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The HSBC NZ Sevens Rugby Series is played in Hamilton, from 21 January 2023 to 22 January 2023. The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series heads to Hamilton, New Zealand for the first event of the 2023 calendar year, with the 12 Women's and 16 Men's teams in action from 21-22 January.
The organizers previously announced that the 2023 edition of the tournament which has been on New Zealand's sporting calendar for more than two decades, will see the addition of a second playing field next to FMG Stadium Waikato to enable the full men's and women's draws to be played.
Fans will be able to access both fields with party zones, family zones, circus rides, as well as a wide array of food all part of the organizers' plans.
Although there has been no official confirmation from World Rugby which 7 hosts will have the sevens events for the new structured season after this year, all of the media reports suggest this could be the last time Hamilton hosts the Sevens.
New Zealand Rugby confirmed World Rugby would not be choosing New Zealand in World Rugby's decision to "remodel" the series into combined men's and women's tournaments, to be played in seven yet-to-be disclosed countries from late 2023.
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Rice is nice. It takes to a range of flavoring ingredients so it pairs well with just about any main dish. Plus, the many varieties offer an almost infinite number of possibilities. Rice grows around the world, from the tropics to cooler regions, and varies in flavor, size (long, medium or short grain), texture (dry or sticky glutinous) and color (white, black, red, green). Preparation is different for different rices. For white basmati rice, I have a tried-and-true technique which, friends tell me, always produces perfect rice. For rices with color, follow the package directions. However, enhancing their taste with flavoring is similar for all. First, briefly sauté in oil or butter aromatics such as onion, garlic, ginger or toasted spices. Then add the rice and continue cooking for a few minutes, until the rice changes a bit in color or size. At that point add boiling water or a broth of your choice and cook according to package directions. The sauté technique requires less water than package directions specify so I reduce the water amount by 1/8. For example, if the package asks for 2 cups of water, I will add 1-3/4 cups. Once the rice is done, you can incorporate other ingredients such as toasted nuts or sautéed vegetables. To decide on your additions, cook some rice without additions, according to package directions. Smell it and use your taste imagination to tell you what aromatics to use and what you might add to the cooked rice. Or consult the ever-helpful Internet. Below, I list my favorite additions.
Uncooked basmati rice
Cooked basmati rice
Basmati rice is white and long grain. With its nutty aroma and flavor and distinctive texture, basmati rice has become the favorite of many cooks. It has particular appeal for diabetics as its glycemic index is in the medium range, lower than the index for other white rice, most potatoes and products made from white flour.
Originally grown in India, Pakistan and Nepal on the foothills of the Himalayas, it is now grown in many places. Readers are probably familiar with Texmati rice, a variety grown in Texas. Is it as good as the original from Kashmir in India? In my opinion, no. Basmati rice is delicious if cooked without additions but profits from a simple sauté with onion as in the recipe below. My favorite preparation, especially good in warm weather, adds kaffir lime and saffron to the sauté. Soak saffron threads in 1/4 cup hot water for 10 minutes. To the basic preparation below, add the saffron and 3 large or 6 small kaffir lime leaves to the rice immediately after pouring in the boiling water.
Preparation for perfect basmati rice 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small onion, minced 1 cup basmati rice 1 3/4 cups water 1 teaspoon salt
Heat the butter and oil in a heavy large pot. Add the onion and cook until lightly colored. Add rice and cook, stirring often, until rice is colored.
In the meantime, bring the water to a boil. Add to sautéed rice along with the salt. Stir once. Cover tightly, bring heat to low and cook for 17 minutes. Turn off heat, keep pot covered and allow rice to rest for at least 10 minutes. Fluff and serve.
Note: You may prepare the rice several hours in advance. Keep the cover on and gently reheat before serving.
BLACK (Forbidden) RICE
Uncooked black rice
Cooked black rice
Black rice was once considered so precious that only the emperor of China was, by law, permitted to eat it: thus, it was known as forbidden rice. Now, it's available to all. It's black with a sheen of purple. Varieties, all medium grain, include a glutinous (sticky) one that lends itself to dessert preparations while the nonglutinous variety makes an impressive and exotic side. Follow package directions for cooking but feel free to add flavoring. One of my favorites: add crumbled nori to the rice while cooking. Other seaweed varieties may be used as well, including arame or kombu. I hesitate to give quantities because there is considerable variation in taste. I suggest tasting the seaweed and, depending on how strong it is, make a judgment. Honestly, you probably will not go wrong. Adding some combination of sautéed red, green and yellow peppers will give you gorgeous color contrasts.
BHUTANESE RED RICE
Uncooked red rice
Cooked red rice
This is a pretty, medium-grain rice grown in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. Its flavor is mild and a bit nutty. Grated garlic and ginger added to the sauté make for great taste and is my favorite. As for final additions, diced dried fruits rate highly. The photos show uncooked and cooked red rice with symbols of Bhutanese Buddhism that are described below. Bhutan is known for this rice but also for unique aspects of its culture. You will find them engaging and thought provoking. First, how does one measure the success/health of a nation? You are familiar with the concept of GNP, Gross National Product, a measure of economic well being. How about Gross National Happiness, GNH? The king of Bhutan, in 1972, asserted that GNH was more important than GNP. GNH measures noneconomic facets of a good life, including psychological well being, cultural and ecological diversity and resilience, and community vitality. The king and government of Bhutan use GNH to design and carry out legislation so that the country is rated highly on a variety of measures that compare the health and well being of nations. Quite a country! Second, Bhutan is a Buddhist country that has lived by Buddhist principles, unlike Buddhist nations such as Myanmar and Sri Lanka which have horrible histories of violence against their citizens. Bhutan has been rated one of the most peaceful nations in the world and the most peaceful in SE Asia. The photo with cooked red rice shows three ubiquitous symbols of Bhutanese Buddhism: the thunderbolt, bell and dagger. Briefly, ignoring the complexity of these symbols, the thunderbolt represents the methods by which to end evils such as ignorance, greed and cruelty and the bell symbolizes wisdom to accomplish those ends. The three-sided dagger is a weapon to dispel evil. The photo of uncooked rice shows a common depiction of the magical penis (see below) along with my favorite additions, garlic and ginger. Third is a liberalized form of Buddhism, established by the Divine Madman or Mad Monk. He came from Tibet to spread Buddhism to Bhutan. Encountering a demon in the form of a dog, he struck it with his Thunderbolt of Flaming Wisdom, his penis, killing it with one stroke. Thus, depicting his magical penis is a way of warding off evil. Thereafter, he developed a form of Buddhism, deliberately made simple so common folk could understand it. Its liberalized form echoed his libertine and exuberant life. He brought enlightenment to thousands of women through sex, securing the name, The Saint of 5,000 Women. Wine, dancing and general carousing were part of it. No wonder he appealed to so many. Did (and does) such veneration produce a country of moral decadence, anarchy and violence? To the contrary, as the paragraphs above show. His magical penis is idolized at the monastery he established, known as the Fertility Temple, and in paintings and sculpture on houses and other buildings (yes-even schools!).
BAMBOO RICE
Uncooked bamboo rice
Cooked bamboo rice
Bamboo rice is a short-grain rice, light green in color. I gather from the Internet that bamboo rice refers to either of two products. Especially in southern India, it is the seed produced by a dying bamboo shoot that has flowered. Apparently, the bamboo rice available commercially here is white rice infused with bamboo juice. It has a mild, slightly vegetal flavor and sticky texture. It is best made with a vegetable or chicken broth without sautéed ingredients. Cooked, its color is paler than uncooked.

