Today I am looking for a new job. A real job. The kind where you trade in your name tag and standardized dress code, for a pair of heels and a running line of credit at New York and Company.
I haven't done this in a long time. Not really, anyway. I've been caught up in writing and ministry for the last seven years, and between the two, and the occasional trained monkey job when the fancy struck, I've managed decently.
I've been grateful for these last years. They have been my starving artist years. I am so grateful to have been able to have had them. So many artists find themselves caught up so quickly in the corporate world, they never even get to have these years. This time was everything being a starving artist is supposed to be. Glorious at times and difficult other times.
There was a whole year, I lived on instant oatmeal and coffee. Then there was one day where I was out of coffee, the tap water was unfit for drinking, and I had seriously had nothing in the fridge to drink. So, I drank coffee creamer. It wasn't like I could do anything else with it.
But, I didn't care. I was churning out material like a boss. The hunger pangs, and the nauseating sugar rush of pure creamer were the price to pay for artistic accomplishment. I was doing everything I was created to do. And for that, I will never regret.
In that time, I wrote a novel, and I am now in talks with agents. I self-published a poetry book. I was published in the one magazine that has been on my bucket list since I was ten years old…along with a number of other credits and accomplishments. And for all of this, the instant oatmeal, and years of flip-flops, bad cars and walking for transportation was worth it.
But, I have found that I have gone as far with my writing as I know to do on my own. It's all a waiting game for publication now, and until the calls for six-figured advances start rolling in, I have decided to do something else for a season.
I will continue to pursue writing professionally, but I have decided I am done being a starving artist. Those years were beautiful. But this is a new time. And I'm tired of being a trained monkey.


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EOS.IO (EOS) 2.0 Released by Block.One: What's New
With all eyes on Ethereum (ETH) 2.0 progress, its closest competitor in the sphere of dApps hosting, EOS doesn't sit back. What's new in EOS.IO (EOS) 2.0 release?
Cover image via u.today
New Virtual Machine
Developers Paradise
Block.one, the development team behind EOS.IO (EOS) blockchain, released the second version of its software. It is focused on the operational speed and smooth development experience.
It has been announced today that EOS.IO (EOS) 2.0 is released. It is a software required for the operations in EOS.IO and similar blockchains.
A stable version of #EOSIO 2 is now available making it faster, simpler, and even more secure. Start building. https://t.co/R6PGAUsJ30
— block.one (@block_one_) January 10, 2020
It replaces an ordinary WebAssembly (WASM)-based engine by a new, purpose-built EOS VM. According to Block.one, it will process smart contracts up to 4x-16x faster than the previous version of EOS.IO software. EOS VM and its components are also highly customizable, so developers can implement its various facets suitable for different use-cases.
Ethereum vs EOS: Which Blockchain for dApps is Better?
EOS.IO also has upgraded the block processing performance by isolating some components of transaction handling.
A new development environment, EOSIO Quickstart Web IDE has also been released. It is run in the cloud, so, a new smart contract testnet can be created even by a newbie developer in a couple of minutes.
Moreover, with EOS.IO (EOS) 2.0, developers can begin with demo applications, seamlessly make changes, and see updates in real-time, as well as commit code to Git repositories directly from their browsers.
Finally, cutting-edge WebAuthn cryptographic standard is implemented to guarantee the unmatched level of security and to prevent high-profile data breaches where passwords are stolen.
Well, it looks like EOS.IO has fully recovered from recent congestion. Do you agree? Answer in Comments!
#EOS News

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Now that the Oireachtas is debating the legislation to allow for abortion access, it is essential that we all take a moment to remind our elected officials of the mandate they received on 25 May. A quick and powerful way to do this is to write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper. Just like the rest of us, our elected officials tend to use the opinion pages to see what issues are currently important in their communities. The legislation is moving quickly, so write your first letter this weekend!
1) Write about something that matters to you. What concerns do you have about the legislation that you want to share? Are you worried about the proposed mandatory waiting period, or the possibility of doctors turning patients away? Letters to the editor work best when they focus on an issue that you care about. For example, if you live in or are from a rural area, you could write about why it's important that abortion is accessible in the country, not just in big towns and cities. If you need some inspiration, take a look at our submission on the legislation or write a response to an article that the paper has published recently (don't forget to include the title of the article, author and date of publication). Don't worry about fitting too much in; editors are more likely to publish letters which focus on a single issue.
A useful guide is the three-part Proposition-Analysis-Conclusion model. For example: 'The Government is still considering a mandatory three-day waiting period' (proposition); 'Waiting periods discriminate against poor, rural, and vulnerable people' (analysis); 'For abortion services to be equally accessible to every citizen of Ireland, the waiting period must be ditched' (conclusion).
Once you've submitted, make sure to keep an eye on the opinion pages (in print or online) to see if you've been published. Letters will often be printed by more than one newspaper, and sometimes a letter will be published weeks after you've submitted it. If your letter makes it in, let us know! Share it with us at [email protected]. And if you're on social media, share it there, too, for example @write4repeal and #legisl8.


