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Ex-Foothillers Musgrove, Brault searching for success with Pirates
Photos courtesy Pittsburgh Pirates Grossmont High School graduates Joe Musgrove, left, and Steven Brault are still searching for their first victories of the 2020 Major League Baseball season.
The Pittsburgh Pirates can almost be called Team San Diego with five players from the region on their roster this summer.
Two are from East County: Grossmont High School graduates Joe Musgrove and Steven Brault, both pitchers.
Infielder Phil Evans (La Costa Canyon), pitcher Trevor Williams (Rancho Bernardo) and shortstop Kevin Newman (Poway) all hail from North County.
The Pirates are no stranger to signing or developing talent from America's Finest City.
Former Southwestern College standout and native Chula Vistan John Jaso ended a 10-year Major League Baseball career after retiring in 2017 following a two-year stint in the Steel City.
Jaso, who was inducted into the college's athletic hall of fame in 2018, compiled a career .258 hitting average with 55 home runs and 281 RBI.
Jaso inked a two-year $8 million deal to play in Pittsburgh from 2016-17. He recorded a team first at PNC Park by hitting for the cycle in a game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 28, 2016.
The Pirates franchise is steeped in history. Since its formation in 1881, the club has won five World Series championships, nine National League pennants, nine National League East Division titles and has made three appearances in the Wild Card playoff game.
But the Pennsylvania-based team has struggled in recent years. The club eclipsed the 100-loss mark in 2010 with a 57-105 record.
It's been a rocky start for the Pirates in the abbreviated 60-game summer 2020 MLB campaign. The team seems mired at the bottom of the National League Central Division standings with a 14-30 record in 44 games — 12 games behind the division leading Chicago Cubs,
It's been a particularly rocky start for Musgrove.
The 27-year-old Foothiller grad started the season 0-4 with a 6.62 ERA and 21 strikeouts in 17.2 innings. He was 0-3 in three starts with a 6.75 earned-run average with 17 strikeouts in 14.2 innings on the mound.
He enjoyed one of his best outings on the summer in a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sept. 8 by pitching four innings of scoreless ball with two walks and five strikeouts.
He did not pick up the win but did lower his ERA to 5.40 while upping his strikeout count to 26 in 21.2 innings.
Brault, 28, is 0-3 in nine game appearances with a 4.73 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 26.2 innings.
Both Grossmont High alums have seen better days with the Pirates, who hope to see better days in the future.
Musgrove, who is in his third year in Pittsburgh after playing two seasons in Houston (winning a World Series championship in 2017), logged an 11-12 record in 2019 with a 4.44 ERA and 157 strikeouts in 170.1 innings. He was 6-9 in his first year with the Pirates in 2018 with a 4.06 ERA and 100 strikeouts in 115.1 innings.
Brault, who is in the midst of his sixth season in Pittsburgh, posted a 6-3 record with a 4.61 ERA and 82 strikeouts in 91.2 innings in 2018. He was 4-6 with a 5.16 ERA and 100 strikeouts in 113.1 innings last season.
He suffered his third consecutive loss this season following a 4-3 setback to the Kansas City Royals on Sept. 11 in which he threw 97 pitches in four innings, yielding five hits, three runs, three walks and four strikeouts.
He said falling behind hitters was a detriment in his latest setback.
"My fastball command wasn't as good early in the game," he told the media after the loss. "It got better as (the game) went on. They did a really good job of fouling balls off and kind of staying in counts and taking pitches.
"I have to get ahead of hitters more, attack. That's something I've got to take to my next outing."
He remains optimistic about the rest of the rapidly-dwindling season.
"Eventually the baseball gods will even it out," he said.
Musgrove said coming out of the bullpen with the Astros helped him gain experience to become a starter with the Pirates.
He was 4-4 with a 4.06 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 62 innings his first year with Houston in 2016. During the Astro's World Series championship season, the former Foothiller compiled a 7-8 record, 4.77 ERA with 98 strikeouts in 109.1 innings.
He appeared in seven postseason games to cap the 2017 season, including four World Series games. In four innings pitched, he allowed three hits and three runs, but threw a scoreless top of the 10th inning in Game 5 against the Los Angeles Dodgers to earn the win on the mound.
The victory kept the momentum going for the Astros, who eventually defeated the Dodgers in seven games.
Musgrove said memories of that World Series triumph will stick forever in his mind.
"It's not very often that a player gets to be a part of an organization like the Houston Astros," Musgrove posted on social media. "From top to bottom, this organization treated my family and I with the highest level of respect. I feel so blessed and fortunate to have been able to be a part of a clubhouse that will go down as one of the best teams in history. I now have memories and a World Series ring that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
"To the fans of Houston … You have shown me a whole new meaning to the word 'family.' What you all did for our team and for the city of Houston during Hurricane Harvey will never be forgotten. The Houston Strong will always have a special place in my heart.
"I am very excited to get to spring and meet my new teammates, and to use the things I've learned and the experience I've gained to help the Pirates build something special."
As for the other San Diego locals on the Pirates roster:
Evans had logged a .359 hitting average with nine RBI in 11 games before being sidelined for the rest of the season following a collision with teammate Gregory Polanco while in foul territory in an Aug. 8 game against the Detroit Tigers in which Evans suffered a concussion and fractured jaw.
Newman had rapped out 30 hits, with one home run and nine RBI in 36 games to go with a .222 hitting average this season while Williams was 1-7 with 42 strikeouts in 45.1 innings to go with a 6.35 ERA.
Around the bases
Steele Canyon alum (and Alpine product) Alex Vesia has appeared in five games for the Miami Marlins this season with a 0-1 record and five strikeouts in 4.1 innings.
The Marlins (23-21) trail the Atlanta Braves (28-19) by 3.5 games in the NL East standings.
El Capitan alum Kevin Ginkel is 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 24.1 innings for the Arizona Diamondbacks this summer.
Valhalla grad Greg Garcia has appeared in 29 games for the Padres this season with a .255 hitting average, three doubles and nine RBI.
The Cubs (28-20) lead the St. Louis Cardinals (20-20) by four games in the NL Central standings while the Padres (31-17) have narrowed the Dodgers' lead in the NL west standings to 2.5 games.
The Dodgers (33-14) continue to have the most wins in MLB.
American League division leaders include the Tampa Rays (30-17 in the AL East), Chicago White Sox (30-16 in the AL Central) and Oakland Athletics (29-17 in the AL West).
The White Sox are being chased by the Minnesota Twins (30-18) for the AL Central lead, holding a one-game advantage, while the A's lead the Astros (23-24) by 6.5 games for supremacy in the AL West.
Hiller pride
Musgrove, who graduated from Grossmont in 2011, logged 73 games with the Foothillers wth a .386 career hitting average, 70 RBI and 171 strikeouts in 158.2 innings.
Brault, a 2020 GHS grad, appeared in 74 career games with a .369 hitting average, 2.99 ERA and 82 strikeouts in 103 innings.
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We have created a fictitious football club, Majestri United FC, that will be used to give you a clear and incredibly realistic idea of what life would be like for you as a volunteer administrator if you adopted Majestri to automate back-office club operations.
Inside this showcase, there is something for every member of the Executive Committee, so feel free to share the link around.
It's definitely worth seeing every slide but feel free to use the navigation to jump to the areas that you care about the most.
Majestri gives you a club website as part of the solution. It's up to you whether to make it your public-facing site or make it a members-only area behind your existing site.
Our Control Room helps club administrators keep their finger on the pulse by giving that 30,000-foot view of everything that's happening during the year.
The Administration tab contains everything you need to control who at the club can do what in the system.
Our security system is a natural fit for clubs whereby you can build your own committee which represents your set of administrators for the year. Just like a real committee, it has a life-span that you can set up to end at the time of the next AGM.
When you add somebody to the committee, you get fine-grained control over what parts of the system they can access.
Majestri's in-built email communication tools allows the committee to send messages to each other. Pick and choose who you want to get the message.
Set up your club email addresses in the system and assign them to people. This will let them ensure they receive replies from people to their club account rather than personal one.
The system logs all outbound messages so you can see who is sending what.
Keep a central register so you can stop emailing people who no longer want to receive communications from the club.
Something's always happening in the system. Set up email addresses to receive notifications when certain events take place.
The Content tab contains everything you need to control the website, documents and images.
The Document Vault ensure important club documents will never be lost again. They are stored and backed-up permanently, always available to committee members as they come and go.
Each document in the Document Vault can be restricted to committee members only, or made public for distribution to members via the website or email.
Editing web pages is probably the most simple thing to do in Majestri. When in 'Edit' mode we break all existing content up into their discrete sections.
Embedding images into content is simple. Pick from any image already used somewhere on the site, or if it's a new one, simply upload it.
