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Slow Down On Those iPad Sales Headlines
IPad sales are through the roof! Six hundred thousand in the first weekend! Seven hundred thousand! Double what analysts expected! The headlines this morning all derived from a note put out by Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster, who surveyed people in lines in Minneapolis and New York and then jacked up his previous sales estimates. […]
IPad sales are through the roof! Six hundred thousand in the first weekend! Seven hundred thousand! Double what analysts expected!
The headlines this morning all derived from a note put out by Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster, who surveyed people in lines in Minneapolis and New York and then jacked up his previous sales estimates.
There was reason to immediately be skeptical of those numbers. For starters, first weekend sales are made up of two components: pre-orders and in-store purchases. Counting the number of people in a line and surveying them should help a bit with the latter. But it won't tell you much about pre-orders. With many stores closed on Easter — and no Sunday UPS delivery — pre-orders become particularly important. I discussed this in the morning with Bloomberg TV.
Not only that, but, although Munster was the only analyst quoted in most news reports, he wasn't the only analyst making estimates. Credit Suisse put out an optimistic, though much more conservative, report. "Solid launch, with better supply anticipated," they wrote. But they didn't up their estimates of sales. When I queried Shannon Cross of Cross Research, she wrote back, "There's no way of knowing how many iPads Apple sold online (for home delivery). 700k is a pretty big number."
Now we've actually got numbers from Apple and they're much more conservative: the company sold 300,000 units on the first day. This is better than the iPhone's first day, but that doesn't tell us much, since many iPhone customers only bought in when their contract with their old phone expired.
It sum, it was a good day for Apple. But not a blockbuster one.
Photo by Bryan Derballa for Wired.com
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Nicholas Thompson is the former editor in chief of WIRED. You can find more information at nickthompson.com.
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Penguin Prison Releases New Track, "Calling Out" Featuring Oliver
Penguin Prison — the pseudonym for writer/producer Chris Glover — is on the cusp of releasing his second full-length record, the follow-up to 2011′s fantastic self-titled release.
This single, a collaboration between Los Angeles production duo Oliver, is the first track to appear from the new record.
I've been a huge fan of the Penguin Prison stuff for a while, so this upcoming release is sure to shake things up at the top of my Best-of lists.
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The Las Vegas Grammar School on Las Vegas Boulevard, also known as the Historic Fifth Street School, is a school listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Nevada and is located in the city of Las Vegas.  The school sits on a  site on Las Vegas Boulevard. After the renovations, the main entrance and address for the school will be changed to Fourth Street.(The official Address as of 2008 is now 401 S. Fourth St. Ste. 145 Las Vegas, NV 89101) City of Las Vegas Historic Fifth Street School

History
The school, also known as the Historic Fifth Street School since it was located on Fifth Street (now Las Vegas Boulevard), was constructed in 1936.

The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 20, 1988.

The school has undergone an extensive $9.5 million renovation. The interior has been configured to allow its return as an education facility.  The school is home to:

City of Las Vegas - Office of Cultural Affairs
Nevada School of Arts
UNLV School of Architecture's Downtown Design Center
 Las Vegas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects

On November 28, 2007, a fire started by a homeless person damaged a portion of the roof and left smoke damage in the interior of the building.

See also
Las Vegas Grammar School (Washington and D Streets, Las Vegas, Nevada), also NRHP-listed

References

External links

City of Las Vegas, Office of Cultural Affairs
Historic Fifth Street School Information
Fifth Street School Building information / from the UNLV Architecture Studies Library
City of Las Vegas web site

National Register of Historic Places in Las Vegas
Defunct schools in Nevada
Schools in Las Vegas
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Antioch University New England is pleased to announce that Kevin Lyness, PhD, director of AUNE's Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) master's and doctoral programs, was recently elected to be a commissioner of the national accrediting body for the MFT field.
Kevin will serve the Commission on the Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) for three years. He will work with nine other commissioners, seven professional members, and two public members throughout his term.
COAMFTE, recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, accredits MFT master's degree, doctoral degree, and post-graduate degree clinical training programs throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Dr. Lyness is an associate professor, associate chair, and director of Antioch University New England's Marriage and Family Therapy programs in the Department of Applied Psychology.


The moment you say 'I do', is a day you'll treasure forever. The Berkeley will do everything to make this day perfect for you. The hotel is located in the exquisite surrounding of Knightsbridge, with Hyde park just around the corner, easily reachable by car or public transport.
The Berkeley never holds more than one event each day, therefore guaranteeing their undivided attention. Your guests will enjoy specially reduced rates, and if your party numbers more than 50, the happy couple will enjoy a complimentary suite for their wedding night.
From the contemporary Ballroom to the intimate Wilton Room, all their rooms make picture-perfect settings for tying the knot and can all be adjusted according to your wishes.
Other facilities the Berkeley offers are a personal consultation with bridal couturier Phillipa Lepley and when you book your wedding in the Ballroom, Cloud 9 gives bride and groom Health Club & Spa membership for nine weeks before the big day.
From the first moment we walked into The Berkeley, we knew that it had to be the venue for our wedding reception. The events team were wonderful and welcoming, and gave us all the information we needed. Nothing was too much trouble and Head Chef Jude even designed a beautiful Indian inspired menu for our event. When the day came around, everything was perfect! Thank you to all at The Berkeley for making our wedding day everything we dreamed of. We could not have asked for more!


