Fun, structured play sessions take children on a journey of sporting imagination with engaging and energetic coaches supporting them every step of the way whilst teaching how to catch, pass, kick, run with the ball and play as part of a team. For ages 2 – 7 years.
Stagecoach Leeds Morley is performing arts tuition for children ages 4 to 18, held on a Sunday morning at Victoria Primary School, Morley. Here the children learn, from very experienced teachers in singing, dancing and acting.


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package io.reist.sandbox.feed;

import android.support.test.espresso.contrib.DrawerActions;
import android.support.test.espresso.contrib.RecyclerViewActions;
import android.support.test.runner.AndroidJUnit4;

import org.junit.Before;
import org.junit.Test;
import org.junit.runner.RunWith;

import io.reist.sandbox.R;
import io.reist.sandbox.app.view.MainActivity;
import io.reist.sandbox.core.ActivityInstrumentationTestCase;
import io.reist.sandbox.core.TestUtils;

import static android.support.test.espresso.Espresso.onView;
import static android.support.test.espresso.action.ViewActions.click;
import static android.support.test.espresso.assertion.ViewAssertions.matches;
import static android.support.test.espresso.matcher.ViewMatchers.isDescendantOfA;
import static android.support.test.espresso.matcher.ViewMatchers.isDisplayed;
import static android.support.test.espresso.matcher.ViewMatchers.isRoot;
import static android.support.test.espresso.matcher.ViewMatchers.withId;
import static android.support.test.espresso.matcher.ViewMatchers.withText;
import static org.hamcrest.Matchers.allOf;

/**
 * Created by 4xes on 9/11/16.
 */
@RunWith(AndroidJUnit4.class)
public class FeedsUiTest extends ActivityInstrumentationTestCase<MainActivity> {

    MainActivity mMainActivity;

    public FeedsUiTest() {
        super(MainActivity.class);
    }

    @Before
    public void setUp() throws Exception {
        super.setUp();
        mMainActivity = getActivity();
    }

    @Test
    public void testLike() throws Throwable {

        // open sidebar
        onView(withId(R.id.drawer_layout))
                .perform(DrawerActions.open());

        // go to feed section
        onView(allOf(isDescendantOfA(withId(R.id.nav_view)), withText(R.string.menu_feed)))
                .perform(click());

        onView(isRoot())
                .perform(TestUtils.waitId(R.id.post_title, TestUtils.ACTION_TIMEOUT));

        // click on post
        onView(withId(R.id.feed_recycler_view))
                .perform(RecyclerViewActions.actionOnItemAtPosition(0, click()));

        onView(isRoot())
                .perform(TestUtils.waitId(R.id.post_detail_container, TestUtils.ACTION_TIMEOUT));

        onView(withId(R.id.post_detail_title)).check(matches(isDisplayed()));
        onView(withId(R.id.post_detail_body)).check(matches(isDisplayed()));
    }

}

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Leila Fadel
Visiting A Historic Mosque In North Dakota
By Leila Fadel • Jul 13, 2019
American Muslims In Public Life Say They Face Outsize Scrutiny
By Leila Fadel • May 15, 2019
At a rally on Capitol Hill organized by black female leaders in support of Ilhan Omar, the embattled Democratic congresswoman addressed the crowd.
"They cannot stand that a refugee, a black woman, an immigrant, a Muslim shows up in Congress thinking she's equal to them," she said, referencing President Trump, members of the Republican Party and even members of her own party.
Mainstream Charities Are Unwittingly Funding Anti-Muslim Hate Groups, Report Says
By Leila Fadel • May 7, 2019
The nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization says that charitable foundations, mostly mainstream, are directly and indirectly giving millions of dollars to anti-Muslim hate groups.
Activists And Suicide Prevention Groups Seek Bans On Conversion Therapy For Minors
By Leila Fadel • Apr 26, 2019
Peter Nunn is 32 and he's happy. He lives just outside Atlanta with his husband Monte, his dog Amelie, and their cat Hollow.
The dining room is decorated with a photo gallery wall of family — his husband dancing with his mother at their wedding and pictures of the couple. But it took a long time and work to get to a place where Nunn said he accepted and loved himself.
As a gay man, Nunn said, his father tried to change him.
Coping With The Persistent Trauma Of Anti-Muslim Rhetoric And Violence
By Leila Fadel • Mar 19, 2019
Over the weekend, Muslim mental health professionals quickly pulled together a webinar to share advice on how to deal with trauma after the New Zealand terrorist attacks on Friday. A white supremacist killed at least 50 people as they prayed in two mosques.
Psychiatrists and spiritual leaders doled out advice on self-care and how to help young Muslims work through this moment.
'We Are Not Safe Unless We Are Together' — Interfaith Vigils Follow Mosque Shootings
A video of a stranger with a bouquet of roses walking into a New York mosque was shared thousands of times online. "An expression of sympathy for the loss of life in New Zealand," the man said, as he handed over the bouquet.
The message was clear: Muslims, you are not alone.
That message echoed in vigils and interfaith gatherings across the country over a weekend marred by a tragedy across the world that felt so close to home — an attack on two mosques in New Zealand where at least 50 people were killed as they prayed.
In These Divided Times, Is Civility Under Siege?
It's a time of deepening political divisions in the United States, with people on opposite ends of the political spectrum not only disagreeing but many really disliking the other side. That dislike has been growing for decades.
Nevada Sheriff Continues Getting Elected Despite Allegations Of Sexual Assault
By Leila Fadel • Feb 26, 2019
U.S. Hate Groups Rose 30 Percent In Recent Years, Watchdog Group Reports
Updated at 2 p.m. ET
A First: Women Take The Majority In Nevada Legislature And Colorado House
By Leila Fadel & Bente Birkeland • Feb 4, 2019
On Monday, Nevada's statehouse begins its legislative session by marking a major milestone. It's the first time in our nation's history that any state legislature holds a majority of female lawmakers. Just like the country, the body is slightly more than half women.
"It's been a long, hard fight. I'm starting to see some of the fruits of not just my labor, but the labor of so many other people whose names I don't know," says Patricia Ann Spearman, a Democrat and Nevada senator who was first elected in 2012.
After Falling Short, U.S. Army Gets Creative With New Recruiting Strategy
By Leila Fadel • Jan 6, 2019
Uncle Sam may want Generation Z, but the feeling doesn't seem to be mutual.
That's the conclusion recruiters relayed to General Frank Muth, the head of Army Recruiting Command, last July when he spoke with them to figure out why the Army fell short of its recruiting goal by 6,500 people in the last fiscal year.
In an effort to ramp up recruitment, the Army this year is trying something different.
Survey Suggests 'Manels' — All-Male Panels — Are Still The Norm
By Leila Fadel • Nov 2, 2018
Men outnumbered women 2 to 1 as event speakers over the last five years, a survey by event software company Bizzabo found. Of the 60,000 speakers the company analyzed at mostly private sector events in 23 countries, 69 percent were male.
The company's survey, which looked across industries and event types, suggests that so-called "manels" — all-male panels — are still the norm.
Muslims Are Having A Hollywood Moment
By Leila Fadel • Oct 30, 2018
On the last day of taping for a new 10-part Web series called East of La Brea, the cameras are set up at a local mosque for a scene about a 20-something black Muslim woman who's praying. Suddenly her phone rings and the quiet space fills with raucous and racy lyrics from a pop song. Around her, older women shoot her shady stares.
Democrats See Nevada As 'The Model' For A Blue Wave
Nevada, a swing state, bucked the trend in 2016. That was when Nevada chose Hillary Clinton for president, when Democrats flipped the state legislature from red to blue and when the state delivered the first Latina senator to Washington D.C.
Brothel Owner And Trump-Inspired Candidate Dennis Hof Dies At 72
Dennis Hof, who used his celebrity as a brothel owner to launch a political career, was found dead Tuesday at the Love Ranch, one of several legal brothels he owned in Nevada.
Hof was best known for his reality TV show Cathouse that aired on HBO. But recently he stepped into the spotlight as an aspiring politician, vying for a seat in the state assembly. His primary victory over a three-term Republican in a rural district in Southern Nevada roiled local politics and made national headlines.
'You Can Get Through It': Las Vegas Shooting Survivors Rebuild Their Lives
By Leila Fadel • Sep 23, 2018
Watching Nick Campbell now you wouldn't know what he's been through.
NPR first spoke to Campbell last year when he was 16, a high school student from a suburb of Las Vegas, just after the shooting. He was in a hospital bed, his right lung pierced by a bullet, his ribs broken.
Grappling With Native American Homelessness
Record Number Of Native Americans Running For Office In Midterms
By Leila Fadel • Jul 4, 2018
People Who Say Police Were Called For #LivingWhileBlack Ask Congress To Act
By Leila Fadel • Jun 6, 2018
Las Vegas Golden Knights Surprise Everyone As Team Reaches Final In First Year
In Chicago, A Muslim Non-Profit Is Engaging The Community Through Activism
America's Next Generation Of Muslims Insists On Crafting Its Own Story
Fashion designers. Community activists. Parents. Converts. High school students facing down bullies. Podcasters creating their own space to exhale.
The newest generation of American Muslims is a mosaic, one of the most racially and ethnically diverse faith groups in the country. At a time when all religions are struggling to keep youth engaged, Islam is growing in the U.S., according to the Pew Research Center.
Documents Reveal Second Person Of Interest In Las Vegas Shooting
By Leila Fadel • Feb 1, 2018
This week, when a district court in Las Vegas unsealed nearly 300 pages of police affidavits, the name of a second person of interest in the mass shooting that left 58 people dead was blacked out.
But because of an error, the documents released to The Las Vegas Review-Journal included name of an Arizona man named Douglas Haig, according to the newspaper. And it started another frenzy over whether Stephen Paddock acted alone.
Same-Sex Couples Sue U.S. Government For Kids' Citizenship
By Leila Fadel • Jan 26, 2018
Aiden and Ethan Dvash-Banks share pretty much everything. The 16-month-old twins were born four minutes apart, from the same womb, to the same fathers and now they share the same toys in the living room of their Southern California home.
But there is one thing they don't share — Aiden was granted U.S. citizenship and Ethan is living in California on an expired tourist visa.
With Focus On The Polls, Women's March Organizers Stage Flagship Event In Las Vegas
Victims Of Las Vegas Shooting: We Need More Help
Christine Caria flips through pictures and videos she took at the Route 91 Country Music Festival on her phone. She was having so much fun, working with her friend Heather Sallan who has a company that sells cowboy boot accessories.
She stops on one picture.
"This is Kurt Von Tillow," she says. "He passed."
Why Women's March Organizers Are Focused On Polls In Nevada This Year
An American Muslim Preacher Faces His Own Mortality
On a recent night in Chicago, a Muslim preacher sits on the floor in the center of an ethnically mixed and mostly young group of men and women. Around him, a drum circle sings praises of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad.
Mint tea is served on gold trays. A man with a hipster beard circulates an incense burner. A musky, wood scent fills the air.
After A Wildfire, Making A Holiday Among The Ashes
By Leila Fadel • Dec 20, 2017
This was supposed to be the Ekblad family's first Christmas in their new home, a four-bedroom near a park in Ventura, Calif., that they stretched their budget to buy. Allie Ekblad, 32, says she was ready for the holiday: For once, she had finished Christmas shopping early for her husband, Matt, 2-year-old Jace and 8-month-old Ava.
"The one year I'm ahead of everything," she says, sighing. "I had everyone done, including the kids, stockings, the extended family. All done."
New Study Finds That 4.2 Million Kids Experience Homelessness Each Year
By Leila Fadel • Nov 15, 2017
Marquan Ellis was evicted from his home in Las Vegas, Nevada when he was 18.
His mother battled with a drug and gambling addiction while he stayed at his godmother's house. But he couldn't stay there forever.
He found his way to the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth where he enrolled in the independent living program.