We give you a bit of freedom over how the image is displayed but not enough so that it won't look right.
Our content editor has been custom-built to be used by non-technical people, and we don't get a lot of support requests about it.
Forget about that one person being a bottleneck on the committee because they're the only ones who can update the website. We've built this solution from the ground up so anybody on the committee with sufficient privileges can do it.
Save your content section, turn off edit mode, and "Voila!!", the site is updated and live to all visitors.
Give your valuable club sponsors the screen real estate they deserve. Majestri sites don't have corporate sponsors - all that real estate is for community businesses.
Giving a sponsor visibility on the site is as simple as uploading their logo and filling in their details.
Log all important events in your club calendar so everybody can see what's coming up.
Adding new events to the calendar takes less than a minute.
Be in total control of your site's navigation system by building your own site menu with one level of drop-down.
Items on the site menu can link to all different kinds of things, whether internal Majestri functions or external addresses.
Keep people off your playing fields by publishing their accessibility status on the site.
Every field belonging to the club can be added along with the playing status and any information you need to share.
Online Shop Setup
The Online Shop tab is where you go to create products and manage orders.
All club merchandise can sold directly to members when they're created in the shop.
Adding a product is as easy taking a photo of stock against a white background, uploading the image, and filling in the details. Varying sizes can easily be catered for using a comma-separated list - there'll be a separate quantity available to shoppers for each size.
Event Setup
The top tab in the Control Room is reserved for a club's main playing season. This is where most of the action happens.
An event in Majestri is something you set up where you want members to register and potentially pay for something. All club events over the course of a year can be run through Majestri, not just the main playing season.
Setting up an event in Majestri is exactly the same experience no matter what type of event it is.
You have plenty of control over your event, including registration windows, Payment Plan settings and funnelling people through to do association registrations if required.
Set up your own terms and conditions for members to agree to at the time of registration. Each T&C manifests as a checkbox that must be checked and we also record dates, times, IP addresses and browser usage to help you resolve any potential disputes.
Registration and Fee Customisation
Our expertise is custom software development, so let us build you a custom fee calculator for your event for no extra cost. Just send us your calculation rules and we'll give you the ability to input amounts.
You'll have all the information about players and parents at your fingertips if you give us instruction for your very own custom registration form. There's no extra cost for us to build this and we do it for any event you want to run.
Opening Events
Once you're ready to open up the event, we'll package it up into a content section with the click of a button.
Details about your event and a big green button are posted front-and-centre on your web site. This is a great way to get new people involved with the club.
When your event's ready to start taking registrations, send an invite to anybody who has ever registered for one of your events on Majestri. This will ensure you always stay in contact with people past and present to keep numbers nice and high.
People who receive an email invite from you get a nice clear email and a big blue button to click on if they want to register.
Returning members get taken straight to the start of their registration process - no usernames, no passwords, no roadblocks, no support!
Majestri registrations model the family structure, which is a natural fit for clubs that are made up of families. Two adults on every registration ensure you've always got somebody to contact if necessary.
All players are added on the one family registration so your members don't need to enter the same personal details multiple times. They simply add everyone in the family who's going to be playing.
Dealing with split families becomes easier when you can set extra email addresses to receive club emails. This communication channel is one-way only and access to the system can't be gained via this mechanism.
After the registration's done, members get taken to their shop where they can pick up all their kit and anything else you want to sell them.
They can add in whatever they want to their cart, specifying both sizes and quantities.
Once the registration is done and shopping is complete, the checkout gives members a complete breakdown on the entire process. The fee calculator we built you kicks in to prepare their invoice and this is also where your terms must be accepted. Members get given the final bill and a set of payment options that you've specified to be available.
Payment Plan Application
Our Payment Plan offering saves the committee so much time, effort and administrative pain. As a club, you can offer your members the ability to pay off their registration by instalment and Majestri will direct-debit their bank account and update their record. This is the application screen where they can make an application within terms that you've defined as a committee.
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Our credit card processing facility is secure and easy-to-use.
After successful payment, the system will give instructions for players to be registered in any mandated association system, as well as display on-screen their financial documents (as well as emailing them).
The Event Dashboard is a beautiful screen that instantly tells you everything you need to know about how your event is tracking.
Call up a list of all registrations that have been processed and use the filters to limit the view to just those you want to see. Note also the 4 export options to CSV format for the club official who loves a bit of spreadsheet action.
Inspect an individual registration so you can see the details they entered. At the bottom of each registration is a 'mini' financial statement that shows just the financial activity on the registration.
In the real world, registrations financials need to be adjusted after the fact due to mistakes or changes in circumstances. Our three types of adjustments cater for absolutely any situation you can imagine.
Our Players screen lets you use filters from the registration form to create views from all registered players in your stable.
Once the players start rolling in through the gates, you can start creating your teams in the system.
Each team automatically has their very own Team Dugout, a place that shows all players on the team as well as their contact information.
To save the committee even more time, you can install coaches and managers, instantly giving them the tools to manage the week-to-week operations of their team.
Building teams is easier when you can use the filters from the registration form to limit the player set to match the age group of the team you're building.
Coaches and managers can send an email to the team via the system's email interface.
Online Shop Orders
Easily see a list of all orders that have been processed in the system. The filters on the right allow you to limit your search and the CSV exports can even be used as an order form with some suppliers.
Drill into an individual order and make any product or financial changes if needed.
The Financials tab is the core of the system and a place of great happiness for club treasurers.
Instantly see all members who owe money to the club that Majestri knows about. This includes money owed from all events and shop orders.
Majestri dissects all invoices into their individual components (ie. registration vs. order) which allows for the ability to accurately show specifically where a member is in arrears.
Manual Receipting
Money that is not handled by Majestri's powerful payment processing solutions can be receipted manually into the system by club personnel. Note the support for vouchers.
A payment that is less than the total amount of money owed can be dissected across the components that make up an invoice.
Chasing money from members is much less awkward when you let the system dehumanise it. You can specify an email to go out to members who owe the club money.
If a member encounters unexpected financial problems, a treasurer has the option of creating a Payment Plan on their behalf.
A central Payment Plan screen shows all the details and terms of somebody's direct debit plan with Majestri.
A request can be sent directly to the member to review the Plan and authorise it's commencement.
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The Revenue screen shows all money that has come into the club for a given date range, showing a breakdown by Payment method. Take note of the export options to drop the data into CSV for the Excel boffins.
Drill into a payment method to see all of the individual payments that made up the aggregate number.
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Each transfer by Majestri is broken down into a transactional report for each of our payment processing methods that was used. Additionally, if Xero is your accounting system of choice, you can post these amounts directly as revenue into Xero.
The posting process is as simple as nominating the destination Xero accounts that match the type of money that was collected.
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See a list of all deposits made by Majestri into your bank account. Each deposit will represent the money we handled on your behalf minus payment processing charges.
Hopefully, you were able to see first-hand some of the tools you could use at your club to make life much easier for volunteers.
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import command.framework.Command;
import command.framework.Outputter;
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 * Format Command.
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 * After this command no files or directories remain in the root.
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 * Command Parameters:
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(optional) /F : force format, e.g. no security check