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Kotronias on the King's Indian - Volume 5: Saemisch and the Rest
Vassilios Kotronias
In this, the fifth and final volume of this series, Grandmaster Vassilios Kotronias completes his masterpiece by tackling all major variations after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 which were not covered in the previous volumes. Starting with 3.f3 and working through numerous set-ups including the Smyslov, Sokolov and Seirawan Systems, followed by the Four Pawns Attack and culminating in the mighty Sämisch System.
The King's Indian Defence is one of Black's most combative responses to 1.d4. A favourite of both Fischer and Kasparov, it remains a popular weapon at all levels of play.
In this, the fifth and final volume of the epic Kotronias on the King's Indian series, Grandmaster Vassilios Kotronias completes his masterpiece by tackling all major variations after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 which were not covered in the previous volumes. Starting with 3.f3 and working through numerous set-ups including the Smyslov, Sokolov and Seirawan Systems, followed by the Four Pawns Attack and culminating in the mighty Sämisch System, Kotronias has produced perhaps the finest book of his career.
As in previous volumes, the author supplements the hard analysis by sharing his expert knowledge of typical manoeuvres and positional motifs. Once again, a selection of test positions has been provided, enabling the reader to sharpen his tactical skills and improve his middlegame understanding.
Vassilios Kotronias has been Greek Champion ten times. He is feared for his profound opening preparation, and is one of the world's foremost experts on the King's Indian Defence.
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SourceClear launches free security tool, a BASIC app on Google Play, and JavaPoly.js—SD Times news digest: May 9, 2016
Published: May 9th, 2016
- Madison Moore
There is a new, free tool by SourceClear that will help teams building with open-source tools called SourceClear Open, and it is delivered as a cloud service.
Developers can use the tool to identify what open-source libraries they are using, what vulnerabilities exist, and what needs to be done in order to correct them. SourceClear is used by global companies including BAE Systems, DataStax, The Gap and Zendesk.
The security tool can connect with languages, frameworks and build tools, and it can be used as part of the development process. It can identify vulnerabilities that are normally not located in public or government databases. It is also integrated with tools like GitHub and Jenkins; supports languages like Java or Python; and can offer teams flexibility so they can look at their codebase and share data with teams.
SourceClear Open is immediately available today for developers who want to get started fixing issues and discovering which libraries might be vulnerable.
BASIC app on Google Play Store
Programmers looking for new exercises or ways to program in BASIC can download the Android app RFO BASIC in the Google Play Store to have access to traditional BASIC features.
RFO BASIC is a dialect of Dartmouth BASIC that allows programmers to write and run programs directly on their Android device. With this app, programmers can have access to features like SQL, user interfaces with HTML and JavaScript, encryption, and more.
The install package includes more than three-dozen BASIC source-code files that explain the implementation details of this dialect. The app will be continuously developed, according to its description in the Google Play Store. Programmers can start on the code since it is open source, and they can also join the BASIC forum and become part of the development team.
Introducing JavaPoly.js
Developers can import Java code with JavaPoly.js, a library that polyfills native JVM support in the browser. JavaPoly.js is available to download, and developers can also view its code on JavaDeploy.
JavaPoly works for users, even if they do not have Java installed on their computer. It allows Java to become a "first-class citizen" by running directly in the browser's script tags and by interacting directly with the DOM, instead of being confined to an applet sandbox, according to its website.
According to an interactive demo, developers can click the code, then click "compile and run" to get started. The polyfill is maintained by Harshad RJ and Jim Sproch, and contains work from John Vilk and others who contributed to the doppio project, which is an open-source OS for browsers that includes a free JVM plug-in.
CoreOS closes US$28 million for funding infrastructure solutions
CoreOS announced that it is backed by an additional US$28 million in Series B investment from venture capital investors, led by GV (formerly Google Ventures), which will be used to bring Google-like infrastructure and other solutions to its customers.
CoreOS' total venture financing in the past two and half years comes to $48 million, and CoreOS will use the funding to develop its products like Tectonic and Quay, as well as solutions for both open-source and commercial products, according to a company announcement.
CoreOS wants to continue to make Google Infrastructure for Everyone Else accessible to all companies with this funding, and to continue to contribute to open-source software.
About Madison Moore
Madison Moore is an Online and Social Media Editor for SD Times. She is a 2015 graduate from Delaware Valley University, Pa., with a Bachelor's Degree in media and communication. Moore has reported for Philly.com, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and PhillyVoice. She is new to Long Island and is a cat enthusiast. Follow her on Twitter at @Moorewithmadi.
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Review: Cooler Master CK721 Mechanical Keyboard
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Cooler Master is a company generally known among computer heads for their PC components. However, the company also produces several PC peripherals, including gaming keyboards. Today, we're going to check out the Cooler Master CK721 mechanical keyboard.
The CK721 is a new wireless gaming keyboard with a 65 percent layout. The 65 percent layout means that the keyboard is missing some keys on the right side, including the number pad and the top row function keys.
The CK721 is the latest gaming keyboard from Cooler Master and you can find it on Amazon for $119.99. I've been using this keyboard for gaming and for work for a couple of weeks now.
Form factor: 65%
Aluminium top plate, plastic body
TTC Mechanical (Available with Red, Blue, Brown)
Removable aluminium top plate for customisation
On the fly macro recording
Pre key programmable backlighting
16.8 million RGB colours
USB 3.0 Type-A (with USB C on the keyboard)
Supports Bluetooth 5.1 and 2.4Ghz Wireless
2.4Ghz and Wired Latency: 1000hz polling rate (1ms)
Bluetooth Latency: 125hz polling rate (8ms)
2000mAH Battery – Approx 73 hours in Bluetooth and 14 in 2.4ghz
Adjustable height 5, 8 10 degrees
Step dial for volume control and programmable via software
Includes 1.8m braided USB C to USB A cable
Design, Construction And Overview
In terms of the design, the Cooler Master CK721 offers pretty much a familiar design language that we're used to when it comes to their peripherals with a clean, sleek, somehow minimal design, partnered with a neutral grey colorway. I really like this colorway and I hope Cooler Master sticks with this rather than going after the typical gamery aesthetic other mainstream brands have.
As for the build construction, aside from the ABS keycaps, it is pretty well built with a combination of solid aluminum top cover partnered with a hard plastic bottom chassis.
There are three different ways to connect the Cooler Master to your device. Probably the easiest method uses the braided, detachable 1.8M USB-C cable that comes with the keyboard. Alternatively, there's a 2.4GHz dongle cleverly hidden in a port on the side of the peripheral; that makes a quick connection once a switch on the right side of the keyboard is slid into position. Finally, there's Bluetooth 5.1 support, allowing the CK271 to pair with Android and iOS phones and tablets.
Lighting And Battery Life
There's only one issue with wireless modes: to get the 70 hours of claimed battery life out the unit's internal 2000 mAh battery, you'll have to turn off the LED lighting. With illumination on, you'll get less than half of amount.
Something that is very noticeable on this keyboard is the RGB lighting, which is sublime. While I'll always support function over form, the lighting on the CK721 is very bright, with a bunch of customization options in the Cooler Master+ software to make it shine in the way you'd like it to, or even not at all.
This is present even if you're using the keyboard with another device, so it's nice to see you don't lose your personal customization choices just because you want to use it away from your desktop and the software. There's also plenty of macros and of course you can change every key press if you want, so being able to set things up your way works amazing.
Across a week of work usage, I gradually adapted to the CK721's diminutive size. What assisted with the acclimation was the quality of the mechanical keyboard. My unit shipped with linear switches that provided smooth actuation and just a hint of noise. But if you prefer clicky or tactile switches, Cooler Master has you covered. In tests, typing speeds with the Cooler Master were quite comparable to full-sized keyboards.
But that's not to say the keyboard will please power users. For one, there are no dedicated function keys, obliging users to use a single dedicated function button that's also shared with customization features. As such, the CK721 was fine for basic typing, but performing tasks like opening the thesaurus in Word, felt a bit unwieldy. Sure, you can use the macros and key remapping to create some shortcuts, but seldomly used keys are a scarcity.
For those who do use the traditional top row of function keys frequently, a larger keyboard would be a better investment. And hopefully, Cooler Master works the kinks of out its MasterPlus companion app. I repeatedly received an error message when starting it up.
As a fan of mechanical keyboards in general, I really like the CK721. The tactile feel of the keycaps and the feedback from the mechanical switches are up there with any other keyboard I've tried.
And the sleek, minimalist design is incredibly appealing. I love the 65 percent layout. It has all of the buttons that I regularly use and doesn't feel cramped at all. And the customization and versatility of the keyboard are very impressive.
At a price of $119.99 it might be slightly more expensive than most people will want to pay for the features and such that you get. I feel it's just barely in the right price range, and anything higher wouldn't make it worth it. In the end, worth it to me for what I want and need as well as how I would use it on a daily basis.
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Our club was founded in 1936 and is AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) Chartered. We have about 100 members, but always welcome new members of any age to the club. So if you are an experienced flyer, returning to flying or totally new to the hobby then come and talk to us.
I-55 off Lemont Road between Downers Grove and Lemont.
In the winter months we also fly inside at several different locations. See our Indoor Flying page.
The club holds events throughout the year including our monthly meeting at The VFW Post #503, summer evening social flying, Fun Fly competitions, Family picnics, Swap Meet, Open Houses, Float flying and trips to other flying clubs. Check the Club calendar for details.
Please contact us if you would like to visit the flying field and find out more about our Club or to arrange a free introductory flight with an instructor.
We will have two Open Houses in 2019 on June 8th and July 14th.
Flying will be subject to the weather, so please check our website for up to date information nearer the time.


The Planet Waves PW-P047B 1/4" offset adapter gives you a high-quality solution to common cabling situations. Use it to connect your guitar or bass effects pedals with a minimum of cabling, or to turn a female TS connection into a male one. The Planet Waves PW-P047B, like all Planet Waves adapters, uses top-notch conductors and components to give you reliable performance and optimum signal transfer. So get to your live gig or recording session with the confidence that you've got the right tools in your toolbox, with the Planet Waves PW-P047B 1/4" offset adapter!
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Liverpool Biennial 2018: Beautiful World Where Are You?
How can photography help us understand our homes, our communities and our sense of belonging? As and When reflects on the ideas and identities of two distinct groups of Halton residents, looking at how we build a sense of community, how we sustain a sense of belonging and what we mean by health and wellbeing.
The photographs look at the lives of two community groups, the Women of Windmill Hill and Widnes Vikings Golden Generation group. Photographers Gary Bratchford and Robert Parkinson worked with each group to show how two communities living either side of the iconic Runcorn Bridge are brought together through shared perspectives on social mobility, local visibility, health and well-being.


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We make visions become a reality. We advise, source, build, paint, craft, hire, construct, destruct, and everything in-between. There is no set package because there is no set event. Let's just say we're flexible.
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GARNETT, Kan. — USDA's trade aid package is a disappointment to corn farmers, according to Kansas Corn Growers Association President Ken McCauley, White Cloud. McCauley commented on the one-cent-per-bushel allocation for corn in the Market Facilitation Program announced by USDA.
Earlier this summer, Kansas Corn leaders told EPA they were "mad as hell" about the more than 2 billion gallons of ethanol waivers handed out to oil refiners, while the agency continutes to drag its feet on allowing year-round market access for E15 fuel.
When the creation of USDA's Market Facilitation Program was first announced, NCGA commissioned an economic impact analysis from the tariffs on corn farmers and program options for the Market Facilitation Program by Dr. Gary Schnitkey at the University of Illinois. The comprehensive analysis showed a loss of 44 cents per bushel to corn farmers. NCGA shared this analysis with USDA and OMB officials and has aggressively advocated for corn farmers to help the federal officials understand the economic impact to corn prices.
What little aid is offered to corn will be based on 2018 production, slighting those growers who have been hurt by export market loss plus crop loss due to weather.
Although Kansas Corn is disappointed in the rate for corn in the program, one positive is the creation of a Agricultural Trade Program which offers $200 million for overseas market development.
The Kansas Corn Growers Association represents its members in legislative and regulatory issues and promotes Kansas Corn. Visit kscorn.com for more information.


