Need an easy and quick weeknight dinner that won't break the bank? This recipe has got you covered on all fronts!
In small stockpot, bring chicken stock to a boil over high heat. Add polenta, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Add half and half and butter and mix until melted. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add italian sausage and cook until browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and cook until fragrant, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, then add tomatoes. Cook until bursting, mashing with the end of a wooden spoon, approximately 10 minutes. Add spinach leaves and stir until wilted and evenly combined. Remove from heat and set aside. Salt if needed.
In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Crack eggs directly into pan and cook until whites are opaque, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle with red chili flakes.
Divide polenta evenly among 2 bowls, then top with sausage mixture and egg. Finish with crumbled feta.
St. Patty's Day is right around the corner and we are getting ready with these sinfully delicious adult milkshakes.
You won't even miss the dairy in this Macadamia nut cream!
Preheat oven to 400 F degrees. Toss carrots in olive oil and pinch of salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, blend remaining ingredients in food processor. Drizzle carrots with "cream" when complete.
This amaretto cheesecake will turn skeptics into believers! Just in time for Valentine's day, here is one of our favorite dessert recipes yet.
Combine all ingredients. Press onto the bottom of and ¾ inches up the sides of a 9 inch spring-form pan.
Preheat oven to 450⁰F. Let cheese and eggs come to room temperature. Beat together cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Blend in butter, almond extract, and Amaretto. Turn mixture into spring-form pan, and bake 20-25 min. Cool on a rack. Refrigerate at least 12 hours before serving. Remove sides of pan.
To make whipped cream, whip ingredients on medium high speed for 5 minutes, then fold in almonds (reserving several for garnish). Place large dollop of whipped cream in center of cake and garnish with toasted almonds. Serve chilled.
Fat Tuesday is around the corner and we are feeling indulgent. This savory bread pudding is truly amazing and can be served alongside a salad as a full meal!
Toast bread cubes for 15 minutes. Whisk eggs, cream, and cheese together. Once toasted, soak bread cubes for 20-30 minutes.
Melt butter over medium heat in large sauté pan and brown sausage, about 10 minutes; add salt and pepper. Add leeks and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook 5 minutes. Add wine and cook until evaporated, about 5 minutes.
Add meat mixture to bread mixture in a 9x13 baking pan. Bake for 45 minutes.
We love a good party--in honor of an upcoming baby, a football game (read: the Super Bowl), or Mardi Gras. Skewers are a must for these occasions and these are two of our favorite seasonal (yet simple) versions!
Preheat oven to 375 F. Roast carrots for approximately 30 minutes until tender. Skewer with feta cubes and a small piece of mint.
Using a melon baller, make approximately 4 dozen pear balls. Wrap pears in prosciutto and skewer. Meanwhile, heat the balsamic vinegar over medium high heat until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer approximately 30 minutes until it has the consistency of syrup. Drizzle over wrapped pears (or serve on the side).
Inspiration for this dish comes from a dear friend and we are eternally grateful! Although there is no rice in this dish, we promise you won't miss it.
In a wok, melt butter over high heat. Add chicken and sesame oil, and sauté until cooked, about 5 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients except cauliflower. Cook for approximately 5 minutes until fragrant and carrots are cooked through. Add cauliflower and cook for 2 more minutes until combined. Garnish with green onion, lime wedges, and Sriracha (if desired).
In our opinion, any night is taco night. While we love all kinds of tacos, these shrimp tacos are easy and one of our favorites!
Combine all ingredients in bowl (can be made up to an hour in advance).
In skillet, heat butter over high heat. Add onions and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Combine ingredients and let sit for 15 minutes. Using the same skillet in which the onions were cooked, heat butter over medium high heat. Add shrimp and cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
We cannot get enough of this ice cream during the Holiday season. Although we prefer the homemade variety, for a shortcut, just use store bought vanilla bean ice cream with crushed peppermint!
Combine milk, sugar, vanilla, vanilla bean, and cream in a bowl, and mix with a hand mixer on medium speed until sugar is dissolved. Turn ice cream maker on and pour in mixture. Let mix until thickened, about 20 minutes. Add crushed peppermint and mix until combined. Transfer mixture to air right container and let chill unt desired consistency.
Spice up your Thanksgiving turkey with this cranberry + orange + jalapeño chutney. Oh, and did we mention, there's also a hint of smokey bacon??
In small sauté pan, render bacon fat (cook over medium-low heat until bacon is golden, about 10 minutes). Remove bacon pieces and reserve for later use. Increase heat to medium-high and add onion and salt. Cook for approximately 5 minutes until softened and browning. Add vinegar and cook 1-2 minutes longer.
Meanwhile, in a saucier pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ginger and jalapeño, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cranberries and orange juice. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, stirring frequently and mashing as you stir. Add onions and sugar and continue cooking and mashing until desired consistency (typically about 5 minutes longer).
The perfect al fresco lunch for a mild autumn (almost winter!) day.
Gently combine all ingredients in bowl. Enjoy over a bed of arugula or on its own.
Versatile, delicious, healthy, and indulgent--at the same time. Can't beat it! Try these cookies as a post-dinner snack or a morning pick me up. Feel free to add nuts, dried fruit, or your other favorite cookie add-ons.
Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine ingredients using a potato masher. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving.
This will definitely be on our Thanksgiving menu. Enjoy!
Combine milk, sugar, vanilla, and cream in a bowl, and mix with a hand mixer on medium speed until sugar is dissolved. Turn ice cream maker on and pour in mixture. Let mix until thickened, about 20 minutes. Add chopped pecans and mix until combined. Transfer mixture to air right container and let chill unt desired consistency.
Although we typically do some prep for the week on Sunday, we also like to lounge around in a cozy blanket watching Netflix. That's why we keep it simple. This week, we asked our friend and dietitian, Blair Buras, to share her amazing rosemary buttered pecans recipe. Try these today and you won't regret it on Monday--trust us! Side note: these pecans also serve as a delicious base for other great recipes (coming later this week).
Preheat oven to 250 F. Spread pecans on a large baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine remainder of ingredients in small bowl. Once toasted, toss pecans in melted butter mixture. Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes longer.
Thank you for sharing, Blair! Go follow @BlairBuras on Instagram for healthy recipes that don't compromise on flavor.
Sick of standard tailgating fare?? These homemade wings are a sure fire(y) way to win over football fans and foodies, alike (yes, we know there is overlap!). A Fifth Season staple, we actually indulge in this tangy, garlicky starter year-round.
Preheat oven to 425 F. Combine hot sauce, honey, garlic, tomato paste, and butter. Pour marinade over wings (reserving about 2 tablespoons to baste the wings at the end) and let marinate for 30 minutes. Arrange wings on baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, flipping half way through. Once finished, brush with remaining wing sauce.
Combine all dressing ingredients (smashing blue cheese crumbles if used). Serve on the side.
We are huge fans of meatless Monday. Not only does it give us the opportunity to eat more plants, it forces us to be creative with our food! This Monday, we tried a veggie burger using pumpkin as the base. We served ours Banh Mi style, but it would also be great on top of a Southwestern salad (think: iceberg lettuce, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, etc.).
Combine all ingredients and let jalapenos steep until desired spiciness (each pepper is different!).
Halve the pumpkin and remove seeds (reserving for roasted pumpkin seeds). Cut pumpkin into large chunks (about 2 inches) and boil in 2 quarts of salted water for approximately 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook quinoa according to package instructions (we like to substitute chicken stock for water).
Once pumpkin is done cooking, remove from water and, using a spoon, scrape the pumpkin "meat" from the shell (it should come right off!). Dump out the water and place pumpkin meat back into the pot over lowest heat possible (the heat will allow some of the excess water to evaporate). Add remainder of the ingredients and combine.
To cook the patties, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Working in four batches, cook two patties at a time (patties should be about 1/3 cup each), for five minutes per side until brown and crisp. Tip: you will need to add more olive oil for each batch.
To serve, slice bread in half and place patty inside. Top with radishes, cilantro, and carrots, then finish with the nuoc cham.