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(optional) drive letter

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     * Constructor.
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     * @param cmdName
     *            Name on which the command reacts. This name is automatically
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     * @param drive
     *            Drive on which the command operates.
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Movie Review: Lilja 4-ever (2002)
26/08/2020 / TheMarckoguy	/ 1 Comment
Hello there, friends. This is it. The final post.
Got ya there, didn't I? But in all seriousness, this is the last Summer of the Swedes post I'm doing. I know I didn't do many posts for this series of mine, but I didn't intend for it to be an intense deep dive into my country's filmography, just a bit of motivation to watch a few more films from it than usual. So my mad ramblings will go back to the usual versatility after this. So yeah. Here we go.
Ladies and gentlemen… "Lilja 4-ever".
16-year old Lilja (Oksana Akinsjina) doesn't have a great life. Often neglected by her parents, scraping by in life, she finds herself dreaming of a better life somewhere far away from her home in Russia. This movie has a story that seldom lets up when it comes to its drama, it's a profoundly depressing experience that absolutely haunted my soul for several hours after watching it. Even in some of the light moments where there's joy on Lilja's face, there is this underlying sadness to the situation, you know that even though there is this fleeting moment of joy, that is exactly what it is… fleeting. It's a really well told story that I found utterly compelling, giving us a nuanced look at this young girl's life… but man, it's also incredibly sad.
The characters in this don't really feel like characters, they feel grounded and very real. Oksana Akinsjina plays Lilja, the titular girl. She's a very complex individual, showing off a ton of realistic nuance that is seldom seen in film And Akinsjina is fantastic in the role. Then we have Artiom Bogutjarskij as Volodya, a young boy who is one of Lilja's only true friends. Devoted, a little sassy, and clearly crushing on her, he's an interesting foil for the narrative that helps ground Lilja a bit more, giving her a bit of an anchor when things escalate around her. And Bogutjarskij is really good in the role. We also get supporting work from people like Elina Benenson, Pavel Ponomarjov, Lilija Sjinkarjova, and more, all doing very well in their respective roles.
The score for the movie was composed by Nathan Larson, and it was good. It's not very showy, going for a more low-key subtle string-based thing to create drama and emotion, which I think works pretty well. There were also some licensed music for a few scenes. And while I wouldn't listen to those tracks in my own time, I think they work well enough in their respective scenes, fitting the narrative being told in those moments.
"Lilja 4-ever" was written and directed by Lukas Moodysson, who I think did a fantastic job. His direction has a very fly on the wall kinda of approach, never feeling flashy (bar one weird zoom early on in the film), therefore immersing me even more in the drama. Combine this with the dirty neighborhood we spend so much time in, and you get a world that feels very lived in. It all comes together into one hell of an engrossing and real-feeling experience.
This film has been quite well received. On Rotten Tomatoes it has an 84% positive rating and a "Fresh" certification. On Metacritic it has a score of 82/100. And on imdb.com it has a score of 7.8/10.
"Lilja 4-ever" is a really depressing drama that I highly recommend. It has a great story, good characters, fantastic performances, good music, and fantastic directing. Time for my final score. *Ahem*. My final score for "Lilja 4-ever" is a 9,57/10. Which means that it gets the "SEAL OF APPROVAL!".
My review of "Lilja 4-ever" is now completed.
I highly recommend bringing a pet or a loved one. Not because it's a good date movie, but because you might need someone to hug when your heart gets crushed.
Movie Review: The Wedding Photographer (2009)
I enjoy a bit of photography. I may not own an actual camera (though I'd really like to), but if I see potential in a spot or situation then I whip out my phone and snap a pic. Even during the Summer, this Swede takes some pictures. Wow, that was a clumsy tie-in to this series of mine… fuck it, it works.
Ladies and gentlemen… "The Wedding Photographer" (Original title: Bröllopsfotografen).
After the place he works at shuts down, Robin (Björn A. Ling) decides to take this new opportunity to move to Stockholm and pursue his dream of becoming a wedding photographer. And as he starts acquiring work and nestling himself in with some of the finer folks of the city, his life starts changing quite a bit. What at the start just seems like a romantic comedy with a poor goofball in a rich man's world spin soon turns into more of a satire of class divide and how people might change if they try to look good for the allegedly "fine" people out there. And I found myself very entertained by the narrative. Sure, it's not the most original premise, I could probably even think of a few films with similar setups, but as per usual it's the execution that matters. And the execution of the story here is fun and entertaining, with a few decent nuances on occasion. The pacing does drag a little in a few parts, but for the most part I found myself just having a good time with the story here.
The characters in this are colorful, charming, and overall just entertaining. Björn A. Lind (credited here as Björn Starrin) plays Robin, a likable and somewhat ambitious young man hailing from the boonies in the northwest of Sweden. He has a bit of an interesting arc here that I found surprisingly engaging. And Lind is really good in the role. Next we have Kjell Bergqvist as Jonny Björk, a former comedian trying to make it as a more serious actor. He's the one helping Robin get his foot in the door, and their bond is one of the best parts of the movie. And Bergqvist is great in the role. We also get supporting work from people like Tuva Novotny, Johannes Brost, Lotta Tejle, Johan Östling, Anastasios Soulis, and many more, all doing well in their respective roles.
The score for the film was composed by Jimmy Lagnefors, and it was okay. A bit charming, a bit dramatic, a bit eclectic. It works for the most part within the various scenes, even if it feels a little weird or eclectic at times.
"The Wedding Photographer" was written, edited, and directed by Ulf Malmros, and I think he did a really good job with it. He has a good way of keeping energy up in scenes without making anything feel rushed, creating a vibe that made me really feel part of the experience. I also have to mention the cinematography by Mats Olofsson, because it's great. A lot of fun long takes, some clever camera movements, it just adds another layer of quality to the storytelling and overall enjoyment.
This movie has gotten some mixed reception. On Rotten Tomatoes it has a 48% audience score. And on imdb.com it has a score of 5.9/10.
While I think some of the humor will get lost in translation, I highly enjoyed "The Wedding Photographer". It has a fun plot, good characters, great performances, okay music, and great directing/editing/cinematography. Time for my final score. *Ahem*. My final score for "The Wedding Photographer" is an 8,44/10. So I'd argue that it can be worth buying.
My review of "The Wedding Photographer" is now completed.
Say cheese.
Movie Review: False Trail (2011)
The Summer of the Swedes continues, this time with the sequel of a film we covered a few weeks back. So that's fun.
Ladies and gents… "False Trail" (Original title: Jägarna 2).
Stockholm policeman Erik Bäckström (Rolf Lassgård) reluctantly gets called in to help out with a murder investigation in his old hometown in Norrbotten. However, as Erik looks into the case he soon finds that it isn't as simple as first assumed, all while trying to connect with his estranged nephew (Kim Tjernström). So at first glance it seems like a retread of the first movie. And with it being a 15-years later sequel, you'd be forgiven for not having high expectations. But I'll be damned, the story here is actually not bad. In fact, I'd say it's good. It uses a similar blend of police thriller and family drama to the first movie, without ever feeling like a complete retread of it all. It feels like a proper sequel that builds upon the world set up in the first one while also working as its own film. Yes, it ties into the first one a lot, but it recaps enough within its own runtime that would help anyone feel mostly welcome. But yeah, the story here is compelling and dramatic and a little suspenseful too. That said, the pacing does drag a little bit towards the middle and maybe also a little towards the second half, which does drag the experience down a little. But I can still happily say that the narrative here still works quite well.
Much like the story, the characters surprise by having an unexpected amount of depth, making them quite compelling to follow. Rolf Lassgård of course returns as Erik, the big, burly, but sensitive cop returning to his home. We have the layers of the first movie's setup, while also adding some of the trauma from the end of that one to make for an even more nuanced individual. And Lassgård is fantastic in the role. Next we have Peter Stormare as Torsten, a fellow policeman who lives in the area Erik comes back to. He's an interesting individual in that you quickly learn that he is one complex son of a bitch. There's a lot of surprising nuances to him that makes him not only a good character on his own, but also a great foil for Lassgård's Erik. And Stormare is fantastic in the role. And the supporting cast is great too, with people like Kim Tjernström, Annika Nordin, Lo Kauppi, Eero Milonoff, and more all giving damn good performances.
The score for the movie was composed by Johan Söderqvist, and I must say that I might prefer it a bit over the first film's score. Not that the one in the 1996 film was bad, but the music here relies a little less on the melodramatic sounds of the first one, giving us a score that manages to resonate a bit more, create a much more interesting soundscape.
"False Trail" was directed by Kjell Sundvall, the man behind the 1996 original. And yeah, the dude has stepped up his craft quite a bit. His directing is more intense, being able to create a lot of tension in a scene, all without sacrificing the emotional intimacy that's so integral to the experience. It helps make for some really investing scenes.
This film has been decently well received. On Rotten Tomatoes it has a 100% positive rating. And on imdb.com it has a score of 6.5/10.
Pacing issues aside, "False Trail" is a the rare unnecessary sequel that builds upon the first film and makes for another engaging experience. It has a good story, good characters, fantastic performances, really good music, and great directing. Time for my final score. *Ahem*. My final score for "False Trail" is an 8.77/10. So while hampered by those pacing issues, it's still certainly worth buying.
My review of "False Trail" is now completed.
Crazy bastards did it.
Movie Review: The Guardian Angel (1990)
Oh hi. Ready for another Summer of the Swedes entry? Cool, let's go!
Ladies and gentlemen… "The Guardians Angel" (Original title: Skyddsängeln).
Some fictional European country, the 1910s. A revolution rages on, and one of the country's ministers (Etienne Glaser) has decided to have a nice, relaxing summer with his family in the countryside. He has also brought his new bodyguard (Philip Zandén). And we follow these people as they go through ups and downs throughout the summer. This film tries to say things about stuff, but it never succeeded in putting it in my head. I don't mind a movie trying to say something about humanity or politics or whatever the fuck, but you got to have a clever way of saying it that speaks to people. This right here is just fucking pretentious and boring, seldom doing anything remotely engaging. And even in those rare moments where something that could be called mildly interesting happens, the presentation (which we'll get deeper into later) pushes it into nonsensical pretentiousness again. And while pretentiousness can be acceptable (see Ingmar Bergman), you're gonna need something interesting to back it up… which this tale doesn't.
The characters try to be dramatic and engaging and interesting, but guess what… nah. They all clash, as if they're in different movies. Take Etienne Glaser for example. He very much has the vibe of an uptight asshole in a 50s drama. But then you have Björn Kjellman who feels like he should be in a 90s rom-com. And then there's Philip Zandén whose performance feels like what Matthew Macfadyen would end up as if he wasn't allowed to be expressive. The actors are trying, and generally I can't actively say anything about their performances (except for Björn Kjellman, whose performance just feels weirdly anachronistic).
What's interesting about the music in this movie is that there isn't much of it. And the little we get is music licensed for the film. It doesn't have a typical score. But how do these few licensed tracks work throughout? Eh. The tracks themselves aren't bad, but the way they've been implemented just feels slightly off.
Based on a novel by Ricarda Huch, "The Guardian Angel" was directed by Suzanna Osten. And I have mixed feelings about the execution of her directing. It's clear that she knows what she wants in her direction, the confidence is very evident in what we see. However, some of the choices made don't really work for me. There are some shots that are a bit… off. But even more baffling is the editing, which is all over the fucking place, often just leaving me stunned as to why you would make a lot of those cuts, sometimes causing a weird sense of nausea even.
On imdb.com this movie has a score of 6.6/10. That's all I got… the movie barely fucking exists on my usual sites.
"The Guardian Angel" is a bit too slow and pretentious for me, just ending up being a drab and less than engaging experience. Its plot is slow and nonsensical, its characters not that engaging despite (mostly) good acting, weirdly chosen music, the direction okay, and the editing being fucking baffling. Time for my final score. *Ahem*. My final score for "The Guardians Angel" is a 3,11/10. So I'd recommend skipping it.
My review of "The Guardian Angel" is now completed.
Movie Review: Midsommar (2019)
These kinds of movies are always kind of exciting. You know the ones, the movies that are quite polarizing. A lot of people love them, a lot of people don't. Those are always the most exciting to watch/talk about, because of this discourse. So let's chat about this polarizing picture.
Mina damer och herrar… "Midsommar".
After suffering a terrible tragedy, Dani (Florence Pugh) travels with her boyfriend (Jack Reynor) and his friends to a remote part of Sweden to take part in a festival. But what seems like a nice, relaxing way of getting away from life and gathering your thoughts, soon turns into something a bit more strange. So now we have our semi-cult horror-drama-thriller story. And here where I think the divide will occur for most people. It's a slow burning affair, more about exploring certain themes and ideas rather than just up and spooking you. And if you don't want to sit through that for nearly two and a half hours, then maybe avoid this. As for me, I found this a weirdly enrapturing experience. It's not something I'll probably ever watch again, and it's probably not something I'll call one of my favorite movies… but it's a story experience unlike any other I've witnessed, and I was drawn in from start to finish.
The characters in this are interesting in the sense that not all of them get too much depth, but I wouldn't want them to not be included. First up we have Florence Pugh as Dani, the young woman at the center of the story. She has gone through some shit, which has really fucked with her mental state, which we see manifest throughout the movie, which adds a bit to making her a very compelling character. And Pugh is absolutely fantastic in the role (give her an Oscar, you cowards). Jack Reynor plays Christian, Dani's boyfriend who I have conflicted feelings about, which I think was the movie's intent, and I found him interesting to have along. And Reynor is really good in the role. We also get supporting work from people like William Jackson Harper, Vilhelm Blomgren, Henrik Norlén, Will Poulter, Isabelle Grill, Liv Mjönes, Hampus Hallberg, and many more, all doing very well in their respective roles.
The score for the movie was composed by Bobby Krlic, and I'd say it's good. It's not something I'd find myself listening to in my free time, but I can't deny that it's well composed and fits quite well within the various scenes where you can hear it. It's an often droning score, almost dreamlike which adds to the eeriness of the movie.
"Midsommar" was written and directed by Ari Aster, who I think did a damn good job with it. His control of scene flow is immaculate, and when combined with the pitch perfect editing and Pawel Pogorzelski's stunning cinematography, and you got one of the most impressively crafted films of the year. It manages to be otherworldly while still clearly being on our own planet earth.
This movie has gotten mixed reception (but mostly positive from critics). On Rotten Tomatoes it has an 83% positive rating and a "Fresh" certification. On Metacritic it has a score of 72/100. And on imdb.com it has a score of 7,2/10.
"Midsommar" isn't for everyone… but I certainly thought it was engaging. It has a really good plot, good characters, fantastic performances, good music, and fantastic writing/directing/cinematography/editing. Time for my final score. *Ahem*. My final score for "Midsommar" is a 9,58/10. So it gets the "SEAL OF APPROVAL!".
My review of "Midsommar" is now completed.
They present the midsummer celebration in the movie as some huge, elaborate event. But the actual celebration here in Sweden is just people getting drunk, eating bland food, and maybe stumbling around a wreath pole.
12 Songs of Christmas (Part 8)
Jesus fucking Christ, we are already at part 8 of this little thing here. Time sure goes goes fast. So I guess it's time to just get into it.
For this part of "12 Songs of Christmas" I decided to go with something that worldwide isn't something you would call "mainstream", but here in Sweden it is very common and popular. It is "Vår julskinka har rymt" by comedy duo Werner & Werner. The title of the song roughly translates to "Our christmas ham have escaped". As you can gather from the title, it's about a pig/ham that escaped our "heroes". And as long as you understand Swedish, the song is pretty hilarious. For you other people in the world… maybe you can at least appreciate the overall well done music.