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Voluntary Guidelines on the Right to Food
The right to food - A new legal instrument is created
In November 2004, after a two-year drafting process, the FAO Council adopted the Voluntary Guidelines on the right to food - in effect, a new legal instrument for defending and enforcing the right to food.This article addresses the following questions:
What will this instrument be capable of achieving? Will the effort expended in creating the Guidelines prove to have been worthwhile? And, finally, will the implementation of this new approach to human rights contribute towards reducing the numbers of people suffering from hunger?
Michael Windfuhr
FIAN International e.V.
Windfuhr(at)fian.org
ELR The right to food 0206.pdf 119 K
The complex negotiations on the human right to food: «The birth of a zebra»
Negotiations to establish a set of Voluntary Guidelines on the human right to food, held under the auspices of FAO, were successfully completed in autumn 2004, with all 174 FAO member countries signing the final document. However, the negotiations proved to be far from straightforward, as many countries were anxious about the legally binding nature of the Guidelines. In spite of this, those involved managed to reach a compromise that was acceptable to all parties and yet retain the rights-based character of the Guidelines, thus enabling them to be adopted within a relatively short space of time.
Andreas von Brandt,MA, LLM
Federal Foreign Office - German Embassy Islamabad
pr-1(at)isla.auswaertiges-amt.de
ELR The birth of a zebra 0206.pdf 95 K
The Voluntary Guidelines on the right to food: Commitment to a human rights approach.
The Voluntary Guidelines on the human right to food provide a further instrument of international law in the fight against world hunger.The Guidelines promise to be a powerful new weapon in combating malnutrition.They forge an alliance between development policy and human rights in the struggle for the right to food. The «human rights approach» has become the new watchword in the fight against hunger.
Sven Söllner
Soellner(at)uni-mannheim.de
ELR The Voluntary Guidelines on the right to food 0206.pdf 86 K
Putting the Right to Adequate. Food into practice - concepts and lessons.
The Voluntary Guidelines to support the Progressive Realisation of the Right to Food have served the very useful purpose of placing the right to food squarely on the international development policy agenda.To avoid practice lagging behind theory, concerted efforts are required by governments, development agencies and donors to implement these Guidelines to accelerate the realisation of the right to food at country level. Lessons learned from such learning by doing will help show how to put the right to food into practice.
Prof Dr Hartwig de Haen
Hartwig.DeHaen(at)fao.org
Assistant Director General
Dr Julian Thomas
Right to Food Coordinator - Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations - FAO
Julian.Thomas(at)fao.org
ELR Right to Adequate Food practice 0206.pdf 113 K
Strength in unity- Poverty reduction strategies and the right to food.
A lot is expected of poverty reduction strategies, and high hopes have been placed in the Voluntary Guidelines on the right to food. One question frequently raised is whether it is possible to integrate the right to food into the established instrument of poverty reduction strategies.The present article discusses to what extent the two approaches can mesh to make a significant contribution to hunger reduction.
Dr Hans-Joachim Preuss
Secretary General German Agro Action (Deutsche Welthungerhilfe)
Hans-Joachim.Preuss(at)dwhh.de
ELR Poverty reduction strategies 0206.pdf 95 K
Implementing the Voluntary Guidelines: challenges and options
Following unanimous approval of the Voluntary Guidelines (VGs) on the Right to Adequate Food by FAO member states, with civil society's broad support, the question of «next steps» arises. To explore how to put this important new tool to use, the German government, with support from FAO and German NGOs, organized its fourth International Workshop on «Policies Against Hunger», held in June 2005 in Berlin.
Marc J. Cohen
Research Fellow - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
M.J.Cohen(at)cgiar.org
ELR Implementing the Voluntary 0206.pdf 76 K
The Indian Supreme Court acknowledges the Right to Food as a Human Right
Life without liberty would result in some or the other form of slavery. Liberty cannot be there to a person having an empty stomach.The individual's right to life will have no meaning if the State fails to provide adequate food or food articles.The Indian Constitution provides «right to life» as a Fundamental
Right.That right is given a wide interpretation by the Supreme Court so as to include «right to food» so that democracy and full freedom can be achieved and slavery in any form is avoided.
Justice M.B. Shah
President - National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
Janpath, New Delhi, India
ELR The Indian Supreme Court...0206.pdf 66 K
Fragile states from the perspective of rural communities
Fragile states, posing a major challenge of our times, are increasingly becoming a focus of attention in international politics and development cooperation. But very often, the viewpoint of the people affected by fragile statehood is not sufficiently heard. Parts of the international community prioritize their own security policy interests, the motto being the «war on terrorism». People in fragile states, by contrast, are primarily concerned with their own survival and the quest for development opportunities for themselves and their communities.
Dr Armin K. Nolting
Armin.Nolting(at)gtz.de
Dr Roman Poeschke
Roman.Poeschke(at)gtz.de
ELR Fragile states 0206.pdf 98 K
Why do states collapse, and what exactly happens?
Interest in the notion of «state failure» has seen a dramatic upsurge in recent years. As a rule, changes in global framework conditions are held responsible for this decrease in state control and legitimacy. But the prominence of this topic in the international debate easily overlooks the fact that the phenomenon of failing states is not new, but has existed since the division of the world into nation-states. Moreover, it is almost impossible to establish a uniform pattern of state failure. Nonetheless, specific functional, institutional and territorial deficits are characteristic of failed states.
Dr Conrad Schetter
Governance and Conflict Research Group Center for Development Research
c.schetter(at)uni-bonn.de
ELR Why do states collapse 0206.pdf 92 K
Country Study 1: Afghanistan - A state in upheaval.
Until 1978, the Afghan state was weak but stable. In contrast, rural regulatory structures that complemented the state have always been strong. It was only the attempt to establish a strong state on the basis of foreign ideologies and military over the heads of the rural population that ultimately led to chaos and collapse.Whereas the central state sometimes broke down, many state
institutions in the provinces demonstrated remarkable resilience, leading to a definite nation-state consciousness throughout large sections of the population.
Dr Bernt Glatzer
Capacity Building International, Germany (InWEnt)
Development Cooperation Training Centre, Bad Honnef, Germany
bernt.glatzer(at)inwent.org
ELR Afghanistan 0206.pdf 79 K
Country Study 2: Somalia - no central government, but still functioning.
Somalia is the longest known case in modern times of a country whose central state has ceased to exist for many years. Although Somalia is often said to be a country in chaos and anarchy, a new form of social organization emerged here some time ago. Indeed, many Somalis appear to have adapted well to their country's statelessness.
Jutta Bakonyi
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH Improvement of Farming Systems
Project in Bay & Bakool Region, Somalia - GTZ International Services
Jutta.bakonyi(at)gtz.de
Dr Ahmed Abdullahi
GTZ International Services Afrique de l'Ouest
ahmed.abdullahi(at)gtz.de
ELR Somalia 0206.pdf 116 K
Country Study 3: Sierra Leone - a state on the move.
After ten years of civil war in which grave human rights violations and atrocities were committed, especially against women and children, Sierra Leone was regarded as a «failed state». A massive UN peacekeeping mission managed to demobilize the combatants in 2002 and peace was restored. Public institutions have begun to resume their functions and the economy is showing signs of recovery. Nonetheless, the country's stability and structures are still fragile. So how can development cooperation contribute towards stabilizing Sierra Leone?
Dr Nicole Rudner
nicole.rudner(at)t-online.de
ELR Sierra Leone 0206.pdf 125 K
Fragile states: What can we learn from the country studies?
Afghanistan, Sierra Leone and Somalia: these three countries stand for different histories of a fragile state.The author of this article analyses different case studies to determine the various causes, such as the role of ethnic identities, claims to power by clans and other sub-state groups, or the lack of societal representation within the governments. For the author, the greatest risk to a state is violence, which can quickly spiral out of control in a weak state and lead to chaos.
Dr Jochen Hippler
Institute for Development and Peace (INEF)
post(at)Jochen-Hippler.de
ELR Fragile states What can we learn...0206.pdf 102 K
External action to overcome fragile structures: What can development policy achieve?
Development policy has to deal with the full spectrum of fragility in developing countries, which can range from individual deficits, for example in guaranteeing security, to the total collapse of state structures.The scope available to development policy and other external actors is always limited. Nevertheless, starting points are often on hand to achieve some measure
of stability and help overcome weak state structures.
Dr Stephan Klingebiel
German Development Institute (GDI)
Stephan.Klingebiel(at)die-gdi.de
ELR What can development policy 0206.pdf 91 K
Urban-Rural Linkages
The urban transition: challenges and opportunities
Urbanisation and economic transformation - the growth of non-farm, industrial and service sectors - offer many opportunities for improvements in poor people's lives.The crucial challenge is to ensure that places work better for people, providing an enabling and supporting environment for changing livelihoods and economies. But all too often there is a failure to recognise and manage the urban transition, resulting in the continuing urbanisation of poverty, vulnerability
and exclusion.
Jane Hobson and Rachel Phillipson
Urban Rural Change Team Department for International Development - DFID
Jane.Hobson(at)dfid.gov.uk
ELR The urban transition 0206.pdf 81 K
The links between urban and rural prosperity in low- and middle-income nations. Cities benefit from a prosperous agriculture.
Although «urban» and «rural» development are often considered as in opposition to each other and seen as competing with each other for investment and support, many urban centres owe much of their economic base to agriculture. Ironically, one of the best tests of whether rural development is working is whether local urban centres are booming - as increasing agricultural output is served by markets and producer services there, and as real increases in income for a wide range of rural households are reflected in increased demand for goods and services provided by urban-based enterprises.
Cecilia Tacoli
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
David(at)iied.org
ELR Cities benefit from a prosperous agriculture 0206 .pdf 68 K
Rural-urban links, seasonal migration and poverty reduction in Asia. The role of circular migration in economic growth.
Rural livelihoods are far more multi-locational than is often assumed with many rural people spending a part of the year outside the village working in non-farm occupations. Contrary to early theory, persistent circular or seasonal migration within countries or between neighbouring countries is emerging as the migration pattern of the poor. Nowhere is this more evident than in Asia.
Priya Deshingkar
Overseas Development Institute
PDeshingkar(at)odi.org.uk
ELR Rural-urban links seasonal migration...0206.pdf 138 K
Urban and rural areas: A changing relationship.
The relationship between urban and rural areas has undergone great change in recent years. It is now often difficult to clearly define the borders between the two; instead we find a continuum ranging from agricultural zones to suburbs, informal settlements and urban centers. But do countries and development cooperation policies have the instruments needed to promote a dynamic and balanced development of urban and rural areas and open up opportunities for the people who live there?
Angelika Hutter
Angelika.Hutter(at)gtz.de
Dr. Rainer Neidhardt
Rainer.Neidhardt(at)gtz.de
ELR Urban and rural areas A changing relationship 0206.pdf 95 K
Information and Communication Technologies ICTs: Giving ACP youth a voice.
For the first time in the recent history of rural development there is a possibility of creating an infrastructure that dramatically reduces the isolation of rural life. Although ICTs may seem a fragile basis on which to build far-reaching change, a meeting organized by CTA showed that they can speed up the exchange of knowledge and ideas between urban centres and rural communities. In countries struggling to maintain basic amenities, it is the towns that interface most closely with global society. Experiences from ACP countries confirm the strategic role ICTs can play in linking rural youth with the rapidly changing realities of modern life.
Judith Ann Francis
francis(at)cta.int
Dr Ibrahim Khadar,
khadar(at)cta.int
CTA - Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation Wageningen, The Netherlands
ELR ICTs Giving ACP youth a voice 0206.pdf 51 K
Rural-urban linkages in practice. Promoting agricultural value chains.
Agricultural value chains link urban consumption with rural production. Changing demand, as a consequence of urbanization, emergence of «modern» consumption patterns or new trends in international trade, impacts on rural areas along value chains and spills over to marketing and production systems.These rural urban linkages bear challenges but also mutual benefits for producers and consumers and can be promising entry points for development interventions.This is illustrated with the case of the Kenyan potato value chain.
Heike Höffler
Gladys Maingi
Promotion of Private Sector Development in Agriculture (PSDA)
GTZ / Ministry of Agriculture
heike.hoeffler(at)gtz.de
g.maingi(at)gtzpsda.co.ke
ELR Promoting agricultural value chains 0206.pdf 76 K