We love a margarita in its purest form (tequila, lime, orange, Topo Chico, end of story), but the addition of sweet persimmon is a no-brainer. Top these orange cocktails off with a festive stirrer and you've got yourself Halloween party perfection!
Mix all ingredients (except Topo Chico) in a cocktail shaker. Pour over glasses which are filled to the brim with ice, and top off with Topo Chico (we usually do about 75% margarita mixture and 25% Topo Chico).
Sometimes, all you really need in life is a plate of homemade pasta. Linguine alla carbonara holds a special place in our hearts as it originated in Rome, one of our favorite cities on the planet (and did we mention, it's delicious??).
Cook linguine in large pot of salted boiling water.
In a skillet, brown pancetta over medium-high heat, then remove with slotted spoon to paper towel to drain. In same skillet, sauté onion for 3-5 minutes on medium-high heat, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Add pancetta back to the skillet, along with wine and broth.
Meanwhile, whisk eggs, parmesan, and parsley in a bowl. As soon as the linguine is cooked, toss into the bowl with egg mixture until fully coated. Then, combine pasta with pancetta mixture, adding salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley and parmesan.
Although we are familiar with the ubiquitous labeling of pumpkin as passé, we can't help ourselves! The tiny pumpkin seed packs a punch, both in flavor and health benefits. Replete with zinc, Omega-3 fatty acids, and more, these roasted seeds are perfect for a midday snack or as a nutrient-rich addition to salads. Additionally, this sweet and spicy seasoning mixture is anything but basic. Introducing our signature "Five Seasoning"--use it on everything from pumpkin seeds to baby back ribs.
Preheat oven to 350 F. Toss pumpkin seeds in butter and Five Seasoning and arrange on baking sheet. Cook for 15 minutes. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to a week.
Decorative gourds are everywhere--mantles, centerpieces, front porches, and now, dinner plates. This stuffed acorn squash is as beautiful as it is flavorful. We like to use the carnival variety because of its mellow flavor and bold stripes. Packed with healthy grains, protein, and a vegetable high in dietary fiber and other nutrients, this dish is so well-rounded that the only side you'll need is a glass of your favorite wine.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, sugar, and olive oil on cut side of squash. Place cut side down on baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes. Once complete, reduce heat of oven to 375 degrees.
Meanwhile, cook quinoa per box instructions.
Over medium heat, saute ground meat with all ingredients, except walnuts and quinoa. Cook until ground meat is browned and water is dissolved, about 10-15 minutes. Add quinoa and walnuts to mixture and stir to combine. Evenly distribute mixture into each of the four squash "bowls". Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake in oven for 10 minutes. Garnish with green onions and serve.


To fully appreciate this win we need to take a brief look at footy history. In 2017 Richmond revolutionised footy by playing a single marking forward, with everyone else there to put pressure on the opposition. In 2018 the Eagles went dirctly against this by playing two tall forwards, along with a resting ruckman to add to the West Coast forest. We now have the Demons out to re-invent the game once more, by playing no-one over 6'2" in the forward line and the genius has paid off!
What this means for both teams in Season 2019, I think the next couple of weeks will give us a good indication, but don't be surprised to see Sydney head into territory uncharted for many years, the lower rungs of the AFL ladder.
An interesting aside... This was the first match Lance Franklin has been in where Syndey has lost to the Demons, a time spanning their previous 16 attempts.
After beating Collingwood and Melbourne across the first two rounds of the season, Geelong is probably the form team of the competition and definitely deserve to be at the top of the ladder as we head into Round 3. On the other hand, Adelaide had a bad loss at home to Hawthorn in Round 1 and managed to get past Sydney, away, in Round 2.
With this being such a tough call I am going to have to rely on history to give me some help. The last three times these teams have met in Adelaide, the Crows have got the win and, as this game is in Adelaide, I am going to have to stick with the home team. Just!
Well, there you go... The Pies bounced back from last week in the best way possible, by thumping fellow finals contender Richmond.
Collingwood entered the game with an obvious plan in place, and the team executed it brilliantly, showing up the opposition across every part of the ground! I feel only Dylan Grimes can be holding his head high after that match. When you add Riewoldt's injury it was a double bad night for the Tigers.
I reckon all other teams just got that bit more concerned about playing the Magpies this year, and on Thursday night's form, so they should be.


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Upcoming Events at Playland Skate Center!
Its been a great year so far, full of fun and great skating sessions! We have a lot of cool events coming up in the next few months that we want you to know about so you can come join us at Playland Skate Center in Austin, TX and have a ton of fun skating around our roller rink with your family and friends!
Last night was our PJ Pants featured friday and we had so much fun! The last friday of every month we have a themed featured friday for you to dress up or participate in and have a great time. Our next featured friday will be May 24th – the theme will be announced shortly. Stay tuned to hear about the fun we will be having that night!
May 12th is Mothers Day – a special day just for moms when their kids and family should all gather together and celebrate just how wonderful their mother is and show her some of the love that she has shown you! Playland is celebrating Mothers Day with a Moms Sk8 Free session! Mom's you get to skate for free with the purchase of a kids admission. Bring the whole family out for a day of fun on May 12th!
Can you believe it? Playland Skate Center is turning 40!! To celebrate our 40 year anniversary here at our skating rink, we are going to be throwing a HUGE party at the end of June! This isn't just going to be any regular skate session, we are going to have a ton of other activities going on as well. Stay tuned for more information on the exact date and more details, but in the meantime we would love your help! We need any old Playland Skate Center paraphanelia from the '70s, '80s, and '90s. If you have anything 'vintage' about roller skating or Playland, please email a copy to info1@playland.com. We will be using it to decorate and help celebrate our anniversary.
Make sure you are staying up to date with all of these events as more details come out about their exact dates and times by following us here on our blog or checking out our upcoming events page. We hope to see you soon, sk8ting at Playland Skate Center in Austin, TX!
More Than Just Roller Skating – We've Got an Indoor Playground!
When you think of Playland Skate Center in Austin, TX the first thing that probably comes to mind is our awesome roller skating rink – which is great! We have so much fun throwing all of our featured friday parties and encouraging everyone to come skate at Sk8 4 Fit to roller skate and get fit, but did you know we have more than just roller skating? Its true! Playland Skate Center has fun for the whole family, even the little ones! Our Playscape – an indoor playground – is the perfect place for your kids to come play while you enjoy some time on the rink!
The Playscape at Playland Skate Center is a GIANT two story indoor playground. It is just for your younger kids – under 52″ to be exact – to come and romp around while the older members of the family enjoy other aspects of our family fun center. The indoor playground has two slides so brother and sister can race each other to the bottom. The trampoline can turn any frown upside down, because no one will be left out of the fun! We don't miss any of the fun of regular outdoor playgrounds either because we've even got a swing for kids to swing along to the music!
This summer, don't let the heat keep you locked in the house. When temperatures rise, we've always got some cool new fun at Playland Skate Center. Bring the whole family to enjoy some time on our skating ring, playing on the Playzone – our indoor playground, or trying their hand at our arcade winning tickets for prize redemption.
Summer is Coming, and its Time to Party!
Summer is right around the corner! Kids will finally be out of school and team sports are getting in gear for fun! How are you going to kick off the end of the school year and the beginning of a great, long break? How about a party at Playland Skate Center in Austin, TX?!
We have party packages ranging from and 8 guest minimum to booking the skating rink all to yourself for 2 hours! The private parties inclue up to 75 people – each additional guest if $4.00, and each additional hour is $100. These parties include unlimited use of our skate mates, playscape, and roller skate rental. We do the clean up so all you have to worry about is having fun! You are welcome to bring your own food, drinks and paper products. While we have a great music selection, if you would like to bring your own CDs or iPod and really make it a personal experience, we can hook your music right into our sound system. For adult parties, alcohol is welcome for a small additional fee.
Our smaller party options come in a variety of sizes to fit your guest list. They all include reservation of party tables for 2 hours, skating games, at least 2 pitchers of drink and you can upgrade any package to include roller blades, skate mate rentals, or access to the Playscape – our indoor playground.