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CONSIDERING TO VENTURE INTO THE WORLD OF E-GAMING? READ THIS!
The e-gaming industry has been around for a long time now but it was in the peak of the pandemic when it reached its all-time high. The industry's growth has been off the charts all over the world even outperforming sports and movies in 2020 as the biggest entertainment segment.
The big question is: will this industry be a one-hit wonder? Is it only because the lockdowns forced people to stick with home entertainment? A quick glance on the figures will answer that.
E-gaming hit a whopping value of $162.32 billion in 2020. But if we will look ahead in the next five years, it will be even more impressive at $300 billion. Definitely worth noting for investors looking to take advantage of a lucrative industry.
The MENA arena
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) already home to diverse industries and e-gaming is among its newest headliners. In fact, Forbes recently reported Middle East to be one of the newest leaders in the gaming industry with a gaming revenue to hit $6 billion in 2021.
E-sports or online competitive gaming is at the forefront of this boom. The reason? Aside from Middle East being one of the tech-savviest regions, it also has a young population hungry for e-sports. A research showed that there are over 100 million gamers in the Middle East alone.
Rising opportunity
But where does the biggest opportunity lie for e-gaming investors? It is in localising games. At the moment, there is a high penetration of video games in MENA but only 3% of the games are available in Arabic language – one of the top five languages in the region at 400 million speakers.
Aside from competitive gamers, the MENA has a pool of talented gaming professionals who are well-equipped to develop, publish and distribute games that are not only suited for the market but speaks its language.
UAE as the launchpad for e-gaming businesses
Your ideal location to set up e-gaming business is the United Arab Emirates. Let's take a closer look to know the reason.
The UAE has a high mobile and internet penetration – a factor that is attracting tech firms from across the world and an aspect that is important to the e-gaming industry.
In terms of ranking, the UAE is the 35th largest gaming market in the world in terms of revenue as reported in 2019 and gamers in the country spend an average of 30 minutes per day on mobile games.
The UAE government also backs the development of the digital media and digital society. With support from the government, universities in the country are offering programmes in gaming to support gamers and the business community.
A couple of gaming conventions and competitions have also taken place in the recent years, positioning the UAE as a regional hub for e-gaming. In 2020, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, inaugurated the first edition of the UAE Tolerance E-sports Games, which was open to gamers all over the world and launched in an aim to enhance the values of tolerance among the youth.
Starting your e-gaming venture
You can never go wrong when choosing the Emirates as the ideal ecosystem for your gaming venture. With the abundance of free zones in the UAE, investors are assured to experience a quick, easy and cost-effective business set-up.
As an investors, it is best to shop around for the best e-gaming set-up package available in the market. There are several options for you to choose from with one of the packages that starts from AED 7,725 including a free three-year residency visa and other benefits. There is also an option for you to initiate and complete your business registration online. Now, that's convenient!
Without a doubt, e-gaming is the business of the future. So do not think twice and get started on your venture today.
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Q: Why do I have to use double quotes to join 2 tables? I have 2 tables that I don't understand why I need to join them using double quotes "". This is running in ORACLE 12c...
Can someone explain that to me?
CREATE TABLE "TB1"."PROPERTY"
   (    "ItemID" CHAR(36 BYTE) NOT NULL ENABLE,
    "Name" NVARCHAR2(255) NOT NULL ENABLE,
    "Type" NVARCHAR2(50),
    "Value" NCLOB,
    "Size" NUMBER(*,0),
     CONSTRAINT "COMPOUNDPK" PRIMARY KEY ("ItemID", "Name")

CREATE TABLE "TB2"."CATALOGITEM"
   (    "ID" CHAR(36 BYTE) NOT NULL ENABLE,
    "Type" NUMBER(*,0),
    "Shortcut" CHAR(1 BYTE),
    "Name" NVARCHAR2(255),
     PRIMARY KEY ("ID")

SELECT *
FROM CATALOGITEM c, PROPERTY p
WHERE p."ItemID" = c."ID"

I get the following error:

ORA-00904: "P"."ITEMID": invalid identifier
  00904. 00000 -  "%s: invalid identifier"
  *Cause:
  *Action: Error at Line: 8 Column: 8

A: A common mistake people - whose origin isn't Oracle - do: use mixed case and enclose table & column names into double quotes. The fact that you can do that doesn't mean that you should do it. No benefit, many drawbacks.
Any time you reference such a table or a column, you must enclose its name into double quotes and type its name correctly, i.e. not mistype it. For example, "FirstName" would be different from "Firstname" or "FIRSTNAME".
Shortly - get rid of double quotes. Type those names anyway you want - you don't have to pay attention to it. Oracle will store those names in UPPERCASE into the data dictionary, but you'll be able to reference it anyway you want - without using double quotes (firstname, FirstName, FIRSTNAME - all the same).
As of the cause of an error - those tables belong to different users, so you'll have to acquire grant (at least SELECT) from one user to another in order to make it work.
(Not that it matters here, but - those CREATE TABLE statements are invalid, both miss the final close bracket).
A demonstration:
SQL> show user
USER is "SCOTT"
SQL> CREATE TABLE scott."PROPERTY"
  2     (    "ItemID" CHAR(36 BYTE) NOT NULL ENABLE,
  3      "Name" NVARCHAR2(255) NOT NULL ENABLE,
  4      "Type" NVARCHAR2(50),
  5      "Value" NCLOB,
  6      "Size" NUMBER(*,0),
  7       CONSTRAINT "COMPOUNDPK" PRIMARY KEY ("ItemID", "Name"));

Table created.

Connect as user MIKE and create another table:
SQL> connect mike/lion@xe
Connected.

Session altered.

SQL> CREATE TABLE mike."CATALOGITEM"
  2     (    "ID" CHAR(36 BYTE) NOT NULL ENABLE,
  3      "Type" NUMBER(*,0),
  4      "Shortcut" CHAR(1 BYTE),
  5      "Name" NVARCHAR2(255),
  6       PRIMARY KEY ("ID"));

Table created.

SQL> select *
  2  from catalogitem c, property p
  3  where p."ItemID" = c."ID";
from catalogitem c, property p
                    *
ERROR at line 2:
ORA-00942: table or view does not exist

As expected, that doesn't work. Now, back to SCOTT and grant some privileges to MIKE:
SQL> connect scott/tiger@xe
Connected.

Session altered.

SQL> grant select on property to mike;

Grant succeeded.

Back to MIKE:
SQL> connect mike/lion@xe
Connected.

Session altered.

