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@rj_gallagher
Fri May 17 09:11:26 +0000 2019
In a disturbing case in France, journalists are facing potential prosecution & five years in prison for handling a classified document that revealed how the country's government misled the public about its involvement in the Yemen conflict: https://t.co/sqMSTaWZ0T
The journalists - from @InvestigationRF & @Disclose_ngo - are being investigated by the counter-terrorism division of the domestic security agency DGSI. The crime they are accused of committing - "compromising the secrecy of national defense" - has no public interest defence.
Legal observers say the case is unprecedented & raises major press freedom issues. DGSI is arguing reporters commit an offence as soon as they *possess* a classified doc - regardless of whether they later publish it & regardless of public interest in revealing the doc's contents.
Some important background on this case:
In January, France's armed forces minister Florence Parly claimed in an interview that she "had no knowledge as to whether [French] weapons are being used directly" in the Yemen war. https://t.co/NerxVV470K
But months earlier, in Oct 2018, Parly was at a briefing where she was presented w/ a secret document that detailed how the Saudis & UAE were using a large number of French weapons -- including tanks & truck-mounted howitzers -- to launch attacks during the Yemen conflict.
With her January statement, Parly had misled the public with what appeared to be brazen lies.
The same secret document seen by Parly was leaked to @disclose_ngo reporters. They used it to produce this excellent investigation, published in April, which revealed in meticulous detail the French weapons used by Saudis & UAE to wage war in Yemen: https://t.co/KRXG7Qg7xV
Since 2015, the war has killed or injured more than 17,900 civilians & triggered a famine that has taken the lives of an estimated 85,000 children: https://t.co/JgExuFxexP
But now the reporters at @Disclose_ngo -- & a journalist at Radio France who worked with them -- face prosecution & jail. Their alleged crime? Possessing the secret document that highlighted Parly's false statements & the use of French weapons in Yemen. https://t.co/sqMSTaWZ0T
"They want to make an example of us because it's the first time in France that there have been leaks like this," says Disclose co-founder @GeoffreyLivolsi. "They want to scare journalists and their sources away from revealing state secrets."
Here's a copy of the document the French government didn't want you to see. Feel free to share it widely.
It lists the weapons the Saudis & UAE are using in Yemen -- obtained from France & also the US, UK, Germany, Italy, & others. https://t.co/iebeM22s8H
Sat May 18 11:13:16 +0000 2019

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I am not sure that after booting the current '/' and swap will be recognized as they are now. Or if /mnt/lfs will be recognized as /dev/sdc2. If they are, I can set up the LFS fstab.
Has anyone tried a similar setup?


Businesses that are looking for a software testing outsourcing company in Europe may often find it challenging to choose the one which best meets their specific demands, offers the best level of software quality assurance services, and the most suitable cooperation model.
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Meanwhile, the demand for IT testing experts is growing, and many companies may face a severe lack of experienced experts.
Due to the rapid information technology advancements, and a soaring demand for qualified experts, the European Commission expects the shortage of IT-skilled staff could amount to 825,000 by 2020.
There are countries in Western Europe like the Netherlands and the UK which are among software industry leaders and which at the same time suffer from the profound lack of IT experts. For instance, in the Netherlands, in Q4 2016, there were more than 10 thousand job openings at companies offering ICT services, which constitutes 6.3 percent of all unfilled job vacancies in the Netherlands. This number increased in Q1 2017 to 12.3 thousand (6.5 percent).
In the UK, computer software industry accounts for 5% of the worldwide market. However, the European Commission forecasts that the UK workforce will have the largest digital skills deficit in the EU by 2020.
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As a company that delivers both manual and automated software testing services to more than 20 clients across such domains as Finances, Enterprise Software, Education, Hi-Tech and more, we've decided to collects findings from such sources as Clutch, PwC, Tholons, A.T. Kearney, and our QA expertise to help you find the best destination and the right company for your software testing outsourcing.
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There are 2,300 IT professionals involved in the IT industry and 15,000 graduates annually enter the market. Thus the supply of QA specialists in Ukraine is high and the competition for talent is moderate. The country organizes a wide range of QA conferences such as BAQ Conference, QA Fest 2017, Security Testing Marathon, IT Weekend Lviv: Software Testing & Big Data, etc.
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Key IT hubs: Kyiv, Odesa, Lviv, Kharkiv, Dnipro.
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The country's IT services market is expected to reach USD 6,8 by 2020 with a growth rate of 5.9% CAGR. Moreover, Poland was ranked 9th in Tholons Top 100 Outsourcing Destinations. Poland was also listed 10th in the world for English skills in the EF English Proficiency Index 2016.
Over 140,000 Polish professionals are involved in the IT sector, and 450 IT companies offer software outsourcing services. Many IT vendors in Poland provide software quality assurance and IT testing services.
Key IT hubs: Wroclaw, Poznan, Krakow, and Warsaw.
Key companies which provide software testing services in Poland: N-iX, Exadel, Qburst, Cleveroad, Sii Poland, Comarch.
The country is an attractive destination for IT services outsourcing. It has gone up by 10 spots in the AT Kearney's Global Services Index. Every year approximately 9,000 technical graduates enter the Czech IT market. About 130,000 professionals are employed in its information and communication sector. The number has grown for the past 10 years and increased by 49,400 people. However, the market faces a challenge: to attract new employees.
Key IT hubs: Prague, Brno, Ostrava.
Top IT testing companies in the Czech Republic: AVG, Certicon, Unicorn.
The value of Romanian IT service exports reached EUR 2 billion in 2015 with an increase of 31% and is expected to amount to EUR 4 billion by 2019. Over 95,000 IT professionals are engaged in the Romanian IT sector. Around 32,500 graduates annually enter the market.
The industry development is propelled by the presence of such global companies as Hewlett-Packard, Huawei, Ericsson, and Gameloft.
Key IT hubs in Romania: Timisoara, Cluj Napoca, Bucharest, and Brasov.
Top IT testing companies in Romania: Accesa, Assist Software, EBS Romania S.A.
Look through the company's QA services portfolio. It should present a wide range of manual and automated testing services and address a variety of methodologies and platforms.
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Check the QA certifications. ISTQB is one of the key globally recognized certifications. It assesses testers' knowledge of the best testing practices and main quality assurance principles. Learn if the company encourages its employees to get certified.
The team is completely committed to a testing project and accountable for the testing process. The team is scalable, and its size can be adjusted to your current needs. Dedicated QA team is more efficient for long-term projects since you can predict the costs. A test engineer on a Dedicated Testing Team works full-time (160 hrs per month) for a long-term period (1+ year). Full time working engagement and a long-term cooperation assignment enable you to reduce the overall monthly cost.
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So this week, I'm moving house: Cringe.
Due to that, this week I've been listening to stuff that will take the edge off a bit – something that I can chill out to or just have as background music.
My faves from this Mixtape are English bands Glass Animals (who are touring Australia soon), Peace, and Australian band Stillwater Giants.
Another artist that kinda blew me away this week is Demi Louise. Hailing from Ballarat in rural Victoria, she has been in the UK playing a bunch of festivals and has opened for the number one act in the UK, Gabrielle Aplin – pretty impressive for an unsigned 20 year-old musician. Her style of music is acoustic guitars with strong yet floaty vocals. It has a really warm feel to it, like she's singing to you personally. If you like Missy Higgins with a dash of Lisa Mitchell, and a really sweet twist, you'll like Demi Louise.
Fast Friends – Paul Dempsey.
No Place Like Home – The Aston Shuffle feat. Kaelyn Behr.
Atlas – Tanya Batt feat. Hayden Calnin.
Fly Under The Radar – Stillwater Giants.
What You Came Here For – Tigertown.
P.S. What are your favourite songs to listen to when you're feeling stressed out? Leave a comment below!
Taylor Yates is a 20-something hairdresser-turned-writer. In her spare time, she reads chit lit, listens to indie rock, window-shops, and daydreams about travel. Taylor has just created a new Twitter account, and would really like you to follow her: @misstayloryates. You can find more of her music writing over at XXIV Magazine and The Dwarf.


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include_recipe "runit"

template "#{node[:tapalcatl][:cfg_path]}/#{node[:tapalcatl][:cfg_file]}" do
  source 'tapalcatl-config.conf.erb'
  notifies :restart, 'runit_service[tapalcatl]', :delayed
end

url = "https://s3.amazonaws.com/mapzen.software/tile/tapalcatl/tapalcatl_server-#{node[:tapalcatl][:revision]}"
remote_file "#{node[:tapalcatl][:bin]}/tapalcatl_server" do
  source url
  mode '0755'
  action :create
  notifies :restart, 'runit_service[tapalcatl]', :delayed
end

execute 'allow tapalcatl to bind on <1024 ports' do
  command 'setcap cap_net_bind_service=+ep ' + node[:tapalcatl][:bin] + '/tapalcatl_server'
end

# create directory, since runit doesn't seem to do this automatically
directory '/var/log/tapalcatl' do
  action :create
  recursive true
end

# set the default to the max if there's no default set
ruby_block "set default ulimit" do
  block do
    unless node.default[:tapalcatl][:limits][:open_files]
      max = File.read('/proc/sys/fs/file-max').to_i
      # sanity check
      if max >= 1024
        node.default[:tapalcatl][:limits][:open_files] = max
      end
    end
  end
end

runit_service 'tapalcatl' do
  action [:enable]
  log true
  default_logger false
  sv_timeout node[:tapalcatl][:runit][:timeout]
end

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Darius I cel Mare (Dîryayas), fiul lui Hystaspes, s-a născut în anul 550 î.Hr. și a devenit rege al perșilor în 522 î.Hr.. În perioada sa, Imperiul Persan a cunoscut apogeul puterii și al întinderii teritoriale, devenind cel mai vast și cel mai puternic stat din Orientul Mijlociu. Darius I a mutat capitala Imperiului Persan la Persepolis. A anexat Punjabul în 517 î.Hr.. Pornește într-o expediție împotriva sciților în (513 î.Hr.), soldată însă cu un eșec. Darius I a vrut să cucerească Grecia, dar a fost înfrânt la Marathon (490 î.Hr.). Moare înainte de a porni în a doua expediție împotriva grecilor, în anul 486 î.Hr., sarcina de a răzbuna onoarea persană fiindu-i transmisă fiului și urmașului său la tron, Xerxes I.