All parties, no matter your size, are always tons of fun at Playland Skate Center! Bring your school class, your swim team, or just a group of your friends to kick off summertime! Our dates fill up fast, so call us to book your party today!
With Skate Mates, Anyone Can Skate!
Have you ever been invited to go roller skating but turned down your friends because you didn't know how to skate? At Playland Skate Center in Austin, TX, "I don't know how" is no longer an excuse! We have a great option for beginners – young and old – to help you learn to skate with confidence!
Skate Mates are made of plastic and have wheels on the bottom to push in front of you while you skate. They are shaped like a V with a 90 degree angle. You stand in the middle with one hand on each side and skate forward. The Skate Mates help you keep your balance while you are trying to learn the coordination of pushing your skates around the rink.
Playland Skate Center has Skate Mates that come in 3 different sizes to fit most skaters. Our largest Skate Mate is recommended for skaters no taller than 5 feet.
Playland Skate Center is uuber friendly to new skaters. Not only do we offer you Skate Mates for a small fee, we have also divided off part of our rink that is dedicated to children and beginner skaters. This way, you don't have to worry about being in anyone else's way or any other skaters knocking you over while you get on your way to being a pro skater yourself! And we even offer roller skating lessons!
New skaters, young and old, come to Playland Skate Center to learn to roller skate with confidence in our beginners area with the help of a Skate Mate!


As Katie and I worked together to plan for her wedding film, I was repeatedly struck by how genuinely all aspects of the day were designed to echo the sentiment of how deeply she and Zirui care not only for each other, but for the family and friends in attendance. Their love for each other is palpable from their heartfelt letters exchanged prior to the ceremony, to the way they and their relationship are described by those closest to them, and culminating with their beautiful toasts to each other during the reception. It was also extra special to know that they were married in the same church as Katie's parents! It was an honor to celebrate their love story and take in every gorgeous detail; from the soft pink color palette to the delicate illusion buttons trailing down Katie's back to the tender moments after their first minutes of marriage - Katie and Zirui's wedding was one for the books!
The absolutely adorable way Zirui is described by his friend and groomsman, Mike, followed by his sharing the even more adorable way Zirui describes Katie. Swoon.
The sweetest, most genuine exclamation by Katie upon reading a letter from her soon-to-be husband. Also, Zirui deserves a serious shoutout for his gorgeous handwriting.
The beautiful, unique musical addition to their traditional ceremony from Katie's father.
The tangible excitement and emotion sweeping the room as Katie walks down the aisle, through the vows, and after the first kiss. Seriously, do aisle moments ever get old?!
That. Dress. Those buttons, the lace detail - it was stunning. Props to Vows in Watertown, MA for that Martina Liana treasure!


Paul Bloxham creatively mixes Mediterranean and Oriental ingredients to delicious effect in this seriously tasty lamb recipe.
1. First marinate the lamb. Dry-fry the peppercorns in a small, heavy-based frying pan for 4 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant. Using a pestle and mortar roughly grind the warm peppercorns until just broken up.
2. In a large bowl mix together the crushed peppercorns, mustard, soy sauce, thyme, shallots and olive oil. Add the boned lamb shoulder and toss in the mixture.
3. Marinate the lamb overnight or for at least 8 hours, turning the lamb occasionally.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the Asian ratatouille. Place the aubergine, courgette, and squash in 3 separate bowls. Season with salt and let rest for 1 hour to allow the moisture to be released. Pat the vegetables dry.
5. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over a high heat. Add half a teaspoon of garlic, half a teaspoon of ginger and the aubergine.
6. Fry, stirring often, until the aubergine is golden brown. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
7. Repeat this process with the courgette and the squash and set both aside.
8. In the pan heat the remaining oil and fry the onion, remaining garlic and ginger for 5 minutes, stirring often.
9. Add the tomatoes and thyme to the onion mixture and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Add the aubergine, courgette, squash, Thai basil, basil and soy sauce to the tomato mixture and gently mix together. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper and set aside.
10. Meanwhile, prepare the shoestring potatoes. Fill a deep fat-fryer or deep saucepan one-third full with oil and heat until very hot.
11. Add the potato strips to the oil and fry until light brown, about 6 minutes. Remove the potato strips with a slotted spoon. Drain on kitchen paper and set aside at room temperature until needed. Keep the oil in the pan for the second frying stage.
12. To cook the lamb preheat the grill. Season the lamb with the salt and ground pepper and grill under high heat, turning once, until brown and crispy. Allow 12 to 15 minutes for medium-rare.
13. Meanwhile, complete cooking the shoestring potatoes. Heat the oil for deep-frying until very hot.
14. Add the pre-fried shoestring potatoes and fry until golden-brown and crisp, Drain on kitchen paper and sprinkle with salt.
15. To assemble, place a mound of the Asian ratatouille on a large serving plate. Cut the grilled lamb into chunks and place on the ratatouille. Top the lamb with the freshly fried shoestring potatoes. Garnish with the diced plum tomatoes, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a sprinkling of chives. Serve.


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Shamel's collaboration with photographer Alex Apt has been in process for the past several years.
The work embodies human expression through physical emotion inside of very intense climates and natural landscapes.
How the the human-form in its bare can mold and transform in/with nature.
How they can co exist and create a harmonious joining.
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Through our intense work together, we've realized that there are many options as to how we can share our art with others.
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Lufthansa Group presents new seat for Airbus A320 Family aircraft
Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines introduce standarized seats for the first time across airlines
Innovative slim backrest and full foam seat cushions ensure a comfortable travel experience
Italian manufacturer Geven to supply seats for all Airbus A320 Family aircraft to be delivered starting in 2019
With the start of the planned Airbus A320 Family aircraft deliveries starting in 2019, Lufthansa Group customers will be offered new seats on short- and medium-haul routes.
The new, ergonomic pressure distribution and fully-structured seat upholstery will allow customers to have an ever more comfortable feeling on board. The newly, innovated literature pocket has been horizontally designed, leaving a slimmer backrest, which allows guests to enjoy more personal freedom. In addition, travel becomes more comfortable not only during the flight, but also while the aircraft is taxiing, during take-off and landing: Previously, guests were seated at a 12 degree inclination during the three phases mentioned above, whereas now they will be able to rest comfortably with their backrest at 20 degrees during the whole flight. Business Class guests can also set the backrest to 26 degrees during cruising altitude. Paul Estoppey, Head of Product Cabin Lufthansa Group Hub Airlines says: "A lot of customer feedback went into designing the seat and we are pleased to have already received a lot of positive feedback on the implemented features over the course of the project."
For the first time, the network airlines Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines are jointly introducing standardized seats for a harmonised, comfortable travel experience. In addition to the advantages for customers, the focus of development was also aimed at reducing weight and maintenance costs. After several preliminary talks, customer tests and quality audits, the Italian manufacturer Geven clearly won the contract for the production of the seats.
"Geven has an excellent reputation in the industry, which we can fully confirm," Estoppey emphasizes. "The cooperation has been excellent from day one and we, as the Lufthansa Group, have always benefited from Geven's great expertise and creative support for the further development of the seat."
Lufthansa Group Airlines standardize A320 fleet
The Airbus A320 of the Lufthansa Group is to be configured and standardized moving forward in such a way that aircraft can be converted with little effort within a short time should the aircraft be transferred between the airlines of the Lufthansa Group. This will enable the Lufthansa Group to react more quickly and flexibly to current developments and easily and efficiently move around aircraft and capacity across the airlines and hubs of the Group. Costs for conversion and downtime can also be significantly reduced. In addition, the standardization will result in further synergies in the procurement of aircraft and components. The airline brands are protected by a different brand image.
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Happy-go-lucky optimists may have better heart health
Mindset seems to influence health outcomes and if someone's optimistic, they're more likely to have a healthy heart.
Are you one to look on the bright side of life? Or do you tend more towards doom and gloom? Medical researchers have a longstanding interest in mindset, and not just as it relates to mental health. Mood and mindset are already known to be predictors of success at work, school, relationships and politics.
