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The ACT is an entrance exam that many colleges use as part of their admissions process. The ACT is made up of four academic categories: Mathematics, Reading, English, and Science, as well as an optional Writing portion. Scored on a scale of 1 to 36, the ACT has 215 questions that need to be answered in 2 hours and 55 minutes.
A 21 ACT score is a little bit better than the average score of 20.8. Because of this, a 21 is a commonly accepted score at many schools, but it may not make you competitive at selective schools.
Looking at this from another angle, a score of 21 puts you at the 50th percentile, meaning you scored higher than 50% of test takers — which is certainly something to be proud of. It also means that 50% of test takers scored higher, too, putting you in a bit of a limbo where you're almost competitive, but not quite.
A decent number of colleges will consider an application featuring a 21 on the ACT and we've compiled a list of these schools below. While a standardized test is only one part of the application, these institutions have a history of accepting students who earn a 21.
If you have time and the ability to retake the ACT, it's worth putting in a bit more effort to increase the competitiveness of your application. ACT score reports come with a breakdown of the tests four subject areas, so take a closer look at which subjects need improvement and devote extra study time to them. Remember that the essay portion of the exam doesn't get factored into the overall score so budget more study time for the other sections.
Before the retake date, practice a few test-taking strategies. For example, the ACT doesn't penalize you for a wrong answer, so work on eliminating incorrect multiple choice options to make an educated guess. Remember, if you get stuck on any question, don't spend too much time dwelling on it. Instead, move on to other questions that are quicker to answer and take a second pass at more difficult ones if there's time.
For seniors, there are typically dates available to retake the test during the fall semester, but it may or may not be in time for earlier college application deadlines. If there isn't time, focus on amping up the rest of your application. College admission offices look at applications as a whole and your ACT score is just a single component. Consult your college counselor for advice on composing a well crafted personal essay, and be sure to continue devoting proper study time to all classes to maintain a good GPA. With an ACT score of 21, a quality application to go along with it might be all you need!
A 21 SAT score is equivalent to earning between a 1060 to 1090 on the SAT. While the score you earn on one test may not be what you'd earn on the other, it may be an indication.
If the ACT doesn't seem to be working for your test-taking style, it may be worthwhile to take a practice SAT to see your potential score. The tests require different types of time management, tools, and even have different content.
Scholarships earned for your ACT or SAT, or based on your GPA, are typically referred to as merit scholarships or merit aid. A 21 ACT score isn't likely to earn you much merit aid, but there are plenty of other types of scholarships you can earn outside of those for merit. Start searching today for scholarships based on your location, life circumstances, passions, extracurriculars, and more.
A 21 ACT score puts you right at the national average, making you eligible to apply to a number of schools. It offers you a slight competitive edge, but won't make you competitive for most selective schools.
With a 21 ACT score, you're eligible to apply to a number of schools and, among your Target institutions, you can include California State University-Fullerton, Montclair State University, and Eastern Michigan University. Remember that your ACT is only a portion of what colleges consider when evaluating students, so be sure to align your GPA and write a compelling personal statement.
A 21 ACT score likely won't earn you much merit aid, but there are numerous other types of scholarships you can apply for, including those for location, life circumstances, extracurriculars, and more. Start applying today to build up a nest egg that will offset the cost of college tuition!
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Mozambique Key Message Update: Drought and conflict drive an atypically early start of the lean season, September 2020
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Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes persist in the conflict-affected areas of Cabo Delgado and across the drought-affected areas in southern Mozambique. Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes are expected to start emerging in October in southern Tete and northern Manica provinces as household food stocks deplete. According to the National Institute of Disaster Management (INGC), conflict in Cabo Delgado and the central region has internally displaced approximately 368,000 people. Cholera and acute watery diarrhea outbreaks are also exacerbating the crisis in Cabo Delgado. Around 600 health care workers have fled due to insecurity, and 25 health facilities have closed, limiting healthcare access and exacerbating acute malnutrition, especially in children.
As of September 29, 2020, Mozambique has a 6.3 percent test positivity rate, and 8,556 confirmed COVID-19 cases. On September 7, the government declared an indefinite national state of public calamity and declared a Red Alert, the highest level of INGC's disaster alert levels. Despite some relaxation in COVID-19 control measures, the most vulnerable households, especially in urban and peri-urban areas, continue to have difficulty obtaining sufficient food and income and are likely in Crisis (IPC Phase 3). The National Institute of Social Action is registering the most vulnerable households in large urban areas and beginning to expand social programs and distribute cash and food with the support of partners.
Following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Magude district in Maputo province in the early August and Angónia district in Tete province in September, the National Directorate for Livestock Development (DNDP) banned the movement of livestock and their related products from the affected and neighboring districts. However, DNDP recently authorized the slaughter of cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs in slaughterhouses in the districts of Magude and Manhiça in Maputo province and Angónia district in Tete province. This measure could slow the increase in final sale prices, primarily beef, particularly in urban areas.
In August 2020, maize grain prices increased by 9-37 percent compared to July across most monitored markets, except in Changara, Maputo, and Massinga, where maize grain prices remained relatively stable. Across monitored markets, maize grain prices were 20-43 percent above the five-year average and generally following seasonal trends. As parts of the country are experiencing atypically early lean season conditions, maize grain prices are increasing, particularly in areas affected by shocks where many poor households are already dependant on market food purchases. Maize meal and rice prices have remained stable in most monitored markets.
According to international and national forecasts, the start of the 2020/21 rainy season will most likely begin in October. Average to above-average cumulative rainfall is forecast through December 2020, except in Cabo Delgado province, eastern Nampula province, and northeastern Niassa province, where near average cumulative rainfall is expected. From December 2020 to March 2021, there is an increased likelihood for average to above-average rainfall across the country, and a near-average number of cyclones strikes.
Famine Early Warning System Network
Southern Africa: Drought - 2018-2022
WFP Mozambique Country Brief, December 2021
Mozambique Food Security Outlook Update, December 2021
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Mozambique: Acute Food Insecurity Situation November 2021 - March 2022 and Projection for April - September 2022 [EN/PT]

