We are now into Spring. Last year you may have caught my Autumn/Winter fashion trends for 2019 and how it was all about animal prints and high shine fabrics. It was a very popular post, and I enjoyed sharing it with you. So it gave me some ideas to share with you for fashion and style trends women Spring 2019.
I popped into one of my local clothes shops at the weekend to buy a new pair of jeans and already the shop was bulging with Spring and Summer wear. When the weather is cold and damp like it is at the minute, seeing all the Summer clothes makes you feel warm and looking ahead to Summer. Shopping online is the same, looking at designer clothes everyone is ready for this exciting forthcoming season.
So what are my fashion and style finds for 2019?
One thing I did notice was that the shop was full of sunshine and terracotta colours, like oranges, beige, light brown's, yellows and reds. So this Spring Summer we will be seeing lots of these colours and hopefully, it will signal a hot Summer!
Tie dye was huge on the catwalk for 2018 and this coming season it shows no signs of going away. All the big names like Stella McCartney and Prada have been showcasing this rather retro zesty pattern! It brings back memories of my school days.
The catwalks were buzzing with models wearing shorts. Giving us the idea that shorts are the go-to item this year. The styles apparent were board shorts and cycling shorts. I'm not sure cycling shorts are the best look unless you are stick thin or on a bike! I used to wear them at school underneath my netball skirt for PE.
Another look big for Spring Summer 2019 is tailoring. Smart shirts with belts teamed with tailored trousers. Not as harsh as a suit, but perfectly acceptable for business meetings and interviews. Also, fruity bright shades for blazers and trousers/skirts are on point.
An old favourite style of mine is rearing its head – the combat trouser! I was obsessed with these when I was 16/17, I also wanted to be in All Saints, but that's another matter! The utility trend to be precise is a big hit coming our way.
Who is a fan of ruching? Well, it's back. I will leave it at that for you to decide on that one!
There is a feminine theme surfacing this forthcoming season. Bows of all sizes are on the scene, as well as lace and craftwork such as crochet. For the night time party scene, feathers, fringes, and rhinestones are key. Teamed with Vivienne Westwood jewellery and you will be one fashionista on trend.
To make it clearer for you, here is a roundup of all the fashion and style trends mentioned so you can head out shopping for your wardrobe.
Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you've enjoyed my post on fashion and style trends for Spring Summer 2019.


Property Location With a stay at Moulin de la Camandoule in Fayence, you'll be within the region of Malpasset Dam and International Perfume Museum. This romantic hotel is within the region of Claux Amic Golf Club and Mosquee Missiri de Djenne.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPads and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. Computers, complimentary wireless Internet access, and satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a seasonal outdoor pool. This Mediterranean hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.Dining Grab a bite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours).Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free valet parking is available onsite.


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Booze flows while Bloodhound Gang wows Moscow
5 Sep, 2007 05:34
The American punk rock band, "Bloodhound Gang," has performed at one of Moscow's night clubs as part of their European tour.
The band is on the tour to promote their new album "Hefty Fine". They played their well-known hits as well as songs from their new album.
Though regularly performing in Russia, the band still gets rave reactions in the capital.
Bloodhound Gang is as well known for its eccentric onstage behavior. This time they did not disappoint the crowd as band members handed out glasses to the audience, filled them with rum, and then tore their own T-shirts.
The support band for the gig was a group called Montreal, which hails from Germany.
It was their debut on a Moscow stage, but they got a rapturous welcome from the crowd for their upbeat rhythms.
And of course, as with almost every punk band, they also put on a suitably chaotic and unruly stage show.
They encouraged fans to get them vodka from the bar, they asked girls to get up on stage and attempted a little crowd-diving.
Montreal seemed to get as much attention as the headline act.
The Bloodhound Gang is now heading to the Russian city of Ekaterinburg and then to England for a series of concerts.

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Q: Entity Framework not making association and displays junction tables We're trying to setup a new database and application using database first entity framework.
Everything is working well except for this bunch of tables.
The entity framework isn't setup an association and is instead showing the junction tables in 2 of the 3 instances.
In the picture, ProfileIntegrationToolkit and ProfileProviderPrimary should disapear and should instead be associations.

Here's the code to reproduce the tables
/****** Object:  Table [dbo].[AuthorizedType]    Script Date: 25/02/2016 3:04:42 PM ******/
SET ANSI_NULLS ON
GO
SET QUOTED_IDENTIFIER ON
GO
CREATE TABLE [dbo].[AuthorizedType](
    [Id] [int] IDENTITY(1,1) NOT NULL,
    [NameEng] [nvarchar](250) NOT NULL,
    [NameFra] [nvarchar](250) NOT NULL,
    [DescriptionEng] [nvarchar](max) NULL,
    [DescriptionFra] [nvarchar](max) NULL,
 CONSTRAINT [PK_AuthorizedToOperateTypes] PRIMARY KEY CLUSTERED
(
    [Id] ASC
)WITH (PAD_INDEX = OFF, STATISTICS_NORECOMPUTE = OFF, IGNORE_DUP_KEY = OFF, ALLOW_ROW_LOCKS = ON, ALLOW_PAGE_LOCKS = ON) ON [PRIMARY]
) ON [PRIMARY] TEXTIMAGE_ON [PRIMARY]

GO
/****** Object:  Table [dbo].[IntegrationToolkit]    Script Date: 25/02/2016 3:04:42 PM ******/
SET ANSI_NULLS ON
GO
SET QUOTED_IDENTIFIER ON
GO
CREATE TABLE [dbo].[IntegrationToolkit](
    [Id] [int] IDENTITY(1,1) NOT NULL,
    [NameEng] [nvarchar](250) NOT NULL,
    [NameFra] [nvarchar](250) NOT NULL,
    [DescriptionEng] [nvarchar](max) NULL,
    [DescriptionFra] [nvarchar](max) NULL,
 CONSTRAINT [PK_IntegrationToolkits] PRIMARY KEY CLUSTERED
(
    [Id] ASC
)WITH (PAD_INDEX = OFF, STATISTICS_NORECOMPUTE = OFF, IGNORE_DUP_KEY = OFF, ALLOW_ROW_LOCKS = ON, ALLOW_PAGE_LOCKS = ON) ON [PRIMARY]
) ON [PRIMARY] TEXTIMAGE_ON [PRIMARY]

GO
/****** Object:  Table [dbo].[Profile]    Script Date: 25/02/2016 3:04:42 PM ******/
SET ANSI_NULLS ON
GO
SET QUOTED_IDENTIFIER ON
GO
CREATE TABLE [dbo].[Profile](
    [Id] [int] IDENTITY(1,1) NOT NULL,
    [AuthorizedToOperateTypeId] [int] NOT NULL,
    [AuthorizationDate] [datetime2](7) NOT NULL,
    [ProviderPrimaryId] [int] NOT NULL,
    [ProviderSecondaryId] [int] NOT NULL,
    [IntegrationToolkitId] [int] NOT NULL,
 CONSTRAINT [PK_CyberSecurityProfile] PRIMARY KEY CLUSTERED
(
    [Id] ASC
)WITH (PAD_INDEX = OFF, STATISTICS_NORECOMPUTE = OFF, IGNORE_DUP_KEY = OFF, ALLOW_ROW_LOCKS = ON, ALLOW_PAGE_LOCKS = ON) ON [PRIMARY]
) ON [PRIMARY]

GO
/****** Object:  Table [dbo].[ProfileIntegrationToolKit]    Script Date: 25/02/2016 3:04:42 PM ******/
SET ANSI_NULLS ON
GO
SET QUOTED_IDENTIFIER ON
GO
CREATE TABLE [dbo].[ProfileIntegrationToolKit](
    [ProfileId] [int] NOT NULL,
    [IntegrationToolkitId] [int] NOT NULL,
 CONSTRAINT [PK_CyberSecurityProfileIntegrationToolKitOther] PRIMARY KEY CLUSTERED
(
    [ProfileId] ASC,
    [IntegrationToolkitId] ASC
)WITH (PAD_INDEX = OFF, STATISTICS_NORECOMPUTE = OFF, IGNORE_DUP_KEY = OFF, ALLOW_ROW_LOCKS = ON, ALLOW_PAGE_LOCKS = ON) ON [PRIMARY]
) ON [PRIMARY]

GO
/****** Object:  Table [dbo].[ProfileProviderPrimary]    Script Date: 25/02/2016 3:04:42 PM ******/
SET ANSI_NULLS ON
GO
SET QUOTED_IDENTIFIER ON
GO
CREATE TABLE [dbo].[ProfileProviderPrimary](
    [ProfileId] [int] NOT NULL,
    [ProviderId] [int] NOT NULL,
 CONSTRAINT [PK_CyberSecurityProfileCredentialProviderPrimary] PRIMARY KEY CLUSTERED
(
    [ProfileId] ASC,
    [ProviderId] ASC
)WITH (PAD_INDEX = OFF, STATISTICS_NORECOMPUTE = OFF, IGNORE_DUP_KEY = OFF, ALLOW_ROW_LOCKS = ON, ALLOW_PAGE_LOCKS = ON) ON [PRIMARY]
) ON [PRIMARY]

GO
/****** Object:  Table [dbo].[ProfileProviderSecondary]    Script Date: 25/02/2016 3:04:42 PM ******/
SET ANSI_NULLS ON
GO
SET QUOTED_IDENTIFIER ON
GO
CREATE TABLE [dbo].[ProfileProviderSecondary](
    [ProfileId] [int] NOT NULL,
    [ProviderId] [int] NOT NULL,
 CONSTRAINT [PK_CyberSecurityProfileCredentialProviderSecondary] PRIMARY KEY CLUSTERED
(
    [ProfileId] ASC,
    [ProviderId] ASC
)WITH (PAD_INDEX = OFF, STATISTICS_NORECOMPUTE = OFF, IGNORE_DUP_KEY = OFF, ALLOW_ROW_LOCKS = ON, ALLOW_PAGE_LOCKS = ON) ON [PRIMARY]
) ON [PRIMARY]