For example, if you're an optimist, you tend to do better. It's also been suggested that mindset plays a role in physical health, and that makes sense. After all, if you're a happy and outgoing person who forges friendships easily, you're probably more likely to undertake team sports and other health-promoting activities.
This study aimed to narrow down the effect optimism has on your heart health and risk of early death. In particular, the researchers wanted to know whether the health benefits of optimism were something more than simply being free of depression and its negative effects.
To do this, they looked at 15 studies on the topic. On average, these studies followed people for 14 years, collecting information about the mindset of the people involved and their experiences of cardiac events (like heart attack or stroke) and time of death. More than 200,000 people were looked at in these studies.
The researchers found that compared with the most pessimistic people, those who were most optimistic had a 35 per cent lower risk of cardiovascular events. That was a similar reduction in risk to other heart disease risk factors, like diet and exercise, the authors said. Optimists also had a 14 per cent lower risk of early death.
What's more, the findings remained even after accounting for things like depression and exercise, which suggests that the link between optimism and heart health may have its own mechanism which isn't just a knock on effect of lifestyle factors.
We all know a healthy dose of optimism brightens your day and the day of those around you but these results suggest it could influence your heart health, too. It's a particularly interesting finding because mindset isn't necessarily determined by genetics – meaning if we can work out ways to help people look on the sunny side, it could be applied broadly.
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Riteish and Genelia celebrates 17 years of 'Tujhe Meri Kasam'
Genelia and Riteish relive their romance from 'Tujhe Meri Kasam'
Mumbai [India], Jan 3 (ANI): Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh, one of the most adorable couples of Bollywood, relived their romantic moments from their debut film 'Tujhe Meri Kasam' by posting videos on various social media platforms that were recreated to celebrate 17 years of togetherness.
The Deshmukh couple (though not married back then) had appeared together in 'Tujhe Meri Kasam' back in 2003.
Today as the film completed 17 years from its initial release, the leading cast and now the proud parent of two recreated some of the romantic moments from the title song of the movie.
Genelia captioned one of the posts as, "#RishiandAnjali[?] #Bestfriends #Lovers #partnerincrime #parents. Sounds pretty much like us @Riteshd... Forever Together- #tujhemerikasam(sic)," while her better half captioned the other post as, "#17YearsOfTujheMeriKasam... Feels like yesterday... somethings in life are forever. Thank you all for the unconditional love that you have showered upon @geneliad & me." Apart from the chemistry between the couple, the clip also showcased some comic moments making it a fun watch.
The K. Vijaya Bhaskar directorial was a box office hit and also both the actors got their first break into the film industry. However, apart from their debut film, both the actors worked in 'Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya', 'Laal Bhaari' and 'Masti'.
But, since their marriage in 2012, the couple were not seen together in any movies. yet but is pursuing their respective career. While Riteish's Housefull 4 released recently Genelia was last seen in 'Mauli (Marathi)' in 2018.(ANI)
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Gruff Rhys - Yr Atal Genhedlaeth
It's his first solo record. To me, in a way, it is a funny record. He is such a talented musician and it is quite a modest record in that it is stripped-down – he plays everything on it – and it is just drums, guitar and bass, and, of course, vocals. But, even though he stripped it down you cannot strip away the fact that he is just supremely talented and has got such an incredible use of melody and hooks.
I love the attitude. He had a rule that he could only do five takes and when I was getting to know him and was completely in awe of him, I remember asking him "but what if you didn't get a good enough take?" He just laughed and said, "Well, we just put loads of reverb on it" and I thought that was such an incredible attitude to have.
Also, it is a Welsh language record and although Welsh and English are equally my first languages, I have always struggled writing in Welsh. Gruff has just got this ability to write these lyrics that are so meaningful but whole-sounding and faithful. I am totally in awe of his Welsh lyricism. For me, Welsh is such a difficult language to write in and this is my favourite Welsh language record.
Since I was 13 I have been a huge fan of Super Furry Animals and of Gruff. He's just an incredible man and being around that wonderful playful attitude in his music is something I am so glad I was exposed to at that point in my life.


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Made In Nigeria: Yoruba Traditional Outfits
By agbagba-bukola
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with millions of citizens and numerous ethnic groups spawned across the country. Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa constitute majority of the ethnic groups in Nigeria. These ethnic groups have their unique cultures and traditions and more importantly, their traditional attires which they wear daily and majorly on special occasions.
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Due to the vast ethnic groups in Nigeria and the distinct but beautiful traditional outfits of the ethnic groups in Nigeria, this article will focus on the traditional outfits worn by the Yorubas. Yorubas can majorly be found in the South Western part of Nigeria in states like Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti and Osun. The Yoruba people speak Yoruba language and have various dialects of the same language. The traditional outfits worn by the Yorubas have been in existence for as long as the Yoruba people existed. The styles to be discussed are not just worn by them, they are also responsible for the fabric production and the style creation. The styles are:
Agbada
Agbada is the Yoruba name for a type of flowing wide sleeved robe, usually decorated with embroidery at the neckline. The attire is mostly worn by men of importance and it is used for special ceremonial activities. It usually consists of an inner outfit and then an outer flowing robe. The style is known for its flamboyance. The style is not usually worn for day to day activities, because it has an exaggerated sleeve that has to be adjusted from time to time for it to stay on the shoulder. In our contemporary society, women wear Agbada alongside their male counterparts. Over the years, the style has managed to remain one of the classy Yoruba outfits of all time.
Gele is another Yoruba outfit. Gele is a Yoruba word that means headgear. It is usually wrapped around the head in a creative and somewhat dramatic style. The style is for women who usually tie scarves on their hair to compliment their overall fashion aesthetic. Gele is usually made from Aso Oke, a Yoruba traditional fabric known for its quality. Depending on the occasion and the wearer's creativity, the gele can be tied in various ways to suit the overall outfit and occasion. Though Gele is for females, we have seen men tie it. A recent example is the Gele tied by Segun Adebayo, popularly known as Segun Wealth to Iyabo Ojo's mother burial. Will Gele be incorporated as men fashion statement? I guess we'll have to wait and see.
Iro and Buba
Iro means wrapper while Buba is an oversize top. Iro and Buba work parri-passu, they are usually worn together. Iro is tied around the waist and sometimes it comes with a tiny robe around the waist to secure the wrapper waistline and if it doesn't, after tying the wrapper round your waist, you have to tuck the extra fabric in your waist. The Iro is very easy to sew. All that is needed to be done is to sew the ends of the fabric to prevent it from fraying or loosing.
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Buba is an oversize top. It is worn from the head like most female tops. Buba has a puffy sleeve and it doesn't have zipper. Iro and Buba are worn by women, though, many a time, women wear only the Iro at home. Iro and Buba can be worn daily or for special events. The outfits mentioned above are very common among the Yoruba people. Though some ethnic groups use the styles, it is more suited to fit their culture. Nigeria is no doubt very vast and rich in culture. References worldatlas.com Wikipedia Instagram Featured Image source: kipfashion.com
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Padre from Braga asks the PJ "the same speed" to find missing children
December 12, 2021 by Paula Hooper
The parish priest of Priscos appealed this Sunday to the Judiciary Police to have the same speed for missing children, as happened to João Rendeiro.
João Torres, speaking on the sidelines of the inauguration of the Presépio Vivo de Priscos, this Sunday, in Braga, congratulated the Judiciary Police for having detained João Rendeiro, in South Africa, but said "it is also necessary for the PJ to have the means and human resources to help these families find their missing children".
Photo: THE MINHO
According to the also responsible for the Pastoral Penitentiary of Braga, "we should reflect if the same means to catch this fugitive to justice, after three months, if they were the same 23 years ago to look for Rui Pedro, because I don't see the national authorities to have the same commitment to looking for these missing children as they have in other circumstances".