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Grasim to sell fertiliser business to Indorama for $355 mn
By Narinder Kapur
Grasim Industries Ltd has agreed to sell its fertiliser business to Singapore's Indorama Corporation Pte. Ltd for Rs 2,649 crore (about $355 million) in cash.
Singapore-based Indorama Corporation will acquire Indo Gulf Fertilisers via its local unit Indorama India Pvt. Ltd, Grasim said in a statement
Grasim, a flagship company of the diversified Aditya Birla Group, said the sale is a significant "value unlocking" exercise and will help it pursue growth opportunities in its core businesses.
Indo Gulf Fertilisers is involved in the manufacturing, trading, and sale of urea and other agricultural inputs. The company operates a 1.2 million tonne per annum manufacturing plant in Uttar Pradesh's Jagdishpur.
The unit shall be transferred to Indorama India on a slump sale basis, pursuant to a scheme of arrangement. The consideration for the transaction is subject to necessary statutory and regulatory approvals, Grasim said.
"We are excited about this union and believe it will facilitate greater access and development of high quality agri inputs for the farming community," Indorama Corporation vice-chairman Amit Lohia said.
Grasim is one of the world's biggest producers of viscose staple fibre. It is also the largest producer of chlor-alkali and linen in India. Besides, its unit UltraTech Cement Ltd is India's biggest producer of the building material. Another unit Aditya Birla Capital Ltd is a diversified financial services firm.
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acted as the legal adviser to Grasim Industries on the transaction, while Bansi S Mehta & Co and Kotak Mahindra Capital Co Ltd acted as independent valuers and fairness opinion providers.
Shares of Grasim ended trading on Friday 1.54% up at Rs 839.5 apiece. Per stock-exchange data, the company reported consolidated net sales of Rs 77,625.1 crore for the 2019-20 financial year, along with post-tax profits of Rs 6,677.48 crore. It currently has a market capitalisation of Rs 55,234 crore.
The company has also made some acquisitions in the past to shore up its product and business portfolio. In March last year, for example, reports said that it was set to acquire the entire Indian subsidiary of Turkey-based fabric maker Soktas for Rs 165 crore (around $23 million).
Similarly, in February that year, it said it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire the chlor-alkali business of KPR Industries (India) Ltd for Rs 253 crore (around $35.4 million) in a cash deal.
Grasim Industries LtdIndorama CorporationIndo Gulf FertilisersAditya Birla groupUltraTech Cement LtdAditya Birla Capital Ltd


