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Cenote Diving- Exploring Tulum's Underground Caverns
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Tulum holds a special place in the hearts of divers everywhere as the cenote diving capital of the world. The world's largest underground river called Sac Actun, Mayan for "White Cave", flows 153 km or 95 miles through the Yucatan Peninsula. Innumerable cenotes break through to the surface of the jungle, giving explorers access to depths below. Sac Actun reaches the sea near Tulum, where a significant number of these cenotes are located.
Long before I married Jenn or blew my first bubbles from a regulator, I dreamed of cavern diving in Tulum. My mountain biking buddies took scuba vacations all over the world. I asked them which dive was their favorite. Without hesitation, they said diving cenotes in Tulum. They painted a picture of flying through a cave with beautiful formations all around you. It seemed like a dream too good to be true, but the reality was even better.
What Certification Do You Need to Dive Cenotes?
Perhaps the first question should be what is a cenote? A cenote is a water-filled sinkhole created when the roof of an underground cavern collapses. It's a mixture of light and dark, water and cave. We partnered with La Calypso Dive Center to explore this incredible underwater world for ourselves.
All of their guides are certified cave divers, but they explained this wasn't necessary for our trip. Scuba standards call for specialized training and equipment for divers to leave the 'light zone,' which is the first 130′ or so of passage where you can still see natural light. The amazing thing about Tulum cenotes is that you can dive real cave passage that has enough skylights (or cenotes) that you never leave the light zone. The cenotes they selected all had safe exit points. That means even open water divers can explore cave passages without such precaution or additional training. We were stoked to be able to safely enter such a unique natural environment.
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Casa Cenote – My First Cenote Dive
We met Julio, our guide, at La Calypso Dive Center in downtown Tulum. It wasn't much more than a shack in the back of a restaurant, but it was more than sufficient for our needs. Judging from their high rankings on TripAdvisor, many people felt the same way. Instead of a dive boat, we all boarded Julio's truck and drove to Casa Cenote. Located just off the ocean a little north of town.
Casa also is called Manati Cenote, because the occasional manatee makes the 200' swim in from the ocean for a drink of fresh water. These are the species of manatees we have in Florida, but Tulum is warm enough that they don't need the freshwater springs to overwinter. They just pop in for a visit and then go about grazing in the ocean. Manatees who have access to fresh water can eat more plants that would otherwise be too salty.
The first oddity we noticed about swimming in Casa Cenote was the halocline where the fresh and salt water met. Passing through the halocline was a bit like diving drunk. The world went fuzzy, but all of a sudden cleared up on the other side.
What Makes Casa Cenote Special
Casa Cenote was almost entirely open on the top. Mangrove roots grew in from the edges, and quite a few critters called this place home. My favorite was Panchito, the local crocodile. Sorry for only the tail shot of Panchito. It was as close as I cared to get. There were also baby flounders resting in the sand and some perch hanging out in the main pool. What Casa lacked in formations, it made up for in creatures.
Casa had a simple and straight forward dive plan, which I fully appreciated for my first cenote dive. Many shops were using it for their scuba classes, so it made the perfect "checkout" dive for a longtime friend of mine who just got certified over the summer. I was so thankful to see her diving safely here without any distractions or consequence. I felt ready for our next challenge, where we would have significantly more overhead environment.
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Diving Dos Ojos Cenote
Dos Ojos is Spanish for 'two eyes' and named for the two separate cenotes that break into the Sac Actun river system. It was just up the road from Casa and inland about a mile. Quite a few people were snorkeling there, but unless you were penetrating the cavern, it really didn't seem worth it to me. We dropped down beneath the feet of the snorkelers and entered cave passage filled with white crystal formations. It was happening…. I was flying through a cave.
We dove the Barbie Route through Dos Ojos, which flowed in two parallel guidelines between each of the cenotes. Julio said a few people get claustrophobic here, but I felt nothing but the exaltation of being in a beautiful place. You want to make sure your buoyancy is good and practicing frog kicking wouldn't hurt, but this is a very accessible adventure. My less experienced diving friend did just fine.
You know that feeling when dawn breaks in the forest or the sun sets over the ocean? The world fills with light, peace, beauty, and serenity. That's the only way I can describe floating through this natural cathedral. Time simultaneously stood still and raced forward. We slowly kicked by massive limestone formations and into sanctuaries flooded with light from the surface. I was somewhat surprised when I saw the route's namesake toy at the far end of the line resting in the mouth of a plastic crocodile. It was the signal to turn around. A quick glance at my air gauge told me that we had plenty of air to get home. Ah, the beauty of shallow diving. After returning to the main chamber, I knew that I wanted to do the dive again.
Why We loved La Calypso Dive Center
La Calypso Dive Center offers exclusive, personal service to every diver. They limit their group size to four divers per group to provide particular attention to each and every diver. They are an ideal shop for experienced divers looking to explore the Yucatan or new divers looking to take an open water or discover scuba class.
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Cenote Dives in Tulum
La Calypso visits ten different cenotes in Tulum:
Dos Ojos: The classic Tulum Cenote with open passages and white formations.
Casa Cenote: Offers easy access to divers of all levels.
Calavera: An adrenaline-filled technical cenote that you enter with a 3m jump.
Car Wash: A crystal clear pit that's perfect for photography.
Angelita: A hidden world awaites you beneath this cenote's halocline. One of the world's top dives!
Pit: Described as Angelita's big brother, it's impressive in every sense of the word.
Tajma Ha: Two separate cenotes joined by beautiful cave passage.
Chickin Ha: An underground float trip through clear water.
Dreamgate: A highly decorated cave for very experienced divers.
Chac Mool: See beautiful formations in the natural light streaming down from the surface.
Nicte Ha: Mayan for 'water flower,' this cave allows experienced divers to explore a decorated subterranean wonderland.
2019 Dive Prices Including Gear Rental:
One Cenote Dive – $100 USD
Two Different dives in the same Cenote (Dos Ojos) – $130 USD
Two dives in two different cenotes (one dive in each cenote) – $140 USD
One dive in a normal cenote and one dive in a deep cenote (Pit, Angelita) – $160 USD
Two Reef Dives at two Different Locations for Certified Divers – $100 USD
What to Do When Not Diving in Tulum
Tulum has a reputation as a beautiful beach town filled with Instagramable spots and delicious restaurants. Most of these photo-ops are located along the beach road. The Tulum Ruins are the only Mayan ruins with an ocean view. Located about a half hour inland on the way to Chichen Itza, you'll find the Coba Ruins where you can still climb a major pyramid. On the road to Playa Del Carmen (and shark diving!), you'll discover Akumal Beach where you can snorkel with sea turtles. South of town is the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, the best-preserved natural environment on the Yucatan Peninsula. For more ideas, check out our massive article on unbelievable Riviera Maya excursions and their less touristy alternatives.
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Personally, I think I am hooked on cenote diving, plus, Jenn had to sit this dive out because of her sinuses. We'll have to return to dive sometime soon to experience more of Tulum's cenotes, like the deep dive 'Car Wash,' or Angelita where you break through the halocline into a magical cavern below. Tulum cenote diving is a 'must include' if you're on a Cozumel dive trip too!
Would you ever dive in a cenote?
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Lunch with: Durga Jasraj
Published by The New York Sun on 2006-06-28
Durga Jasraj is, well, Mother India.
It sometimes seems that her classic face - carved from the genes of two of India's most prominent artistic families - is everywhere. In an ancient land but a modern society where half the population of 1.1 billion is under 25 years of age, that face captures the ethos and ambitions of a country that's already become the world's fourth biggest economy - and one into which Americans are pouring unprecedented investment.
It is also a face that invites attention to the fact that, notwithstanding the rapid economic development and consolidation of democracy that have lately seized the imagination of Americans, Indian society - perhaps far more than most cultures - is rooted in traditions of classicism.
And while Ms. Jasraj's emphasis is on the arts, one is left with the impression that she believes in order for the international community to better understand India - and thus do more business with it - it is essential to understand those classical roots.
"I don't want to give the impression that I've embarked on some kind of global campaign on behalf of India," she said. "I stay close to classical music. But classicism does offer insights into what India is, and where it may go."
Ms. Jasraj's face is on television; at concerts around the world, where she frequently serves as the impresario; on albums of Indian classical music, a millennia-old genre that she's made trendier; in films produced in a nation that turns out more features than any other country - more than 1,000 annually; and in the board rooms of international corporations that she's persuaded to support her enterprises that cannily meld an artistic sensibility and business acumen.
"These days everything is about globalization," Ms. Jasraj, founder of Art and Artistes India private Limited - which produces television programs, events, music albums, and ring tones for telecommunications companies - said. "So you have to present your own traditions in a manner that's contemporary and relevant. For today's young people it's difficult to connect to their own culture and music. They're lured by other options."
Those options include popular music and movies - genres, in fact, to which Ms. Jasraj has herself contributed as one of the most prominent figures in the Indian entertainment industry. Indeed, as she explains it, it was by joining the commercial industry that she was able to accumulate enough influence to obtain support for her efforts to reinforce and promote the languishing classical tradition.
"It has been a fight for me to get classical music into the mainstream," Ms. Jasraj said. "Television and radio were ignoring this music, as they were ignoring folk music. It was all pop music, all the time. I realized that no one was likely to give me sponsorship for a 30-minute weekly program about classical music on TV unless I had my own celebrity. So I decided to become famous by getting into popular TV."
Her entry into broadcasting was facilitated by Zee TV, a network affiliated at the time with Rupert Murdoch. The subscribers of the network - founded by the man who generated the satellite-TV revolution in India, Subhash Chandra - included more than 225 million people of South Asian origin in 84 countries, including America.
The game show that Ms. Jasraj hosted was an instant hit. Overnight, she became a superstar, receiving the sort of adoration from fans that in most developing countries is reserved for soccer or cricket players and, of course, movie actors.
In fact, movie roles followed. So did prominent assignments for ad campaigns. Ms. Jasraj became a sought-after figure as emcee of awards shows.
With that kind of exposure came privileged access to corporate sponsors. An international bank invited Ms. Jasraj to produce a diary and calendar illustrating the lives and work of six contemporary maestros of Indian classical music. The government-run national broadcasting network Doordarshan asked her to film events focusing on the country's two classical music genres, from North India and South India, respectively.
In those programs, which Ms. Jasraj anchors, she points out that Indian classical music is one of the world's oldest and richest musical traditions. (The scholar and Indian classical performer David Courtney has written that the basis for Indian music is "sangeet" - a combination of three art forms: vocal music, instrumental music and dance. The present system of Indian music is based upon two important pillars: rag and tal. Rag is the melodic form while tal is the rhythmic. Rag may be roughly equated with the Western term mode or scale. There is a system of seven notes which are arranged in a means not unlike Western scales.)
Now Ms. Jasraj, in cooperation with leading figures from the Indian music world, has launched the Indian Music Academy to sustain the momentum that resulted from her television productions and concerts.
These productions include including the wildly successful Tiranga, a paean to the tri-colored Indian flag; Panchatatva, a visually eclectic recitation by several maestros; and Golden Voice, Golden Years, a multi-media celebration of what Ms. Jasraj calls "musicography."
Most of these performers rarely enjoy the financial security in old age that India sometimes accords to its maestros.
Ms. Jasraj knows a thing or two about this. Her father, Pandit Jasraj, is the country's leading exponent of North Indian classical music. He hails from a distinguished lineage of the Mewati Gharana - or family - and his father Pandit Motiram, and older brother Pandit Maniram, were both famous figures in classical music.
Indeed, there's a music auditorium named in her father's honor in the Long Island community of Hempstead. The University of Toronto has established a music fellowship in his name.
Ms. Jasraj also has distinguished lineage from her mother Madhura, whose father, V. Shantaram, was a prominent film producer and director. (He gave his granddaughter a role in one of his films when she was barely five.)
"So I represent a synthesis - singing from my father's side, acting from my mother's side," Ms. Jasraj said.
To her credit, she has been guarded about coasting on her extraordinary legacy. There is general agreement that Ms. Jasraj's success has been her own.
"I happened to be at the right place and at the right time," Ms. Jasraj said, with obvious modesty.
Now her daughter, Avni, is coming into her own. She's a rising star in the designing world, and has her own popular brand.
That three generations of the Jasraj family have such a public presence at a remarkable time in India's history suggests, of course, the dynamics of dynasty. The Nehrus and the Gandhis have been India's best known dynasties in the post Independence years since the British left in 59 years ago. But they were practitioners of politics. Ms. Jasraj taps into an even older tradition, that of the arts.
And that makes her both a classicist and a contemporary icon. What else to call her but Mother India? She represents continuity.
Pranay Gupte,
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Rom intensiv, Untertitel Mein Jahr in der ewigen Stadt, ist der literarische Niederschlag des Stipendiums der Deutschen Akademie Rom Villa Massimo, mit dem der Schriftsteller Feridun Zaimoglu 2005 ausgezeichnet wurde.