Viața timpurie

Darius s-a născut în anul 550 î.Hr., fiind cel mai mare dintre cei cinci fii ai lui Hystaspes și al Rhodugunei. Hystaspes a fost satrap de Bactria în 522 î.Hr., potrivit lui Herodot. De asemenea, potrivit lui Herodot, Darius a servit ca lăncier în campania egipteană al regelui Cambyses al II-lea. Hystaspes a fost un ofițer în armată și un nobil de la  curtea lui Cyrus al II-lea cel Mare.

Înainte ca Cyrus cu armata sa să treacă râul Aras ca să lupte cu triburile din nord, acesta și-a învestit fiul, Cambyses al II-lea, ca rege în cazul în care ar fi fost ucis. Cu toate acestea, odată ce a traversat râul Aras, Cyrus a avut o viziune în care Darius avea aripi deasupra umerilor și stătea deasupra Europei și Asiei.
Cu toate acestea, Cambyses, fiul său a fost moștenitorul la tron. Cambyses l-a ridicat pe Darius din funcția de lăncier.

Începutul domniei
În anul 522 î.Hr. regele Cambyses a fost rechemat din Egipt de o revoltă. El l-a condamnat la moarte pe fratele său Smerdis, pe care îl făcuse regent al unora dintre provinciile estice și pe care îl suspecta de neloialiltate. Între timp, un uzurpator se pretindea a fi Smerdis cel mort și ridica pretenții la tron. Întîmplarea făcea ca acesta să semene în mod uimitor cu fratele lui Cambyses. Cambyses se întoarce să-l pedepsească pe uzurpator, dar moare pe când trecea prin Siria. Urmașul de drept la tronul Persiei era Hystaspes, tatăl lui Darius, dar acesta nu îndrăznește să-și asigure drepturile întrucât se temea de așa-zisul Smerdis. Darius însă conspiră împotriva uzurpatorului cu alți cinci membri ai aristocrației și reușește să-l ucidă. Prin această acțiune devine regele Persiei.

Darius a înfrânt apoi alte răscoale și și-a consolidat domnia refăcând imperiul înaintașilor săi. În primii ani de domnie Darius se confruntă cu revolte în Elam, Babilon, Media și Armenia, dar face față cu succes dovedindu-se un rege abil și capabil. Succesele sale au fost consemnate într-o inscripție plasată pe o stâncă înaltă la Behistun, pe cursul superior al râului Choaspes. Inscripția este în limba persană și în limbile babiloniene. Noul rege obține o legătură strânsă cu familia predecesorilor săi prin căsătoria cu Atossa, fiica lui Cyrus și văduva lui Cambyses.

Darius a început construirea unui oraș al perșilor, la poalele Muntelui Milei, Kuh-i-Rahmat, oraș numit de greci Persepolis. Pe o latură a muntelui a fost construită o terasă uriașă, unde se putea urca pe trepte duble. Darius a construit și palatul de la Susa, adevărata sa reședință.

A început o expediție contra Egiptului. A încercat să-și facă aici aliați printre preoți, construind un templu în oaza lui Ammon, Charga. Darius a poruncit și refacerea canalului dintre Nil și Marea Roșie și a poruncit învățaților să alcătuiască un cod de legi, activitate care a durat 16 ani. Astfel, Darius a evitat certurile religioase și posibilitatea unor răscoale.

În 517 î.Hr., Darius I a plecat din Egipt spre Asia Centrală, cucerind Horezmul, Belucistanul și Afganistanul. Valea Indului a devenit granița imperiului lui Darius I.

Rege al regilor

Darius I a fost urmașul lui Cambyses al II-lea la tron. Imperiul său s-a extins la est către India.

Imperiul Persan era compus din 20 de provincii (numite satrapii), conduse de satrapi a căror principală sarcină era să prevină revoltele și să colecteze taxele. Țările supuse plăteau tribute în aur, argint sau produse în funcție de circumstanțe: țările mai mici plăteau 450 talanți de argint (15.120 kg) și 100.000 de oi pe an; India plătea 360 talanți de argint (8.352 kg).

Darius a efectuat introducerea unei monede universale, dareicul, probabil înainte de 500 î.Hr.. Darius a aplicat sistemul monetar cu o monedă transnațională pentru a reglementa comerțul pe tot teritoriul imperiului. Dareicul a fost, de asemenea, recunoscut dincolo de granițele imperiului, în locuri cum ar fi Europa Centrală și de Europa de Est. Există două tipuri de dareic: de aur și de argint. Numai regele  putea să-și bată chipul pe  dareicul de aur, generali importanți și satrapii își băteau chipurile pe dareicurile de argint.

Dareicul a îmbunătățit, de asemenea, veniturile guvernamentale prin introducerea de noi taxe pe terenuri, efectivele de animale și piețe. Acest lucru a condus la înregistrarea și la măsurarea terenurilor, impozitele fiind stabilite în funcție de suprafață. Veniturile statului au crescut și au contribuit la menținerea și îmbunătățirea infrastructurii existente și au permis, de asemenea, creșterea fondurilor pentru proiectele de irigare a terenurilor aride. Acest nou sistem fiscal a dus la formarea unui sistem bancar de stat și la crearea de firme bancare. Una dintre cele mai renumite firme bancare a fost Murashu și Sons, cu sediul în Nippur. Aceste firme bancare acordau împrumuturi și credite pentru clienții.

Dareicul a adus un impuls major pentru comerțul internațional, schimburi comerciale cu bunuri, cum ar fi textile, covoare, unelte și obiecte de metal, au început să fie realizate între Asia, Europa și Africa. Pentru a îmbunătăți în continuare comerțul, Darius a construit un drum regal și a organizat un sistem poștal și o ruta maritimă feniciană.

Darius I și-a tratat supușii cu o bunătate remarcabilă tocmai cand un dușman înfrânt se aștepta la cea mai nemiloasă cruzime. A încurajat comerțul și a bătut o monedă proprie - dareicul. Darius I a introdus respectul pentru studiu. Darius I era nerăbdător să învețe lucruri noi despre lumea cucerită. El i-a incurajat pe arheologii din Babilon să-și îmbunătățească cunoștințele și a fondat o școală medicală la Saia (Egipt).

Dat fiind că perșii fuseseră un popor fără ieșire la mare, Darius I a vrut să-și extindă cunoștintele despre mare. El l-a trimis pe unul dintre căpitani, pe nume Scylax, să exploreze Indusul, apoi să navigheze de-a lungul coastei, până la Marea Roșie. Au fost găsite tăblițe de piatră care menționează faptul că Darius I a renovat anticul, dar nefolositul, canal ce lega Nilul de Marea Roșie în Golful Suez: "Apoi acest canal a fost săpat așa cum am poruncit eu și vase au navigat din Egipt prin acest canal spre Persia, potrivit dorinței mele".

Darius a construit multe temple și le-a restaurat cele care anterior fuseseră distruse. Chiar dacă Darius a fost un zoroastrian, el a construit temple dedicate zeilor religiei Egiptului antic. Au fost găsite mai multe temple dedicate zeilor Ptah și Nekhbet. El a finanțat restaurarea templului evreiesc, care inițial a fost decretată de către Cyrus cel Mare, și era favoarabil față de cultele grecești. Darius a observat de asemenea, ritualuri religioase egiptene legate de regalitate și a construit un templu dedicat zeul egiptean Ammon.

În cazul orașelor grecești, satrapii nu interveneau în afacerile locale, acestea fiind dirijate de despoți. Despoții făceau tot ce le plăcea atîta timp cît plăteau tributul regulat și furnizau contingentele militare cînd li se cerea. În practică, despoții asigurau coeziunea conducerii persane, care le asigura la rîndul ei puterea, și acest fapt explică de ce grecii din Asia Mică nu au încercat să scuture jugul persan în timpul disputelor care l-au adus în fruntea regatului pe Darius.

Comerțul este încurajat în timpul regelui Darius prin reforme monetare și îmbunătățirea sistemului de drumuri. El a adoptat moneda bimetalică introdusă inițial de Cresus în Lydia. Rețeaua de drumuri era foarte bine pusă la punct. Cel mai cunoscut drum era "Calea regală" ce era împărțită în stații marcate de puncte de oprire regulate. Avea o lungime mai mare de 1500 de mile și se considera că drumul poate fi străbătut în trei luni de către un om care mergea pe jos. Drumul trecea prin mijlocul Frigiei, pe lîngă mormîntul lui Midas, regele plin de aur, Pessinos, Ancyra, traversa Halys spre Pteria, vechiul oraș capadocian cucerit de Cressus, apoi traversa Halys din nou, mergea spre Sud, spre Mazaka și Comana, pentru a traversa Munții Taurus și a ajunge la Eufrat, înconjura munții care legau Mesopotamia la nord, trecînd pe lîngă Nisibis și ajungînd la Tigru, la Ninive, capitala ruinată a Asiriei. Dincolo de Arbela, drumul  continua spre sud-est pînă la rîul Choaspes și Susa. Drumul era sigur și bine întreținut. Avea avantajul că aducea Asia Centrală mai aproape de Marea Egee. Primele hărți grecești au demonstrat influența pe care a avut-o acest drum.

Expediția lui Darius I împotriva geților și sciților

Spre sfârșitul secolului al VI-lea î.Hr. sub Darius I cel Mare Imperiul persan ajunge la maxima lui înflorire. În urma expediției din anii 514-512 î.Hr. împotriva sciților, el își extinde stăpânirea asupra unei părți din Peninsula Balcanică. Cyrus cucerise coastele estice ale Mediteranei, continuase și asigurase cucerirea părții sale sudice prin dominarea Egiptului. Darius cel Mare s-a pregătit timp de opt ani pentru această expediție. Probabil că planul său inițial era de a îi supune pe traci până la Dunăre, pentru a-și fixa aici granița nordică a imperiului. Tracii erau războinici puternici și periculoși, așa că expediția a fost una serioasă.