Honestly, the stark contrast between a Christmas in summer or winter is exactly that, extreme and obvious!
Growing up in South Africa, Jenna in Australia meant that Christmas time was warm, no, hot and sunny with the day generally spent by the water with a few cold drinks and having a BBQ. So, when we packed up and moved to London in October 2013, we were very much looking forward to a cold Christmas. After all, Christmas carols generally do not involve having a BBQ by the water!
After being in London for only a month, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland was an absolute must for us! Christmas is Jenna's favourite time of year without a doubt so we were off to the shops to buy some Christmas jumpers to get into the spirit of things.
We visited Winter Wonderland both years we were in London and it was exactly that, a wonderland, a magical wonderland.
The location of Winter Wonderland couldn't get better. It's in the heart of London in the famous Hyde Park. The park is transformed into the most magical winter wonderland.
How long does Winter Wonderland run for?
This festive event runs for 6 weeks. Plenty of time to get there either after work or on a weekend!
It's FREE!!! Yep, that's right, entry is free and you only pay for the food, drinks or rides you want. This also means you can visit as many times as you like!
The atmosphere is festive, there are German style Christmas markets lining the walkways selling Christmas ornaments, souvenirs and other festive bit and pieces, along with plenty of food stalls, including the must havNutellala crêpe and chocolate waffles!
As you walk down the market lined streets, you hear Christmas carols playing, the smell of chestnuts roasting, and as you look around most people are wearing a Christmas jumper and well into the spirit of things. It is like a novelty, growing up in a hot country, to be able to finally own a coat, gloves, beanie and scarf. It's fun to get dressed up but it is also a necessity as it's pretty cold!
If that's not enough for you, there are over 100 rides and attractions suitable for both little kids and big kids, the magical ice kingdom and ice skating.
There is something for everyone and a great place to go as a couple, or with a group of friends.
Here are a few snaps from our two visits to Winter Wonderland.


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Dharma and Justice: What is Right Justice?
October 6, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Peace Twesigye
In his teaching regarding the eightfold path, the Buddha used the word, sammā, to characterize view, intention, action, speech, livelihood, mindfulness, effort, and concentration. Usually translated as "right," the word can also suggest thoroughness, connectedness, and wholeness. How do we understand the work of justice in this way? How can we meet our violent histories and current realities from this place of right justice that endeavors to heal without reproducing false harmonies and relationships of subjugation?
Please join us for a frank conversation between Rev. angel Kyodo williams and Rev. Kosen Gregory Snyder as a part of this ongoing series on Dharma and Justice at Union Theological Seminary. An RSVP is required, Zoom Webinar details will be shared with registrants.
Event will also be streamed on the Union Facebook Page and YouTube Channel. ASL interpretation will be available on webinars and live streams.
About Rev. angel Kyodo williams
Called "the most intriguing African-American Buddhist" by Library Journal, angel Kyodo williams is an author, activist, master trainer and founder of Transformative Change. She has been bridging the worlds of transformation and justice since her critically acclaimed book, Being Black: Zen and the Art of Living With Fearlessness and Grace was hailed as "an act of love" by Pulitzer Prize winner Alice Walker, and "a classic" by Buddhist pioneer Jack Kornfield. Her newest work, Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love & Liberation, is igniting communities to have the long overdue conversations necessary to become more awake and aware of what hinders liberation of self and society.
Rev. angel was the second black women to become a Zen "Sensei" or teacher, and applies wisdom teachings and embodied practice to intractable social issues.
She is a leading voice for Transformative Social Change, and in recognition of her work, she received the first Creating Enlightened Society Award from Shambhala International.
Her work has been widely covered, including in The New York Times, Boston Globe, Ms., and Essence.
angel notes, "Love and Justice are not two. Without inner change, there can be no outer change. Without collective change, no change matters." She was made for these times.


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Daag Dehlvi was one of the outstanding Urdu poets from India. Know more about his life in this brief biography.
Home : Indian Literature : Urdu : Poets : Daag Dehlvi
Nawab Mirza Khan Daag better known as Daag Dehlvi was born in 1831 in Delhi. His father died when he was all but 6 years of age and that is why his stepfather, Mirza Muhammed Fakhroo, brought him up. His father, Nawab Shams-ul-din Khan, was hanged till death as a punishment for a suspected engagement in the murder of the then British Resident of Delhi, Sir William Fraser. Mirza Muhammad was related to Mughal ruler Bahadur Shah Zafar. Following his death 1865, Daag left Delhi for Rampur. He could settle there without any conflict only because one of his aunts knew the then Nawab of Rampur personally. His mother later on married Bahadur Shah Zafar's son Mirza Fakhru. His entry into the royal household proved to be his ticket to best of the education; he was given best training in reading, writing, horse riding, creative arts, martial arts, etc. Under the king's preceptor Sheikh Ibrahim Zauq's special guidance Daag developed his poetic talents. To know more about Dehlvi, continue to read this insightful biography on him.
Through his connections with the royal household, Daag got in contact with Ghalib as Ghalib was an appointed poet in the court of Bahadur Shah Zafar. For his poetic aspirations to take a proper shape, Daag referred to Ghalib every now and then. It was not long before Daag became a distinguished poet in the court of Bahadur Shah Zafar. His poetry became popular for the simplicity of the words and emotions in it. After the death of his father and exile of Bahadur Shah Zafar, Daag returned back to Rampur. He lived there under the protection and nurture of the Nawab. In Rampur, he went into government service and spent a comfortable life there for at least 30 years. . But Daag was soon fed up of monotony and wanted to experiment. This period of Daag 's life was both creative as well as torturous. It was during these years that Daag composed most of his heart-wrenching poems. The period of desperation and discomfort ended in 1891 when Daag got an invitation from Nizam to come to Hyderabad and stay in his court as his poetic mentor. His initial salary was four hundred and fifty rupees which was later raised to one thousand rupees. He won honor and prestige and lived a life of luxury in Hyderabad. Hyderabad was a cradle to many poets of that period following the decline of Moguls in Delhi. He was also honored with many literary titles, inferred on him by the Nawab himself, like: Bulbal-e-Hindustan, Dalir-ul-Daula and Fasik-ul-Malik. This period in his life was that of accolades and luxury.
Daagh Dehelvi is today remembered as an outstanding poet. Daag belonged to the Delhi school of Urdu poetry and had mastered the craft of Ghazal and Nazam both. Daag started reciting poetry at the age of ten. His poetry improved with his age but was distinct from other contemporary writers. His poetry does not wallow in despair. Rather, they were lashed of joy and exuberant. He was a self-acknowledged romantic but contrary to the impression one gets from his poetry, he eschewed wine. Usage of common words and phrases was distinctive of his style. His poems generally consisted of four major Dewans, like: Gulzar-e-Dagh, Aftab-e-Dagh, Mahtab-e-Dagh and Yaadgare-Dagh. Daag Dehlvi passed away in the year 1905, in Hyderabad, due to a paralytic stroke.
Ghazal : Saaz Ya Keena Saaz Kya Jany
Saaz ya keena saaz kya janay
Naz walay niyaz kya janay,
Kab kisi dar pa juba sai kee
Shakh sahib namaz kya janay,
Shama roo app ho gaye laykin
lLutaf-e-sooz-o-gudaz kya janay,
Jo rahe ishq may'n kadam rakhay'n
Wo nashaib-o-faraz kya janay,
Poochye makshi'n say lutif-e-sharab
Yah Mazay pak baz kya janay,
Hazerat-e-khayzer jab shaheed na ho'n
Lutaf-e-umer-e-daraz kya janay,
Jin ko apni khaber nahee'n abtak
Who maray dil ka raaz kya janay,
Jo guzartay hay'n Daag par sademay'n
Aap banda nawaz kya janay.
Translation In English:
What do these vindictive people know about kindness?
They are so proud of their physical beauty that they forget to be humble to other people,
If the saint has only bowed in front of his god and never at the doorstep of his lover
Then how can we expect him to know what actually surrender is?
The brightness of your face is like a fire burning and glowing
Even then you do not know what burning in love feels like,
People who set on the journey of love
Rarely care about the ups and down of that path,
If you want to know what wine tastes like then ask a person who is drunk on it
Not the kind of people who have never tasted it in their lives,
Prophet Khyzer why do you say that there is goodness in this life that you have given to me
It is not you who has to go through such painful transformations because you are immortal,
She does not even know anything properly about herself
How can I expect her to know the state of my heart?
The tragedies that Daag has suffered in his life
You will never understand them as you have lived the life of a fulfilled person.