Ihre Erstveröffentlichung erfuhren die in Form von Glossen gehaltenen Geschichten 2005 als wöchentliche Serie in den Kieler Nachrichten. Das Buch mit den 54 Kurzgeschichten, die Zaimoglus Leben in Rom beschreiben, erschien 2007.

Für Anja Hirsch von der FAZ enthält das Buch "mit leichter Hand (gefertigte) Tages-Skizzen". Die Rezensentin freut sich über die "Fabulierlust" des Autors. Volker Breidecker von der Süddeutschen Zeitung äußert sich sogar regelrecht verliebt in das "schräge, kleine" Buch. Mehrfach verglichen wurde das Buch mit Rolf Dieter Brinkmanns Rom-Arbeit. Die NZZ-Redaktion bemerkt allerdings, dass Zaimoglus Arbeit nicht mehr verzweifelt an einer Zerrüttung "der Zivilisation", sondern ihr vielmehr mit "sympathisch schlampiger Nonchalance" entgegentritt.

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Raymond Deutscher passed away on October 28th at the age of 63.
His wife and soulmate Carla Becker, his brother David Deutscher, his sister-in-law Heather Leonoff and his niece Ilana Deutscher survive him. He will also be missed by his cousins in Denver, Colorado and Austin, Texas. His Holocaust survivor parents, Simon and Sara Deutscher, predeceased him.
Raymond spent his entire life in Winnipeg. He attended the Talmud Torah Day School, Joseph Wolinsky Collegiate, and Garden City Collegiate. He received his medical degree at the University of Manitoba. After completing his specialty training in anesthesia, he worked at the St. Boniface Hospital continuously, and in later years, at the Pan Am Clinic as well.
Raymond was a brilliant physician. Anything less than perfection was not an option. He was highly respected and greatly admired by all who came into contact with him. His knowledge and ability to focus led to the saving of countless lives. Raymond was also a superb teacher who mentored innumerable residents during his almost thirty-five years of practice.
Raymond was well versed in many other fields. He was extremely knowledgeable and loved discussing, religion, politics, ethics and the criminal justice system. He was an avid follower of American, Canadian and Israeli politics. Raymond was also an avid music lover and concertgoer. His tastes were eclectic, not limited to any particular genre.
Raymond and Carla were devoted to each other. They were more than lovers, friends and companions; they were true soulmates, two halves of one person. Every waking moment that they had together since they met almost 40 years ago was dedicated to making the other person happy.
Funeral Services were held on October 30th at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue with Bill Weissmann officiating. Burial was at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Benji Gerstein, Dr. Matthew Katz, Jonathan Katz, Dr. Lorrie Kirschenbaum,
David Rich and Dr. Benji Wiesenthal. Honourary Pallbearers were David Robins and Gerald Rosenby. Donations in Raymond's name can be made to The Winnipeg Humane Society, the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue or the charity of your choice.
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Danby DWM030WDB portable washer review
The Danby DWM030WDB is a compact and inexpensive portable washer with a good selection of washing cycles.
By Millie Fender 30 July 2020
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If you live in a small space, the compact Danby DWM030WDB will save you trips to the laundromat.
Lint trap
Extra compact
Five washing cycles
Super low running costs
Cold water only
Only slightly smaller than models with much larger capacities
If you live in a small apartment or need an inexpensive portable washing machine for your home, the Danby DWM030WDB is a good option. It has five cycles: heavy, normal, gentle, rapid, and soak.
The major drawback of this washer is that it is designed to run on cold water. It is possible to do laundry with only a cold cycle - some of the top washers have cold cycles for delicates, after all. The Danby DWM030WDB is by far the most compact of the best portable washers we reviewed, and with 0.9 cubic foot capacity it will run at about a quarter of the capacity offered by the standard top load washer.
Danby DWM030WDB: What you need to know
This portable washer has a powerful 900 RPM spin speed and an above average 160 RPM wash speed. Despite this, users have reported that it runs quietly and can reliably clean loads laundry (which is the main thing we're after here). With a 0.9 cubic foot capacity, there's no denying that this machine isn't ideally built for family-sized washes.
Large loads may take a few washes to complete, but that's the trade-off many happy users have made when they don't have enough space for a traditional washer, but are tired of the effort it takes to go to a laundromat.
The Danby DWM030WDB has two rollers. It's portable and small in size, meaning you can store it in the corner of a bathroom or in a closet until you're ready to use it once more. When you're handling a small space such as an apartment, dimensions really matter. The Danby DWM030WDB is 18.06 inches deep, 17.68 inches wide, and 31.5 inches tall. That makes it the smallest portable washer we reviewed - even smaller than the Magic Chef MCSTCW16W4, although considering the difference in capacities (the Magic Chef MCSTCW16W4 can handle 1.6 cubic foot), there's not much in it.
Can you use warm water in the Danby DWM030WDB? Well, there's nothing stopping you, but Danby has said that it's for cold water washes only. There's nothing wrong with washing your laundry with only cold water, but for some this is an off-putting aspect of the Danby DWM030WDB, and not a problem you'll have with some of the larger options out there. If you do want the option of hot washes when buying a washer, consider the GE GNW128PSMWW.
The major payoff you get with this option is that its estimated annual energy and water cost is only $3. That's super efficient, even when compared to the most energy efficient models we reviewed.
There's five cycles to choose from in the Danby DWM030WDB, including heavy, normal, gentle, rapid, and soak washes. There's also a built-in auto-balancing function, and a buzzer which sounds when your cycle is finished. The stainless steel drum shouldn't rust, but if it does, you're covered by the same one year warranty which covers all of the portable washers we reviewed.
Should you buy the Danby DWM030WDB?
Is the Danby DWM030WDB the right washer for you? If you're in a small space or household and looking for an inexpensive portable washer, then it is one of the best options you'll find. With some nice features such as five cycles and a buzzer for when your cycle finishes, there's a lot on offer for the money. The major downside for some will be the lack of hot water wash options, so consider if this is a deal breaker before you buy.


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Published on: 9/8/2015
The Independent says natural wine could make hangovers a thing of the past. "The strange thing is, 10 years ago, no one understood this wine. Now they love it, now the market is ready."
The San Francisco Chronicle reports on an earthquake that has impacted wine country. "A 2.9 magnitude earthquake shook the Wine Country between the towns of Sonoma and Napa early Monday morning, according to USGS. "
The South China Morning Post on Lopez de Heredia. "The story of Vina Tondonia dates back to the mid-19th century. At the time, Rioja was gaining a name in France as a source of high-quality grapes to replace those being devastated in their own vineyards by the phylloxera epidemic."
The New York Times on when wine tasting becomes a party. ""If I can't be loud while imbibing wine with a group of friends, then what's the point?" Vicente J. Godfrey wrote in a one-star review he left on the Napa Valley Wine Train's Facebook page amid a social media firestorm over the incident."
Monty Waldin in Le Pan explores GMO viticulture. "Yet, when it comes to vines, there are only a few dozen hectares of GMO wine grapes worldwide, purportedly grown only for research purposes rather than commercial production. That's miniscule when you consider the world has 7.5 million hectares of grape vines and plantings aren't going to grow any time soon."
The Drinks Business says winemaking in Lebanon is more dangerous than ever. ""The situation is more dangerous than ever now. We're all victims of geopolitics. There are bodyguards everywhere, I can't take my children around the vineyards with me, but I'm not going to stop and I'm not going to move. Our new winery is in a safer spot in the heart of Christian Lebanon."
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In a moment when there's lots of conversation about diversity, food activist Ashtin Berry is committed to helping define a language to understand equity in hospitality and sharing how to take that next step into action. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Berry reflects on how she pushed past her anger to find her own voice in order to fight the inequity and injustice she saw around her in the hospitality industry. Listen in to be moved and motivated to be a part of the change.


Sales compensation practices are "going global" with more and more companies having worldwide sales compensation design and governance principles supported by an assigned global sales compensation professional. The "2016 Multi-Country Sales Compensation Practices Survey," sponsored by the Alexander Group, features these and other global sales compensation trends.
More than 110 sales departments participated in this survey, which took place in June and July 2016. Below are just a few of the highlights from the survey.
Corporate Sales Compensation Principles: 87.4% have corporate-wide sales compensation principles that guide design, management and administration of the sales compensation plans.
Pay Mix by Country (Base/Incentive): United States (60/40) has the most aggressive pay mix—with the largest portion of target total compensation assigned to the incentive element. Japan (68/32) has the least aggressive pay mix. However, the variation between the U.S. and Japan is not overtly significant.
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Filing your federal tax return at the beginning of the year has multiple advantages, both financially and emotionally.
Nobody enjoys filing their tax returns. Taking time and effort (and money if you hire someone to do them for you) to do something boring and anxiety-inducing isn't at the top of most people's "must do immediately" list. Most of us put it off as long as possible, however, the sooner you get it over with, the more benefits you'll enjoy.
1. You'll receive your tax refund more quickly.
If you know that you're going to get a 2019 tax refund, you'll receive it a lot sooner if you file your return at the beginning of the year. If you're looking to update your kitchen cabinets, pay off a small amount of credit card debt, or take a vacation, you'll most likely be able to do it by the end of February instead of the end of April if you do your tax filing this week.
Who doesn't want their hard-earned money as soon as possible? If you file electronically, you'll get your refund even sooner as opposed to requesting a mailed check. A refund in your bank account in a matter of days? Yes, please!
2. You'll have more time to pay any taxes that you might owe.
If you aren't receiving a refund this year, and actually owe money instead, it's still a good idea to file your tax return early. While no one wants to have to owe taxes, it's best to complete your filing in January or February since you still don't have to pay what you owe until April 15th.
There are two advantages to this. First, you'll find out exactly what you owe. In an ideal situation, you might be surprised to find out that you owe less than you had guessed! However, if you owe a lot more than you thought you would, filing early gives you plenty of time to weigh your options.
Second, if you file early, you'll know how much to save so that you can pay your taxes in full. If you determine that you owe a small enough amount to pay in full by mid-April, you'll have at least two full months to set money aside.
This not only helps you avoid getting stuck with a huge tax bill right after you file (if you wait to file at the beginning of April), but also avoids a high amount of anxiety. Feeling prepared and having a plan will save you an enormous amount of emotional distress, and we could all use less stress!
3. You'll avoid having to file a costly tax extension.
Speaking of stress, staying organized will help you avoid the angst that comes with filing an extension. One of the most common reasons for filing an extension is due to the inability to pay what is owed. While an extension may seem like a good idea, it actually makes things a lot worse.
An extension does give you extra time to file your tax return, however it doesn't give you extra time to pay what you owe. If you don't pay what you owe by April 15th, the IRS will tack penalty fees and interest onto your outstanding tax balance.
That's why it's a good idea to file early, so that you have time to put a plan in place. If you know that you owe way more than you could possibly pay, it's best to meet with a local bankruptcy attorney to see if you qualify for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
This will help you reorganize your debts so that you can pay your taxes in monthly installments (in addition to any other debts you may have), which is a much better option than not paying at all.
4. You'll prevent tax-related identity theft.
Whenever you open a bank account, purchase a home, file your taxes, or complete any other type of transaction that requires your social security number, be sure to keep it as secure as possible. Never send your SSN through an unencrypted email, text message, or social media private messaging account.
Ideally, you'll give it directly to a banker or CPA in person, or fax or send it in the mail if you can't deliver the paperwork yourself. There are lots of reasons to be extra careful with your SSN, and one of them is to avoid a fraudulent tax return in your name. Criminals who obtain your SSN can use it to intercept your tax refund and keep it for themselves.
They usually do this early in the tax season since they know that a majority of tax payers don't file until March or April. In order to avoid the likelihood of this happening, file your taxes as early as possible so that criminals don't even have the opportunity to steal your refund!
5. You'll be able to obtain important financial information for a big life event.
Are you planning on going to grad school or buying a new home? If so, you should file your tax return early. Students need the information on their 1040 form so that they can apply for financial aid, and prospective home buyers need to show proof of income with their completed tax return.
Filing your tax return early gives you plenty of time to gather all pertinent financial documents so that you can start the home buying process or financial aid process sooner than you expected. If you've been eyeing your dream home recently, filing your tax return now might help you obtain it!
As you can see, there aren't really any downsides to filing your federal tax return early in the tax season. So go ahead and carve out some time this week to do it – your bank account and blood pressure will thank you!


