soon-to-be Hall of Famer (in fact he will be inducted at a ceremony shortly before this very tournament!), fantastic Limited mind, and all-around great guy Martin Jůza that I think is particularly relevant in this format and for this Pro Tour.
He said, "When you are debating between two close picks, take the cheaper one."
It's a super simple guideline, but it's often correct—and in a format that can be as fast as this one, getting on the board early (whether to attack or to block) can be the difference between losing and winning the game.
If you like drama, you're going to want to tune in to the drafts at Pro Tour Ixalan, and you're going to want to fasten your seatbelt! The players are going to be put in a spot where they must make critical decisions early in the draft that will play a big part in determining if they draft a sweet 10/10 or a total dud.
The good news? We get to watch it all unfold in front of our very eyes!


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'Saga #38' Is Devastatingly Dramatic In the Best Possible Way
An epic, exotic space opera delivers a dramatic impact for the ages.
By Jack Fisher / 29 September 2016
When it comes to epic space operas, an entire generation of sci-fi fans is at a disadvantage. They live in a world where it seems that the only games in town are either Star Wars or Star Trek. Between the box office returns of Star Trek: Beyond and the glut of toys from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, there's this flawed impression that there's no room for more space operas. Brian K. Vaughan is out to prove that notion wrong and Saga keeps finding ways to reinforce that proof.
There are few non-superhero-basic stories that garner all the right praise for all the right reasons. Saga proves that great comics need not involve superhero civil wars, constant retcons and reboots, or sterility plagues. It can simply be an epic journey between two lovers from different worlds. That it occurs in an alien world with exotic creatures, including an entire race of humanoids with TVs for heads, is just a nice bonus.
Saga is unique in its structure in that it undergoes various twists and turns. There are times when it focuses on certain characters and side-plots more than others, but resists the temptation to create a spin-off series that would further complicate the narrative. That's a temptation that Marvel and DC Comics are all too eager to succumb to these days. Some plots, however, resonate more than others and help bring out the best in Saga.
The narrative of Saga #38 takes it a step further by setting up a new dimension of drama and capping it off with the kind of emotional gut punch that lingers for weeks. Saga gains much of its strength from heavy drama. Whether it's Marko and Alana being separated from their daughter or adorable furry creatures getting horribly maimed, Vaughan makes a concerted effort to leave a dramatic scar on the audience. The scar left by Saga #38 is sure to fester for quite some time.
The stage for this impact is set with a familiar situation. Marko and Alana are on the run again, trying to protect their daughter, Hazel, from a long list of unsavory and exotic characters. They end up stranded on Phang, a comet that also happens to be one of the many war zones in this exotic world. In a series where trees fly and TVs count as heads, this setting feels perfectly appropriate.
Like many other warzones in Saga, this one has its share of civilians turned refugees. It's easy to sympathize with these characters and not just because the real world has its share of refugee issues. These refugees also happen to be a race of small, furry woodland-like creatures with the sad eyes of a panda. Even the most ardent xenophobe can't deny the impact of such inherent cuteness.
The presence of cuddly, furry creatures who also happen to be war refugees add some new dynamics to the narrative. They don't just become part of Alana and Marko's struggle, they convey a powerful sentiment, helping those ravaged by war. Marko frames it as a lesson to his daughter about helping others, but it's a lesson that everyone of any age can appreciate.
In addition to conveying the real-world lessons that too few heed, Saga #38 uses this new situation to develop Hazel in an important way. For a good chunk of Saga's narrative, she's just the adorable half-breed child stuck between two worlds trying to tear her family apart. Like every adorable child, though, there will be times when that youthful purity gives way to being a little brat.
Hazel, who finally makes some new friends with the refugees, lets this moment come at the worst possible time. As many kids learn at some point in their lives, making new friends can sometimes drive old friends away. In this case, that old friend is Izabel, who has been her ghost / babysitter since she was a baby. This helps set up the dramatic impact that makes Saga #38 a true testament to its admittedly bloated genre.
What happens to Izabel is very much a "Luke, I am your father" type moment, albeit from a different angle. There's no bitter fight or epic light-sabre battle. Instead, there's a tragedy in play, one that begins innocently enough and then goes horribly wrong. It gains even greater weight when Izabel makes it clear how loyal she is to Marko, Alana, and their family. She credits them with showing her a universe that she never got to see in life. That makes what happens to her truly devastating in terms of drama.
The impact isn't just felt by the audience. It's felt by Hazel, too. It's very much a shared impact, one that preys on the connections that these characters have made with one another. It lacks the gratuitous violence and bold callousness that Game of Thrones uses to make an impact. What it lacks in blood though, Saga #38 more than makes up for in heart.
That heart is, by far, the greatest strength of Saga #38 and Saga as a whole. There are other elements at work within the narrative, but some of them are muted. Side-plots involving Gwendolyn and The Will don't progress by much, but at the very least, their presence reaffirms their relevance. It ensures that they are still part of a larger narrative that's hard to keep up with at times, but that's appropriate because the promise of more dramatic impacts makes the added scrutiny feel worth it.
If the true success of any space opera is its ability to inject heart into exotic sci-fi settings, then Saga is already wildly successful. It makes it so easy to develop an attachment and fondness for each character. Saga #38 further supplements these elements by making it feel personal. It may not be personal enough to inspire sequels, prequels, and its own rides at Disney World, but it's well on its way.
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Chris Shimojima and Lev "Ljova" Zhurbin
"Do Not Fear Mistakes:" Meet the Artists Behind "Signal Strength," the NYC WiFi Orchestra
Art & Literature, Arts & Culture, Music, Society & Culture
Statements from the filmmaker and composer behind "Signal Strength," one of the most exciting compositions of the year.
Alan Ziegler on the Origins of the Prose Poem
Alan Ziegler
Art & Literature, Arts & Culture, History
Alan Ziegler, award-winning author of several books of short prose, describes the history of this intriguing literary form, his preferred style.
How Picasso's Guernica Has Shaped Our Understanding of Creativity
Art & Literature, Arts & Culture, Philosophy
Guernica is one of the most famous anti-war statements of the 20th century. By looking at Picasso's sketches, researchers have been able to provide insights into the inner workings of Picasso's artistic process, uncovering the hidden characteristics of creativity.
A Taiwanese Independence Activist's Homecoming: My Great-Uncle's Story
Eva Lou
Writer Eva Lou explores the history of her great-uncle, Taiwanese independence activist Lo Fu-Chen, and how important memoirs have shaped Taiwan's national and political identity.
Reporting From the Kingdom: An Interview with The Wall Street Journal's Karen Elliott House
Jayne Amelia Larson
Art & Literature, Arts & Culture, Government, Society & Culture
In this exclusive interview, long-time Wall Street Journal editor and author Karen Elliott House speaks with writer Jayne Amelia Larson on how being a woman gained her unparalleled access to the lives of women in Saudi Arabia. She also provides insights on a life in journalism at a time when women were a relative anomaly in the newsroom.
Annoying Song Stuck in Your Head and Don't Know Why? Here's Your Answer
Georgia Floridou
Art & Literature, Arts & Culture, Ask Me Anything, Psychology, Science, Science & Medicine, Society & Culture
Ever wondered why you can't get a commercial jingle out of your head or why some songs are easier on your ears than others? Now you've got your answers. We opened the floor to our Hippo readers and in this, our second Ask Me Anything installment, a researcher on music, mind, and brain, Georgia Floridou, takes on your most pressing questions.
Maids in Mecca—Not Quite…: An Analysis of Saudi Arabia's Culture of Servitude
For Saudi royal servants life isn't as glamorous as that of their employers: writer and actress Jayne Amelia Larson, author of Driving the Saudis, examines the inequalities of working behind gilded bars.


