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The Dark Side of Progress
Diaspora and Indigeneity by Paul Lai
Cultural Grammars of Nation, Diaspora, and Indigeneity in Canada by Christine Kim, Melina Baum Singer and Sophie McCall
Land, Identity, Community by Jasmine Johnston
Oral History on Trial: Recognizing Aboriginal Narratives in the Courts by Bruce Granville Miller The Strength of Women: Âhkamêyimowak by Priscilla Settee Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Indigeneity by Pamela D. Palmater
Fame, US, & Last Words? by Owen Percy
The Metaphor of Celebrity: Canadian Poetry and the Public by Joel Deshaye Peacock Blue: The Collected Poems by Phyllis Webb and John F. Hulcoop
How to Be Here by Allison Calder
Goodlands by Frances W. Kaye Man Facing West by Don Gayton
How to Be Here by Alison Calder
Man Facing West by Don Gayton Goodlands: A Meditation and History on the Great Plains by Frances W. Kaye
Indian Horse. Douglas & McIntyre
Michael V. Smith
Progress: A Novel. Cormorant Books
Reviewed by Renate Eigenbrod
Houses were moved around the map like toys. How does one live in a remade world . . . Helen was irritable every time she saw it. There could be no authenticity in the new town. It would be Disney. A fake, because it was designed by foreigners with no interest or understanding of who they were, how they got to be where they were. (Smith)
The novel Progress by Michael Smith takes a strong stand against a corporation that imposes the building of a dam on a community through the character of "irritable" Helen, who "didn't welcome the change" that requires removal or demolition of houses (including her own) and cemeteries and the displacement of people. She had grown up in her house close to the river and had nursed both her parents there when they were terminally ill. One might argue that she is reluctant to accept the fact that life unavoidably changes, but she is also the character with a special view—quite literally—on this dam that strengthens her resistance. Through her deceased father's binoculars, she watches the workers on the "astounding" construction site and witnesses the death (or murder) of a worker. She sees him falling, presumably to his death, and the concrete poured on top of him a short while after. Her strong physical reaction to this scene pulls readers into her viewpoint of resisting the potential destructiveness of "progress." It seems that the company represented by the "Power Authority," which demands that people give up their homes, does indeed not care about human lives. Significantly, Helen watches this horrific scene through the binoculars of her deceased father, with whom she had a troubled relationship, and near the gravesite of her fiancé, who died in an accident. The holding of the binoculars makes up the cover image of the novel as the viewing provides the lens, literally and metaphorically, for the story to unfold and to be interpreted. Helen understands the shocking scene in front of her through a family history of secrets and lies, which unfolds as the plot develops. The story of Helen's brother, who returns home after fifteen years and whose reason for leaving and whose relationship with her fiancé was unknown to her, adds another layer to the notion of progress. Different from his sister, he welcomes change in the town as "a great relief, that things had moved on." At the same time, he feels "cheated, nostalgic for the progress he'd missed." As it was only after leaving his home that he could live his gay identity openly, for him, change of an oppressive environment carries the promise of progress.
Smith combines the different strands of the plot in an ending that brings closure. By taking the (re)burial of her parents into her own hands, Helen performs a small act of resistance against the Power Authority— all she can do, as neither the construction company nor the media want to publish her story about the death she witnessed. The dead worker is a missing body, something that she also creates by leaving an empty grave after reburying her mother: "A missing body. It's a slap in his face." As the reburial is done with her brother's help, one might argue that the ending of the novel shows progress on a personal level, but the siblings' reconciliation is set against the backdrop of the questionable progress of "the new dam, lit up bright as day. He marvelled that he hadn't noticed it." Also, in this novel about change, both progressive and destructive, the concluding image of sameness (of the sky), seen as a good sign, renders a thought-provoking ending.
"Easier ain't better. It's just easier." This utterance is taken from Indian Horse, the sixth novel by Ojibway author Richard Wagamese of the Wabaseemoong First Nation in northwestern Ontario. It refers to easier conditions for playing hockey, i.e., on arena ice in white towns versus outside skating rinks on reserves where the Ojibway boys used to play. Hockey is a central activity and theme in this novel, which traces the story of the Ojibway character Saul Indian Horse of the Fish Clan of the northern Ojibway from his life in the bush—where his family had chosen to live in order to protect the children from being taken to a residential school—to his eventual attendance at the school and his life afterwards dealing with the legacy of the abuse he experienced. His extraordinary hockey skills lead to his adoption by an Ojibway family on a reserve where he makes the hockey team so much better that they are asked to play against a white team in a town nearby. Although his team is excited about this opportunity, Saul expresses his concerns about their apparent progress and the changes that come with it:
"We're not the same team," . . .
"What's the problem with that? We're better."
"It doesn't feel better."
"We've never had a chance to be great before."
"We were great."
"Against teams that couldn't push us."
"Great's great."
In the overall context of the novel, the hesitation to "become better" is not only specific to this situation but indirectly criticizes the colonial agenda of progress that underlies and generates the plot of the novel: residential schools were disguised as a "civilizing" mission taking a boy like Saul Indian Horse away from the "primitive" life of his people to something better. On different plot levels, Wagamese reveals that greatness happens in different ways and contexts: the strength and survival skills of his grandmother are a sign of greatness as is a hockey team's passion for a game on rough ice and with second-hand equipment. On the other hand, Saul's path to stardom as a hockey player comes with a heavy price, and his progression toward being accepted by a major league team is ended by his defeat by racism. The novel clearly reveals that the creation of residential schools was not an exceptional event in Canada's history but embedded in a racist ideology in society at large. Attending the school with its supposedly civilizing education did not make Saul a better person but made him feel inferior and worthless.
In this novel, Richard Wagamese, an intergenerational residential school survivor, tells a story about Canada: it highlights Canada's national sport of hockey as well as the silenced story about the residential schools, "the scar on Canada," as he said at a book launch in Winnipeg. It reflects our society's desire for reconciliation that three reviews of this novel all emphasize progress as the main narrative thrust. Hockey is Saul's path to "redemption" ( Globe and Mail ), "the sport that helps save him" ( Windspeaker ) and that "helps [an] aboriginal boy escape racism" ( Winnipeg Free Press ). Hockey saves Saul for a while—as does his grandmother; it becomes an escape but one tainted by abuse and racism that deeply traumatize him. Since there is no easy closure to Canada's history of colonialism, there is no easy closure in this character's life. He will "get on with life"— but first, he will have "to write things down."
Canadian Studies Comparative Cultural Studies First Nations
This review "The Dark Side of Progress" originally appeared in Indigenous Focus. Spec. issue of Canadian Literature 215 (Winter 2012): 195-96.