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It was the beginning of the end for Winx as she stepped out at Rosehill barrier trials on Tuesday. In her first public appearance for 2019, the champion mare did what she has always done in her trials - merely followed them around without giving away any hint of her superiority.
The winner of her past 29 races was 5-3/4 lengths from Endless Drama running into seventh late after being tardily away by a couple of lengths. But that was enough for Chris Waller and jockey Hugh Bowman to be happy.
"I was really pleased. Obviously, she missed the start which she has had a habit of doing previously. She has been really good with that the last couple of preps," Bowman said. "Because she did that, I didn't want to rush her into her gear. It took a little while to tack onto the field but her best work was past the winning post and beyond.
All signs point towards a return to racing in the Apollo Stakes at Randwick on February 16, a race Winx missed last year when Bowman was suspended.
Waller has liked what he has seen in the past month since she returned to the stable as he looks for any sign of age catching up with the four-time Cox Plate winner. She has an edge to her still, it was the reason she wore earmuffs in her trial on Tuesday.
The program Waller has in mind will see Winx attempt to add a fourth Chipping Norton Stakes and a fourth George Ryder Stakes to her haul, as well as a third Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
"If anything, she looks better than we have had her at the stage before. She is fantastic," Waller said. "She has been a little charged up ... and if anything, that is a positive. It is just showing she is enjoying herself and not giving any signs of stress about her.
"It is just like last preparation: it is one race at a time. We won't say when the end is. We are focussed on the Apollo Stakes in the middle of February at the moment.
Winx wasn't one of the seven nominations from the Waller yard for the All Star Mile at Flemington in March, where she would have no doubt polled the most votes.
Waller has a Sydney only campaign in mind but if Winx needs to head to the All Star Mile, he noted that there are wild card entries.
Star three-year-old The Autumn Sun headed the Waller entries for the All Star Mile, but connections are likely to nominate for all major prizes in Sydney and Melbourne. The initial focus is on the Hobartville Stakes and Randwick Guineas with a Sydney group 1 preparation the preferred option.
The Autumn Sun could even run into Winx later in the autumn, but Bowman warned that she's still at the top of her game as a seven-year-old for the young challengers.
"When I watched Roger Federer in the Australian Open last night, I was reminded that supreme athletes, if they love to do it, can continue at a high level for a long time," he said.
"Especially the way she looks after herself. The way she is so relaxed now, she saves it all for game day, that was even evident in the trial at the 200m. She wasn't even going to tack on unless I made finish the trial off.


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Allied Forces Mediterranean was a NATO command covering all military operations in the Mediterranean Sea from 1952 to 1967. The command was based at Malta.

History
The British post of Commander in Chief Mediterranean Fleet was given a dual-hatted role as NATO Commander in Chief of Allied Forces Mediterranean (CINCAFMED) in charge of all forces assigned to NATO in the Mediterranean Area. The British made strong representations within NATO in discussions regarding the development of the Mediterranean NATO command structure, wishing to retain their direction of NATO naval command in the Mediterranean to protect their sea lines of communication running through the Mediterranean to the Middle East and Far East.

Subordinate commands were under discussion in 1954 and 1956. Finally decided were:
 Gibraltar Mediterranean Command (GIBMED) with headquarters at Gibraltar (Rear-Admiral R.A. Foster-Brown, Flag Officer Gibraltar)
 Western Mediterranean Area (Méditerranée Occidentale) (MEDOC) with headquarters at Algiers (French) under French Admiral Philip M.J. Auboyneau (COMEDOC) (who took over from Vice-Admiral A.P. Sala 1 August 1955)
 Central Mediterranean Area (MEDCENT) with headquarters at Naples (Italian) first under Italian Vice-Admiral M.Girosi, and now under Vice-Admiral C. Lubranodi Negozio (COMEDCENT)(1 March 55)
 Eastern Mediterranean Area (MEDEAST) (Aegan and Eastern Ionian Seas) with headquarters at Athens. (Greek Vice-Admiral P.Lappas)
 Northeast Mediterranean Area (MEDNOREAST) with HQ at Ankara (Admiral S. Altincan)
 Southeast Med Area with HQ at Malta (MEDSOUEAST), with personnel drawn from HQ AFMED. (Second-in-Command, Mediterranean Fleet, Vice Admiral Maxwell Richmond (18 August 1955))

It was estimated however, that the expense involved in discharging the international functions of any one of these "headquarters mil be small and that the cost of introducing and administering international financing would be relatively high and uneconomical. Furthermore, at these command levels, national and NATO planning are closely associated and intermixed.'
Therefore [t]he Standing Group, with the concurrence of the Military Representatives Committee, has therefore agreed that these Allied Area Headquarters subordinate to CINCAFMED should be supported by the nation which supports the larger national headquarters within which the international headquarters will be located. This financial arrangement should be without prejudice to decisions as to future financing if these Allied Area Headquarters are significantly expanded."

In 1967, the UK relinquished the NATO post of Commander in Chief Allied Forces Mediterranean, which was disbanded.

Commanders
Commanders included:
Admiral Sir John Edelsten (1952)
Admiral Earl Mountbatten of Burma (1952–1954)
Admiral Sir Guy Grantham (1954–1957)
Vice Admiral Sir Ralph Edwards (1957–1958)
Admiral Sir Charles Lambe (1958–1959)
Admiral Sir Alexander Bingley (1959–1961)
Admiral Sir Deric Holland-Martin (1961–1964)
Admiral Sir John Hamilton (1964–1967)

References

Sources
David Miller, The Cold War: A Military History (note that Miller says the three functional commands (SUBMED, SUBNOREASTMED, and USPATMED) were actually activated, while period documents make clear that at least initially they were approved in principal for wartime use, but not actually established)

Formations of the NATO Military Command Structure 1952–1994
Military units and formations established in 1952
Military units and formations disestablished in 1967
Military of Malta


She had also spoken up when the wave of #MeToo began in Bollywood with Tanushree Dutta speaking up against Nana Patekar.
Individuals such as Sajid Khan, Alok Nath and Vikas Bahl have also been named in the movement, leading to action being taken against them. However, Alok Nath will be seen sharing the screen with Tabu and Ajay Devgn in Luv Ranjan's upcoming film De De Pyaar De.
In other news Priyanka will also be seen joining hands with noted American comedian and writer, Mindy Kaling. According to a report in Deadline, Mindy will be writing this project with Dan Good, who created and produced the hit television show Brooklyn Nine Nine.
Priyanka would also be appearing as a motivational speaker in the upcoming film by Shonali Bose The Sky is Pink with Zaira Wasim and Farhan Akhtar.