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Top 10 Asian Football Players
Asian Soccer / March 9, 2019
Son Heung-min had a memorable 2014, but where did he rank in the top 10?
It has certainly been an up-and-down year for Asian football and ESPN FC has a go at choosing the 10 best performers of 2014.
10. Boualem Khoukhi (Al Arabi and Qatar)
The Algerian-born star scored six goals to help the men in maroon lift the West Asian Football Federation Championship in January. Ten months later, the 24-year-old scored the winning goal in the final of the Gulf Cup to beat Saudi Arabia in Riyadh.
9. Tim Cahill (New York Red Bulls and Australia)
It is a little worrying the former Everton man is still by far Australia's most dangerous goal threat at the age of 35. He scored seven in 2014, with the most magnificent coming on the biggest stage of all. His volley against Netherlands was one of the goals of the World Cup but there was also a strike against Chile that threatened to turn the game on its head. With Cahill around, there is always the chance of something happening, no matter how good the opposition.
8. Keisuke Honda (AC Milan and Japan)
The second half of 2014 has made up for a disappointing first during which the "Emperor" was scrambling for form even if a fine goal against Ivory Coast - a bright moment in a dismal World Cup - hinted otherwise. Honda struggled for a while after joining AC Milan in January but under new boss Filippo Inzaghi, the ex-CSKA Moscow maestro has been making up for it this season by becoming one of the Rossoneri's stars. If Milan do return to the Champions League, the 28-year-old will deserve a fair share of the credit.
7. Ki Sung-yueng (Swansea City and South Korea)
As elegant a player as you will find in the Premier League, Ki has matured in 2014. He spent much of the first half of the year helping Sunderland avoid relegation and a defence-splitting pass against Fulham was surely one of the assists of 2014. Consistently good for his national team before, during and after the World Cup, the former Celtic star has become an integral part of Swansea's side. Just 25 but with a wealth of experience, Ki has a bad game almost as rarely as he gives the ball away.
6. Ante Covic (Western Sydney Wanderers)
Australia fans were up in arms after the goalkeeper wasn't even on the short list to win the AFC Player of the Year and rightly so as he played a massive part in Western Sydney Wanderers, a club formed only in 2012, winning the Asian Champions League. The well-travelled goalkeeper was great as the A-League team somehow made it past continental giants to the final and then simply inspired in both legs against Al Hilal. You would have to go far to find a better performance between the sticks anywhere in the world over the past 12 months.
5. Mehrdad Pooladi (Al Shahania and Iran)
Carlos Queiroz's introduction of Pooladi into the Iran national team has been an unqualified success. The left-back was excellent at the World Cup and gave Lionel Messi as tough a game as any. The Argentine's last-minute strike was cruel but especially so on the hard-working and tough-tackling 27-year-old. While escaping Persepolis FC was wise, with a little more patience and better advice perhaps Pooladi would not have joined a team fighting relegation from the Qatar Stars League and instead have made it to Europe where he has admirers.
Tim Cahill scored one of the goals of the World Cup with a sensational volley for Australia vs. Netherlands.
4. Ashraf Nu'man (Al Faisaly and Palestine)
Thanks to Nu'man's goal against the Philippines in the final of the AFC Challenge Cup in May, Palestine will participate in a first Asian Cup in January. The Bethlehem-born forward and his teammates will get a chance to show the rest of the continent and the world what they can do.
Source: www.espnfc.com
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The web emerges into most parts of our daily life. In our everyday office hours, information and conversation interplay through the lenses of the web, either internally through the intranet, or externally through all our interactions with web sites and services. Obviously this blurs into our more nomadic urban life, where our mobile devices serve up as our embodied knowledge network expanders. The emerging lifestyle with blurred realities, work, family and friends do stress new ways to govern our enterprise web spaces. Networked conversations in your private and professional life have to be a learning process.
In my research and practice, Web Governance repeats as one unsolved riddle, both for large enterprise portals (read intranet) or external web portals and sites. This governance theme have been heavily debated in communities of practice amongst Internet and intranet professionals, where several really good ideas and practices have been elaborated to find a design pattern that fits for purpose in our networked business environment. The term Web will in this context cover the enterprise information and communication spaces where web technology is the key delivery mechanism, be it enterprise portals / intranet, internet sites or extranet in all modalities stationary/mobile. Inside the corporate wall and outside web governance have different set-up, but when the open and networked everyday life unfolds, things will be very similar.
User Adoption, and engagement in the continuous evolving business demand to everyday use of Web platforms.
Can we govern a series of moving targets?
A networked Web Governance model….
This simple work-flow illustration stretches to the two core implications with User Adoption and conversation and pragmatic steps to make 'the Web' space development more transparent, second the 'builders' view. The latter have been pretty detailed over the years with a set of useful good practices and patterns, such as Enterprise Architecture, ITIL, agile methods and other means to deliver new features to the Web.
The core problem, relates to the initial conversation amongst actual end-users, about i.e. their intranet experiences and business demand. Over the years we as practitioners have tried to take 'hostages' through different means of end-user participation methods (i.e. UX), but in most cases I have discovered both in practice and research we end up having' the 'developers' (web professionals) driving the scene. The developer's guild will obviously encompass, both 'content owners' and communication professionals, and all different pieces of the ICT folks trying to deliver the Web technologies. I know it is pretty unconventional to pair the communication professionals and ICT folks into one coherent group, but in reality they have melded together.