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Q: Create a javascript msgbox (YES/NO) and get results in code-behind Is it possible to create a (yes/no) javascript messagebox from code-behind, and also retrieve the return values?
I would like to set the content of a session object based on the client Yes/No.
The idea is to use this approach for redirecting iphone clients from my default web page.

"Do you want to go the iphone version of this site?"
--YES Redirect to "iphone" default page, and set a session object to avoid asking this question again if default page is requested again
  within the lifespan of the session object.
--NO Set a session object to avoid asking this question again if default page is requested again within the lifespan of the session
  object.

A: Just display the message and set an appropiate cookie. Then make your server-side react to the cookie and render the selected version of the site.
http://www.htmlite.com/JS006.php - Javascript Confirm popup
http://www.w3schools.com/js/js_cookies.asp - Javascript cookies

A: Or you could stash the value in a hidden field and read it on the server side.
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OP Comment:

I would like to set the content of a session object based on the client Yes/No.

Either way you look at it, if he wants to set this value in session, he has to go back to the server.

A: In Code behind on FormLoad or wherever it best suits your needs, you would just have to set your button's OnClientClick as follows:
    button.OnClientClick = "IphoneVersion()";

In Markup create a function in javascript as follows:
function IphoneVersion() {
        if (confirm('Do you want to go the iphone version of this site?')) {
            //set hidden value here            }
        else { //don't set hidden value }
    }

You can set your Hidden control value to yes/no text and refer to it behind code or you can redirect in the function itself.
That will do it!

A: Try something like this:
confirmSomething = function(){
    __doPostBack("<%=Button1.ClientID%>", confirm("Are you sure?"));
}

<asp:Button ID="Button1" runat="server" OnClientClick="confirmSomething();" />

Code-behind:
protected override void RaisePostBackEvent(IPostBackEventHandler source, string eventArgument)
{
    bool conf = bool.Parse(eventArgument);
}

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Blue pictures are by locals, red by tourists.
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The Cherry Barn is located in a 400 acre working farm, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The venue is set in the High Weald and is only a seven-minute drive from the medieval town of Rye and a short stroll from the Norman church in Peasmarsh. The Cherry Barn, with its backdrop of orchards and farmland, is a stunning rural retreat for any wedding or event, but is within easy reach of London.
The Cherry Barn is a beautiful, restored 17th century barn.
The original traditional oak-framed barn has been fitted with full-height glass doors and windows that overlook the orchard and give extensive views of the surrounding countryside. The Cherry Barn is truly a blank canvas where couples can make it their own.
They offer exclusive 48-hour hire periods and can seat up to 150 guests comfortably. The Cherry Barn is licensed for weddings but for those wanting a religious ceremony, the Norman church of St Peter and St Paul in Peasmarsh is only a short stroll away. Their oak framed gazebo means they can also offer outdoor ceremonies.
The Cherry Barn still have two weekends available for the summer of 2019; the weekend of the 1st of June, and the weekend of the 24th of August.
This is a beautiful wedding venue with stunning views.
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Join us for the 2011 Historic Thousands on Jones St., which will be held Saturday, February 12 beginning at 9:30 AM.
If you believe in justice for people not corporations; if you believe in good jobs and workers rights; if you believe in equal protection under the law is the foundation on which our country stands, then come out for HKonJ!
This is a time when we must say, 'Forward, ever. Backward, never," Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, president of the North Carolina chapter of the NAACP.
The NC State AFL-CIO is proud to be a founding partner of HKonJ. We urge readers to download the flyer for the 2011 rally and march to learn more about our agenda.