SQL> select *
  2  from catalogitem c, scott.property p    --> note SCOTT here!
  3  where p."ItemID" = c."ID";

no rows selected

SQL>

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Washington Square Press, 9781439101940, 272pp.
From acclaimed poet and novelist Jill Bialosky, the New York Times bestselling exploration of her sister's suicide and the lifelong impact it had on those left behind—"a beautifully composed, deeply reflective work" (Publishers Weekly).
Jill Bialosky is the author of four acclaimed collections of poetry. Her poems have appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Kenyon Review, and The Atlantic, among others. She is the author of three novels, most recently, The Prize, and a New York Times bestselling memoir History of a Suicide: My Sister's Unfinished Life. Jill was honored by the Poetry Society of America for her distinguished contribution to the field of poetry in 2015. She is an editor at W. W. Norton & Company and lives in New York City.
"A tender, absorbing, and deeply moving memoir...[Bialosky] writes so gracefully and bravely that what you're left with in the end is an overwhelming sense of love."


Summer season is when bacteria, virus and other parasites breed and cause several life-threatening problems.
Summer season is a time for vacations but it also comes along with a lot of health-related problems. Heat stroke, loo, sweat, and season change can all pose a challenge as far as your health is concerned. Here are some common summer ailments and preventive tips that you can practice while indulging in your summer adventures.
1. Food Poisoning- Summer season encourages bacteria to multiply. Cooked food that's stored outside in the heat creates the perfect atmosphere for bacteria to grow. You must store cooked food in a refrigerator. Try to consume freshly prepared food.
2. Rashes- Where there is heat there are burns and rashes too. When the weather is so humid and hot, heat rashes can happen because of the blockage in sweat ducts. To avoid this summer disease, wear light clothes especially cotton, and keep yourself clean too.
3. Measles- "This is also one of the very common diseases during summer season caused by the measles virus. The best way to prevent this virus is to take MMR Vaccination. The vaccination can be given to adults as well as children between 6-13 months if they are at risk of catching measles," says Dr Sujit Paul, managing director, Stayhappi Pharmacy.
4. Chickenpox– It can easily spread through cough and sneezes and also one of the very common infections during the summer season. In order to avoid this virus, make sure to sanitize your hands thoroughly, avoid contact with the person infected with the disease, and get vaccinated at the earliest.
5. Typhoid– "It's a bacterial infection and happens very often during the summer season. High fever, weakness, constipation etc are the common signs of it. To prevent this disease, you must get vaccinated. There are two types of vaccines– one in the form of an injection to kill the bacteria and other is pill or medicine to weaken the typhoid bacteria," Dr Sujit says.
6. Jaundice– Jaundice is mainly caused due to consumption of contaminated water and food. Light colour stool, dark urine, yellow eyes are some of the common signs of it. It's generally recommended to stick to home-cooked food and filtered or mineral water to avoid these kind of diseases.
7. Heat Stroke- Avoid being outside in the direct sunlight between 11 AM to 4 PM. This is the time when the heat is at its peak. If you need to step out you must use a stole or scarf to cover your face and body.


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House Democrats introduce article of impeachment against President Trump
Published Tuesday, January 12, 2021
by Delphine Luneau | The Center Square
(The Center Square) - Democrats in the U.S. House took steps Monday to once again try to remove President Donald Trump from office, introducing a single article of impeachment and a resolution that would ask Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment, thereby displacing Trump and assuming power over the nation's executive branch.
The resolution, seen as a procedural step before the House moves to consider impeachment, immediately drew an objection from House Republicans. The chamber then went into recess until Tuesday, and it's expected the 25th Amendment resolution will go before the full House for a vote later this week.
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Reports suggest Pence is not inclined to invoke the 25th Amendment, even if the resolution ultimately passes. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said in that scenario, the House would move forward with impeaching the president over Wednesday's events that led to the U.S. Capitol being breached by crowds of Trump supporters.
An impeachment vote is seen as likely to succeed in the Democrat-controlled House, which would make Trump the first president in U.S. history to be impeached twice. Less certain is the outcome in the Senate, which is controlled by Republicans but due to change hands. Even after Democrats take control - when Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, the winners of last week's Georgia runoffs, are sworn in - it's considered unlikely the supermajority needed to actually remove the president would materialize.
The Capitol incursion caused five deaths and led to members of Congress fleeing the House and Senate chambers - interrupting the process of recording the results of the Nov. 3 presidential election. Critics of Trump argue his remarks at a rally earlier in the day sparked the events that took place at the Capitol.
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If the 25th Amendment was invoked, Pence would take over as acting president. Trump would be given an opportunity after several days to challenge the assertion he was incapable of performing his duties; if Pence again invoked the clause, the matter would be settled by Congress.
With President-elect Joe Biden due to be sworn in Jan. 20, some observers have questioned why Congress is spending its time trying to remove a president who will leave office in a little more than a week. Others have pointed to continued chatter online, by those who feel the Nov. 3 election was decided fraudulently, seeking to interfere with the inauguration ceremony and prevent Biden from becoming president. Still, others have expressed concern Trump might misuse his pardon powers on his own behalf, to benefit his close friends and allies, or even on behalf of the individuals who stormed the Capitol.
Trump was impeached in December 2019 over allegations he improperly sought to pressure the Ukrainian president to investigate Biden. The Senate voted in February 2020 to acquit Trump without hearing any additional witnesses.
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Things To Do Weekend Guides
10 Cool Things You Can Do for Free in Hong Kong
You can have the best time without spending too much!
by Christa I. De La Cruz
(SPOT.ph) Contrary to popular belief, Hong Kong can be one of the cheapest places to visit—if you know where to go. You can experience its old-world charm, check out its coolest art hubs, and even catch a movie (or two) without even having to pay for anything. So why not book those promo flights and good-deal hostels, and have the best (and inexpensive) time in Hong Kong through this list of exciting things to do?
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Watch a movie in an Instagram-worthy venue
Tai Kwun, which opened in July, is Hong Kong's newest arts and culture center located in what used to be the Central Police Station. The compound's first building, the Barrack Block, was erected in 1862; while the last structure, the Central Magistracy, was built in 1916. It was decommissioned in 2006, and plans for its complete revitalization started just a year later. Now, the restored heritage site features 16 historic buildings, two new structures, outdoor spaces, and even a 60-year-old mango tree. This also includes the grandiose and semi-outdoor Laundry Stairs, which is being used for free film screenings every Sunday. Just check out Tai Kwun's website for the upcoming lineup—ranging from short animations to full-length features.
Tai Kwun is at 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong. Sunday Movie Series is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Laundry Steps.
Nam Cheong Street featured in Transformers 4 Courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism Board
Drop by Hollywood movie locations in Sham Shui Po
Sham Shui Po in the northwestern part of the Kowloon Peninsula is a favorite filming location among Hollywood movie directors. Have fun walking around Nam Cheong and Tai Nan Streets and see if you can identify where these streets were featured. (Answer: Transformers 4: Age of Extinction and Ghost in the Shell).
Ten-meter-high mural featuring Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Frank Sinatra on the wall of Madera Hollywood Courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism Board
Spot the coolest murals in Old Town Central
Old Town Central is an interesting neighborhood where the past and present co-exist. Side-by-side with old-style tea houses, open-air food stalls (dai pai dong), and temples built in the 1800s are quirky art galleries, innovative designer stores, and hip bars. Don't forget to stop and take photo of the murals when you walk around.
Courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism Board
Enjoy a panoramic view of Victoria Harbour
Harbour City is not only Hong Kong's largest shopping destination, but it is also the best venue to enjoy a stunning view of the bay area. Just climb to the rooftop of the Ocean Terminal and you're all set.
Tour one of Hong Kong's oldest courthouses
The North Kowloon Magistracy Building was erected in 1960 and handled cases in the Kowloon District. It closed in 2005, but was restored in 2010 to house the Hong Kong campus of Savannah College of Art and Design. The grand courthouse still has its original architecture intact, including Court No. 4, which was transformed into a classroom, former prison cells (with steel bars!) were converted into offices, and Court No. 1 turned into a lecture hall. Tours of the revitalized North Kowloon Magistracy Building cover two floors of the structure, the original detention cell, and the courtroom.
The Savannah College of Art and Design (formerly North Kowloon Magistracy Building) is at 292 Tai Po Road, Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong. Tours in English is at 10:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; at 3:30 p.m every Tuesday and Thursday; and 10:30 a.m. every third Saturday of the month.
Sign up for art classes
The Jockey Club Creative Arts Center, which opened in 2008, is located in what used to be the first public-housing estate in Hong Kong—the Shek Kip Mei Factory Estate built in 1953. Now, its rooms serve as art studios, offices, and workshop venues for nearly 140 artists and art organizations. It also offers free art classes, music gigs, and movie screenings during art fairs.
The Jockey Club Creative Arts Center is at 30 Pak Tin Street, Shek Kip Mei, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
PHOTO BY Halno Kujiraoka (@halno)
Take a selfie against a colorful backdrop
Choi Hung Estate is a favorite spot among photographers and Instagram-savvy travelers. It features a rainbow-colored façade and nostalgia-tinged basketball courts that give us a picture of Hong Kong's early public housing projects. Its stores, playgrounds, and facilities give tourists a peek at the old way of life in the Wong Tai Sin District of Kowloon.
Experience the beauty of nature in a UNESCO-declared geopark
Hong Kong proves that being a modern city doesn't mean you have to do away with well-protected natural parks. In fact, one of its prized properties—the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark—is open to the public for free to better share the beauty of its timeless landforms with travelers. Visitors can also check out exhibits of rock specimens produced by volcanic eruptions 140 million years ago.
Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark is at Sai Kung Waterfront Park, Wai Man Road, Sai Kung, New Territories. It is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Wednesday to Monday).
Sunlight Reflects by Aniwar Mamat PEKIN FINE ARTS - HONG KONG / FACEBOOK
Go gallery-hopping in Wong Chuk Hang
Wong Chuk Hang's distressed warehouses and drab office buildings have been turned into galleries, lifestyle stores, and murals that enliven the neighborhood. It is now home to Blindspot Gallery, which is dedicated to contemporary photography; Pekin Fine Arts, which is designed by acclaimed Chinese artist Ai Wei Wei; and Rossi & Rossi, which showcases both classical and contemporary Asian art. If you have some bills to spare, drop by Mirth and go crazy with their stationery collection, cool stickers, and other quirky gift items.
Catch the sunset from Garden Hill
Garden Hill, located at the junction of Sham Shui Po and Shek Kip Mei, offers front-row seats to a breathtaking sunset view amid Hong Kong's cityscape. It was named after the Garden Bakery found at the foot of the hill.
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We stroll down the cobblestone hill lined with tourist shops to the bustling lakefront. We watch as ferry boats bring in tourists, an artist paints the picturesque scene and shoppers browse the handbag and pottery shops. Watch the video: The following stills are from the above video. Camera: Sony RX100 V.
This amazing garden in Gardone Riviera has plants from around the world blended with contemporary sculptures. The numerous shrubs and small trees are intersected with narrow, winding paths with each turn presenting a different tableau of planting. Watch the video: The following stills are from the above video. Camera: Sony RX100 V.
Riva del Garda is located at the north-western corner of Lake Garda in Italy. We stroll on a circular tour from the harbour, through the picturesque back streets and return to catch the ferry. Watch the video: The following stills are from the above video. Camera: Sony RX100 V.
A speeded up walk from the Funivia Faloria cable car station along the Via XXIX Maggio and then the Corso Italia to the Parc Hotel Victoria. The following stills are from the video. Camera: GoPro 6.