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The Strad October 2017 issue is out now, in which we talk to the Trio Zimmermann. Made up of three international soloists – Frank Peter Zimmermann, Antoine Tamestit and Christian Poltéra – the chamber group has tackled some of the trickiest of the available repertoire.
We stay with the string trio format for a round-up of some of the most important works by composers from the 18th century onwards; and Christian Poltéra returns as part of a focus on the 'Mara' Stradivari cello, where we learn the story of this instrument from the master's 'golden period' – and how it was brought back from the brink of destruction.
Elsewhere in the issue, the first of two parts on the New Complexity genre takes us to back to the late 1970s and 80s and a group of composers looking to extend musical language; and our Great Cellists series continues with a focus on the life and recorded legacy Miloš Sádlo, the Czech soloist, chamber musician and teacher.
We also find out more about the instruments which feature in the The Strad Calendar 2018, as John Dilworth examines the twelve Cremonese examples from the collections of the Friends of Stradivari, a global network of instrument enthusiasts.
In our regular sections: In Focus features an 1812 violin by Nicolas Lupot; Sebastian Dirr explains the workings of an intricate tool for bow winding in Trade Secrets; My Space features the workshop of Munich-based luthier Peter Erben; consider creating a mini photographic studio in your workshop in Making Matters; in our monthly Masterclass, Erik Schumann marks up and takes us through the first movement of Haydn's 'Sunrise' Quartet; a new approach to staccato in Technique; the memories of Joel Krosnick, former cellist of the Juilliard Quartet, in Life Lessons; the Postcard comes from Wyoming with a report from the 2017 Grand Teton Music Festival; and Leonard Elschenbroich's considers Brahms's First Cello Sonata in Sentimental Work.
In the October 2017 issue
Premium ❘ Feature
A decade after its founding, Trio Zimmermann has put the string trio back in the spotlight. How does this all-star ensemble function, and can it save the string trio from obscurity? Andrew Mellor went to meet its members