Father João Torres, parents of Rui Pedro and Archbishop Jorge Ortiga. Inauguration of the nativity scene. Photo: THE MINHO
"In a Rule of Law like ours, it is almost a crime not to look at the needs of these families", lamented Father João Torres, about the high number of missing children in Portugal, the theme of the Crib of Priscos this year 2021, which brought the parents of the most popular case, that of Rui Pedro, Filomena Teixeira and Manuel Mendonça, from Lousada, district of Porto.
"The objective of this initiative is to encourage the population and the media to reflect on all the children who have been reported missing and spread a message of hope and solidarity on an international level for parents and other families who are experiencing this problem", presented the organization of the crib, in a statement, before the inauguration.
This year's theme also intends "to lead authorities to reflect on prevention and on the strategies to be implemented, in collaboration with the entities responsible for Education, Justice and Security".
"And we, as citizens, when these things happen, we also have to do something for these families," said the priest, after criticizing "the lack of state support for these people who have missing children. "Where is the psychological, legal and other assistance for them?" he asked.
Inauguration of the nativity scene. Photo: THE MINHO
Manuel Mendonça, father of Rui Pedro Mendonça, confirmed that there was never "any help from the State" and added that "the PJ, after a month, closed our son's case". He also thanked "all the invaluable support of the lawyer Ricardo Sá Fernandes".
Parents of Rui Pedro, Father João Torres and Ricardo Rio. Inauguration of the nativity scene. Photo: THE MINHO
"We are a country of gluttons"
Talking about not having financed the crib yet, despite having won the Participatory Budget in 2018, Father João Torres considered that "we are a country of gluttons". "And also our Church in Portugal must stop being once and for all a stick ordered by national politics, the Church must have a more active voice", he added.
Father João Torres and mother of Rui Pedro. Photo: THE MINHO
The parish priest says that the "situation" is not going forward "because there are too many politicians and too many to eat and everyone has to explain to each other. That is a bureaucratic machine, in which some say yes, but then others say no".
Father João Torres. Photo: THE MINHO
Regarding the adhesion to the Church by the faithful, the parish priest of Priscus lamented that "many people only come to the Church at funerals", because in this way "we will be a Church of the dead, but we will have to be a Church of the living", recommending inversion of the situation, because "a Church that lives on the dead has no future".
Nativity scene open until January 9th
With its first edition in 2006, the live nativity scene in Priscos has a space of 30 thousand square meters as a stage, with more than 90 sets and 600 extras.
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The constructions are made by the parishioners of the village of Priscos, with the help of inmates of the Prisional Establishment of Braga.
In December, it can be visited on the 19th and 26th, and in January on the 2nd, 8th and 9th.
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Tips on how to reduce mosquitoes and exposure to mosquito-borne diseases
Whether you're hitting the hiking trail, barbecuing in the back yard or camping out in the great outdoors, you'll want to protect against mosquito bites. Not only will your outdoor experiences be more pleasant without itchy red welts on your arms and legs, but it's also important to protect against possible insect-borne diseases, such as West Nile virus.
With this year's first human casualty (a woman in Alabama) as a result of West Nile virus reported by the Centers for Disease Control -- and over 4,000 human cases of West Nile virus reported in 2002 -- the fight against mosquito bites is becoming increasingly important.
Ralph Bram, Ph.D., has more than 40 years of experience as a medical and veterinary entomologist in government, university and industry positions. Formerly the national program leader of entomology at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bram offers the following tips for reducing mosquitoes around your home and keeping yourself protected from mosquito bites.
-- Clean and chlorinate swimming pools and outdoor hot tubs and saunas. If they are not in use, empty them and keep them covered.
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Top 100 Movie Review: No. 020 – Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)
Ranked 020 on the IMDb Top 100 Movie List (as at May 2017).
Watched movie during June 2020.
Cast: Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia Organa), Alec Guinness (Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi), Peter Cushing (Grand Moff Tarkin), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Kenny Baker (R2-D2), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), David Prowse (Darth Vader), James Earl Jones (Darth Vader voice)
Director: George Lucas
My rating: 9.0 / 10
The galaxy is in a period of civil war. Rebel spies have stolen plans to the Galactic Empire's Death Star, a moon-sized space station capable of destroying an entire planet. Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) , secretly one of the Rebellion's leaders, has obtained its schematics, but her starship is intercepted by an Imperial Star Destroyer under the command of the ruthless Sith Lord Darth Vader (body David Prowse / voice James Earl Jones), an agent to the Empire. Before she is captured, Leia hides the plans in the memory of astromech droid R2-D2 (Kenny Baker), who, along with protocol droid C-3PO (Anthony Daniels), flees in an escape pod to the desert planet Tatooine.
The droids are captured by Jawa traders, who sell them to moisture farmers Owen and Beru Lars and their nephew Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill). While cleaning R2-D2, Luke accidentally triggers part of a holographic recording of Leia, in which she requests help from Obi-Wan Kenobi. The only Kenobi whom Luke knows is "Old Ben" Kenobi, an elderly hermit. He asks his uncle if he knows anything, but his uncle curtly drops the subject. Later that night Luke finds R2-D2 missing but can't go after him due to the Sandpeople.
The next morning while Luke is searching R2-D2 he has a physical encounter with Sandpeople but is saved by 'Old Ben' (Alec Guinness). Ben, who reveals his true name to be Obi-Wan, tells Luke of his days as a Jedi Knight, former peacekeepers of the Galactic Republic who derived their power from an energy field called the Force until they were wiped out by the Galactic Empire. Contrary to what his uncle has told him, Luke learns that his father fought alongside Obi-Wan as a Jedi Knight until Vader, a former pupil of Obi-Wan's, turned to the dark side of the Force and murdered him. Obi-Wan presents Luke with his father's old weapon, a lightsaber.
R2-D2 plays Leia's message for Obi-Wan, in which she begs him to take the Death Star plans to her home planet of Alderaan and give them to her father for analysis. Obi-Wan invites Luke to accompany him to Alderaan and learn the ways of the Force, but Luke declines, saying his aunt and uncle need him. Returning home, however, he finds Imperial stormtroopers have killed his aunt and uncle and destroyed their farm in their search for the droids, leaving Luke no choice but to accept Obi-Wan's invitation.
They travel to a cantina in Mos Eisley, where they hire smuggler Han Solo (Harrison Ford) to transport them. Han is intercepted by Greedo, a bounty hunter working for local mobster Jabba the Hutt, to whom Han owes money; the confrontation ends with Han killing Greedo. Obi-Wan, Luke, R2-D2 and C-3PO flee Tatooine, with Han and his Wookiee co-pilot Chewbacca on their ship the Millennium Falcon.
Death Star commander Grand Moff Tarkin (Peter Cushing) orders the destruction of Alderaan, Leia's home planet, using the Death Star's superlaser as a show of force. The Falcon crew discovers the planet's remains and is captured by the Death Star's tractor beam, which Obi-Wan goes to disable. Luke discovers that Leia is imprisoned on the Death Star and scheduled to be executed, and rescues her with the help of Han and Chewbacca in a swashbuckling series of escapes. His task accomplished, Obi-Wan sees that the others need a distraction to board the Falcon, and sacrifices himself in a lightsaber duel with Darth Vader. They depart the hangar but are caught up by four Imperial TIE starfighters which they fight off. Using a tracking beacon placed on the Falcon, the Imperials follow the rebels to the hidden base on Yavin 4.
Leia's schematics show that the Death Star might be destroyed by firing torpedoes into a two-meter-wide thermal exhaust port that directly leads into its reactor, triggering a chain reaction. Han collects a reward for his role in Leia's rescue, intending to leave and repay Jabba. Luke joins the Rebel squadron in a desperate attack against the approaching Death Star.
In the ensuing battle, the Rebels suffer heavy losses in several unsuccessful runs. Vader leads a squadron of TIE fighters and prepares to attack Luke's X-wing, but Han returns and attacks the Imperial fighters, sending Vader spiralling into space. Guided by Obi-Wan's spirit, Luke turns off his targeting computer and uses the Force to guide the torpedoes into the exhaust port. The Death Star explodes just before it can fire on the Rebel base, killing Tarkin and the Imperial troops onboard.