Finish 7.1 textbook questions. Start 7.2 questions. Make sure you have a calculator in class every day.
Start 7.2 textbook questions. Make sure you have a calculator in class every day.
Finish 7.1 questions in textbook.
p. 254-255 and/or the online resources.
Review/study for cumulative test tomorrow, units 4, 5, and 6.
Or you can complete the unit review questions at the end of a unit that you feel is your priority.
p. 255 in textbook #13, 14, 15, 16.
Place your unit 6 test in your portfolio.
Cumulative test this Friday and next Monday. Make sure you bring a calculator to class for the cumulative test days.
Unit 4 review questions in textbook.
p. 254-255 # 9, 10, 11, 12. Calculators are permitted for all questions.
Cumulative test includes units 4, 5, and 6.
Friday (April 12) and Monday (April 15).
textbook. Use the online videos, practice quizzes, and review sheets if necessary.
Finish up your mandala if you did not pass it in at the end of class today. Submit this assignment by next Tuesday (April 9) at the very latest.
Continue reviewing unit 6 in preparation for the unit test next Monday (April 8). There are review questions in the workbook and the textbook. See online videos and quizzes if necessary.
Today was the last period for students to complete their mandalas. If they did not submit it at the end of the period it must be completed as homework and be passed in tomorrow at 8:15 am.
Review for TDR tomorrow. There are questions in your textbook and workbook. See videos/online quizzes if necessary.
Finish 6.5 questions in the textbook.
Cumulative test starts next Friday.
Finish your mandala if you did not submit it at the end of class today. Make sure you pass in your evaluation sheet with your mandala tomorrow, or Thursday at the very latest.
In class today students worked on the final copies of their mandalas. They will be given ONE MORE CLASS to complete this assignment (next Monday).
Complete all 6.4 questions in the TB.
TDR next Thursday (April 4).
Watch unit 6 videos that focus on algebra (l'algèbre). This will be our focus next week.
Pass in your portfolio on Monday (it will be marked as late at this point).
Portfolios are due tomorrow. Please ensure that evaluations are in order with the most recent on top. Only TDR's and tests should be in your portfolio.
Complete ALL 6.3 questions in the TB, make sure you get your homework log sheet signed for this section.
Pass in your portfolio this Friday (most recent unit on top). You should have 10 evaluations in your portfolio.
Pass in your portfolio tomorrow or Friday (most recent unit on top). You should have 10 evaluations in your portfolio.
Start section 6.3 questions, we will complete this section tomorrow.
Vérification this Friday (6.1, 6.2, 6.3).
Complete ALL 6.2 questions in TB. Get your homework sheet signed for this section.
Complete ALL 6.1 TB questions. Get your homework log sheet initialed.
Complete ALL 6.1 textbook questions on your pink sheet. Have an adult sign your homework log.
Make sure your math folder is organized with unit 6 materials only. Remember to bring headphones to math class if you have a pair.
Organize your folder, put all unit 5 materials in your math binder. Bring head phones to class during the current unit.
p. 126-128 in WB (review) # 1-13. All questions except #4.
p. 126-128 in WB. All questions except #4.
Complete final copy of assignment (yellow sheet) if you did not complete it during class today. This is due on Monday, Feb. 25, if you are in this situation.
p. 190 has review questions as well.
Finish rough draft of assignment. In class tomorrow, we will be doing some self and peer editing, then the final draft.
Stay tuned for U5 evaluation dates, they will be released within a couple of days.
Finish final copy of assignment (yellow sheet). Pass in tomorrow morning at 8:10 am.
Complete final copy of assignment for next class, Tuesday (Feb. 26).
Finish rough draft of assignment. In class tomorrow we will be working on the editing phase, then writing the final copy.
These questions were completed in class because they require manipulatives (fraction strips) that students cannot bring home.
Make sure your math folder is organized, right now you should only have unit 5 materials.
Have a read through the unit 5 key terms (pink booklet).
Preview the first 2 videos of the fractions unit.
See online resources if necessary!
Review for test on Tuesday.
Finish up circle graph from class today. These should be neatly organized with an effective use of color.
TDR this Friday, Feb. 8.
Test next Tuesday, Feb 12.
TDR this Friday (Feb. 8)!
Test next Tuesday (Feb. 12)!
Test will be Tuesday, Feb. 12.
Mid-unit review questions on p. 138 are also helpful to prepare for vérification.
Bring in a circular object (or an object with a circular surface) for Monday.
Vérification next Tuesday (4.1, 4.2, 4.5).
Vérification (4.1, 4.2, 4.3) next Tuesday or Wednesday.
Part 1 of cumulative test is tomorrow (multiple choice). Part 2 (constructed response) will go ahead this Friday.
p. 126 in TB # 1-6 (unit 1 review). If you want to focus on another unit you can always do extra practice for the unit of your choice.
Cumulative test this Thursday and Friday.
Discuss your goal setting sheet with a family member. Ask 1 person to sign it, they will help support you in the process of achieving your goal.
Review for math test tomorrow (textbook, workbook, online resources). Do not forget there will be 1 question from unit 2.
p. 74 in WB # 1-5, calculator can be used for #5.
Finish 'Un Portrait de Moi' and pass it in tomorrow to Mr. Reid at 8:10.
Calculators are allowed for all questions today.
TDR this Friday (Dec. 14).
Test next Tuesday (Dec. 18).
TDR next Friday (Dec. 14).
Pass in your health poster and evaluation sheet if you have not do so already.
Go to this website and watch the 2 videos in unit 3. These will help you prepare for next week.
Finish your poster if you did not submit it today. It is due on Monday at the very latest.
Finish poster assignment if you have not already submitted it.
Friendship recipe posters are due tomorrow if you did not submit it today.
p. 94-95 in TB # 5*, 6a* and p. 54 in WB # 6*.
Vérification ce vendredi (3.1, 3.2, 3.7).
p. 88-89 in TB # 2, 4.
Portfolios to be passed in tomorrow.
Portfolios are due this Thursday, they must include 4 unit evaluations in the correct order (TDR #1, Test #1, TDR #2, Test #2).
Make sure you have a calculator in class tomorrow. We will be using calculators for units 3 and 4 (from now to February).
Study for test tomorrow. Review questions can found in your workbook and textbook. Online resources can also be used.
Review for TDR on Monday.
Review can be done in the textbook, workbook, or using the online resources.
Finish up bullying assignment if not already completed. Due date is this Friday (Nov. 2).
Reminder that health assignments are due tomorrow (pink bullying package).
TDR next Monday, test next Wednesday.
Finish 2.4 questions (le cahier et le manuel).
TDR next Monday, Nov. 5.
Today we started section 2.4 . We will finish this section tomorrow. Students are welcome to continue with the questions tonight if they have a busy weekend.
Finish up all questions from section 2.3.
'Vérification' next Wednesday, Oct. 24. This evaluations will cover sections 2.1-2.3 inclusive.
Today students began section 2.3. We will finish this section tomorrow.
Finish ALL questions for section 2.2 (text book and workbook).
(le cahier ET le manuel).
2) Placez votre test dans le portfolio à la maison.
Complétez votre projet pour demain (mardi).
Complétez votre projet pour mercredi.
Next Monday will be our last day on section 2.1. If questions are not completed they will be for homework on Monday night. Next Tuesday we will be starting section 2.2.
Health project (brochure) is due next Tuesday, Oct. 16. Students will have one more period to work on this (Monday). If not finished in class it will be homework for Monday night.
Finish rough draft of health project (brochure). Next class we will work on the final copy. The final copy is due on Wednesday, Oct. 17.
Make sure all unit 1 materials have been placed in your math binder at home.
Portfolio should also be at home.
Brochures are due tomorrow (Friday).
In class today students worked on the rough draft of their health projects (brochure). Next class will be for the final copy. The final copy of the brochure is due on Wednesday, Oct. 17.
Take out unit 1 materials and put them into your math binder at home. Tomorrow we are starting unit 2 and your folder should be empty and ready to receive unit 2 resources.
Make sure your portfolio is at home.
Brochures are due this Friday (Oct. 12).
TDR jeudi de cette semaine!!
In class today students completed their first formal evaluation of the year, the marks for this 'vérification' will be posted within a couple of days.
Vérification mardi prochain, le 18 septembre.


Harry L. "Tiny" Kiefer, 75, of Streator, passed away at 3:56 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2012, at St. Mary's Hospital, Streator.
His funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Solon-Telford Funeral Home, Streator. A flag-folding ceremony will be conducted by members of the Leslie G. Woods American Legion Post #217 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1492 following the service.
Burial will be in St. Casimir's Cemetery, Streator.
Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home Saturday.
Mr. Kiefer was born March 18, 1936, in Louisville, Ky., the son of Harry L. and Lila Mae (Dougherty) Kiefer. He married Susan J. Krieger Oct. 21, 1921, at St. Hyacinth's Church in LaSalle. She survives in Streator.
He is also survived by two sons, Ron (Chris) Kiefer, Streator, and Mick (Robin) Kiefer, Pine Village, Ind.; six grandchildren, Corey, Joey, Steven and Nicholas Kiefer and Kayla and Chayton Oliver; and his faithful companion, his dog, Max.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Laurie Lee Kiefer.
Harry was born and raised in Louisville, Ky. and attended Louisville schools.
He served in the United States Army serving in Korea, Germany, Alaska and the Aasho Test Road in Ottawa.
Mr. Kiefer worked for many years for Brunton Motor Freight. He was a truck driver and also worked in the office in dispatching, safety and warehousing. After his retirement, he ran his own shuttle business, taking people to the airport and on other trips.
He was a member of the former St. Casimir's and Immaculate Conception churches and currently belonged to St. Michael the Archangel Parish.


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La Iglesia Luterana en Königsberg (en alemán: Lutherkirche in Königsberg) fue una iglesia protestante en la capital de la provincia de Prusia Oriental, fue demolida en 1976 por los soviéticos.