George Richard Broyles appeals from a sentence of life imprisonment imposed after a jury found him guilty of the murder of Billy D. Smithers. He urges as grounds for reversal: (1) Improper cross-examination of defense witnesses by the Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney; (2) erroneous instructions; (3) improper argument by the Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney.
The appellant introduced several witnesses who testified that his reputation for peace and quietude was good. These witnesses were asked on cross-examination if they knew appellant had been arrested and convicted on separate occasions for drunken driving, for reckless driving, and for disorderly conduct. One witness admitted to having knowledge of these convictions; the others disavowed such knowledge. Appellant contends the questions were improper because they related to a trait of character not involved in the crime with which he was charged.
Broadly speaking, it is the rule in this state that where the defendant introduces evidence of his good reputation, the witness so testifying may be asked on cross-examination whether he has heard reports of particular acts of misconduct by the defendant. Fugate v. Commonwealth, 211 Ky. 700, 277 S.W. 1029; Wigmore on Evidence, 3rd Edition, Vol. 3, section 999. But the rule is not absolute. When there is an objection to such evidence or a motion to limit its effect, the court is required to admonish the jury that it is admitted only for the purpose of testing the accuracy and credibility of the witness' testimony and not as substantive evidence of defendant's guilt. Copley v. Commonwealth, 184 Ky. 185, 211 S.W. 558. Moreover, inquiry may be made only about those acts of misconduct having some relation to the particular trait of character which the defendant has put in issue. Smith v. Commonwealth, 206 Ky. 728, 268 S.W. 328; Annotation 71 A.L.R. 1504, at page 1519.
Another limitation to the rule, but one with which we are not here concerned, is that the attorney for the Commonwealth may not deliberately inject into the case the issue of previous acts of misconduct by the defendant without some basis for his questions. Taylor v. Commonwealth, 269 Ky. 656, 108 S.W.2d 645; Mannix v. United States, 4 Cir., 140 F.2d 250.
The question here is whether one who is guilty of drunken driving, reckless driving, and disorderly conduct thereby evinces a trait of character inconsistent with a good reputation for peace and quietude. Courts in other jurisdictions have answered the question in the affirmative and have permitted questions designed to test the witness' knowledge of the other offenses. Adams v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 255 S.W.2d 513; Johnson v. State, 151 Tex.Cr.R. 110, 205 S.W.2d 773; Lowrey v. State, 87 Okl.Cr. 313, 197 P.2d 637; State v. Cyr, 40 Wash.2d 840, 246 P.2d 480; Vaughan v. State, 201 Ala. 472, 78 So. 378; Weakley v. State, 168 Ark. 1087, 273 S.W. 374; State v. Steele, 280 Mo. 63, 217 S.W. 80.
We find no Kentucky case directly in point, but an examination of related cases reveals that this court has taken a cautious attitude toward the introduction of such testimony. In Smith v. Commonwealth, 206 Ky. 728, 268 S.W. 328, the defendant, being tried for murder, introduced witnesses who testified that his reputation for peace and quietude was good. The witnesses were asked on cross-examination if they had heard that defendant had an illegitimate child by his sister-in-law; that he had taken another man's wife to Tennessee and lived with her, and that he had been convicted for the illegal sale of whisky. It was held that the questions should not have been permitted because responsive answers would have thrown no light on defendant's reputation for peace and quietude.
In Albertson v. Commonwealth, 312 Ky. 68, 226 S.W.2d 523, the defendant, under charge of murder, introduced witnesses who testified to his good reputation for peace and quietude. The witnesses were asked on cross-examination if they knew the defendant had engaged in the illegal traffic of whisky. This was held to be reversible error on the ground that a responsive answer to the question would have had no bearing on defendant's reputation for peace and quietude.
Although we are of the opinion the practice should be indulged in cautiously and that the rule should be kept within strict limitations, it seems to us that a conviction for drunken driving, or reckless driving, or disorderly conduct has some reasonable connection with a man's reputation for peace and quietude. In the legal sense, peace and quietude signify obedience to law, public quiet, good order and tranquility. A jury might reasonably infer that a propensity to drunken driving, reckless driving, or disorderly conduct is evidence of an attitude of disrespect for the law inconsistent with a good reputation for peace and quietude. It should be kept in mind that such evidence is never competent unless the defendant himself puts his reputation in issue; and even then it is competent only for the purpose of testing the witness' credibility, and not as substantive evidence. It is noted that proper admonition to this effect was given by the trial judge in this case. We conclude that the court properly permitted the attorney for the state to ask the defendant's character witnesses whether they had heard reports of his previous conviction for drunken driving, reckless driving, or disorderly conduct.
The Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, in his argument to the jury, made these remarks: "You must bring in a conviction of at least life, and I want to say here and now that if you sentence him to life he is eligible for parole at the end of eight years.' And again, "If you sentence him to 21 years on manslaughter, he is eligible for parole at the end of six years.' And, "If you sentence him to anything less than ten years, he is eligible for parole at the end of one-third the time.' Timely objection having been made and proper exception taken by the appellant, we are faced with the question whether this argument is sufficiently prejudicial to require reversal of the judgment.
This court has been condemning such arguments for more than 30 years. Estepp v. Commonwealth, 1919, 185 Ky. 156, 214 S.W. 891. As early as 1917 it was held in Postell v. Commonwealth, 174 Ky. 272, 192 S.W. 39, that it was reversible error for the court to tell the jury that a defendant, sentenced to imprisonment for life, could be paroled by the board of prison commissioners. In Seymour v. Commonwealth, 1927, 220 Ky. 348, 295 S.W. 142, 145, the argument of the Commonwealth's Attorney was similar to the argument here. The error was not relied on in the motion and grounds for a new trial and the decision was not based on that point, but Judge Dietzman, speaking for this court, said: "We are surprised that the commonwealth's attorney indulged in this argument, since in a long line of cases we have unhesitatingly condemned like arguments. (Citing cases.) * * * But the trial courts should not wait for this court to be finally confronted with a case where such an argument will be so prejudicial as to require a reversal, but should themselves discipline commonwealth's attorneys who will not abide by the rulings of this court in this matter.' In Berry v. Commonwealth, 1929, 227 Ky. 528, 13 S.W.2d 521, the judgment was reversed because of a similar argument.
Commencing with Miller v. Commonwealth, 1930, 236 Ky. 448, 33 S.W.2d 590, and continuing to the present, the court has shown a reluctance to reverse on this point. In Powell v. Commonwealth, 1938, 276 Ky. 234, 123 S.W.2d 279, it was held that the statement of the prosecuting attorney that a life sentence was subject to parole, which might be exercised anytime after eight years, was not reversible error when unaccompanied by any other objectionable remarks; and the earlier cases which had held such a remark to be a reversible error were overruled. But the court has consistently condemned such an argument and pointed out that it was improper. Some of the cases so holding are Barton v. Commonwealth, 1934, 257 Ky. 23, 77 S.W.2d 397; Lee v. Commonwealth, 1935, 262 Ky. 15, 89 S.W.2d 316; Bass v. Commonwealth, 1944, 296 Ky. 426, 177 S.W.2d 386; Howard v. Commonwealth, 1950, 313 Ky. 667, 233 S.W.2d 282.
In the very recent case of Adams v. Commonwealth, Ky., 263 S.W.2d 103, 106, the judgment was reversed because of an improper closing argument which the court said consisted of "a pyramiding, of highly improper statements'. One of the statements referred to was a remark by the Commonwealth's Attorney: "Give him twenty-one years, and he is out in six." In spite of all that has been said on the subject, some prosecuting attorneys still persist in talking about parole in their closing arguments. Some of them have not only failed to heed the warnings of this court, but have made the problem more acute. In the earlier cases there usually was only a general reference to the possibility of parole with proper admonition by the court that such argument was improper, but in recent years the arguments have contained more and more detail and less admonition by the court. In this case, for instance, the argument included a resume of a substantial part of the parole law, including the exact number of years a prisoner is required to serve under a given sentence before he is eligible for parole. The court's admonition was merely to the effect that a prisoner is not necessarily released on parole when he becomes eligible. In defense of such an argument it might be said that the parole system is a matter of general knowledge and the argument is harmless. It is true, we think, that the average juror does know there is a parole law in Kentucky, but it would be an unusual juror who would know the exact number of years a prisoner must serve before he becomes eligible for parole under a given sentence. Aside from this, such an argument is not only wrong in principle, it is technically erroneously.
Under our theory of separation of governmental powers, it is the duty of the judiciary to obtain a conviction of those guilty of crime. But once that conviction has been obtained and the sentence imposed, it is the duty of other departments of government to enforce the sentence and to determine when and under what circumstances the prisoner will be eligible for release. Therefore, when the judiciary attempts to anticipate the rules of the legislative and executive departments relating to the parole of prisoners, and attempts, in effect, to circumvent those rules it infringes upon the prerogatives of other departments of government.


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There's the off chance that a DJ will play music HE prefers and not what YOU, the bride wants.
A band brings a special kind of atmosphere to a wedding. See how you don't go crazy when listening to that Bruno Mars song, but went totally nuts at his concert? Yes, that feeling.
Nothing really beats live music and I LOVE dancing!
The band we hired came highly recommended. I read reviews online and was able to watch them play, the first time being at my company's office summer party and then from youtube videos. You really want to book this service early, as most of these groups are in high demand, especially if your wedding falls in summer.
The band lead agreed, at a fee, to play piano music during lunch.
The band provided me with their play list and I made a selection of what they could play.
They agreed, at no fee, to play our first dance song, I am your man by Seal even though it wasn't on their music list. How great was that? We were invited to one of their rehearsals and heard them play it. It was important they got it right as my husband and I had a dance routine prepared using the original version.
My parents-in-law are the polka dance generation and I made a request for two of these to be included as well.
The band really got the party going.
A band will not play for more than 5 hours.
They'll rest every 45 minutes for 15 minutes. Make a selection of music to be played when they take a break.
Have room for the band to set up their equipment. Ask them approximately how much room they need and talk to venue management about this.
Check the acoustics of the venue - easier to just ask the venue management if a band has played there before.
Provide band members with refreshment and something to eat. Music made with great feeling is great music.
Specify dress code. If you'd rather they dress formally, let them know. Otherwise, they could just turn up in jeans and shirts (very comfortable for thrilling of work).
Thank you so much for such a great blog. Wedding reception is an event we can't forget in our life so it should be planned carefully with full efforts. Thanks for helping people making their wedding reception rocking.
I am glad some people out there find my information useful.