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Тодорова субота је прва субота Васкршњег поста па према томе покретан празник који спада уз Васкршњи циклус празновања. Дан је посвећен Св. великомученику Теодору Тирону, кога Црква слави 17. фебруара, а у Теодорову суботу успомену на његово јављање Епископу Евдоксију, прве суботе прве недеље поста.

Теодорова субота посвећена је догађају који се десио Св. великомучеником Теодор Тирону и кољивом. Када је цар Јулијан Отпадник наредио да се сва храна на тргу покропи жртвеном идолском крвљу, како би се Хришћани оскврнули (оскрнавили), Св. Теодор се јавио градском Епископу Евдоксију и рекавши му да народу нареди да једе кувану (варену) пшеницу. У спомен на овај догађај, у петак после Пређеосвећене литургије пева се молебни Канон Св. великомученику Теодору, који је написао преподобни Јован Дамаскин. Прва субота Васкршњег поста у Јерусалиму била је посвећена Св. Теодору већ у VII веку, а Канон Св. Теодора који се поје у суботу на јутрењу написао је у XI веку Митрополит Јован Евхаитски.

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 За Светог Теодора, народски, Тодора верује се да је заштитник стоке, поглавито коња, па се овај дан назива још и Коњски дан. У таковском крају овај светац се слави, јер се верује да лечи од падавице. Сељаци у то време одлазе у оближње манастире са болеснима, пале свеће и моле се Светом Теодору за здравље. Тодорова субота у Поповом пољу зове се Тодорица. Родитељи тада шаљу децу да се причесте. Села у Горњој Пчињи Светог Теодора славе као заштитника говеда. Кувају кукуруз који увече носе воловима и срачима да се почасте. Ломе и за ову прилику умешен колач који се дели стоци; овцама, козама, воловима, кравама, коњима.

 Трке коња се организују у Шумадији, које су популарне међу млађаријом. Овај дан су у селима Тимочке крајине прогласили за Коњски - Велики дан, па не прежу коње већ их само јашу. Срби у Војводини верују да ноћу уочи светог Тодора јашу поворке белих коња. Међу њима је предводник хроми коњ. Постоји веровање да је и сам Свети Тодор јахао таквог хромог коња, па се зато може чути и назив Хрома субота. Уопште, у многим селима се коњи јашу, без седла или са њима, показују по селима. На Тодорицу, како се још назива Тодорова субота, по први пут излазе змије након зимског мировања. На Косову мисле да је некада свети Теодор управљао змијама које су имале ноге. Кад су змије почеле да уједају људе, он се наљути на њих, одузе им ноге, а људе научи како да их туку штаповима и хватају.

 Овог дана у селима источне Србије припрема се жито, односно, кољиво, као за сваку Крсну славу. Прави се и колач на коме се обавезно налазе украси у облику коња или потковице. Теодорова субота спада у оне празнике који славе почетак летњег периода, па се тако у селима око Прокупља може чути да је то дан када Свети Теодор узјаше коња и оде да доведе лето. Друга прича каже да је то дан када роде поткивају своје невидљиве коње, пред велики пут, да би стигле у наше крајеве за Младенце.

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City Planning Commission Considers Rezoning Application Near Train Terminal
City Planning Commission • Rezoning • Wakefield, Bronx
11/29/2018 • Leave a Comment
Rendering of the proposed project as seen on East 241st Street. Image Credit: NYC CPC/Aufgang Architects
Rezoning will allow for construction of building with 185 affordable units. On November 14, 2018, the City Planning Commission held a public hearing for a rezoning application that would allow for the construction of a new affordable nine-story mixed-use building in the Wakefield neighborhood of the Bronx. The proposed project site is on the corner of White Plains Road and East 241st, adjacent to the East 241st Street subway terminal along the IRT – 2 train line. The proposed project site currently has several vacant commercial buildings and garages that are surrounded by a construction fence.
Enclave on 241st LLC brought the application. Richard Lobel of Sheldon Lobel, P.C. and Emmanuel D'Amore of Aufgang Architects presented the application at the hearing. To build the mixed-use building, the applicants are requesting a rezoning of the entire block, running from East 241st Street to the north, East 240th Street to the south, Furman Avenue to the east and White Plains Road to the west. The applicants are proposing to rezone the block from manufacturing to residential with a commercial overlay.
The proposed rezoning will enable the development of a building with 137,422 square feet of residential space and 24,972 square feet of ground floor commercial space on White Plains Road and East 241st Street. The building will occupy three of the twenty lots on the block. The proposed building will have 185 residential units and one super's unit. The building will be U-shaped and have an outdoor garden courtyard above the ground floor retail space. The building will also have a laundry room and bicycle storage. Residents will have access to a community recreation room. There will be residential underground parking for 47 vehicles.
The 185 units will be comprised of 26 studio apartments available at a range of rents from $215 to $1,340, 84 one-bedroom apartments from $283 to $1,689, 57 two-bedroom apartments available from $425 to $2,036, and 18 three-bedroom apartments available from $512 to $2,346. All 185 residential units will be affordable within a range from 30 percent or less AMI to 90 percent AMI.
The applicant team anticipates financing from the Mix & Match program for the construction of the building, which funds new mixed-income multi-family rental construction projects. The project also qualifies under the New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program because some of the lots were formerly used for a gas station and automotive repair work. The Brownfield Cleanup Program provides additional tax incentives for the redevelopment of urban "brownfields" where chemicals on-site exceed environmental standards.
The proposed zoning changes will also affect 17 other lots on this block. According to project architect D'Amore, the rezoning will bring currently non-compliant residential buildings on this block into compliance.
On September 27, 2018, Bronx Community Board 12 voted to approve the application with 27 votes in support, zero against and three abstained.
On October 18, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. recommended approval of the application, citing the affordable housing, extension of retail, the proximity to public transportation, and the potential for a supermarket in the retail space as reasons for his support.
At the City Planning Commission hearing, several commissioners asked the applicants about the possibility of incorporating ADA elevator access to the elevated subway terminal adjacent to the proposed project site. Currently, the closest ADA-accessible train station is two stops away at East 233rd Street. According to Lobel, the applicant team was in talks with MTA to possibly pursue adding a public elevator to the project to create ADA access to the elevated subway station. However, no plans have been made so far. Lobel stated that the applicants would be interested in continuing to discuss the issue with MTA. Vice Chair Kenneth J. Knuckles noted that adding 186 units is adding many commuters and that it would "benefit the community" to have ADA access.
The City Planning Commission will vote on the application at a later date.
By: Veronica Rose (Veronica is the CityLaw Fellow and a New York Law School Graduate, Class of 2018.)
Tags : affordable housing, Brownfield Cleanup Program, City Planning Commission, MTA, Rezoning, The Bronx, wakefield
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The setting for Cirque du Soleil's Kurios is 19th-century, retro-future mechanical.
Alexander (Sasha) Shulgin, the Californian pharmacologist and psychoactive-drug pioneer who recently died, believed that "our entire universe is contained in the mind and the spirit." I believe Michel Laprise, the writer and director of Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities, the kinetic, whimsical and astounding new production from Montreal's Cirque du Soleil, drinks Shulgin's electric Kool-Aid, or at least subscribes to his beliefs. Nothing runs wild like one's imagination: A four-minute mile is nothing to the mind. Laprise's new show salutes the surreal, investigates the invisible and appeals to our sense of wonder (and jazzy accordion music), relying less on exoticism and athleticism and more on old-school bliss-making and zip.
The world of Laprise, who collaborated with the pop star Madonna on her 2012 Super Bowl halftime extravaganza and her subsequent world tour, lives in the head of The Seeker (Anton Valen), a humanist and innocent whose dreams are steampunk-eccentric, whiz-bang Victorian and Jules Verne-wild. The setting is 19th-century, retro-future mechanical – Edison on acid, maybe.
The performance begins with the arrival of a locomotive full of the loco: acrobats, a juggler, percussionists and decked-out dancers. What come next are Cirque-standard East European trapeze specialists and Asian contortionists. More enchanting is the imaginary traditional circus, a thing of three-ring whimsy where performers are invisible but their actions are perceived. A lion escapes to the highest reaches of the stands – talk about an uproar.
One of Kurios's most curious and charming cast members is Mini Lilli (Antanina Satsura), a one-metre munchkin who lives inside a man, or at least inside his bulbous overcoat. Representing her host's intuitive self and fragile and poetic side, she lets her self out often, the stage a soulful and more delightful place for her smiling presence.
Highlights include bit of "hand theatre," involving dancing finger-people, with their projections displayed upon a hot-air balloon. Can the fingers break dance? Let's just say they nail it, nothing sleight about them.
Cat people will go crazy for clown David-Alexandre Després's kitty imitation – it is purrfect (there, I said it) – involving an audience member.
The wildest segment is a dinner party turned upside down and hallucinogenic. Chairs are balanced as duplicate mirror-image characters emerge, representing a parallel universe.
A parallel universe: The way things could have been. Is it a better place? The hope is yes, but the important thing is to not stop looking. Because just when one thinks they've seen it all, something wonderful might present itself – something like the mind-blowing Kurios, if one is lucky and open to possibilities.
Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities runs in Toronto until Oct. 26 (cirquedusoleil.com).