Lately, it might seem like your body has a mind of its own. (And maybe it does!) See what's up — and what's next — with our week-by-week guide.
It may seem strange, but your pregnancy journey begins before your baby even is conceived.
The first week of pregnancy actually begins with the start of your last menstrual period. Why? It's hard to pinpoint exactly when your egg becomes fertilized, but the date of your last cycle is a more accurate starting point. Your doctor will calculate your due date by counting 40 weeks from the start of your last menstrual period.
It's called the Gestational Age, and it's how most doctors measure pregnancies. Because ovulation and conception take place about two weeks after your period begins, your baby's Foetus Age (which begins when your egg is fertilized) will be two weeks less than his Gestational Age. So, when you're 8 weeks pregnant, your baby's fetal age is 6 weeks.
During preconception, your body is preparing for your baby — in fact, it's been preparing every month since puberty. During every period, your uterus has shed its lining. That creates a new lining that's rich in blood vessels to house and nourish a developing baby. Now it's setting the stage for the nine months ahead.
Supplement your balanced diet with daily multivitamins or prenatal vitamins or a maternal milk supplement that include folic acid and other essentials minerals and vitamins needed for pregnancy. Folic acid, which is found naturally in lentils, dried beans, peas, and whole-grain breads, has been shown to help prevent early pregnancy birth defects. Talk with your doctor (Obstetrician and/or Gynecologist) about prenatal vitamins if you haven't already.
Establish healthy habits in nutrition and exercise.
Address any medical conditions. If you're taking prescription medications, you may want to consult your doctor.
Avoid smoking and alcohol, and limit caffeine to about one tall coffee a day.
Many women make a preconception appointment with their family doctor or OB-GYN. This can help you make sure your body is ready for pregnancy. It's also a great opportunity to ask questions or talk about any special concerns you might have.
Be sure to eat a healthy, balanced diet comprising a variety of foods. During the course of your pregnancy, you would need additional folic acid, iron and calcium. Speak to your doctor about prenatal supplements that is suitable for you.
Pregnancy puts extra physical demands on your body. So being physically fit beforehand can help get you and your baby off to a good start.
Exercises that focus on muscles in your lower back and stomach are particularly good in preparing for pregnancy.
If you are able to exercise a minimum of 20 minutes a day three to four days a week, you probably will notice significant health benefits.
Many women are concerned about weight gain during pregnancy. Remember that gaining weight is a natural, normal part of being pregnant. Your doctor probably will suggest a weight gain that is best for you. See the weight-gain chart for an example.
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All Stars Project of Dallas Honors HilltopSecurities for Commitment to Developing Dallas' Inner-City Youth
The All Stars Project of Dallas presented HilltopSecurities with the Nothing Can Stop Us, We're All the Way Up Award in recognition of the firm's commitment to developing Dallas' inner-city youth.
The organization presented the award at its annual Developing Dallas Youth Benefit on Monday, April 16, in Dallas, Texas. The evening's proceeds benefit the All Stars Project of Dallas' leadership programs: the All Stars Talent Show Network, the Development School for Youth and Cops & Kids. HilltopSecurities also served as one of the event's leadership sponsors.
"Dallas has been our base of operations for more than 70 years. In that time, the city and its residents have played an important part in the growth and success of our company," said HilltopSecurities Chief Human Resources Officer Shawn Ward. "Because of this, we make it a point to support local charities, schools and organizations that invest in the future of Dallas and its people."
The education and development of Dallas' youth has long been a focus for HilltopSecurities. Through its internship program, the firm has participated in the All Stars Project's core program, the Development School for Youth (DSY). DSY partners with local business leaders to coordinate afterschool development workshops and internships to train young people (ages 16 to 21) to perform as professionals.
HilltopSecurities recently hosted the program's participants for an active listening training program at its headquarters and, in the past two years, has hired five summer interns through DSY. The firm plans to hire three more this summer. HilltopSecurities' internship program has also worked with the Mayor's Intern Fellows Program of Dallas, the Leadership Experience and Employment Program and the Urban Fellows Summer Internship Program.
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Hilltop Holdings VP, Marketing Manager Katherine Blachly; HTS Wealth Management SVP, Regional Director Steve Jones; HTS Chief Human Resources Officer Shawn Ward; HTS President and COO Bob Peterson, Hilltop Holdings Talent Acquisition Manager Hannah Taylor; HTS Head of Clearing Lana Calton; and HTS Chairman and CEO Hill A. Feinberg at the Developing Dallas Youth Benefit.
About Hilltop Securities Inc.
Hilltop Securities Inc., a member of NYSE, FINRA and SIPC, delivers forthright advice and tailored solutions to municipal issuers, institutions, broker-dealers and individuals. The financial services firm and registered investment adviser is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices across the United States. Areas of focus include public finance; municipal and taxable fixed income underwriting, sales and trading; equity and portfolio trading; retail brokerage services; securities clearing; structured finance; and securities lending. A wholly owned subsidiary of Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTH), HilltopSecurities' affiliates include Hilltop Securities Independent Network Inc., PlainsCapital Bank, PrimeLending and National Lloyds Corporation.
About All Stars Project of Dallas
The All Stars Project of Dallas brings development and opportunity to youth in West and South Dallas who are left out of the city's current wave of growth. All Stars works on multiple levels, investing in intensive door-to-door community outreach to grow the All Stars Talent Show Network and the Development School for Youth; collaborating with nonprofits as part of The School Zone; and partnering with Southern Methodist University's Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development to foster new conversations among thought leaders and policy makers. To learn more, visit www.allstars.org/dallas.


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Bangerz est le cinquième album studio de Miley Cyrus. Il est basé sur la synthpop, le R&B, la pop et la dance. L'album est sorti le 30 septembre 2013 sous le label RCA Records et s'est hissé directement en tête des charts, faisant de Miley Cyrus la première artiste âgée de moins de 21 ans ayant classé cinq albums numéro 1 dans le classement Billboard 200 .