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Impact Wrestling – June 8, 2017
8th June 2017 by Thomas Hall
Location: Film Studio 7, Mumbai, India
Commentators: Jeremy Borash, Josh Matthews
This is a special show as it's the first of four episodes to be held in Mumbai, India. We're less than a month away from Slammiversary and now the main event seems to be set in stone as GFW World Champion Alberto El Patron will face Impact Wrestling World Champion Lashley in what is likely a winner take all match. Let's get to it.
We're in India for perhaps the biggest Impacts ever so LET'S HAVE THE FIGHTING ANNOUNCERS! Bruce Prichard says there's no physical altercations before Slammiversary or they're both fired, no matter who starts it. You have all these titles and all these stars and big names and you pick THIS to start things off? Honestly, if this is what they have for their biggest or second biggest story, this company is more delusional than I thought.
The opening video takes a long look at traveling to India and how important this is. I mean, it's not as important as Borash vs. Matthews but it's certainly important.
Opening sequence.
Here's Alberto El Patron to open things up. He talks about all the titles he's won around the world but there's one left for him to win. At Slammiversary (which he can't pronounce), he'll be the undisputed Impact Wrestling Heavyweight Champion. Cue Lashley to say that's not happening because he's unlike anything Alberto has ever faced. Tensions are teased but here's Bruce Prichard again to cut them off. He thinks they should both defend their titles right here tonight with the Slammiversary spots on the line. They don't find out their opponents until the matches start.
Bruce Prichard ignores a tag team called the Mumbai Cats.
X-Division Title: Caleb Konley vs. Low Ki
Low Ki is defending and wearing the suit again. They take turns driving each other into the corner with Ki getting the better of it off some kicks. A legsweep sets up a backsplash for two on the champ as the fans are VERY noisy here, in a good way. More kicks stagger Konley but he manages to send Ki outside for a suicide dive. Back in and Low Ki hits a running dropkick to knock Konley into the corner, followed by a Warrior's Way to the back for the pin at 6:35. Low Ki is bleeding a bit from the eye.
Rating: D+. I'm still not a fan of Low Ki and the all kick/feet offense gets annoying in a hurry. The match itself was nothing special and it was clear that we're just waiting on Sonjay Dutt to come out for the big grandstand challenge. That's the logical move to make so this was really just a way to get us closer to that match.
Post match, here's Sonjay to speak some of the native language and say how ironic it is for Low Ki's eye to be busted open. He wants a title shot and remembers fighting Low Ki in the Elk Lodge in New York City fifteen years ago. Now there's no Hit Squad behind Low Ki but Dutt has 1.4 billion people behind him. The match seems to be set.
Video on Rockstar Spud vs. Swoggle.
Davey Richards vs. Vikus Kumar
There's no Angelina Love so Davey is even angrier than usual. The kicks start in again with Davey driving him into the corner and then sending Kumar to the floor. A dive misses but Kumar misses a moonsault, setting up the ankle lock to make Kumar tap at 2:44.
Post match here's Ethan Carter III to whip Kumar with his belt. James Storm makes the save.
Prichard (third appearance in about 40 minutes) is in the back with Eli Drake, who thinks Bruce cost him the Grand Championship last week. Chris Adonis comes up and says the two of them deserve the World Title shot tonight. Bruce will consider it, so we'll be seeing him again later.
Video on the TNA Hall of Fame.
Josh promises a sparring session next week.
Swoggle chases Spud down the aisle and into the crowd.
Video on Mahabali Shera, who gets to come home to his country. We see him with a crowd doing the Shera Shake. I mean, none of the fans are doing it but maybe they can't remember if it's the Shera Shake or the Shera Shuffle. To be fair, the announcers couldn't remember either.
Joseph Park comes to see Jeremy Borash at his office to train. Park says fighting is in his family's blood. One day his grandfather Jebediah Park took on George Hackenschmidt in a bare knuckles fight. Park: "And he almost beat him!" They're off to train.
Impact Wrestling World Title: Lashley vs. ???
Lashley is defending against…..Moose. They trade shoulders to start until Moose runs the ropes for a spinning crossbody and two. It's way too early for the spear though and Moose nails a bicycle kick. That's fine with Lashley as he muscles Moose over and out to the floor. They head outside with Lashley sending Moose into the barricade.
Lashley's chinlock doesn't last long and Moose comes back with chops, followed by a dropkick to knock the champ off the top. Back from a break with Moose getting two off a running dropkick. Moose hits his own spear with Josh freaking out at the near fall. I'm not sure why he'd be so worried about the pay per view main event changing as it's been done three or four times now.
Lashley is right back up with a superplex but the spear is countered with a big boot. They're trading big shots here and it's making for a pretty entertaining slugfest. The sitout chokeslam gives Moose two more but the Game Changer misses. Lashley spears him down to retain at 16:30.
Rating: B-. Good power match here but Lashley continues to be little more than a dragon who holds a title. Then again, Alberto is hardly that much better of an option and with Lashley having held the title for so long, you can only get so interested in either of their matches. Moose losing isn't the worst thing in the world as he lost to someone higher up on the ladder so it's hardly devastating.
LAX celebrates having both sets of Tag Team Titles.
Video of Spud traveling to India.
Knockouts Title: Laurel Van Ness vs. Rosemary
Laurel, still in the wedding dress, is challenging and has Sienna in her corner. Sienna starts fast and sends Rosemary into the post so Laurel can stomp away. Rosemary pops up and stares at Sienna, causing a collision on the apron. A rollup retains the title at 1:59.
Post match Allie runs in with a kendo stick (because Allie is Bayley, but "WWE IS ALWAYS RIPPING TNA OFF!!!" – TNA fans.) for the save.
KM asks Bruce (hey there he is again) for the title shot and does his "you're lying" schtick.
JB and Park train. It's funny you see. JB: "We're screwed. We're dead." Park wants to teach JB how to be an X-Division wrestler by diving into a pool. Park: "Pretend that water is Josh Matthews!"
Global Force Wrestling Title: Alberto El Patron vs. Chris Adonis
Adonis is challenging and has Eli Drake in his corner. Drake offers an early distraction and Adonis sends him outside as they brawl into the crowd. That goes nowhere, though to be fair we couldn't see anything while they were walking so for all I know, it was a Scrabble tournament. Back to ringside with Patron, who is wrestling in a shirt for some reason, getting caught in the Adonis Lock while in the ropes.
We take a break and come back with Adonis still working on the back with a cannonball and camel clutch. Alberto fights back again with some clotheslines but walks into a spinebuster for a delayed two. To be fair the guy barely ever wrestles anymore so asking him to remember to cover is probably a big request. Since he hasn't learned anything, Adonis puts Alberto on top and gets pulled down into the armbreaker over the ropes. Alberto gets in a few more kicks and the top rope double stomp retains at 12:48.
Rating: C-. They had a match, Adonis used power, Alberto kicked and worked the arm and then the champion retained. If you really want to do something exciting for the main event of your first TV show in India, I really don't know why you would pick Adonis for this spot but why would you do something that makes sense when you devote that much time to Bruce Prichard segments and Spud vs. Swoggle?
Drake and Adonis beat El Patron down with Lashley watching from the ramp. Moose runs in for the save to end the show.
Overall Rating: C-. This episode really illustrated a lot of the problems that the company has and the majority of them are with their storytelling. This week's episode focused on Swoggle vs. Spud, the battling World Champions who have half a personality between the two of them and the stupid announcers, who have been fighting for the better part of three months now. That really does feel like the top story in the promotion right now and if they think that's going to be the thing that sparks interest among the masses or even casual fans, they're in for what shouldn't be a big surprise.
On top of that, we had a World Title match on the grand stage of an international TV taping and CHRIS MASTERS is in the main event. He never did anything significant in WWE and now he's main eventing here, despite not really doing anything other than showing up. I have no idea why we're stuck sitting through these guys but at least there's some hope. Dutt vs. Low Ki will be a huge upgrade next week though so it's hardly like they have no hope on the horizon.
Low Ki b. Caleb Konley – Warrior's Way
Davey Richards b. Vikus Kumar – Ankle lock
Lashley b. Moose – Spear
Rosemary b. Laurel Van Ness – Rollup
Alberto El Patron b. Chris Adonis – Double stomp
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7X GRAMMY® winner TobyMac drops "The Elements" music video with Icelandic backdrop
"The Elements" now available on all digital platforms
Filmed amidst the scenic environment of Iceland, multi-platinum selling artist TobyMac has unveiled the music video for "The Elements." The track is from his recently released chart-topping personal album bearing the same name. The video captures the visual representation of the song.
"When somebody has to walk through a desert or a storm, they are fighting the elements, fighting things that aren't natural to themselves," shares TobyMac. "Our lives are much the same. We're fighting against these things everyday trying to remain true to who we are called to be."
TobyMac's popular "HITS DEEP Tour" will trek 37 stops nationwide in 2019 with Jeremy Camp, Jordan Feliz, Ryan Stevenson, We Are Messengers and Aaron Cole. For the latest information, visit www.TobyMac.com.
To listen to The Elements, click here. Follow TobyMac at tobymac.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
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New Department of Urology proposed
A proposed amendment to the School of Medicine Constitution to create the Department of Urology has been put forth. Ballots will be distributed to faculty members next month. Read more for a letter from Drs. Roper and Runge regarding the proposal.
We are writing to you today to provide information about a proposed revision to the School of Medicine Constitution and to encourage you to vote when ballots are distributed next month.
The proposed change to the constitution would create a new Department of Urology to support future academic development and recruitment. The decision to establish this department is the result of extensive review and discussion by the leadership team and with the input and support of Tony Meyer, Chair of the Department of Surgery, and Raj Pruthi, current Division Chief of Urology, who would become the founding Chair of the new Department. The field of urology is becoming increasingly specialized and has less academic, research or clinical overlap than in the past with the Department of Surgery. The Division of Urology has had substantial growth since 2009 from 7.5 faculty (5.5 MD and 2 mid-level providers) to 15 (11 MD and 4 mid-level providers) by December 2012. The new department will aim to recruit new faculty members, expand the size of the clinical and research programs, achieve regional and national recognition and foster strengthened partnerships across campus and our region.
This proposed change was presented to the Dean's Advisory Committee on April 9. The proposed amendment to the School of Medicine Constitution will come to a vote next month and two-thirds of the votes must be affirmative to enact this change. If approved, the Department of Urology would become operational in FY 2014 pending approval by the Chancellor.
Please let us know if you have any questions. We will continue to share information with you regarding the proposed Department of Urology.
William L. Roper, MD, MPH
Marschall S. Runge, MD, PhD
Executive Dean


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Fashion Cheat Sheet
Scarlett Johansson Named "Sexiest Woman Alive;" Kate Moss to Revive Collaboration With Topshop
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Scarlett Johansson Named "Sexiest Woman Alive": The verdict is out! Esquire named Scarlett Johansson 2013's "Sexiest Woman Alive." Scar-Jo, who also received the title in 2006, is the only woman to ever snatch it twice. Upon receiving the news, Johansson commented, "I'm the only woman to win twice right?... You know, I gotta hustle... I'm a twenty-eight year old woman in the movie business, right?" The list also features Mila Kunis, Rihanna, Minka Kelly, and Kate Bekinsdale, amongst others. [Fashion Beast Inbox]
Kate Moss to Revive Collaboration with Topshop: The Kate Moss Collection for Topshop is finaly back. After a three-year hiatus, the 39-year-old model has returned to the high street brand for a 40-piece collection to debut in spring 2014. "I have really missed being involved in the design process and working with the team at Topshop," Moss said in a statement. "Now more than ever, with London being at the forefront of fashion… it feels like I'm back home working with Topshop." [Fashionista]
Versace Confirms M.I.A. Collaboration: On Monday, the House of Versace confirmed its Versus collaboration with recording artist, M.I.A., after the performer let news of the collection slip during Paris Fashion Week. Launching on October 16th, the M.I.A. x Versus collection is said to be inspired by counterfeit Versace items found in London Markets. "I adore the energy of the street, so when M.I.A. proposed to expose the issue of counterfeit Versace pieces by creating a collaboration inspired by these items, I thought it was an incredible idea," Donatella Versace said. [WWD]
Mrs. Gucci Hits London's Stage: The curtains will rise this week in London for a new musical drama entitlled Mrs. Gucci. The hour-long performance chronicles the scandalous murder-mystery tale of Patrizia Reggiani, also known as "The Black Widow," who hired a hit-man to kill her ex-husband, and Gucci boss, Maurizio Gucci in 1995. British actress Julie Atherton will play the role of Reggiani, who was recently released from prison after sixteen years. The October 13 performance promises to "give both a flavour of the music and the impetus of the narrative," with plans to continue a full schedule for the show through 2014. [The Telegraph]