GO
/****** Object:  Table [dbo].[Provider]    Script Date: 25/02/2016 3:04:42 PM ******/
SET ANSI_NULLS ON
GO
SET QUOTED_IDENTIFIER ON
GO
CREATE TABLE [dbo].[Provider](
    [Id] [int] IDENTITY(1,1) NOT NULL,
    [NameEng] [nvarchar](250) NOT NULL,
    [NameFra] [nvarchar](250) NOT NULL,
    [DescriptionEng] [nvarchar](max) NULL,
    [DescriptionFra] [nvarchar](max) NULL,
    [ParentId] [int] NULL,
 CONSTRAINT [PK_CredentialProviders] PRIMARY KEY CLUSTERED
(
    [Id] ASC
)WITH (PAD_INDEX = OFF, STATISTICS_NORECOMPUTE = OFF, IGNORE_DUP_KEY = OFF, ALLOW_ROW_LOCKS = ON, ALLOW_PAGE_LOCKS = ON) ON [PRIMARY]
) ON [PRIMARY] TEXTIMAGE_ON [PRIMARY]

GO
ALTER TABLE [dbo].[Profile]  WITH CHECK ADD  CONSTRAINT [FK_AuthorizedToOperate] FOREIGN KEY([AuthorizedToOperateTypeId])
REFERENCES [dbo].[AuthorizedType] ([Id])
GO
ALTER TABLE [dbo].[Profile] CHECK CONSTRAINT [FK_AuthorizedToOperate]
GO
ALTER TABLE [dbo].[Profile]  WITH CHECK ADD  CONSTRAINT [FK_ProvidersPrimary] FOREIGN KEY([ProviderPrimaryId])
REFERENCES [dbo].[Provider] ([Id])
GO
ALTER TABLE [dbo].[Profile] CHECK CONSTRAINT [FK_ProvidersPrimary]
GO
ALTER TABLE [dbo].[Profile]  WITH CHECK ADD  CONSTRAINT [FK_ProvidersSecondary] FOREIGN KEY([ProviderSecondaryId])
REFERENCES [dbo].[Provider] ([Id])
GO
ALTER TABLE [dbo].[Profile] CHECK CONSTRAINT [FK_ProvidersSecondary]
GO
ALTER TABLE [dbo].[Profile]  WITH CHECK ADD  CONSTRAINT [FK_Profile_IntegrationToolkit] FOREIGN KEY([IntegrationToolkitId])
REFERENCES [dbo].[IntegrationToolkit] ([Id])
GO
ALTER TABLE [dbo].[Profile] CHECK CONSTRAINT [FK_Profile_IntegrationToolkit]
GO
ALTER TABLE [dbo].[ProfileIntegrationToolKit]  WITH CHECK ADD  CONSTRAINT [FK_ProfileIntegrationToolKit_Profile] FOREIGN KEY([ProfileId])
REFERENCES [dbo].[Profile] ([Id])
GO
ALTER TABLE [dbo].[ProfileIntegrationToolKit] CHECK CONSTRAINT [FK_ProfileIntegrationToolKit_Profile]
GO
ALTER TABLE [dbo].[ProfileIntegrationToolKit]  WITH CHECK ADD  CONSTRAINT [FK_ProfileIntegrationToolKit_IntegrationToolkit] FOREIGN KEY([ProfileId])
REFERENCES [dbo].[IntegrationToolkit] ([Id])
GO
ALTER TABLE [dbo].[ProfileIntegrationToolKit] CHECK CONSTRAINT [FK_ProfileIntegrationToolKit_IntegrationToolkit]
GO
ALTER TABLE [dbo].[ProfileProviderPrimary]  WITH CHECK ADD  CONSTRAINT [FK_ProfileProviderPrimary_Provider] FOREIGN KEY([ProfileId])
REFERENCES [dbo].[Provider] ([Id])
GO
ALTER TABLE [dbo].[ProfileProviderPrimary] CHECK CONSTRAINT [FK_ProfileProviderPrimary_Provider]
GO
ALTER TABLE [dbo].[ProfileProviderPrimary]  WITH CHECK ADD  CONSTRAINT [FK_ProfileProviderPrimary_Profile] FOREIGN KEY([ProfileId])
REFERENCES [dbo].[Profile] ([Id])
GO
ALTER TABLE [dbo].[ProfileProviderPrimary] CHECK CONSTRAINT [FK_ProfileProviderPrimary_Profile]
GO
ALTER TABLE [dbo].[ProfileProviderSecondary]  WITH CHECK ADD  CONSTRAINT [FK_ProfileProviderSecondary_Provider] FOREIGN KEY([ProviderId])
REFERENCES [dbo].[Provider] ([Id])
GO
ALTER TABLE [dbo].[ProfileProviderSecondary] CHECK CONSTRAINT [FK_ProfileProviderSecondary_Provider]
GO
ALTER TABLE [dbo].[ProfileProviderSecondary]  WITH CHECK ADD  CONSTRAINT [FK_ProfileProviderSecondary_Profile] FOREIGN KEY([ProfileId])
REFERENCES [dbo].[Profile] ([Id])
GO
ALTER TABLE [dbo].[ProfileProviderSecondary] CHECK CONSTRAINT [FK_ProfileProviderSecondary_Profile]
GO

Am I doing something wrong?
I've tried re-creating the constraints in SSMS but same result.

Edit 1-
If i try reducing the amount of tables I import.  I get similar issues.

A: That's a sneaky one! See this part of the DDL:
ALTER TABLE [dbo].[ProfileProviderPrimary]  WITH CHECK
ADD  CONSTRAINT [FK_ProfileProviderPrimary_Provider]

    FOREIGN KEY([ProfileId])

REFERENCES [dbo].[Provider] ([Id])

I indented the errant line. The foreign key to Provider should be off ProviderId, just as in ProfileProviderSecondary. The same error occurs in ProfileIntegrationToolKit.
Correct this, remove the junctions from the edmx, update the model from the database and you're ready to go.

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The X-Files is an American science fiction horror drama television series created by Chris Carter. The program originally aired from September 10, 1993 to May 19, 2002 on Fox, spanning nine seasons and 202 episodes. The series revolves around FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) investigating X-Files: marginalized, unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena. Mulder believes in the existence of aliens and the paranormal while Scully, a skeptic, is assigned to make scientific analyses of Mulder's discoveries to debunk his work and thus return him to mainstream cases. Early in the series, both agents become pawns in a larger conflict and come to trust only each other. They develop a close relationship, which begins as a platonic friendship, but becomes a romance by series end. In 2002 a movie was released with the following plot. When a group of women are abducted in the wintry hills of rural Virginia, the only clues to their disappearance are the grotesque human remains that begin to turn up in snow banks along the highway. With officials desperate for any lead, a disgraced priest's questionable visions send local police on a wild goose chase and straight to a bizarre secret medical experiment that may or may not be connected to the women's disappearance. It's a case right out of The X-Files. But the FBI closed down its investigations into the paranormal years ago. And the best team for the job is ex-agents Fox Mulder and Dr. Dana Scully, who have no desire to revisit their dark past. Still, the truth of these horrific crimes is out there somewhere...and it will take Mulder and Scully to find it! This television 90´s series follows the adventures and lives of FBI agents investigating those cases that involve the paranormal or previously unsolved (especially by conventional means). FBI Special Agents Mulder, Scully, Doggett and Reyes work to uncover forces within the United States of America government that would violate people's rights, alien creatures and monsters alike that attack and other mysteries.
Written by Lee Jamilkowski http://filmymp4.com/hollywood-mobile-movies/The-X-Files-I-Want-to-Believe
In the movie or the TV sitcom " X- Files" refers to:
The X-files is about alien creatures and monsters that live in different planets and solve mysteries.
The X-files is about alien creatures and monsters alike that attack and other mysteries.
The X-files is about teenagers FBI agents who search for aliens, creatures and monsters and solve mysteries.
The X-files is about alien creatures and monsters that fall in love with the agents Mulder and Scully and help them to solve mysteries.


A type of leadership first described by Daniel Goleman in 2002 as one of his six leadership styles. An affiliative leader promotes harmony among his or her followers and helps to solve any conflict. This type of leader will also build teams that make sure that their followers feel connected to each other. Typically the followers will receive much praise from this style of leader, however poor performance tends to go unchecked.