In this year's Winter Olympics, Germany took home 6 medals in luge events, South Koreans dominated short track, and American and Canadian snowboarders were frequently seen on top of the medal podium. This is not surprising given the long standing dominance of these countries in those events, but Olympic sports are not the only pursuit where this type of national specialization occurs.
Business leaders know well the benefits and impact of country-of-origin on market perception, but did you realize that same country-specialization phenomenon often occurs in scientific research? Such focus may emerge for a variety of reasons; however, a number of driving factors are often present.
Economy and government play a key role in the overall level of research investment and also impact research focus, as primary export goods, economic incentives and key industries strongly influence investment.
Geography and climate can be contributing factors to investment focus depending on the impact of their influence on national interests and population well-being.
Natural resources relate strongly to exports and economy, but they may also drive conservation-related research as countries work to better understand the need to protect natural treasures within their borders.
History and culture drive national identity, and associated research seeks to better understand culture-related science. After all, you would expect more tulip pollinization research in the Netherlands than anywhere else in the world.
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Though globalization has been a business buzzword for the last decade, as Quelch and Jocz argue in their book All Business Is Local: Why Place Matters More Than Ever in a Global, Virtual World there is significant evidence that all business is still really local and place is a key factor impacting business strategy. Thus, identifying and understanding these hidden pockets of localized specialization offers an advantage to modern research organizations.
Seeking new markets? Looking for potential partners or toll producers? Trying to identify the best location for your new specialty materials facility? Concerned about emerging competitors? Worried about sourcing the talent pool needed to support a new research initiative? Understanding regional research specialization trends yields new insights to advise a wide range of strategy decisions.
At CAS our scientists and technologists monitor research endeavors worldwide, identifying trends and opportunities for business leaders and innovators. So what does a detailed country-by-country analysis of patent data over the past 5 years reveal when it comes to specialists leading the race for discovery and intellectual property? Take an international tour of the IP landscape to explore who is leading the way in key fields and why by downloading our latest infographic.
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A new report on conflicts over water, biofuels and palm-oil plantations in Borneo was recently published by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI).
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This working paper gauges the impacts of palm-oil plantations from the perspective of local communities in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, and identifies governance issues. It finds that local communities in Central Kalimantan Province have severe grievances, reporting that plantations pollute local rivers, lakes and aquifers, including sources of drinking water. The plantations cause fish to die and community wells to dry up.
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Cattention: all paws on deck!
There's a purr-fect haven for cat lovers just within Quezon City where one can enjoy good food and drinks and the precious company of their feline friends — Cat Café Manila.
Partnered with CARA Welfare Philippines, a non-profit and non-government organization advocating animal welfare, Cat Café Manila provides shelter for cats while looking for a fur-ever home for them. Such a brilliant 'CATtraction' that allows animal advocates to help give these furry fellows a better life and at the same time enjoy their company. The good eats are a plus.
Mama Cat and Shelly lounging while waiting for customers.
For only P200 per person (half of which goes to the cats' welfare and half goes to your food/drinks), you get to enjoy a good serving of either pasta, cupcakes, cookies, or drinks. The invaluable side of it is that you help Cat Café in its noble 'CATvocacy' of caring for these rescued cats.
Yes, those are rescued cats by CARA, and most of them were found in the streets and garbage cans in horrible conditions. Now, you wouldn't even think they had a sad past. They're obviously well taken care of, neutered, spayed, and vaccinated.
The cafe is manned by two friendly people (forgive me for forgetting their names) but trust me that they'll give you excellent customer service and loads of interesting information about the cats when you visit.
If you're not a cat person, I would still recommend that you try visiting it. The sociable and cuddly cats there like Ling Ling, Chaka, Bicco, Mama Cat, Basu, and all the others just as adorable might give you a change of heart.
You may even adopt one of the furfriends there.
My namesake Shelly was rescued from a Shell gas station, hence her name. Cat Cafe recently announced that Shelly is their first cat to be sent for adoption. Sad to hear that we won't be seeing her again at the cafe but glad to know she has found a new family.
Many years ago, I didn't like cats. It was because my first encounters with them were unpleasant — some strays would sneak into our kitchen and steal our food; one of them ate the helpless bird I tried to rescue after it broke one of its wings; and the worst thing happened when we woke up one day to see all our hamsters gone, with no other suspect but that same stray cat we previously saw trying a few times to get to the hamsters in their cage (apparently the cat succeeded while we were sleeping).
Frustrated about that particular cat, my uncle opted to feed it to his pet snake. My younger brothers told me about it and without hesitation, I rushed to the snake's pit and took out the poor cat. Though I hated that it wasn't a tame cat, I thought it didn't deserve to be a snake's hearty meal.
Fast forward, I noticed that cats grew tame on me and I started to like them.
Check out Cat Café Manila at 2nd Floor, 189 Maginhawa St. corner Makadios St., Sikatuna Village, Quezon City.
To avoid stressing the cats, Cat Café Manila limits the number of customers to 15 at a time so it helps to book ahead. Send them a message through their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/catcafemanila?fref=ts. Don't worry, your curiosity would benefit, not kill the cats.
Good food plus feline friends are a purr-fect combination not only to bust stress but also to show that you care for those rescued cats.


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package com.health.interpreter;

import java.util.Objects;

import com.health.script.MyScriptBaseListener;
import com.health.script.MyScriptParser;
import com.health.script.runtime.Context;
import com.health.script.runtime.ScriptRuntimeException;
import com.health.script.runtime.ScriptType;
import com.health.script.runtime.Value;

/**
 * A listener that listens for statement nodes and processes them.
 */
public final class StatementListener extends MyScriptBaseListener {
    private final Context context;
    private final ExpressionValueVisitor expressionVisitor;
    private ScriptType localVariableDeclarationType;

    /**
     * Creates a new {@link StatementListener} with the given context.
     *
     * @param context
     *            the context.
     */
    public StatementListener(final Context context) {
        Objects.requireNonNull(context);

        this.context = context;
        this.expressionVisitor = new ExpressionValueVisitor(context);
    }

    @Override
    public void enterExpressionStatement(final MyScriptParser.ExpressionStatementContext ctx) {
        this.expressionVisitor.visit(ctx.statementExpression());
    }

    @Override
    public void enterLocalVariableDeclaration(final MyScriptParser.LocalVariableDeclarationContext ctx) {
        this.localVariableDeclarationType = this.getType(ctx.localVariableType());
    }

    @Override
    public void exitLocalVariableDeclaration(final MyScriptParser.LocalVariableDeclarationContext ctx) {
        this.localVariableDeclarationType = null;
    }