Obviously, as with Intranet Managers, they usually derive from the communications guild, but since they have to cope with a 'social technology artefact' being the CMS, Portal, Search or whathaveyou techie stuff, they learn to master the language of the ICT folks to be able to reach for their everyday business demand to deliver a decent working platform to undertake their craftsmanship. Similar to the ICT people working close with the communicators, they sooner than later try to become web communication 'savvy', with some difficulty 😉 . Regardless of this, these two Communities of Practices have so far represented the 'business' in the lion part of all decision-making bodies to deliver the intranet, enterprise portal or Internet sites. All in all they do represent the Professional Web practices, meaning people working everyday delivering content or technology for the Web.
With the advent of Emerging Social Software Platforms, Andrew McKefee (read web 2.0 technologies) there is a new player to the Web Governance game: the business end-user, who contributes daily through their 'in-the-flow' conversations with peers. In IS research, the Diffusion of Technology and Innovation is omnipresent! There are bulk loads of stories/research data from ERP, CRM, CSCW and so forth that show how crucial User Adoption is to reach for real business values, and how often misuse, no-use and so forth diminish the outcome of the investment in any ICT platform.
The ambition with the outlined and proposed (simple) Web Governance Model is to bridge this gap through open-conversation spaces (emerging social software platforms, web 2.0 technologies). To be able to cultivate a vivid, cultivated community that in a highly dispersed and networked manner engage in the development and change of the enterprise Web platforms.
As many gurus within intranet and web, have stated there are some commonalities for an i.e. Intranet Strategy and Governance model. Mr Martin White compiled a simple and descriptive model 2007 that still works as good bedrock for our conversation. Lacking in this model is User Adoption and Participation. It has three dimensions: steering, operations, and lastly development. As stated by Martin White , Jane McConnell, Gerry McGovern and others in the 'guru' conversation, there is no one-model-fits-all! The set-up for any given enterprise has some similarities or patterns, but then reality comes in and strikes back. In the best of worlds we all would like our key leaders and managers, such as the CEO, CIO, VP HR, VP Communication etc to become owners of the Web Governance. Over the years, and in enterprises that have a more matured governance model, they do act in the Web Governance space; in other it is less obvious who will take the lead in all this. It would also be very nice to have the strong leaders/managers from the key areas in the business to take active part in the governance of their enterprise web, such as marketing, sales, supply chain, operations or Research & Development.
Simultaneously with the efforts to bring the managerial resources to the dinner table, there is a need to close the gap to the IT-Governance model. Sometimes these resources do overlap, sometimes not. In several cases that I have written about in my research there is an emerging practice to deal with web governance, but this is continuously interlinked with the means (money): The IT-governance people do act and own the money to invest in the infrastructural pieces that make-do of any Web. Power Relations and politics!!!
Too play any game, as board games like chess, backgammon or why not Monopoly, we all need a set of common rules (standards, policies, operating procedures), but the actual game playing is like a live soap-opera. In the Networked Web Governance model, the main idea is to bring in 'social constructs' derived from the open-source movement. If the model is able to cope with different levels of granularity, dispersed open decision making amongst many agents in real-time through Emerging Social Software Platforms we will be able to boost User Adoption.
The democratisation of the business demand and change conversations from the Web Professionals scene to all users, with a strong focus on Communities, will be the lever. Essential in all this, is that when the developers 'black box' is open, and the conversation flows. The users do not have to cope with professional 'lingo' to express their needs, instead the social fabric of networks will bridge this and make-do of the conversations and translations between practices.
All Artisans, like ICT-folks, Communication pros' use different means and tools to communicate. A common allegory: When you buy a house you invite several different crafts to both translate your ambitions to what the house should look like, what features and uses you intend to have with this artefact in a social fabric. They all translate this into their descriptive models and simplifications to both make-do of their internal practices communication, but also between practices (carpenter, plumber, electrician, roofers, architects and so forth). You as the forthcoming user of the house will have the opportunity to both compile their detailed schemes and models, but most often you trust their craftsmanship.
Sometimes you as a house buyer have difficulties to express your inner thoughts about the social use of the house, and the artisans deliver a house with a disjoint end-user experience….but if you had the option to tap into 'all' house buyers networks, combined with the artesian common place knowledge in their standards and guidelines as well as their internal discussion. You would at least have the option to be able to have a more fluent dialog. And hopefully your house would emerge into something you actually asked for, or want move into!
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Argentina expects to return to budget surplus in two years