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Bodi World
"Play as this dumb dog, Bodi, and sniff all the interesting spots in the park on his daily walk. Pee and poop all over the place and bark at large dogs. Go home when you're done and never stop being annoying. It is literally Bodi's World."
Peter O'Neal
Behind Bodi World
A short, indie game made in 4 weeks by Peter O'Neal (programming, music, sound) and Michelle Ramirez (art, concept, several character voices). As the first game we've ever created, we tested game possibilities with a tight deadline of four weeks. We had a big idea and no real understanding of capabilities. Before starting we started, we weren't sure if we could make an object move across the screen, make a sound happen on cue, or scroll across a large playing field. We learned a lot in four weeks and successfully accomplished those goals and more!
Coded using C++ in Visual Studio 2019 with the SFML graphics and audio library. Music created using MixCraft 8 and original sounds recorded with an ancient Blue Snowball mic and edited using Audacity.
One evening while playing Gimby, I was inspired to use my illustrative skillset to make a small-scale game of a similar nature. I loved the DIY & silly attitude of the game, and I knew I could create something similar.
Every evening, we walk our 11-year-old Corgi, Bodi around the park. It is hell. What would take a normal dog 10 minutes to complete the loop, can easily take Bodi 45 minutes. He walks slowly, takes hundreds of breaks, sniffs every bush, pees while walking, barks at big dogs, walks up to strangers to get a pet. I wanted to bring this joy to others by creating a game where the player gets to be Bodi.
Visual Aesthetic
I have a lot of illustration experience with watercolor and wax crayons, and I wanted to bring those soft, sweet textures to this game. Below are the first sketches of the game starting with basic ideation building up to a color scheme.
Initial rough sketches of Bodi World and how the dog will move.
Sketches to figure out the spatial dimensions of the course.
Final sketches of the course with key color scheme in place.
Once the color scheme and general theme of the game were finalized, I set to work illustrating every visual aspect of the game. Originally, I believed this would be a quick process, but I learned that it takes a lot of time. Nearly four weeks were spent illustrating each character, prop, and animal for the game. We decided mid-project to give every character a small-animation element, meaning, a need to create two or three versions of one character. Below are the final illustrations used in the game but in their original sketchbook pages.
After scanning the images, I used Photoshop to crop and edit the images to create the animation feel. For example, the black dog's tail wagging, the statue winking, the old woman walking.
With the Photoshop mini-animation completed, I carefully organized the sprites to one PNG document to be officially uploaded to the game.
The game is currently available for download on Itch.io for Windows. Unzip the files and click on the exe file to start. As of today, Bodi World has 79 downloads.
Two days after the release of the game, Terrorose, an independent game reviewer, recorded a playthrough and their reaction. We did not sponsor this review, however, we are lucky for such a positive, and nice review! Plus, it's a great way to see what Bodi World is all about if you're unable to download the game.
Terrorrose said Bodi World is, "A fun game to play. Makes me laughs a lot. Great the way it is."
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Graduate demographer and undergraduate at the Belgrade Polytechnic Academy at the Department of Industrial Design. Since 2008 working as a teaching assistant at the test case, design basics. Among the selected Student 2007 in the Centre for Development of graphic and visual arts participated in a workshop where experimenting various graphics techniques. In 2006 under the supervision of Professor Aleksandra Šaranovic and Žolt Kovač made a performance called ''Drawing class''. Participates in numerous student exhibitions, competitions, among them the mixer 2009 and 2010 and the competition of Czech Design Center ''Young packaging 2007'', where the finalists work as ''flip & slide cd case'', participate in exhibitions in the Czech Republic and Poland. 2008th she started to work in the company ''Hemel'' of marketing as a designer on the tasks in the field industrial, graphic, web and interior design. As a freelance designer working with numerous clients such as Tehnomarket, Technomobile, Nevena-Leskovac, Economic Advisor - Audit, MB Gas Oil, Dunav Auto and many others. Is currently employed as a designer at the company IDEA.