    @Override
    public void enterLocalVariableDeclarator(final MyScriptParser.LocalVariableDeclaratorContext ctx) {
        ScriptType type = this.localVariableDeclarationType;

        if (ctx.expression() != null) {
            declareLocalWithInitializer(ctx, type);
        } else {
            declareLocal(ctx, type);
        }
    }

    private void declareLocal(final MyScriptParser.LocalVariableDeclaratorContext ctx, final ScriptType type) {
        // If implicit typing is used, the declarator should have contained an
        // initializer
        if (type == null) {
            throw new ScriptRuntimeException("Implicitly-typed local variable must be initialized.");
        }

        context.declareLocal(ctx.IDENTIFIER().getText(), type);
    }

    private void declareLocalWithInitializer(final MyScriptParser.LocalVariableDeclaratorContext ctx,
            final ScriptType type) {
        Value value = this.expressionVisitor.visit(ctx.expression());
        ScriptType actualType = type;

        if (actualType == null) {
            // If implicit typing is used, the value cannot be initialized to
            // null
            if (value == null) {
                throw new ScriptRuntimeException("Cannot assign <null> to an implicitly-typed local variable.");
            } else {
                actualType = value.getType();
            }
        }

        context.declareLocal(ctx.IDENTIFIER().getText(), actualType, value);
    }

    private ScriptType getType(final MyScriptParser.LocalVariableTypeContext ctx) throws ScriptRuntimeException {
        if (ctx.VAR() != null) {
            return null;
        } else {
            return this.context.lookupType(ctx.getText());
        }
    }
}

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The Presidential candidate of People's Democratic Party (PDP) has announced his decision to head to court over the election result in the just ended Nigeria Presidential elections.
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A gesture is a form of communication between individuals, but also an expression of embodiment unique to each individual. We know this already: gait, the form of gesture held as a primary example by Giorgio Agamben in his "Notes on Gesture," may be implicated algorithmically in apparatuses of surveillance that capture, inscribe and identify each of our methods of walking through quasi-public spaces. Our gestures, whether they are purely functional (to roll a cigarette, to shoot a basketball jumpshot) or strive to approach the sublime aspects of both play and virtuosity (the dance of bodies in improvised sport), are singular expressions of our being-in-the-world that may sometimes also be shared in processes of communication or co-emergence.
If we can suggest that the postmodern era features docile identities to match the docile bodies of the modern era, then to maintain the liberatory possibility of continually inhabiting and passing through the confines of identity-constructs we must possess the ability to assume the gestures of another individual. Or, to lean on a rather impoverished term, one must be able to speak and translate between different body languages.
Of course, this process of inhabiting the gestures of another individual already existed with actors in the theatre and cinema, a fact which assumed a particularly salient fascination and fetishization during the latter stages of an industrial capitalism that attempted to strip away all forms of physical literacy not serving to maximize economic efficiency or minimize political insubordination. In the age of post-fordism, however, it is gesture — both functional and virtuous — that becomes the motor for sign value creation and the approaching consequence of pure equivalence in exchange this implies. Whether the expression of one's own singularity or the performance of another, the control society leverages a moebius strip of surveillance and spectacle in its attempt to appropriate and exploit gesture.
Perhaps the negative space of the gesture, most clearly expressed in Erin Manning's elaboration of the tango, offers a solution to this paradox of embodiment and representation? As she articulates in her book Politics of Touch: Sense, Movement, Sovereignty, the tango is a continual negotiation between two dancing bodies, one of which leads the other during performance while at the same time always being led. Never a perfect replica of the other's body in negative space, for there is always a zone of approximation, a zone in which the unspoken remainder of negotiation resides, a zone of fuzzy logic or error. Nonetheless it is a replica faithful enough, a micropolitics considered and reconsidered, a document for one to archive in the muscle memories of negative space and its processes of embodied forgetting.
If the cinema emerges from the coupling of image and theatre, so too does the tango emerge from the coupling of sculpture and play. Sometimes skin, but always flesh.
The problem with Manning's tango is that it is usually a two-person dance, or a predominantly binary form of gesture and communication: the several is neglected. Perhaps pickup or improvised team sport may be where the tango-as-dance becomes multiple? Pickup sport fragments and fractalizes the binary relation of the tango's negotiation into part-subjects and many-relations that wholly adequate themselves to a field of potentiality emerging in real-time. That such activity itself forms a competitive endeavour remains secondary to this a priori phenomenon of coming together in sport.
As mentioned earlier, the tango and its negotiations are primarily haptic forms of gesture and communication that may be contrasted with a State power relation operating in a more optic sense of individualization and surveillance. But Foucault reminds us that
the Panopticon must not be understood as a dream building: it is the diagram of a mechanism of power reduced to its ideal form; its functioning, abstracted from any obstacle, resistance or friction, must be represented as a pure architectural and optical system … a figure of political technology that may and must be detached from any specific use (1977, p. 205).
Hence the abstract diagram that optimizes the function of the prison also allows, with the necessary modifications, for the optimization of the factory, hospital, school or stadium: the capillarization of power enabled by this abstract diagram may be translated from one space of discipline to another. Even as these sites of enclosure are in a general state of crisis and permeability, the abstract diagram survives by adapting its striating function and leveraging haptic techniques in the service of administrative vision.
Similarly, though in contrast, we should acknowledge that the tango is itself not simply a form of dance that enjoys a particular haptic negotiation between bodies and a particular resonance in Argentina. The tango may also be a Russian martial artist surfing the waves of channeled aggression flowing-toward from one or many opponents. It may also be a number of self-determined and networked communities more or less simultaneously playing pickup basketball in Canada, China, Macedonia, Poland, Uruguay and the United States.
In other words, we ought to recognize the tango (like the panopticon) as an abstract diagram or general architecture of embodied micropolitics that may, with the necessary modifications, be applied to different forms of coming-together or community. Here, body becomes bodies, the tango's lightness as diagram matched only by the heaviness of the flesh in which it finds embodied form.
Date: July 3, 02009
Tags: Agamben | Deleuze | Foucault | Global Village Basketball | Guattari | Manning | architecture+space | archivization | athlete as artist | basketball | body athletic | dance | erotics | identity | micropolitics | mimicry | mixed martial arts | panhapticism | post-fordism | relationality | rhythm | spectacle | surveillance | tactile burden | vectoral capitalism
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sportsBabel » Collective Forgetting says:
[...] this case, however, the fold is not an individual experience but one that is collective and relational. And it is not perfect, but fuzzy. If enough players from both teams are able to retrieve from this [...]
sportsBabel » gesture, negative space, capture, agency says:
[...] is relational in that it allows one to completely enter the negative space that is created by the other's [...]
sportsBabel » On Massumi's Logic of Relation: Field says:
[...] the polarized goals to catalyze the field of play, but rather underscores its very importance: when opponents play pickup basketball on a single basket, they are able to do so precisely because the second basket is imagined to exist [...]
sportsBabel » The Imagined Architecture of Homo Transludens says:
[...] helped mobilize a collective architecture of the imagination for networking together some of the molecular pickup games that existed around the world. The Global Village Basketball meta-game was an aggregated, yet [...]
sportsBabel » comma, garçon says:
[...] may be located on the spectrum, this pain may be variably distasteful or pleasurable, depending on the context and the relation. But the intensity makes itself present nonetheless, periodically returning as if an old friend or [...]
sportsBabel » Metamorphosus Interruptus says:
[...] with the shoephone, the spy identity also exists in relation. Like all techniques of living, the signifiers of identity spring forth from the body in processes [...]
Nobody is as poor as those who see their own relation to the presence of others, that is to say, their own communicative faculty, their own possession of a language, reduced to wage labor.
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FWD: Birth of the Clinic (or Natality and Gesture)


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Guido Tonelli, né le  à Casola in Lunigiana, est un physicien des particules italien.

Biographie

Guido Tonelli est né à Casola in Lunigiana en Italie, le . Il a reçu son diplôme en physique en 1975 à l'Université de Pise en Italie, où il devient professeur en 1992.