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Lewis Archer
The following information pertains to a serviceman who remains classified as Missing In Action.
Lewis M. Archer
Rank: Technical Sergeant
Service Number: 39697413
Date Missing: 12/11/1944
Unit: 701st Bombardment Squadron 445th Bombardment Group (Heavy)
Branch of Service: U.S. Army Air Force
Listed On Wall/Tablet: Cambridge American Cemetery
Rosette In Place: Yes
MACR:
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Recoverability Status: Remains Recovered
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On my virtual machine it was wonderful and so I decided to install it on my very old HP nc6000 (Intel Pentium M 1.4GHz, 512Mb RAM, ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 32Mb). This laptop runs fine Debian 9 Stretch wit XFCE without any video issues. But I want Your great distro as second OS on it.
So, I burnt CD and booted from it with default settings.
Well, all text fields on panel were absent. No wallpaper. All graphical elements of the panel are rendered normally - 'shut down' button, 'spider' button (with no text on the right), etc.
When I push spider button, the opened menu is filled with colored horizontal stripes like this (I couldn't make screenshot, this is similar one form Internet) https://otvet.imgsmail.ru/download/88550f188a9c3b40669d0bec7b60e392_i-141.jpg.
All inner field of any app is filled with such stripes. Any dialogue buttons contain normal graphical pictograms and empty space insted of text.
Please help! I really want this wonderful OS on my old laptop!
> I downloaded recent slitaz-rolling-10in1.iso.
Are you sure you need this "a tiny debug mode"?
Just get any other iso except 10in1.
And which distro is the freshest one?
ANY rolling iso but NOT again 10in1.
Another stupid question from Linux newbie. If I check 'Install a boot loader' during installation process on already multiboot Linux system with grub2, what it will do? Would it pick up old grub2 entries to a new config or what?
No, if you check 'Install a boot loader' during installation grub2 will be removed.
WOW!The new live CD booted fine! TY again!
OK, so I will install it without this option ('Install a boot loader') and then I will need to add menuentry to my grub2 config file, right?
Let's say I'm going to install SliTaz on /dev/sda4 partition.
Should I add 'boot' flag in GParted while preparing this partition?
Can You show me what entry should I add to grub config file? Or can You provide me a link to FAQ or smth. about this question?
Well, I installed http://mirror.slitaz.org/iso/rolling/slitaz-rolling.iso and added it to boot menu.
Now I have the same problem as in original post. It is rather strange because Live CD booted normally and all screen elements were rendered OK without any glitches.
I chmoded and ran it in tty1.


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St German's News - 9 Feb 2020
Social Committee - The next social event is today after mass when we will have 'Aperitif Sunday' . This one will be hosted by Richard Hill and offerings will go to his nominated charity, the Velindre Hospital. If you'd like to help on the day or support Richard and his charity please let him know.
I Ffordd Tangnefedd - (no service this evening) but continues next Sunday evening 16 Feb in St German's at 6:00pm when we will have a Compline Service. We begin with coffee at 6pm followed by a time of reflective prayer and then, hopefully, a visit to a local pub for fellowship.
Ash Wednesday and Lent - we will have mass with Ashes as usual on Wed 26 Feb and that Stations of the Cross begin on Mondays of Lent after the evening mass.
Nightshelter - If you would like to help in any way please contact Fr Phelim. Please pray for our guests and helpers. Rota for February and March now available. Nightshelter finishes at the end of March.
PCC - The next Parochial Church Council meeting is tomorrow Monday 10 Feb after the 6pm mass in the church.
Book Group - Continues in St German's after mass on Monday 24 February (6:30pm). The book is 'The Impact of God' by Iain Matthew. This is open to everyone and is ideal for those wanting to explore further the spirituality of John of the Cross as well as a closer look at his life and trials.
Messy Church - The next Messy Church will be in St Saviour's on 1 March at 4pm. Theme: St David of Wales. All are welcome.
Recently Departed: Kenneth Lewis, Marina Williams RIP.