Historia

Fue construida según los planos del arquitecto Friedrich Heitmann en 1910, la iglesia luterana fue una combinación ecléctica de neorrenacimiento y barroco, En nave principal era un edificio en forma de salón con cuatro escaleras. La torre principal fue construida dentro del conjunto no adosada al edificio. Desde el exterior, las escaleras se caracterizaban por chapiteles bajos, mientras que la torre principal formaba un gran vestíbulo de entrada en el piso inferior y tenía un campanario abierto en el piso superior, La aguja estaba diseñada como una cúpula y llevaba un candelabro. El interior era una sala rectangular con dos extensiones laterales. Una galería corría por todas partes y todo estaba cubierto por un artesonado plano., fue ligeramente dañada por los ataques aéreos en Königsberg realizados por la RAF y la VVS y  la Batalla de Königsberg, la iglesia nunca sería reparada y fue demolida en 1976. Fue el último edificio sagrado de la época alemana que se eliminó en Kaliningrado en contra de los deseos de la población y bajo la protesta de los conservadores del monumento, Posiblemente se construyó un cine basado en su modelo y con sus materiales. Actualmente en Kaliningrado no es recordada a esta antigua Iglesia Luterana.

Literatura
 Richard Armstedt: Geschichte der königl. Haupt- und Residenzstadt Königsberg in Preußen. Reprint der Originalausgabe, Stuttgart 1899.

Referencias

Iglesias demolidas en la Unión Soviética


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Podopterus is a genus of plants in the family Polygonaceae with three species in Mexico and Central America.

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Polygonaceae genera


Bihar has been the originating place for Jain religion. There are innumerable Jain Heritage which depict the rich past of Bihar. Almost every district of Bihar has some elements of Jain Heritage. Here we present a few prominent Jain Pilgrimage Destinations in Bihar which together constitute the Jain Circuit.
Kamaldah (Patna City) : In the area called Kamaldah (Gulzarbagh, Patna) is a high mound of brick ruins on which two Jain temples stand. There is mausoleum of Jain saint Sthoolhdbhadra and the temple of Sudarshan Swami.
Kund Gram : As per Jain tradition Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankar, was born at Kundagrama and Vaniyagrama was his residence. Both the places was either part of or near to Vaishali. While the modern village of Bania can be taken as representing the site of ancient Vaniagrama. The location of Kundagrama is identified with the modern village of Vasokund, about 2 kms northeast of the gadh mound.
Kundalpur : A beautiful Jaisalmer stone temple is situated close to the ruins of ancient Nalanda University at Kundalpur. This houses statues of Lord Mahavira, Adinath Swami and Gautam Gandharva. This place is believed to be the birthplace of Gautam Gandharva, the first disciple of Lord Mahavira. An ancient Jain temple could also be here.
Jalmandir : Pawapuri,which is also known as Apapapuri, the sinless town, is a very sacred Jain pilgrimage. As per Jain Mythology and belief, Lord Mahavira, the greatest propounder of Jainism, attained Nirvana at Pawapuri. Hundred of thousands of his disciples and devotees took away the ashes after his cremation here. The rush was so great that even the soils of the area were taken away and it became a tank. Later on, a beautiful temple of white marble was constructed in the center of the tank to commemorate the Lord's Nirvana. This temple is known as the Jalmandir.
Samosaran : A beautiful temple honor the place where Lord Mahavira sat to teach his disciples. The temple is constructed of white marble, rising by low steps into several concentric terraces with a beehive shaped shrine on the top containing the footprints of Lord Mahavira.
Maniyar Math : This monument occupies a prominent position inside the valley, situated on the way to the Son Bhandar Caves, almost in the center of the ancient inner city enclosure. Legend is that Srenika or Bimbisara had 32 wives to each of which he daily gave new ornaments, and threw the old ones into a well, which is still shown. This covers a modern small Jain temple as well.
Sone Bhandar : There are two rock-cut caves, adjacent to each other, excavated on the southern face of the Vaibhara hill, facing the western portion of the valley. Of them the western one is locally called as Son-Bhandar (Gold Treasury). As per Local belief, the piece of rock within this space is an ancient wedge blocking up the passage to the treasury of gold in the body of the hill. It consists of a rock-cut chamber and its front part has been fallen. Inside the southern wall of the cave there are six small figures of Jaina Tirthankaras carved in relief and representing Padmaprabha, Parshvanatha and Mahavira.
Gonava Jee : Gonava village is situated at around one kilometer north of Nawada on Patna-Ranchi road. This is a pilgrimage site for the Jains of both sects. The Digambar Jain temple is just by the side of main road while the Shwetambar Jain temple is behind it. . The temple is famous and known as place of Nirvana of Lord Mahavira's 1st disciple, Gautam Gandharva.
Bisram : This place is in town called "Arrah" where there are another 45 Jain temples. Lord Mahavira, the 24th Jain Tirthankara, took rest here for some time during his wanderings, hence this place is called Bisram (rest). Jains from every part of the country visit Bisram throughout the year. There is a Jain temple here containing an idol of Lord Mahavira.
Masadh : This village is located at around 9-kms southwest of "Arrah" town. An ancient Jain temple dedicated to Parshwanath is situated here and contains eight images, some of them dates back to ancient time. The temple was completed in the year 1819 A.D. while some of the eight images date back to 1386 A.D. as per archaeological records.
Mandar Hill : It is about around 48-kms south of the Bhagalpur town. The hill is about 700-ft high that consists of a huge mass of granite overgrown near the summit with low jungle. This hill is believed to be extremely sacred as per the Hindu mythology. The Skand Purana associates Mandar or Sumeru with the famous epic or Puranic story of the Amrita-Manthana or the churning of the ocean. The story goes that the Gods and the Demons (Devas and Asuras) with a view to secure amrita (the divine liquor), which is believed to confer immortality, used this Mandara or Sumeru Mountain as the churning stick or rod. The great mythical serpent, Vasuki, was used as the rope. Due to this mythical association, the hill had assumed considerable religious significance and had been a place of pilgrimage ever since. Two Jain temples are situated on the summit of the hill. Large number of Jain pilgrims comes here to worship Lord Vasupujyanatha.
Champanagar : A western suburb of the Bhagalpur town is at present known as Champanagar. In the Kalpa-Sutra this is mentioned as one of the places where the last Tirthankara Mahavira stayed for three rainy seasons in the course of his religious wanderings. According to the prevalent Jain tradition it is believed that Jain Tirthankara Vasupujya was born at Champanagar or Champapuri. There are two Jain temples of considerable size, both entirely built at the expense of the family of Jagat Seth, a supporter. At the nearby hamlet of Kabirpur there is another Jain temple with the footprints or padukas (footwear) of the 24 Jain Tirthankaras with an inscription dated V.S. 1694 or 1637 A.D.
Lachhaur : This is one of jain pilgrimage sites, situated about 8-kms west of Simaria and 7-kms south of Sikandra. It has s a large number of Jain temples and dharmshala built in 1874 by Rai Dhanpat Singh Bahadur of Murshidabad, for the benefit of Jain pilgrims, who visit some places in the adjacent hills. The nearest are about 5-kms of Lachhaur and are marked Muth Boodhroop and Muth Purusnath. These are two small shrines picturesquely situated in the valley between two parallel ranges of hills. In each of these shrines one can find a small statue of Mahavira, one of them dates back to Sambat 1505, and the other appears to be the older one. The temples themselves, however, are of recent date. Some Jains hold Lachhaur to be the birthplace of Mahavir Swami.
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Bernard Klein, a former leader of Detroit and U-M Dearborn, dies at 91
Tim Kiska
Detroit Free Press Special Writer
Bernard W. Klein, whose quick mind, rollicking sense of humor and political skills served him well throughout a long career in academia and government, died Sunday at Beaumont Hospital–Farmington Hills from complications of the COVID-19 virus. He was 91. His death was confirmed by Cynthia Christen, his niece.
In 1971, one year after leaving a high-profile City of Detroit post as then-Mayor Jerome Cavanagh's top financial officer, Klein joined the University of Michigan-Dearborn as a political science professor. By the time Klein retired a little more than two decades later, he had been asked to serve as the university's interim or acting chancellor on three occasions.
"Bernie got called in when they needed someone," said Ron Stockton, a U-M Dearborn political science professor. "He had institutional knowledge. He knew the people in Ann Arbor. He knew the people in Lansing. Everybody respected him."
"He's probably the only person in higher education who was chancellor of the same university three times," Stockton said. "Nobody will beat that record, or even match it."
Klein was the son of Louis, a Brooklyn tailor, and Sarah, a seamstress and housewife. He was a lifelong Democrat who proudly recalled running alongside President Franklin D. Roosevelt's motorcade as it made its way through Brooklyn on a campaign swing in 1944.
He earned a B.A. from Brooklyn College, an M.A. from the University of Missouri, and a Ph.D. from Michigan State University. He was supervising the U-M Institute of Public Administration's Lansing office when he met and was hired by Cavanagh, who was already Detroit mayor.
The mayor's office was dominated by a mix of University of Detroit Law School graduates and former newspapermen. Many had worked on Cavanagh's historic 1961 mayoral campaign. All were close personally. Even after Cavanagh's death in 1979, his former appointees met for decades on the last Friday of every month. Perhaps surprisingly, Klein quickly entered the mayor's inner circle.
Klein was named controller, city government's top financial job.
"My dad had this ability to size people up very quickly and figure out what they could do," said Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Mark Cavanagh, Mayor Cavanagh's eldest son. "He thought Bernie could fit right in. And he was right."
As it turned out, Klein walked into the job just as City Hall was about to be swamped by a tsunami of problems, long in the making but only then becoming obvious.
In 1967, Detroit police, frustrated by lack of progress in contract negotiations, called in sick with what had been dubbed "the blue flu," said to be the first police work stoppage by police in any major U.S. city since 1919. A few months later, in July, the U.S. Army and Michigan National Guard were summoned to restore order during the July civil disturbance that claimed 43 lives. By 1969, the city's budget stood at $456 million, up from $324 million in 1962, when Cavanagh took office. The city was running a $15 million deficit — $107 million in 2020 dollars.
The city had arrived at a desperate turning point, and Cavanagh was undergoing a difficult divorce. Klein recalled a frequent conversation with Cavanagh amid the city's troubles. "What's next, Bernie?" a dispirited Cavanagh would ask. "Locusts?"
Klein had fast become a power in City Hall. "He was probably closer to my father than just about anybody in that second term," Mark Cavanagh said.
Josephine Gomon, who understood municipal financial difficulties from her work as a top aide to Detroit Mayor Frank Murphy during the Great Depression in the 1930s, wrote: "His (Klein's) management of Detroit's finances at a time when budget problems were beginning to threaten the orderly operation of government services is best evaluated by comparison with the confusion that has followed his term of office."
Klein became close with the entire Cavanagh family, a friendship that lasted into succeeding generations. "He'd take time out to talk with us, and he'd talk to us as adults," remembers David Cavanagh, another of the mayor's sons. "Not a lot of people took time out to do that."
Free Press launches 'We will remember' project
After leaving the controller's job in 1970, Klein served as a top administrator at Wayne County Community College, and also as a member of Detroit's Charter Commission, which overhauled the rulebook for municipal governance.
When Klein joined U-M Dearborn's political science faculty in 1971, his sense of humor had preceded him. He was often called upon by some of the state's top elected officials who needed a humorous line for a speech, on deadline.
"Bernie had a joke for every occasion and every person," Mark Cavanagh said. "As long as I knew him, I don't recall ever hearing the same joke twice."
He was described in a Detroit Free Press story in 1970 as a "witty Ph.D." A check of the Free Press database suggests that is the only time those words have been used in combination since the newspaper began publishing in 1831.
A unique sense of humor and years of practical experience made him a valuable asset as a professor.
"He'd have to let class out early because he had us laughing so hard that he gave up trying to rein us back in," said Bill Liebold, president of The Liebold Group LLC, a former student and 48-year friend of Klein.
As for practical experience, Stockton said: "He had been controller of the City of Detroit. He knew inside out what was going on. He had worked for Jerry Cavanagh. He knew all of these personalities. Bernie brought a relevance to the classroom that you couldn't get from anywhere else. He knew the way the world worked. And that style carried over to his leadership on this campus."
U-M Dearborn gave Klein its Distinguished Teaching Award in 1990. His three terms as acting chancellor occurred in a span in 1979 and 1980, from September to December 1992, and between July 1999 and June 2000.
"We would joke that he was the Kelly Girl of higher education," said Mary Tobin, a former colleague and longtime friend.
Each time he had to ride herd over a group of professors who could be self-obsessed and prickly. He was known as a peacemaker who could talk people into accepting something short of total victory to resolve a dispute.
The job also involved getting money from Lansing, which supplied more than three-quarters of the school's budget at the time. Here, his long list of friends made him invaluable.
The first draft of a study of Michigan colleges and universities once concluded that U-M Dearborn was "expendable." Klein made a call to Lansing. Suddenly, the university was no longer expendable. Gov. James Blanchard would write a letter stating as such, just in case anybody had any doubts.
Blanchard was a good example of Klein's wide circle of friends. The guest list at one of his retirement parties included the late Ed McNamara, the former Wayne County Executive; former Attorney General Frank Kelley, and the late Zolton Ferency, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in 1966.
"I first met Bernie when I was a page at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City in 1964," Blanchard recalled. "From that time forward, he was always encouraging, positive and helpful to me. He gave great advice, wrote great humor, and told truth to power. Like everyone else, we always enjoyed his company and his spirit."
He retired in 1993, and most recently lived in a senior living facility in Southfield. He is survived by his niece; his niece's husband, Ronald, and two cousins, Kenneth McCullers and Sid McCullers.
Memorial plans will be announced later.
Tim Kiska is a former Free Press staff writer. He is now an associate professor of Language, Culture, and Communication at U-M Dearborn.