Le premier morceau issu de l'album, c'est-à-dire We Can't Stop, a été produit par Mike Will Made It et a été écrit par Timothy Thomas, Theron Thomas et Michael William. L'album a été suivi d'une tournée mondiale. Un extrait de la chanson Wrecking Ball a été dévoilé sur la iHeart Radio par Miley Cyrus elle-même.

Le 6 août, après avoir "obtenu" 13 millions de "followers" sur Twitter, Miley dévoile le nom de l'album. Elle a également dévoilé un extrait de la chanson 23, chanson qui sera sur l'album de Mike Will Made it ; Wiz Khalifa et Juicy J sont également sur le morceau.

Le 9 septembre, Miley annonce que si ses fans arrivent à battre de nouveau le record de vues sur Youtube pour son nouveau clip, elle dévoilera la liste des titres de son album.

Le 10 septembre, le clip de Wrecking Ball bat le record du nombre de vues en 24h, avec 19,3 millions (1 039 807 623 vues au 6 octobre 2019). Elle bat donc le précédent record détenu par We Can't Stop et Best Song Ever des One Direction. Par la suite, elle dévoile tous les titres de son album via son compte twitter.

Bangerz est le deuxième album par une artiste féminine le plus vendu en 2013, derrière l'album Prism par l'artiste américaine Katy Perry.

Historique et développement

En 2012, Cyrus a annoncé ses plans de se concentrer sur sa carrière d'actrice, en mettant sa carrière de chanteuse de côté. Cette même année, elle est apparue dans les films LOL USA et Mademoiselle Détective. Elle a aussi prêté sa voix au long métrage Hôtel Transylvanie, mais a abandonné le projet de relance de sa carrière musicale. En janvier 2013, Cyrus a mis fin à son contrat d'enregistrement avec Hollywood Records, sous lequel elle a réalisé les albums Meet Miley Cyrus (2007), Breakout (2008), Can't Be Tamed (2010), et The Time of Our Lives (2009). Plus tard dans le mois, elle a signé un contrat d'enregistrement avec RCA Records. En mars, elle a confirmé que son cinquième  album de studio serait sorti d'ici la fin de 2013.

Cyrus a déclaré qu'elle "a tout recommencé" comme une artiste après la fin de ses contrats professionnels précédents, qui, elle, les a sentis "effrayé" par son image publique en évolution. Elle décide de changer complètement de style en se coupant ses longs cheveux châtains en faveur d'une coupe très courte et blonde, et déclare qu'elle ne s'était jamais "senti aussi 'elle-même' de toute sa vie" et que "ça a vraiment changé sa vie". Dans une interview, elle a déclaré qu'elle considère Bangerz comme son premier album, désapprouvant ses projets précédents sortis pendant la production d'Hannah Montana. En enregistrant l'album alors non-intitulé, Cyrus a eu l'intention de produire un travail "très adulte et sexy".

Elle a décrit sa musique comme "le hip-hop sale du sud" et l'union des genres hip-hop et country qu'elle a senti être "un bon hybride". Pour réaliser ce son, Cyrus a travaillé avec des producteurs de hip-hop divers incluant Mike Will Made It, Mac Miller, Pharrell Williams et Tyler, The Creator dans des villes incluant Atlanta, Géorgie. Ils l'ont aidée à incorporer des éléments de musique de hip-hop dans le projet, que Cyrus a reconnu avoir abouti "à un son vraiment différent". Cyrus a déclaré que son projet "fera taire tout le monde", et a comparé, plus tard, son album à Bad (1987) par Michael Jackson, dans le fait que "les gens l'écoutent toujours car il est tellement génial ". Elle a aussi exprimé son désir "de mettre une nouvelle norme pour la musique pop". Le Producteur Sean Garrett a qualifié l'album "d'amusant et excitant" et a avoué qu'une collaboration avec Britney Spears sera présente la liste des titres finale. Mike Will Made It a expliqué que le titre de l'album a été décidé après qu'il eut remarqué que "l'album entier est explosif". Cyrus a mentionné, plus tard, des plans pour un album acoustique, qui est provisoirement prévu pour être sorti à la fin de 2014.

Genèse de l'album

Bangerz est principalement un album pop, qui intègre aussi des éléments hip-hop, synthpop et la musique country. Pendant une interview lors du Ellen DeGeneres Show, le 10 octobre, l'hôte Ellen DeGeneres a demandé à Cyrus si l'album a été inspiré par sa relation avec Liam Hemsworth, auquel elle a répondu « l'album entier est une histoire à propos de cela et c'est pourquoi il débute avec « Adore You » et se termine avec « Someone Else » [...] »

L'album est composé de 13 pistes (16 pour la version deluxe), et débute avec la ballade pop "Adore You", qui adresse lyriquement à un amant par des paroles incluant "Nous sommes faits pour nous marier". Nick Catucci de  Entertainment Weekly déclare que la piste permet à Cyrus de présenter ses capacités vocales. L'album se poursuit avec "We Can't Stop" qui est un midtempo pop, R&B, et dance  discutant lyriquement les événements d'une fête. Mikael Wood de Los Angeles Times défini la chanson comme « le hurlement rebelle le plus calme et le plus clairvoyant depuis  de Janet Jackson. » « SMS (Bangerz) » est la troisième chanson de l'album en featuring avec Britney Spears, qui apparait dans le deuxième couplet.