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Old & New Baku City Tour
Old & New Baku City Tour will give you lots of bright impressions and emotions. The capital of Azerbaijan is like a panorama reflecting the entire beauty of the "land of fire".
Maiden Tower, Shirvan Shahs' Palace, Caravanserai, Memory Alley Shehidler Khiyabany, Nizami Street, Fountain Square, Nizami Ganjavi monument, Rasul-Zade Street, National Carpets Museum
1 Day | All year round | from US$ 90 / personDetails
Tours, Attractions and Things To Do in Baku
Baku Travel Guide
1. Brief History of Baku
2. Baku Highlights
3. Baku Museums
4. Theatres of Baku
5. Parks of Baku and shopping in Baku
6. Baku Cuisine
7. Public Transport in Baku
8. How Do You Get to Baku?
9. Spoken Languages in Baku
10. Currency in Baku
11. Is Baku Safe?
Baku, far more than just the capital of Azerbaijan, sits as the historical, cultural and business center of this West Asian country. Aptly nicknamed the City of Winds, Baku's location on the western shore of the Caspian Sea subjects it to strong winds throughout the year while also gracing the city with gorgeous seaside views. With a population of over 2 million people, Baku is the largest city on the Caspian Sea and in the entire Caucasus region.
Baku offers attractions for everybody: Sunny beaches provide a prime spot to unwind, while elegant theaters and quirky museums will satisfy the cultured tourist. Modern architecture creates an otherworldly contrast with Old City quarters, while beautifully designed parks provide the perfect place to unwind in a serene environ. Trendy cafes and nights clubs attract young people, and delicious cuisine will satisfy taste buds of every type. The city offers dozens of pedestrian-friendly streets and entertainment centers for the comfort of its residents and visitors. No matter your age or sphere of interest, Baku's diversity and festive vibe are hard to resist.
Come encounter this city of wind and flames, where eastern and western culture melds into one, with our Baku Travel Guide.
Brief History of Baku
The earliest records of the city of Baku date back to the early Middle Ages. Baku means "the city of God" or "the place of God" and was founded by the 5th century AD. The region's early settlements were located along the crossroads of migration and trade routes along the Great Silk Road. The city was severely damaged during the Mongol invasion in the 1400s, but its economy was revived in the following century.
In the 16th century, Baku became part of the Safavid Dynasty and was governed by the Iranian shahs until being conquered soon afterwards by the Ottoman Empire. At the beginning of the 17th century the Persians were able to regain power, which they retained until the Russian Empire conquered the land at the beginning of the 19th century. In 1920 Baku, along with the whole of Azerbaijan, was annexed into the USSR, where it remained until gaining full independence in 1991.
Today, Baku is the leading economic and cultural center in Transcaucasia.
Baku Highlights
Attractions of Baku
Baku offers an enticing variety of attractions to satisfy travellers of every type:
Stroll down Baku Boulevard, a famous seaside avenue along the shore of the Caspian Sea and a must-see for first-time visitors to Baku. The huge embankment stretches over 25 kilometres and amazes visitors with its impressive displays of original architecture. (Baku dress code tip: No matter the time of year, have a jacket handy, as Baku Boulevard will put to rest any doubts in your mind as to why the capital is called the City of Winds!)
Get lost in the cobblestone labyrinth of Old Town, rich in history and Old World charm.
Feel like royalty at Shirvanshahs Palace, Baku's medieval government headquarters where the famous Soviet movie "The Diamond Arm" was shot.
Climb Maiden's Tower, a symbol of the city and one of the most mysterious buildings in the capital that provides a tangible history lesson and an amazing city view.
Chill out at Nagorny Park as you enjoy gorgeous views of Baku and the Caspian Sea from the highest point in the city.
Weave your way through the Carpet Museum, which tells the stories of Azerbaijan through the beautiful ornamentation and interwoven colors of traditional local carpets.
Increase your cultural IQ at the Heydar Aliyev Culture Center, sure to impress lovers of modern and contemporary art with its unique architecture and informative exhibitions. Be sure to stick around to appreciate the sparkling illumination of the center after sunset.
Baku's surrounding vicinities offer additional opportunities for adventure: Immerse yourself in the beauty of ancient cave paintings at the Gobustan Museum of Petroglyphs, uncover the mystery of the ever-burning fire of Yanardag or travel back in time with a visit to Ateshgah Temple, an object of pilgrimage for Zoroastrians for hundreds of years.
Baku can be experienced on foot or by metro, taxi or public bus. If you're looking to visit as many places as possible in a short amount of time, renting a bicycle at Baku Boulevard is another fun alternative. See the section on Public Transport in Baku below for further information on how to get around the city.
Baku Museums
Baku is the historical, business and cultural center of the country, and travelers can find dozens of museums and art galleries here. The National Museum of the History of Azerbaijan, Gala Open-Air Museum and the well-known Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography are the most popular destinations for those who want to immerse themselves in the history and traditions of Azerbaijan.
For those looking for something more unusual, take a trip to the Baku Museum of Miniature Books, which includes the three smallest books in the world, or the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum, housed in a building designed to resemble a rolled-up carpet.
Theatres of Baku
Travel in Baku will bring you face-to-face with a diverse selection of concerts and plays that are sure to satisfy young and old alike. Among its most acclaimed cultural centers are the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall, which holds regular classical and traditional concerts in a spectacular early-20th century rotunda, and the Azerbaijan Drama Theater, where the country's finest plays and performances are held. One of the oldest theaters in Baku is the Russian Drama Theater, which opened in 1920 and is well worth a visit. The Russian Drama Theater continues to amaze spectators with performances of classic Russian and Soviet literature, in addition to entertaining children's plays.
If you're looking to combine the outdoors with a unique cultural experience, the Baku Open-Air Cinema has summer showings of classic and modern films against the scenic backdrop of the Caspian Sea.
Parks of Baku
While it may be a large megapolis, you can still enjoy nature in the many lovely parks of Baku. City dwellers and visitors alike find respite among the fountains, benches and shady pathways of Baku's well-kept gardens and parks.
In Officer Park you'll find yourself immersed in a green oasis complete with charming footpaths and graceful poplars entwined with ivy. Cute statues and figurines of frolicking children, a photographer, a chess player, flower vendors and a master teahouse add to the park's endearing atmosphere.
Escaping the rays of the sun on a hot summer day is also possible in Central Botanical Garden, which contains a collection of more than 2000 species of trees, shrubs and flowering plants.
Another beautiful, shady green getaway is Nizami Park in Old Town. One of the oldest public parks in Baku, Nizami Park offers a chance to unwind and escape the bustle of the big, windy city.
Shopping in Baku
Like most modern capitals, Baku boasts of seemingly endless opportunities for shopping. For those wondering if Baku is expensive, rest assured that there are shopping opportunities to accommodate every type of budget.
One of most popular shopping areas among both locals and tourists is Green Market (Yasil Bazaar), which is filled with seductive aromas and a huge assortment of brightly colored clothing, spices and souvenirs. Far more than just shopping, Yasil Bazaar is an experience in itself, a chance to learn about the long-held traditions and lifestyle of local Azerbaijanis. As you shop for seafood, meat, spices, nuts, cheese, fruit and vegetables (all at affordable prices), you can chat directly with local merchants, learn about the variety and types of products available and hone your bargaining skills.
If you're looking for brand name clothes, shoes, accessories or jewelry, head to one of Baku's many shopping malls. Each mall houses countless stores, satisfactory food courts and amusement venues sure to provide hours of entertainment for the whole family. The most popular ones are Port Baku Mall, Ganjlik Mall and 28 Mall. Equipped with spacious walkways, shops stocked with world-famous brand clothing and indoor comforts, Baku's shopping centers are just the remedy for anyone wishing to return to the 21st century after a few days of historical sightseeing.
Baku Cuisine
No Baku travel guide would be complete without mentioning the city's delectable cuisine! For tasty and unforgettable memories of Azerbaijan, look no farther than the fresh local cuisine. The rich taste of Azerbaijan's food, prepared according to old traditional recipes, is sure to delight your taste buds and impress you with its vibrant flavors, delicate combination of ingredients and fragrant Azerbaijani spices.
Staple ingredients of Baku culinary specialties include lamb, beef, poultry and fish, plus locally grown fruits and vegetables. Fresh greens act as an integral component, enriching and infusing each dish with a light and natural taste. Once in Baku, be sure to try bozbash minced meatballs served in broth, dovga sour-milk soup, mouth-watering Baku baklava and shah-pilaf, a flavoured rice dish cooked in a paper-thin flatbread. The peculiar Azerbaijani qutab, a flatbread stuffed with cheese, herbs, pumpkin or meat, is a cheap and tasty snack that will revolutionize your idea of fast food.
Learn more about Azerbaijan cuisine here.
Baku has a few exclusively vegetarian restaurants, plus a selection of European and Indian cafes, pizzerias and upscale restaurants that can provide customers with a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Although local cuisine tends to be meat-heavy, options such as fresh salads, vegetarian qutab and dovga are good options for vegetarian travellers wishing to experience the authentic tastes of Baku.
Coffee Shops in Baku
In central Baku are many cozy cafes and teahouses serving up famous Azeri tea, various types of coffee and irresistible pastries. Many teahouses are quite affordable so that even budget travelers can enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee or fragrant tea in the cozy atmosphere of central Baku. Starbucks and other world-famous coffee shops can also be readily found.
Public Transport in Baku
Travel in Baku has never been easier, as the capital offers several types of affordable and highly developed public transportation that make it possible to move from point A to point B in a quick and comfortable manner.
Buses in Baku run from 06:00 to 20:00. On average, expect to wait for your bus for 5-15 minutes. Bus travel in downtown Baku costs only 0.2 manat (0.12USD), and you can travel to the outskirts of the capital for 0.35 manat (0.21USD). Older types of public transport, including minibuses, were substituted with modern, comfortable buses in 2009, and the city continues to provide advanced public transport for city commuters.
The Baku Metro includes 26 stations divided into the red, purple, yellow and green lines. You will need to purchase a special card to use the metro – a one-use metro card can be used for a single ride, while a reusable plastic pass can be refilled as needed and used repeatedly. The plastic card costs 2 manat (roughly 1.2USD) and may be used for the bus as well. Regardless of the length of the trip, each time you swipe to get on the subway, 0.3 Manat (0.18USD) is deducted.
Baku travel has never been easier thanks to the city's well-developed taxi system, with dozens of different taxi companies operating in the city. You can easily order a taxi with a quick phone call or an app on your phone. Keep in mind that in bad weather or during rush hour, fares may increase. Most apps or taxi call centres also offer services in English.
Many local and foreign companies offer car rental services for those who prefer to explore the city in a private car, and who are brave enough to figure out Baku's traffic regulations!
You'll need a valid driver's license and insurance in order to rent a car in Baku. Please note that it is not necessary to have an international driver's license; one issued in your home country will be sufficient. The rental price depends on the make and model of the car. Payment is accepted in cash or by credit card.
A highly developed network of bicycle rentals makes Baku accessible on two wheels and is a particularly convenient option if you wish to explore the 25-kilometer-long Baku Boulevard. Often the rental price includes a bike lock so that you can easily leave it on the street if you decide to head indoors. Active development of bike paths and the installation of bicycle parking spots began in Baku in 2019.
How Do You Get to Baku?
The fastest and most convenient way to get to Baku is by plane. Heydar Aliyev International Airport receives aircrafts from all over the world, and the planes of Aeroflot, UIA, S7, AirBaltic, Air France and other large airline companies regularly land in Baku. In 2015 the airport terminal received an honorary 4-star category. The airport provides free Wi-Fi, luggage lockers, cafeterias, waiting areas and a VIP room, a pharmacy, first-aid post, mother-and-child room and a Duty Free zone, in addition to many other services. You can get from the airport to the city either by taxi or by a comfortable bus that runs frequently.
You can also get to Baku by land using buses or long-distance trains. It is very convenient to travel to the capital of Azerbaijan from Tbilisi, the capital of neighboring Georgia. The distance between Baku and Tbilisi is covered in 15-16 hours, including time spent at border control.
Spoken Languages in Baku
The official language of Azerbaijan is Azerbaijani, a Turkic language which you will hear widely spoken on the streets. However, since citizens of many CIS countries also reside in Baku, it's not uncommon to come across speakers of Russian, Ukrainian and other languages. Since Azerbaijan was part of the Soviet Union, most of the older population can also speak fluent Russian.
In restaurants and cafes, particularly in downtown Baku, the menus are almost always in English. Many waiters and servers are usually proficient in English, as well. Likewise, you'll be able to easily communicate in English in the city's large shopping complexes, offices and firms.
Currency in Baku
The national currency of Azerbaijan is the Azerbaijani Manat, which maintains a solid rate against the US dollar at approximately 1.7 AZN to 1 USD. Manat is represented by 7 denominations of banknotes and 6 denominations of coins, called kapiks. You can easily exchange money at local banks, as well as at small exchange offices located on the territory of the airport, bus stations, railway stations and in the city centre. Keep in mind that credit cards are not accepted in small shops and cafes, so it's advisable to keep some cash on hand (preferably smaller notes) to avoid the hassle of needing to find an ATM at the last minute.
Is Baku Safe?
Baku may be a large, modern metropolis, but the government maintains strict public order and seeks to maintain necessary safety measures to ensure that Baku is safe for visitors. The city is known to be calm and peaceful. Azerbaijanis are famous for their hospitality, which extends to tourists, who are respected and protected as very important guests.
As a precautionary measure, simply keep an eye on your valuables while in crowded places, only ride in certified taxis and be aware of your surroundings after dark. We also recommend that you don't drink the tap water in Baku if you're only traveling in the city for a short time. Nonetheless, travelers the world over report feeling safe and comfortable while in Baku.
To learn more about the city attractions you've discovered in the Baku Travel Guide, read on for further information!
Baku Bathhouses
Bayil Castle
Bukhara caravanserai
Gyz Galasy
Icheri Sheher
Juma Mosque
Multani Caravanserai
Murad`s Gate
Shirvanshah Palace
St. Myrrhbearers Cathedral
Synyk-Kala Mosque
Towers of Absheron
Tuba-Shakhi Mosque
Ateshgah Temple
Gobustan Rock Drawings
Yanar Dag
Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
Azerbaijan National History Museum
Museum of Miniature Books
Baku Attractions
Baku Central Station
Baku Flame Towers
Baku Layover Guide
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Q: How can I get rid of horizontal padding or indent in html5 search inputs in webkit on mac? In webkit on mac only, the text in a search input is indented from the left side. Here's a demo. Even after stripping all padding, text-indent, and setting -webkit-appearance to textfield or none, the text is still indented. It looks to be around 10px or so, but the inspector doesn't show any CSS rules (even browser defaults) that seem to apply this style. Any ideas?
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A: By default WebKit-based browsers using border-box model for input[type="search"]. And if you using traditional box-sizing (you are if you haven't declared any other model) you may experience strange padding and border behavior. Fix:
input[type="search"] {
box-sizing: content-box;
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As for -webkit-appearance - try textarea (textfield) and none.
In any case test your page on iOS device, to be sure that styling won't be different after input field being in focus (strange behavior, could be bug - i'm using iPhone 4S with stock iOS 6.0)

A: This is how you really reset the default styling in WebKit:
input[type="search"] {
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}

input[type="search"]::-webkit-search-decoration {
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}

After that the padding problem should be gone. If you also want to normalize the cancel button, which isn't there in non-WebKit browsers, add input[type="search"]::-webkit-search-cancel-button as selector for the second rule.