Un arhitect foarte talentat din insula Samos (locul nașterii lui Pitagora), numit Mandrocles, a realizat un pod peste care perșii puteau ajunge în Tracia. Darius i-a dat apoi ordin lui Mandrocles să creeze două coloane, pe care să fie inscripționate cu caractere grecești numele diferitelor populații din armata lui. Herodot, părintele istoriei, a văzut și el aceste coloane și le-a descris. Nu s-a păstrat vreun detaliu al războiului din Tracia.

S-a spus că toate popoarele din zonă s-au supus, mai puțin geții care au luptat din patriotism. La nord de Dunăre se aflau triburi aliate cu cele de la sud de fluviu. Grecii numeau această populație sciți. Cei care erau situați la est erau mai apropiați ca limbă de perși, iar cei de la vest aveau o limbă apropiată de cea tracă. Nimic nu era mai firesc, decât ca popoarele de la sud de Dunăre să se alieze cu cele de la nordul Dunării împotriva perșilor.

Darius a înțeles că această unire tribală reprezenta un pericol pentru campanie. Darius cel Mare a intrat fără probleme în Sciția, dar faptele sale din aceste locuri sunt învăluite în legende. Dominația persană asupra părții estice a Peninsulei Balcanice a durat 15 ani și a fost întreruptă de cucerirea insulelor Lemnos și Imbros. Expediția lui Darius în Peninsula Balcanică împotriva geților și sciților a fost un succes comparabil cu expediția lui Cambyses în Egipt. Planul lui Darius a fost de a-i încorpora pe sciți în Imperiul persan. El a dorit de asemenea să cucerească Sciția și pentru că voia să se răzbune pe sciții care invadaseră Media cu 100 de ani înainte.

Darius I și războaiele medice

Regele persan Cyrus "cel Mare" (558-528 î.Hr.), cucerise în 546 î.Hr., printre alte provincii din Asia Mică, și regatul Lidiei, de care depindeau, cel puțin nominal, toate coloniile grecești din Ionia, unde se înfiripase o confederație de douăsprezece polisuri deosebit de înfloritoare din punct de vedere economic și cultural.

Darius I a înăsprit însă modul de stăpânire a orașelor grecești din Ionia, impunând condiții mai dure. Astfel, Ionia a fost integrată cu Lidia într-o singură provincie (satrapie) cu sediul la Sardes, iar în locul unor contribuții neregulate s-au instituit tributuri anuale fixe, ceea ce a stârnit mari nemulțumiri.

Între anii  499 și 493 î.Hr., polisurile ioniene s-au răsculat împotriva Imperiului Persan. Revolta lor a fost însă zdrobită de către imensele armate ale lui Darius. Ionienii s-au adresat atunci celorlalte polisuri grecești pentru ajutor armat, dar singurele cetăți care au răspuns pozitiv au fost doar Atena și Eretria. Expediția navală organizată de acestea în anul 498 î.Hr. a debarcat trupe în Asia Mică, dar după ce au înaintat până la Sardes (unde au incendiat palatul satrapului persan și templul zeiței Cybele), atenienii și eretrienii au fost învinși, nevoiți să se retragă și să se reîmbarce în mare grabă.
Lăsați singuri, și incapabili să se înțeleagă între ei, ionienii au fost învinși decisiv în bătălia de la insula Lade (494 î.Hr.). Miletul, cel mai dezvoltat și bogat oraș al confederației ioniene a fost luat cu asalt și distrus din temelii. Astfel, perșii au pus din nou stăpânire pe Ionia, asupra căreia au instituit o stăpânire bazată pe un regim de teroare.

Acesta a fost pretextul războaielor medice, terminate în final cu păstrarea independenței polisurilor din Grecia continentală, dar cu supunerea completă a ionienilor față de Imperiul Persan.

Darius a început războaiele medice cu o campanie de pedepsire împotriva grecilor. În 492 î.Hr. Darius l-a numit pe fiul său  Mardonius la comanda unei expediții împotriva Greciei continentale, dar flota sa a fost distrusă într-o furtună în apropiere de Muntele Athos și s-a aflat în imposibilitatea de a avansa.

Ultima bătălie
Darius hotărăște atunci să pedepsească Atena, iar în 490 î.Hr. trimite împotriva acesteia o flotă puternică sub comanda lui Datis și a lui Artaferne. Perșii au cucerit Eretria, distrugând-o și înrobindu-i pe locuitorii săi, dar au fost învinși de hopliții atenieni conduși de către Miltiades în celebra Bătălie de la Marathon.

Darius a plănuit o nouă expediție de invazie a Greciei și a petrecut trei ani pregătind bărbați și nave de război. Atunci când a izbucnit o revoltă în Egipt starea sa de sănătate s-a înrăutățit și nu a mai fost capabil să conducă el însuși armata. Darius a murit în anul 486 î.Hr., în luna octombrie 486 î.Hr. corpul său fiind îmbălsămat și înmormântat într-un mormânt săpat în stâncă care fusese pregătit pentru el de mai mulți ani. Sarcina de a răzbuna onoarea persană i-a fost transmisă fiului si urmașului său la tron, Xerxes I.

Arbore genealogic

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Bibliografie
 Ioan Aurel-Pop, Ioan Bolovan, Istoria ilustrată a României
 J.B. Bury, Russel Meiggs, Istoria Greciei până la moartea lui Alexandru cel Mare

Nașteri în 550 î.Hr.
Decese în 486 î.Hr.
Dinastia Ahemenidă
Eponime ale asteroizilor

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The Mugen Fighters Guild - The particulars of "Idea Engineering"
If you've got a MUGEN related idea that'd you'd like to discuss, such as a possible character/stage/full game, this is the forum for it. If you do get some actual progress made on your idea, feel free to post it in the Projects forum.
Re: The particulars of "Idea Engineering"
On what is a fullgame project: A fullgame project is not a list of stuff you want others to do for you, its not a list of things you are gonna pick up eventually, its also not a list of your dreams of characters that one day might fall out of a tree and hit you on the head.
A project is also not a sprite of a stance or a sprite edit someone else did on another forum and you have no way to finish the full sprite sheet.
If your "advancement" is not something more than any of those, this is the place to discuss it.
Do not expect others to finish your games and "ideas" for you, there is the unlikely chance that someone might want to team up with you, but do not rage if that doesnt happen.
Mugen projects are time consuming and somewhat complex, most people wont want to waste their time doing something for you while you have close to none input other than ideas.
Do not let those things however demotivate you, most if not all of the creators around started alone. As you start gaining respect and recognition, people crop up more often to help out.


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Q: Is it possible to add the IBM Connections navigation header into external applications? I've been looking for a way to inject the IBM Connections header navigation into external applications:

I feel sure that there's a way to do this with JavaScript, but can't find any documentation to confirm this.

A: the documentation would be in the theme customization for oneui which is the basis for the ui in Connections 4.0
http://infolib.lotus.com/resources/oneui/3.0/docPublic/index.htm
I'd start with experimenting with a resizable iframe, but that's a guess.

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Detectives are still investigating a suspected hoax 999 call that led to an armed raid in Selsey.
Two weeks ago firearms officers entered a home after the caller claimed that intruders armed with a gun and a knife were inside.
But after restraining a man and removing him from the building, they found that nobody inside knew anything about the emergency call.
A spokesman for Sussex Police said at the time: "Firearms officers responded to a report of armed intruders in a house in Selsey.
Firearms officers entered the home in Hillfield Road just after 9pm on July 31 and restrained a man, police confirmed.
However the police spokesman added: "It quickly became clear that the occupants had no knowledge of the call and there was no emergency incident.
Police confirmed today that the incident is still under investigation. No arrests have been made.
Sussex Police have warned people of the dangers that hoax calls pose.
In a recent video, they showed that fake calls can have dire consequences.