« 4x4 », en featuring avec l'artiste hip-hop Nelly, discute lyriquement l'histoire « d'un rebelle féminin » cherchant une caution pour son partenaire. Des éléments de musique country sont présents dans toute la chanson. « My Darlin' » en featuring avec Future; les capacités vocales de Cyrus sur cette chanson ont été complimentées. « Wrecking Ball » est une balade synthpop dont les paroles d'une relation amoureuse brisée étaient, d'après ce qu'on dit, en rapport avec sa relation passé avec l'acteur Liam Hemsworth.

La septième piste « Love Money Party », en featuring avec Big Sean, est une piste hip-hop sur laquelle nous pouvons entendre Cyrus et Big Sean rapper. Jason Lipshutz de Billboard a noté que Cyrus apparait plus à l'aise avec le rap dans cette chanson que sur le single de Mike Will Made It, "23". "Get It Right" est "une brise élégante" incluant des sifflement et une guitare. Il a été décrit comme rappelant  "Twisted" par Usher et "Kickin' In" par Adam Lambert. Il se trouve que ces trois chansons ont été produites par Pharrell Williams. Cyrus a déclaré que "Drive" raconte l'histoire d'une personne "ayant besoin de quitter quelqu'un, mais ne voulant pas vraiment complètement se couper de la relation." Selon les médias, cette chanson parlerait encore de sa relation avec Liam Hemsworth. la dixième piste "FU" en featuring avec French Montana est selon Catucci, un mélange "du style d'Adele et d'un couplet de French Montana sur du dubstep". Il a continué à décrire "Do My Thang" comme une "piste dance qui déchire". "Maybe You're Right" incorpore une instrumentation de tambour avec "des allusions d'influence évangile" et a été aussi suspecté de parlé de Liam Hemsworth. la treizième et dernière piste "Someone Else" combine du hip-hop et des styles synthpop et discute lyriquement de l'image publique en évolution de Cyrus.

Singles

We Can't Stop est le premier extrait de cet album. La chanson a été écrite par Mike Will Made It, Pierre Ramon Slaughter, Timothy Thomas, Theron Thomas, Douglas Davis et Ricky Walters. La production a été assurée par Mike Will Made It.
C'est une chanson pop, R&B. Les paroles traitent d'une soirée entre amis. Le titre fait ses débuts à la quarantième position du Billboard Pop Songs Chart, une semaine avant la date officielle du lancement en radio. Le titre s'est vendu à  la semaine de sa sortie, ce qui lui a valu la troisième position du classement Billboard Hot 100 Digital et la onzième position du Hot 100. Plus tard, la chanson obtient son plus haut pic dans le classement à la troisième position, et encore plus tard, la deuxième position. Lors de la semaine de sortie du vidéo-clip,  du titre se sont vendus. We Can't Stop est alors devenu le troisième titre de Miley à obtenir la meilleure position au Hot 100 après Party in the U.S.A., numéro deux, et The Climb, c'est aussi devenu son septième Top 10.

Wrecking Ball est le second single de l'album sortie le 25 août 2013. Les critiques ont bien accueilli le changement d'allure par rapport à "We Can't Stop", mais ont été plus critiques sur sa production globale. Le single s'est placé numéro un sur le Billboard Hot 100, devenant son premier numéro un aux États-Unis. Il s'est, de plus, placé numéro un dans une vingtaine de charts internationals et s'est placé numéro deux en Australie et en Nouvelle-Zélande. Un clip-vidéo d'accompagnement réalisé par Terry Richardson est sortie le 9 septembre 2013 et a attiré l'attention des médias car il présente Miley nue. Avec 19,3 millions de vues en 24 heures, il bat le record Vevo de la vidéo la plus vue en vingt-quatre heures et est de plus devenu la vidéo la plus rapide à atteindre 100 millions de vues, en ayant 100 millions de vue en seulement six jours. Le 4 décembre, le single est retourné à la première position du Billboard Hot 100 avec l'aide d'une parodie sur Chatroulette et est devenu le plus grand écart entre deux numéro un dans l'histoire de Billboard. Plus tard dans ce mois, les clips-vidéos de « Wrecking Ball » et « We Can't Stop » ont été annoncés comme les deux vidéos les plus consultées sur Vevo en 2013.

Adore You a été choisi comme troisième single de Bangerz; il a été envoyé aux stations de radio contemporaines le 17 décembre 2013. Il a reçu des critiques généralement positives, bien qu'ils aient critiqué l'utilisation d'Auto-Tune. le vidéo-clip d'accompagnement a fuité le 25 décembre et est officiellement sortie le 26 décembre. Le clip présente Cyrus posant suggestivement dans un lit et  dans une baignoire et est parsemée de séquence de vision nocturne qui semble simuler une sextape. Avant d'être officiellement sorti comme un single, la piste a fait ses débuts à la  du Billboard Hot 100; il a depuis atteint la . Un remix de "Adore You" a été produit par Cedric Gervais et a été mis en ligne le 13 février 2014.