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Q: Time elapsed between two dates (in "working hours") I must calculate in Excel the time that a Tech Support takes to resolve a problem, in his working hours.
Example :

Ticket created at : 04:00 PM the Friday 3 June 2022
Ticket resolved at : 10:00 AM the Monday 6 June 2022
Working hours : 09:00 AM to 12:00, and 01:30 PM to 06:00 PM

So the result will be : He took 3 hours to resolve the problem.
I'm open to any formula, even in VBA :)
Thanks.
EDIT 1 :
I'm using this formula currently :
=IF((NETWORKDAYS(D2;E2;PublicHolidays)-1)*(Working_Hours!$B$3-Working_Hours!$B$2)
+IF(NETWORKDAYS(D2;E2;PublicHolidays);MEDIAN(MOD(E2;1);Working_Hours!$B$3;Working_Hours!$B$2);Working_Hours!$B$3)
-MEDIAN(NETWORKDAYS(D2;E2;PublicHolidays)*MOD(D2;1);Working_Hours!$B$3;Working_Hours!$B$2)
+(NETWORKDAYS(D2;E2;PublicHolidays)-1)*(Working_Hours!$E$3-Working_Hours!$E$2)
+IF(NETWORKDAYS(D2;E2;PublicHolidays);MEDIAN(MOD(E2;1);Working_Hours!$E$3;Working_Hours!$E$2);Working_Hours!$E$3)
-MEDIAN(NETWORKDAYS(D2;E2;PublicHolidays)*MOD(D2;1);Working_Hours!$E$3;Working_Hours!$E$2)<0;0;(NETWORKDAYS(D2;E2;PublicHolidays)-1)*(Working_Hours!$B$3-Working_Hours!$B$2)
+IF(NETWORKDAYS(D2;E2;PublicHolidays);MEDIAN(MOD(E2;1);Working_Hours!$B$3;Working_Hours!$B$2);Working_Hours!$B$3)
-MEDIAN(NETWORKDAYS(D2;E2;PublicHolidays)*MOD(D2;1);Working_Hours!$B$3;Working_Hours!$B$2)
+(NETWORKDAYS(D2;E2;PublicHolidays)-1)*(Working_Hours!$E$3-Working_Hours!$E$2)
+IF(NETWORKDAYS(D2;E2;PublicHolidays);MEDIAN(MOD(E2;1);Working_Hours!$E$3;Working_Hours!$E$2);Working_Hours!$E$3)
-MEDIAN(NETWORKDAYS(D2;E2;PublicHolidays)*MOD(D2;1);Working_Hours!$E$3;Working_Hours!$E$2))

A: Well, this is a start, but you need to think about how to deal with multiple days etc:

All the example times shown are formatted as dd.mm.yy hh:mm, even consider putting the Day start & end as just the hour.

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text:
from datetime import date, timedelta

from django.conf import settings
from django.contrib.auth import REDIRECT_FIELD_NAME, login as auth_login
from django.contrib.auth.forms import AuthenticationForm
from django.contrib.sites.models import get_current_site
from django.http import HttpResponseRedirect
from django.shortcuts import render, redirect, resolve_url
from django.template.response import TemplateResponse
from django.utils.http import is_safe_url
from django.views.decorators.cache import never_cache
from django.views.decorators.csrf import csrf_protect
from django.views.decorators.debug import sensitive_post_parameters
from django.views.generic import View, TemplateView

from kraftprotz.models import Cycling, Running, Swimming
from kraftprotz.models import Workout, WorkoutUnit, WorkoutExercise
from kraftprotz.utils import LoginRequiredMixin

@sensitive_post_parameters()
@csrf_protect
@never_cache
def login(request, template_name='registration/login.html',
		redirect_field_name=REDIRECT_FIELD_NAME,
		authentication_form=AuthenticationForm,
		current_app=None, extra_context=None):
	"""
	Displays the login form and handles the login action.
	"""
	redirect_to = request.REQUEST.get(redirect_field_name, '')

	if request.method == "POST":
		form = authentication_form(request, data=request.POST)
		if form.is_valid():

			# Ensure the user-originating redirection url is safe.
			if not is_safe_url(url=redirect_to, host=request.get_host()):
				redirect_to = resolve_url(settings.LOGIN_REDIRECT_URL)

			# Okay, security check complete. Log the user in.
			auth_login(request, form.get_user())

			return HttpResponseRedirect(redirect_to)
	else:
		if request.user.is_authenticated():
			return redirect('core_dashboard')
		else:
			form = authentication_form(request)

	current_site = get_current_site(request)

	context = {
		'form': form,
		redirect_field_name: redirect_to,
		'site': current_site,
		'site_name': current_site.name,
	}
	if extra_context is not None:
		context.update(extra_context)
	return TemplateResponse(request, template_name, context,
							current_app=current_app)

class CoreDashboard(LoginRequiredMixin, TemplateView):
	template_name = 'dashboard.html'

	def get_context_data(self, **kwargs):
		context = super(CoreDashboard, self).get_context_data(**kwargs)
		today = date.today()
		back_7_days = today - timedelta(days=7)

		obj = Cycling.objects.filter(athlete=self.request.user)
		try:
			latest = obj.latest()
		except Cycling.DoesNotExist:
			latest = None
		context['cycling'] = {
			'latest': latest,
			'activities': {
				'last_7_days': obj.filter(date__range=(back_7_days, today)),
				'month': obj.filter(date__month=today.month),
			},
		}

		obj = Running.objects.filter(athlete=self.request.user)
		try:
			latest = obj.latest()
		except Running.DoesNotExist:
			latest = None
		context['running'] = {
			'latest': latest,
			'activities': {
				'last_7_days': obj.filter(date__range=(back_7_days, today)),
				'month': obj.filter(date__month=today.month),
			},
		}

		obj = Swimming.objects.filter(athlete=self.request.user)
		try:
			latest = obj.latest()
		except Swimming.DoesNotExist:
			latest = None
		context['swimming'] = {
			'latest': latest,
			'activities': {
				'last_7_days': obj.filter(date__range=(back_7_days, today)),
				'month': obj.filter(date__month=today.month),
			},
		}

		obj = Workout.objects.filter(athlete=self.request.user)
		try:
			latest = obj.latest()
		except Workout.DoesNotExist:
			latest = None
		context['workout'] = {
			'latest': latest,
			'activities': {
				'last_7_days': obj.filter(date__range=(back_7_days, today)),
				'month': obj.filter(date__month=today.month),
			},
		}

		return context

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Barnard Lawyers' Committee, some topics to be discussed, 1971, page 1
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The Women's Center
606 West 120th Street
Catharine R. Stimpson
Annette K. Baxter
Eleanor T. Elliott
Jane S. Gould
Patricia Albjerg Graham
Barbara V. Hertz
Martha Peterson, ex officio
On October 6, four Barnard alumnae who are lawyers met with
representatives of the Barnard Women's Center. (A brochure
about the Center is enclosed for your information.) The
alumnae were Mary Vincent Bernson '27, Helene Kaplan '53,
Paula Ryan '58, and Margrit Bernstein '66.
We discussed the feasibility of a Barnard Lawyers' Committee,
a group of Barnard alumnae who were lawyers, who might work
pro bono publico on legal projects in association with the
Center.
We decided that we should meet again on Tuesday, November 16,
at 4:30 p.m. in the Columbia University Club, 4 West 43rd
Street, New York. We wanted to ask Barnard alumnae in the
region who were lawyers, Barnard alumnae in the region who
were in law school, women students at Columbia Law School,
and other interested people to join us. We very much hope
that you will be able to do so. Enclosed is a list of
some of the subjects we hope to discuss.
The meeting will be on the second floor, in the Van Am Room
of the Columbia Club, which will be open at 4:00, if you wish
to come early, Again, we hope you will be able to join us
in what we think might be a uniquely valuable project.

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I am sure each and every one of you have already tried some kind of chia pudding. I have to admit I wasn't a big fan of it until recently, when I finally perfected the recipe and ingredients. So I thought I would share this recipe with you.
The best thing besides eating this delicious pudding is the fact that preparation will take you less than 5 minutes.
1) Pour milk in a jar, add chia seeds, cinnamon and cocoa powder. Stir well.
2) Cover the glass and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to let it gel.
3) Put some goji berries on top for some extra flavour. You can also add some extra cinnamon, if you like it that way. There is no right way, you can experiment with different spices and figure out what works best for you.
It tastes best within two days after it is made. The ideal time to eat is the day after making it for best flavor. I prefer to make it in the evening and have it ready for the next morning.
Chia seeds are rich in omega-3, which works to protect the heart by lowering blood pressure, bad cholesterol and very importantly – inflammation! As you may know inflammation is a start to many diseases, so it is very important to lower the inflammatory mediators.
Chia is very high in fiber. Fiber is good for your digestion and also helps your body with balancing insulin levels.
It contains high amounts of minerals, such as potassium, calcium and magnesium. These minerals are essential for many biochemical processes, so your body functions are optimal.
Chia seeds are one of the top plant-based sources of protein, which is always a plus. Especially if you are plant-based eater, adding chia seeds to your diet will help you with adequate daily protein intake.