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Numerous Military Family Quality of Life Bills Pass in 2021 Legislative Session Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth, who is the Chairman of the Alabama Military Stability Commission, and the Alabama Legislature understand that Military Quality of Life issues are very important for [...]
The Alabama Military Stability Foundation Designates Military Family Liaison
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The Alabama Military Stability Foundation is proud to announce the creation of the Alabama Military Family Liaison position within its Heroes Welcome Initiative. The Foundation has appointed Jennifer Holliday, a military spouse and entrepreneur, as the first Alabama Military Family Liaison. [...]
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Lt. Gov Ainsworth Recognized for Support of Military Families
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Houston Indymedia: Gaza Redux
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THE MICHAEL SLATE SHOW
Michael Slate
Wrongful Convictions
"Convicting the Innocent & Robo War in Gaza"
Brandon L. Garrett, author of "Convicting the Innocent: Where Criminal Prosecutions Go Wrong," and Professor at the University of Virginia Law School, talks about the cases of 250 people who were exonerated by DNA evidence after spending an average of 13 years in prison, including 17 who were on Death Row. Garrett reveals that these wrongful convictions were not exceptions but the result of practices that the courts rely on every day.
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A Critical Ear 2009-12-17
Andrew Ó Baoill
We discuss some 'dear colleague' letters (dealing with Gaza) being circulated by US Representatives, we talk about the surge in Afghanistan, and upcoming Haitian elections. Note: Bob will be in Palestine from Dec 27, so we plan to bring coverage from there during his trip.
Shorter show than usual, weighing in at just over 22 minutes. Hope it might still be of use to some of you. Also - if you do make use of it, I'd appreciate being told (though notice isn't required for non-commercial broadcast use).
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Interview with Members of the Gaza Mental Health Foundation and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
What's Left, WMBR, Cambridge, MA
We try to break some mainstream media myths on the Israel's offensive in Gaza, by interviewing Nancy Murray, founder of the Gaza Mental Health Foundation, and Omar Badarr, Executive Director at the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee of Massachusetts. For more information on both organizations, please visit:
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Report on Protest in Boston at Israeli Consulate in Solidarity with Gaza
Sofia Jarrin
Emotions ran high in Boston last night during a protest at the Israeli Consulate dealing with Israel's attacks on Gaza. Two groups, one in support of Gaza and one in support of Israel, were present in equal numbers and kept shouting or chanting their point of view across the street.
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The Senate has irrepressibly endorsed extensive defense policy bill that would put $700 billion into the military placing the U.S. armed forces on track for a budget significant than the decade-plus wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Senate moved the legislation by an 89-8 vote. The estimates allows $700 billion in military disbursements for the budget year that commences Oct. 1, enlarges U.S. missile defenses as an answer to the North Korea's ever increasing malevolence and does not permit surfeit military bases to be closed.
The 1,215-page measure flouts a number of White House grievances but President Donald Trump hasn't intimidated to veto it. The bill assists him in commemorate a vow to reconstruct an American military that he said had expended on former President Barack Obama's watch.
Senator John McCain, R-Ariz and distinct national security hawks have persevered that the military are at a probability of losing their advantage in the battle without an unexpected incursion of money to mend shortcomings in training and equipment.
A high spirited McCain, the Armed Services Committee chairman, deplored the limits inflicted on military disbursement by both Democrats and Republicans. He reiterated the impulsiveness training catastrophes and crashes can be associated with budget cuts.
McCain said that many of our men and women in uniform are being eliminated in completely avoidable training mishaps and customary operations than by our rivals in the battle field. The fury is missing as is the seriousness of dealing with this problem.


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Massive Huddersfield Town Centre Blueprint Is Unveiled
Thursday, June 27th, 2019 12:00am
It is being heralded as "an exemplar of urban renaissance."
And indeed the wholesale recreation of the heart of Huddersfield will bear witness to the most transformative re-imagining of the town centre for half a century.
The 116-page Huddersfield Blueprint, unveiled today (June 26), seeks to link the opposite ends of the town, re-brand the railway station as a Gateway to Huddersfield, open up St George's Square and create a cultural hub at the very heart of the town centre.
The ambitious ten-year plan may involve the demolition of shops around the Piazza to create a park and the remodelling of the area to create a combined museum, art gallery, library and live music venue.
Launching the plan Clr Shabir Pandor, Leader of Kirklees Council, said: "We're ambitious for Huddersfield town centre and for the whole of Kirklees and planning is underway to regenerate our other town centres."
The overall project, described as "a decade of ambition", could cost as much as £250 million.
The project is expected be funded by the council, which has already committed £70m, along with national government, private investors and West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
It sets out to formulate "a recognisable brand" for Huddersfield that embraces high street retailers, a strong market presence and the enhancement of public space.
By far the biggest element of the blueprint is focused on the area around Queensgate Market, the nearby University of Huddersfield, Lawrence Batley Theatre and Kingsgate with its new nine-screen cinema.
Options for the market, which was opened in 1970 and received Grade II listed status in 2005, include a library, art gallery and museum space, or as events space.
The adjacent Market Hall car park could be demolished and replaced with a hotel/conference centre, apartments or a new car park with the building linking in to the re-imagined market hall.
Removing buildings entirely to open up the Queen Street Corridor, tied in to the downgrading of the A62 by St Paul's Concert Hall, is one of a number of "bold interventions" mooted in the scheme.
It is described by planners as "a once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity.
What else is happening?
Under what it calls its Transformational Plan Kirklees Council intends to:
Re-design the "Station Gateway" by opening up Huddersfield Station and linking to the vacant St George's railway warehouse via a walkway
Explore opportunities for living in the town centre, and appeal to young professionals commuting to larger neighbouring centres
Create a live music space within the town centre
Open up 16 historic town centre yards to attract niche retailers, specialist or draft businesses
Create restaurants within the Open Market
Landscape the green space within the footprint of St Peter's Church
Turn the Post Office and adjoining depot into housing
Consolidating the Civic Quarter and to free up space to "radically reconsider" the area for housing
Improve and pedestrianise the area around the bus station.
The Station Gateway would include a new "iconic" western entrance to Huddersfield Rail Station, a new platform and a link to the railway warehouse, which is earmarked for apartments, offices or a hotel. There could also be a 400-space car park.
The council says it is committed to seeing the George Hotel, which faces onto St George's Square, brought back into use.
The neighbouring Estate Buildings are earmarked for restoration as housing or offices, with retail on the ground floor.
Clr Peter McBride, Deputy Leader of Kirklees Council and Cabinet Member for Economy, said: "Huddersfield is a remarkable place to live, work and invest but it has even more potential.
"With this Blueprint for the town centre, we're aiming high.
"Huddersfield will be a family-friendly town centre that attracts people from far and wide with its famous Cultural Heart, a place with theatre, art, music and more all in one place."
He called the Huddersfield Blueprint "our vision for the future of the town centre" but said it was vital that it was shaped by local people.
The plans are subject to a three-month consultation and engagement period, which will begin in the coming weeks. The plans can be read here: www.kirklees.gov.uk/HuddersfieldBlueprint
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Highways officers have explained why work to a busy junction will take up to 15 months.
Major M62 Works Now Complete
Drivers can look forward to a clearer run to work now that work on two busy junctions in West Yorkshire has been completed.
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using System;
using System.Threading;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using Marten;
using Marten.Schema;
using Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection;
using Microsoft.Extensions.Hosting;