In a triumphant ceremony at the base, Leia awards Luke and Han medals for their heroism.
What's to Like
What's not to Like
The epic space opera to beat them all this is the movie that started a multi-billion franchise before there were such a thing. While most people rated the next movie The Empire Strikes Back as the superior movie in this trilogy the entire universe of Stars Wars couldn't exist without this epic.
This movie is the classic heroes journey, the everyday man reluctant to get involved, meets a elder mentor, rescues a girl, and saves the day. Star Wars remains one of the most financially successful films of all time after many Studios passed on it, and even Fox Studios who made it gave up merchandising rights and large percentage of the earnings in order to cut their financial commitments and then opened in in only 32 theatres. It ended up playing for over a year.
Probably the most important feature of this movie is it is just swashbuckling fun. I'm not going to add anything more as almost every English speaking adult (and a lot of non-English adults) have seen this movie or know of it's existence on some level. An epic and fun movie.
Best Art Direction-Set Decoration – Winner
Best Costume Design – Winner
Best Sound – Winner
Best Film Editing – Winner
Best Effects, Visual Effects – Winner
Best Music, Original Score – Winner
Best Picture – nominee
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Alec Guinness) – nominee
Best Director (George Lucas) – nominee
Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen – nominee
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4 Responses to Top 100 Movie Review: No. 020 – Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)
tensecondsfromnow says:
Only 8.5? Something must be a flaw for you…
Yeah good point, I've changed that rating up. It's a movie I really love.
Me too! Wouldn't change a thing! It blew my socks off in 78.
https://film-authority.com/2019/12/28/star-wars-1978/
joeblogsfilm says:
Wish I was around for the Hype in 78! Saw it as a kid and was blown away, and try to watch the Original trilogy annually!


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Before closing their doors on June 29, 2012, NAHO served as a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals, families and communities. Their fundamental belief was to provide advancement, promotion and sharing-of-knowledge opportunities regarding the health and well-being of our Peoples as keys to empowerment.
NAHO was unique because it was the only national Aboriginal-controlled organization in Canada that was set up with three population specific Centres dedicated to advance and promote the distinct health needs of First Nations, Inuit and Métis populations through knowledge-based initiatives.
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A sexual health webinar series was offered based on implementation of the two Sexual Health Toolkits that were developed by the National Aboriginal Health Organization and the Native Youth Sexual Health Network. In collaboration with the NAHO Speaker Series, coverage for both their social media workshop and housing, homelessness and health webinars were offered via our webinar platform.
Promotion coverage in the Journal of Aboriginal of Health publication for our program also served as part of the collaboration agreement.
As a dedication to the National Aboriginal Health Organization and our common belief to provide sharing-of-knowledge opportunities regarding the health and well-being of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, we offer you a listing of all the NAHO publications and resources that were sent to us as a gift.
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2. Motivation / BackgroundMotivation / Background •• ""chickenchicken--andand--eggegg"" dilemmadilemma –– Reserve judgment on choosing OSGi.Reserve judgment on choosing OSGi. •• Many Japanese companies are ready to use OSGi inMany Japanese companies are ready to use OSGi in their products/services.their products/services. •• If OSGi becomes realIf OSGi becomes real ""de factode facto"", willing to use it., willing to use it. –– They want to selectThey want to select ""Promised TechnologyPromised Technology"", and to, and to prevent a repeat ofprevent a repeat of JiniJini.. •• Their usage directly createsTheir usage directly creates ""de factode facto"" standardstandard •• We needed activities/promotion to break theWe needed activities/promotion to break the dilemma.dilemma.
3. OSGi UsersOSGi Users'' Forum JapanForum Japan •• Sept. 28, 2004 EstablishedSept. 28, 2004 Established –– 1st user group authorized by OSGi Alliance.1st user group authorized by OSGi Alliance. •• CharterCharter –– Promotion of OSGi service platform in Japan.Promotion of OSGi service platform in Japan. –– Exchange/share views of experiences of OSGi.Exchange/share views of experiences of OSGi. –– Encouraging Business Collaborations.Encouraging Business Collaborations. –– Push OSGi asPush OSGi as ""de factode facto"" standard in Japan.standard in Japan. •• ActivityActivity –– WorkshopWorkshop •• One/two times a year.One/two times a year. –– ExperimentalExperimental TestbedsTestbeds •• Evaluate technical and business potentialities.Evaluate technical and business potentialities. •• Membership Fee: Free!Membership Fee: Free!
8. 1st Workshop (2)1st Workshop (2) •• Program (afternoon session)Program (afternoon session) –– ""The implementation of an OSGi service platform and solution pattThe implementation of an OSGi service platform and solution patternserns"",, NobuhiroNobuhiro AsaiAsai,, IBM JapanIBM Japan –– ""The service platform for embedded Systems,The service platform for embedded Systems, ""TSUBASATSUBASA"", and its application examples, and its application examples"",, TomohisaTomohisa Yamaguchi, Mitsubishi Electric CorporationYamaguchi, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation –– ""Service solutions of distributed devices and its application exaService solutions of distributed devices and its application examplesmples"",, KazunariKazunari Tanaka,Tanaka, Toshiba Solutions CorporationToshiba Solutions Corporation –– ""Relation between printing and OSGiRelation between printing and OSGi"" MikioMikio Aoki, Seiko Epson CorporationAoki, Seiko Epson Corporation –– ""Relation between mobile phones and OSGiRelation between mobile phones and OSGi"" TetsuyukiTetsuyuki Kobayashi,Kobayashi, AplixAplix CorporationCorporation –– ""OSGi Service Gateway for integration of fixed/mobile networksOSGi Service Gateway for integration of fixed/mobile networks"" HironoriHironori HoriuchiHoriuchi, KDDI, KDDI Lab. Corporation.Lab. Corporation. –– ""NEC R&D activities related to OSGiNEC R&D activities related to OSGi"" Akira Tsukamoto, NEC Corporation.Akira Tsukamoto, NEC Corporation. –– ""R&D of a network middlewareR&D of a network middleware ""CSC: Communication Service ConciergeCSC: Communication Service Concierge"", an extension of, an extension of OSGi frameworksOSGi frameworks"", Akihiro, Akihiro TsutsuiTsutsui, NTT Lab., NTT Lab.
9. ConclusionConclusion •• OSGi UsersOSGi Users'' Forum JapanForum Japan –– Established on Sept. 28, 2004Established on Sept. 28, 2004 –– To push OSGi as realTo push OSGi as real ""de factode facto"" standard in Japan.standard in Japan. –– 46 members.46 members. •• 1st. Workshop was a great success.1st. Workshop was a great success.


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Q: Question about a step in the proof of Thm. 1.2 of Pazy (Semigroups), Section 4.1 For anyone who happens to have Pazy's book on hand, on page 102, we have
$$\frac{d}{dt}R(\lambda,A)u(t)=\lambda R(\lambda,A)u(t)-u(t)$$
which implies
$$R(\lambda,A)u(t)=-\int_{0}^{t}e^{\lambda(t-\tau)}u(\tau)d\tau$$
I suppose I am probably missing something obvious, but why is this implication valid?
For some background, $A$ is a densely-defined operator with $[0,\infty)\subset\rho(A)$, and
$$\limsup_{\lambda\to\infty}\lambda^{-1}\log||R(\lambda,A)||\leq 0$$
We are trying to show that for any initial data in the Banach space, $X$, on which $A$ is defined, there can be at most one solution to the Abstract Cauchy Problem for $A$. Accordingly, $u$ here is assumed to solve this problem for initial data $\vec{0}$. Pazy's proof also depends on Lemma 1.1 of this section and a translation argument as well, both of which make sense to me. I am just stuck on the one step above.