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Category: Brain / Memory Health
Alternative Treatment For Motor Neurone Disease (MND)
Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is an uncommon, progressive condition that affects the brain and the nerves. The disease is marked by the degeneration of motor neurons — that is, the nerve cells that control the movement of the muscles by transmitting signals from the brain.
The term 'Motor Neuron Disease' (MND) broadly refers to a group of severe neurodegenerative conditions. In most patients, MND causes the degeneration of the upper and lower motor neurons, and adversely affects the functioning of the nerves in the spine and brain over a period of time. The motor neurons degenerate progressively and rapidly; thereby leading to weakness and wasting of muscles. As the condition progresses, patients start losing mobility in the limbs, and experience difficulties with speech, breathing, and swallowing. Eventually, the disease leads to respiratory failure.
MND is considered a fatal disease, though some patients can survive with the condition for several years. Once the symptoms of the disease become noticeable, doctors usually predict a life expectancy of 2-5 years for most patients. However, based on the rate of progression of the disease in individual patients, nearly 20% of the MND patients can live for up to 5-10 years after the disease is diagnosed.
According to research, the occurrence of MND is higher in people aged more than 50 years as compared to younger adults. Moreover, men are at a higher risk of developing the condition than women.
According to Ayurveda, diseases like MND are a result of Vata derangement. The Vata bio factor is responsible for functions of the central, autonomic, and peripheral nervous systems. Vata controls the brain's cognitive and neurocognitive function, all kinds of body movements, as well as the respiratory, blood, lymphatic, excretory, and reproductive systems.
Types of Motor Neurone Disease (MND)
Motor Neurone Disease can be categorized into the following five types, depending on the affected motor neurons:
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), which is the most common type of MND that affects neurons in the brain and spinal cord
Primary Lateral Sclerosis, which affects neurons in the brain
Progressive Bulbar Palsy (PBP), which involves the brain stem
Progressive Muscular Atrophy (PMA), which affects the motor neurons in the spinal cord
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), which is an inherited condition that affects children.
Motor Neurone Disease (MND): Causes
The exact cause of the occurrence of MND is not clearly known. Nonetheless, doctors believe that MND can either occur due to hereditary (inherited) factors or some sporadic/random factors.
In patients affected by MND due to hereditary factors, the condition is usually presented at birth. However, except for Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), the symptoms of MND usually become noticeable only after 40 years of age. Nearly 10% of all MND cases are linked to hereditary factors.
With regard to random factors, experts are of the opinion that MND can occur due to viral, toxic, and other environmental factors. MND occurs randomly in almost 90% of cases.
Motor Neurone Disease (MND): Symptoms
The symptoms of MND follow a pattern that can be divided into three stages the initial stage, the advanced stage, and the end-stage.
At The Initial Stage
Constant Fatigue
Weakened Hand Grip
Pain In Muscles
Cramps And Quivers
Weakness In Arms And Legs
Problems In Swallowing Food
Abnormal Emotional Responses, Like Laughing or Crying Involuntarily
At The Advanced Stage
Difficulty In Moving
Shrinkage of Muscles
Pain In Joints
Swallowing Problems Which Cause Drooling
Changes In An Emotional State.
At The End Stage
Complete body paralysis that prevents the movements of all parts of the body
Severity of breathing/respiratory problems.
Motor Neurone Disease (MND): Alternative Treatment
There is no treatment for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Doctors usually depend on various therapies and exercises for reducing the impact of progressive MND symptoms on the patient's life.
MND symptoms can be managed with the help of alternative medicine. Planet Ayurveda offers some excellent herbal products which can be extremely beneficial for MND patients. These products are:
1. Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras
Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras is an Ayurvedic formulation available in tablet form which is prepared from a combination of several powerful natural ingredients including Swarna Bhasma (Calx of Gold), Rajata Bhasma (Calx od Silver), Loha Bhasma (Calx of Iron), Abhraka Bhasma (Calx of Mica), Pravala Bhasma (Calx of Coral), Mukta Bhasma (Calx of Pearl), Suta Bhasma (a compound of purified Mercury and purified Sulphur), and Aloe Vera juice extract.
The use of Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras tablets can support mental health, promote healthy functioning of the brain, keep the nervous system healthy, treat pain, manage tumors, and balance Vata and Pitta doshas.
Dosage: 1 tablet, twice a day.
A standardized extract of 'Brahmi' herb (Bacopa Monneiri) is used for preparing these capsules. The herb is widely known for its therapeutic value and is considered an excellent health tonic, aphrodisiac and memory enhancer.
Brahmi capsules can promote mental health, relieve inflammatory conditions, strengthen the immune system, regulate blood pressure, reduce stress and anxiety, and remove free radicals from the body.
Dosage: 2 capsules, twice a day.
3. Ashwagandha Capsules
The preparation of these capsules involves a standardized extract of 'Ashwagandha' herb (Withania Somniferum). The potent herb is widely used in Ayurvedic formulations because of its anti-inflammatory properties.
The use of Ashwagandha capsules can enhance mental health, support nerve functions, improve brain function, enhance heart health, strengthen the muscles, manage inflammation, rejuvenate the body, and balance Vata and Pitta doshas.
Dosage: 1 capsule, twice a day.
4. Shilajit Capsules
For preparing these capsules, a standardized extract of the 'Shilajit' herb (Asphaltum) is used. The herb is considered an excellent adaptogen, restorative, rejuvenating and 'Rasayana.'
Shilajit capsules can rejuvenate brain cells, relieve mental and physical stress, increase stamina, boost metabolism, eliminate toxins from the body, strengthen the muscles, and support the immune system.
Dosage: 1-2 capsules, once or twice a day.
The preparation of these capsules involves a standardized extract of 'Gotu kola' herb (Centella Asiatica). The herb is widely used in Ayurvedic formulations because of its ability to promote overall health.
The use of Gotu kola capsules can maintain brain health, maintain a healthy metabolic rate, support healthy blood circulation, pacify Pitta dosha, and balance the body's three psychic energies Satva, Rajas and Tamas.
Planet Ayurveda's herbal products for managing MND symptoms are prepared from 100% pure and natural herbs. These products do not contain any chemicals, preservatives, artificial colors, binders or fillers. The products are safe to use, but should ideally be given to MND patients in consultation with an expert Ayurveda practitioner.
Q. Which is the most common type of Motor Neuron Disease (MND)?
A. The most common type of MND is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Q. What is a person's lifetime risk of developing MND?
A. A person's lifetime risk of developing MND is nearly 1 in 300.
Q. Do MND patients show the signs of Dementia at a later stage?
A. Yes. Around 15% MND patients show the signs of frontotemporal Dementia at a later stage.
Q. Why do MND patients find it difficult to keep their head upright as the disease progresses?
A. MND patients find it difficult to keep their head upright because of the weakening of the neck and shoulder muscles.
Q. Why do MND patients increasing experience breathing difficulties?
A. MND patients increasing experience breathing difficulties because the disease affects the respiratory muscles.
Q. Does MND affect intellect and memory?
A. No. In most cases, MND does not affect intellect and memory.
Q. Does MND affect the senses of sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing?
A. No. MND does not affect these senses of sight, smell, taste, touch and hearing.
Q. Does MND have a direct impact on bladder and bowel functions?
A: No. MND does not directly affect bladder and bowel functions at initial stage. However, bowel functions may get affected at a later stage due to immobility and dietary changes.
Q. How is the progression of MND generally measured for the patients?
A. The progression of MND is generally measured in terms of difficulties experienced by patients while carrying out their day-to-day activities.
Q. In which age-group is the highest incidence of MND usually recorded?
A. The highest incidence of MND is usually recorded in the 50-70 age-group.