namespace CoreTests.Examples;

internal static class Program
{
    public static IHostBuilder CreateHostBuilder(string[] args)
    {
        throw new NotImplementedException();
    }
}

public class InitialDataSamples
{
    public static async Task use_testing_data()
    {
        #region sample_using_InitializeMartenWith

        // Use the configured host builder for your application
        // by calling the Program.CreateHostBuilder() method from
        // your application

        // This would be slightly different using WebApplicationFactory,
        // but the IServiceCollection mechanisms would be the same
        var hostBuilder = Program.CreateHostBuilder(Array.Empty<string>());

        // Add initial data to the application's Marten store
        // in the test project
        using var host = await hostBuilder
            .ConfigureServices(services =>
            {
                services.InitializeMartenWith<MyTestingData>();

                // or

                services.InitializeMartenWith(new MyTestingData());
            }).StartAsync();

        // The MyTestingData initial data set would be applied at
        // this point
        var store = host.Services.GetRequiredService<IDocumentStore>();

        // And in between tests, maybe do this to wipe out the store, then reapply
        // MyTestingData:
        await store.Advanced.ResetAllData();

        #endregion
    }
}

#region sample_MyTestingData

public class MyTestingData: IInitialData
{
    public Task Populate(IDocumentStore store, CancellationToken cancellation)
    {
        // TODO -- add baseline test data here
        return Task.CompletedTask;
    }
}

#endregion


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José Carbajo Martinez
Director, Financial, Private Sector & Sustainable Development Department
José Carbajo Martinez is Director of IEG's Financial, Private Sector and Sustainable Development Department. His expertise encompasses the appraisal of investment projects, infrastructure Public-Private partnerships (PPPs), IFI results frameworks, and project and policy evaluation
José has over 30 years of professional experience in academia and international financial institutions (IFIs). His expertise encompasses the appraisal of investment projects, infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), IFI results frameworks, and project and policy evaluation
Prior to joining IEG, José was Associate Director at Frontier Economics, a European private economics consulting firm, where he advised private clients, such as HSBC and the European Venture Capital Association (EVCA), and regional IFIs, such as Asian Development Bank, European Investment Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and Inter-American Development Bank. His work has focused on economic growth (e.g., exploring the links between sectors of the economy, such as water and private equity, and growth); assessing country growth strategies; designing IFI results frameworks; evaluating private sector participation in infrastructure (including municipal and environmental infrastructure projects in Central and Eastern Europe and PPP investments in Latin America); and evaluating the impact of financing instruments such as SME loan securitization guarantees.
During 1990-1995, José worked in the Transport Division of The World Bank on projects, policies and strategies related to transport infrastructure and the environment, with a focus on Latin America. In 1996, José joined the Office of the Chief Economist of the EBRD where he designed methods to appraise and monitor the transition impact and risks of EBRD projects in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. He also worked in the Infrastructure Banking Department, designing EBRD infrastructure strategies and policies related to private sector participation in infrastructure.
José holds MSc and PhD degrees in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a Licenciatura en Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales from the University of Valencia, Spain.
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Did the government really just buy our votes with our money?
This week, the federal government in its pre-election budget did something they always do; produce smoke and mirrors and buy your votes with your own money. The question is, why do Canadians fall for this strategy every single time? The Wynne government did it with rent control and now the federal liberals are at it again.
The CMHC will give first-time home buyers who make $120,000 annually or less a no interest loan of 5% to go towards their down payment. The buyer must be able to match it with 5%. The buyer will pay back the loan when they sell the house proportionally to the new market value of the house. CMHC will give you 10% if you purchase a pre-construction condo.
With the CMHC 5% assistance program, you can only have a mortgage that represents 4-times your income.
The government has increased the RRSP withdrawal amount from $25,000 to $35,000. This is for first time home buyers but can also be used by those who are divorced or separated from a common-law spouse.
All of this money must be repaid at some point. When you take out a loan from your RRSP, you must pay it back in equal installments over the next 15 years. So now, the government has given a first-time buyer an increased bill hanging over their heads for the next 15 years. These first-time home buyers will already have their new mortgage payments, property taxes, maintenance fees (if it's a condo) and utilities. So, allowing them to get further in debt doesn't seem very helpful to me.
What the government should have done was to increase the amortization of a mortgage from 25 years to 30 or 35 years.
This would have allowed home buyers to decrease their monthly costs. Yes, they would pay more interest in the long run but it's still worth it. The new plan with the CMHC means that Canadian tax payers are picking up the tab. We have a deficit and the Liberal government has committed Canadians to adding to that deficit. Extending the amortization would lower the expenses of homeowners and not come out of the pockets of the Canadian taxpayer.
Then, of course, there is the stress test. The government could have reduced the Stress Test given that we are most likely going into a recessionary period where rates will most likely decrease or remain flat. The government created the stress test where prospective home owners would have to qualify for a mortgage at a higher rate when rates were on their way up. This was to make sure that homeowners would still be able to afford their house in a market where rates are rising.
The economic future has now changed, as it often happens in cyclical markets. Interest rates will most likely be coming down or remaining flat. Thanks to Bill Morneau, we are "stressing" home buyers out unnecessarily.
With the CMHC matching program, you could have a max mortgage of $480,000 (4 X $120,000, assuming you make $120,000). A mortgage in Toronto or Vancouver of only $480,000? Again, that's assuming that your household income is $120,000. What if it's $100,000 or less? Your max mortgage amount would be $400,000 or less. You really won't be purchasing a condo or a house in the Greater Toronto Area for that amount either.
didn't use the program and give CMHC a portion of their profits when they sell.
exposed to the housing market.
Reducing the Stress Test would have helped more buyers get into all of the markets across Canada, including Toronto and Vancouver. The government created the Stress Test to slow down the markets in Toronto and Vancouver, but resulted in slowing down the real estate market across Canada in all areas. The current matching program may help buyers in much smaller markets but does very little for those in Toronto and Vancouver. The government really needs to go back to the drawing board on this one and figure out how they can create change for all home buyers in all markets without inadvertently affecting certain towns and cities.
Does this put more buyers in the market who could presumably drive real estate prices up higher? Maybe the government needs to stay out of the market's way and start to unwind some of its regulations like the stress test and the 25-year amortization time for mortgages to truly help people.