Luigi Grasso (carrying cane), on trial for a gangland murder, is escorted out of Manhattan Supreme Court last month.
Federal prosecutors want to spin the rap songs "Snitch" and "Hands Up" found on a mobster's cell phone against him at his gangland murder trial.
The lyrics are relevant because reputed Gambino associate Luigi Grasso is charged with killing another mobster during a July 2010 Brooklyn robbery and a co-conspirator is ratting him out, according to court papers.
"The songs reference robbery, firearms possession, drug trafficking and violence against cooperating witnesses, or 'snitches,'" Assistant U.S. Attorneys Nicole Argentieri and Darren Laverne wrote in the filing.
They included a snippet from "Snitch" by rapper Obie Trice in the court filing to drive home the point to Federal Judge Sterling Johnson.
Songs by rapper Obie Trice (pictured) were found on mobster Luigi Grasso's cellphone.
The government's star snitch is Hector Pagan, the ex-husband of "Mob Wives" reality show producer Renee Graziano.
Pagan actually fired the fatal shot into the victim, loanshark James Donovan who was a reputed associate of the Lucchese crime family. Donovan, who resisted the robbery at an auto body shop in Gravesend, Brooklyn, bled to death.
But Pagan cut a deal with the feds to testify against Grasso and co-defendant Richard Riccardi, a Bonanno gangster.
The feds made Pagan wear a hidden wire leading to the arrests of a gaggle of gangsters including acting Bonanno boss Vincent "Vinny TV" Badalamenti and Pagan's ex-father-in-law Anthony "TG" Graziano.


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Rugby's Greatest: Schalk Burger
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Major teams: Western Province, Stormers
Test span: 2003-2015
Test caps: 86 (72 starts)
Test points: 80 (16T)
South Africa's flanker Schalk Burger
TAGS: South AfricaThe Greatest Players
Many northern hemisphere supporters simply cannot forgive Schalk Burger for his scuffle with Lions wing Luke Fitzgerald in the opening minute of the second Test at Loftus Versfeld in 2009.
During the fracas – one of many that punctuated a savage series – South Africa's flanker made contact with the eyes of the Irishman. Touchjudge Bryce Lawrence saw everything, and communicated proceedings to French referee Christophe Berdos. The upshot was only a yellow card.
Burger returned to the field with the Lions 10-0 up. His raw intensity aided the Springboks in a gargantuan gain-line battle full of fearful collisions. As the hosts fought back to win 28-25 with Morné Steyn's last-second kick, he racked up 11 tackles, second only to Juan Smith.
Appropriately, the blond bombshell exploded into public consciousness. Graduating from the renowned rugby nurseries of Paarl Gimnasium and Stellenbosch University, Burger was part of the 2002 South Africa U21 side that won the World Championship.
The next year he broke into the Western Province team and made three replacement appearances at the World Cup in Australia, scoring a try on senior international debut as Georgia were dispatched 46-19.
When Jake White took the reins in 2004 he unleashed the gap-toothed, grinning youngster from the start, stood back and ogled at the effects. South Africa took the Tri-Nations for the first time in six seasons. Hurtling into rucks and runners alike, Burger won IRB Player of the Year aged 21.
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He would drive the Springboks to World Cup glory in 2007 as well, though this would be sandwiched between two serious setbacks – a neck injury that required cervical fusion surgery in 2006 and a life-threatening bout of bacterial meningitis in 2013.
Coming off the bench in a 38-16 defeat of Wales, Burger ended a two-and-a-half-year Test hiatus. Five months on, he burrowed over to help beat England 31-28 at Twickenham.
New Zealand legend Sean Fitzpatrick attributed Burger's remarkable recovery to his "fighting spirit". Either side of the touchline, undiluted tenacity has served him well.
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Will the Real Estate Market be Better in the Spring?
This is the hot question for Sellers as we head into the intense heavy holiday season post Halloween, pre-Valentine's Day. Common wisdom says that people aren't interested in shopping for houses when they have toy firetrucks and the latest video game to buy for the kiddies and spouses.
But we here at the Tracy King Team at Teles Properties do not believe in the "common wisdom" theories of real estate sales because we are not common and neither are our sellers and buyers. We are exceptional! And we believe in doing business all twelve months of the year.
Two weeks before Thanksgiving week we brought a new La Canada listing on the market and sold it in 7 seven days. We also brought a Pasadena listing on the market the week before the holiday and had 100 people at the broker's open house on Thursday and 50 people at the Sunday open house in the pouring rain! We also put an Eagle Rock listing back into a new escrow and finalized opening a new escrow in Highland Park. Buyers are not halting their home shopping!
Sales of previously owned homes got an unexpected boost last month while the number of homes on the market continued to decline, according to data released Monday by the National Association of Realtors. The trade group recorded a 1.4 percent month-over-month increase in existing-home sales in October.
Since our corner of the Los Angeles metro area is generally doing better than the national averages, this is especially positive news.
I know you're still thinking to yourself, "But will the market be even better in the Spring?" - well, that is almost 4 months away and my crystal ball is currently in the shop. The way we're working, we could be listed, marketed, sold and closed escrow by then - and you could be onto the next part of your life!
So what are you waiting for? Home buyers sure aren't waiting!
The percent of properties under contract compared to what is on the market is over 330% more!
The market is much more active right now. Why? We can say it's low interest rates and that there is a perception that we are truly at the bottom, but we had the same factors going last year. The economic news isn't much better, in fact, a number of homeowners have decided to sell because the future holds no promise that the picture will improve in the next couple of years. I think the true meaning is that buyers are buying homes to live in because everyone has to live somewhere and many people do not want to rent, and sellers can sell in this market if their homes are priced right.
Here is a table that illustrates the number of sales and percentage of distress sales over the last 3 years in Eagle Rock 90041. The question is, what does it mean? There's a flipflop from a greater number of foreclosures in 2009 to more shortsales in 2011. Distress sales as a whole dropped in 2010 and have increased again so far in 2011.
My guess, and it's educated but still a guess, is that the lenders were very resistant to doing shortsales early on and have finally bowed to the inevitable. As more distressed homeowners are able to sell short, there are fewer foreclosures. The more positive numbers in 2010 I attribute to the peak of the "double dip." Or you might look at the whole thing as our thudding along the bottom.
Personally, I think that is a big "if." If it hasn't happened yet, why would it happen now? One reason could be if we had a major economic setback. But believe it or not, we have actually been out of the recession and experiencing a slow (excruciatingly slow) recovery for the last 2 years, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. Another reason could be a drastic change in mortgage lending in terms of either interest rates or underwriting guidelines.
It's Up, It's Down, It's Up--It's the Highland Park Market Update!
How is 90042 doing this year over last year at this time?
But wait! Look at the average price per square foot!
And look at the average sales price vs. list price!
What is a buyer or seller to do?
If you listen to the news, you will be so confused. One day it's a good market and housing is a good buy, the next day there is more trouble to come.
Right now, interest rates are back under the 5% range, sellers who are realistic and motivated are eager to sell, and buyers who have the courage to take advantage of this market can find good quality homes to buy. So all of you, call me! If you are motivated, I can help you realize your real estate goals.
1. Did you see the "brand new hillside architectural live/work space" at 3126 Verdugo Place in Glassell Park? We saw it on caravan last week, and it's a cool property with FANTASTIC views and a neat rooftop deck with hookups for a jacuzzi. It was listed for $649,00, which is a great price for the property but I wasn't sure the neighborhood would stand up to a price that high. Well, looking at the MLS hot sheet this morning I see that Verdugo Place is in escrow - which is GREAT news for the neighborhood! We don't know what price it's in escrow at, but I'm hoping they got close to asking - or more!
2. There's a very cute little neighborhood (called "Floristan Heights" on title) located south of Colorado Blvd, off of Townsend Avenue, and it is filled with cute little houses (I know because I happen to live in this area!). And one of those cute little houses just recorded as sold in the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) for a tidy sum of $515,000. 1576 Glen Aylsa is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath and was recently renovated. It was originally listed for $490,000. This is more great news for this particular neighborhood - things are selling if priced right. It's not all doom and gloom around here!
5500 Nordyke Street, Highland Park: Wow, what a view! This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home sits on a 0.59 acre lot, obviously with fantastic views. It's clean and updated and ready for you to move in and escape from the rest of the city on your private hill. It's in a great neighborhood in Highland Park, tucked away almost to Eagle Rock. Listed for $499,000.
2652 Saxon Drive, Eagle Rock: This house has a ton of space, although it may not look like it from the outside. Four bedrooms, two baths in 1,700 SF, all sitting on a 3,060 SF corner lot. It's another Better Shelter flip, so it's done up all nice and pretty and ready for you to settle in. Another one that is tucked away in a nice neighborhood, and it has Eagle Rock schools, so even better. Also listed for $499,000.
1517 Avenue 47, Highland P ark: I love, love, love this property. I saw it when it was on the market as a distress sale, and I love what Elemental Homes (another fix-and-flip company) did. The front house has two bedrooms, two baths and a open, airy floor plan. The back house has two bedrooms, 1 bath. The deck in the back of the front house is amazing. It's all amazing. If I could buy it, I would! Amazingly, it is ALSO listed for $499,000! What a deal.
Alright, three great properties for you to consider. If you are interested and want to see one of them, give me a call at 323.243.1234. Or shoot me an email at keelymyres[at]gmail[dot]com. Tracy is taking off to Peru in the morning for a little adventure, so I'm in charge - don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions/comments.
That's it for now, have a great weekend!
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As everyone knows, the last three years have been a roller coaster ride for real estate prices all over the country. In Eagle Rock (zip 90041) and in Highland Park (90042), the average price of single family homes that sold went down over 50% between the peak of the market in January, 2008, and the depths of the recession in March of 2009. Wow. Keep in mind that this doesn't mean that the value of your individual home necessarily went down 50%, but if you bought your home in January of 2008, you probably would not be able to sell your home for what you paid for it either in 2009 or today.
Since the so-called "bottom" of the market in March, 2009, we have seen an overall beginning recovery of prices so that as of August of this year, the average sale price in Eagle Rock was up over 27% and in Highland Park over 15%, even accounting for the slowdown that happened after the first-time buyer tax credit expired at the end of April. It felt kind of like home buyers all decided to take a long summer vacation, but about half the current pending sales have opened escrow since September 1, probably due to the most breathtakingly low interest rates we have seen in our lifetime (at least since 1955). Sales prices in 90042 so far this year have averaged both for list and sales price about $337,000. In 90041 Eagle Rock, the averages have been $454,000 list price and $457,000 sale price. Since the 90042 zip code is much larger than 90041, more than twice as many homes have sold there.
If you are new to Eagle Rock and Highland Park, you will love the eclectic mix of older character homes dating from the Arts and Crafts era of the early 1900s to the interesting midcentury moderns that often look out over stunning views of the Verdugo Mountains to the north and downtown Los Angeles to the south. There are traditional, Spanish-style and newer homes scattered through the mix as well. Truly something for everyone. You can purchase a small foreclosure for as little as $300,000, even less in some places, but expect to compete with investors who can pay cash. The highest sales prices so far this year in 90042 for a single-family home was $801,000 in Highland Park for an architect-designed contemporary with 275 degree views and $888,000 for an unusual Zen-influenced home with guest house on a wonderful private garden lot in Mt. Washington. In Eagle Rock, it was $876,000 for a remodeled older home-turned contemporary that also boasted amazing panoramic views.
The people of Eagle Rock and Highland Park are as diverse and interesting as the housing is. From long-time residents who were born and went to school here to the recent migration of renters from Silverlake, Echo Park and Los Feliz to purchase their first homes in our residential neighborhoods, everyone gets along pretty well and is generally devoted to this vibrant community. You will find a huge number of artists alongside many professionals who work downtown and love the relatively short commute. You will also find a growing number of family-owned places to eat and drink and shop that cater to just about every taste. The recession was a setback, but the positive spirit of our community is irrepressible. Welcome to Northeast Los Angeles!