Discussion in 'Look Around: Sergio Mendes/Brazilian Music Forum' started by Harry, Nov 14, 2014.
"Scarborough Fair" was played pretty frequently on the MOR station that I listened to. It seemed to me like a solid followup to "Fool On The Hill", but it wasn't all that popular on the bog Top 40 stations, as I recall.
A good example is KHJ in Los Angeles, which only played three Brasil '66 singles. "The Look of Love" peaked at #2. So did "Fool on the Hill". "Scarborough Fair" only made #10. But beyond the peak number is this story---it took two weeks to move from hitbound to #25. The next week, #10. Then #12, then #24, then gone.
Now, KHJ was a quick on-quick off station in those days. Seven weeks on the chart for a big record was about it. Six was more common. "Hey Jude" set some kind of record for charting for 11 weeks. But four---that's short. And it suggests it might not have really been a #10 or #12 record.
KHJ gave itself a lot of latitude by putting this language at the bottom of its weekly chart: "The listing of records herein is the opinion of KHJ based on its survey of record sales, listener requests and KHJ's judgement of the record's appeal. "
Back when XM Radio was still around, "Scarborough Fair" was the only Brasil '66 song I ever heard, on the 60s channel.
Kinda reminds me of Rosalie Trombley there.
Another RKO General radio station (for those trying to follow along, Rosalie was the legendary Music Director at CKLW, Windsor/Detroit).
How could I have forgotten!? -- "Black Magic Woman" is an example of a song done by a then-current popular recording artist (band), and then covered soon after by another big band/act/name/group/artist.
(Again, correct me if I'm wrong -- but my understanding is) the original release of "Black Magic Woman" by Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac was a hit in the U.K. (and maybe Europe), but it was Santana's cover version (adaptation) that got lots of notice and airplay (sales, impact, etc.) in the U.S.
Santana's version got popular in 1970, which means, that it was a cover of a song that had recently been made a hit by another hit-making artist. That's my point here, with this post.
But, as I said, I am not sure how many Americans were familiar with the original by 1970 when they would have heard Santana's version for the first times.
In fact, all of Santana's most-played songs (best-known tracks) were covers of songs that were originally done by others (as singles/45s). But "Evil Ways" and "Oye Como Va" were originally done many years earlier (earlier in the 1960s, I think) -- and even then, the originals probably weren't well-known by the Pop and Rock mainstream and white youth cultures in the U.S. when Santana released their versions of those songs. So, those two particular examples aren't the strongest support for my thesis here.
In fact, to this day, Santana's versions of those three songs -- "Black Magic Woman" , "Evil Ways" and "Oye" are the best-known versions/recordings of those particular songs.
Fleetwood Mac's "Black Magic Woman" peaked at #37 in the UK (again, 36 other songs did better on its best week), and was not released as a single and did not chart in the US. It was on a Fleetwood Mac compilation released in 1969 in the US called ENGLISH ROSE, which peaked at #184, so it's fair to assume very few people in the US ever heard it before Santana.
As for "Evil Ways", yes Willie Bobo recorded it and released it on the 1967 BOBO MOTION album, but that didn't chart.
Neither did "Oye Como Va", which Tito Puente wrote in 1956, but didn't release until 1962's EL REY BRAVO album, which also didn't chart.
Bottom line---none of those songs were hits by other hit-making artists. Even Fleetwood Mac, which had charted (1969's "Oh Well" peaked at #55 and was their only chart single until "Over My Head" in 1975), had yet to have anything close to a hit in the US before "Black Magic Woman" was released by Santana).
Intuitive Samba: Here's the problem: Lyrics began to matter. Music became personal as '68 morphed into '69, and artists seemed less authentic doing songs that others popularized or whose lyrics didn't seem to fit their persona.
But what about Linda Ronstadt? -- (I suppose (baby) "You're no good" wasn't a mainstream white-audience Top-40 Pop hit until she did her version, maybe ; other examples?) Maybe Michael (and others) would say that it fit her image, fine, though.
… or, Joe Cocker? Like Santana, these popular artists of the time (late '60s and early 1970s) weren't known for original material. But, I suppose that the songs that they had hits with weren't hits for other name-artists before their versions became big (particularly in the Top-40 American Pop mainstream). So Michael's rule still applies.
Joe Cocker's first hit, of course, was "Little Help from my Friends" back in 1968 -- I suppose that was really an album track on Pepper and not a 45 hit single (particularly, in the U.S.).
Again, an album track on Abbey Road for the original artists, not a single (Correct me where I am making mistakes here).
Interestingly -- Michael pointed out that, perhaps, Sergio chose to cover "Norwegian Wood" because it was getting Top 40 airplay (in the U.S.) as if it was a single, but it actually wasn't technically released on a 45, at the time.
Actually, wasn't Joe Cocker's 2nd hit single (or,at least 45 release) "Feelin' Alright" ?
-- And, Mr. Hagerty would likely point out that Traffic's original version wasn't really a hit, originally.
But, I'm veering off the topic of Latin-Jazz -flavored music by using these other artists as examples.
"You're No Good" stiffed at #51 ten years before. It was unlikely to have been remembered by a mass audience. I'd argue that it not only fit Linda's image, it established Linda's image.
It helps to remember that Linda's biggest singles chart success as a solo artist had been "Long Long Time", which only made #25 ("Different Drum", with the Stone Poneys managed to peak at #13). The four singles leading up to "You're No Good" peaked at #85, 51, 67 and 108.
And---Linda caught and helped propel a mid-70s nostalgia wave that began with the film "American Graffiti", picked up steam with the Carpenters NOW AND THEN, Elton John's "Crocodile Rock" and covers of "Daddy's Home" (Jermaine Jackson), and then became a three-year trend with hits in '73, '74 and '75 like "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" and "Do You Wanna Dance" (Bette Midler), "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu" (Johnny Rivers), "Jambalaya" (The Blue Ridge Rangers), "The Twelfth of Never" (Donny Osmond), "The Loco-Motion" (Grand Funk), "Hooked on a Feeling" (Blue Swede), "You're Sixteen" (Ringo Starr), "He Don't Love You" (Tony Orlando & Dawn), "Please Mister Postman" (Carpenters), "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" (Elton John), "How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You" (James Taylor) and others.
Linda did very well in that phase, with "When Will I Be Loved", "Heat Wave", "The Tracks of My Tears", "That'll Be The Day"...and actually continued to hit with covers after the trend had peaked ("Blue Bayou", "It's So Easy", "Ooo Baby Baby").
As for Joe Cocker, we're not really comparing him and Lani in terms of what material might work, are we?
So far, we're at seven pages of the same answer from me. Stuff changed. Old-school adult artists (especially those dependent on cover songs) fell out of favor. Lani was never able to successfully reposition herself in terms of being a successful chart artist. But she's done just fine.
I was going to mention Elton John's cover hit of "Lucy in the Sky" -- That wasn't a current song in 1973. Instead, that was 7 years old by then.
"As for Joe Cocker, we're not really comparing him and Lani in terms of what material might work, are we?"
I wasn't suggesting that the same material would have been sung by both, nor that the vocal styles were similar.
That wasn't my (intended) point, by bringing up that example.
I was just finding an example of a popular recording artist who had hit records and airplay (particularly in the U.S.) in the late 1960s and early 1970s who wasn't known for original material and instead had impact with "covers."
The 7 (so-far) pages of this thread (B'66 singles) consist of more than just a discussion about this particular idea/topic and angle.
And others can join in, of course.
I wasn't intending to have a private one-on-one conversation with just Michael on this particular thread, here.
How could I have forgotten? -- Lani did (in fact) sing "Little Help from my Friends."
I don't know if that was a single (45) release for B'66 -- which would bring this discussion back to the original topic of this thread.
I imagine that it got some airplay, at least on M.O.R. / Easy-listening format-stations.
And, another idea would have been some duet with Joe Cocker, but that idea was already discussed on another thread (for Blush?).
Lani did (in fact) sing "Little Help from my Friends."
It was. A&M 910, with "Look Around" as the b-side.
And it did not chart on the Hot 100. On the Easy Listening chart, it peaked at #31, which was Brasil '66's worst performance on that chart to date.
However, their next two singles, "The Look of Love" and "The Fool on the Hill" , were Brasil '66's biggest (#4 and #6 respectively on the Hot 100, #2 and #1 respectively on the Easy Listening chart).
And yes, both of those were covers, but that's irrelevant, because it was 1968---and as we've established repeatedly, the changes in what audiences wanted really began in earnest in 1969.
The question might be -- what exactly prompted, and originated the change? And, more-importantly, how did the change get adopted in-mass and become a new trend?
I suppose, at some point, some brave or imaginative radio programmer took a risk and decided to buck the then-current trends, and fashions, and industry thinking, and do something different (from what other programmers, in a given format, in a given market, were doing (and, likely, thinking that they were expected to do)).
Some brave dissident started the change somehow, somewhere -- it only stands to logic.
Otherwise, things would not have changed (particularly in the mainstream of American, commercial pop music).
Besides, I assume most posters here are American - and therefore, have an American -dominated, and -centric point-of-view on these matters.
What about European radio, or Japan, or even Latin America? Those music markets weren't insignificant (back in the 1960s and 1970s -- we're talking about, here).
In fact, there were several American artists who were very popular in those parts of the world that weren't in the U.S., at least the American mainstream.
I recall seeing mention by some other posters (other than Michael Hagerty) of having worked in radio back in the day (1970s, mostly).
I wonder, do all radio programmers (in a given market, in a given style/format, in a given period of time) think alike and make the same kind of decisions ; are they supposed to be lemmings? Maybe Michael speaks for all of them (with one, unified voice). I suppose Michael is the final, undisputed authority on what should have been popular and have gotten airplay in the U.S. mainstream airwaves (particularly back in the period of 1969-1970s or so).


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Q: Jacobian variety and Tate-Shafarevich group It is known that if the Tate-Shafarevich group of an elliptic curve is trivial, then Hasse local-global principle holds for every homogeneuos space over the elliptic curve. I read here and here (at 2.2.3 page 24), that we can get additional information by the Tate-Shafarevich group of the jacobian variety of the elliptic curve. More specifically, here Brandon Carter says that "Hasse principle holds for a genus one curve $C$ defined over $\Bbb{Q}$ if and only if $C$ represents the trivial class in the Tate-Shafarevich group of its Jacobian" and then says "To get the precise statement I mentioned above, it is enough to read Chapter X, Sections 3 and 4 of Silverman's Arithmetic of Elliptic Curves book."
But Silverman mentions the Tate-Shafarevich group of the Jacobian exectly 0 times (I've already read sections 3 and 4 in chapter X).
Where can I find a reference to Brandon Carter's statement?
Thanks in advance.