Autres chansons

Malgré qu'ils ne soient pas des singles, les titres de Bangerz suivants ont pu se classer dans les charts aux États-Unis, au Canada, au Royaume-Uni et en Corée du Sud:
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! scope="row"| Someone Else| 93 || 97 || 172 || — ||
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! scope="row"| SMS (Bangerz)| 125 || 99 || 169 || 147 ||
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 Bangerz Tour

À la suite du succès mondial de Bangerz, Miley Cyrus se lance dans une tournée à travers le monde nommée Bangerz Tour.
Cette tournée passe par L'Amérique du Nord, Le Canada et L'Europe. Elle débute à Vancouver, Canada le 14 février 2014 et se termine à Barcelone le 13 juin 2014. La tournée passe par la France, à Montpellier et Lyon en mai 2014. Des artistes tels que Icona Pop ou Sky Ferreira assurent les premières parties des concerts. Miley interprète, lors de cette tournée, toutes les pistes de Bangerz'' ainsi que des anciens singles tels que Can't Be Tamed ou Party in the U.S.A.. Le spectacle dure presque 2 heures et comporte 9 changements de tenues. La scène est composée d'un écran gigantesque de fond, d'une passerelle en forme d'un crucifix et une petite scène à l'autre côté du stade, dénommé comme « set acoustique », où Miley donne des prestations acoustiques.
À la suite de problèmes de santé, Miley Cyrus a dû annuler des dates en Amérique du Nord qui seront reportées au mois d'août.

Liste des titres

Classements et certifications

Classement hebdomadaire

Classement annuel

Certifications et ventes

Historique des sorties

Récompenses et nominations

Notes et références

Liens externes

Album de Miley Cyrus
Album musical sorti en 2013
Album numéro un en Argentine
Album numéro un en Australie
Album numéro un au Canada
Album numéro un en Écosse
Album numéro un au Billboard 200
Album numéro un en Irlande
Album numéro un au Royaume-Uni
Album numéro un en Norvège
Album produit par Cirkut
Album produit par Dr. Luke
Album produit par Mike Will Made It
Album produit par Pharrell Williams
Album produit par will.i.am
Album publié par RCA Records

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Hi I opened a flex account with Nationwide many months ago ..I 've now applied for an iva and waiting for a response .. I have transferred all my direct debits into my new account but worried now that if my Iva is accepted , Nationwide will ask to switch to a basic account and this will cause a lot of disruption in order to set up all my direct debits all over again.
This happened to us with Natwest.
When they found out about IVA we were changed to their most basic account but they automatically changed the DD etc we didnt have to do it all again.
To be fair that was over 6 years ago now and still with the basic no frills account!
We had no problems with Nationwide but ours was a basic one. We did have a basic debit card and were allowed to keep it.
It shouldn't cause any major disruption --- they do all the switching themselves. As long as your current account is a no frills one, they might well leave it as is.