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Taylor Swift – Change
And it's a sad picture, the final blow hits you
Somebody else gets what you wanted again and
You know it's all the same, another time and place
Repeating history and you're getting sick of it
But I believe in whatever you do
And I'll do anything to see it through
Because these things will change
Can you feel it now?
These walls that they put up to hold us back will fall down
It's a revolution, the time will come
For us to finally win
And we'll sing hallelujah, we'll sing hallelujah
So we've been outnumbered
Raided and now cornered
It's hard to fight when the fight ain't fair
We're getting stronger now
Find things they never found
They might be bigger
But we're faster and never scared
You can walk away, say we don't need this
But there's something in your eyes
Says we can beat this
Tonight we'll stand, get off our knees
Fight for what we've worked for all these years
And the battle was long, it's the fight of our lives
But we'll stand up champions tonight
It was the night things changed
Can you see it now?
These walls that they put up to hold us back fell down
It's a revolution, throw your hands up
'Cause we never gave in
And we'll sing hallelujah, we sang hallelujah
Lyrics submitted by Rafael Moliv
"Change" as written by Taylor Swift
Change song meanings
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General CommentTo me, this song is about any struggle. Anything in your life people are telling you you can't do, or you can't survive, this is the song that proves everyone wrong. This is about not giving up, no matter how many people pull you down and say you can't win this, you can't even fight the battle. It's the ultimate inspirational song. Just listening to it makes me feel like I can do anything and prove the whole world wrong.
I haven't heard a song like that in a while
brunettxbabexoon November 24, 2008 Link
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General CommentI absolutely love this song. I've gone back and read the lyrics a lot of times, and hate to say it, but the first time I read/listened to the lyrics I did indeed think about a guy. That sucks, I feel like such a girl for that, I know! But ultimately I think that this song is about giving strength and belief to someone that you know is capable of doing so much more than imaginable, that just can't find what you see in themselves. Its about lending your faith to someone who's trying to prevail in a situation against all odds. Everyone and everything is telling them that 'no, you can't do this'. Every logical answer points in the direction of 'no'. And they believe it. Despite everything you know, you have every confidence in this person. This is something they want; something they need... and you know that they can do it. Whether it be about a relationship that everything/one is against... so much so that one parter no longer has confidence in the relationship, but the other reassures them, and knows that they can get passed everyone that disapproves(which was my first interpitation of this song... but I doubt thats what this song was written about... but it very well could be actually, considering how many of her songs are about guys) or about getting out of where you are, and living out the life you want, or maybe just a personal battle within... this song is about being strong through another person, and finding inner strength.
shastton August 12, 2008 Link
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General CommentI think this song means to fight off all of the evil in your life and to put your wall down that keeps you protected from the outside world and to fight the war of evil, hate, drugs, sex, alchohol, and heark breaks. I am going to sing this song with my singing group because I belive in this song. It's staring a revolution and singing halleiujah.
taylorswiftfan1on June 04, 2009 Link
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General CommentThis song helped me through some rough times - thankfully I always had my very best friend in those times too. I owe her alot!
This song is about LIFE.
People get what you want and you hate it, right? It gets you down sometimes. It's all the same, it's happened before - repeating history and your getting sick of it! But you and your friends know that things will change. It wont always be this way. People have turned against you, and yeah, it isn't great, but you know you can beat this. Things will change, you can feel it. The walls that they built up to block you out of the world, you knock them down. It's a revolution. And it feels amazing. You know its coming. All the bad stuff you've had to go through will be 'forgotten' and you'll be able to be free.
HaHson August 23, 2009 Link
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Song MeaningThis song for Taylor is about her record label, but it doesn't have to be just about that for everyone. That's what's so great about Taylor- she can write a song and you can fit it into whatever situation you're in. This song is about for one thing, having hope and faith in something. Having hope, faith, determination, and never giving up on something you need or want is what this song is about. It's about never giving up on something you can't live without, no matter how hard it is or how long it takes to get there. I think this song was written to give people hope and to day "follow your dreams and never, ever let go." In the end, it says that they got what they wanted because they never gave in. She's basically saying that if you keep your mind on what you need and go for it, you're going to win in the end, even if it wasn't what you wanted in the end. Everything happens for a reason, even if you don't know it right away. But never give up or lose hope.
songsareawesomeon May 08, 2011 Link
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My OpinionThis is such an empowering song. From seeing people struggle to start a business or protesting with the Occupy movement, from fighting for social, environmental and economic justice to combating stereotypes and achieving milestones in education, it's about overcoming obstacles and working so hard for the change you want to see in the world.
jojoinpink54on May 18, 2012 Link
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General CommentKeep going and you'll make it and also dont stop believing. I love this.
WannabePunkEmoKidon July 14, 2010 Link
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General Commentthis song reminds me of the autism legislation that my state of wisconsin is trying to pass. it reminds me of my lil brother with autism. beautiful song.
$yd-nayy2130on September 13, 2008 Link
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I know exactly what you mean,
my brother also has autism and when I first heard this song it reminded me of my brother!
It is a very beautiful song!
Flag Nikki--xoxoon January 28, 2009
General CommentThis song totally reminds me of "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld.
Anyway, it is an amazing song. This is one of my favorite Taylor Swift songs. It's so inspirational. It makes me want to make a difference in the world. =]
Peace, love, and music,
AnnabelleMarieon April 29, 2009 Link
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General CommentIt's about walls coming down, but for some they never do. They can't. It's simply too large of a risk. And it's scary. It's felt as a threat. Good song.
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Immortalized in the Steven Spielberg film "Schindler's List", Oskar Schindler's factory is a place to learn about the plight of Polish Jews in World War II. Experience Krakow City from World War 2.
Learn the story of Kraków during World War II at Schindler's Factory Museum
Trace the story of the industrialist who saved more than 1,000 lives
Compare the history of World War II with everyday life in Nazi-occupied Kraków
See original artifacts from the time and hear stories of Kraków's residents
Journey back to the dark days of World War II and learn the inspiring story of Oskar Schindler at Oskar Schindler's Factory Museum. Enter a modern museum devoted to the wartime experiences of the 5-year Nazi occupation of Poland during World War II. Located in the former enamel factory of the industrialist who famously saved the lives of over 1,000 people during the Holocaust, the site and story were brought into the limelight by Steven Spielberg's 1993 Oscar-winning movie 'Schindler's List.' Still on the site of the original administrative building of the factory on Lipowa Street, the museum tells the individual histories of Kraków's wartime inhabitants, the fate of the Jews and the city's underground resistance to the Nazi occupation. See archival documents and photographs of the time, and listen to radio and film recordings that bring the story to life. Admire period artifacts and marvel at the dynamic multimedia installations in the museum.
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Q: GetAttribute in Selenium VBA for style I am working on selenium in VBA and I have stored a variable"post" to store all the occurrences of a specific element like that
Dim post As Object