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Fort Campbell is transforming into a Holiday Wonderland Dec. 3 thanks to the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, and the community is invited to enjoy a variety of free activities continuing into the weekend.
Soldiers and Families of all ages will find something to enjoy, from a garrisonwide decorating contest and Holiday Market to the annual Ugly Sweater Run and a life-sized recreation of the Candy Land board game.
MWR is bringing most of its seasonal traditions together under the Holiday Wonderland banner with the goal of creating a more convenient and memorable experience for Soldiers and Families.
"A lot of this we have done before, but we've always had different events at different locations and times," said Michelle King, special events coordinator, MWR. "This is the first time we're bringing it all together in one location and one time frame for ease of enjoyment by the whole Family. You can park one time and visit everything!"
Attendees will gather at 5 p.m. Dec. 3 for the annual tree lighting at garrison headquarters, marking the installation's first time hosting the ceremony in its new location since prior to construction of the current division headquarters.
"We will have our Child and Youth Services children's choir out here, as well as the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Band," King said. "From there, our special guest from the North Pole will be coming, and after we light the tree, which is always exciting, we'll be going across the street to our newly renovated library."
Activities at Robert F. Sink Memorial Library will include caroling, photos with Santa, a holiday market with vendors selling gift items, food trucks, Santa's craft workshop and more.
"It's all about enjoying the holiday magic," King said. "Having fun and seeing that sparkle in your children's eyes and enjoying the moment of magic. With this recent division exercise it is important to take a moment to enjoy time together during this season and enjoy the magic of Christmas."
While most of the Holiday Wonderland experiences are traditional Family favorites, MWR has added two new activities to enjoy: the Garrison Holiday Decorating Contest and Holiday Market.
Approximately 25 spaces for local vendors and Soldier Family Readiness Groups, or SFRGs, will set up shop before opening 4-8 p.m. at Robert F. Sink Memorial Library, 38 Screaming Eagle Blvd., to showcase their homemade items during the inaugural Holiday Market, part of the Holiday Wonderland.
"Applications for vendors and SFRGs will be taken until noon Nov. 29, and the fee to reserve a booth is $25 for non-SFRG vendors," said Carrie Howell-Rattigan, operations assistant, Sports, Fitness and Aquatics, MWR. "We are waiving the $25 fee for any SFRG that offers baked goods."
Holiday Market applications are available on Fort Campbell MWR's Facebook page. To prevent any spread of COVID-19 during the event, MWR will be providing hand sanitizing stations, limiting the number of people in the market's outdoor tented area and requiring face coverings indoors.
"MWR has hosted the tree lighting for many years, but this will be the first year for the Holiday Market," Howell-Rattigan said. "The market is a wonderful addition to our other holiday offerings. Not only does it give everyone a chance to do some holiday shopping, but it also gives our community's crafty entrepreneurs a place to show their wares. We hope this event will help everyone get into the holiday spirit."
Holiday contest
The Fort Campbell community is further encouraged to embrace the seasonal spirit with the Garrison Holiday Decorating Contest that challenges participants to design a holiday-themed display to be showcased during the installation's annual tree lighting at 5 p.m., Dec. 3 at garrison headquarters and be on display during the entire holiday season
Signups are available through Nov. 29 by emailing a name, organization (unit, office, agency, etc.) and contact information to michelle.a.king37.naf@army.mil.
Participants will receive an 8-foot-by-8-foot space around the garrison's tree where they will have until 4 p.m. Dec. 1 to design their entry. There are no entry fees and the top three entrants will receive bragging rights and awards during the Holiday Wonderland's tree lighting.
"You can do whatever you want in that space to show how your agency, SFRG or Family is celebrating," King said. "That could be a decorated tree, a card, a sleigh, penguins – however you want to showcase that. And we're using that opportunity to show how the whole garrison is coming together."
Entrants should keep in mind there will be no electricity available for the contest, so any lights or decorations will need to be solar or battery-powered. Promoting private companies through contest displays also is not permitted.
"I want everyone to feel like they're a part of the tree lighting," King said. "It's the entire garrison coming together to bring that magic to life because it does take a village. There are so many agencies that bring so much joy to our Families on a day-to-day-basis, and we would love to have them join us and celebrate that magic."
Trees For Troops
Junior-enlisted Soldiers – E-4 and below – and their Families can bring home their own live trees from the Holiday Wonderland by attending Trees for Troops, noon-2 p.m. Dec. 3 at garrison headquarters. After 2 p.m. the trees will be available to all active-duty Soldiers and their Families while supplies last.
Trees for Troops is a program of the Christmas Spirit Foundation that provides freshly cut trees to Soldiers and their Families, and this year they've donated approximately 300 trees to Fort Campbell.
The trees will be distributed for free on a first-come, first-served basis, said Jay Jackson, transportation operations specialist, MWR.
"A lot of times, Soldiers' budgets may be tight and they may not be able to afford a tree," Jackson said. "I hope they realize that folks out there still want to thank them for their service by giving them a live tree."
Attendees are asked to wear face masks because of the number of people expected to be in a limited space for the event. MWR will provide masks and hand sanitizer on site. Personnel may also provide literature and handouts to make sure Soldiers know how to properly care for a live tree.
"Some of the Soldiers may be going through rough times, especially with COVID-19, and we've heard about lots of loneliness," Jackson said. "Maybe this will brighten up their holiday season and restore a little faith."
Ugly Sweater Run
MWR is continuing the festivities into the weekend with the annual Ugly Sweater Run, hosted 8:30-10 a.m. Dec. 4 at Robert F. Sink Memorial Library.
Participants are encouraged to dress up in their ugliest holiday sweater for the run and arrive by 8 a.m. to enter the Ugly Sweater Contest. The top three outfits will win gift cards valued at approximately $25, $50 and $75.
"The route is going to be around Blanchfield Army Community Hospital," said Brian Hinton, supervisory sports specialist, MWR, noting the run itself is untimed. "There will be a 1.5-mile and 2.5-mile option ... participants can register as early as 7 a.m. at the library registration site at the race."
Attendees who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 will be required to wear face coverings, and there is no limit on the number of runners.
"The Ugly Sweater Run can start the beginning of social gatherings in the community, as well as provide a great opportunity to meet and greet between neighbors," Hinton said. "We hope to improve health, motivation and encouragement in the community."
Robert F. Sink Memorial Library is serving as the hub for Holiday Wonderland activities, so it's only fitting that its interior will transform into a life-sized replica of Candy Land, open 5:30-8 p.m. Dec. 3. and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 4.
Children and Families can make their way around the board and explore a variety of candy-themed worlds on their way to meet King Candy, and will receive a prize after completing the game. Library staff also will host a story time and craft session for children as a reward.
"The Candy Land event is mainly going to be for the children to interact with, and there's a lot of work and detail in the decorations," said Floyd Council, supervisory librarian, Robert F. Sink Memorial Library. "Children as young as 2-3 and up to ages 6 or 7 will probably want to play the Candy Land game, and at the end of the trail they will receive wonderful bags of candy and prizes and have a fun holiday experience."
Library staff have been hosting Candy Land events for approximately three years, but this is their first time returning to a traditional indoor event since the COVID-19 pandemic's onset in 2020.
"The kids absolutely love it," Council said. "In the life-sized version we'll recreate most of the thematic events from the board game, and it's really designed to stimulate the children. It's going to be a wonderful environment for kids to see a life-sized version of the things, pick up some sweets and get that literacy engagement."
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Q: new Thread, application still running after Stage-close So I followed this tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyyj57O0FVI
and I made exactly the same code in javafx8.
public class CountdownController implements Initializable{

@FXML
private Label labTime;

@Override
public void initialize(URL location, ResourceBundle resources) {

    new Thread(){
        public void run(){
            while(true){
                Calendar calendar = new GregorianCalendar();
                int hour = calendar.get(Calendar.HOUR);
                int minute = calendar.get(Calendar.MINUTE);
                int second = calendar.get(Calendar.SECOND);
                String time = hour + ":" + minute + ":" + second;

                labTime.setText(time);
            }

        }
    }.start();
}

After I close the Window, application/thread is still running in the system. My guess its because the infinite loop, but shouldnt the thread be terminated with application closing?
Second thing is that when I try to set the text for Label I get the error:
Exception in thread "Thread-4" java.lang.IllegalStateException: Not on FX application thread; currentThread = Thread-4
    at com.sun.javafx.tk.Toolkit.checkFxUserThread(Toolkit.java:204)
    at com.sun.javafx.tk.quantum.QuantumToolkit.checkFxUserThread(QuantumToolkit.java:364)
    at javafx.scene.Parent$2.onProposedChange(Parent.java:364)
    at com.sun.javafx.collections.VetoableListDecorator.setAll(VetoableListDecorator.java:113)
    at com.sun.javafx.collections.VetoableListDecorator.setAll(VetoableListDecorator.java:108)
    at com.sun.javafx.scene.control.skin.LabeledSkinBase.updateChildren(LabeledSkinBase.java:575)
    at com.sun.javafx.scene.control.skin.LabeledSkinBase.handleControlPropertyChanged(LabeledSkinBase.java:204)
    at com.sun.javafx.scene.control.skin.LabelSkin.handleControlPropertyChanged(LabelSkin.java:49)
    at com.sun.javafx.scene.control.skin.BehaviorSkinBase.lambda$registerChangeListener$60(BehaviorSkinBase.java:197)
    at com.sun.javafx.scene.control.skin.BehaviorSkinBase$$Lambda$144/1099655841.call(Unknown Source)
    at com.sun.javafx.scene.control.MultiplePropertyChangeListenerHandler$1.changed(MultiplePropertyChangeListenerHandler.java:55)
    at javafx.beans.value.WeakChangeListener.changed(WeakChangeListener.java:89)
    at com.sun.javafx.binding.ExpressionHelper$SingleChange.fireValueChangedEvent(ExpressionHelper.java:182)
    at com.sun.javafx.binding.ExpressionHelper.fireValueChangedEvent(ExpressionHelper.java:81)
    at javafx.beans.property.StringPropertyBase.fireValueChangedEvent(StringPropertyBase.java:103)
    at javafx.beans.property.StringPropertyBase.markInvalid(StringPropertyBase.java:110)
    at javafx.beans.property.StringPropertyBase.set(StringPropertyBase.java:143)
    at javafx.beans.property.StringPropertyBase.set(StringPropertyBase.java:49)
    at javafx.beans.property.StringProperty.setValue(StringProperty.java:65)
    at javafx.scene.control.Labeled.setText(Labeled.java:146)
    at application.CountdownController$1.run(CountdownController.java:29)

...yes, I am going to read more about threads, but I would like to know the answer to these questions.

A: Part I
A thread, when created, runs independent of other threads. You have a new thread which has an infinite loop, which implies, it will keep running forever, even after the stage has been closed.
Normally, using a infinite loop is not advised, because breaking out of it is very difficult.
You are advised to use :

*

*TimerTask

*ScheduledExecutorService
You can then call either one of them (based on whatever you are using)

*

*TimerTask.cancel()

*ScheduledExecutorService.shutdownNow()
when your stage is closed. You can use something like :
stage.setOnCloseRequest(closeEvent -> {
       timertask.cancel();
});

JavaFX API's (thanks to James_D comment's)
These do not need to be explicitly canceled as ScheduledService uses daemon threads and AnimationTimer runs on the JavaFX thread.