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What's the incredible story of Elisabeth and Felix Leseur?
He was a staunch atheist and she was a devout Catholic, but Élisabeth never ceased praying for union with her husband in God and His Church.
Élisabeth and Felix were young and very much in love—more in love with each other than with their faith. When Felix told his soon-to-be-bride that he was practicing the Faith only to keep up appearances, she didn't mind in the least. Neither of them expected any tension to arise from the situation.
After their marriage in 1889, however, the young couple gradually grew apart in their spiritual lives. Felix became increasingly atheistic; Élisabeth, after great confusion, was inspired to learn about her faith. The more she learned, the more devout she became. Meanwhile, Felix filled the house with atheistic books.
Husband and wife soon clashed.
Finally Élisabeth decided that the only argument that could win Felix back to the Church was intense and undistracted prayer.
Élisabeth and Felix
For the next fifteen years, she dedicated her life to prayer for her husband's conversion. She recorded her spiritual journey secretly in a diary. Around the same time, her health crumbled and she lived in intense physical suffering.
Just before her death, she wrote a note to Felix, saying, "In 1905 I begged Almighty God to send me sufferings with which to pay the price of your soul. The day I die, that price will be paid. There is no greater love to be found in a woman than when she gives her life for her husband."
Élisabeth passed away in 1914 at the age of forty-eight.
When Felix found her diary, his own spiritual journey began. In 1917 he returned to the Faith. Six years later, he was ordained a Dominican priest.
Élisabeth persevered in her faith with humility and fervent devotion despite hostility and ridicule from her beloved husband. Living the Faith well can be difficult even among those who share the same beliefs: so let Élisabeth's example be an encouragement to you in your everyday struggle towards a deep and purposeful spiritual life. The Secret Diary of Élisabeth Leseur contains the spiritual writings of this holy woman as she navigated the difficult waters of adhering to God while maintaining a harmonious marriage. Available today at The Catholic Company!
God, a mob boss, and the power of grace...
…that reaches even the hearts of those who have spent their lives in grave sin.
One night in late October, 1935, a parish priest in New Jersey was called to the local hospital for an emergency.
The hospital staff explained to him that a dying man had asked for a Catholic priest—but this was no ordinary plea for Last Rites.
The man came from a Jewish family and was known all around New York and New Jersey as Dutch Schultz—a murderous gangster who had quickly risen to wealth and infamy on illegal alcohol and gambling.
Schultz had first turned to petty crime after his father abandoned his family. Crime was more lucrative than honest work, and Schultz excelled in it. Prohibition and gang wars made his career.
That night in October, however, he had been shot by fellow mobsters in a bar. He was rushed to the hospital, but his wounds became infected and everyone in the hospital knew that the crime boss's time was up.
No one could imagine a man like Schultz having any relationship with his Heavenly Father…Should they even bother offering to call a rabbi for him?
Then the dying gangster astounded the doctors by urgently expressing his desire for reconciliation with God—but not through his birth religion of Judaism. He wanted baptism in the Catholic Church.
That night, one of the most unlikely of men was baptized and received into the arms of the Holy Church.
Dutch Schultz's tale is one of many among both famous and unknown people. These people, who surprised those around them by receiving the sacrament of baptism on their deathbeds, were often fugitives from God's love. Many of them heard His call through the years and blindly resisted it, but before death they turned and opened their hearts to Him at last.
Who were some of these people? What are their stories? Learn the full tale of Dutch Schultz and twelve other famous men and women who found refuge at the end in the Church. Deathbed Conversions: Finding Faith at the Finish Line will be one of the most fascinating books you'll read, relating thirteen tales of the triumph of God's relentless, loving grace. Order today at The Catholic Company!
What is True Forgiveness?
The saints—for instance, St. Edmund Campion—give us many examples of this difficult virtue.
For lay Catholics in Elizabethan England, keeping the Faith meant fines, house raids, and imprisonment.
For priests and those who sheltered them, it meant torture and death.
Everyone—Catholics and Anglicans alike—knew this.
Some of the Anglicans, considering Catholics to be traitors to the queen, made a point of helping the police by hunting down Catholic priests themselves.
St. Edmund Campion, a priest, was turned in by such a fellow Englishman. The man hunted him down and gave him over to imprisonment and torture.
St. Edmund Campion, priest and martyr
Then, one day, Campion's betrayer came to visit him in the Tower.
What did the betrayed and tortured priest do? Reject him? Rebuke him?
No. He forgave him.
He forgave him, and then proceeded to urge the man to leave England, where he was no longer safe. He told him of a Catholic nobleman in Germany who would help him, and gave him a letter of introduction to present.
St. Edmund Campion's forgiveness—as well as that of many other saints—went beyond a mere "Forgive and forget" attitude. Such forgiveness, sincere and entire, is difficult. Deep hurt and tough questions hold us back: Why do I have to forgive when I've been wronged? What if they do it again? What if I'm just enabling them? Good Catholic's new series How to Forgive answers all these tough questions. You'll learn what true forgiveness is, how forgiveness heals and frees you from past hurts, and much more. Sign up today at Good Catholic!
Who caused the first controversy in the Early Church?
When St. Paul took the Gospel to the Gentiles, the Jewish followers of Christ were not pleased.
St. Paul was a tent-maker from Tarsus, as rigid as a Pharisee and as learned as a rabbi. He was devoted to Jerusalem and zealous in persecuting the Early Church until his miraculous conversion, which we celebrate today.
After his conversion, Paul embraced the Faith so zealously that he received the title "Apostle." He spent the rest of his life traveling the Roman empire on missionary journeys and enduring staggering trials for the propagation of the Faith.
So how could such a heroic and saintly preacher create controversy?
In his attempts to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Paul encountered staunch resistance from most of the Jews. The Gentiles, on the other hand, were often very receptive to the Word of God. So, Paul and his traveling companion preached to the Gentiles, gaining many disciples among them.
St. Paul Preaching at Athens by Raphael
Eager to tell this news to the other Apostles, Paul hastened to Antioch, saying, "I have opened a door of faith to the Gentiles!"
Some of the disciples from Judea were not pleased about this. They had been preaching only to Jews, saying that no one who was uncircumcised could be saved. They argued with Paul intensely, causing such dissension that everyone finally agreed to take the matter to the Twelve.
Peter and the rest of the Apostles called a council in Jerusalem and settled the matter of whether Gentiles could receive the Faith and be saved. The council supported Paul's actions, drawing from Sacred Scripture and Peter's own experience among the Gentiles.
Paul's holiness and spiritual strength shine through his writings in the Bible. In fact, he persevered all his life against a temptation or spiritual trial, a "thorn in his side," that would not leave him. He often found himself in the same spiritual position, but he didn't become discouraged.
Many of us find ourselves, like St. Paul, frustrated repeatedly in our efforts to follow Our Lord. Fr. Basil Maturin will be your guide in making a breakthrough with perseverance and honesty. Christian Self-Mastery: How to Govern Your Thoughts, Discipline Your Will, and Achieve Balance in Your Spiritual Life is an in-depth guide to mastering your passions, honing self-discipline, avoiding frustration, and making real progress even in the most difficult aspects of your life. Make it your companion as we head towards Lent! Get your copy today!
Who was the Bishop that doubted Juan Diego's vision?
Most of us know Juan Zumárraga as the doubtful bishop of the Guadalupe apparitions, but there is much more to this holy warrior of New Spain.
Juan Zumárraga was born in the lovely Basque province of Castile in 1468. When he was old enough, he entered the Franciscan order, where his leadership qualities earned him many roles of responsibility.
He met Charles V of Spain when he was in his forties. Charles, like the Franciscans, immediately recognized in Zumárraga the strength of a leader and the wisdom of an arbitrator. He recommended Zumárraga as the first bishop of Mexico when the Church prepared to send missionaries to the newly-discovered land.
Despite his best efforts, however, few received baptism. The Spanish civil authorities in Mexico abused the native Indians so horribly that they had lost trust in the Spaniards. As guardian of the natives, Zumárraga strove to protect them, himself suffering persecution, exile, and false slander due to the same civil authorities. Meanwhile, he remained devout and unshaken in his faith and zeal.