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DEAN JOINS BLUES
Gerken signs two year deal after impressing on trial
Town have signed Dean Gerken on a two year contract.
The 28-year-old 'keeper joins as a free agent after impressing during a three week trial at Portman Road, which saw him feature in the friendlies against Shelbourne and Crawley.
Dean started his career at Colchester and spent seven years at the Essex club, making more than 100 appearances.
In his time with the U's, he had a loan spell at Darlington and in 2009, he moved to Bristol City where he played over 50 games for the first-team, as well as being understudy to former England 'keeper David James.
Dean was released by the Robins in the summer following the end of his contract. His move to Town sees him reunited with two of his team-mates from Ashton Gate, Cole Skuse and Paul Anderson as well as his ex-Colchester team-mate, Anthony Wordsworth.


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Full List of 2018 Scouting Combine Participants
The best prospects from the college ranks descend on Indianapolis at the end of the month for the annual scouting combine.
One of the league's marquee offseason events, it's considered one of the most intense job interviews one can go through. Prospects will be put through the ringer, undergoing medical evaluations, on-field tests and interviews with prospective clubs.
On Tuesday, it was announced that 336 will participate in this year's combine.
The list includes 160 players on offense including 19 quarterbacks, 44 wide receivers, 32 running backs, 17 tight ends and 48 offensive linemen. There will be 164 defensive players in attendance comprised of 49 defensive linemen, 45 linebackers, 43 cornerbacks and 27 safeties. Rounding out the list are 12 special teams players made up of five punters, four kickers and one long snapper.
Local products from Southern California will be well represented, including six players each from UCLA and USC. UCLA's participants include QB Josh Rosen, DE Matt Dickerson, WR Jordan Lasley, OT Kolton Miller, OL Scott Quessenberry and ILB Kenny Young while USC's feature QB Sam Darnold, WR Deontay Burnett, DE Rasheem Green, RB Ronald Jones, WR Steven Mitchell and OLB Uchenna Nwosu.
In addition, four players from San Diego State will participate, including RB Rashaad Penny, FB Nick Bawden, S Kameron Kelly and TE David Wells.
You can find a comprehensive look at all 336 prospects here courtesy of NFL.com.


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Three decades of terror: War with ISIS will last thirty years, claims former CIA spy boss
The war against the ISIS will continue for THIRTY YEARS, according to a former director of the CIA. Daily Express :: World Feed More...
The war against the ISIS will continue for THIRTY YEARS, according to a former director of the CIA. Daily Express :: News Feed More...


Sofa in living room is a center of every living room. It is also center of other furniture which creates a whole living room decoration. That is why a sofa should be united perfectly in a room. Color is important point in home decoration. You can choose color of sofa and adapt them to room decoration generally, or it can be tailored to particular key elements. If you want to present living room with different sense, you can choose sofa with bold and dominant color without have to match them with living room decoration overall. Let us to give some tips how to choose best color for sofa which able used for living room.
In home decoration to present relax and calm and minimalist atmospheres, color ideas are usually do not use maximally. For contemporary living room, neutral and calm color scheme is very suitable to be applied. This thing does not only apply to the sofa, but also applies for wall paint ideas. Sofa color and wall paint color combination that using same color scheme is a good choice. For example is beige sofa with white wall paint will display the colors do not stand out but it still looks fascinating. If you want to highlight the sofa, you can try to choose grey color ideas. This idea is a characteristic of minimalist decoration.
A sofa can mingle with room as long as it has the accessories that make it looks highlight. Simple and popular trick is choosing sofa and wall in same color scheme and add cushions with bold colors. For example is grey sofa and orange cushions application will looks so attractive and make the living room feel fresh. If you like colorful ideas for furniture, you can determine to choose colored sofa. It is recommended to match the sofa with anything in the room to create coherence. But if you choose colored sofa, it would be better to use neutral wall paint color. It makes you easy to choose assorted colors that you like.
Bring nature atmosphere for sofa in the living room is good choice. A living room which has beautiful view can use colors as seen through a window. For example is if you have a living room that is decorated using natural colors nuance like green and blue, the best sofa color for this room is green grass. Tale sofa color also looks good applied for this room. These colors selection can make a room has fresh impression like in the beach.


A preliminary or "promise of sale" agreement is signed , binding the vendor to sell and the purchaser to acquire the property on terms and conditions agreed upon and subject to a good title and the issue of all relative permits. A 10% deposit is usually lodged with the Legal Advisor, Notary or Estate Agent as intermediary, on the signing of this agreement.
The preliminary agreement is usually valid for three months, or longer, if agreeable to both parties. During this period the Public Notary will undertake researches to prove good title as well as submit applications to the relative Government departments. Contracts are written in English. The parties enter into the final contract once researches have proved satisfactory and permits are obtained. The full price is paid and the vendor on contract gives vacant possession.
• Foreign nationals are allowed to own only one residential property, with the exception of property sited in a "Specially Designated Area" where you can own an unlimited number of units.
• Documentary evidence must be provided to show that the funds for the purchase originate from outside Malta. Mortgage facilities can be made available in Malta provided certain conditions are met.
• The property purchased is to be used solely as a residence for the owner or for his immediate family and guests may be accommodated in the property when the owner or a member of his family is in residence.
• The property may not be rented out except for villas with the facility of a swimming pool, which may be considered.
• On resale of the property a non-resident may repatriate the full sale price including any profit.
There is no upper limit on the value you can spend to acquire a property, however there are some restrictions on the minimum values. If you are thinking of purchasing a flat, apartment or maisonette the minimum value is €92,546.01 and for a house or a villa the minimum value is €154,199.86. The minimum value for renting a property is Lm1400 per annum.
Any unspent income in excess of the minimum requirements may be repatriated. Proceeds from the sale of the residents property and / or other investments in Malta may also be repatriated.
Double taxation agreements already exist with most European countries, USA, Canada and Australia.
No employment or engagement in business may be undertaken by residence permit holders.