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Meridian Hayward Celebrates Grand Opening
Meridian Hayward celebrates its official grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Meridian, the award-winning private aviation company headquartered at Teterboro Airport, is pleased to announce that its new fixed-base operation at Hayward Executive Airport in Hayward, California celebrated its much-anticipated Grand Opening last week. The world-class FBO facility has been open for business since October, but the company made its official debut with a festive, holiday-themed Grand Opening gala on the evening of Thursday, December 15.
Despite a heavy downpour of rain throughout the day, more than 150 guests came out to celebrate the special occasion, including the Hayward mayor and city council, airport executives, industry colleagues, and Meridian associates from both locations. The traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony was the keystone moment of the evening, with several notable speakers welcoming Meridian Hayward to the community. Ken Forester, Meridian CEO, accepted the honor of cutting the ribbon with large ceremonial scissors provided by the Hayward Chamber of Commerce.
In keeping with the holiday spirit, the company supported the Toys for Tots gift drive and asked guests to donate a new toy for underprivileged children. Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. By the end of the evening, five large boxes were filled with toys donated by generous attendees, making the drive a huge success.
The newly constructed Hayward facility features a 6,300 square foot terminal with support offices, a 30,000 square foot hangar and 3.5 acres of ramp area. The hangar can accommodate any corporate aircraft up to and including a Global Express and Gulfstream G650. Subsequent phases will add another 12,000 square feet of terminal space, provide an additional 80,000 square feet of hangar space and increase the ramp size by an additional seven acres. The facility will serve as the West Coast base for Meridian Air Charter and Meridian Aircraft Management. Aircraft maintenance support is also available.
The facility features the same services and amenities that discerning passengers and flight crews would expect to find when traveling through a Meridian FBO. Customer service and line service teams have been highly trained to move and handle aircraft and cater to the needs of customers. The terminal features an elegant main lobby, business center, conference room, pilot briefing area, pilot lounge, coffee bar, kitchen/catering area, sleep room, shower and locker room, rental cars and crew cars.
Ken Forester, CEO, had this to say, "We are extremely pleased to be able to announce the grand opening of Meridian Hayward, our new FBO. This event marks the beginning of a new chapter for our company, and we are very excited to have been able to celebrate our grand opening during the holiday season with our colleagues and friends. We hope that our guests enjoyed themselves this evening, and will carry the message to others that we are here, we are open, and we are ready to serve."
Meridian signed a 50-year lease with Hayward Executive Airport with plans to build a full-service facility and adjoining hangar at the airport in January 2015, and broke ground for the buildings in July 2015. A great location for business and charter aircraft, Meridian Hayward is located at an airport with no curfew and, like Teterboro, is a General Aviation-specific airport, with no commercial airline traffic.
Tags California, grand opening, Hayward Executive Airport, holiday, HWD, Meridian Hayward, ribbon cutting, Toys for Tots
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Meridian Attends Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Hayward Executive Airport
Meridian representatives attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Administration Building at Hayward Executive Airport (HWD). (l to r): Jim Reyes, Greg Johnson, Ken Forester, Kelly McAdoo, Doug McNeeley, and Susan Forester
HAYWARD, CA – The Hayward Executive Airport cut the ribbon on its long-awaited new administration building yesterday, an event that signals the airport's growing profile in the region. The grand opening, held on Thursday, October 9 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., also served as an appreciation event for the airport's many tenants. The actual building dedication took place at 1:00 p.m.
Meridian was proud to have several company representatives on-hand at the building dedication, including owners Ken and Susan Forester, Greg Johnson, the new Director of Business Development, and Jim Reyes from Charter Sales.
The Hayward Executive Airport is a popular executive aviation hub, running more than 100,000 flight operations last year alone. The new $3.97 million administration building, which was completed in roughly one year, replaces the former offices, which were shoehorned into a 1,700 sq. ft. space at the bottom of the control tower built in 1961.
The new facility, which employs a variety of green building components to save energy and reduce operating costs, features a weather briefing room, pilot lounge and a state-of-the-art meeting room. Non-profit aviation groups that had previously been relegated to meeting in airplane hangars will also enjoy the meeting space, which is equipped with high-end audio/visual equipment. The City's Council Airport Committee will also shift its meetings to the new facility.
Aviation aficionados and curious members of the public will also enjoy an outdoor aircraft observation area with live traffic radio transmissions between controllers and pilots, as well as a variety of memorabilia displays celebrating the airport's rich history.
The Hayward Executive Airport, which operates as a financially self-sufficient enterprise fund, generates 300 jobs and contributes $300 million to the local economy according to an independent study. The former WWII fighter jet base is currently home to about 40 businesses and more than 450 aircraft.
Meridian is a full-service private aviation company based at Teterboro Airport in Teterboro, NJ, with sales offices currently located at airports in Northern California, including Hayward, San Jose, and Santa Rosa. The company has plans to build a second FBO location at Hayward Executive Airport in the near future. Meridian has earned numerous industry awards and accolades for its exceptional service and high safety standards. Meridian owns and operates businesses that include Air Charter, Aircraft Management, Aircraft Maintenance, and a world-class Executive FBO.
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Works by Hine Mizushima for Supahcute Science Fair at Leanna Lin's Wonderland.; Credit: Liz Ohanesian
Can Science Be Cute?
Liz Ohanesian March 10, 2014
Jared Andrew Schorr's petrie dishes hang on a wall inside Eagle Rock boutique Leanna Lin's Wonderland. The small cases contain colorful, paper cut patterns. There is a dish filled with multi-colored dots, another with rainbow layers of lacy patterns. Altogether, there are five Cute Cultures, based on patterns of different varieties of mold.
The title of the work holds a double meaning. In "Supahcute Science Fair," everything is inspired by science. Cute, however, is at the core of work by artists like Schorr, and "cute culture" is what the blog behind the event is about.
Hana Kim launched Supahcute in 2008. Her earliest posts were short updates about blind box toys, James Jean's final cover for the comic book series Fables, and Kanye West's collaboration with Takashi Murakami. Since then, she has championed a slew of up-and-comers whose aesthetics are decidedly adorable. From monster-makers to illustrators, Kim has an eye for spotting people who share a love of unusual characters, fun color choices and whimsical scenes.
Dragonwinged Fairybug 2 by Shing Yin Khor; Credit: Liz Ohanesian
Kim started Supahcute to create the kind of blog she wanted to read. "There were a couple of kawaii blogs out there," she says, using the Japanese word for cute that has come to describe stationary icons like Hello Kitty. "I don't really connect with the whole kawaii lifestyle," she says. "I wanted to share cute things that might not be traditionally cute. I like the stuff that's kind of creepy cute, cute monsters and things like that."
She is covering an often-overlooked style of art and design. "I feel like there is this cute ghetto," says Kim. "If it's cute, it doesn't see as legitimate." Los Angeles, though is a little different. It's a city known for folks like Mark Ryden, Gary Baseman, Elizabeth McGrath and others who have merged endearing images with subversive elements. While "creepy cute" may be an integral part of Los Angeles' contribution to the art world, it has global appeal. Kim's journey began with locally at galleries like GR2, but her reach has extended beyond the city. "I realized that there's an audience all over the world that wants to share in it too," she says.
Artists reach out to Kim for exposure. In fact, the response was so overwhelming that she had to post a notice that she was no longer seeking submissions. Sometimes, though, a blind email catches her eye. That's how Kim found TeslaCake, who is featured in "Science Fair."
"Science Fair" is Supahcute's fourth art show at Leanna Lin's Wonderland. The two began collaborating in 2012, when Kim put together "Supahcute Dream Team Show." They have similar interests in art and a design.
Leanna Lin Fong, the shop's proprietor, previously worked in fashion. Her sensibilities lean towards illustration, as well as graphic and product design. Inside the storefront, there's an assortment of vintage home goods mixed with jewelry, t-shirts and other odds and ends. Fong refers to the "Wonderland lifestyle," something that's reflected throughout the store. It's a place as fun for adults as it is for kids. That's part of the goal of "Science Fair" as well. The two wanted to build an art show that even the little ones could enjoy.
Kim says that "Science Fair" was inspired by a conversation she had with her boyfriend, who teaches first grade. She thought it would be great to curate a show inspired by science, particularly since she works with artists with interests in that area. Kim gave the artists a few instructions. Primarily, the works had to appeal to kids. "It doesn't have to state a science fact," she says, "but I did want it to get the viewer to start thinking about science."
The team behind "Science Fair" delivered. From Michael Fleming's Laboratory Glassware Chart to Lyla Warren's Space Oddity: A Tribute to Chris Hadfield, the works explored science as fun, colorful and, of course, cute.
Many of the pieces take an imaginative approach, blending science and fantasy. Genevieve Santos, herself a fan of sci-fi shows like Star Trek and Doctor Who, contributed whimsical drawings on black paper that were inspired by astronaut Chris Hadfield's descriptions of space, along with NASA images. Shing Ying Khor presented her "fairybug" characters – who resemble a range of real flying bugs – as small paintings done in the style of old fashioned illustrations. Vanessa Ramirez presented her small, sculpted monsters in jars, surrounded by their habitats and ready for study.
The show certainly caught the eye of parents and children who attended Saturday night's opening party. Kids scurried around the store before gathering in front of the works. Less than two hours into the opening, plenty of the gallery tags were marked with red dots that scream "sold." Science was a hit for the cute art crowd.
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Radu Mihăileanu (born 23 April 1958) is a Romanian-born French film director and screenwriter of Jewish origin. He left Romania in 1980 and graduated the IDHEC cinematographic institute in Paris.  In addition to his work in the cinema he published a book of poems in 1987 titled Une vague en mal de mer. His film The Source premiered in competition at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival.