After months of economic uncertainty, this week the Argentinian President, Mauricio Macri will announce the new direction of his government's fiscal policy. After increasing tensions between the financial markets and the central exchange and amid a rapidly depreciating peso, the "root of the distrust is at the fiscal-political level," according to Soledad Pérez Duhalde of ABECEB.
Uncertainty is the only stable factor in Argentina's markets. Distrust of the IMF stems from the Argentinian economic crisis in 2001-02, which many Argentinians blame on the austerity measures imposed by the IMF at the time. Spurred on by political instability in Venezuela – destabilising the region for fear of a knock-on effect – as well as currency shockwaves being sent through Brazil and a more general contraction in emerging markets, Macri's deal with the IMF has caused national outrage.
Whether or not Argentinians like it, however, the country has received its first $15 billion in relief funds to stabilize the nation at a macro-economic level. An unintended result has been that many economic agents have hedged their bets and begun hoarding foreign currency, further depreciating the Argentine peso. As the crisis falters for a moment, there is a glimmer of hope, according to management consulting firm ABECEB's Soledad Pérez Duhalde.
"Faced with this [distrust], the authorities stepped up the bet with a view to restore confidence," said Pérez in Argentinian newspaper Perfil. The move is in line with Macri's correction policies of 'short term pain for long term gain.' To show the international lenders that his cabinet is serious about its debt obligations, Macri has announced that it would alter its course back to budget surplus by 2020.
Originally, Argentina was set for a deficit of -1.3% diversion from surplus based on public spending; however, authorities announced this week their intention to achieve a 1% surplus within two years. "This will seek to sell the greatest effort in exchange for an advance of the funds by the IMF and to clear up any doubt about the Government's ability to honor its debt commitments," said Pérez.
Politics are one thing – and politics and economics are intrinsically linked – but politics aside, the markets are digesting the move favorably. As the market corrects itself and restrictive public spending policy comes into effect, it is expected that consumption and investment will fall, with the recession expected to deepen. At first.
"Our forecasts now point to an average GDP retraction of 2.2% in 2018 and a stagnant product scenario in 2019, even with a positive contribution from the agro product of the reversal of the drought effect," said Pérez referring to ABECEB calculations. "Regarding inflation, the nominal depreciation of the currency raised the forecasts to something more than 40% by the end of 2018 and to 25% by December 2019."
The consulting firm – a regional expert in both economics and business strategy throughout the Americas – believes the route the government has taken is a hard but necessary return to stability. "In short, the 'party is underway,'" added Perez. "There is no doubt that the goals that have been set are challenging. The fact that the world has become more complex for emerging markets does not help."
"But the authorities have reacted in the right direction, realistically, admitting mistakes and compacting the cabinet to improve coordination. Anchoring expectations and restoring minimum levels of trust was imperative. A stabilization program is successful when it is credible. And the authorities are trying to rebuild this credibility that had been weakened by underpinning the integrity, consistency and viability of the program. The steps are given. The last word is missing," he concluded.
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With this blog entry, I am publicly unveiling BetterPlatform.org, a movement to reform the Texas Republican Platform.
The 2008 platform is a farce. After removing problem planks, the platform shrinks 70%. That's a lot of cruft!
Theories of Origin, which calls for replacing science with religious theory.
Support of Our Armed Forces, an unfocused grab bag of miscellaneous requests.
Emergency War Powers, which alleges the United States is in some overarching state of emergency.
Elimination of Executive Orders, which have been used since George Washington to conduct business.
Illegal Immigration, which starts with gibberish and prescribes little than punishment and deportation.
I don't yet know where this movement will go, but it's started!
The Texas GOP recently rolled out a new web site at http://www.texasgop.org/.
That means the Texas GOP's runs its brand new site on a kludge CMS!
ASP's most recent version is from 1999.
Microsoft replaced it with ASP.Net 1.0 in January 2002. ASP.Net is now on 3.5, and 4.0 is around the corner.
Vendors still delivering classic ASP code in November 2009 have colossally failed to invest or innovate and may be incompetent.
When I review products, those still on ASP start out such a disadvantage that they'll probably never make the selection.
What is up with the Texas GOP? How did it get hoodwinked into a kludge CMS?
The PEAR Text_Diff system's inline parser has a silly word splitting algorithm: it only defines word boundaries as spaces or newlines (\n).
The quick cat jumped over the lazy fox.
The quick cat jumped over the lazy dog.
The quick cat jumped over the lazy fox.dog.
The quick cat jumped over the lazy fox, who was totally lazy and should be shot.
The quick cat jumped over the lazy fox, who was totally lazy and should be shot.fox.
This final diff is difficult to read. You are not deleting and reinserting fox, you are in fact just changing the punctuation on its right. But because the inline diff renderer only considers space and newline as word boundaries, it doesn't catch this basic punctuation issue.
The fix took me 1.5 hours of PHP code review to figure out the system, but it's painfully easy to do it. Edit PEAR/Text/Diff/Renderer/inline.php. At lines 158 and 159 (per the online source code), you'll see " \n" at the end. That is a collection of word boundaries, passed as a mask to the PHP strspn function. Simply add your word boundaries between the quotes, and the diff engine works correctly.
I've reported this as PHP PEAR bug 16774.