*

*ScheduledService

*AnimationTimer
Part II
Your second part of the question has been answered time and again in the forum.

You need to be on the JavaFX Application thread to use scene graph elements.

Since you have created a new thread and trying to update label, which is a JavaFX node, it throws the exception. For more information, please visit:
JavaFX error when trying to remove shape
Why am I getting java.lang.IllegalStateException "Not on FX application thread" on JavaFX?
Javafx Not on fx application thread when using timer

A: With ScheduledExecutorService as far as I am concerned You cant easly set it as deamon and I don't want to play with stage.setOnCloseRequest(closeEvent -> {});
With AnimationTimer I cant do something like Thread.sleep(100) beetween iteration like you suggested because "AnimationTimer runs on the JavaFX thread."
ScheduledService is just quite difficult for me to understand right now...
so, as I was reading and reading about it I came to conclusion that maybe this simple option will be the best:
public class CountdownController implements Initializable{

@FXML
private Label labTime;
@FXML
private Button buttSTOP;

@Override
public void initialize(URL location, ResourceBundle resources) {
     Timer timer = new Timer(true); //set it as a deamon
     timer.schedule(new MyTimer(), 0, 1000);
}

public class MyTimer extends TimerTask{
    @Override
    public void run() {
        Calendar calendar = new GregorianCalendar();
        int hour = calendar.get(Calendar.HOUR);
        int minute = calendar.get(Calendar.MINUTE);
        int second = calendar.get(Calendar.SECOND);
        String time = hour + ":" + minute + ":" + second;

        Platform.runLater(() -> {
            labTime.setText(time);
        });

    }
}

Thanks James_D and ItachiUchiha. It works, let me know if I'am something missing!
EDIT:
I also include code for Counting down the time, as it was my initial aim, maybe someone will find it usefull as well:
public class CountdownController implements Initializable{

@FXML
private Label labTime;
@FXML
private Button buttSTOP;

private Timer timer = new Timer(true); //set it as a deamon
private int iHours = 0,
            iMinutes = 1,
            iSeconds = 10;

public void initCountdownController(int iHours, int iMinutes, int iSeconds){
    this.iHours = iHours;
    this.iMinutes = iMinutes;
    this.iSeconds = iSeconds;
}
@Override
public void initialize(URL location, ResourceBundle resources) {
    buttSTOP.setOnAction(e -> {
        buttSTOPAction(e);
    });
    timer.schedule(new MyTimer(), 0, 1000);
}
private void buttSTOPAction(ActionEvent e) {
    timer.cancel();
}
public class MyTimer extends TimerTask{
    @Override
    public void run() {
        String time = iHours + ":" + iMinutes + ":" + iSeconds;
        Platform.runLater(() -> {
            labTime.setText(time);
        });

        if(iSeconds < 1)
            if(iMinutes < 1)
                if(iHours < 1)
                    this.cancel();
                else{
                    iHours--;
                    iMinutes = 59;
                    iSeconds = 59;
                }
            else{
                iMinutes--;
                iSeconds = 59;
            }
        else
            iSeconds--;
    }
}


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Kim Beazley, the Minister for Education in the Whitlam Government, has died, aged 90.
Beazley served as the Minister for Education from December 19, 1972, until the government was dismissed on November 11, 1975.
He was responsible for the implementation of iconic Whitlam policies, including the abolition of university fees and needs-based funding of schools.
Kim Edward Beazley, born on September 30, 1917, succeeded the former Prime Minister, John Curtin, in the Western Australian seat of Fremantle, at a by-election on August 18, 1945. He held the seat until he retired at the 1977 election. When first elected, he was the youngest member of the House of Representatives, aged 27.
Beazley is the fourteenth of the original 27 Whitlam ministers to have died. There are 17 ministers from the three Whitlam governments still living. Clyde Cameron, 94, is the oldest. Paul Keating, 63, is the youngest.
Beazley was the father of Kim Beazley jnr, the former leader of the federal Labor Party. Beazley jnr is retiring from Parliament at this year's election, after 27 years representing Swan and Brand.
"I was very saddened to learn of the death of Kim Beazley, the former Whitlam Government Minister.
"Sustained by a strong Christian faith, he was a man of very high principle who gave a lifetime of service to his country, the parliamentary system and the Australian Labor Party.
"Kim Beazley was a dedicated Education Minister during the Whitlam Government. As a very junior member of parliament at that time, I greatly respected his debating skills and his courteous attention to inquiries. He was a wonderful parliamentarian.
"His demeanour and behaviour both in the Parliament and in the general discharge of his responsibilities as a minister set a very high standard.


Pokémon Go owned the summer of 2016. Gaggles of players took over parks and other public places, using their smartphones to find and capture elusive creatures in an augmented reality world layered over real-life maps.
COMING SOON: Inside Niantic's Seattle-area engineering center.
Since then, the frenzy has cooled, but Pokémon Go has remained a top-10 mobile game, reportedly closing in on nearly $2 billion in lifetime revenue and 800 million downloads as of earlier this year. Niantic, the Google spinout company behind Pokémon Go has been steadily adding new features and making the game more social in order to keep things fresh for its audience.
Niniane Wang, senior director of engineering at Niantic, and Server Engineer Christina Quan talked about the continued evolution of the game at the GeekWire Summit and the continued effort to make it seem more life-like.
Wang, who co-founded Google Desktop Search and led engineering on several other key Google projects, helps lead engineering for Niantic's upcoming Harry Potter game, as well as its first game Ingress. Quan, a University of Washington computer science grad, engineered the servers for some of the recently added social features for Pokémon Go.
The first of those new features, Raids, forces players to band together to battle and catch a stronger Pokémon.
Other recent social additions include the ability to add fellow players to a friends list and give gifts to each other. Pokémon Go is already a social game because everyone plays in the same world, with Pokémon showing up in the same spots, which makes the map and the realistic nature of it key.
One of the most popular criticisms of AR games like Pokémon Go, which Wang acknowledged, is the limitations of smartphones as the vehicle. Battery limitations and the need to constantly stare at the phone can pull players out of the experience. To compensate, Pokémon Go has added a lot of real world touches, like having the weather in the game mimic conditions outside.


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Woman Adopts Cat, Returns To Shelter For His BFF He Grew Up With
12/31/2015 02:45 pm ET
"The idea of him living out his life in a cage just broke my heart."
By Elyse Wanshel
Friends of Anne Arundel County Animal Control, Inc.
Max (right) and Mojo.
This woman did the purrfect thing.
Two cats, a 16-year-old cream-colored tabby named Max and 11-year-old white and orange kitty named Mojo, entered Anne Arundel County Animal Control in Millersville, Maryland, together, on Nov. 13.
Although they had to be placed in separate cages, the two cats had a lifelong bond: They had entered the shelter together because they grew up together.
It only took cute, green-eyed Mojo a few weeks to get adopted, leaving Max behind at the shelter. But once Mojo's new human took him home, she felt a pang of guilt. Mojo is a wonderful pet, she told the volunteer group Friends of Anne Arundel County Animal Control, but she couldn't get Max out of her mind.
"The idea of him living out his life in a cage just broke my heart," Mojo's mom said, according to the organization's Facebook page.
So, on Dec. 26, she adopted Max as well.
Chris, a volunteer and board member at Friends of Anne Arundel County Animal Control told The Huffington Post that while older animals are not as popular as puppies or kittens, they often have easier transitions to their new homes.
"An older or senior animal can acclimate to your home better than a puppy or a kitten can. And they're more appreciative that you opened your home to them," she said.
Chris knows this first hand -- three months ago she adopted a 10-year-old Westie named Tay.
"She was terrified when she got here," Chris said. "So I took her home, fell in love with her and she never left."
And some senior animals are so sweet, that people come into the shelter to merely drop off donations and leave with a silver-snouted pet.
"We had a very young couple who came in to drop off some food and supplies for Christmas," Chris said. "And they saw a 17-year-old dog named Rocky and they just took Rocky home with them that day. Now the dog is just thriving."
H/T The Dodo
Elyse Wanshel
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A card shower was requested for SP/4 Travis L. Davis who is stationed in Iraq.
Tom and Susie Schmidt hosted a Christmas Open House Sunday afternoon for about 60 guests.
Robert Coben, who lived in Peabody from 1954 to 1967, would like to find the recipe for Snack Burgers that were sold at the Dari-Ette across from the old high school.
Ed Grimwood came to Burns to manage Grimwood and Son Hardware in 1938, more than a half-century ago. Last week he announced this firm will change hands for the first time since he was involved. Buyers are Ray and Susan Savage of Burns.
Former PHS football coach Dennis Franchione will take over the football program at Southwestern Texas State at San Marcos, Texas, a school of about 21,000.
Bob Marshall announces Peabody High School band fruit will arrive Thursday.
Donna Skinner, a freshman at Kansas Wesleyan University, is a member of their Philharmonic Choir. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Skinner.
Belle Ebright still remains at Bethel Hospital in Newton. She is improving slowly.
Chuck Southwood has opened a barbershop in the building most recently occupied by Fisher Plumbing.
The Anti-Horse Thief Association at its last meeting voted an assessment of 60 cents a year. This becomes due Jan. 1, 1915.
The Florence phone office was fumigated for smallpox last week and traffic suspended for only three hours.
Don't let your auto freeze up. Ask us about an anti-freezing mixture. This fluid has been used with us the past year. Guaranteed. Peabody Auto and Garage Company.
Celery and oysters at the City Bakery.
Sylvenus Westbrook is back from Nebraska.
There was a shooting match announced for yesterday (Wednesday) at the old Wilcox Mill.


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