In 2009, he signed a petition in support of film director Roman Polanski, calling for his release after Polanski was arrested in Switzerland in relation to his 1977 charge for drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl.

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Political heavy hitters lining up behind gay marriage
by Reporting Group
As the Supreme Court weighs the issue of equal marriage rights, the political momentum — and money — appears to be lining up behind gay rights, an analysis of campaign finance reports for some key organizations involved in the debate indicate.
Gay rights activist rallies outside high court Wednesday
That balance was on display in front of the Supreme Court Wednesday as the justices considered a challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act. At least several hundred sign-wielding gay rights activists filled the sidewalk before the steps of the Supreme Court and only a handful of gay marriage opponents were present.
Exhibit A was a full-page ad that appeared in the front section of the Washington Post on Wednesday morning, as the justices prepared to hear a second day of arguments on whether states and the federal government should grant equal rights to same-sex couples. Placed by the Respect for Marriage Coalition, the ad listed dozens of major corporations that are calling on the Supreme Court to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage as being between a man and a woman. The companies listed run the ideological gamut from tech companies like Apple, whose Democratic tilt is clear from contribution records compiled by Sunlight's Influence Explorer to Marriott International, whose employees heavily favor Republican candidates. The Respect for Marriage Coalition also has produced a television ad, seen above.
Among the organizations most closely identified with the gay marriage debate, the groups in favor of expanding the definition of marriage appear to have the bigger influence footprint. Since the late 1980s, pro-gay rights Human Rights Campaign has generated more than $18 million in campaign contributions and spent more than $21 million lobbying Congress. That compares to $4.3 million in campaign contributions and $112,000 in lobbying expenditures by the National Organization for Marriage, the leading organization on the opposing side of the debate.
Alongside HRC staffers, two of the other groups spending the most lobbying Washington for gay marriage were also leading the rally at the high court Wednesday. They are the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, which has spent 8.8 million on lobbying, and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, which has dropped $1.5 million, including almost $500,000 last year. Ellen Buchman, the vice president of field operations at the Leadership Conference, also said that there were 10,000 people rallying for their cause across the country on Wednesday.
Ellen Buchman of the National Conference on Civil Rights, left, and Diane Nipper of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Wednesday
The search of the term "LGBT" turns up 25 matches for organizations that have used the term in their lobbying disclosures filed with the House and Senate offices. Most are supporters of gay rights. The list includes experienced lobbying organizations American Civil Liberties Union and Amnesty International.
Among organizations that have listed "marriage" as one of their lobbying issues, according to records compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics, the Christian Coalition appears to have the highest influence profile of those opposed to gay marriage, with $265,000 in campaign contributions and $17.2 million in lobbying. But the Coalition's agenda is far broader than just the marriage issue, so it's hard to determine how much of that clout has been dedicated to it.
And gay rights groups appear to have equally as much support from organizations with broader civil rights agendas: For instance, People for the American Way, responsible for nearly $2 million in campaign contributions, made its top two recipients in the 2012 election cycle gay rights trailblazers: Tammy Baldwin, a Wisconsin Democrat, the Senate's first openly lesbian member, and Kyrsten Sinema, an Arizona Democrat who became the first openly bisexual person elected to the House last fall.
It's not just liberal heavy-hitters backing gay rights: One friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of gay marriage was filed by former Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman. Now with the influential private equity firm KKR & Co., Mehlman raised more than $700 million for his party during the 2006 campaign cycle.
The publicly available figures may underestimate the influence of the opposition to gay marriage because much of it is centered around religious organizations which, because of their tax status, are not permitted to politic openly. But their social influence can be considerable. Among the organizations filing a friend of the court brief against gay marriage is the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Another organization that has been involved in past fights: the Church of Latter-Day Saints, which supported Proposition 8, the gay marriage ban that the Supreme Court heard argued Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles Times.
The 2008 referendum on Prop. 8 election solicited ample contributions from both sides of the issue but the money race remained tight. Those opposing the gay marriage ban raised $44 million. Those supporting the ban raised $39 million. Both groups having substancial support from out of state, an LA Times analysis showed.
One thing is clear: No matter what the Supreme Court decides, the money is there to continue the fight in Congress and before state legislatures for years to come.
(Contributing: Anu Narayanswamy, Lindsay Young, Kathy Kiely, Keenan Steiner; Photo credits: Keenan Steiner)
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Home Top Stories Hopes Fade of Finding Survivors in Guatemala Landslide
Hopes Fade of Finding Survivors in Guatemala Landslide
Residents make their way out of an area affected by a landslide in Santa Catarina Pinula, on the outskirts of Guatemala City, October 2, 2015. REUTERS/Josue Decavele
Rescue personnel search for people at an area affected by a landslide in Santa Catarina Pinula, on the outskirts of Guatemala City, October 2, 2015. REUTERS/Josue Decavele
SANTA CATARINA PINULA, Guatemala (Reuters) – Hopes faded of finding any remaining survivors of a massive landslide in Guatemala that killed at least 86 people, even as families scrabbled through rubble to find the bodies of loved-ones, with hundreds of others still missing.
Distraught relatives of the victims shovelled alongside diggers through the mounds of earth that destroyed homes in Santa Catarina Pinula on the southeastern flank of Guatemala City after Thursday night's collapse of a hillside.
Every batch of earth turned up by the diggers held more personal belongings, from mattresses and books to toys and Christmas decorations, reminders of around 350 people who authorities said were still unaccounted for.
Clutching photos of loved-ones, family members stood in line outside a makeshift morgue near the excavation site, some of them crying, to see if they recognised any corpses.
"This is the worst thing that has happened to us," said Ana Maria Escobar, a 48-year-old housewife, sobbing as she waited for news of 21 missing family members who lived in the town she had left a year ago.
"So far only my sister-in-law has been found," she added.
One digger unearthed the body of a little girl with scratch marks on her arms and legs, which rescue workers said may have been signs of her struggles to escape. People looking on cried out to prevent the digger from destroying her body.
Gaby Ramirez, an 18-year-old courier, had been searching for her brother with shovel in hand since 6 a.m., after the landslide buried a neighbour's house he was visiting.
"I don't hope to find him alive, but I do hope to find his body and bury him," she said. "I have to bury him, I can't leave him there."
Loosened by rain, tons of earth, rock and trees had cascaded onto a neighbourhood of the town known as El Cambray II near the bottom of a ravine, flattening houses and trapping residents who had gone home for the night.
Some houses were buried under about 50 feet (15 meters) of earth, and Guatemalan disaster agency Conred said it doubted any other survivors would be found.
"Hope is the last think you lose, so we hope to find someone alive," said Guatemala's defence minister Williams Mansilla, though he also acknowledged the likelihood was very low.
At last count, the Attorney General's office reported 86 dead via Twitter, though fears that hundreds more remain trapped threaten to make the landslide one of the worst natural disasters to hit Central America in recent years.
Among the dead were 17 children, and at least 26 people were injured.
On Friday, there were reports of family members receiving text messages of buried survivors asking to be rescued.
Authorities said they did not rescue a single survivor on Saturday despite a team of around 1,800 volunteers, soldiers and firemen. But some 400 survivors had been evacuated in total from the site since the tragedy, they added.
The search was scheduled to end around 7.30 p.m. local time, and in keeping with international protocol, it would be relaunched for at least one more day on Sunday.
Due to the unstable terrain and wet weather, volunteers would no longer be allowed to assist on Sunday.
The tragedy has hit Guatemala after weeks of political turmoil, just as it prepares to elect a new president.
Last month, outgoing President Otto Perez was forced to stand down and was arrested on corruption charges.
In October 2005, heavy rainfall triggered a devastating landslide in Panabaj in the southwest of the Central American country, burying the village. Hundreds of people are believed to have died, and many of the bodies were never recovered.
(Additional reporting by Alexandra Alper and Anahi Rama; Editing by Bernard Orr and Richard Borsuk)
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Q: Excel Combine Named Range I have a named range titled 'CityLocation'. If I want to refer to this named range elsewhere in a formula, I can just write something such as =COUNTA(CityLocation). However, if I try =COUNTA("City"&"Location"), then I get a completely different output. Looking at the Evaluate Formula tool, it seems that the latter methodology tried to calculate =COUNTA("CityLocation") rather than =COUNTA(CityLocation).
Is there any way to combine (in this example) City and Location without the inverted commas?