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The fresh, delicious flavors of lemon and blueberry come together in these fluffy Lemon Blueberry Pancakes. Topped with a delicious lemon cream cheese whipped topping, and fresh blueberries, these make for an amazing breakfast or brunch!
I think I can say with a fair amount of confidence that pancakes are one of my all-time favorite comfort foods. Most Saturday mornings at our house are filled with the fresh smells of pancake batter sizzling on a hot griddle. My son loves my Chocolate Chip Pancakes, but I especially love fruit filled pancakes, like these fluffy Lemon Blueberry Pancakes.
No need for a box mix pancake batter than can often lead to dry, heavy cakes. These pancakes are light, fluffy and loaded with fresh delicious flavor! To add extra lemon flavor, I've added lemon pudding mix, along with lemon juice and lemon zest to the batter. As for the blueberries, feel free to use either fresh or frozen.
Feel free to top your pancakes with your favorite syrups, or whip up this fantastic lemon cream cheese whipped topping. It's wonderfully complementary to the pancakes, and adds an amazing creamy, delicious texture. It's amazing on waffles and French toast, too!
To make the whipped topping, cream together the room temp cream cheese, powdered sugar, and pudding mix until creamy and smooth. Fold in the whipped topping until completely combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, pudding mix, sugar, baking powder, and salt. To the dry ingredients, add the milk, oil, egg and lemon juice and zest. Whisk well to combine all ingredients until nearly lump free.
Preheat a griddle over medium heat, and generously grease with shortening. Pour on batter on to the hot griddle. Sprinkle each pancake with 10-12 blueberries. When the pancakes begin to bubble through, check the bottom to see if golden brown. Flip pancakes and cook for 1-2 minutes longer or until golden brown on each side.
When ready to serve top pancakes with the whipped topping and enjoy right away. Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Pancakes can also be frozen. If freezing, separate pancakes with waxed or parchment paper to prevent from sticking together.
While those pancakes look amazing, I'm ALL about that topping!! Yum!
Mmm these look so delicious all of my favourite foods on one plate - what's not to like!
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U.S. PARMA (Edison, NJ) are proud to announce the 4th annual U.S. PARMA Spring Kick-Off Tournament March 16th and 17th.
This is a 1 Day Tournament with 3 – 50 minute games guaranteed!
* Saturday 3/17/18 – 05, 04, 03 Boys and Girls Teams.
* Sunday 3/18/18 – 02, 01, 00, 99 Boys and Girls Teams (College Showcase).
Games: Each team will play 3-50 minute games.
Referees: 3-man system for every game.
Fields: Turf fields only (11 v 11 format).
Discount: Clubs that register 5 teams or more, $25 discount shall apply per team.
U.S. PARMA Soccer Club welcomes you to come join their Spring Kickoff Tournament. Centrally located in Edison, NJ. The tournament will offer one day competition for boys and girls U13 through U19 brackets. This tournament is US Club sanctioned and all teams must be in good standing with United States Soccer Association.
US Club and NJYS Passes are welcomed as are all USSA Passes of teams in good standing. Only players with valid player passes will be eligible to play. A maximum of 20 players per roster will be permitted.
The entry fee is $550 for all age groups. Payment should be mailed along with the enclosed application form (VIA GOTSOCCER) to the address listed below. All payments are due by February 18, 2018. Teams not accepted will have their application fee returned in their notification letter.
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Servì come primo ministro di re Enrico VIII dal 1532 al 1540. Il Lord Protettore d'Inghilterra, Oliver Cromwell (1599–1658), discendeva dalla sorella di Thomas, Catherine Cromwell.