The situation became so bad in Mexico that Zumárraga wrote to Charles V, saying that nothing but divine intervention could save the new land.
Soon after this letter was sent, a man named Juan Diego came to the bishop, convinced that the Mother of Jesus had come to him to request the building of a chapel. A wise and prudent man, Zumárraga was kind and respectful to Diego, but asked for proof that Our Lady really was appearing to him.
The Blessed Mother answered his prayer in the form of Juan Diego's miraculous tilma, when the Indian visionary brought a lapful of Castilian roses to the bishop.
A depiction of Our Lady of Guadalupe with Juan Diego
in the right corner and Bishop Zumárraga in the left
Now the fruits of the bishop's work began to prosper—thanks to Our Lady's intervention through the Guadalupe apparitions! He baptized millions of native Indians, set up a school for girls, and founded a college and several hospitals before his death fourteen years later in 1548.
Just as it is impossible to grasp who Bishop Zumárraga was from his little-known role in the Guadulupe visions, it is difficult to understand other events in Church history when we hear them out of context. That's why authors Grzegorz Gorny and Janusz Rosikon have tapped into the Vatican archives, studied historical documents minutely, visited important sites, and produced Vatican Secret Archives, the book which tells the unknown facts of Church history. You'll learn the truth about the Inquisition, Galileo's trial, and so much more, all within these pages. Available today at The Catholic Company!
Who is the Patroness of the Unborn?
"Am I not here, who am your Mother?...Am I not your fountain of life?"
That's right—Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patroness of unborn babies.
Before Spain brought the Faith to Mexico in the 16th century, the Aztec religion had formed a culture of death in the native Mexican peoples. The "gods" required human blood to atone for offending them and to ward off their wrath. War and slaughter were a central part of their lives.
When the Holy Virgin appeared to Juan Diego, carrying within her the unborn God-man, she brought a culture of life to Mexico. Where missionary efforts had met with little success, she brought about 9 million conversions to the Catholic faith and the devout adoration of the only true God. Because of this apparition, she has been named Patroness of the Americas.
In our own times, we have seen the Culture of Death rise again in America. When the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Roe vs. Wade, it created a loophole which was quickly monopolized. Pro-abortionists cried out that abortion was now legal, and for the next fifty years life has been held as cheaply in our culture as it was in the Aztec religion.
The Patroness of the Americas, however, has triumphed. Last year, the Supreme Court ended the wholesale "legal" abortion torrent: the first step in restoring respect and gratitude for Life—a Culture of Life—to America.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Unborn and of the Americas, will continue to lead us in the defense of Life. We just have to be faithful.
As the battle for Life continues, take up your holy weapon and join in the fight. Fashioned of white jade and pale-hued agate and hilted with a silver St. Benedict Crucifix, this "Life Is Precious" Rosary fits comfortably and smoothly in your fingers. When you pray for the Unborn, the medal depicting the Madonna cradling her Child will remind you that the Blessed Mother is right there with you, praying for and protecting the vulnerable children. Get your spiritual weapon today!
How was St. Sebastian martyred? (Trick question.)
All the paintings of St. Sebastian depict him pierced with arrows. Weren't the arrows the cause of his death?
Actually, it wasn't the arrows that killed him.
"What! How did St. Sebastian survive that?" you may exclaim.
Well, he certainly did suffer the horrible death sentence to be shot full of arrows—but he didn't die from it as the Emperor Diocletian had intended.
Sebastian was a Roman citizen in the 4th century during a time of great hostility toward the Catholic faith.
Living in Rome itself under the dangerous rule of Diocletian, Sebastian not only dared to be a Christian—he dared to be a Christian right under the Emperor's nose as a captain in the Emperor's bodyguard! He also used his position in the Praetorian Guard to minister to the Christians suffering persecution.
Diocletian eventually found out about Captain Sebastian's faith and ordered him to be shot with arrows.
Christians aid the wounded Sebastian
Sebastian survived the ordeal and was nursed back to health by a generous Christian widow. Then—fearless and unflappable as ever—he marched straight back to Diocletian and rebuked him for his cruelty to the Christians.
The Emperor, shocked that Sebastian was still alive, had him beaten to death.
Sebastian's astounding courage reminds us that we must never give up the fight, no matter what we suffer. Thanks to God's generosity, we don't have to fight alone. Our personalized St. Sebastian Dog Tag Necklace is the perfect accessory for the spiritual warrior. Styled like a military dog tag, it reminds the wearer that St. Sebastian and the saints are fighting with us in the spiritual battle we wage every day. A great gift for a young man named after St. Sebastian, or any athletic or military friend. Order yours today at The Catholic Company!
"Catholics added seven books to the Bible"
What's the truth behind the Deuterocanonical books?
Your Protestant friend is having coffee with you again, and he's brought another big question with him.
He takes a sip of coffee, pauses, and says, "The Deuterocanonical books are really just apocrypha added by Catholics in 1546. The Bible has 66 books, not 73."
Good question. But you don't need to worry—you're ready for this. You've been getting a steady diet of Get Fed and can answer this question easily!
The claim that the Deuterocanon (the seven books of Tobias, Judith, Baruch, Ecclesiastes, Wisdom, and Maccabees I and II) was added in 1546 is a myth that arose during the Protestant Revolution to justify removing books from Sacred Scripture that went against incorrect Protestant teachings.
The Deuterocanon was not added in 1546. The oldest complete form of the Old Testament, a Greek translation called the Septuagint, contained these seven books (which were originally in Greek).
When the Church finalized the Old and New Testament books that made up the Bible in 382 A.D., she declared the Septuagint to be the official Old Testament. This decision was ratified in subsequent Church councils, with the last ratification taking place at Trent in…1546. The Church was not adding any new books—she was simply affirming the books that had been there all along.
This 73-book version of the Bible remained predominant up to and through the Protestant Revolution. In fact, the King James Version of 1611 contained all seven of the Deuterocanonical books!
This is just one of many questions your Protestant friend might bring to the table. It can be intimidating answering him—but don't worry. Catholic Apologist Gerard Verschuuren is here to help! In his fascinating and charitably-written book Forty Anti-Catholic Lies, you'll learn the truths that debunk claims such as "Catholics worship Mary" or "The Inquisition murdered thousands." Precise, authoritative, and sometimes humorous, this book will equip you with the truth and confidence to defend the Church. Get your copy today!
Did you know that the Church firmly condemned slavery?
Since the rise of racial slavery, the Church has opposed the enslavement of our fellow man.
Thanks to the building of ships large enough to brave the ocean, the 15th century saw the discovery and exploration of lands new to the West. This opened up new evangelizing opportunities for the Church—but it also opened new avenues for crimes against humanity.
The discovery of new peoples who could be carried off at no cost and sold for profit sparked racial slavery. The practice spread quickly, even among some Catholics.
In the 1430s, natives of the newly-colonized Canary Islands received the Faith and were baptized. Not long afterward, many of them were despoiled of their properties and sold into slavery by aggressors such as Portuguese soldiers, for example, who came from a Catholic country.
The pope, Eugene IV, was greatly disturbed when he heard of this.
He immediately issued a bull against enslavement, condemning the traders for enslaving fellow Catholics. He prescribed the highest punishment of excommunication upon those who kept the natives enslaved after hearing the bull.
A statue of Pope Eugene at Florence's cathedral
Subsequent popes upheld Eugene's decrees, clarifying punishments for enslaving fellow men—Catholic or not—and defending the dignity of human nature in other races. The teachings on slavery were developed over the next five centuries and propagated by bulls, encyclicals, and letters from the popes.
And yet, many people don't know what the Church has taught on behalf of enslaved persons.
In fact, there are a lot of misunderstandings and unknown facts about the Church among Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Did you know that a priest invented the "Big Bang" theory to explain how God might have brought about creation? Did you know that medieval monasteries were incredibly technologically advanced? If you didn't, you'll learn the details behind these and many more facts in 101 Surprising Facts About Church History. Engaging, surprising, and beautifully illustrated, these pages tell of the Church's rich history of achievements and patronages. A pleasing and fun coffee table resident. Available today at The Catholic Company!