WordPress is the most widely used CMS platform with more than 25% Websites across the World-Wide-Web running on it. And for websites using CMS, this figure is much more impressive at 59%. And the heart of WordPress according me is the Plugins, which significantly enhance the functionality of the already feature rich WordPress.
However, with over 40,000 plugins available for download in the WordPress Plugin Directory itself, for a beginner, choosing the right WordPress plugin can be quiet a tough task. Also, as a beginner one may not want to spend too much money for buying required Plugins.
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Hope you enjoyed my article. Do share your views about the above list of Plugins and if there's anything I can add to it.


For this week's zipper pouch, I wanted to make something very quick and easy. I'm headed to QuiltCon next week and I haven't started getting ready yet. Eeek! So I chose something easy from my zipper pouch Pinterest board, a dumpling bag. It's a free tutorial from Michelle Patterns. It was super quick and easy–I think I was done in less than an hour, including choosing the fabric! My only regret is that I didn't quilt the outer pieces. They are a little puffy and I think that quilting them would have lent them a nicer finish. I chose to start with the larger size, but next week I'm thinking I'll make the smaller one.
I used this Mustang fabric from Melody Miller/Cotton + Steel that is a favorite. I cut two outer pieces instead of one so both horses would be upright (described more below).
I lined it with more Melody Miller/Cotton + Steel from the same Mustang line called Rose Border.
I'm not totally sure that this will be the final use of this pouch, but for now it's holding my Clover Wonder Clips. I like that the pouch opens really wide so I can just reach in while it's sitting open on the table.
Outer pieces (2): used template, backed with fusible fleece. I used a directional fabric, so instead of cutting out the template on the fold, I added 1/4″ to the "fold" edge and cut two pieces, both with a horse standing up instead of upside down. I sewed those two pieces together and then proceeded with the tutorial.
Love the dumpling and other pouches you have made. I have a ton of zippers so I think I will tag along with you on your 52 weeks of zipper adventures.


In my last blog post, I told you about working nights during the month of March, and how great it was to have eight or more uninterrupted hours every night when I was off work to dedicate to whatever creative project I felt like working on. That luxury has now come to an end, but I made sure to close this short chapter of my creative life on a high note. Sewing progress pictures and an update on my creative plans for April are behind the "Continue reading" link.
When I wrote my blog post from last Tuesday night, I thought that would be my last night off when I would be awake all night, but I was wrong. This past Saturday night (March 28-29) was actually my last night awake. That night, I put in a sustained effort to finish one of my sewing projects that I've been working on for a long time, and it felt wonderful. I didn't quite finish the entire project, because I ran out of both Velcro® and time, but I came pretty close.
The first piece I completed was the shoe covers. Next time I wear this costume to a convention, it will look like my shoes are part of the flight suit, like they are on the show.
I also finished sewing on the fourth and final stripe, embroidered some more lines of black thread on the front, and made the decorative collarbone piece. There was no commercial pattern piece for this part; I had to make my own pattern. Sketching and drawing are not exactly my strong suits, but sometimes that's the best way to translate a design from a drawing into a real-life object, and that's what I did here. I laid the garment out flat, placed a sheet of tracing paper on top of it, and traced some of the basic guidelines for what I wanted. Then, I moved the paper to a table and finished drawing it. I had to cut this piece out of the fabric twice, because I screwed up the placement of the green piece during the applique process, so it was all crooked on one side. Having to start over was annoying, but I soldiered on because I didn't want any obvious asymmetry on this piece. The finished piece is appliqued to the main garment on one side, and held on with snaps on the other, so that I can still open and close the zipper.
All that remains to be done is finish the indoor booties, add more Velcro® to the shoe covers so they stay put on the shoes I'll be wearing with this costume, and add two more decorative pieces to the shoulders. Then I'll finally be able to declare this costume officially done.
April is going to be the month I sit down and actually do some writing and revision. I let my friends in my local NaNoWriMo group talk me into signing up for the April session of Camp NaNoWriMo because I knew I needed the motivation to get moving on The Questors from Effpiem. I hope to finish the rest of the revision of Season 1, and get at least a little way into Season 2, by the end of April. You can watch my writing statistics for the month on my Camp NaNoWriMo page for this project, here.
I have a few other sewing projects in the pipeline, but those might take a back seat to writing during April. Of course, I will also keep up with my weekly blog posts here.