Biografia
Cromwell nacque attorno al 1485 a Putney, un quartiere di Londra. Era figlio di Walter Cromwell (1463–1510), un fabbro e mastro birraio di Putney, proprietario di una locanda e una birreria. I dettagli sui primi anni di vita di Cromwell sono pochi e limitati.

In gioventù lasciò Putney e si trasferì sul continente europeo, dove visse in Italia, Francia e nei Paesi Bassi. Le informazioni su quegli anni, spesso confuse e contraddittorie, includono racconti di una vita da mercenario e di un suo coinvolgimento in diversi scontri militari, tra cui la battaglia del Garigliano. Al di là del dibattito storico sulla veridicità di questi fatti, Cromwell si ritrovò a Firenze dopo qualche tempo, impoverito e privo di fonti di sostentamento. Lì venne assunto dalla famiglia fiorentina dei Frescobaldi, la quale lo munì di una discreta somma di denaro e di un buon cavallo, in modo da poterlo inviare ad Anversa ed in altri centri mercantili dei Paesi Bassi. Probabilmente le sue attività inclusero forme di spionaggio finanziario, poiché al tempo vi era una crescente rivalità tra i banchieri di Anversa e quelli fiorentini.

Cromwell era un uomo colto e studioso, parlava correntemente latino, italiano e francese ed era un grande ammiratore di Machiavelli. Nel corso delle sue attività giovanili mostrò anche una grande audacia e una rara accortezza.

Da alcuni archivi della Città del Vaticano risulta anche che Cromwell fosse un agente del cardinale Christopher Bainbridge e che si occupasse di questioni ecclesiastiche inglesi presso la Sacra Rota.

Quando Bainbridge morì nel 1514, Cromwell tornò in Inghilterra e fu assunto da Thomas Wolsey, presso il quale si occupò di importanti questioni ecclesiastiche nonostante fosse un laico. Attorno al 1515 sposò la figlia di un sarto, Elizabeth Wyckes (1489–1529), e dal loro matrimonio nacquero un figlio, Gregory, e due figlie, Anne e Grace. Dopo aver studiato legge divenne un membro del Parlamento inglese nel 1523.

Alla fine degli anni 1520 Cromwell aiutò Wolsey nello scioglimento di trenta monasteri, in modo da raccogliere fondi per The King's School a Ipswich (conosciuta ora come Ipswich School) e per il Cardinal's College a Oxford. Nel 1529 Enrico VIII fondò il futuro Reformation Parliament per ottenere il divorzio da Caterina d'Aragona. Cromwell fu nominato consigliere reale per gli affari del Parlamento e alla fine del 1530 venne incluso nel più stretto e fidato circolo di Enrico VIII. Senza alcun atto formale diventò primo ministro del re nel 1532, grazie alla mera fiducia che Enrico VIII riponeva in lui.

Cromwell ebbe un ruolo fondamentale nella Riforma della Chiesa Anglicana. Per poter ottenere il divorzio dalla prima moglie, Enrico VIII emanò l'Atto di Supremazia nel 1534, grazie al quale venne nominato detentore del potere spirituale in Inghilterra. Come vicario generale del re, Cromwell ebbe piena autorità per portare avanti la dissoluzione dei monasteri inglesi a partire dal 1535.

Fu a lui che nel 1535 si rivolsero i tre priori certosini, John Houghton, Agostino Webster e Roberto Lawrence, per ottenere dal re l'esenzione dal giuramento di fedeltà al re d'Inghilterra come capo supremo della Chiesa inglese. Tale giuramento, previsto dall'Atto di Supremazia, implicava il disconoscimento formale dell'autorità pontificia in materia di fede. Thomas Cromwell non solo si rifiutò d'intercedere in tal senso presso il re, ma li fece imprigionare e condannare a morte.

Fu nominato barone il 9 luglio 1536 e conte di Essex il 18 aprile 1540. Fu anche l'ideatore dell'unione fra Inghilterra e Galles sotto un'unica giurisdizione legale nel 1535.

Cromwell aiutò il re a liberarsi di Anna Bolena e a sposare Jane Seymour, spinto dal timore di cadere in disgrazia. La regina, infatti, era entrata in conflitto con lui riguardo alla gestione del denaro ricavato dalla soppressione dei monasteri. La stessa questione aveva generato molti altri nemici per il primo ministro, soprattutto a causa dei suoi criteri di spartizione delle ricchezze ottenute dalla soppressione.

La sua caduta fu però dovuta alle pressioni esercitate per il matrimonio del re con Anna di Clèves. La regina Jane Seymour morì il 24 ottobre del 1537, poco dopo aver dato alla luce un figlio. Le trattative per un quarto matrimonio che assicurasse altri eredi a Enrico VIII cominciarono praticamente subito e Cromwell riteneva che l'Inghilterra dovesse entrare a far parte di una lega protestante con al centro il duca di Clèves; tale politica, infatti, avrebbe aiutato a promuovere ulteriormente la Riforma.

Il matrimonio, però, si rivelò disastroso, in quanto Enrico VIII dimostrò di non avere alcuna intenzione di vivere con la principessa una volta che l'ebbe vista di persona.

Il re incaricò Cromwell di trovare vie legali per annullare il suo matrimonio, ma fu costretto a fare buon viso a cattivo gioco per non perdere la preziosa alleanza con la Germania. Gli avversari di Cromwell, primo fra tutti il Duca di Norfolk, approfittarono della situazione per fare pressioni per la sua caduta in disgrazia.

Nonostante la nomina a primo conte di Essex nel 1540, Cromwell cominciò a sospettare di essere in pericolo perché risultava ufficialmente beneficiario della grazia del re, pur avendolo intrappolato in un matrimonio che questi non voleva. Le sue paure si rivelarono giustificate, quando, durante una seduta del consiglio il 10 giugno 1540, Cromwell fu arrestato e imprigionato nella Torre di Londra.

Tutti gli onori di Cromwell vennero requisiti e si proclamò pubblicamente che da quel momento in poi lo si sarebbe dovuto chiamare esclusivamente: "Thomas Cromwell, cardatore di stoffa".  Il re lo mantenne vivo il tempo necessario perché la causa dell'annullamento del suo matrimonio si concludesse. Anna acconsentì a un annullamento amichevole e venne trattata con molta generosità da parte di Enrico in segno di riconoscimento. Sperando nella clemenza del re, Cromwell gli scrisse un ultimo messaggio personale, in cui esprimeva la sua approvazione per l'annullamento del matrimonio. Concluse la missiva con l'appello "Graziosissimo Principe, invoco pietà, pietà, pietà." (in ingl.: Most gracious Prince, I cry for mercy, mercy, mercy).