Publications
 Genèse - Le grand récit des origines, préface de Carlo Rovelli, Éditions Dunod, 256 p., 2022

Récompenses

 2012, Prix de physique fondamentale (spécial)

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After a solid economic expansion until the end of last year (real gross domestic product increased by 2.4 % in Q4), the expectations for the current quarter growth have gradually diminished. Real-time GDP estimates from the Atlanta and New York Fed signal growth of meagre 0.4 % and 1.4 % (q/q, annualized rate) for Q1 2019. Other coincidence indicators (for example, the leading indicator of the Conference Board) or forward-looking surveys, like the ISM manufacturing survey, confirm slowing economic momentum (Figure 1 - see pdf). In January, growth in nation-wide industrial production slowed (3.8 % y/y), although retail sales rebounded (2.3 % y/y) after a sudden drop in December. The employment report revealed surprisingly weak job growth in February (20 thousand after 311 thousand new jobs in January). A gradual growth slowdown is widely expected. Moreover, uncertainty about the state of the U. S. business cycle has been heightening in the run-up of the monetary policy meeting (FOMC) on Wednesday 20th March.
In February, the consumer price inflation rate (CPI) decreased to 1.5 % (following 1.6 % in January and 2.4 % on average during 2018). Average historical monthly CPI changes would suggest a pick-up of the inflation rate in March (~1.9 %), which would be in line with inflation forecasts for the entire year (f. ex. Bloomberg consensus: 1.9 %). The core inflation rate has been well anchored around the Fed's 2 % inflation target (2.1 % in February). Several time series indicated gradually increasing wage pressure (Figure 2 - see pdf). In February, the average hourly earnings rose by 3.4 % compared to 3.0 % on average during 2018 indicating tight labor market conditions and fostering a sustained inflation trend.
The Fed stressed increasing risks to the economic outlook as well as muted inflation in the FOMC statement in January and shifted to a wait-and-see approach regarding further monetary policy changes. The FOMC patiently awaits greater clarity. The quarterly summary of economic projections is going to be released on Wednesday. In December, the Fed had projected that real GDP will grow by 2.3 % and 2.0 % and that the personal consumption expenditure (PCE) inflation will be 1.9 % and 2.1 % in 2019/2020. These projections were roughly in line with current 2019 forecasts about U. S. growth and inflation (2.4 % and 1.9 % according to Bloomberg median forecasts). However, note that a pick-up in quarterly growth after a weak Q1 is built into these expectations.
In the January statement, the FOMC made no more reference to further gradual increases in the federal funds rate emphasizing the data-dependency of future policy changes. Financial market participants have adjusted downwardly their expectations about the federal funds rate as indicated, for example, by federal funds rate futures (Figure 3 - see pdf).
In December, the median expectation among FOMC members was two fed funds rate increases in 2019 and one hike in 2020 (each 25 basis points). The federal funds rate is now within the broad range of estimates of the neutral rate – the interest rate that tends neither to stimulate nor to restrain the economy. The inflation rate appears well anchored around the 2 % inflation target. The January FOMC statement made no indication of further gradual rate increases and the economic projections, which include expectations of FOMC members about the future rates path ("dots plot"), might adjust accordingly on Wednesday. On the other side, guidance about future cuts in the federal funds rate would likely warrant a further deterioration in the growth outlook. While uncertainty about the state of the business cycle increased, significant changes in growth and labor market forecast of the Fed seem unlikely at this stage.


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Q: Create dynamic associative array in javascript index array.
var index = ['a','b','c','d'];

Index array can have any number of items.
Result is an associative array with keys as same as index  items:
result = [{ b:'Val1', c:'Val2', a:'Val3', d:'Val4' },{ b:'Val5', c:'Val6', a:'Val7', d:'Val8' }];

I have to create another array with keys in same order as of index array.
finalRes = [{ a:'Val3', b:'Val1', c:'Val2', d:'Val4' },{ a:'Val7', b:'Val5', c:'Val6', d:'Val8' }];

Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

A: Properties order in javascript objects is not guaranteed. If you want to specify an order for the key, you have to keep your ordered array of keys as well as the generated array.
ECMAScript Third Edition:

4.3.3 Object An object is a member of the type Object. It is an unordered collection of properties each of which contains a primitive
  value, object, or function. A function stored in a property of an
  object is called a method.

Source: Does JavaScript Guarantee Object Property Order?

A: let's see..
var index = ['a','b','c','d'];
result = [{ b:'Val1', c:'Val2', a:'Val3', d:'Val4' },{ b:'Val5', c:'Val6', a:'Val7', d:'Val8' }];

finalRes = [{ a:'Val3', b:'Val1', c:'Val2', d:'Val4' },{ a:'Val7', b:'Val5', c:'Val6', d:'Val8' }];

Final result can be created with a loop;
var finalRes = [];
for (var l=0; l<result.length; l++) {
  var res = {};
  for(var x=0; x<index.length; x++) {
     var i = index[x]; //i is the index value..
     res[i] = result[l][i];
  }

  finalRes[l] = res;
}

I believe this should work..

A: Here is a perfect solution what you exactly wanted: Tested here jsfiddle. See comments for Explanation.
var index = ['a','b','c','d'];
result = [{ b:'Val1', c:'Val2', a:'Val3', d:'Val4' },{ b:'Val5', c:'Val6', a:'Val7', d:'Val8' }];

var finalRes = [];

for (var i = 0; i<result.length; i++){
    //We get each slice of result array here
    //Lets begin a fresh array of this particular array
    thisArray = [];

    for (var j = 0; j<index.length; j++){
        //Now Preparing the particular Array
        var key = index[j]; //Key of Index Array
        thisArray[key] = result[i][key]
        // What we did just before is:
        // We created an Element Inside this Particular Array with reference of index and value of result
    }

    finalRes.push(thisArray);

}
console.log(finalRes); //Required Array
console.log(finalRes[0]["a"]); //Checking Elements

Watch Out!
 Caution: The finalRes is NOT NUMERIC. You can't refer it like: finalRes[0][0]