Taiwan independence movement is a political movement whose goals for independence have arisen from international law in relation to the 1952 Treaty of San Francisco. They contend that when Japan renounced all rights to the island of Taiwan and Penghu, they did not specify the successor state, and consequently the sovereignty of the two territories should one day be determined by Taiwanese people through self-determination.
This movement is supported by the Pan-Green Coalition in Taiwan, but opposed by the Pan-Blue Coalition which seeks to retain the somewhat ambiguous status quo of the ROC under the 1992 consensus, or gradually reunify with mainland China at some point. Due to the PRC's claim of sovereignty over Taiwan and repeated military threats made by the PRC, a formal declaration of independence could lead to a military confrontation between Taiwan and China, possibly escalating and involving other countries, such as the United States and Japan.
The use of independence for Taiwan can be ambiguous. If some supporters articulate that they agree to the independence of Taiwan, they may either be referring to the notion of formally creating an independent Republic of Taiwan, or to the notion that Taiwan has become synonymous with the current Republic of China and is already independent (as reflected in the concept of One Country on Each Side), these ideas run counter to the claims of the People's Republic of China. Some supporters advocate the exclusion of Kinmen and Matsu, which are still being controlled by Republic of China but are in fact part of the definition of mainland China. Therefore, the differences between the opinions of different camps in support and against independence can be very subtle.
From 1683 to 1894, both Taiwan and mainland China were ruled by the Qing Empire. Following the First Sino-Japanese War in 1895, Taiwan was ceded by Qing government to the Empire of Japan via the Treaty of Shimonoseki. At the end of World War II in 1945, Taiwan was taken over by the ROC, which was widely recognized as China. Since the defeat and expulsion of the ruling Kuomintang ROC government by the Communist Party of China from mainland China in 1949, the ROC government has controlled only Taiwan and its surrounding islands. It is a point of contention as to whether Taiwan has already achieved de facto independence under the Constitution of the Republic of China amended in 2005.
"Terror In Formosa", a news article from The Daily News of Perth, reported the status in March.
Modern-day political movement for Taiwan independence dates back to the Japanese colonial period but only became a viable political force within Taiwan in the 1990s. Taiwanese independence was advocated periodically during the Japanese colonial period, but was suppressed by the Japanese government. These efforts were the goal of the Taiwanese Communist Party of the late 1920s. Unlike current formulations, and in line with the thinking of the Comintern, such a state would have been a proletarian one. With the end of World War II in 1945, Japanese rule ended, but the subsequent autocratic rule of the ROC's Kuomintang (KMT) later revived calls for local rule. However, it was a movement supported by the Chinese students who were born on the Island and not associated with KMT. It found its roots in the US and Japan. In the 1950s a Republic of Taiwan Provisional Government was set up in Japan. Thomas Wen-I Liao was nominally the President. At one time it held quasi-official relations with the newly independent Indonesia. This was possible mainly through the connections between Sukarno and the Provisional Government's Southeast Asian liaison, Chen Chih-hsiung, who had assisted in Indonesia's local resistance movements against the Japanese rule.
Several scholars drafted various versions of a constitution, as both political statement or vision and as intellectual exercise. Most of these drafts favor a bicameral parliamentary rather than presidential system. In at least one such draft, seats in the upper house would be divided equally among Taiwan's established ethnicities. In the 1980s the Chinese Nationalist government considered publication of these ideas criminal. In the most dramatic case, it decided to arrest the pro-independence publisher Cheng Nan-jung for publishing a version in his Tang-wai magazine, Liberty Era Weekly (自由時代週刊). Rather than giving himself up, Cheng self-immolated in protest. Other campaigns and tactics toward such a State have included soliciting designs from the public for a new national flag (see images above) and anthem (for example, Taiwan the Formosa). More recently the Taiwan Name Rectification Campaign (台灣正名運動) has played an active role. More traditional independence supporters, however, have criticized name rectification as merely a superficial tactic devoid of the larger vision inherent in the Republic of Taiwan agenda.
A so-called passport of Taiwan, which cannot be used.
In February 2007, President Chen Shui-bian initiated changes to names state-owned enterprises, and the nation's embassies and overseas representative offices. As a result, Chunghwa Post Co. (中華郵政) was renamed Taiwan Post Co (臺灣郵政) and Chinese Petroleum Corporation (中國石油) is now called CPC Corporation, Taiwan (臺灣中油) and the signs in Taiwan's embassies now display the word "Taiwan" in brackets after "Republic of China". In 2007, the Taiwan Post Co. issued stamps bearing the name "Taiwan" in remembrance of the February 28 Incident. However, the name of the post office was reverted to 'Chunghwa Post Co.' following the inauguration of Kuomintang president Ma Ying-jeou in 2008.
The Pan-Blue camp voiced its opposition to the changes and the former KMT Chairman Ma Ying-jeou said that it would generate diplomatic troubles and cause cross-strait tensions. It also argued that without a change in the relevant legislation pertaining to state-owned enterprises, the name changes of these enterprises could not be valid. As the Pan-Blue camp held a slim parliamentary majority throughout the administration of President Chen, the Government's motion to change the law to this effect were blocked by the opposition. Later, U.S. Department of State spokesman Sean McCormack said that the U.S. does not support administrative steps that would appear to change Taiwan's status or move toward independence.
Former president Lee Teng-hui has stated that he never pursue Taiwanese independence. Lee views Taiwan as already an independent state, and that the call for "Taiwanese independence" could even confuse the international community by implying that Taiwan once viewed itself as part of China. From this perspective, Taiwan is independent even if it remains unable to enter the UN. Lee said the most important goals are to improve the people's livelihoods, build national consciousness, make a formal name change and draft a new constitution that reflects the present reality so that Taiwan can officially identify itself as a country.
Legislative elections were held on January 12, 2008, resulting in a supermajority (86 of the 113 seats) in the legislature for the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Pan-Blue Coalition. President Chen Shui-bian's Democratic Progressive Party was handed a heavy defeat, winning only the remaining 27 seats. The junior partner in the Pan-Green Coalition, the Taiwan Solidarity Union, won no seats.
Two months later, the election for the 12th-term President and Vice-President of the Republic of China was held on Saturday, March 22, 2008. Kuomintang (KMT) nominee Ma Ying-jeou won, with 58% of the vote, ending eight years of Democratic Progressive Party rule. Along with the 2008 legislative election, Ma's landslide victory brought the Kuomintang back to power in Taiwan.
Following his election, Ma Ying-jeou publicly stated that he did not wish his inauguration commemoration stamps to be marked "Taiwan Post", because the name change was "illegal". In respect of the administration's wishes, the postal service marked the inauguration stamps with Chinese characters for the "Republic of China", as well as "Republic of China (Taiwan)" in English.
On August 1, 2008, the Board of Directors of Taiwan Post Co. resolved to reverse the name change and restored the name "Chunghwa Post". The Board of Directors, as well as resolving to restore the name of the corporation, also resolved to re-hire the chief executive dismissed in 2007, and to withdraw defamation proceedings against him.
The Executive Yuan on August 21, 2008, under the new Ma Administration, officially restored the name "National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall" to the hall commemorating late President Chiang Kai-Shek, which had been renamed "National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall by the Chen Administration, sparking off a standoff between the Central Government of President Chen and the Taipei Municipal Government run by then-Mayor Ma Ying-jeou.
Tsai Ing-wen's led second DPP administration stormed to a landslide victory over the hapless KMT on May 20, 2016. They have stated they would want to remain the current political status of Taiwan, though the PRC government maintain to criticize the Taiwanese government, as the DPP administration refuse to officially recognize the so-called One China policy of China.
Domestically, the issue of independence has dominated Taiwanese politics for the past few decades. This is also a grave issue for mainland China. The creation of the Republic of Taiwan is formally the goal of the Taiwan Solidarity Union and former President Lee Teng-hui. Although the Democratic Progressive Party was originally also an advocate for both the idea of the Republic of Taiwan and Taiwan independence, they take a middle line in which a sovereign, independent Taiwan is identified with the "Republic of China (Taiwan)" and its symbols.
Internationally, this movement is significant in that a formal declaration of independence is one of the five conditions the PRC has stated or implied under which it will take military action against Taiwan to force reunification — the other four being that Taiwan makes a military alliance with a foreign power, there is internal turmoil in Taiwan, Taiwan gains weapons of mass destruction, or Taiwan shows no will to negotiate on the basis of "one China". Chinese government warned that if the situation in Taiwan becomes "worse" it will not look on "indifferently." Given the terms of the Taiwan Relations Act, this raises the possibility of a superpower conflict in East Asia.) The United States would likely be obligated to come to the aid of Taiwan under the terms of the Act according to US domestic law. However, this interpretation of the Act is disputed. Constitutional law requires that a normal declaration of war be sought by the President of the United States in an act of Congress signed by the President.
The questions of independence and the island's relationship to mainland China are complex and inspire very strong emotions among Taiwanese people. There are some who continue to maintain the KMT position that the ROC is the sole legitimate government for all of China (including Taiwan) and that the aim of the government should be eventual reunification of the mainland and Taiwan under the rule of the ROC. Some argue that Taiwan has been, and should continue to be, completely independent from China and should become a sovereign nation under the name Republic of Taiwan. Then, there are numerous positions running the entire spectrum between these two extremes.
On October 25, 2004, in Beijing, the U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell said Taiwan is "not sovereign", provoking strong comments from both the Pan-Green and Pan-Blue coalitions – but for very different reasons. From the DPP's side, President Chen declared that "Taiwan is definitely a sovereign, independent country, a great country that absolutely does not belong to the People's Republic of China". The TSU (Taiwan Solidarity Union) criticized Powell, and questioned why the US sold weapons to Taiwan if it was not a sovereign state. From the KMT, Chairman Ma Ying-jeou announced that "the Republic of China has been a sovereign state ever since it was formed [in 1912]". The pro-unification PFP Party Chairman, James Soong, called it "Taiwan's biggest failure in diplomacy".
The first view considers the move for Taiwan independence as a nationalist movement. This is the opinion, historically, put forward by such pro-independence groups on Taiwan as the tang wai movement (which later grew into the Democratic Progressive Party), which argue that the ROC under the Kuomintang has been in the past a "foreign regime" forcibly imposed on Taiwan. Since the 1990s, supporters of Taiwan independence no longer actively make this argument. Instead, the argument has been that in order to survive against the growing power of the PRC, Taiwan must view itself as a separate and distinct entity from "China". This involves removing the name of China from official and unofficial items in Taiwan, making changes in history books to focus mainly on Taiwan as a central entity, promoting the use of Taiwanese language including in government and education, reducing economic links with mainland China, and in general thinking of Taiwan as a separate entity. In this view, China is a foreign entity, and the goal of this movement is to create an internationally recognized country which is separate from any concept of China. Kinmen and Matsu off the coast of Fujian and some of the islands in the South China Sea, which are historically not part of Taiwan, are to be excluded from the proposed state of Taiwan. Some supporters of Taiwan independence argue that the Treaty of San Francisco justifies Taiwan independence by not explicitly granting Taiwan to either the ROC or the PRC. This legal justification is rejected by both the PRC and ROC governments. It is also thought that if formal independence were declared, Taiwan's foreign policies would lean further towards Japan and the United States and the desirable option of United Nations Trusteeship Council is also considered.
A second view is that Taiwan is already an independent nation with the official name "Republic Of China", which has been independent (i.e. de facto separate from mainland China) since the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949, when the ROC lost control of mainland China, with only Taiwan (including the Penghu islands), Kinmen, the Matsu Islands off the coast of Fujian Province, and some of the islands in the South China Sea remaining under its administration. Although previously no major political faction adopted this pro-status quo viewpoint, because it is a "compromise" in face of PRC threats and American warnings against a unilateral declaration of independence, the DPP combined it with their traditional belief to form their latest official policy. This viewpoint has not been adopted by more radical groups such as the Taiwan Solidarity Union, which favor only the third view described above and are in favor of a Republic or State of Taiwan. In addition, many members of the Pan-Blue Coalition are rather suspicious of this view, fearing that adopting this definition of Taiwan independence is merely an insincere stealth tactical effort to advance desinicization and the third view of Taiwan independence. As a result, supporters of pan-blue tend to make a clear distinction between Taiwan independence and Taiwan sovereignty, while supporters of Pan-Green tend to try to blur the distinction between the two.
Most Taiwanese and political parties of the ROC support the status quo, and recognize that this is de facto independence through sovereign self-rule. Even among those who believe Taiwan is and should remain independent, the threat of war from PRC softens their approach, and they tend to support maintaining the status quo rather than pursuing an ideological path that could result in war with the PRC. When the two-states policy was put forward by President Lee Teng-hui, he received 80 percent support. A similar situation arose when President Chen Shui-bian declared that there was "one country on each side" of the Taiwan Strait. The parties disagree, sometimes bitterly, on such things as territory, name (R.O.C. or Taiwan), future policies, and interpretations of history. The Pan-Blue Coalition and the PRC believe that Lee Teng-hui and Chen Shui-bian are intent on publicly promoting a moderate form of Taiwan independence in order to advance secretly deeper forms of Taiwan independence, and that they intend to use popular support on Taiwan for political separation to advance notions of cultural and economic separation.
The third view, put forward by the government of the PRC, defines Taiwan independence as "splitting Taiwan from China, causing division of the nation and the people." What PRC claims by this statement is somewhat ambiguous according to supporters of Taiwanese independence, as some statements by the PRC seem to identify China solely and uncompromisingly with the PRC, and others indicate a broader and more flexible definition suggesting a cultural and geographic entity of which both mainland China and Taiwan are parts but divided politically due to the Chinese Civil War. The PRC considers itself the sole legitimate government of all China, and the ROC to be a defunct entity replaced in the Communist revolution which succeeded in 1949. Therefore, assertions that the ROC is a sovereign state are construed as support for Taiwan independence while proposals to change the name of the ROC to Republic of Taiwan are paradoxically met with even more disapproval since this would be the equivalent of formally dropping the notion that Taiwan is part of the greater China entity (as a side of an unresolved Chinese civil war). Before the passing of UN Resolution 2758 in 1971, the Republic of China was recognized as the legal government of China by the UN. Afterwards, the PRC became recognized as the legal government of China by the UN. During PRC President Hu Jintao's visit to the United States on 20 April 2006, U.S. President George W. Bush reaffirmed to the world that the U.S. would uphold its "one China" policy.
The official position of the PRC is that Taiwan is a province of China, and has "always" been part of China. The PRC often claims independence is wanted by only a small group, and that this group is trying to brainwash the local population to support this objective. In the 2000 White Paper, the PRC government stated that the people of Taiwan do not have the right to determine their own fate by declaring independence through a referendum or otherwise because "The sovereignty over Taiwan belongs to all the Chinese people including Taiwan compatriots, and not to some of the people in Taiwan." The paper further stated that unification with mainland China is the only option. Efforts to change names of official buildings, government organizations, tributary monuments by replacing "China" with "Taiwan" have met with opposition – whether this is due to a political view that Taiwan is part of China or out of concern that such actions may result in retaliation or invasion from Beijing is unclear.
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↑ White Paper--The One-China Principle and the Taiwan Issue "The only future for Taiwan is reunification with the Chinese mainland, and certainly not separation."