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Rubio Pushed the Big Lie About His Amnesty Bill
Marco Rubio Pushed for Immigration Reform With Conservative Media
By JASON HOROWITZ FEB. 27, 2016
A few weeks after Senator Marco Rubio joined a bipartisan push for an immigration overhaul in 2013, he arrived alongside Senator Chuck Schumer at the executive dining room of News Corporation's Manhattan headquarters for dinner.
Their mission was to persuade Rupert Murdoch, the owner of the media empire, and Roger Ailes, the chairman and chief executive of its Fox News division, to keep the network's on-air personalities from savaging the legislation and give it a fighting chance at survival.
Mr. Murdoch, an advocate of immigration reform, and Mr. Ailes, his top lieutenant and the most powerful man in conservative television, agreed at the Jan. 17, 2013, meeting to give the senators some breathing room.
The big lie that Schumer-Rubio had to have was to not use the word "amnesty" to describe the amnesty bill.
But the media executives, highly attuned to the intensifying anger in the Republican grass roots, warned that the senators also needed to make their case to Rush Limbaugh, the king of conservative talk radio, who held enormous sway with the party's largely anti-immigrant base.
So the senators supporting the legislation turned to Mr. Rubio, the Florida Republican, to reach out to Mr. Limbaugh.
The dinner at News Corporation headquarters — which has not been previously reported — and the subsequent outreach to Mr. Limbaugh illustrate the degree to which Mr. Rubio served as the chief envoy to the conservative media for the group supporting the legislation. The bill would have provided a pathway to American citizenship for 11 million illegal immigrants along with measures to secure the borders and ensure that foreigners left the United States upon the expiration of their visas.
It is a history that Mr. Rubio is not eager to highlight as he takes on Donald J. Trump, his rival for the Republican presidential nomination, who has made his vow to crack down on illegal immigration a centerpiece of his campaign. …
The senators embarked on a tour of editorial boards and newsrooms, and Mr. Rubio was even featured as the "Republican savior" on the cover of Time magazine for his efforts to change immigration laws. He already was being mentioned as a 2016 presidential contender.
It's bizarre how it seemed perfectly sensible to the media that the Republican establishment thought it a good idea to use a Hispanic to demand special privileges for Hispanics. Why would anybody think that is politically astute? Why would Rubio's self-interest — Elect a new people who would be more likely to elect me! — make him more persuasive to non-Hispanics? It's the opposite of sensible political salesmanship.
Now Mr. Trump has become the Republican leader in national polls by picking fights with Mr. Ailes and offending the Latino voters whom Mr. Rubio had hoped to bring into the Republican fold. …
As early as March 9, 2011, Mr. Schumer joined Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina and another eventual member of the Gang of Eight, at the Palm restaurant in Manhattan, where they made their case to Mr. Murdoch, Mr. Ailes and Mr. Limbaugh in a private room. The senators argued how damaging the word "amnesty" was to their efforts, and walked Mr. Limbaugh through their vision for an immigration overhaul.
The shamelessness with which the media agreed not to call the amnesty bill "amnesty" remains striking. The NYT, of course, was particularly disingenuous.
Of course, as Reg Caesar has pointed out, the Schumer-Rubio bill wasn't really an amnesty bill because it was more generous than amnesty. A genuine amnesty bill would say: "You have to stop breaking the law, but we won't throw you in prison for having broken it in the past if you leave the country now." The Schumer-Rubio bill allowed the lawbreakers to continue breaking the law.
The senators were especially eager to try to neutralize conservative media, which proved lethal to a big push for immigration changes in 2007. A study by the Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism showed that conservative news shows had devoted about a quarter of their time to immigration.
In late 2012, after Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, lost the presidential election in part because of his dismal performance with Latino voters, Mr. Rubio joined the fight. On one Sunday alone in April 2013, he made an appearance on seven talk shows to advocate the immigration overhaul, including on "Fox News Sunday."
Mr. Rubio also reached out to other conservative power brokers, including the radio hosts Mark Levin and Laura Ingraham, telling them that the legislation did not amount to amnesty.
I do think that word means what you think it means.
The Fox anchors Sean Hannity and Bill O'Reilly became more supportive.
At the time, The Washington Post reported that Mr. Rubio's advisers were monitoring to the minute how much time the hosts devoted to immigration, and that "they are heartened that the volume is much diminished."
Keep the people from noticing that the government is electing a new people.
Mr. Rubio publicly and privately worked to assuage the fears of Mr. Limbaugh, who on air called him a "thoroughbred conservative" and assured one wary listener that "Marco Rubio is not out to hurt this country or change it the way the liberals are."
On Jan. 29, 2013, the same day Mr. Obama highlighted immigration in Las Vegas, Mr. Limbaugh had Mr. Rubio on as a guest to talk about immigration and called him "admirable and noteworthy" during a warm conversation about the bipartisan immigration plan.
"I know for you border security is the first and last — if that doesn't happen, none of the rest does, right?" Mr. Limbaugh lobbed.
"Well, not just that," swung Mr. Rubio. "That alone is not enough."
A Big Lie.
And the politicians and media are still baffled by the rise of Trump …
[Comment at Unz.com]


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Jason Klobnak: Saturday, February 13
Jason Klobnak is a versatile trumpet player that has been performing as an active musician, author, clinician, composer and educator. His band, J's Ruckus, is Denver's blend of Post-Bop, Soul, Gospel, and Hip-Hop. They perform infectious and up-lifting originals for audiences hungry for a memorable live experience.
J's Ruckus recently released their latest 3-song EP called The Quarantined Sessions. Recorded remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic when musicians worldwide were forced to create while practicing social distancing. It features guest musicians Christopher Bill (trombone) and Kevin Supina (Envy Al0) along with J's Ruckus that recorded each part remotely from their homes. Prior to that, their albums , Suck Less (March of 2020) and their first EP, Sermons (July of 2019) were recorded live in front of an audience. Suck Less was recorded to a packed auditorium at Arapahoe Community College's Waring Theater in Littleton, CO. Sermons was recorded in front of a sold out crowd at the Soiled Dove Underground.
The JKQ (the Jason Klobnak Quintet/Quartet) is Mr. Klobnak's Hammond B-3 centered groups. The JKQ released their third full-length album in March of 2018 called Friends & Family. It has been very well reviewed, on numerous Top 10 lists for Jazz radio stations across the country (including Denver's KUVO 89.3FM which named it May 2018's CD of the month), and in Jazzweek's Top 100. Each composition was written for specific family and close friends (that might as well be family). Their second album, New Chapter, was recorded in part thanks to the Pathways to Jazz Grant from the Boulder County Arts Alliance. In 2015 and 2016, New Chapter was in the Top 75 on the Jazzweek charts and on the Top 10 playlists for over a dozen radio stations worldwide. Their first album, Mountain, Move made the Best Recordings of 2013 list from AllAboutJazz.com by C. Michael Bailey. His very well reviewed Christmas single, Hark the Herald, in 2016 as part of a creative project with musicians James Roberson and Nathaniel Kearney Jr.
Besides the JKQ, Mr. Klobnak is a B.A.C. (Best American Craftsman-custom trumpet), Denis Wick (mouthpiece and mutes) and Westone Audio endorsed artist (ES20 and Tru Customs). Mr. Klobnak has played and recorded for numerous groups ranging from jazz, soul/R&B, indie-rock/pop and gospel. In addition to performing, he has also written two improvisation-based books called Targeting: Improvisation With Purpose and Breaking the Monotony and is currently an adjunct professor and brass instructor at Arapahoe Community College. Mr. Klobnak holds a bachelor degree from Drake University (Des Moines, IA) and a Master's degree from the University of Denver, Lamont School of Music (Denver, CO).
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Changes in free and bound polyphenol contents and antioxidant activities in melon flesh during fruit development., 2014年12月, Motomura Y., J. Sugawara, T. Aikawa, K. Nara and T. Nishizawa, The 3rd Asia Pacific Symposium on Postharvest Research, Education and Extension (APS 2014). O158.
Effects of cooking bananas on their antioxidant components., 2014年12月, Nara K., M. Horie, Y. Motomura and T. Nishizawa, The 3rd Asia Pacific Symposium on Postharvest Research, Education and Extension (APS 2014). P46.