A: This is merely the variation of constant formula :
For any simple Cauchy problem : $v'(t)=Bv(t)+f(t); \; v(0)=x\in X$, where $B$ generates a $C_0$-semigroup $T(t)$ on a Banach space $X$, the solution (when it exists) is given by the classical formula :
$$v(t)=T(t)x+\int_0^t T(t-s) f(s)ds.$$
Now, in your case, we have $v(t)=R(\lambda,A)u(t), \; x=v(0)=0$ (since $u(0)=0$), $B=\lambda I$, $T(t)=e^{t \lambda I}=e^{\lambda t}I$ and $ f(t)=-u(t)$.
We can also prove this result as in the proof of variation constant formula. In fact, take $v(\tau)=R(\lambda,A)u(\tau)$ then your fisrt formula is equivalent to
$$v'(\tau)-\lambda v(\tau)=-u(\tau).$$
Multiplying by $e^{-\lambda \tau}$, we obtain
$$e^{-\lambda \tau}v'(\tau)-\lambda e^{-\lambda \tau}v(\tau)=-e^{-\lambda \tau}u(\tau).$$
Then
$$\frac{d}{dt} [e^{-\lambda \tau}v(\tau)]=-e^{-\lambda \tau}u(\tau).$$
Integrating from $0$ to $t$ and using $v(0)=0$, we have
$$e^{-\lambda t}v(t)=-\int_0^t e^{-\lambda \tau}u(\tau) d\tau.$$
Thus,
$$v(t)=R(\lambda,A)u(t)=-\int_{0}^{t}e^{\lambda(t-\tau)}u(\tau)d\tau.$$

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Principal Photography Begins on UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION
PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY BEGINS ON
UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION
STAND-ALONE TALE THAT FOLLOWS THE EVENTS OF 2014'S
THREE-TIME OSCAR®-NOMINATED EPIC WILL TELL INSPIRING TRUE
STORY OF OLYMPIAN LOUIS "LOUIE" ZAMPERINI'S
POST-WORLD WAR II JOURNEY
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Los Angeles CA– September 5, 2017 – Filming began today on UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION, the amazing true story that will serve as a stand-alone tale and follow the events of 2014's epic saga UNBROKEN. UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION tells the inspiring and powerful tale of Louis "Louie" Zamperini's post-World War II struggle to find peace and forgiveness after his brutal treatment as a Japanese prisoner of war.
UNBROKEN and UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION are based on Laura Hillenbrand's masterpiece Unbroken, which spent more than four years on The New York Times best-seller list in hardcover, including 15 weeks at No. 1. The paperback debuted at No. 1 and remained there more than 20 weeks, and the young-reader edition also became a Times best-seller. The three-time Academy Award®-nominated film UNBROKEN opened to the third-best Christmas Day opening of all time before going on to make almost $165 million worldwide.
"The life of American Olympian, WWII airman, castaway and P.O.W. Louie Zamperini is a story so extraordinary, it staggers the imagination," Hillenbrand said of the upcoming film. "It is a life rich in lessons for all of us—lessons in resilience and ingenuity, grace and humanity, forgiveness and the redemptive power of faith. I am so pleased to see his story brought back to the screen, where it will continue to inspire audiences."
"Audiences have long wanted to see the 'second part' of Louie Zamperini's story brought to life," said Executive Producer Bill Reeves, President of The WTA Group. "How he found redemption, overcame deep personal struggles and ultimately forgave his captors makes for an inspiring, beautiful film."
UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION stars Samuel Hunt (Chicago P.D.) as Zamperini; Merritt Patterson (The Royals) as his wife, Cynthia; and Will Graham as his own grandfather, evangelist Billy Graham. "Like my father and grandfather before me, I'm blessed to have been able to answer a call to evangelism," Will Graham, Vice President of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, said. "But knowing how God used Billy Graham in Louie Zamperini's life, I couldn't pass the opportunity to portray him in this inspiring story."
UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION is produced by The WTA Group in partnership with Universal 1440 Entertainment, with theatrical release through Pure Flix.
Following the Allied victory in World War II, UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION tells the story of famed Olympic athlete and prisoner of war Louie Zamperini's experiences returning to the United States. After Louie was freed from captivity in Japan, he returned to California and tried to resume his life, marrying the love of his life, Cynthia Applewhite. Wrestling with untreated Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and suffering constant nightmares about his savage merciless camp guard—Cpl. Mutsuhiro Watanabe, known to the men he ruled over as "The Bird"—Louie fell into alcoholism, depression and despair. During fall1949, Cynthia convinced Louie to attend a Billy Graham crusade. Deeply affected by Graham's preaching, Louie made a commitment to Christ that restored his faith. He quit drinking, found that his nightmares had vanished and began the extraordinary healing process of forgiving his captors.
"Before PTSD even had a name or diagnosis, far too many World War II veterans like Louie battled this invisible pain," said Glenn Ross, General Manger and Executive Vice President, Universal 1440 Entertainment. "UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION shines a powerful light on their struggles and how Louie became a beacon of hope to us all."
Written by Richard Friedenberg (A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT) and Kenneth Hixon (CITY BY THE SEA), UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION is directed by Harold Cronk, who helmed the hit faith films GOD'S NOT DEAD and GOD'S NOT DEAD 2.
"The strength, courage and faith of Louis Zamperini is remarkable. His struggles, his shortcomings, and above all, his story of redemption weaves together many important lessons for all generations," said Michael Scott, Pure Flix founding partner. "Pure Flix is honored to bring the true story of Zamperini's life and legacy to theaters as we know it will inspire and transform audiences."
"Louie Zamperini's story in WW2 is well known from UNBROKEN the book and film," said Producer Matt Baer, who also served as a producer on 2014's UNBROKEN. "But the details of his post-war struggles and ultimate redemption are so stirring, they deserve to be told in a stand-alone project."
Michael Elliott also serves as producer. In addition to Reeves, UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION is executive produced by Dave Mechem, Luke Zamperini, Cynthia Garris, Erik Weir and Michael Scott.
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The WTA Group is a leader in faith-based film marketing and financing, home entertainment representation and consumer product licensing. Founded in 2009, WTA has led the faith audience marketing campaigns for talented film-making clients including Stephen and Alex Kendrick (WAR ROOM and #1 New York Times best-seller The Love Dare), Sony/AFFIRM Films (MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN), Pure Flix Entertainment (GOD'S NOT DEAD), Compass Cinema (IS GENESIS HISTORY?) and The Christian Broadcasting Network (IN OUR HANDS: THE BATTLE FOR JERUSALEM). The company's author and writer roster includes Charlie Daniels (Country Music Hall of Fame Member, Grand Ole Opry Member), Dr. Michael L. Brown (radio host and best-selling author) and Randy Alcorn (New York Times best-selling author). For more information, visit www.thewtagroup.com
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Founded in 2005 by Michael Scott, David A.R. White, Russell Wolfe and Elizabeth Travis, Pure Flix has become the largest independent faith and family studio in the world. Their recent releases include The Case for Christ, I'm Not Ashamed, God's Not Dead 2, God's Not Dead, Do You Believe? Woodlawn and the upcoming Same Kind of Different as Me.
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5 Inspiring Women Who Made History in the Hudson Valley
Maeve Allen March 11, 2022
Margaret "Daisy" Suckley on the veranda of her family estate, called Wilderstein. Rhinebeck, NY, 1988. Photo courtesy of Wilderstein Preservation
These Hudson Valley women created lasting legacies in the world, ranging from environmental conservation to women's rights victories.
Judge Jane Bolin, first black female judge to occupy a court bench | Photo by employee of the US Office of War Information
Jane Bolin
Jane Bolin was a woman of many firsts. She was the first black woman to graduate from Yale Law School, the first to join the New York City Bar Association, and the first black woman to serve as a judge in the United States. But before she made history, Bolin was born in Poughkeepsie in 1908.
Her father, Gaius C. Bolin, was the first black president of the Dutchess County Bar Association. In 1939, Bolin was appointed as judge of the Domestic Relations court and remained the only black female judge in the country for 20 years. She was the driving force behind many court rulings that shaped the criminal justice system in the U.S., such as the assignment of probation officers to cases without regard for race or religion.