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Prince Charles, Camilla Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Shots
The heir to the throne disclosed last year he contracted the coronavirus last March, but said at the time his symptoms were mild
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
The prince's Clarence House office says the 72-year-old heir to the throne and his wife, Camilla, 73, received the inoculations as part of the government's drive to offer a first dose of the vaccine to the most vulnerable people in the population, including everyone over 70, by Feb. 15.
Prince Charles disclosed last year he contracted the coronavirus last March, but said at the time his symptoms were mild.
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, received their shots last month.
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Home > News > Industry News > Coated Glass Market Size is Estimated to Reach USD 71,425 Million by 2030
Coated Glass Market Size is Estimated to Reach USD 71,425 Million by 2030
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The Global Coated Glass Market size accounted for USD 32,951 Million in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 71,425 Million by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 9.2% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2030.
In recent years, the coated glass market has expanded rapidly alongside the flat glass industry. Economic downturns such as COVID 19 have had an impact on many coated glass end-user industries, including construction, automotive, and solar glass. However, increasing adoption in the construction, automotive, renewable energy, and manufacturing sectors, as well as the global economic recovery, is driving demand for coated glass. In addition, laws and regulations aimed at lowering CO2 emissions and conservation and natural energy are propelling growth in the coated glass market. In addition, Existing building renovations in these areas constitute a significant opportunity for the coated glass market, especially for low-E glass, which seems to have acoustic insulation and passive solar design properties to enhance energy efficiency.
In modernist architecture, glass has become the most dominant material. Glasses can also be made to have a wide range of desirable characteristics by changing their configuration and manufacturing. Glazing changes the performance characteristics of glass, allowing it to be used for solar, sound isolation, thermal control, and safety glass. These glasses were subjected to specialized mechanical and chemical treatments in order to improve their resilience, durability, and surface coating for specific applications. Coated glass is used to reduce the exposure of the glass screen to solar radiation and other thermal waves, which bond with the crystal to form a long-lasting coating. Additionally, a coating on glass improves special introspection, scratch resistance, absorption, transmission, and corrosion resistance.
Global Coated Glass Market Growth Aspects
Coated glass is a type of advanced manufacturing glass that has been sprayed with thin coats of metallic nano-particles. In terms of solar energy, it modifies the attitudes and behaviors of the glass in the infrared and visible contexts. This material is only permitted to be used on the inside of the protective glass. A flat glass that has been coated with introspective, Low-E, High coat, soft coat, and anti-reflective coatings is known as coated glass. Growing demand for residential and commercial construction, as well as green infrastructure improvements, is driving the coated glass market. Moreover, Concerns about rapidly rising commercial air conditioning costs are expected to drive up demand for solar glass in the near future. The rise of the automotive industry as a highly specialized application segment may increase demand for coated glass even further.
Coated Glass Market Regional Overview
North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa are the regional classification of the global coated glass market. The Asia-Pacific is expected to emerge the fastest and hold the biggest market share during the forecasted years. This expansion is linked to rising discretionary income, rapid economic growth, and advancement in the infrastructure and construction industries. Furthermore, demand for coated glass is expected to rise across the Asia-Pacific region, including auto manufacturing, fabrication, aviation, scientific research, and defensive effort. So because the Asia-Pacific region has the most glass product production plants, it is the dominant region. Furthermore, the production of fuel-efficient and compact vehicles is increasing, resulting in high demand for Coating Glasses. All of these factors are driving and dominating demand for coated glasses in the regional market.
Increased Global Solar Capacity Propels the Coated Glass Market
The global solar industry, particularly in infrastructural development, is expected to expand dramatically. Solar capabilities are expanding due to the depletion of clean energy resources, the regulatory environment, environmental issues, the decreasing cost of solar power systems, technological advancements, and rising electricity demand. The developments in the solar industry predict an increase in solar panel utilization, which may eventually affect the demand for coated glass. The glass on solar panels is critical because it acts as a barrier between the harsh outside elements and the photovoltaic solar cells. Coated solar panel glass is important because it has a direct impact on the operation and performance of photovoltaic systems.
Coated Glass Market Segmentation
The global coated glass market has been segmented by Acumen Research and Consulting based on type, and application. Based on the type, the market is divided into low-e glass, solar control panel, hard coated, and soft coated. Based on the application, the market separated into automotive, construction, aerospace & defense, sports & leisure, and others.
Coated Glass Market Players
Some key players covered global in the coated glass industry are AGC Inc., Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd, SCHOTT AG, China Glass Holding, Ltd, Taiwan Glass Ind. Corp, Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd, Sisecam Group, CEVITAL GROUP, Saint-Gobain S.A, Euro glass, Central Glass Co. Ltd., and Guardian Industries.
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Acclaimed songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sara Watkins' new album, Young In All The Wrong Ways, out July 1 on New West Records, sees her boldly stepping in to the role of frontwoman following the collaborative groups of Watkins Family Hour and the Platinum-selling, Grammy Award-winning Nickel Creek, which she first formed with her brother Sean Watkins and Chris Thile when she was just eight years old.
Easily her most cohesive and fully realized album of her solo career, it is also her most powerful, personal and revealing; she wrote or co-wrote each of the 10 songs – a first for her. Watkins calls the new collection "a breakup album with myself…" and writing and recording these ten intensely soul-baring songs was a means for her to process and mark the last couple years, which have been transformative.