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Q: Why do some number sequences return "000000" instead of a new number? Since about a week, the number sequences for sales invoice numbers and vouchers return "000000" instead of the next number of the number sequence in one system.
So far I tried the following:

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*check manual, continous and other settings of the number sequence: all seems to be in order

*recreate the number sequences using the wizard: the newly created number sequence still does not work

*check other number sequences: they work

*check number sequences in other legal entities and other systems: there the number sequences work

I also found Issue with number sequence after upgrade to AX2012 R2 in place (although the system with the problem was not upgraded), which brought me to the getNumInternal stored procedure. I compared the procedure with another system, but found no differences. I do not think it is a permission problem since the problem only occurs for some number sequences in one legal entity. My next step will be debugging it, but maybe someone has another idea?
The goal is that the number sequences for sales invoice numbers and vouchers again work as normal.
The system is version AX 2012 R2 CU7.

A: It was a permission problem after all. I was thrown off because the stored procedure is only called for continuous number sequences and the system in question has those only in the legal entity where the problem occurred. After adding the AOS service user to the permissions of the stored procedure, the correct number was returned.

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This module provides actions to assist in tracking various states during sequence execution.
counter Incremental custom variable counter.
This action provides a simple method to keep a count of any arbitrary value, and provides access to calling sequences by comparing a number against the total in the counter. It's useful for storing how many times you've done something, eg. on 3rd failed login attempt, hang up. Counters are initialized with a value of zero, and placed in storage area 'counter'.
compare_to int (Optional) The value to compare the current counter value against.
if_equal string (Optional) The sequence to call if the counter value is equal to the 'compare_to' value.
if_greater string (Optional) The sequence to call if the counter value is greater than the 'compare_to' value.
if_less string (Optional) The sequence to call if the counter value is less than the 'compare_to' value.
increment int (Optional) Increment the counter by this amount before performing the comparison to the 'compare_to' parameter. Negative increments are allowed. Default is 1. To disable counting, set this to 0.
reset bool (Optional) Set to true to reset the counter to zero. This happens before any incrementing, so it can be used with incrementing to set a new initial value for the counter.


We're a sucker for any Liberty print collaboration. The quintessentially English ditsy floral print is the perfect match for warm weather pumps and is splashed on sandals, wedges, desert boots and high tops. Our favourite shoe in the collection has to be this easy to wear blue floral plimsoll. Worn with your classic skinny jeans or cropped trousers and a t-shirt or fine knit – preppy weekend style has never looked this good.


Sir Alex Ferguson has been named as the second best football manager of all time, by well-respected magazine France Football.
The French publication have run the rule over great coaches to grace the game over the years and listed their top 50, with Ajax legend Rinus Michels pipping Ferguson to top spot.
Man City boss Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti made the top 10, while Rafa Benitez and Marcelo Bielsa, manager of Sky Bet Championship outfit Leeds, have also been included.
Brian Clough is the highest-placed Englishman at number 15, with Herbert Chapman and Bobby Robson also named.