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Needed Solutions for the Nassar Problem
As the NCAA and Congress get ready to meddle in the Nassar case and waste everyone's time and money by figuring out who to punish for not reporting, here are the reforms that should be made to protect children from the Larry Nassar's of the world.
January 30, 2018, 8:13 PM EST
The NCAA and Congress are jumping into the Michigan State University (MSU) and USA Gymnastics failures with both feet to find out why there were reporting failures in those organizations.
If the NCAA does what it did in the Sandusky case -- the blame will be placed on the "culture" at MSU that favored athletics over common decency. The results of the NCAA investigation will be unhelpful to protect against future sexual abuse of children at MSU or elsewhere.
The Congress has already passed a bill mandating that governing bodies of amateur sports must call police in the event of reports of child abuse. It won't prevent another Nassar situation from occurring.
The familiar vows of University trustees that this "can never happen again" will also do nothing to stop the next Nassar because their views, like those of Congress and the NCAA, are informed by sensational news reports -- and not the full facts of the case.
Speaking of facts, the NCAA, Congress, MSU, the media, and and the public need to accept this one:
Focusing corrective action on reporting alone will not make children any safer and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has the facts to prove it.
Labels: Auditor General, child abuse, CPS, Freeh, Michigan State University, MSU, Nassar, nice guy, ombudsman, pillar of the community, reforms, Sandusky, serial offenders
Heed Judge Aquilina's Call for a "Massive Investigation"
Judge Rosemarie Aquilina rightfully sentenced Larry Nassar to 175 years, however her call for a "massive investigation" is much more important.
January 25, 2018. 9:32 AM EST
Judge Rosemarie Aquilina's sentencing of Larry Nassar will put him in prison for life and will ensure he never touches a child again. That was pretty much expected given the amount of suffering Nassar caused. However, the Judge went well beyond expectations by calling for "a massive investigation" over the "inaction" and "silence" about Nassar's crimes.
Aquilina's call for a "massive investigation" of "inaction" is on the mark
If her call for such an investigation is heeded it will be more beneficial than any of the partial (i.e., sports) investigations that have been initiated and/or are being proposed.
As notpsu.blogspot.com reported on January 18th of this year, the Nassar case was veering in the wrong direction and becoming a sports story. Sally Jenkins of the Washington Post, in a column seemingly unaware of the scope of Nassar's crimes, is calling for a Congressional investigation into USA Gymnastics. That won't help stop another Nassar.
The decision by the NCAA to send a letter of inquiry to Michigan State University (MSU) regarding compliance with the NCAA Constitution -- similar to its actions in the Penn State University (PSU) Sandusky matter - will be similarly unhelpful.
Only the "massive investigation" (all-encompassing) that includes every organization that had an opportunity to stop Nassar, but didn't, will have the potential of educating the public about "nice guy" offenders and possibly prevent future abuse across our nation.
Labels: inaction, Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, Kyle Stephens, Larry Nassar, massive investigation, Michigan CPS, Michigan State University, nice guy, pillar of the community, Schuette, sentencing, silence, USA Gymnastics
Nassar: No Blame, No Outrage
Columnists have weighed in on why there isn't as much outrage over the Nassar scandal as there was over the Sandusky scandal. Their columns get it partially right -- but go to fantasy land when opining that it's because of the gender of the victims.
January 23, 2018, 10:52 AM EST
A number of columnists are weighing in on the reasons why there is not as much outrage over Larry Nassar's crimes as there was over Jerry Sandusky's.
They get it partially right in recognizing there is far less national interest in gymnastics than there is for football and that Nassar was not a legendary coach, like Joe Paterno. But that was so easy that Jemele Hill and everyone else could figure it out.
Buzzfeed's Jessica Luther surprised me when she correctly recognized that the outrage and repercussions at Penn State (and Baylor) were not because people actually care about victims.
But then Luther and Hill both drove into fantasy land when they opined that there is less outrage because the victims were women or involved women's sports in the Nassar case.
Luther wrote:
"Sports media barely covers women's sports and that coverage can be laced through with sexist ideas about how female athletes should look or behave (especially during the Olympics). "
Hill wrote:
"Until we accept the fact that predators go to school, church and work with us, coach our kids and date our daughters, the voices of abused girls and women will never regularly inspire courageous action on their behalf."
Posted by Ray Blehar at 10:52 AM 12 comments:
Labels: AG, Blame Game, Buzzfeed, ESPN, Freeh, Heat-seeking missile, Jemele Hill, Jessica Luther, Klages, Naked, Nassar, Outrage, Paterno, Patriot News, Penn State, Sandusky, Spanier
MSU Almost Gets It Right - But Misses by A Million Miles
Calling for an independent review of the actions of MSU employees (by Michigan AG Schuette) is good, but that review will overlook the failures of many others who had a duty to protect children. As a result, the lessons on how to detect the next Larry Nassar will be lost again and more children will be unnecessarily harmed.
The Michigan State University (MSU) Board of Trustees (BOT) has almost gotten it right by requesting Michigan Attorney General (AG) Bill Schuette to review the actions of MSU personnel with regard to the Larry Nassar case.
Unfortunately, the MSU BOT is following a similar track as the Penn State University (PSU) BOT did with the Sandusky scandal and is foolishly asking for a review of its actions only.
The problem with this review is that it won't show how Nassar was able to similarly fool those outside the University, especially Michigan's Children's Protective Services (CPS), the Meridian Township Police, and the Ingham County Prosecutors office -- all public services entrusted with protecting society from criminals like Larry Nassar.
Kyle Stephens, the first victim to testify, spoke about being abused by Nassar in his basement starting when she was five years old.
At the beginning, she stated (my emphasis added):
"I've told counselors your name in hopes they would report you. I've told your name to Child Protective Services twice. I gave a testament to get your medical license revoked. You were first arrested on my charges. And now as the only nonmedical victim to come forward, I testify to let the world know you are a repulsive liar."
Labels: Clemente, CPS, Freeh, Lou Ann Simon, Michigan State University, MSU, Nassar, nice guy, offender, pillar of the community, warning signs
Distant Replay: Nassar Case Veering In Wrong Direction
Unfortunately, the lessons that should have been learned from the Sandusky scandal were lost in favor of the false narrative that PSU officials knew a pedophile was in their midst and covered it up to preserve the reputation of the University and its football program. It appears we are in for a replay in the Larry Nassar case.
January 18, 2018, 12:10 PM EST
They "knew."
Everyone "knew."
As preposterous as it may seem, the media (ESPN, The Detroit News, et al) once again is propagating a false narrative that Michigan State University (MSU) officials, those at USA Gymnastics, and other organizations that Larry Nassar used to perpetrate child sexual victimization all "knew" what Nassar was doing.
Yes, many female athletes, some of them children, complained to MSU athletic officials, USA Gymnastics officials, and, yes, their stories are compelling and heart-breaking.
However, we are hearing those stories with the benefit of hindsight. Nassar confessed and was convicted of being a serial child molester.
Did all of those people, who are the subjects of the media onslaught, actually "know" Nassar was a child molester at the time of the allegations? Were they all turning a blind eye to Nassar's abuse?
ESPN called them "enablers." And that's wrong.
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Labels: Distant Replay, enablers, ESPN, Jemele Hill, knew, Lou Anna Simon, MSU, Nassar, Paterno, PSU, Sandusky, USA Gymnastics
No Coincidence, Part 2: The Non-Investigation of Sandusky & The Second Mile
The Washington Post story on the Sandusky scandal discounted the influence of The Second Mile on the Sandusky investigation, however Corbett's avoidance of the charity remains "inexplicable" and "doesn't pass the smell test."
January 10, 2018. 8:50 PM, EST
In Part 1, notpsu.blogspot.com laid out the circumstantial evidence supporting the scenario that Corbett used the Sandusky investigation for the purpose of eliminating his nemesis, former PSU President Graham Spanier.
Part 2 will show that Tom Corbett's statement that The "Second Mile had no influence on that investigation" is without merit and that the Washington Post shouldn't have dismissed the charity's influence without a full appraisal of the evidence.
"....McQueary unwittingly became part of a conspiracy engineered by former Pennsylvania governor Tom Corbett (R). As Pennsylvania attorney general, Corbett oversaw the early stages of the Sandusky investigation, and as governor, Corbett was a member of the Penn State board that forced out Spanier, the school's president. Blehar points out Corbett accepted campaign donations from Second Mile board members and had feuded with Spanier over state funding.
While outlandish, such theories gained currency in Pennsylvania. In 2013, newly elected Attorney General Kathleen Kane (D), who suggested on the campaign trail that Corbett slow-walked the Sandusky investigation and donations from Second Mile officials played a role, appointed a special prosecutor to investigate the state's Sandusky investigation.
"The Second Mile had no influence on that investigation whatsoever, and there's no evidence that they did," Corbett said. "But [Penn State alumni] won't accept that, will they?"
Penn State alumni have good reason not to accept that TSM didn't influence the investigation because they're among the few people who are familiar with the contents of the Moulton Report -- and aren't relying on media sound bites.
The Moulton Report clearly showed that the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and the Office of Attorney General (OAG) avoided the charity like the plague in the first two years of the investigation.
Former AG Kathleen Kane called it an "inexcusable" delay. Moulton called it an "inexplicable" delay.
Both are correct.
Labels: Corbett, Corman, Eshbach, inexcusable, inexplicable, Josh Shapiro, Kane, Moulton, Non-investigation, Sandusky, Sassano, The Second Mile, Washington Post, Will Hobson
No Coincidence, Part 1 - Corbett's Feud With Spanier
The Washington Post's recent story dismissed the theory that Tom Corbett's feud with Graham Spanier and that The Second Mile charity influenced the Sandusky investigation....but the evidence shows otherwise.
January 4, 2018, 8:03 PM, EST, Updated January 5, 2018, 4:08PM
The Washington Post's story on the Sandusky scandal covered a lot of ground and exposed many of the highly questionable decisions of the Penn State University Board of Trustees (PSU BOT) in the aftermath of the criminal trial and the Freeh Report.
One area it did not place much focus on was the unnecessarily protracted 3-year investigation that eventually brought Jerry Sandusky to justice -- and the evidence indicating that Governor Tom Corbett's feud with Spanier revived an investigation that was first sand-bagged by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and then was sent to die a slow, secret death in Pennsylvania's grand jury system.
The Post, much like the rest of the media, seemingly relied on a single data point to label that scenario as "outlandish." To be clear, reporter Will Hobson summarized the Moulton Report as follows:
"The inquiry concluded politics played no role in the Sandusky investigation..."
However, that statement isn't accurate. Special Deputy AG Geoffrey Moulton actually said the investigation:
"revealed no direct evidence that electoral politics influenced any important decision made in the Sandusky investigation."
The Moulton Report is replete with circumstantial evidence that shows the investigation was going nowhere until Corbett's feud with Spanier and that the "release of the hounds" occurred right after his election.
Labels: anonymous tip, Bonusgate, Capretto, coincidences, Computergate, Corbett, DeWeese, electoral politics, Feud, Fina, McQueary, Paterno, Perzel, Sandusky, Spanier, Veon
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Distant Replay: Nassar Case Veering In Wrong Direc...
No Coincidence, Part 2: The Non-Investigation of S...
No Coincidence, Part 1 - Corbett's Feud With Span...


Classroom management is something I get asked about all the time. (And my classroom management webinars are always super popular).
As teachers, we do make mistakes when it comes to managing our classes. These mistakes (which sometimes we don't even know we are doing) can actually amplify classroom management challenges.
Rather than write in more depth about these, I decided to shoot a quick video for you. Thought it might be even more helpful.
Yep, I sat down on the chair in my office this morning and recorded it – just for you.
In this video, I'll show you the first 3 Deadly Classroom Management Mistakes and what you can do to avoid them.
Later in the week I will send you the second part of the video – the final 3 Deadly Classroom Management Mistakes.
Have the best week this week.
And make sure you avoid making any of these Deadly Classroom Management mistakes.
And more importantly, enjoy the moments.
P.S. You can check out the details of my upcoming webinar: Classroom Management Made Easy.
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I finally decide to go premium with WA earlier this year and even though I've just now chosen a niche, I can officially say that through all of the ups and downs, everyone in the community has been super supportive and so encouraging. Another thing I love about WA is that no matter where I am in my blogging journey, I can always count on an answer from the community or I can always go back and refresh my memory with the training that's provided. I'm looking forward to seeing how far I can go and I love that I have so much time to work on my site now, since I've cut my hours at work and already purchased the yearly membership.