Alexandria is a REIT that develops and operates urban office space, primarily for life science and technology campuses.
In June 1997, we completed an initial public offering of our common stock (the "Offering"). We issued 7,762,500 shares of our common stock in connection with the Offering (including shares issued in the related exercise of the underwriters' overallotment option) and raised $138.9 million, net of underwriting discounts and commissions, advisory fees and offering costs.
In May 1998, we sold 1,150,000 shares of our common stock to PaineWebber Incorporated for inclusion in the PaineWebber Equity Trust REIT Series I, a unit investment trust. We received aggregate proceeds from this transaction, net of underwriting discounts and commissions, advisory fees and offering costs, of approximately $32.7 million.
In July 2002, we sold 2,000,000 shares of our common stock. The shares were issued at a price of $41.0741 per share, resulting in aggregate proceeds of approximately $81.7 million (after deducting underwriting discounts and other offering costs).
In March 2005, we sold 1,437,500 shares of our common stock in an underwritten offering (including the shares issued upon exercise of the underwriter's over-allotment option). The shares were issued at a price of $62.51 per share, resulting in aggregate proceeds of approximately $89.1 million (after deducting underwriting discounts and other offering costs).
In June 2006, we sold 3,795,000 shares of our common stock in an underwritten offering (including the shares issued upon exercise of the underwriter's over- allotment option). The shares were issued at a price of $84.00 per share, resulting in aggregate proceeds of approximately $303.1 million (after deducting underwriting discounts and other offering costs).
In September 2006, we sold 2,500,000 shares of our common stock in an underwritten offering. The shares were issued at a price of $94.75 per share, resulting in aggregate proceeds of approximately $232.2 million (after deducting underwriting discounts and other offering costs).
In September 2007, we sold 2,000,000 shares of our common stock in an underwritten offering. The shares were issued at a price of $96.00 per share, resulting in aggregate proceeds of approximately $187 million (after deducting underwriting discounts and other offering costs). In October 2007, we sold 300,000 shares of our common stock in an exercise of the underwriters over-allotment option, resulting in aggregate proceeds of approximately $28 million.
In March 2008, we completed a public offering of 8,800,000 shares of our 7.00% series D cumulative convertible preferred stock. The shares were issued at a price of $25.00 per share, resulting in aggregate proceeds of approximately $213 million (after deducting underwriters discounts and other offering costs). In April 2008, we sold an additional 1,200,000 shares of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock in an exercise of the underwriters over-allotment option, resulting in aggregate proceeds of approximately $29 million (after deducting underwriters discounts and other offering costs). The proceeds from this offering were initially used to pay down outstanding borrowings on our unsecured line of credit. The dividends on our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock are cumulative and accrue from the date of original issuance. We pay dividends quarterly in arrears at an annual rate of $1.75 per share. Our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock has no stated maturity, is not subject to any sinking fund or mandatory redemption provisions and we are not allowed to redeem our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, except to preserve our status as a REIT. Investors in our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock generally have no voting rights. On or after April 20, 2013, we may, at our option, be able to cause some or all of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock to be automatically converted if the closing sale price per share of our common stock equals or exceeds 150% of the then-applicable conversion price of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock for at least 20 trading days in a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the trading day immediately prior to our issuance of a press release announcing the exercise of our conversion option. Holders of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, at their option, may, at any time and from time to time, convert some or all of their outstanding shares initially at a conversion rate of 0.2477 shares of common stock per $25.00 liquidation preference, which was equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $100.93 per share of common stock. The conversion rate for the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock is subject to adjustments for certain events, including, but not limited to certain cash dividends on our common stock in excess of $0.78 per share per quarter and dividends on our common stock payable in shares of our common stock. As of September 30, 2009, the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock had a conversion rate of approximately 0.2479 shares of common stock per $25.00 liquidation preference, which is equivalent to a conversion price of approximately $100.85 per share of common stock.
In March 2009, we sold 7,000,000 shares of our common stock in a follow-on offering. The shares were issued at a price of $38.25 per share, resulting in aggregate proceeds of approximately $254.6 million (after deducting underwriters discounts and other offering costs).
In September 2009, we sold 4,600,000 shares of our common stock in a follow-on offering (including 600,000 shares issued upon full exercise of the underwriters over-allotment option). The shares were issued at a price of $53.25 per share, resulting in aggregate proceeds of approximately $233.5 million (after deducting underwriters discounts and other offering costs).
In September 2010, we sold 5,175,000 shares of our common stock in a follow-on offering (including 675,000 shares issued upon full exercise of the underwriters over-allotment option). The shares were issued at a price of $69.25 per share, resulting in aggregate proceeds of approximately $342.3 million (after deducting underwriters discounts and other offering costs).
In May 2011, we sold 6,250,651 shares of our common stock in a follow-on offering (including 750,651 shares issued upon partial exercise of the underwriters over-allotment option). The shares were issued at a price of $75.50 per share, resulting in aggregate proceeds of approximately $451.5 million (after deducting underwriters discounts and other offering costs).
In May 2013, we sold approximately 7.6 million shares of our common stock in a secondary offering (including 1.0 million shares issued pursuant to the exercise in full of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares). The shares were issued at a price of $73.50 per share, resulting in aggregate net proceeds of approximately $535.5 million (after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions).
In December 2016, we sold an aggregate of 7.5 million shares of our common stock to settle our forward equity sales agreements executed in July 2016. Net proceeds, after issuance costs and underwriters discount, of $715.9 million were used to fund the acquisition of One Kendall Square located in East Cambridge, to lower net debt to Adjusted EBITDA by 0.3x, and to fund construction. In October 2016, we filed an ATM common stock offering program, which allows us to sell up to an aggregate of $600.0 million of our common stock. During the three months ended December 31, 2016, we sold an aggregate of 3.4 million shares of common stock for gross proceeds of $354.2 million, or $105.73 per share, and net proceeds of approximately $348.4 million.