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Stefanos Tsitsipas become first player to 40 wins this year in Hamburg
Posted on Aug 3, 2021, Modified : Aug 5, 2021 surose
Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas has become the very first player to win 40 games in the current calendar year, after his latest victory in Hamburg, in the ATP 500.
Currently sitting at World No. 4, Stefanos Tsitsipas made a winning start in Hamburg on Wednesday, beating Dominik Koepfer, 7-6 (2), 6-3, in his opening match at the ATP 500 clay-court event.
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In what would become a landmark victory, he became the first player, man or woman, to reach 40 wins this year.
Following him is Andrey Rublev with 36 wins, Wimbledon Women's Singles Champion, Ashleigh Barty with 35 wins, Wimbledon Gent's Singles Champion, and veteran Novak Djokovic with 34 and Aryna Sabalenka, also with 34 wins this year in tour-level.
Only three other players have 30 or more tour-level wins on their scorecard this year: Ons Jabeur, who has won 33, Wimbledon Gent's finalist Matteo Berrettini with 32, and Cam Norrie at 31 wins.
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Tsitsipas' 40th win of the year wasn't easy by any means. Playing his first match since a first-round exit to American player Frances Tiafoe at the Wimbledon last month, Tsitsipas dropped serve in the opening game of the match against Koepfer. But he broke right back for 1-all and found the range on his serve from there, losing just four points in his next five service games.
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He brought up four set points leading 6-5 on the Koepfer serve, but the German fought them all off; one with a serve and volley and two with forehand winners. But Tsitsipas cruised through the tie-break anyway, putting the set away after 59 engaging minutes.
The No. 59-ranked German continued to battle, however, fighting off four more breakpoints to hold in the first game of the second set, but the two stayed on serve through 3-all. Tsitsipas then shifted gears one last time, breaking, holding, and breaking again to seal the deal.
"I think it's fair to say that things were tricky today. I had an opponent who was willing to fight and give his best performance out there today," Tsitsipas said in his on-court interview. "Things worked out for me. At the end of the first set and towards the second set, I think I started loosening up, and I felt more flexible in my game.", he added.
"Dominik, he's someone that I haven't played in a long time, I think. We faced each other many, many years ago, back when I was in the Futures circuit. I don't remember, but he has improved a lot since then, and I think he's had an extraordinary year where he's been climbing up the ranks and improving his game constantly.", he said, praising his opponent, who he enjoyed playing with after a long period. "I'm grateful to be in the next round and looking forward to what's ahead.", said the Greek.
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Tsitsipas finished the match with an even 27 winners to 27 unforced errors, and his forehand stroke was named the shot of the match. He was also precise and sharp coming in, winning 18 of 23 points at the net.
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The Greek tennis star has a quarter-final clash lined up with Filip Krajinovic from Serbia for his upcoming challenge. In their previous two meetings, Tsitsipas managed to stay 2-0 up against the Serb, but Krajinovic did manage to steal a set both times, so it will be interesting to see how things unfold when they meet again on Friday.
Should Tsitsipas go on to win the ATP 500 event, he's currently playing in Hamburg this week; he'll rise from world No. 4 to a new career-high of No. 3 dropping the great Rafael Nadal down to No. 4.
Previously, Tsitsipas became the first Greek player ever to reach a Grand Slam final at Roland Garros this year.
The Greek is also the only Top 10 player in action this week.
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Tyler Cowen, Bad Religion, and contemporary religious practice
April 20, 2012 By Jake Seliger in Links Tags: cowen, douthat, Marginal Revolution, Religion, religious practice, ross douthat, Tyler Cowen, Updike	2 Comments
Tyler Cowen writes about Ross Douthat's Bad Religion and as usual shows a lot of acumen in a small space; consider:
My main question is what could have become of most organized religion in an era of newly found television penetration — a competing source of ideas about right and wrong — and the birth control pill and sexual liberation of women? Not to mention gay rights. The recent evolution of American religion may not be optimal, but it is endogenous to some fairly fundamental forces. Non-religious thinking seems to offer especially high returns to successful people these days, and while American religion certainly has survived that impact (unlike in the UK?), what is left will seem quite alienating to much of the intelligentsia, Ross included.
For most mainstream religions, for most urban and suburban intellectuals circa 2012, it is hard to live a religiously observant life during the ages of say 17-25. American religion is left with late convert intellectuals and proponents of various enthusiasms, all filtered through the lens of America's rural-tinged mass culture. Where is the indigenous and recent highbrow Christian culture of the United States?
I left this as a comment: I wonder why a large divergence in American religious signaling (as opposed to actual practice) has opened up, while in Europe pure signaling seems smaller (see, for example, Slate's "Walking Santa, Talking Christ: Why do Americans claim to be more religious than they are?", which observes that Americans say they engage in religious practice much more than they actually do, as measured by attendance in religious institutions like churches). The trappings of religion seems to offer benefits to some people, especially the non-intelligentsia, even when religious doctrine is unimportant. The only popular media representation of this sort of thing I can remember is in Friday Night Lights, where many of the characters go to church but aren't theologically inclined.
In other religious news, I've been reading John Updike's novels, and the way many of his characters are aware of each others's church affiliation is striking (such and such is a Methodist, such and such is an Episcopalian) because a) I don't think that way, b) I don't even know the major differences among Christian sects, save for Catholics, and c) to Updike's characters this is important, but mostly as a form of group membership. The status markers are religious in nature. This gives many of his novels an old-fashioned tinge; in my own mind or culture, people get divided into "hard-core religious" and "not," with more people in the "not" category, even when they claim they are. Religious signaling might increasingly be a matter of convenience, in which one adopts religious trappings when they're useful and discards them when they're not (especially sexually).
For liberals / people in the intelligentsia (those two groups are not synonymous), I get the sense that college or academic affiliation is the modern secular equivalent. You build group affiliation based on college instead of your brand of Christianity / Judaism / Islam. Incidentally, Updike also gets the power of movies to take over religious beliefs: they are sprinkled throughout In the Beauty of the Lilies, which is often boring and over-written; it should be half as long, though as always there are beautiful individual sentences. It is hard to accept the more retrograde parts of older religions when they are paired against modern narrative experts, especially modern visual narrative experts who make TV shows and movies.
In general I find religious discussions very boring but sometimes like meta-religious discussions about why people are religious. I've been citing him a lot lately, but Jonathan Haidt is very good on this subject in The Righteous Mind.
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This is interesting. I didn't know that church attendence rates in the US aren't higher than other western countries, though i knew Americans claim much higher levels of religiousity. Reading the slate piece, what's really interesting is that Canadians also inflate their church attendence, given that from a distance it appears religion in Canada is a lot like other western countries, with US fervancy being the outlier.
This is somewhat similar to the idea of monotheistic therapeutic deism that's been going around for a few years. People absorb the intellectual background and influences around them. Saying you are Christian in the US is perhaps a marker for being good, nice and pure.
From Australia, it's somewhat similar but reversed. Many people want the status marker of rational and smart, and one way to get that is join in on criticising organised religion on the hot button topics. But they retain vague beliefs of 'I was made for a purpose' or 'there's someone watching over me' or 'i'm spiritual, but not religious' that are holdovers from the Christian faith of earlier generations.
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Fonds00-003 & 08-015 & 09-002, 12-005 & 14-006. - Richard Dellamora fonds
Fonds 00-003 & 08-015 & 09-002, 12-005 & 14-006. - Richard Dellamora fonds
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Dellamora, Richard, 1944-
Professor Richard Dellamora (1944- ) was born in the United States. He received his education at Yale, Cambridge, and Dartmouth College and has taught English and Cultural Studies at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario since 1971. He is internationally recognized as an expert on Victorian-era literature and society with special emphasis on gay themes. In 1998 he won the Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship. He is the author of several books and many articles.
Fonds consists of correspondence, research material, manuscripts and publications pertaining to the scholarly works of Professor Richard Dellamora. The materials relate largely to his publications, which include "Masculine Desire" (1990), "Apocalyptic Overtures" (1994), "Postmodern Apocalypse" (1995), "The Work of Opera" (1996), and "Victorian Sexual Dissidence" (1999), as well as several journal articles. Research notes encompass such nineteenth-century writers as Walter Pater, Oscar Wilde, John Ruskin and Algernon Swinburne
Fonds acquired from the creator in 2000.
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October is always a very busy month. As the fall season gets underway, we begin to think of apple picking and carving jack-o-lanterns. While all of these annual rituals are important, there is also always the liturgical cycle and the life of the church that calls for our attention. To that end, allow me a few basic points on events happening around us.
October is traditionally the Month of the Holy Rosary. This important meditative prayer draws our focus on salvation history, the Mysteries of Paschal Events, and the life and ministry of Jesus. To that end, we are inviting all parishioners to remain at the end of Mass this weekend for the recitation of one decade of the Holy Rosary. I would also encourage everyone to pray at least one Rosary this month – perhaps even as a family – for the conversion of sinners and the fruitful benefits of the new evangelization.
In the US October is also observed as Pro-Life Month. Here we focus on working towards a respect for life from conception to natural death. As we contemplate voting for state offices in the next few weeks, life issues should be primary in our thinking. Unfortunately, neither gubernatorial candidates of the major parties (though both practicing Catholics) hold to the pro-life position. We pray for them, of course, and also for the wisdom to vote for the best candidate for office. The generosity of parishioners to Birthright is also worth noting. I would encourage you to think of making a special effort this month to consider making a donation to that cause. Praying for the protection of all human life should also be a part of our daily prayer.
On November 4 we will observe our bi-annual diocesan pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Father JM will be leading the parish delegation which already has a nice contingent going for the day. It is a very moving experience and I encourage you to consider attending. Matt Santucci has a number of our youth group already signed-up as well. We are traveling together with the cohort, so that the parish is not singularly responsible for the bus. Check the bulletin for more details and direct any questions accordingly.
On Sunday November 5 we will have the formal blessing and dedication of the new Science Lab in the school. Specific details will follow in future bulletins.
We have been enjoying some beautiful autumnal weather (and some summer-like days as well.) Many students are benefitting from a three (or four) day weekend, so we hope that everyone is safe and enjoys the holiday.