In celebrating His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 70th anniversary accession to the throne, Film Archive (Public Organization) invites you to enjoy 7 ultimate classic films that His Majesty the King had once seen at the cinema himself from yesteryears. The films will be shown throughout the year 2016 at Scala Theater.
All seats cost 100 Baht.


This locum tenen intensivist job (San Jose) is from a hospital-owned practice.
They need a 3 month minimum commitment.
When on. When not on.The locums physician will be working with 2 full time family medicine physician, 1 part time family medicine physician and 1 NP.
The. The case load in the clinic is 12-18 patients per day.
Board Certification in Internal medicine required.
The schedule is Monday through Friday and the shift is 8:30am to 5pm.
The credentialing time frame is 4 weeks.
This facility needs an outpatient internal medicine physician or hospitalist starting August 1st on an ongoing basis until they find a permanent physician.
Candidates must be able to work some night rotations in addition to days.
Scheduling is comprised 12-hour shifts (7a-7p, 7p-7a).
Vent management skills are required and intubation experience preferred but not necessary.
Candidates need to have a full, unrestricted California medical license, Federal DEA, recent inpatient experience, and a clean background.
Compensation is truly open to negotiation.
Candidates must have handles 20+ vent management cases in the past five years.
Physician will respond to codes and work in an open ICU.
Mint Physician Staffing is currently seeking a Hospitalist physician for an ongoing assignment at a small hospital in northern California-outside of Sacramento.
We are seeking Board Certified and Board Eligible Internal Medicine physicians.
This locum tenen job from Mint Physician Staffing was last open on May 24.
This locum tenen job from Mint Physician Staffing was last open on Jun 12.
Hospitalist Job Opportunity in CA--No Procedures Required!
Must have experience with EMR.
Approximately 17 shifts per month.
They need a board certified or eligible (within 3 years of residency completion) Internal Medicine or Family Practice, with Hospitalist experience, physician.
7 am-3 pm, 2 pm-10 pm, or 10 pm-7 am.
Only solo shift is 10 pm-7 am.
This client is looking for a physician who is wanting to work on a temporary to permanent basis.
Maximum of 12 admits at night.
Work with the most reputable company in the industry!
Travel, housing and malpractice are included.
This locum tenen position (Southern California) is a single-specialty group practice.
They will consider FP or IM but IM's are preferred.
They are looking to start as soon as credentialing will allow and would be ongoing working on 3 month commitments at a time.
This facility just east of Corona, CA is looking for BE or BC hospitalists.
Candidates need to be comfortable with procedures, open ICU and attending codes.
They will be working 7 on 7 off, 12 hour shifts.
Hospitalist Job Opportunity Right on the Coast in CA!
Specific dates need to be covered (block of 7).
Approximately 8-12 patients per day with 2-4 admits.
Vent management is the only required procedure.
They need a board certified or eligible (within 3 years of residency completion) Internal Medicine or Family Practice physician.
Days only, 6:30 am-6:30 pm.
If FP doctor, then must have hospitalist experience.
Solo provider with nursing staff.
This locum tenen job from CompHealth was last open on Jun 12.
The ideal candidate will be experienced and will have an active, unrestricted California medical license in hand.
12 Hour Shifts - Day & Night Available.
Excellent new locum tenens Hospitalist opportunity located in California.
Night Shift: Ventilation Management & Central Lines Required.


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'Prince Harry king' searches explode 769% after Queen puts foot down over William | Royal | News
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Analysis of Google search data by Each Night found "Prince Harry king" increased by 769 percent in the UK on December 20. The jump is nearly nine times the average volume of searches.
The explosion in searches follows reports over the weekend that the Queen has urged the Duke of Cambridge to stop flying helicopters with Kate and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
A change in the line of succession could mean the Duke of Sussex, who is living in California with Meghan Markle after quitting royal duties, takes to the throne.
A spokesperson for Each Night said: "While all the Queen's family will be incredibly precious to her, Prince William and his three children represent a bright future for the monarchy, and she will want to ensure that they stay safe and well, ready to receive the Crown.
"While William is an adept pilot, helicopters are not the safest way to travel, and if the worst were to occur, Prince Harry would take the throne.
"Despite no longer being a working royal, the explosion in searches for 'Prince Harry king' suggests that his popularity is undiminished, with many people considering an alternate universe with him as King."
It was reported on Sunday that the Queen has urged her grandson William, who is second in line to the throne behind Prince Charles, to stop flying helicopters with his family.
The monarch is said to be "terrified" there could be a tragic accident threatening the succession.
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English meaning of Japanese phrase Paku Paku?
ex: Someone muched on an apple.
ex: A dog munched at its food.
2. Someone opened and closed [shut] one's mouth now and then.
ex: A boy gasped in [with] surprise.
ex: That actress is only 「moving her lips [mouthing the words] and someone else is singing.
ex: One of the side seams in the bag has come undone and it gapes open and shut.
What does this Japanese phrase mean in English?
What does 'majide' mean in English? (It's Japanese)?
Famous Japanese people who speak English?


Aikainen [='early/about time'] is an opera about time and its different aspects. The work spans the realms of many art forms; besides music theatre, it also embraces elements of visual arts, performance art, poetry, and film, bringing together 3D-printed instruments, 3D-video and a walk-in score in the form of a a Moebius strip. The text material combines prose and poetry by the Finnish authors Riikka Pelo, Saila Susiluoto and Henriikka Tavi with philosophical and scientific texts.
Musically, the opera is a confession of love to the human voice and its flexibility. Two vocal artists on stage together with three opera singers on 3D-video provide a wide spectrum: From 'Sprechgesang' to overtone singing and from cattle call cries to dramatic opera voice. The musical language of Aikainen is based on prime numbers and the pendulum movement – both of the core elements being audible and visible in many aspects of the piece, from melodies and structures of the work to the stage setup.
Aikainen is a conceptually dense piece, but there are no wrong ways of navigating through it. Every experience is right. Different aspects of temporality become intertwined, but the performers of Aikainen are hostages of the now: They have no other option but to work through each moment as they best can. Like temporal explorers they are mapping the musical landscape and trying to figure out where and how time is situated around them spatially: Is it running in a linear manner from left to right, or perhaps moving horizontally? Are we watching the future evolve ahead of us, or is it actually the past that we are able to see? The past, the future and the futures of the past also manifest themselves as projected images, while the now commands the performers in the form of time code, in its futile attempt to keep time, space and events in synch.
The pendulum is an object cutting space and time - Forced into the form of an instrument.
The prime numbers are the best metaphor for time: every new prime contains all the information of the previous ones. They are everywhere in the piece, the number of performers, parts, notes, pitches, rhythms and performances. How many can you find? Is it of any importance?
The fractal form is a combination of those two and could be coded like this: normal-normal-short-long-short-normal-normal. It is the form of the whole piece, but a rhythm so nice it can even be used as the structure of the tiniest of details.
Different endings symbolize the beginning of Aikainen. Endings form a temporal bridge to something new, they are all childish games, the end of something we used to love: music, tonality, joy, applause, death! The games decide who performs and who dies.
Real-time: How does a musical piece actually find its form in time? First we hear the music come out of the text. That one must have taken a lot of practice. And then we witness composing on video with the singer performing it prima vista: Is this opera or a circus act? Finally, the composing takes place live. Shouldn't they be using a safety net?
Berlin, 04:15 h: Different times.
Two singers, perhaps two generations, chained by a Moebius strip. They sing with each other, against each other and about each other. In the middle of a philosophical fight time slows down.
We see another variation of generations in the form of the norns; virgin, mother, witch. Their interaction happens on a level that is incomprehensible to us, it is in other dimensions. Afterwards everything repeats itself.
Helsinki, 16:15 h: As a child I could make time slow down.
The act of remembering becomes part of the performance. Can memories be shared? Is it possible for two people to remember anything the same way?
Simultaneousness : 12 poems / 12 months / 12 games. Albert Einstein's timespace consists of four dimensions, every point in space and time is different, for the piece, for the performers and for the audience.