Set post = .FindElementsByCss("#DetailSection1")
Dim i As Long
For i = 1 To post.Count
    Debug.Print post.Item(i).getAttribute("style")
Next i

I need to extract the style value from the elements
<div id="DetailSection1" style="z-index:3;clip:rect(0px,746px,32px,0px);top:228px;left:0px;width:746px;height:32px;">
</div>

Also I need to print in the immediate window the innerHTML and when I used getAttribute("innerHTML"), it doesn't work for me
Any ideas

A: getAttribute("style") should work but you have to induce a waiter for the element to be present/visible within the HTML DOM.
Debug.Print post.Item(i).getAttribute("style")

Precisely, to extract value of the style attributes from the elements you can use the getCssValue() method as follows:
Debug.Print post.Item(i).getCssValue("z-index")
Debug.Print post.Item(i).getCssValue("top")
Debug.Print post.Item(i).getCssValue("left")
Debug.Print post.Item(i).getCssValue("width")
Debug.Print post.Item(i).getCssValue("height")

getAttribute("innerHTML")
get_attribute("innerHTML") can be used to read the innerHTML or the text within any node / WebElement

You can find a detailed discussion in Difference between text and innerHTML using Selenium

References
You can find a couple of relevant discussions in:

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*How to get child property value of a element property using selenium webdriver, NUnit and C#