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A magical detective dives into the affairs of Chicago's divine monsters to secure a future with the love of her life. This sapphic period piece will dazzle anyone looking for mystery, intrigue, romance, magic, or all of the above.
An exiled augur who sold her soul to save her brother's life is offered one last job before serving an eternity in hell. When she turns it down, her client sweetens the pot by offering up the one payment she can't resist—the chance to have a future where she grows old with the woman she loves.
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Three Backup Centers The Cavs Should Target
The injury to Jarrett Allen has revealed a glaring hole on Cleveland's bench.
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The injury to Jarrett Allen has revealed a big need for the Cavs. which is the need for a reliable backup center. Robin Lopez is a fine veteran to have around and to play 10 to 12 minutes a night, but they're going to need someone else who can come in and provide some scoring and rim protection too.
These are some candidates who could fill that void:
Dewayne Dedmon
The Cavs need someone who can come off the bench, grab boards, and shoot efficiently from the field. This role is perfect for Dewayne Dedmon. He's having a solid season with the Heat where he is averaging 3.4 rebounds a game and 7.4 points while shooting .580 from the field.
A quarter way through the season and Miami is a little bit in no man's land. They're tenth in the east and have been underperforming since the beginning of the year. It wouldn't be shocking if they decided to move on from one of their vets like Dedmon.
Moses Brown
The Cavs were in a similar situation last year that they find themselves in now. Cleveland was thin in the frontcourt so they brought in Moses Brown to come off the bench and start on a few occasions. In the 14 games he played as a Cavalier, Brown averaged 6.4 PPG, 5.3 REB, and shot 64 percent from the field.
These are solid numbers, especially for a backup center. This primarily has to do with how well Brown fits in with the team. Being seven foot two, he's a rim protector and a lob threat. He would fit in well with this Cavs team too.
Brown is on a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Clippers so if Cleveland did want to trade for him probably wouldn't cost them too much.
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If the Cavs didn't want to trade for a center they could always turn to the free-agent market for help. There are still a few solid veterans on the market, one being Hassan Whiteside.
Whiteside last played for the Utah Jazz last season where he posted 8.2 PPG, 7.6 REB, and 1.6 blocks a game.
He's been criticized throughout his career for various reasons including lack of effort. This may worry some Cavs fans and the coaching staff who've built a culture around hustle, but it may be worth the risk in a reserve role.
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