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Q: Defining Javascript locales globally Javascript has some function for locale operations like localeCompare, toLocaleUpperCase etc...
Is it possible to define a global locale to be used by these functions instead of passing this variable each time.

A: There is no way to define it globally.
Wrapping with other custom functions and setting global variables that seamlessly passing argument may be solution.


If you have never used ExoClick's platform API this series of three blog posts will show you how to fetch and update data from our platform to help you analyse and optimise and automate campaigns, utilising examples from this spreadsheet which you must copy to your Google Drive. The aim is for you as an advertiser to use the examples to get you started using the API and then later, when you feel more confident you can start creating your own examples and tasks.
Fig 2. Script code – Texts in brown explain what each part of the code does.
In part 1 of this series we will show you a Data Collection example. This allows you to filter the cost of your spend per country. The purpose is to help you see how your top 10 countries are performing in order to optimise your campaign in those GEOs. Or analyse the bottom 10 countries so you can block underperforming countries. This way you can see which of those countries are more profitable for your campaign.
In order to use ExoClick's API you must set a Session Token. To set a token, you must have a valid account with the required username and password. The API Token creation is available from the API tab within the Admin Panel.
Copy the spread sheet to your personal Google Drive and open the sheet. Here you will see that you can fetch a campaigns data for impressions, CTR and cost: filtered by country.
Add the CID in the campaign field. This will allow the system to identify which campaign you want to request and pull the data from.
Additionally, you can select how many countries you wish to pull data from and display by inserting a number value in the Limit field, the spreadsheet says 10 for 10 countries but you can change this value for however many countries you wish to get data from..
Then simply click on the Generate Data button on the spreadsheet and the data will be displayed.
Do you have an idea for this Data Collection example that could be used for another type of filtering? Why not email us at help@exoclick.com. Please put as the subject email title: API Ideas.


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Николай Михельсон:
 Михельсон, Николай Густавович (1894—1938) — советский специалист в области авиации и авиапромышленности.
 Михельсон, Николай Михайлович (1883—1963) — челюстно-лицевой хирург, доктор медицинских наук, профессор, лауреат Сталинской премии.
 Михельсон, Николай Николаевич (1895—1963) — советский военачальник, генерал-лейтенант артиллерии.
 Михельсон, Николай Семёнович (1873—1955) — советский математик, профессор, доктор технических наук.


EU Food Chain Legislation Expert with over 30 years' experience in product development and regulatory affairs related to the food chain. Areas of expertise include: extensive knowledge of EU regulations and EFSA guidelines, construction of regulatory strategies for successful market entry, preparation of data audits and GAP analyses, strategic advice at early product development and support for product labelling and marketing options.
Early career spent as a veterinary surgeon, tutoring in finance and marketing for the Open University Business School and various technical and commercial roles concerning the supply of additives to the feed industry.
In 2000, founded Regulatory Affairs Consultancy - Pen & Tec Consulting - whose mission is to provide customised and cost-effective regulatory solutions to organisations seeking access to the EU market for food and feed ingredients, additives and supplements.
Mccartney, E. (2014). Regulation of Eu Probiotics Legislative Approaches to Live Micro-organisms Used in Foods. Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, 25, 6.
2011 Annual Management Forum Seminar, 12 -13 December 2011, London UK. A Regulatory Update on Animal Feed and Feed Additives in the EU. Dr Elinor McCartney.
2011 International Conference on Responsible Use of Antibiotics in Animals, 14 -16 November 2011, Egmond Aan Zee, The Netherlands. EU Regulation of Feed and Feed Additives-strategi C Opportunities for Antibiotic Alternatives. Dr Elinor McCartney.
2011 International Union of Microbiological Societies Congress, XIII International Congress of Bacteriology and Applied Microbiology, 6 – 10 September 2011, Sapporo, Japan. Improved Zootechnical Performance of Weaned Piglets Using the Probiotic Strain Clostridium Butyricum MIYAIRI 588. Koji Uno, Motomichi Takahashi, Marta Gracia, Carlos Millán, Miroslava Piskoriková, Joaquin Morales, Carlos Piñeiro, Spyridon Kritas, Enric Esteve-Garcia, Kaoruko Yuge, Shusuke Nakanishi, Kentaro Oka, Elinor McCartney, Shigeru Kamiya.
2011 International Union of Microbiological Societies Congress, XIII International Congress of Bacteriology and Applied Microbiology, 6 - 10 September 2011, Sapporo, Japan. Efficacy of the Probiotic Strain Clostridium Butyricum MIYAIRI 588 on Broiler Zootechnical Performance and Prevention of Necrotic Enteritis Under EU Conditions. Motomichi Takahashi, Marta Gracia, Pedro Medel, Enric Esteve-Garcia, Borja Vilá, Maria Francesch, Miroslava Piskoriková, Kaoruko Yuge, Shusuke Nakanishi, Kentaro Oka, Koji Uno, Elinor McCartney, Shigeru Kamiya.
2011 International Scientific Conference on Probiotics & Prebiotics, 13-15 June 2011 Kosice, Slovakia. Approval of Probiotics in the European Union. Dr Elinor McCartney .
2010 International Scientific Conference on Probiotics & Prebiotics, 15 -17 June 2010 Kosice, Slovakia. How to Register Probiotics as Feed Additives in the EU. Dr Elinor McCartney.
2010 International Scientific Conference on Probiotics & Prebiotics, 15-17 June 2010 Kosice, Slovakia.Character Isation and Safety of Probiotics– What EFSA Wants. Elinor McCartney, Motomichi Takahashi, Shusuke Nakanishi, Marina Schlieper.
2010 International Scientific Conference on Probiotics & Prebiotics, 15-17June 2010 Kosice, Slovakia. Efficacy of Bacillus Subtilis C -3102 Spores in Weaned Pigs. S. Kritas, E. Petridou, G.Valergekis, P. Fortomaris,E. McCartney, T Marubashi.
2009 Asian Pig Veterinary Society 4th Annual Congress, 26-28 October 2009, Tsukuba, Japan. Efficacy of the Thermo -Tolerant Probiotic, Calsporin® in Weaned Piglets. S. Kritas, E. Petridou, E. Siganidou, P. Fortomaris, G. Valergakis, E. McCartney, P. Kürti, T. Marubashi.