*How can I verify text is bold using selenium on an angular website with C#

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George's Quest for a National Single Tax: The Land Value Income Tax (LVIT)
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Join us for this new series of lectures on George's quest for the "perfect tax."
In less than two years after Henry George first began publishing his weekly newspaper The Standard in January 1887, he begins recording a drive (in November 1888) to replace state-wide enforcement of the single tax with a uniform national single tax governed by Congress. This series of lectures and discussions chronicles that national drive from its inception, until after the 16th Amendment is ratified in 1913, which is when the national movement and the land value income tax (LVIT) should've resumed, after a major setback caused by the Supreme Court in 1895, but never did.
Session 1: Formation of the National Movement
• National Enrollment Committee
• First National Single Tax Conference
• Platform of the Single Tax League of the United States
• Required Adoption of the Platform
Session 2: Shearman Proposes "A Just and Practicable Income Tax" to the 53th Congress
• Final Months of The Standard
• Unauthorized Alteration of the 1890 Platform
• Ways and Means Subcommittee on Internal Revenue
• The LVIT is Law for 7 Months, Then Ruled Unconstitutional
Session 3: Shearman's Temporary Return to the Statewide LVT Becomes Georgism's Permanent Solution
• Shearman's Response to the Ruling in Pollock v. Farmers' Loan (1895)
• A Fully Restored 1890 Platform Starts an Effort to Return to the National Campaign
• Louis Post and Joseph Fels Try to Restore the LVIT after Ratification of the 16th Amendment
• The Four Modern Land-Gain Income Taxes that Remain Relevant Today
The instructor: Richard DiMare is a graduate of Boston College and the Massachusetts School of Law, and has been a licensed Massachusetts attorney since 2006. He is interested in only one area of law, that which helps wage-earners, both white and blue-collar, to claim a property right in their wages, thus beginning the long-overdue process of shifting the tax burden away from wages and onto unearned incomes and large estates. Richard's interest in this area of law likely developed from his background in the commercial fishing and seafood industries, witnessing many workers fighting for survival wages, then being taxed on those wages, while passive receivers of unearned incomes were increasingly under-taxed, or not taxed at all.
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It seems like everyone who saw my Christmas gifts to Brandy and Beka went gaga, wanting to know where I got such cute custom ornaments. The answer: Hamer & Clay.
They aren't just ornaments, they're art. Completely custom pieces handcrafted to order – with whatever exact details you want – means that these are lifelong keepsakes. Don't want to reserve them for just Christmas time? Don't worry, Kelsey will soon be offering magnets too! Your horse could live on your refrigerator year round (I know they'd rather live IN it, but ON it is cool too). She can also do just about any other animal, including dogs and cats. With prices starting at only $16, you might as well order one to represent every animal in your life.
Since H&C had to close 2014 orders early due to high demand, right now Kelsey is running a 15% off coupon on Hamer & Clay's Etsy page for all orders over $20. The code is SORRY2014, and is redeemable until March 1, 2015. She is also in the midst of rolling out a brand new website at http://hamerandclay.com so keep an eye on that! If you want to look through tons and tons of pictures of her work, follow Hamer & Clay on facebook. Kelsey runs periodic giveaways through her facebook page as well! If you want to order some as Christmas presents, the sooner the better – she books up earlier and earlier every year. And it's no wonder, with such beautiful and affordable pieces. Her detail work is just incredible.
Kelsey was kind enough to take time out of her busy schedule to answer some questions about herself and Hamer & Clay!
1)When did you start this business?
2) How many employees are there in your company?
entered my late teens to early twenties.One November day in 2011, I got the unmistakable urge to play with clay again, and thought; hmm I should revisit those old trophies I used to do. That was it, the ball got rolling and it's been rolling slowly and steadily from then on.
4) What is your background in horses and art?
level, obtaining a Bachelors Degree from Emily Carr University.
months when all three jobs really pick up.
and is active in our etsy shop.There are a few new products in the works for 2015, including fridge magnets and a special edition limited run of 10-20 for the 2015 holiday season.
So order early, order many, enjoy your discount and pack your tree with all your favorite faces next Christmas! Thanks Kelsey for being so easy to work with… I ordered 7 ornaments and was beyond picky and specific about really tiny details. Not only was she very accommodating, she completely nailed it with every single one. Each one arrived beautifully packaged and they were such a joy to give to friends.
Time for me to order some of my own horses!
After seeing how good the ones you ordered turned out, I've made it a mission to get Simon and the 3 dogs done before Christmas next year. She does a fabulous job!
i gaze lovingly at my ornament every morning when i make my coffee. i love it so, so much! definitely getting the kittehs immortalized, and maybe another one or two of auto! also, we should get one done to commemorate the derps's bromance.
Thank you Amanda. I really am thrilled you asked to feature Hamer & Clay on your fantastic blog. I am humbled to say the least!
No problem! Love your work, you deserve some recognition!
I will be buying some ornaments this year for sure. And probably some magnets, too.
I don't decorate for Christmas, but I'm definitely down for a magnet. 😀 I'll be keeping my eyes open for those.
Ooh i will have to take advantage of the offer & get ornaments made of my girls for my first Christmas tree. So that hopefully every year they can be the first decorations!
She does amazing things with clay! I need to make sure to start ordering early for next year!
These are 100% the most creative, adorable things I've ever seen. SO going on the wishlist!
Gorgeous works! I am going to need to do my two!
I've been waiting for this post!!! SO glad you encompassed a lot of things I missed when I featured her business on my blog. Lovely, lovely post.
Those are gorgeous! I've already ear-marked it for my 2015 Christmas List!!
I LOVE mine! It's the best thing ever and the details are amazing! Now, I really want a jumping on and one of the girls. 🙂 Thanks so much, Amanda and Kelsey!
I purchased one for my trainer this year (you can see it here if you like: http://www.talesofanewbiehorsebackrider.com/2014/11/product-review-hamer-clay-custom-horse.html) and she was over the moon over it. Kelsey is hugely talented and I can't recommend her enough. One thing that I found surprising about the ornaments is that they are pliable — if it was to drop on the ground it would not break. I guess that is polymer clay for you and I should have known that, but I was expecting it to be harder. I was really happy to know that the ornaments will no break if they fall from the tree, etc.
Its true, i dropped one of the dog ornaments on a tile floor and it was totally fine! Good point.
I want them ALL!!!! Definitely using the coupon, thanks for sharing!
My friend commissioned one for me about 3 years ago. I LOVE it!
These really are amazing presents…I will be looking into them for xmas this year!
Def going to get some of these!!!


Agricultural packaging must fulfil various requirements. It must hold the items constantly and protect them from leakage or breakage till they are used. It also helps in protecting food against many hazards during distribution and storage. It also protects the food from damage caused by insects and birds and secure it from crushing or other physical damage. The another major advantage of adequate packaging of these product is protecting it from the effects of heat and light and resist moisture which can cause softening or other types of quality deterioration. In addition, many innovations in the packaging industry and advancement in technology are lso leading the way for a number of opportunities for the market growth. Because of this, many companies are spending alot in research and development and are coming up with technically advanced methods of packaging such as better sealing capabilities, leakage proof, extended shelf life, and reusability.
The Global Agricultural Packaging Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of ~4.7% during the forecast period.
The prominent players in the agricultural packaging market include Mondi (Austria), H.B. Fuller Company (US),Anderson Packaging Inc (US), Sonoco Products Company (US), LC Packaging (The Netherlands), Atlantic Packaging (US), RM CONVERTERS (India), Flex-Pack (The US),Packaging Corporation of America (US), NNZ Group (Netherlands), ProAmpac (US), Greif (US), Novolex (US) and among others.
For the purpose of this study, the global agricultural packaging market has been divided into three segments namely by material, products, barrier strength, and application. On the basis of material, the market has been segmented as paper & paperboard, plastic, metal, glass, and others. In the material segment, plastics accounts for the largest market share and dominates the material segment. Plastics is the most preferred material for agricultural packaging which is further bifurcated into rigid plastic packaging and flexible plastic packaging. The growth of plastic packaging can be attributed to various factors such as cost effective, light weighted and moisture resistance. Moreover, PET and HDPE plastics are highly preferred by the consumers for agrochemical products. Moreover, glass bottles protect foods against microorganisms, moisture, light and air. Along with glass does not react with foods and also does not contain chemicals.
On the basis of products, the market has been segmented as pouches, bags, bottles, trays and others. Trays are tapered and easily stacked when empty, also reducing the space needed for transport and storage. Plastic trays can be moulded into a numerous shapes and sizes and they can be easily colored for providing protection to foods against light.
On the basis of application, the market has been segmented as chemical pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and biologicals. chemical pesticides and chemical fertilizers are the major application of agricultural packaging. But in some countries, bans are increasing in chemical pesticide which hinder its market growth.
This study provides an overview of the global Agricultural Packaging Market, tracking three market segments across four geographic regions. The report studies key players, providing a five-year annual trend analysis that highlights market size, volume and share for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC) and the rest of the world (ROW). The report also provides a forecast, focusing on the market opportunities for the next six years for each region. The scope of the study segments the global FMCG packaging market by material type, end-products, application and region.