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10 Famous Sportsmen who died While Playing the Sport they loved
February 14, 2016 By totalsportek2
Perspective. Life is all about perspective. What might be an uphill task for me might be a walk in the park for you. What might be the most cherished goal for me – a milestone I am willing to sacrifice everything for- might be just a rolling stone in your eyes. While watching sports, any sport that is, everything seems so easy. Sitting in the cozy couches of our homes, making a through pass after dodging three defenders becomes the easiest thing you could think of.
Hitting a six over mid-wicket doesn't seem to take any skill when watching from the balcony of the flat neighboring the cricket stadium. But ask these players and they will tell you how many liters of sweat it takes in the practice session to score one goal or one six in the game. I once read a statement about our surreal expectations from sportsmen and ever since then I have started watching sports in an altogether different way. We expect big things from our sportsmen day in day out. Things that none of us will ever be expected to do in our whole life. We expect the perfection of machines, the stamina of horses, the valor of gladiators and the passion of lovers from them. And blinded by our expectations we often forget that at these sportsmen are humans like us. Fallible humans, humans who can err, humans with precarious bodies and sensitive souls, mortal humans. But whenever we hear of a sportsman's death on field, that is when all our wrongly conceived perceptions about sportsmen come crashing down. That is when we realize that just like any one of us sportsmen are humans who have limitations to what is and what isn't in their control. Sportsmen have died while playing even the most innocuous and gentle sports. The only solace that their family could get is that at least they died while doing the job they lived. Let us have a look on few of such players who fell prey to death's whisper while humming the song of the game they loved.
#1. Aryton Senna (Formula 1)
One of the greatest Formula 1 driver of all-times, Aryton Senna was killed on a crash during qualifying round of San Marino Grand Prix, on 1 May 1994. He was air lifted to the hospital but due to fatal injuries we lost one of the greatest F1 driver of all times.
#2. Phillip Hughes (Cricketer)
It doesn't matter which sports you are playing, if you are up against an Aussie then you should be sure of getting a run for your money. Australians are fierce rivals who like setting high standards for themselves. Phillip Hughes, was one such Aussie lad who made a name for himself at a very tender age. Scoring centuries in each innings of a test match and piling a hundred on the debut.
Not many can claim to have achieved these feats but Phill did it. An awkwardly stylish left handed batsman, Phillip Hughes died just 3 days before his 26th Birthday on 27th November 2014 after being hit by a bouncer of Sean Abbot's bowling in neck. The protective helmet that Phillip was wearing didn't provide any protection to that region of his neck. Phill's injury was deemed as an incredibly rare, one which had only occurred once before by a cricket ball. After being hit, Phill regained his posture momentarily only to fall down forever. He spent three days in induced comma before leaving whole of Australia in a trance. Tributes poured in from around the world. He was playing on 63 when he got hit and that is the reason why is being remembered as a player who is 63 Not Out.
#3. Antonio Puerta (Football)
Spanish international footballer Antonio Puerta had a cardiac arrest during a spanish Primera Liga match playing for Sevilla. He collapsed early in first half and medics tried to get him back on his feet which he did. But on his way to hospital he suffered another heart failure and lost his life on his way to hospital.
#4. Miklos Feher (Football)
A Hungarian professional footballer commonly remembered as "The player who smiled before dying", Miklos Feher died in the most unexpected of ways for a sportsman. On 25 January, 2004, Feher was playing for Benfica in a match as a striker. After coming on as a substitute he made a successful assist which ended in his team getting a lead of 1-0. Minutes later he was shown a yellow card. Smiling at the referee he turned and all of a sudden looked in pain. He came tumbling down on the ground the reason of which was later confirmed to be Cardiac Arrhythmia. A sight which prompted players of both sides to run to his rescue. Ambulance was brought on to the pitch and he was rushed to the hospital. At midnight his death was confirmed which left whole of Portugal in shock. His dead body was taken to Hungary for burial. His untimely death left all of his team mates in deep sorrow. In his memory, Benfica retired the number 29 shirt, the shirt he was wearing as he died.
#5. Ed Sanders (Boxing)
A career that was gaining momentum came to an abrupt halt at the hands of Willie James. On December 12, 1954. Ed Sanders had competed at both Olympics and professional level. He started off his Olympic journey with a comfortable win over Hans Jost. In what turned out to be a highly controversial final, in which his opponent, Ingemar Johansson, was ushered out of the ring by the referee for failure to show any intent of fighting, Ed Sanders clinched Gold. He stood on the prize dais with the silver medal position vacant as the runner up was denied that medal until the next 30 years. After Olympics, Ed Sanders competed in 9 bouts losing two of them before dying in the ring in December 1954.
#6. Dale Earnhardt (Nascar)
A man who shares the record of most championships held during his career, Dale Earnhardt was known for driving stock cars in NASCAR's top division. During the course of his career he won 76 races. During his race in 2001, he died in the last lap of the race after a crash. His care slid off the track and was rammed in by car #36 resulting in the crash of both cars into the side wall.
#7. Wasim Raja (Cricketer)
A dashing middle order batsman who will always be remembered as someone who had the spine to stand up to the utopian West Indian bowling attack which was notorious for bullying their opponents with short pitched stuff. Wasim Raja is the elder brother of the famous Pakistani test cricketer and Cricket commentator, Ramiz Raja. Wasim was a handy cricketer with both bat and ball. He left everyone in awe with the scintillating performances in Pakistan's tour of West Indies in 1976-77 where he scored runs at will ending the series with 517 runs at a batting average of 57.4. Wasim also hit 14 sixes in that series which remains a world record for most sixes in a series hit by a batsman away from home. In August 2006, while playing a match for Surrey's over-50s side, Wasim suffered a heart attack which caused his death.
#8. Benjamin Flores (Boxer)
Benjamin was only 25 years old when he died after sustaining injuries in a fight. He was of Maxican origin and in 2009 in a match with Al Seeger he succumbed to a massive brain injury. He was taken on a stretcher from the ring.
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Richard: We should let everyone know about the Kingdom that has already arrived. (Need more education on this topic? Try subscribing to the Urban Family Life Training Web Portal: https://www.urbanlifetraining.org/index.php/online-teaching-portal.
Richard: Always follow your conscience, centered on God's Word: http://visionroot.org/resources/the-eight-books-of-holy-scripture/.
What is the meaning of the saying, "Love me more than anything else"? It means "I will have faith in you and love you." God is treating us just that way. Because God has loved us so, He was unsparing of His time.
When the leaders of the churches today cannot cry tears and hold onto the lives of their distressed sheep with genuine hearts, they are violating heavenly law. If they cannot become such shepherds, they are as if they were dead.
The angel answered, "God has heard your prayers and knows about your gifts to the poor. 5 Now send some men to Joppa for a man named Simon Peter. 6 He is visiting with Simon the leather maker, who lives in a house near the sea." 7 After saying this, the angel left.
Cornelius called in two of his servants and one of his soldiers who worshiped God. 8 He explained everything to them and sent them off to Joppa.
16 This happened three times before the sheet was suddenly taken back to heaven.
17 Peter was still wondering what all of this meant, when the men sent by Cornelius came and stood at the gate. They had found their way to Simon's house 18 and were asking if Simon Peter was staying there.
22 They answered, "Captain Cornelius sent us. He is a good man who worships God and is liked by the Jewish people. One of God's holy angels told Cornelius to send for you, so he could hear what you have to say." 23 Peter invited them to spend the night.
The next morning, Peter and some of the Lord's followers in Joppa left with the men who had come from Cornelius. 24 The next day they arrived in Caesarea where Cornelius was waiting for them. He had also invited his relatives and close friends.
33 I sent for you right away, and you have been good enough to come. All of us are here in the presence of the Lord God, so that we can hear what he has to say.