A: use indirect.
=COUNTA(INDIRECT("City"&"Location"))

A: You can combine two ranges by entering them as a comma separated list.  You could define a new range with the definition =City,Location, then do a =COUNTA on that named range.
Of course in a formula, that would look like multiple parameters. You can make it clear it is only one parameter by enclosing the comma separated list in its own parentheses:
=COUNTA((City,Location))


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Valerie Mahfood
Born: Feb. 1, 1974 in Tyler, Texas
Valerie Mahfood graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1992 and went directly to Kilgore Correctional Officer Academy where she was the youngest to ever be admitted, and one of only two women out of 300 applications. Upon graduation, she was assigned to Stiles Prison, an all-male maximum security institution.
Her boxing career began in 1995 after a friend dared her to enter an upcoming local Toughwoman Contest. Mahfood knocked out all her opponents and was invited to the national contest in Detroit where she lost on points. She had caught the boxing bug, and Junior Olympics boxing gold medalist Sgt. Jimmy Johnson agreed to train her. He had two provisions, quit drinking alcohol and quit smoking. She did, and won her one official amateur fight by knockout.
Mahfood's professional career began in 1997 in New Orleans, Louisiana when she KO'd Jeanne Martinez. By September 17, 1999, her record was 5-3. In Panama City she avenged a previous loss to Kathy Rivers and won two world titles (Women's International Boxing Federation (WIBF) and International Women's Boxing Federation (IBWF) Light Heavyweight) at the same time by TKO'ing Rivers at 0:32 in the 10th round. It was the first women's title match to be the main event on a Panama City card.
Later that year in Houston, Texas, "The Big Bad Wolfe" won with a four round unanimous decision in a rematch with Geneva Buckhalter. The Mahfood - Buckhalter fight became the main event for the sellout crowd. In 2001, her record was 10-3 with four KO's and she was named Fighter of the Year by the Women's Boxing Archive Network (WBAN).
There are only three women's boxing world titles, and Mahfood is the first American woman to hold two of them.
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Re "Meeting denied" (Letters to the Editor, March 17): I disagree with the letter writer about Trudeau's refusal to meet with the truckers. Is the Supreme Leader not supposed to communicate with the masses? Is he not required to explain a change in government policy to the electorate? Justin Trudeau met and took a knee with the BLM folks. He has met with Indigenous groups. He meets with people of all backgrounds at Liberal fundraisers. In his orations, he has stated how important communication is. He even advised the Israelis to show restraint as thousands of rockets were falling down on them. To explain your policy to a group of Canadians is not too much to ask. Prior to August last year, Trudeau was insisting that we should respect the decisions of unvaccinated Canadians and that no one should be forced to become vaccinated. People travelled from as far away as British Columbia to find out why he changed his mind. Talking to Canadians is not as important on Trudeau's list as being seen with world leaders but he has an obligation to do it.
Rick Hird
(No one has ever accused Trudeau about being consistent in his beliefs)
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Jesús Vázquez (born 30 October 1969) is a Mexican former cyclist. He competed in the team pursuit at the 1992 Summer Olympics.