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Lions Lowdown
Paula Pasche's take on the Detroit Lions
Five standouts in Detroit Lions' loss to the Atlanta Falcons
Secondary comes up big with 3 interceptions
DETROIT — Through the years, the Lions have often found different ways to lose.
Sunday was different.
The Lions lost 30-26 to the Atlanta Falcons, the defending NFC champions.
It ended on a call that Jim Caldwell said was according to the NFL rules, but left many in the crowd stunned. After the Golden Tate touchdown call was reversed, the game was over due to a 10-second clock runoff.
(Photo courtesy of Detroit Lions)
The Lions are 2-1 and play at the Vikings (2-1) next Sunday.
This ending will be a distant memory for the players and coaches but probably not for the fans.
Five standout efforts:
1. Glover Quin intercepted Matt Ryan and returned it for a touchdown while Darius Slay finished with a pair of interceptions. It was Quin's second interception in the first three games. In Atlanta's first two contests, Ryan had not thrown a pick. The Lions have recorded two interception return touchdowns in the first three games of the season for the first time since 1967. The team has now accomplished this for the third time in team history, including 1967 (two) and 1950 (two). Typically a team that wins the turnover battle — the Lions forced three, the Falcons forced none — wins the game. Well, that didn't happen but it's a good sign the secondary is playing well.
2. Safety Miles Killebrew earned a separate category since he was making his first start. It seemed like he was everywhere. With eight tackles (seven solo), Killebrew was tied with Quin for most tackles for the Lions. Tahir Whitehead was right behind with seven tackles. He started in place of Tavon Wilson who is out with a shoulder injury.
3. Matthew Stafford took the blame on that final pass to Golden Tate. The quarterback said he should've thrown the ball higher to make it easier for Tate to get into the end zone. Stafford got a slow start but went 25 of 45 for 264 yards and a touchdown. He was sacked twice and hurried often. Part of that could fall on shoulders of the makeshift offensive line. With Travis Swanson (ankle) out, Graham Glasgow shifted from left guard to center. With Joe Dahl (lower leg) out, Zac Kerin started at left guard. Zac who? He was acquired off waivers from the Vikings on Sept. 3.
4. Matt Prater. Amazing. He kicked field goals of 55, 57, 40 and 35 yards. He became the second player in NFL history to make at least 10 career field goals of 55 yards or more. He now has 11. With the Lions, Prater has now made five field goals of at least 55 yards. Prater joins Jason Hanson (1992-2012) as the only kickers in team history to make two 50-plus-yard field goals in at least two different games. For his career, this marks the fourth game he has registered two 50-plus yard field goals. It was the third time since he joined the Lions in 2014 that he has made at least four field goals in a game
5. Golden Tate didn't finish with gaudy numbers — seven catches for 58 yards. But on many plays he's the go-to guy. He gets open and hold onto the ball. Of course he came up a half-yard short on the final play, but that call looks like it could have gone either way. "It hurts, it hurts. It hurts to lose one like that at home, especially when your defense just kept coming up with turnovers, it hurts,'' Tate said. "But I think if anything, guys are going to — we're going to find a way to learn from this and try to bounce back next week on the road." Tate surpassed 300 receptions since joining the Lions in 2014, and now has 301 with Detroit. He reached 300 receptions faster than any player in team history by accomplishing this feat in 51 games. He broke the previous best of 66 games to 300 catches by Calvin Johnson.
Author: Paula Pasche
Paula Pasche, a veteran sports writer, covers the Detroit Lions for her Lions Lowdown blog. She has written two books, "Game of My Life Detroit Lions" and "100 Things Lions Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die" which are available at bookstores and on Amazon.com. She won first place for column writing from the Society of Professional Journalists in Detroit (Class B) in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and was The Oakland Press 2010 Staffer of the Year.	View all posts by Paula Pasche
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Home has been referred to as "a roof over your family's head." Obviously, it's much more than that; it's really a key to your comfort and safety. When you own a home, you will know that your roof care is critical. The information below will be of vital use to you.
Climate should play a key role in your roofing decisions. If you're in a dry climate, a clay roof is a good way to keep your home cool. Clay does not do well in wet climates and can damage a roof pretty quickly. If you are unsure, you can always ask.
Have safety precautions in place when going on your roof. Losing your balance is a serious danger, regardless of the steepness of your roof. A loss of balance can cause major injury and may be fatal in some circumstances.
Talk to your family, friends, and colleagues regarding contractor suggestions. Ask them about their experience with roofers, whether or not they were satisfied with the quality of service and the price of the job. Ask as many questions as you can to get the best possible repair for your money.
TIP! Though leaks may be the result of shingle issues, you may also need to inspect your roof's foundation. If there is dry rot on your roof, water can get into your house.
If your home's roof is in solid condition, you are fulfilling your responsibilities as a homeowner. You can ignore some household problems, but none that pertain to your roof. The information that you just read will ensure that your roof remains in tip-top condition, avoiding any problems in the future.
Learning about roofing can be frustrating. How much do you know about inspection and maintenance? When do you need to hire a pro? You can find all the information you need, right here in one place. Continue reading for some wonderful advice.
Roof foundations may be the cause of your leaks so don't only assume it is the shingles. Dry rot in siding can lead to leaks. Check everything over to ensure it is up to snuff.
Prior to the removal of your old roof, make sure your lawn is cut short. This will ensure he can find any dropped nails easily. If your roofer has a magnetic nail locator, short grass will make things much easier.
Prior to signing a contract with a roofing specialist, there are a few questions to ask. One question you should ask is, how many nails per shingle they use. Three nails or less is generally considered inadequate. Ask them about what their methods are to see if the answer they give is satisfactory. Go with another contractor if you're not happy with their answer.
When you hire a contractor for your roofing project, do some research. It is not a good idea to go with someone simply because they are inexpensive or readily available. Always research all options available to you instead. Check online, ask for references from loved ones and contact the Better Business Bureau.
TIP! Check that a prospective roofing contractor carries liability insurance. If for no other reason, this lets you know that your roofer is professional and reliable.
Don't use remedies that are short-term. It may be cheaper for now, but it will get more expensive in the future. You should take care of problems as early as possible before they cause serious damages.
Although this article cannot cover everything about roofing, you should be much more informed on the subject. Using these helpful tips will ensure your roof stays in good shape. Do not stop learning here! Continue your education on roofing. The more you know about your roof, the more power you have.
It is important to do home improvments because it will give your home more value. Some do it yourself jobs are enjoyable and some are necessities to protect your investment. There is a wide range of home improvement projects for you to choose from, from the quick and simple to the highly ambitious. Keep reading for some advice.
Before you replace your kitchen cabinets, determine if simply refinishing them would achieve the same effect, especially since it is so much cheaper to accomplish. If you want a different look on your doors, paint the base and hardware. This will modernize your kitchen without you having to spend a small fortune.
TIP! Identify your style prior to getting started on customizing your home. Determine what style you wish to decorate your room in before you begin.
Arrange garage items in plastic boxes to keep organized. These boxes should be stackable, and you should label them once you're done. This is a great way to get your garage cleaned while keeping pests out of your belongings.
Making a replacement window screen is a home improvement job you can easily handle yourself if finding a properly-sized one off the shelf isn't possible. All it takes is a framing kit, which can be assembled to fit any size window and then installed with simple tools and cord. Even if your window requires an external screen with special attachments, you'll find appropriate adapters available that can be easily added to any screen.
Increase the safety of your home by developing escape routes for your family and installing necessary equipment. When an emergency occurs, people are likely to panic. When you've mapped out how you'll exit your home in the face of a fire or another emergency, you'll be sure that your family can get out safely. So get together and plan a route and think of all possible outcomes of each one.
TIP! Prior to panel installation, add stripes of paint to your walls. Regardless of the care you take when installing paneling, the old wall can sometimes be seen showing through the paneling.
As you do improvements to your home, keep everything in perspective. Carefully consider your motivations and limitations relating to the project, then create a plan to ensure the best possible outcome. Most home renovations require a firm commitment. So make sure you want to invest the money and time in this home improvement before you start.
Now is the time to finally learn more about plumbing. You might have given it some thought before, but never made any time to gather information. Read on for some great information on the basics of plumbing, and you will feel more empowered to handle any plumbing emergencies that come up, even if you don't have a plumber that can show up right away.
It's easy to fix noisy pipes which squeak or sound like hammering. You will need to anchor any exposed pipes. If pipes are located in the floors, ceiling or walls, a professional might be needed for the job.
TIP! Put the strainer on top of drains to catch any food that would go down and cause a clog. Clean debris from these strainers after each use.
To keep your pipes from getting frozen, always maintain a temperature in the house above freezing and make sure all pipes exposed to outside elements are insulated properly. Obviously, if it is below freezing outdoors, the pipes will be subjected to the same temperatures. The best result you can hope for from frozen pipes is to be without water until the pipes thaw. On the other hand, they can burst, which gets messy and really expensive.
TIP! Keep the garbage disposal clean to make sure it will last as many years as your house does. You can prevent annoying odors and promote smooth operation by setting up a regular cleaning routine with lemon rinds, dish soap, and even cherry pits.
Learning a bit about plumbing can be an invaluable tool to have in your possession. If you are unsure if you will be able to fix a specific plumbing problem, avoid permanent damage and call a plumber. Hopefully the information here has offered you interesting information that you can use.
In terms of home repair, nobody finds the process to be fun. It takes a lot of time, and it's something that gets put off a lot. However, one area you can't neglect is maintenance of your roof. Your roof is the greatest form of protection from all outside elements, so it is important to make sure it stays in good shape. Use the information in this article to learn how.
Make sure to inspect your roof annually. A roof will suffer the most damage during winter and springtime. Therefore, you need to carefully observe your roof during these seasons.
TIP! Don't hesitate when it comes to replacing shingles. While you may believe it is okay to put off a roof repair, you will only further the damage by prolonging it.
Repair your leak when the water has dried up. There is no quick fix and it's dangerous. Wait until it stops raining and the roof is completely dry before attempting to repair it.
Don't procrastinate replacing worn or broken shingles. While your natural inclination may be to wait, the shingles aren't going to fix themselves and could deteriorate over time. Fixing shingles immediately will actually save you bigger bucks down the line. Plus there will be a lot less headache. Prevention is key.
While damaged shingles are sometimes the cause of leaks, it is also a good idea to check with your roof's foundation as well. If there's dry rot, water may be able to enter a home. Check every possible entry point, including rotten wood, to ensure you solve the problem once and for all.
TIP! Leaks often come from shingles, but don't discount a foundation problem as well. Dry rot on the side of your home can allow water to enter your home.
Never attempt to fix a roof when it is raining, snowing, or conditions are icy. If the roof is slippery or wet, you may fall, resulting in a potentially major injury or even death. The best time for do-it-yourself roof work is on warm, sunny days.
As this article has said before, it's a lot of work when you have to do anything involving your roof. That said, it is vitally important. Use the advice mentioned above to help you keep your roof in great shape. A little extra effort used initially will pay off well in the long run.
Have you ever dealt with a household pest problem in the past? There is a great deal you must learn, and the following article will serve as a great starting point as to how you can tackle pest control on your own. You can do plenty of things in your house to prevent pests from entering.
TIP! Steel wool can be used to blockage hole that mice can crawl through to enter your house. Steel wool will prove nearly impossible for even a rat to chew through.
You can keep pests from coming in by making use of a perimeter spray around your foundation. You will need to spray near the windows and doors, any porches, steps, and along the foundation. Look for cracks and small holes through which pests could enter your home. Use caulk or some other filling product to seal these areas.
If you want to know for sure that termites are infesting your home, get a trained dog to sniff them out, not just a human. A human termite inspector can only verify that about a third of your home is safe. However, trained dogs can verify that the entire home is safe. They smell for the methane gas that is a byproduct of termites eating wood.
If you are getting rodents around the house, do not plant trees close to your house. Trees allow rodents to climb up and enter your home via the roof. Plant them far from your home, about 15 feet away.
TIP! Are you getting fruit flies even after you've eliminated them? Your drain may be the issue. Put some plastic over the drain to see.
Implement the tips you've just learned, and begin your fight against those pesky pests today! Those pests are pesky, and you want to get rid of them. It will be easier to achieve this goal if you use the right methods. Be sure that you keep the tips you've gone over here in mind, and create a plan to defend your home against pests today.
Don't just think about buying insurance for your home; go ahead and do it! You could lose everything, in the event of an emergency, without this insurance. If there is a mortgage on the home you live in, the loan you took out may require you to have homeowner's insurance.
TIP! A lot of renters do not think about buying renter's insurance. Your landlord's insurance policy only covers the structure your landlord owns.
It's not easy to hire a contractor. A beautiful home isn't worth a dime if it doesn't have a good roof, and you won't be able to get a good roof without a good contractor. Use the advice in this article to help you notice good qualities of a contractor. By arming yourself with excellent knowledge, you can ensure you are properly caring for your roof.
If your shingles are looking shabby, do not hesitate to replace them. You might think it's okay to wait on fixing something, however, the damage will worsen over time. Replacing or repairing shingles immediately saves you both time and energy in the future. Your roof will last longer if it is maintained well.
TIP! Examine your roof on a yearly basis. Your roof is most likely to incur damage during winter and spring.
When repairing a leaky roof, make sure you fix the problem the first time. If you detect the problematic area, don't stop there. It's easier to find and take care of all current and potential leaks at once, rather than have to repeat the repairs a few months down the road.
Use rubber boots for traction when walking on your roof. These boots will allow you to keep a good grip on your roof. Roof repairs will typically place you in harms way several times during the duration of their repairs, so be careful and think twice.
Before hiring a roofing company, it's a must to check all credentials. When you speak with the referring individual, inquire about the quality of work and overall satisfaction. You should also make it a point to have a look at some of these homes yourself. Before you choose a contractor, take a good look at their work.
TIP! Never delay in repairing or replacing shingles. You might be tempted to put off a repair, but that can actually make the situation worse.
The roof is the final defense against the outdoors, such as wet rain, hot UV rays, and cold air. However, it takes damage from these things over time and will eventually need repairs of its own. This article will give you advice on how to keep your roof in the best condition.
It may be difficult to know where to begin when it comes to renovating your home. Be patient, and learn everything you can about the subject prior to starting any project. Read on and learn all you can.
If you are planning major renovations around the home, consider hiring a professional to assist you in planning. If you choose not to hire a contractor, your plans are likely not to materialize well. Someone who professionally designs will do it the right way and you will avoid any disaster.
TIP! Homes can look newer with the help of floor covering in rooms. Whether you opt for carpet, laminate flooring, tile or even stained concrete, you have a few options.
Change the air filters in your home regularly. This makes your air better to breathe, but it also helps out your air conditioner and heating system too. A lot of service calls faced by repairmen happen due to dirty filter buildup.
If you want to decorate your own home, do your research. Look for information and inspiration online and in books and magazines. You may discover an inspiration for a new look in a magazine. This sort of resource is a good place to turn for affordable DIY home improvement projects.
TIP! If your floor is generally squeaky, you can make use of construction adhesive to quiet it. Even if you have to work out of the basement or crawl under the house, it will be worth the while.
A drill comes in handy for many projects. It lets you make the holes you need for driving screws and other fasteners. Aim to use a cordless drill that is battery-powered with 9 volts and drill bits that are 1/32 all the way up to 1/4. You also need attachments for driving Phillips and flat-head screws.
As you can see, there is a lot to learn but the results make it all worthwhile. If you have the right amount of motivation and knowledge, you can achieve great things while making your house into your home.