Venne condannato a morte senza processo e successivamente decapitato sulla Tower Hill il 28 luglio 1540. Di lui fu detto che morì con dignità e che la sua esecuzione fu particolarmente raccapricciante. Edward Hall, cronista contemporaneo, riporta che Cromwell fece un discorso sul patibolo, professando di morire "nella fede tradizionale" e che poi «sopportò assai pazientemente il colpo dell'ascia da parte di un rozzo miserabile boia che non fece affatto bene il suo lavoro». In seguito all'esecuzione la sua testa venne posta su una picca presso il ponte di Londra.

Enrico finì per pentirsi dell'esecuzione di Cromwell. Circa otto mesi dopo, accusò i suoi consiglieri di aver lavorato per la caduta di Cromwell mediante false accuse e disse di aver infine capito quanto fosse stato il servitore più fedele che avesse mai avuto. Passò il resto della sua vita a lamentarsi della sua esecuzione.

Matrimonio e discendenza
Verso il 1515 Cromwell sposò Elisabetta Wyckes (1489–1528), vedova di Thomas Williams, uno Yeomen of the Guard, e figlia di Henry Wyckes, che aveva prestato servizio come Gentleman Usher alla corte di Enrico VII. La coppia ebbe tre figli:
 Gregory Cromwell, I barone Cromwell di Oakham, c. 1520–1551, che sposò Elizabeth Seymour
 Anne
 Grace

Thomas Cromwell ebbe anche una figlia illegittima, Jane (c. 1520/25-c.1580), che tra il 1535 e il 1540 sposò William Hough (c.1525-1585), di Leighton in Wirrall, Cheshire.

La moglie di Cromwell, Elisabetta, morì nel 1528, durante un'epidemia di malattia del sudore, che aveva colpito la zona a quel tempo. Né Anne né Grace superarono l'infanzia.

Al cinema
 Henry VIII (1911)
 Le sei mogli di Enrico VIII (The Private Life of Henry VIII) (1933)
 Un uomo per tutte le stagioni (A Man for All Seasons) (1966)
 Anna dei mille giorni (Anne of the Thousand Days) (1969)
 Le sei mogli di Enrico VIII (1970) Miniserie TV
 Carry on Henry (1971)
 Tutte le donne del re (Henry VIII and His Six Wives (1972)
 La jument du roi (1973) Film TV
 Henry VIII (1979) Film TV
 Un uomo per tutte le stagioni (A Man for All Seasons (1988) Film TV
 The Other Boleyn Girl (2003) Film TV
 Henry VIII (2003) Miniserie TV
 The Madness of Henry VIII (2006) Film TV
 L'altra donna del re (The Other Boleyn Girl) (2008)

Televisione
 I Tudors (The Tudors) (2007-2008) Serie TV
 Wolf Hall (2015)

Romanzi
Thomas Cromwell è il personaggio principale di due romanzi storici di Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall (2009) e Bring Up the Bodies (2012). I romanzi esplorano il lato umano del personaggio, ponendolo in una luce diversa da quanto fatto nel film Un uomo per tutte le stagioni. Entrambi i romanzi sono stati premiati con il Booker Prize.

Note

Bibliografia
 G. R. Elton, England under the Tudors: Third Edition, (London: Routledge, 1991) ISBN 0-416-70690-8.
 Sir Henry Ellis (ed.), Hall's Chronicle (London, 1809).
 G. R. Elton, Reform and Renewal: Thomas Cromwell and the Common Weal (Cambridge University Press, 1973).
 G. R. Elton, Studies in Tudor and Stuart Politics and Government: Volume I (Cambridge University Press, 1974).
 G. R. Elton, Studies in Tudor and Stuart Politics and Government: Volume II (Cambridge University Press, 1974).
 John Guy, Tudor England (Oxford University Press, 1990).
 Arthur Kinney, Tudor England: An Encyclopedia (Garland Science, 2000).
 Stanford E. Lehmberg, The Reformation Parliament, 1529–1536 (Cambridge University Press, 1970).

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

 A biography of Thomas Cromwell with details on his policies
 A genealogical page listing some details of the Cromwell family back to the 12th century
 An ancestor chart of Walter Cromwell, father of Thomas; not necessarily reliable

Conti di Essex
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I'm a self confessed bibliophile and book blog stalker. I enter to win free books (I've won two already!) and I leave comments all the time about my favorite reads. One I follow is Stephanie's Written Word. Stephanie has issued a challenge – a Jane Austen challenge – that is. Over the next 6 months (July 1, 2009 – Jan 1, 2010) you Jane Austen addicts are to imbibe yourself on SIX Jane Austen themed items – her original novels, movies, biographies, Austen-knock off lit – it's up to you. You can read her original post for all the details and ideas.
I have many challenges going on this summer – Artist's Challenge, Knitting Challenge – why not add a Jane Austen challenge to the mix.
So glad you are joining in!! S&S with Emma Thompson is my favorite movie!
how fun! Especially the movies, yum yum Colin Firth.
I just checked out "The Help" from the library. Looking forward to it! Grateful for your reviews on goodreads!
Yeah, glad you are joining in! I love the look of your blog! Can't wait to see your reviews. Austenland is fun and those movies are superb as well!