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TOKYO – Japan and China are arranging high-level talks to improve their relations hurt by a recent island spat.
Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba said Friday that a Chinese foreign ministry director visited Tokyo on Thursday with his Japanese counterpart seeking ways to calm tension.
It was the first visit by a high-ranking Chinese diplomat since Japan nationalized part of the uninhabited islands in the East China Sea, called Senkaku in Japanese and Diaoyu in Chinese. The nationalization sparked violent protests in China.
The two sides agreed to hold vice-ministerial talks as a next round, Gemba said, without giving a timeline.
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What is the GMAT?: Exam Overview & Format
The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a computer adaptive exam intended to measure certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading talents in written English for use in admission to a graduate program, such as an MBA. It is the main competitor to the GRE.
The GMAT test is administered in standardized test centers in 112 countries around the world. According to a study directed by Kaplan Test Prep, the GMAT is still the number one pick for MBA candidates despite the growing acceptability of GRE scores.
Many students find that using test preparations books help to improve their scores.
See our list of the best GMAT prep books here.
GMAT Format
Section Number of questions Time Content
Analytical Writing 1 Topic 30 Minutes Analysis of Argument
Integrated Reasoning 12 Questions
30 Minutes Multi-Source Reasoning
Graphics Interpretation
Two-Part Analysis
Table Analysis
Quantitative 37 Questions 75 Minutes Data Sufficiency
Verbal 41 Questions 75 Minutes Reading Comprehension
Critical Reasoning
Sentence Correction
GMAT Scoring Structure
The GMAT exam consists of four segments: an analytical writing assessment, an integrated reasoning segment, a quantitative segment, and a verbal segment.
The quantitative and verbal segments of the GMAT exam are both multiple-choice and are run in the computer-adaptive design, adjusting to a student's level of aptitude. The GMAT does not assess business awareness or talent, nor does it measure intelligence.
The Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) comprises of one 30-minute writing assignment—analysis of an argument. It is vital to be able to examine the reasoning behind a given argument and write a evaluation of that argument.
Integrated Reasoning (IR) is a segment aimed to assess a student's capability to evaluate facts presented in multiple formats from multiple sources. Performance on the IR and AWA segments do not contribute to the total GMAT score.
The quantitative section of the GMAT seeks to determine the capability to reason quantitatively, solve quantitative problems, interpret graphic data, and examine and use information given in a problem. Problems require understanding of certain algebra, geometry, and arithmetic topics.
The verbal segment of the GMAT test includes the following problem types: reading comprehension, critical reasoning, and sentence correction. Each problem type gives five response options from which to select.
The score distribution follows to a bell curve with a standard deviation of roughly 100 points, meaning that 68% of test takers score between 440 and 640. More accurately, the average score is 545.6 with a standard deviation of 121.07 points.
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When InstaHunks Come Clean About Their 'Insta-Lives'
September 17, 2019 September 15, 2019 by Randy Slovacek
Simon Dunn (via Instagram)
Rugby player and former Australian National Bobsleigh team member, Simon Dunn, recently offered a candid and personal message on Instagram where he basically broke down some of the myths of 'Insta-life.'
"The online persona I show you is all photoshoots, parties and magazine covers," began Dunn.
And in truth, scrolling through his Instagram feed, viewers are treated to a long list of outtakes from photoshoots and magazine covers like his recent DNA Magazine cover.
A post shared by Simon Dunn (@bysimondunn)
But the woofy Mr. Dunn felt he needed to make a confession, adding, "This hasn't always been entirely the truth."
"Earlier this year, I found myself back in Australia, living in a country town in my mother's spare room and financially broke," shared the 32-year-old athlete. "Having to rebuild my life at the time felt like a monumental task. I honestly didn't think I could do it."
In the face of his financial and emotional adversity, Dunn admits he stopped taking care of himself, "drinking most weekends away," and felt he'd hit a low point in his life.
"Only weeks earlier I was living in London with my partner, running my own business, attending every party I was invited to, appearing in countless photoshoots and magazines," he wrote. "Before this I was in North America representing Australia in bobsleigh, training and competing, whilst getting flown to media gigs and appearances all around the world."
After publicly living his passion for showing the world that out and proud athletes exist, Dunn says he felt he'd failed and "let so many people down."
The adventures of the past few years, says Dunn, "felt all but a distant memory."
So he decided to post a photo that represents "the real me – someone who, like everyone else, has obstacles they need to overcome."
Dunn says being able to post the photo now represents his own "little victory," and that he's found his passion for life again as he looks to the next adventure."
"The Simon you see online is the Simon I want you to see, may it be my pride or the influence of social media, but it's not always as it seems," he wrote in closing. "Life is a series of ups and downs, just remember – there's always light at the end of the tunnel no matter how dark it may seem!"
Here's the full post via Instagram.
On Twitter, Dunn followed up tweeting, "My online persona is the image I want the world to see. Abs, photoshoots, parties, success, etc. I questioned posting this picture as it didn't fit within my 'story.' Remember we all go through our own battles in life outside of what we show the world online. Myself included!"
My online persona is the image I want the world to see. Abs, photoshoots, parties, success etc. I questioned posting this picture as it didn't fit within my "story". Remember we all go through our own battles in life outside of what we show the world online. Myself included! pic.twitter.com/3R9utJsTxk
— Simon Dunn (@BySimonDunn) September 14, 2019
Dunn's message is reminiscent of another social media celebrity, Arrow/Teen Wolf star Colton Haynes, who last month also penned an essay admitting Instagram lives are rarely the true measure of reality.
In his post on August 18, Haynes shared a photo from a past hospital stay telling his followers he no longer wanted to "project a curated life."
A post shared by Colton Haynes (@coltonlhaynes)
As a fan of social media myself, I know I follow certain accounts for the eye-candy factor, or the imagery coupled with inspirational quotes.
But it is refreshing, every now and then, for these folks – who sometimes seem straight out of The Lives of the Rich and Famous – to let down their guard and relate to their hundreds of thousands of followers as regular human beings.
And by the way, while Dunn may have felt 'less than' his curated Instagram image in the photo he chose to share – sans razor-sharp abs and photoshoot lighting – I think he looks pretty hot.
Which just goes to show how living for that 'Insta-image' might skew exactly how we see that 'man in the mirror.'
Tags @BySimonDunn, #instahunks, #LGBTQ, #outathletes
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Rot Weiß Lüdenscheid e.V. é uma agremiação esportiva alemã, fundada a 17 de outubro de 1908, sediada em Lüdenscheid, Renânia do Norte-Vestfália.

História
As origens do clube remontam à formação do Luedenscheider Fußball-Klub em 1908. No rescaldo da Primeira Guerra Mundial, um número de times locais passou por uma série de fusões. No final de 1918, o LFK fundiu-se com o FC Preußen 09 e Luedenscheider SV 1910 para formar o VfB Lüdenscheid 08.

Em 1919, Ballspielverein Lüdenscheid e FC Fortuna 1910 formaram outro lado antecessor chamado RSV Höh 1910. Os dois clubes, então, entraram em uma união de curta duração com o Lüdenscheid Turn-Verein 1861. O RSV deixou essa união em 1920, e o VfB o seguiu, em 1924, assumindo o nome Sportfreunde 08. Finalmente, em 1971, RSV e Sportfreunde se uniram para formar o clube atual.

O Rot-Weiss obteve seu maior sucesso entre 1977 e 1981, quando jogou na 2.Bundesliga Nord. No entanto, a equipe de forma consistente flertou com o rebaixamento, e depois a 2.Bundesliga Nord e Süd foram fundidas em uma divisão única, menor em 1974, e o RWL acabou na terceira divisão, a Oberliga Westfalen. O time oscilou entre a terceira e quarta divisão até ser rebaixado em 1997.

Depois de terminar em 13º, na temporada 2005-06 na Verbandsliga Westfalen (IV), o Lüdenscheid sofreu o desecenso para a  Landesliga Westfalen (V).

Ligações externas
 Site oficial

Fonte
 Grüne, Hardy (2001). Vereinslexikon. Kassel: AGON Sportverlag ISBN 3-89784-147-9

Clubes de futebol da Alemanha
Clubes de futebol fundados em 1908

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My editor, Dominic Wakeford at HQ Harper Collins, tells me that book 3 will be published in April, 2020. We had a great discussion about the book the other day: he's very happy with it. There's more editing to do, but nothing major.
Originally I wanted it to be called 'Gravesend' but William Boyle published a book with that name in 2018 when I was half way through writing it. So then I named it 'The Gravesend Queen'. But my publishers don't like that title so I'm waiting to hear if they have any suggestions after they've read it.
Here are some pictures taken while collecting information for the book. The photos below are an important location in the book. Old Swan Pier used to be here – you can still see the struts in the water and a bit of the entrance. In place of the new buildings would have been warehouses and wharves. It's right next to London Bridge and Fishmongers Hall.
From the pier, you would have been able to see Tower Bridge (looking under London Bridge) and Pickfords Wharf opposite.
Here are some photos from the London Docklands Museum.
This is St Saviour's Dock in Bermondsey. It would have been busy with Thames barges, tugs and lighters back in the 1890s.
The perfect place for the birdseller to live. Gravesend.
Paddle steamer for day trips to Gravesend.
Some extracts from The Daily News – 1893 and 1896. Thanks to the British Library.


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