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'Bachelor's Corinne Olympios Now Says DeMario Jackson Did Nothing Wrong
Corinne Olympios finally appeared on 'Bachelor in Paradise' Tuesday to tell her side of the story.
The 24-year-old sat down with Chris Harrison to discuss the scandal between her and DeMario Jackson that shut down production on the series earlier this summer.
At the time, Olympios painted her as a "victim" who was "trying to make sense of what happened." However, on Tuesday night, she admitted that the man who has been vilified didn't do anything wrong.
"I honestly don't feel like he did anything wrong," she said of DeMario Jackson. "I really just want people to know that I don't blame DeMario. I never pointed fingers at DeMario. I never said a bad word about DeMario."
"I would want to tell him, like listen, I respect you as a human. I have nothing against you. I am so sorry you had to go through this. I know exactly what it feels like... and I wish you all the best and I'm sorry."
DeMario Jackson recounted his sexual encounter with Corinne Olympios in explicit detail following the backlash and said he felt like he was setup to be the fall guy.
In the interview, Corinne said she still doesn't remember much of what happened.
"I definitely overdrank. I was also on some medicine that you're not supposed to drink on, which I didn't know. The combination of the two is just not a good combination, I am now weaning myself off that medication," said the 25-year-old.
"I was mentally checked out... which is beyond scary, but it is what it is I guess. I don't think it's anyone's fault, I just think that it was, again, an unfortunate and annoying situation that had to go down and it really sucks."
'Modern Family's Sarah Hyland Talks About Dating Wells from 'Bachelorette'
DeMario Jackson Calls 'Bachelor' Host Chris Harrison An 'A--hole'
Harrison On 'Bachelor in Paradise': 'Drunk and Stupid Doesn't Help Us'
DeMario Jackson Says He Was Setup, Details 'Bachelor' Encounter with Corinne
'Bachelor in Paradise' To Resume Filming After No Evidence of Misconduct
'Bachelor In Paradise's DeMario Jackson Says Character Has Been Assassinated
Corinne Olympios Reveals Herself As 'Victim' In 'Bachelor in Paradise' Scandal
'Bachelor in Paradise' Suspended Because Contestant Had Sex with Drunk Woman
'Bachelor in Paradise' Suspends Production Over 'Allegations of Misconduct'


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Q: PDO returns empty array as result I have a simple search form, which I use to send a POST request to my php script using AJAX. I want the script to search my database for the keyword in the title column, and return the rows where it finds it. The posted data looks like this "searchword=test1", where test1 in the content of my text input.
I have 2 rows in my database, one has a title of test1, and another of test2. If I do SELECT * FROM articles I can see the results fine. If I type SELECT * FROM articles WHERE title LIKE 'test1'; into console, I get the correct result, but my php script returns an empty array.
No idea what I'm doing wrong here, any help is appreciated.
my php:
try {
    $hostname = "localhost";
    $username = "root";
    $password = "";

    $db = new PDO("mysql:host=$hostname;dbname=topdecka_PTC",$username, $password);

    if (!empty($_POST["searchword"])) {
        $searchword = $_POST["searchword"];
        $query = $db->prepare("SELECT * FROM articles WHERE title LIKE %:seachword%");
        $query->execute(array(':searchword' => $searchword));

        $result = $query->fetchAll(PDO::FETCH_ASSOC);
        echo json_encode($result);
        die();
    }
    else {
        $query = $db->prepare('SELECT * FROM articles');
        $query->execute();

        $result = $query->fetchAll(PDO::FETCH_ASSOC);
        echo json_encode($result);
        die();
    }
} catch (PDOException $e) {
    echo "Error!: " . $e->getMessage() . "<br/>";
    die();
}

A: Firstly, you forgot the $ sign for %:seachword% as per your assignment:
Sidenote: There's a typo that I just noticed in seachword which should read as searchword as per ':searchword' => $searchword
$searchword = $_POST["searchword"];

However, I'd do something like this instead:
LIKE :seachword

then
$query->execute(array(":searchword" => "%" . $searchword . "%"));

Example syntax:
$sqlprep = $conn->prepare("SELECT `column` FROM `table` WHERE `column` LIKE :word");
$sqlprep->bindValue(':word', '%value%');

Also make sure that your form does have a POST method and that your element is indeed named and no typos.
Add error reporting to the top of your file(s) which will help find errors.
<?php
error_reporting(E_ALL);
ini_set('display_errors', 1);

// rest of your code

Sidenote: Error reporting should only be done in staging, and never production.

*

*Add $db->setAttribute(PDO::ATTR_ERRMODE, PDO::ERRMODE_EXCEPTION); right after the connection is opened, to catch potential errors, if any.

A: The reason it isn't working is because the value for :searchname is being escaped.  As a result,
SELECT * FROM articles WHERE title LIKE %:seachword%
is being interpreted as this:
SELECT * FROM articles WHERE title LIKE %"test1"%
which is an invalid query.  You need to quote the entire string or use concat() to add the % in.
Your two options are:

$query = $db->prepare("SELECT * FROM articles WHERE title LIKE :seachword");
$query->execute(array(':searchword' => "%" . $searchword . "%"));
or:

$query = $db->prepare("SELECT * FROM articles WHERE title LIKE CONCAT('%', :seachword, '%')");
$query->execute(array(':searchword' => $searchword));
Personally, I prefer the option with CONCAT as it separates responsibilities better, in my opinion.