Bolin also worked with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to support the Wiltwyck school, a program to fight juvenile crime among boys. Poughkeepsie native Jane Bolin fought to defend the voiceless — allowing true change to occur in the United States.
Jean Murphy
At first, Jean Murphy was just another 1950s mother and housewife living in Poughkeepsie. Then she decided to do something for herself and joined The Hudson Valley Philharmonic, The League of Women Voters, and the Dutchess County Women's Republican Club.
The latter club sparked her interest in politics, which led her to run in, and eventually win, the election for Republican Committeewoman. In 1967, she became the first woman elected to Dutchess County government and participated in Dutchess County Legislature for six terms. She spearheaded many projects, including a prison initiative reform and funding for daycare budgets to assist working mothers.
Murphy caused a stir in 1976 when she made the front page of the New York Times because of her switch to the Democratic Party. She continued public service for the rest of her days, acting as head of the Town of Poughkeepsie Historic Commission and Town Historian.
Margaret "Daisy" Suckley on the veranda of her family estate, called Wilderstein. Rhinebeck, NY, 1988 | Photo courtesy of Wilderstein Preservation
Margaret "Daisy" Suckley
Margaret "Daisy" Suckley was Franklin D. Roosevelt's friend and confidante, and went on to become one of his most trusted advisors throughout his presidency. Born in Rhinebeck in 1891, Suckley enjoyed the lifestyle of a wealthy Hudson River family.
She kept FDR company in Hyde Park, where he struggled to regain control of his legs. Suckley even gifted the president his beloved dog, Fala. She was invited to Roosevelt's 1933 inauguration and stuck by the president's side ever since. In 1941, Suckley became the archivist at the FDR library in Hyde Park, where she remained for 22 years. But she held her own archives secret, keeping her journals chronicling the time spent with FDR in a suitcase under her bed.
Her perspective on some of the most significant moments in history was revealed when those journals were discovered after she died in 1991 — six months before her 100th birthday.
Frances "Franny" Reese
The world's largest hydroelectric power plant was almost built on Storm King Mountain, but Frances "Franny" Reese stopped production in its tracks when she and the Scenic Hudson Preservation Committee challenged Consolidated Edison in court.
The legal battle was the first of its kind; citizens were allowed to intervene even though the environmental effects would not directly damage their properties. It was also the first court case in which citizens took part in a site-licensing decision, and the first of many preservation successes from Scenic Hudson.
Reese served as chairwoman from 1966 to 1984 and, under her leadership, Scenic Hudson stopped a massive coal plant from settling in Hudson. Without Frances Reese, who knows what the Hudson Valley would like today.
Margaret Sanger | Photo by Underwood & Underwood
Margaret Sanger was a liberal feminist before it was cool. Known as the founder of Planned Parenthood, she advocated for women's reproductive rights in New York for most of her life. Yet before becoming a birth control proponent, she served as a nurse in White Plains and studied at Claverack College and the Hudson River Institute. Eventually, she switched her nursing career for a writing one and began a column for New York Call entitled, "What Every Girl Should Know." It was through writing that her passion for sex education and women's health ignited and her uphill battle for birth control rights began.
From the start, it wasn't easy. Sanger was indicted in 1914 for violating the Federal Comstock Law, which prohibited the distribution of any contraceptives. The nine charges against her — which were eventually dropped — didn't slow Sanger down and, in October of 1916, she and her sister opened the first birth control clinic in the United States.
The clinic was short-lived; it was closed by police nine days later, and Sanger spent 30 days in jail. Her arrest brought the public's attention to the birth control controversy, and Sanger found herself a new set of supporters. In 1921, she initiated the American Birth Control League, which later became the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Sanger served as president of the group for seven years and, in 1923, her dream came true.
The first legal birth control clinic opened its doors, finally allowing women access to contraceptives and reproductive medical practices.
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U.N. grants sanctions exemption for inter-Korean railway survey
NEW YORK, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) — The United Nations Security Council on Friday granted a sanctions exemption to enable the two Koreas to conduct a survey on reconnecting railways across their border, a diplomatic source said.
The exemption was approved by consensus by the council's North Korea sanctions committee, paving the way for the survey and a groundbreaking ceremony before the end of the year.
South Korea requested an exemption for deliveries of fuel and other material needed to conduct the survey in the North. Pyongyang is under heavy U.N. sanctions, including capped imports of refined petroleum, for its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.
As part of efforts to denuclearize the regime, South Korea has pushed for inter-Korean projects, including the railway reconnection.
Last month the two Koreas agreed to start the survey by late October and hold the groundbreaking ceremony between late November and early December, but the sanctions issue caused a delay.
"Our government has stood by the principle of honoring the sanctions regime and working closely with the international community as we conduct key inter-Korean projects," an official of South Korea's foreign ministry said on condition of anonymity. "Our government's consultations with the committee regarding the inter-Korean railway survey have now wrapped up."
Following consultations with U.S. officials this week, South Korea's top nuclear envoy, Lee Do-hoon, said Washington had expressed its "strong support" for the survey pending "technical" issues that still had to be resolved.
The U.N. decision is the first sanctions exemption related to the recent expansion of inter-Korean projects.
But it is limited to the survey, and the reconnection of the railway will be subject to additional exemptions.
The U.S. has insisted that sanctions on North Korea remain fully in force until the full and verified denuclearization of the regime. Its approval of the exemption could help reopen stalled negotiations between Washington and Pyongyang.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and a senior North Korean official, Kim Yong-chol, were scheduled to hold talks in New York earlier this month, but the plan was called off a day before due to what the U.S. called scheduling issues.
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Floridians rally to end occupation of Gaza
November 28, 2012	9:07 AM CST By Thomas Adriaan Hellinger
ORLANDO, Fla. – This past Sunday, about 100 Floridians from throughout central and south Florida gathered at Orlando's Lake Eola park to hold a demonstration calling for the end of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.
The demonstration was planned and organized by the Florida Palestine Network in response to the Israeli offensive in the Gaza strip. The offensive, dubbed "Operation Pillar of Defense" by the Israeli Defense Forces, began on the Nov. 14 with the assassination of Ahmed al-Jabari, a high ranking member of Hamas's military wing.
Turnout for the event was hampered by the calling of a ceasefire Nov. 21, but organizers of the event stressed the importance of going forward as planned and maintaining pressure on Israel until the occupation of Palestinian territories is relinquished to the Palestinian people.
In addition to hampering turnout, the ceasefire also appears to be responsible for the canceling of an expected counter-demonstration is support of the Israeli government.
On hand were representatives from multiple organizations, including chapters of the Students for Justice in Palestine from Tallahassee, Tampa and Miami, along with the Gainesville chapter of Students for a Democratic Society.
Meeting on the park green at the intersection of Robinson and Eola, speakers testified to the struggle of the Palestinian people under the Israeli occupation. Speakers noted the lengths to which the Israeli government is willing to go to weaken the people of Gaza, including strictly rationing the amount of food allowed through the embargo to Palestinians despite the fact that nearly 10 percent of children under five years old in Gaza suffer from chronic malnutrition.
Recent Florida State University graduate and former organizer for the Obama campaign C.J. Canton criticized the president's seemingly unconditional defense of Israel. Canton also raised a common theme of the demonstration, saying that the assembled demonstrators needed to impress upon the Democratic Party that the support of those who care for Gaza is not to be unconditionally expected at election time.
Speaking in opposition to the official line of the Israeli and U.S. governments, event organizer Rasha Mubarak eloquently declared that, "Israel has a right to exist, but not as they presently do, by occupying a people and treating the Palestinians as less than human."
The demonstrators marched in a circuit from Lake Eola through the center of downtown Orlando under a small escort of officers from the Orlando Police Department, including at least one undercover officer known to have surveilled local events held by Food Not Bombs and the Occupy movement.
Despite a nearly empty downtown and a general lack of media presence, the demonstrators were able to bring their message to curious onlookers relaxing in the park. Chanting slogans such as "1,2,3,4 end the occupation, end the war," the supporters of the Palestinians were a living testament to the fact that there is a sizable and active American opposition to the Israeli occupation.
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