Spiritual soldiers before us have valiantly entered the battlefield to take on the aggressor, the inner enemy. The inner enemy has placed blockades, lay in siege, used Sirens instead of snipers, and tried in many ways to trick them. But these soldiers have overcome these hardships. They have fought and won, becoming victorious spiritual heroes.
These biographies and autobiographies strike valour into the hearts of soldier fresh to the battlefield.
Be brave spiritual soldier and victory shall be yours!!
1. The book places itself in a historical context, contrasting the end of World War 2 with the beginning of spiritual training. Despite the austerity of Zen training in Japan, the book is filled with moments of deep loving kindness.
2. A beautiful journal describing life in Zen monasteries in Japan in the early 1980's. Through hard work Maura O'Halloran becomes a true spiritual hero, all done with zeal and modesty.
3. Tenzin Palmo is part of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism and spent 12 years in solitary retreat. The writing of this biography is somewhat sensationalist but Tenzin Palmo's story will make you brave in your spiritual mission.
4. In 1989 Bill Porter sought out hermits hidden among China's mountain ranges, who had managed survive the People's Liberation Army's Red Army. Filled with inspiring acts of spiritual heroism in mountainous conditions.
5. The story of an English man turned monk in Thailand, transitioning from city life to country life. The book appreciates both the benefits and limitations of becoming ordinationed.