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The Lumineers Donate Christmas Song Proceeds To Charity
After performing a cover of "Blue Christmas" last week at the White House, The Lumineers have released the track to download.
The Denver-based band will donate all proceeds from "Blue Christmas" to Cool Earth.
The grammy-nominated indie rock band announced their festive gift on social media on 3rd December. The band's breakthrough was their number one single "Hey Ho" and they released their second studio album, "Cleopatra" earlier this year.
"I grew up listening to Willie Nelson's xmas album "Pretty Paper" and this was always my favourite song on it," said Wesley Schultz. "Of any Christmas song out there, this one stands out to me as a truly good song, Christmas or not. All proceeds from our cover will be donated to Cool Earth, an organisation that works alongside indigenous villages to halt rainforest destruction."
Cool Earth has harnessed the knowledge and ideas of indigenous people to save nearly a million acres of rainforest. This Christmas they are raising money to share those ideas even further so they can save more rainforest than ever in 2017. You can donate to their Christmas campaign here.
"Blue Christmas" is available to download now on iTunes and is streaming on Spotify and other platforms.
Cool Earth
Your Chance To Dine With Dame Vivienne Westwood And Support Charity Oct 25, 2017
Charitystars.com has a very special auction that is currently online: the unique opportunity to dine with fashion royalty, Dame Vivienne Westwood. More →
Global Citizen Announces Star-Studded Global Citizen Week 2017 Aug 23, 2017
2017 Global Citizen Festival To Feature Stevie Wonder, Green Day And More Aug 2, 2017
Tom Petty Honored As MusiCares Person Of The Year Feb 14, 2017


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Emergency plans over fears Spain's financial crisis will drag Britain down, with expats and holiday homes a major risk
By Simon Watkins for The Mail on Sunday
Published: 17:00 EST, 31 March 2012 | Updated: 05:38 EST, 1 April 2012
British financial authorities are drawing up emergency plans to cope with the fallout from the Spanish financial crisis as fears over Madrid's ability to curb its debts grow this weekend.
The Treasury, the Financial Services Authority and the Bank of England have been discussing the risks to public confidence here posed by the strong financial links between Spain and Britain.
Senior City figures feel certain that Britain's banks are more than capable of dealing with a Spanish crisis. But the authorities are not ignoring the risk of public alarm, which is likely to be magnified as a result of the significant banking links with Spain, the large British expatriate community and the high level of British holiday property ownership.
Under fire: The Barcelona stock exchange was attacked during the recent strike
More than 700,000 British expatriates live in Spain while more than 500,000 homes there are thought to be owned by British citizens.
Average house prices in Spain have plunged 25 per cent since the start of the financial crisis, exposing its banks to billions of euros of bad debts.
British banks' total exposure to Spanish debts is about £52 billion. Of that about £2.75 billion is in Spanish government debt, about £8 billion is in loans to Spanish banks and the rest is in loans to the country's private sector.
Concern that the latest eurozone bailout is still not enough
Shares in banks including Barclays and Lloyds fell last week, partly in response to Spanish riots reflecting widespread fury over new budget cuts.
Santander UK – which owns parts of Bradford & Bingley and Alliance & Leicester – is separately funded from its Spanish parent group and its deposits are covered by Britain's Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
The government in Madrid approved an austerity budget on Friday in an attempt to meet European targets to curb its borrowing.
Spain and Italy have been regarded as the countries most likely to require bailouts in the wake of the financial lifelines that were thrown to Ireland, Greece and Portugal.
The yields of Spanish and Italian government bonds – in effect the likely cost to those governments of borrowing money – soared above seven per cent last year.
The yields had dropped back, but those on Spanish debt have begun to climb again in recent weeks and ended last week at 5.4 per cent – far above the rock bottom cost of borrowing for the eurozone's financial strongman Germany, whose bonds yield about 1.8 per cent.
Action plan to fend off public fear over Spain as high number of expatriates from Britain spurs concern


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Hammr [![Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/usharesoft/hammr.svg?branch=master)](https://travis-ci.org/usharesoft/hammr)
=====

A command-line tool for building consistent and repeatable machine images for different platforms.

Hammr supports the following platforms and machine image formats:

* Amazon EC2 (AMI) - EBS-backed and Ephemeral
* VMware : Desktop (Workstation, Fusion, Player); vSphere vCenter; vCloud Director
* Microsoft Azure
* Docker
* Google Compute Engine
* Fujitsu K5
* Flexiant
* SuseCloud
* CloudStack
* OpenStack - para-virt and full-girt images
* Eucalyptus (EMI)
* Abiquo
* Nimbula
* Citrix Xen Server
* Hyper-V
* ISO
* KVM
* OVF
* QCOW2
* Raw
* Vagrant Base Box
* VirtualBox
* VHD
* Xen

Documentation
=============
Please visit:
* Website: [http://hammr.io](http://hammr.io)

Installation
============
Hammr is based on python, consequently it supports all major operating systems.  The easiest way to install hammr is using `pip`.

```
$ sudo pip install hammr
```

Installing From Source
======================
Hammr has a dependency to uforge_python_sdk. First, you need to install it:

```
$ sudo pip install uforge_python_sdk
```

or download sources from pypi: https://pypi.python.org/pypi/uforge_python_sdk

Go to the source directory where the `setup.py` file is located.

To compile and install, run:

```
$ python setup.py build && sudo python setup.py install
```

Now clone the hammr git repository to get all the source files.
Next go to the source directory where the `setup.py` file is located.
To compile and install, run:

```
$ python setup.py build && sudo python setup.py install
```

This will automatically create the hammr executable and install it properly on your system.

To check that this was successful, run:

```
$ hammr -v
```

Upgrading
=========
If you have already installed hammr, and you with to upgrade to the latest version, use:
```
$ sudo pip install --upgrade hammr
```

Feedback
========
If you have any questions or feedback, get in touch at [hammr@googlegroups.com](mailto:hammr%40googlegroups.com) or via: [Hammr Google Group](https://groups.google.com/d/forum/hammr)

License
=======
Hammr is licensed under the Apache 2.0 license. For more information, please refer to LICENSE file.


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The mood of colour
Written by Sam Davies
When Rihanna, Barbadian pop megastar and billionaire businesswoman, turned up at the Dior show in Paris last month, an onlooker called her out for being late. "No shit," replied RiRi without missing a beat. Sending the internet into a tailspin, the singer wore a leather jacket, a sheer dress revealing a prominent pregnancy bump, and an expression that said we should all be grateful she showed up at all. And underlining her commanding air was her colour choice, or lack thereof: black.
We're fond of a bold palette at Peachaus, you may have noticed—canyons, mountains and beautiful blooms. But before we get into that, a word on why colour has had us all captivated for centuries.
In pop culture, colour is the ultimate vehicle for meaning. Black subconsciously signals confidence and prestige and offers a protective shield—it's something of a 'poker face' if you will. Rihanna channels the mood effortlessly. But there's a whole spectrum of light to play with when it comes to choosing a colour to influence the way others perceive you or your creative manifestation and, for that matter, how you feel about yourself on any given day. This is the psychology of colour.
Director, Madrileño Pedro Almodóvar, knows more about colour than most. His expansive oeuvre, including films like All About My Mother, The Skin I Live In and the recent Parallel Mothers, is the cinematic equivalent of eating Skittles for a week—a kaleidoscope of feelings conveyed through vivid technicolour. His magnum opus, Volver, in which Penélope Cruz contends with the reincarnation of her mother, is notable for many things, not least its prolific use of red. As Penélope's character flexes her vocal pipes (it's not really her singing—sorry to spoil the illusion), the ruddy hue of her dress, accompanying guitarists and backdrop signal a heightening sense of emotion. And then there's that lipstick.
And it's no accident that colour evokes an emotional response. Its psychological power has been explored since 2000 BC. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Chinese and Indians practised phototherapy: the use of colour to promote healing qualities. In ancient Egypt, for example, red was a pigment that was abundant in nature, in clay, fire and blood, which lent it an association with power and passion. Green, meanwhile, symbolised new life. Many such associations persist today: just look at the BBC's latest blockbuster documentary series The Green Planet, in which David Attenborough celebrates the wonder and vibrancy of our planet with cinematography so dazzling it might just convince people it's worth having a few more trees around.
In India, certain shades are imbued with spiritual meaning. Saffron, the orangey-yellow hue featured on the Tiranga—the Indian flag—is considered sacred, representative of courage and selflessness. It's also the colour worn by Indian monks. And you'll find it everywhere in the form of beautiful marigolds—"herbs of the Sun"—symbolising creativity, passion, brightness, positivity and happiness. Blue, the colour of the Hindu deity Lord Krishna, is believed to signify immortality and bravery. Colour is so important in India, in fact, that the nation even has a festival dedicated to it. During Holi, held in late February or March, revellers shower each other in brilliantly coloured dyes to mark the arrival of spring.
Psychiatrist and dream-reader Carl Jung is generally credited as the father of modern colour study. "Colours are the mother tongue of the subconscious," said Jung in the early 20th century, encouraging his patients to use colour during therapy, with the belief that their preferences could signify something about their deep personalities. According to Jung, introverts prefer blue, while extroverts tend towards red. He also believed that if someone likes green, they're likely to be considerate and relaxed. A penchant for yellow, meanwhile, suggests an optimistic, sociable outlook.
For all of this research, we still don't really know much about why yellow makes us feel optimistic, red makes us feel angry, or green makes us feel calm. And, of course, the interpretation of a colour's meaning is subjective. We even perceive colours differently. Remember that dress?
All of this brings us naturally to our bright and beautiful Peachaus palette. You'll have noticed tones of peach threading through our website, products and social channels—a deliberately punchy choice. Consensus has it that peach brings about feelings of vitality, energy, playfulness and sociability. It's a positive colour. But to us, it means something more, something deep and intangible.
Writer John Ruskin once said that an artist who focused purely on the shape of a peach instead of observing the complexities of its colour would never be able to accurately capture it. There's something in this that really speaks to us. We're a brand—a family—built on different shades and perspectives that create depth. And the colours we've chosen to express Peachaus are all about this richness. [Text Wrapping Break][Text Wrapping Break]Peach, with all its energy and hopefulness, is part of our DNA. Just like red is to Almodóvar's Volver and black was to RiRi's red carpet bump reveal. Find your perfect shade of peach and add a little pep to your step.


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Postponed: warranty commitments granted for remuneration as insurance transaction
Dr. Philipp Besson
As reported in #3/2021, in two letters dated 11 May 2021 and 18 June 2021 the German tax authorities have adopted the latest decision of the Federal Fiscal Court regarding warranty commitments granted for remuneration originating from practices in the motor vehicle trade. The new principles will apply across all sectors and thus also beyond the motor vehicle trade, with far-reaching consequences for VAT and insurance tax. According to the letter dated 18 October 2021, the new rules will only be mandatory for all warranty commitments issued after 31 December 2022.
The postponement of the new rules gives time for the discussion and determination of the actual scope of application and the factual requirements of these new principles, e.g. establishment of the consideration. Nevertheless, it is conceivable that numerous affected industries and companies will be facing insurance tax compliance requirements for the first time as well as changes in the general conditions under VAT law.
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