I was eating breakfast with my 10-year-old Granddaughter and I asked her,"What day is tomorrow?".
Without skipping a beat she said, "It's President's Day!".
She's smart, so I asked her "What does President's Day mean?".
She replied, "President's Day is when President Obama steps out of the White House, and if he sees his shadow, we have 4 more years of his Bull S--t."
You know, it hurts when hot coffee spurts out your nose!


Building your own personal art tribe is work but in the end it's your tribe and yours exclusively. This is an ongoing process that can and will need to be repeated in various ways. This week I want to challenge you to think of ways to get in front of an audience that is suited for you. Building a mailing list is about having the right audience., it's not about having a list of 1000 but rather having a list that it targeted. Yes, you can grab some people from social media but are they really the ones who will buy your work? Possibly but it shouldn't be your main or only way to build your list. It's probably the easiest way but in the end, will they be the right ones? A list of more than 1000 would be great but if they are only slightly engaged, they really aren't worth their emails. You need to do more than just put your subscribe button on a website or Facebook. Think about actually getting in front of an audience and engaging with them. They will be ones who will most likely support you over the years. Sitting on the couch and waiting for the subscribe button to be pushed won't get you very far.
So where to begin? Do you have an idea of who should be in your audience? Let's say, for example, that you paint florals, who do you think might be interested in your work? How about a garden club? There are certainly lots of those around looking for a guest speaker and I bet you offered to do a demo that you would be welcomed. Think of all those garden lovers watching you paint flowers! Wouldn't want them on your mailing list, would you? Plus the added bonus of them being engaged in the process and meeting you in person. I'd say that is a win/win situation. Just remember to gather the emails.
1. Start a list of who you think should be in your art tribe (this will be an ongoing and evolving list as you grow and change as an artist).
I see too many artists who think that their tribe will just show up. It won't. The time you put into this will be worth it. No one else can do it. Remember it's your career and no one cares that you succeed as much as you do.
For expert help with your art marketing needs, contact Kelley Sanford, Artist BFF and see a list of my services, visit my website.
Check our monthly Art Muse Contest. Great cash prizes, opportunities for gallery representation and exhibition plus other cool prizes.


Get those unique Christmas gifts!
A great opportnity to get into the Christmas spirit and search out those extra stocking fillers or just treat yourself! So come along and browse the many festive stalls in this amazing church. Tea & cake with music too will be available.


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How to get hired, according to three firm owners
What do architecture firms really look for in a new hire? What should your resume look like? And what about networking?
There are lots of articles on job hunting for new grads. We went straight to the source. In a recent webinar, students and new grads asked three experienced architects—Gabrielle Bullock, FAIA, IIDA, NOMA, LEED AP, Principal and Director of Global Diversity at Perkins+Will in Los Angeles; Tammy Eagle Bull, FAIA, NCARB, AICAE, President of Encompass Architects in Lincoln, Nebraska; and Guy Geier, FAIA, FIIDA, LEED AP, Managing Partner at FXCollaborative in New York—for their insights on the interviewing and hiring process. Here are a few of their responses.
Q: What do you look for when looking through resumes and cover letters? How can I make my resume and portfolio interesting? Should I consider a graphic-centric resume instead of a traditional textual resume?
Geier prefers text-centric resumes that are well composed, have no typos, and have the firm's name and individual names spelled correctly. "Portfolios, on the other hand, should be mostly strong graphics—plans, elevations, sections, perspectives, computer, and hand drawn," he says. "Model photographs are great as well. Text should be minimized, as most people don't read it anyway. Just include the basic facts that support the concept."
And what about cover letters? "The purpose of the cover letter is to show why you are interested in that particular firm. The purpose of the resume is to show your qualifications. If both are well done, you should get an interview and that is the opportunity to show your personality and other qualities," Eagle Bull says. "If I see a cover letter and it's obviously a boilerplate text with nothing specifically directed at my firm, I'm not very interested in the applicant, regardless of their resume. If the cover letter talks about our firm and why the applicant is interested and how they will fit in, I am very interested in them, again regardless of resume. So do your research and write a good, specific and thoughtful cover letter."
Q: What types of questions should applicants ask during the interview?
First, it's good to know what NOT to ask: Basic questions about the firm you should already know. "Job applicants should be researching the firm," says Eagle Bull. By knowing a lot about the firm, the principals, and the kind of work they do, applicants should be able to come armed with detailed questions about the type of projects they will be expected to work on, the specific tasks they'll be doing right away, travel expectations, etc. "Ask pointed questions about the firm you're hoping to work for, because that shows that it's the right fit rather than you're just out there looking for any job."
Indeed, ask questions that help you understand what life and a career are like at the firm, such as these suggested by Bullock: "How is feedback delivered? Can you describe the culture of the firm? Can you explain how the teams work?"
"You're interviewing the firm the same way they're interviewing you," Bullock adds. "Look at their firm structure and the people in leadership positions. Not every firm is right for every candidate, so it's important to ask yourself if you can see yourself there."
Q: Is it best to work at a large or small firm right out of college?
You can get good experience at either, says Eagle Bull, noting that many large firms feel like small firms. "I don't think it matters as much about the size of the firm as it does the culture of the firm."
Geier agrees: "The experiences you can get as a new graduate can be tremendous at all kinds of firms if you take advantage of what opportunities are before you."
Eagle Bull also recommends getting a variety of experience the first five to 10 years out of school to see what's best for you.
Q: How do you answer the question "Tell me about yourself?"
This is a "gotcha" question, Bullock says, but if asked, she recommends talking about what makes you tick, what drives you in the field, and why you want to work there. "Turn it around to a question highlighting your best and most valuable attributes as you see it and what makes you excited."
Q: Networking is awkward. How does one do it effectively?
Networking is one of the hardest things to do, Eagle Bull acknowledges. She finds she has the most success when she's able to connect to a person on a professional level and when she doesn't go into it with a script or preconceived notions. Connect on a person-to-person level and establish that real-life connection; then things will naturally flow. "Just try to be yourself," she advises. "Be interested in the person, and things will flow."
Q: How much weight is given to software experience in the hiring process? Do you consider hiring applicants without experience with Revit or your firm's preferred software?
"While we provide ongoing training for a wide range of software, the more a candidate already knows, the better," Geier says. "We like staff that can hit the ground running. Revit is extremely important, but we will consider applicants that do not have it, depending on the position they are filling."
Geier says that along with Revit, other important software programs that applicants to his firm should have experience with are AutoCad, 3Dstudio Max, Rhino, Grasshopper, V-Ray, SketchUp, Photoshop, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
Q: What type of qualities and skills help young candidates stand out the most? What are employers looking for when they are hiring entry-level architects?
A friendly and open personality, a willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities are some of the attributes that catch Eagle Bull's attention. "We look for people who are looking to make a difference through design," she says. "Entry-level architects need to show that they can contribute from the start, even if they have some training to do. Being willing to work on all aspects of a project so you can be billable and useful even if you can't contribute on REVIT initially. This will show that you can be productive while you are training. Many new graduates feel that certain tasks are beneath them since they have a degree. So showing that you are willing and able to help the team, project, and firm in other ways is a bonus."
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