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Vietnam Highlights
Trip style : Classic
Go around the ancient city of Hanoi, cruise along the beautiful Halong Bay, and experience the best of North Vietnam. Then travel to central Vietnam to historic Hue and Hoi An. Lastly, explore the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh as you discover South Vietnam.
Explore the ancient city of Hanoi
Visit Historic Hue and Hoi An
Ho Chi Minh city tour
You are received by our representative at Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport and transferred to the hotel. You have the rest of the day to relax and explore the city.
Smaller than Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam look likes a provincial city with its green areas, tree-lined boulevards and lakes. Souvenir of a colonial past and a rich historical background, Hanoi is a city for romance.
Meals : None
Accommodation : De L'Opera M-Gallery, L'Opera Deluxe King room
Hanoi to Halong Bay
At 8 am, you will depart from your hotel to Ha Long Bay, one of the most spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Areas and the world's largest marine limestone 'karts' landscape. 170 Km east of Hanoi and located in the Gulf of Tonkin, lies Halong Bay. Recognized as one of the world most stunning natural treasures, its picturesque landscape of sea and sky has been listed as a World Heritage site. With over 3000 islets covering an area of 150 sq km, and its emerald water and numerous caves, Halong Bay is a truly mystical place.
*Transfer by Shuttle bus operated by Bhaya Cruise - Pick up from Hotel
On arrival you will board your boat - a wooden junk built modeling the old Vietnamese court vessels. After check-in, you will have a Vietnamese lunch while heading towards a fishing village. Once at the fishing village you will take a rowing boat and you will be able to explore the fishing village. Later, you will return to the vessel and kayak around the fishing village or swim in the Bay, depending on the weather.
In the evening you can participate in a cooking demonstration. After dinner, enjoy a movie in the Lounge Deck or relax in your cabin.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Bhaya Cruise, Deluxe Cabin
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Your day will start with an early Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck. Enjoy the views of the bay and surrounding islands while having a continental breakfast. Later, you will have the option to explore and swim on a secluded island or discovering one of the biggest caves in Ha Long Bay. Your cruise will continue around the bay while brunch is served. The vessel will cruise at a slow pace back to the harbor for disembarkation.
At noon you will be transferred to Hanoi. *Transfer by Shuttle bus operated by Bhaya Cruise - Drop off in Hanoi
Meals : Brunch
Hanoi to Hue
This morning, explore on your own. Feel the pulse of the Old Quarter, bursting with activity, soak in the vibrant atmosphere in the local markets, watch residents practice Tai Chi at parks, dine at world-class restaurants and shop at designer boutiques, you can do all this and more in Hanoi.
Visit the Temple of Literature, built in 1076. Vietnam's first university was established within this temple to educate Vietnam's royalty, mandarins and members of the elite. The university functioned for 700 years and its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a fascinating glimpse into Vietnam's past. Also, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (Mondays & Fridays closed), One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc pagoda. If you have time visit the Museum of Vietnam Ethnology and then take a walk through the busy old streets to discover the daily life of the locals.
Please Note: Hotel check-out time is 12 pm
In the evening transfer to Noi Bai airport for your flight to Hue. Upon arrival in Hue, you will be transferred to hotel for check-in.
Palaces and pagodas, tombs and temples, culture and cuisine, history and heartbreak – there's no shortage of poetic pairings to describe Hue (pronounced 'hway'). A Unesco World Heritage site, this deeply evocative capital of the Nguyen emperors still resonates with the glories of imperial Vietnam, even though many of its finest buildings were destroyed during the American War. Hue owes its charm partly to its location on the Perfume River – picturesque on a clear day, atmospheric even in less flattering weather.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : La Residence Hotel & Spa, Superior Room
Hue sightseeing - Full day
After an early breakfast, you will meet your guide and driver at 8:30am and you will visit the Forbidden Purple City, constructed under the Emperor Gia Long's, in the early 19th century. It is located in the Citadel of Hue, which was badly damaged during the Tet offensive of 1968. Established as the capital of unified Viet Nam in 1802, Hue was not only the political but also the cultural and religious center under the Nguyen dynasty until 1945. Hue was declared a UNESCO World Heritage in 1993.
At noon, you will stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Later, you will board a dragon boat for a pleasant boat trip on the Perfume River to visit the characteristic Thien Mu Pagoda. Then, you will visit the tombs of the emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Tu Duc was Vietnam's fourth emperor and lived from 1829 until 1883. During his reign, Vietnam lost its independence to France. Tu Duc is said to have had 104 concubines. Khai Dinh King was Vietnam's Emperor from 1916 to 1925. His tomb represents a fusion of traditional Vietnamese style and modern influence, as it is almost entirely made of concrete and includes many European architectural details.
Next, and if time allows, you will have a short cyclo drive to Dong Ba market (6:30am to 8:00pm) for shopping and experiencing the local culture at the market. Here you can buy souvenirs, especially the typical Hue palm-leaf conical hat
Hue to Hoi An Drive
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and meet your guide and driver to depart to Hoi An. The trip passes through many spectacular scenarios along the National Highway 1 such as the breathtaking Hai Van Pass. The pass, which once formed the boundary between the kingdoms of Đại Việt and Champa, also forms a boundary between the climates of northern and southern Vietnam. The Hai Van Pass is the highest and longest pass in Vietnam, with the North-South National Highway zigzagging through it for almost 20 km. Photo-stop somewhere in the Pass, and get your perfect pictures of Lang Co beach, a spectacular landscape or the peaceful fishing vicinity.
Upon arrival in Hoi An, you will start a walking tour through this charming small town made of hundreds of historic houses, congregation halls, pagodas and other structures. Its buildings and its streets reflect the indigenous and foreign influences this town had, defining it as a unique heritage and multi-cultural site. There's plenty to see in this delightful town, such as the Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tan Ky House, Chua Ong Pagoda and the vibrant local market. We will visit all of them in this walking tour.
In the evening you will have free time to relax and discover this beautiful town on your own.
Accommodation : Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort, River standard
Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary
At 8:30am, you will be driven to the World Heritage 'My Son Sanctuary'. Your guide will show you the remains of the remarkable towers constructed by the Cham builders, many centuries ago. This sanctuary is a cluster of abandoned and partially ruined Hindu temples built between the 4th and the 14th century AD by the kings of Champa . The temples are dedicated to the worship of the god Shiva, known under various local names, the most important of which is "Bhadresvara." In 1937, French scholars began to restore the temples at Mỹ Sơn. In 1937 and 1938, the main temple and the smaller temples surrounding it were restored. However, many historical buildings were destroyed during the Vietnam War and this temple was damaged by the attacks.
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City
You are received by our representative at Ho Chi Minh Airport and transferred to the hotel. You have the rest of the day to relax and explore the city.
Ho Chi Minh is a fast developing metropolis and is very much the pulsing heart and soul of Vietnam. Like so many Asian cities, it is filled with contrasts of time old traditions alongside rapid modernisation. The gentle flow of Tai Chi practiced in the parks seems surreal as the rest of city buzzes all around, ladies in their Ao Dais (Vietnamese national costume) whiz by on their mopeds and the fast pace and vibrant energy continues unabated. The local markets are very lively and the city is dotted with trendy bars and restaurants.
Accommodation : Majestic Hotel, Colonial Deluxe room
Day at Leisure to explore on your own.
Optional Tour : Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. Later, proceed to Reunification Palace, the historic monument that marked the end of the Vietnam War. Then visit the War Museum that comprises a series of eight themed rooms in several buildings showcasing war equipment. See Notre Dame Cathedral with its distinctive French architecture and pass through Ben Thanh market.
After Breakfast, you have free time until your driver picks you up 3 hours before your departure time and transfer you to the airport for your flight back home.
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Former roommates Bosa, Elliott ready to face each other
By JOE REEDY - Sep. 17, 2021 05:07 PM EDT
Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (97) during pregame warmups prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Joey Bosa and Ezekiel Elliott have been close friends since arriving as freshmen at Ohio State in 2013. On Sunday, the former college roommates find themselves on opposite sidelines in one of the spotlight games of the Week 2 schedule.
Bosa and the Los Angeles Chargers play in front of fans at their palatial Inglewood, California, home for the first time when they host Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys.
The Chargers won their opener for the third straight season and are looking to go 2-0 for the first time in nine years while the Cowboys attempt to avoid their first 0-2 start in 11 years.
This will be the first time Elliott and Bosa have faced each other in the NFL. Elliott was serving an NFL suspension the last time the two teams met on Thanksgiving Day in 2017.
"It'll be awesome. Last time we played against each other was in practice (preparing for the 2016 Fiesta Bowl) and we didn't take it easy on each other then, so I am sure we won't this weekend," Bosa said. "We have come a long way from the dorm rooms back in 2013, so it will be cool to be out there with him."
Bosa and Elliott were roommates during their first two years at Ohio State, including the 2014 national championship season. Elliott said they were able to spend some time with each other in Dallas during the offseason.
"Man, that's my brother," Elliott said. "I mean we went through a lot together. I mean coming in, young, 17, growing up. Basically we came in on that campus together and we won a national championship here in Dallas, so it was just fun.
"I think we both were messy. We both are big mama's boys so we weren't the best cleaners. We both had our mom come do our laundry on weekends when they came in town for the game."
Both were drafted in 2016 when Bosa went third overall to the Chargers and Elliott was selected one spot later by the Cowboys. Both have also had major impacts on the league.
Bosa's 48 1/2 sacks over the past five-plus seasons rank seventh in the league. His five-year contract extension last July also made him the league's highest-paid defensive player until Pittsburgh's T.J. Watt eclipsed that last week.
Elliott won the league rushing title two of his first three seasons, and his 8,341 scrimmage yards in his first five years were eighth most in league history.
Both players also have a lot to prove after the openers.
Elliott had only 33 yards on 11 carries in last week's 31-29 loss at Tampa Bay, and spent the majority of his time in pass protection. Elliott fielded many questions about his lack of workload against the league's top rush defense and was frustrated with the tone.
"If you know football, if you're in this building, you can tell someone can have a solid game without having the best statistics," Elliott said. "If you're the one that's saying that, then you probably should study a little more."
Bosa and Chargers coach Brandon Staley expect Elliott to see more action against them. Los Angeles allowed 4.7 yards per carry and 126 yards against Washington.
Staley faced Elliott last season when he was Rams defensive coordinator. Elliott scored two touchdowns, including one receiving, and scored both Dallas touchdowns in a 20-17 loss.
"My eyes tell me that this guy is a top two to five back in this league. Playing against him last year, what was unique is I could hear everything last year. There was no crowd, so I could hear the sound of every tackle," Staley said. "I remember going home and watching the TV copy with my wife. It was late, but she stayed up and we watched it. You could hear it; you could hear the pads popping. He's a physical guy. I still think he's a premium back."
Bosa had a sack and two quarterback hits in last week's 20-16 win over Washington. He also had a 60% win rate on beating an offensive lineman on push rushes, which according to Zebra Technologies was tops among edge defenders.
But Bosa also had a pair of roughing-the-passer penalties and said he needs more clarification about; he thought he didn't do anything malicious.
"He has a lot of length. Just an excellent player, great understanding, they're moving him around, they're a multiple defensive front football team, so we got to be really good at locating him and knowing where he is at all times," Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said.
Bosa said the biggest concern for the Chargers and the defensive line is trying to prevent quarterback Dak Prescott from escaping out of the pocket and making sure everyone is sound with their technique.
"Obviously, they have some weapons, but I think if you neutralize Dak, then he won't be able to get the ball to those weapons," Bosa said. "It starts with us up front, being able to not take these high rushers and open up those big gaps and just rush in sound as a group before."
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Q: Multiple class loaders in the same OSGI bundle resulting in class cast exceptions Sometimes, after we deploy our application and bundles are being uninstalled and installed, we are getting class cast exceptions where class A cannot be cast to class A. The problem is that the class loader of an instance that have already been in the memory for a while is different than a class loader of the class itself. The deployment is not affecting the bundle in which the instance is stored (in this example bundle Y).
Here is the pseudo code:
Bundle X
public class A extends B {
/* ... */
}

...
/* ... */

@Reference
private InMemoryUserTokenStore inMemoryUserTokenStore;

/* ... */

protected UsersTokenStore getTokenStore() {
    return inMemoryUserTokenStore; // <- reference to service from another bundle where tokens are stored
}

/* The token is created and obtained in the same bundle */

A token = new A(...);
getTokenStore().addToken(token)

/* ... */

B token = getTokenStore().getToken(id)
((A) token).doSomething(); // <- this is when class cast exception is thrown*/

Using the debugger I've found out that the class name of token here is A, class loaders for both returns the same bundle name and id (bundle X, same ID) however they are not equal.
Bundle Y
public class InMemoryUserTokenStore implements UsersTokenStore {
/* ... */
    private ConcurrentMap<String, B> tokens = new ConcurrentHashMap();
    /* ... */
    public B getToken(String id) {
        /* ... */
        return tokens.get(id); // <- instance returned here sometimes has different class loader than class A from bundle **X**
    }
/* ... */
}

I'm not sure if this is a problem with OSGI or maybe some design fault on our end?

A: You are storing objects of a type created by an older revision of the bundle and expecting them to be castable to a type created by a newer revision of the bundle. Your cache, the token store, should invalidate any objects stored by a bundle when that bundle is stopped.

A: ClassCastException is thrown if the two class instances in question have different classloaders.
When a bundle is updated or uninstalled and it was exporting packages, these packages are not removed and bundles resolved against the old uninstalled bundle will still be using old/obsolete code until the packages are refreshed. This is the correct behavior as defined by the OSGi specification.
Sling's (which is the underlying framework for AEM) implementation of bundle installer calls a refresh after install, update or delete, so this problem should not appear at all. you should investigate why refresh is failing in some cases - a starting point would be to enable trace logging for the following classes and see whats happening-
org/apache/sling/installer/core/impl/tasks/BundleUpdateTask
org/apache/sling/installer/core/impl/tasks/RefreshBundlesTask