37 You surely know what happened[e] everywhere in Judea. It all began in Galilee after John had told everyone to be baptized. 38 God gave the Holy Spirit and power to Jesus from Nazareth. He was with Jesus, as he went around doing good and healing everyone who was under the power of the devil. 39 We all saw what Jesus did both in Israel and in the city of Jerusalem.
44 While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit took control of everyone who was listening. 45 Some Jewish followers of the Lord had come with Peter, and they were surprised that the Holy Spirit had been given to Gentiles. 46 Now they were hearing Gentiles speaking unknown languages and praising God.
Peter said, 47 "These Gentiles have been given the Holy Spirit, just as we have! I am certain that no one would dare stop us from baptizing them." 48 Peter ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, and they asked him to stay on for a few days.
who is poor and in need.
Please rule over our minds and bodies. We have realized that although we have our minds, they are not ours; although we have bodies, they are not ours. Our minds seek the direction of goodness, yet our bodies seek the direction of evil. Hence, we know that You treat us with the understanding that we are struggling between the two and have not stepped outside the realm of Heaven's lament. Father, You will have to have pity on us and give us the heavenly grace of life and the strong power of resurrection in our hearts.
become great people and enter heaven.
Richard: This is great advice for success in your marriage. Even if your spouse is not the most beautiful, etc., you will grow as you love her and God will make up for any lacking of your spouse in the fullness of your relationship with Him.
love, life and lineage can be established.
You must always keep this in mind.
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This reading was given at the 7/1 and 7/8 Jeol Holy Day Celebrations at the Unification Sanctuary on August 20, 2018.
This was how Christianity reached the period where it could govern the world centering on the Christian papacy. This was spiritual. Spiritual. They were spiritual adopted sons. They were not substantial adopted sons. Do you understand? The adopted son foundation was this way, and everything else was this way, too. It was also true with Jesus' fulfillment of the mission of the son. He only fulfilled the mission of the spiritual son. He could not fulfill the mission of a substantial son. He fulfilled the responsibility of a spiritual son. Do you understand? This meant he had no foundation on earth. No adopted son foundation. No servant foundation. Nothing.
When the returning Messiah comes in the last days to build the Christian Kingdom, he must indemnify the realms of the substantial son and substantial adopted son. Without doing this, he cannot recover the substantial adopted son realm and substantial son realm of Jesus' time. Ultimately, the Kingdom centered on Christianity is being expanded now, but this is a spiritual nation. A spiritual nation.
The title I will speak on today is "History of the Providence of Restoration through Indemnity." People in general, people in the secular world will not know what this is about.
Today, we refer to God's providence as the providence of salvation. It is easy to talk about how He conducts His providence of salvation, but until now no one knew this content. Only God knew it.
So why was it that only God knew? When human beings fell, they fell without knowing. They fell without knowledge and in ignorance. For this reason, God has been conducting His spiritual work throughout human history so that human beings could escape from the realm of ignorance. A person who is in ignorance, who is in the environment of ignorance cannot just leave by claiming to know everything. There is the fallen world with problems a person cannot just solve and leave.
Because human beings fell, they live with the results of the fall.
9"Take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel 10in the order of their birth—six names on one stone and the remaining six on the other.11Engrave the names of the sons of Israel on the two stones the way a gem cutter engraves a seal.
The topic of the speech I would like to share with you today is "Let Us Be a Victor for God." Due to the human fall, God who created Heaven and earth has never experienced joy and glory with the creation during the long history past, through which He has been leading the dispensation of restoration. You must already know this.
In other words, God has never received a day of victory in which He could be happy. The reason does not lie with God, but with humans who were created as the masters of all things. Thus, the day of victory cannot come with the effort of God alone, but it also needs the efforts of humans, besides those of God. Otherwise, God and the creation cannot receive a day of glory with triumph.
Then what is the purpose of God's creating all things? It is to watch all things singing with God's love and returning glory to Him, centered on humans who have fulfilled the purpose of goodness. All should rejoice in this. Due to the human fall, God's purpose of creation was not achieved. To restore human beings, He has been leading a long battle of 6,000 years of history.
God, who has not been able to receive a day of universal victory since the creation, desires to see the day of victory through humans on earth. Thus, unless earthly people do not restore or recover that day, we cannot defeat Satan, who violates humans on earth. Nor can we eliminate the power of Satan, who makes accusations against humans before God in heaven.
Consequently, God does not mind any toil, any sacrifice, or any battles. Until this moment, He has been a shield to restore each of you.
When viewed from this standpoint, we can understand what God's wish is. God wants to establish each of you as an individual and separate the enemy Satan who caused the human fall from you. Thus, the evil history of Satan will be concluded. We should become people who can fulfill the wish of God, come forth in pride before God and all things, and return the victorious glory to God. Then, finally, the purpose of God's providence, which He led through His hard work, will be realized. Humans have been trying to witness such a day of victory, but until the present, it has not been fulfilled.
However, God sent a man who could find the day of victory for humans. This was Jesus Christ. He experienced the internal heart of God, who has been leading a dispensation to restore all humankind through a long history. He experienced all the unjust circumstances of humans. Thus, he came as a representative who could bring victory out of the battles with Satan.
Therefore, being faced with Satan, who is blocking the path to attain the will of God's dispensation and the will that humankind wishes for, you should take over the lifetime undertaking of Jesus Christ, who fought valiantly as the historical man in charge, representing all things with the heart of the Lord of creation. Also, in your own life, unless you practice the life that Jesus wished for, not only the sorrow of Jesus but also that of God and all humankind will be again embedded on the earth. You should understand this.
Then what kind of life course should we take? We should go with the responsibility to inherit the will of Jesus Christ, who came for the fulfillment of God's will. We should fight to bring about a day in which God and humans can rejoice together. This is more important than anything else.
The life of Jesus was not to live for himself as an individual. It was a life during which, in silence, he took on the responsibility alone for heaven above and earth below, that is, for all the creation. He did this to bring about a day when God's will would be achieved.
Jesus did not make a distinction between day and night. Also, he did not care about persecution from the visible world. He was a courageous man who fought Satan, who was blocking his path, in an invisible place that people did not recognize or see, carrying responsibility for all of humankind.
Therefore, today all of us should attend Jesus as a vanguard and uphold his will. Thus, wherever he goes, we should go with him. If he fights, we should also fight with him. That is, we should share the same joy and pain and continue to fight to accomplish the will of God in His providence of restoration, which is the wish of all humankind.
Further, Jesus lived for his people and the world, taking responsibility for 4,000 years of history and the many lives in the spirit world. He did not fight for himself alone. It does not necessarily mean that he was fighting only for his people or the world. He fought to fulfill the will of God, with the mission of upholding heavenly principles beyond history and the universe.
Such battles continued throughout his lifetime of thirty years. Even 2,000 years after his death, it is still being continued. You should understand and feel deeply in your bones that although humans can take time to rest, he has been unceasingly fighting along with the Holy Spirit only to fulfill God's wish and thus find the day of hope for which all humankind wishes.
It was lamentable for Jesus to die on the cross due to the failure of humans when he came to earth to save them. Nonetheless, even after his death, still carrying the sins of humans, he has been walking the course of the cross to Golgotha. We should reflect upon our past, thinking about what kind of life of faith we have had toward Jesus.