The quality of service and hospitality at Hotel Am Alten Strom has been identified as outstanding based on consistently high customer review ratings.
Hotel Am Alten Strom has achieved a score of 81 / 100 based on 15 customer reviews and has therefore qualified to receive an Outstanding Service Award from Go Hotels.
Offering views of the old port, this traditional hotel on the waterfront promenade is a 2-minute walk from Warnemünde train station and 7 minutes' walk from the Warnemünde Lighthouse.
Offering free Wi-Fi, the casual rooms come with flat-screen TVs and desks. Upgraded rooms have pull-out sofas. Suites and apartments add separate living areas and minifridges, and some have terraces and/or fireplaces. A bi-level suite features exposed beams and a rooftop terrace. There's no air-conditioning.
Breakfast is complimentary. There's a nautical-themed steakhouse and a simple restaurant with a bar. Other perks include a spa & meeting space.


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Aviation Heritage Museum
Address: Bull Creek Drive Bull Creek WA 6149
Tags: museum, heritage, history
The Aviation Heritage Museum provides a unique historic perspective of civilian and military aviation through interesting displays and the expert knowledge of our many volunteer guides and restorers who give their time freely to the museum.
RAAFA intends to maintain its support for the museum and hopes the essential community assistance will also continue.
New volunteers and donations to carry on the work of the museum are always welcome.
The Museum was created to preserve and give a home to the aeroplanes and other artefacts which make up Western Australia's aviation heritage. They make up the Bull Creek Collection.
Aviation Heritage Museum is the focus for many RAAF Association commemoration activities and some displays commemorate the achievements and sacrifice of Air Force personnel in war and peace. The Spitfire replica mounted at the entrance to the Memorial Estate and in front of the Museum is a symbol of this commemorative role.
The Museum's displays help to tell the story of our aviation history and heritage. In addition, the Museum caters specially for school groups with tours and in-service courses for teachers. Has built up an extensive collection of documentary, photographic and other research resources. They are used by Museum staff in preparing displays and publications and are available to anyone interested in researching aviation history.
The Museum encourages the public to use its facilities. It is an interesting place for tourists to visit and is available for special functions such as official launches.
Western Australian Museum - Perth
Berndt Museum of Anthropology
Western Australian Medical Museum
Heathcote Museum and Gallery
Army Museum of Western Australia
Willow Pond Museum & Gardens
Claremont Museum
Wireless Hill Telecommunications Museum


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Boosie falsely accuses Lil Nas X of online bullying
Boosie Badazz previously said his homophobic rants aimed at the gay lyricist are "making a difference."
Rapper Lil Boosie says he probably wouldn't feel too bad if Lil Nas X committed suicide.
Boosie has been heavily criticized for sparring with Lil Nas X on social media and antagonizing the openly gay rapper over his sexuality. In October, Lil Nas X joked that he and Boosie Badazz would be collaborating on a new song. Boosie responded by telling the Grammy-winning artist to kill himself.
"U a whole b*tch playing with a gangsta…u can keep sucking d*ck n gettin f–ed n your a** n peace," Boosie wrote on Oct. 23.
Boosie Badazz (above) is claiming his homophobic rants primarily aimed at fellow rhymer Lil Nas X are "making a difference." (Photo: Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for BET)
Boosie claims he's 'making a difference' with homophobic comments
"N #uhateyourself I would too if I was you lol." He then told Lil Nas X, "If you #commitsuicide you would do this world a huge favor," he added. "Nobody wants u here."
The tweet has since been removed by Twitter, NBC News reports. Lil Nas X later stated that he was bored by the war of words with Boosie.
Speaking to VLADTV, Boosie accused Lil Nas X of bullying him online and noted that Nas X is allowed to say 'f*ck yo kids' and not catch any heat over it because he's gay. Boosie was asked if he would feel bad if Nas X actually killed himself.
Hear what he had to say in the NSFW clip below.
"I probably would, but I probably wouldn't give too much f*cks about him," said Boosie. "He said f*ck my kids. He said f*ck all y'all kids. So, everybody that's really chestin' up for Nas, he said f*ck yo kids. That' why I be like—he said f*ck yo kids, so, it's another thing with, you know, the bullying sh*t. It's the bullying sh*t."
He was referring to Lil Nas X's September interview with the Breakfast Club, during which he was asked if he thought about toning down his provocative artistry for the sake of his young, impressionable fans. "I feel like I used to, but now it's just, like, so? Like, f*ck your kids," he responded.
Lil Nas X then explained, "We really get one chance to do this, at least to my knowledge. I don't know what, like, happens when we die or whatnot. So, it's like, I'm not about to pander to your kids or you, or, like, anybody."
Rapper Boosie Badazz (left) and Lil Nas X. (Photo: Getty Images)
Earlier this month, Boosie Badazz said his homophobic rants aimed at Lil Nas X are "making a difference."
Azealia Banks slams Dave Chappelle, Boosie Badazz over LGBTQ statements
"I was out making groceries; eight different people came up to me and told me, 'Man, you the voice I ain't got, bruh.' Eight different people told me, 'Man, don't let nobody silence you, bruh. You all we got, bruh.' Eight different people just told me that in three hours. Like, man, sh*t be crazy, man," he posted on Instagram.
"About four women and four dudes, dawg, said the exact same thing," he added. "I'm making a difference."
He captioned the video in all caps: "I speak for people who ain't got a platform."


These Afghan Samarkand rugs and carpets are a relatively new production for us. We are always looking for something different, or unusual and these certainly tick that box. With the striking colours and the mixture of traditional and modern design these rugs make a striking statement.


use one teaspoon of coconut oil, add garlic (not chopped but thinly sliced), then add the mushrooms, when the mushroom are almost done add the spinach and paprika, sprinkle some soya sauce and rice wine and sesame seeds. ( I used garlic flavoured sesame seeds, you can get those in any asian supermarket) TADAAAA you're done! if you like to spice it up add a chopped red pepper together with the garlic, I'm a sucker for red peppers... love it when it's hot & spicy! Enjoy your healthy meal!