Management of internal security has become a greater challenge with the increasing threats of domestic and foreign-sponsored terrorism and the widening ethnic, religious and political divides in most countries of the world.
It is quite evident that terrorism or the Maoist movement is not merely a law and order problem of a state. Because of their interstate character, they cannot be dealt with by a state without help from the centre.
The brutal murder of a serving soldier in London, after the Boston Marathon killings, and the stabbing of a soldier in Paris indicate the emergence of a new pattern of low-profile terrorist attacks that are extremely difficult to predict or pre-empt.
The murder of Lee Rigby, a young soldier, in broad daylight, near an army barrack in Woolwich, southeast London, was most unexpected. The attackers chillingly declared on camera that the killing was carried out in protest against British military actions in Muslim countries. The attack had the intended effect, and London is still to come to terms with this gruesome killing and the brazenness of the killers, who hung around after the murder with weapons in their bloodied hands.
Al-Qaeda had started splintering into semi-independent groups soon after the demise of Bin Laden; al-Qaeda cells active from various countries are now no longer under a tight central control and are free to choose their own targets. Although there is no central base of al-Qaeda, its main group, under Zawahiri, continues planning and directing catastrophic terrorist attacks such as the 2008 Mumbai attacks, which were executed in close collaboration with Pakistani terrorist groups. As the ability of al-Qaeda to launch global attacks of catastrophic dimensions has been greatly reduced, it is now adopting a new pattern of low-profile attacks. Al-Qaeda as a global terrorist organisation still poses a major threat to many countries, and large sums of money are still available to it from narcotics smuggling from various parts of the world for maintaining a formidable terrorist network.
In this nuclear era, the danger of wars has diminished but internal aggression, either sponsored or spontaneous, poses the main danger to a country's integrity.
The lone wolf is often a person who prefers to keep his or her own council, does not fit in easily or willingly in a group, does not like to take orders from anyone and generally maintains a low profile. A typical lone wolf is a dark and dubious character who has some psychological problems; some are prone to sudden emotional out bursts but most are quiet and reserved individuals. Once indoctrinated and motivated to launch terrorist attacks, a lone wolf acquires extremely ruthless traits and a more complex character.
Lone wolf attacks are not a new phenomenon, but the since the 1990s, these have become more lethal. The choice of targets available to lone wolf terrorists is unlimited.
Lone wolf attacks are not a new phenomenon, but the since the 1990s, these have become more lethal. The choice of targets available to lone wolf terrorists is unlimited. The selection of targets and the method of attack may or may not be suggested by al-Qaeda but the selection of a target depends entirely on the inclinations of the lone wolf, as the attacks described below illustrate.
On 24 February 1994, Baruch Goldstein, a former member of the Jewish Defence League and follower of the Kahanist movement, opened fire inside the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, killing 29 people and injuring at least 100.
Timothy McVeigh is often given as a classic example of the lone wolf. McVeigh was convicted and executed for the 19 April 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, which killed 168 people and injured hundreds with a truck bomb.
On 23 February 1997, Ali Hassan Abu Kamal opened fire in the observation deck of the Empire State Building, killing one and wounding six others before committing suicide.
On 1 June 2009, Abdulhakim Mujahid Muhammad, an American who had converted to Islam, opened fire on a U.S. military recruiting office in Little Rock, Arkansas, known as the 2009 Little Rock recruiting office shooting. Muhammad killed Private William Long and wounded Private Quinton Ezeagwula. On 5 November 2009, Nidal Malik Hasan shot and killed 13 people in an attack at Fort Hood that wounded 30 others.
In January 2011, Salman Taseer, the governor of Punjab, Pakistan, was assassinated by a lone wolf, though supported by a larger base.
On 2 March 2011 in Germany, Arid Uka shot and killed two U.S. soldiers and seriously wounded two others in the 2011 Frankfurt Airport shooting. German authorities suspected that this was an Islamist attack.
As lone wolf attacks seem to be the current jihadi policy, India faces a major danger of multiple lone wolf attacks inspired or launched by Pakistani jihadi groups.
Efficient management of internal security in India has acquired greater urgency because of the rise in domestic violence and the emergence of new domestic terrorist groups and armed Maoists who pose a most serious challenge to the internal security of the country. The division of responsibility between the central government and the state governments for the management of internal security problem remains a grey area that has to be resolved at the earliest in view of the emerging dangers. It should not be allowed to get entangled in federalism-verses-the-states debates and in this context, we may re-examine certain provisions of the constitution.
The new threats posed by religious fundamentalism, narcotics trade, smuggling of weapons and explosives and cross-border terrorism need to be contained without getting involved in political hassles. The existing shortcomings in our system have been examined in the past by groups of ministers (GOM), but their proposals could not be implemented due to opposition from several chief ministers.
It is quite evident that terrorism or the Maoist movement is not merely a law and order problem of a state. Because of their interstate character, they cannot be dealt with by a state without help from the centre. Close collaboration between state special branches and central intelligence agencies is in any case necessary to detect and curb such activities.
The internal security issues have been recently discussed during the chief ministers' conference at Delhi and among all political parties to arrive at a national consensus. Political parties have resolved to work jointly, but most issues will remain unresolved if there is poor implementation. Whether the latest review during the all-party conferences to combat Maoists will have any positive results is yet to be seen.
The reported reorganisation of Maoist factions in the entire Red corridor, starting from Nepal borders to Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, is a danger signal. Immediate action is required to dismantle the organisation formed recently to intensify armed attacks.
India has large ethnic and religious minorities. If they resort to terrorism and violence, it will create a new multifaceted internal problem for India.
The newly organised armed Maoist groups that are made up of mobile factions can pose serious internal security challenge to various states, and we should quickly put into place structures that can effectively counter these internal threats. The reforms in the intelligence and security apparatus and operative political systems must not be allowed to lag behind. It may also be necessary to redefine the composition and the powers, jurisdiction and liabilities of the central forces and agencies to meet the new internal security threats.
In this nuclear era, the danger of wars has diminished but internal aggression, either sponsored or spontaneous, poses the main danger to a country's integrity. In India, terrorism and armed uprisings are likely to remain serious internal security challenges and we need a new set of rules of engagement and new methods of policing and governance to meet this challenge.
Unlike organised group attacks, lone wolf operations face few technical and administrative problems as such multiple lone wolf attacks can be carried out simultaneously. As lone wolf attacks seem to be the current jihadi policy, India faces a major danger of multiple lone wolf attacks inspired or launched by Pakistani jihadi groups. India needs to develop sophisticated techniques to detect and check the indoctrination process of domestic lone wolfs by Pakistani jihadi groups to pre-empt such attacks.
The threat from terrorism emanates from a wide spectrum of perpetrators, foreign and indigenous, including Islamic fundamentalists and other radical groups. Moreover, unaffiliated groups and loners that have been indoctrinated pose a perpetual threat of random ethnic and religious violence. India has large ethnic and religious minorities. If they resort to terrorism and violence, it will create a new multifaceted internal problem for India.
Alastair Jamieson and Michele Neubert. "Are 'Lone Wolf' Attacks the New Path to Terror?" NBC News. <http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/24/18471226-are-lone-wolf-attacks-the-new-path-to-terror?lite>.
Brian Michael Jenkins. "Al Qaeda in Its Third Decade Irreversible Decline or Imminent Victory?" www.rand.org as a public service RAND Corporation.


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Date Filed:December 24th, 2020
Sector:Technology
Industry:Computer Services
Class Start Date:January 16th, 2020
Class End Date:December 17th, 2020
According to the Complaint, CD Projekt S.A., through its subsidiaries, engages in the development and digital distribution of videogames worldwide. It operates through two segments, CD PROJEKT RED and GOG.com. The Company's product portfolio includes The Witcher; The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings; The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Hearts of Stone games, and Blood and Wine; Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales; Gwent: The Witcher Card game; and Cyberpunk 2077, as well as online multiplayer games.
The Complaint alleges Defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Cyberpunk 2077 was virtually unplayable on the current-generation Xbox or Playstation systems due to an enormous number of bugs; (2) as a result, Sony would remove Cyberpunk 2077 from the Playstation store, and Sony, Microsoft and CD Projekt would be forced to offer full refunds for the game; (3) consequently, CD Projekt would suffer reputational and pecuniary harm; and (4) as a result, Defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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Revolution Amnesia
Philippine National Book Award–recipient Gina Apostol is a novelist with a penchant for unlikely heroes. Gun Dealers' Daughter, her American debut, is no exception. The bulk of the novel offers the ...
By Paul Nadal
Philippine National Book Award–recipient Gina Apostol is a novelist with a penchant for unlikely heroes. Gun Dealers' Daughter, her American debut, is no exception. The bulk of the novel offers the confession of Soledad Soliman, or "Sol," a wealthy young woman turned communist rebel who had participated in a murder plot against an American counterinsurgency expert in Marcos-era Philippines. Sol writes her confession while suffering from anterograde amnesia: she can only remember events prior to the one that caused her dementia. "You recall only trauma," her doctor says, "[y]ou do not exist productively in the present." The amnesiac Sol joins Apostol's repertoire of socially invalid characters: the young heroine of Bibliolepsy (1997), suffering from a sexually charged mania for books and dictionary definitions, and the eponymous blind revolutionist of The Revolution According to Raymundo Mata (2009), whose degenerative nightblindedness becomes a metaphor for the problems besetting Philippine historiography.
Sol's account of the events leading up to the assassination revolves around a handful of troubled memories: her parents' complicity in the Marcos dictatorship through their global armament business; her participation in a radical university student group whose members masqueraded as modern-day ilustrados in their conspiracy against the dictatorial regime; and her adolescent infatuation with Jed, the group's Maoist scion, who, like Sol, belongs to one of the nation's wealthiest and most powerful families. Sol's confession takes place thirty years later at a New York City mansion overlooking the Hudson River; the novel's retrospective temporal structure thus mirrors its cross-hemispheric perspective. We learn that in order to relieve the vertigo caused by her amnesia, Sol has to relive these memories again and again, obsessively returning to the site of trauma by circling around "the same incidents, the same scenes, the same details." To piece together the puzzle of her confession is to spiral down Sol's mental breakdown.
The novel represents the amnesiac mind as "at the best of times … a ruinous house, with traps." These traps are reflected in the elliptical, nonlinear manner in which Sol presents her confession. There are numerous inconsistencies, odd juxtapositions, and repeated details that serve less to illuminate than to confound our understanding of her blinkered past. Sol's first-person voice is a classic case of unreliable narration, yet we come to understand that her words nonetheless enable her to summon her past by materializing her history. In one moment of recall, for example, Sol writes, "I am pounding my fist into the soil, pounding the tulip bulb into a pulp"—a sentence that makes the act recollected visible on the page as an image of b's typographically upended into p's.
This is history from above—atop the mansions of Manila's wealthiest neighborhoods and inside the wrecked psychology of "a spoiled brat [with] a split soul."
Sol's "mad, syllabic combinations" and "sudden dysgraphic bouts" become both traps and clues in this psychological thriller. The result is a stunning and lyrical word-portrait of a "martial-law baby" whose story of teenage romance and rebellion allows Apostol to braid together a wider set of issues: memory, history, language, nationalism, exile, and revolution. These may be familiar themes in postcolonial fiction and Philippine literature, but they gain a renewed significance in Apostol's hands. By routing the narrative through Sol's mind, Apostol furnishes an ironic, often satiric, frame for looking at the retinue who profited from the US military–backed Marcos dictatorship. This is history from above—atop the mansions of Manila's wealthiest neighborhoods and inside the wrecked psychology of "a spoiled brat [with] a split soul." Surprisingly, the unlikely vantage point of Manila's highest class strata enables Apostol to present a profound critique of this period in contemporary Philippine history.
Gun Dealers' Daughter is an engrossing if challenging read not only because of its complex narrative structure but also because it asks hard questions about the possibility of revolution. Can the likes of Sol and Jed, progenies of the nation's powerful caciques, "member[s] of … the comprador bourgeoisie, with links to feudal lords," reeducate themselves to bring about real social change for the masses? Can an elite that lives outside the country's rules subvert them toward more progressive ends? How do we measure the successes and failures of revolution? In Apostol's novel, we inhabit these questions from within the unhinged mind of an arm dealer's daughter, which makes the work a new kind of social realism, one that opts less for representing hard facts than for accurately portraying shadowy encounters with history in a country "founded on delusion" and condemned, like Sol, to repeat the traumas of its neocolonial vicissitudes.
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