Activists are disappointed that more local, state and national politicians have not labeled the Kroger shooting as a hate crime.
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Groups of Louisville activists are asking officials to charge the Jeffersontown Kroger shooting suspect with a federal hate crime.
The Kentucky Alliance Against Racist And Political Repression teamed up with several other organizations and asked for justice to be carried through on both federal and state levels.
On Sunday afternoon, Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) said they want the shooter to be charged with same level of crime as the recent mail bomber and Saturday's synagogue shooting suspect.
Walker added the suspect should not be allowed to use mental illness as an excuse to escape justice.
Several members of the Metro Council were there to hear their words.
"We are a community that loves one another and we don't tolerate these types of activities and we want people held accountable for their bad acts," Metro Council President David James said.
Truman Harris with Louisville Black Lives Matter also said he's also disappointed that more local, state and national politicians have not quickly labeled the Kroger shooting as a hate crime and an act of terrorism.


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Q: pivot index and balanced partitions (Java) For big-O for quicksort,
what does it mean when pivot index creates balanced partitions.
I know pivot index is the index where the sum of the numbers to the left of the index is equal to the sum of the numbers to the right of the index.
How does it affect the complexity when it creates balanced partitions and when it does not?

A: In quicksort, the main idea is to recursively partition the array using a pivot.
In the best case, the chosen pivot is one that always divide the array equally into 2. For example, if you have an unsorted array with [1, 3, 2, 6, 4, 7, 5], the pivot that divides the array into two is 4. This is because using this pivot to partition the array, you get [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7], with 3 elements on each side of the pivot.
Writing the recurrence relation for this case, you get: T(n) = 2 T(n/2) + O(n) since the n-sized array can now be seen as 2 n/2-sized arrays and it takes O(n) time for the partitioning process. Using the master theorem/some other way to unroll the recurrence, you get O(nlogn) as the runtime for quicksort.
Unfortunately, such an ideal case is not always possible in real life because the pivot you choose may not be such a nice pivot. In general, however, if you pick a random pivot, you will still have a good chance of dividing the array into 2 reasonably sized parts. In particular, if you can achieve a 1:9 split, it can be mathematically proven that the runtime for quicksort will still be O(nlogn). This is called randomized quicksort, and there are many resources online to explain the probabilistic analysis behind it. Here is one such resource.


The Gloucester-based Furniture Recycling Project (FRP) has welcomed a new Trustee to help in supporting its work within the Community.
Dr Mark Loon, currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Worcester, was previously with the University of Gloucestershire, as a Course Leader for both the university's CMS DMS and undergraduate Business Management courses. Prior to joining academia, Mark has worked with some of the most recognised multinationals in the world, specialising in HR and process transformation.
With 9 years of experience in management consulting, Mark has worked with Ernst & Young, Cap Gemini and KPMG, specialising in Business Process and HR Transformation projects, and as an independent management consultant and business analyst. His public sector clients included the Prime Minister's Department of Malaysia, the Ministry of Finance of Indonesia, the New South Wales State Government and the University of Sydney. Mark was also a business owner of an enterprise specialising in Adventure Tourism.
Ian Ellis, Chief Executive of FRP said: "We are extremely pleased to have someone of the caliber of Mark join the Board of FRP. I met Mark when he was at the University of Gloucestershire and was immediately struck by his depth of knowledge and I am pleased he is able to bring his skills to help develop our services for the community. We would welcome to hear from individuals with specialist skills who may also be in a position to help contribute to our development. We are especially seeking individuals with finance, education and HR knowledge to complement our current Board".


In the last month or so I've received three LSRS calls and each one was a great opportunity to help people (the reason I went into law).
Although two of the calls couldn't have resulted in business (not appropriate for involving a lawyer), I enjoyed hearing the problems and explaining the callers' options. If nothing else, the LSRS is an easy way for lawyers to share their knowledge of the legal system.
The Ministry of the Attorney General has a pretty good website for Small Claims Court but the Ontario legal system is still too complicated for many people. I consider every call to be an opportunity to help make the process a bit easier.
The LSRS is a fantastic service because it can result in business for lawyers and allows them to easily share their knowledge with people who otherwise couldn't access legal professionals.