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A human being who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.
You are busier than ever before, but you have very little to show for all that time spent working and hustling.
Gurus tell you that time is your most precious resource, but it seems to fly by like never before. You're overwhelmingly busy, but your to-do list stays a mile long. Technology promises to streamline your life, but in reality, all it seems to do is complicate it.
You spend your days rushing and being pulled in five different directions at any given moment. Priorities change constantly. Your inbox can't go 20 minutes without a massive download of emails. Your job responsibilities are intense, and, simultaneously, your co-workers keep sending you meeting invites. Then you rush home to try and prepare a healthy dinner that your family will actually like, all the while texting your best friend and catching up with social media updates.
How are you supposed to get things done right?
But it's not just you. It's happening to most of us, every single day.
You wish you lived that dream lifestyle that TV shows and magazines try to sell you, with plenty of time to relax and indulge in your passions. And although you "know" that dream is not real, you still crave some peace in your life.
Ready for life to feel a lot less stressful?
Have you noticed how starting a task often demands more energy and willpower than actually doing it? Especially when it's something you don't enjoy?
The act of switching between tasks wastes a lot of extra energy. When a task is something that you are not used to doing, or something that doesn't come as second nature to you, you have to mentally convince yourself that you have to do it, which is even harder. That's why, once you have started, you should drive that effort to completion as often as possible.
Of course, you can't be working non-stop for eight hours – you can't write a book in one sitting, but you can do it 1,000 words at a time. The trick is to not stop for a coffee break every 50 words.
2. Use economies of scale.
When you buy in bulk at a wholesaler, each individual item is cheaper. The same principle applies to time. When you batch together similar tasks, you save.
For example, you will never convince a busy mom of three elementary-age kids that she should make one sandwich, go get ready, then make the other sandwiches; she knows that the three sandwiches made at the same time will save her precious minutes.
Think about situations in which you have several similar tasks to do. For example, perhaps you have to answer short support emails from customers. Block out 45 minutes to reply to all of them. Once they're done, don't look back in your email inbox until your next planned 45-minute block to handle emails.
3. Be predictable in certain areas of your life.
Sounds rather boring, right? Well, would you say Steve Jobs was boring? At first, you may not think of him as a predictable person, but if you think a little harder you'll remember that you could bet what he was going to wear to every single keynote presentation. That's because he'd wear the same outfit every single day. How many hours would this practice save you in a year's time? If you're a lady like me, the answer is a lot!
Now, wearing the same thing every day may not appeal to you, but what other things can you apply this principle to? What can you automatize and streamline in your life? Maybe it's your finances, or your meal preparation. In any case, having a fixed plan in the right areas of your life will eliminate the wasteful time spent deliberating over excessive options.
4. Create a minimalist workstation.
Visual clutter competes for your attention. You want to keep your desk and workstation as clutter-free as possible. Of course, you'll need certain things such as books, reports, or cups of coffee to keep you on point, but if your desk is plagued with paid and unpaid bills, pictures, and piles of papers you haven't read in months, you will get distracted.
Concentrating on the task at hand is harder when you see a massive pile of papers and items that need to be sorted and put away. Create a peaceful space to work. Enough chaos already surrounds you; don't add to it!
5. Plan to succeed, gradually.
Failing to plan is planning to fail. "Plan" is not just another four-letter word – it's so much bigger than that. If you want to make the most of your life – with plenty of time to do the things you enjoy – you must come to terms with a plan that works for you.
What goes into planning? Tasks you need to do in the near-term aligned with long-term, meaningful goals you'd like to hit. You can start by making a list of goals and projects that need your attention. But don't think of this as a daily to-do list – it's just a guide. Keep in mind that if you try to do too much at once, you'll become discouraged and you'll be setting yourself up for failure, even before starting.
Use your list to classify the goals/projects and sub-tasks by importance, and keep reminding yourself that you won't be able to get all of it done in a day. Plan on doing no more than three core activities today, depending on how time-consuming they are, and then pick up where you left off tomorrow. Build a daily ritual around this simple practice.
Also, make sure your days contain a couple of activities you really enjoy doing. Don't just create a have-to-do list that you dread looking at. Make a pact with yourself that you'll do at least one thing for yourself every day that you truly enjoy. Planning a life filled only with dreaded obligations is no way to plan.
6. Use reward substitution to motivate yourself.
Everyone has a list of tasks they have to get done, but don't like doing. It may be exercising, making difficult phone calls, or doing homework. The longer you wait to start, the longer you'll have the guilt and stress of not doing it, and the less progress you will likely make over the long-haul.
For those difficult tasks, you can force yourself to do them by rewarding yourself with something you truly enjoy. For me it's eating cookies, but it could be watching your favorite TV show, or going out to dinner. The secret is to put off that wonderful reward until you are done with the task. It's a powerful force.
7. Wipe needless worries off your mind.
Worries take valuable space in your mind, and if you want to be as efficient as possible, you need to get rid of them. You simply can't concentrate as well when part of your brain is worrying about something.
But it's not always easy to get worries out of your mind, especially when what you need to do stresses you out. But you can control the way you think about things. If you let your mind start thinking about the worry instead of what you need to do at the time, nothing will get done, which ultimately just adds to the stress.
So what can be done? You can try writing down what's worrying you. Identifying the worry for what it is can take away the compulsive power it has on your mind. A quick exercise break can also help you clear your mind leaving you energized and ready to work again. However, if the worry persists, or it's something you really need to solve, you must schedule some time in to work on solving it.
8. Take advantage of waiting time.
Whether it's waiting in line at the doctor's office, sitting in traffic, or folding clothes at home, you'll always have "dead time." You don't need to be 100 percent productive every minute of your day, but you can definitely use time wisely that would be otherwise wasted.
For example, people have used driving time to master new languages with programs like Pimsleur audio. You could be one of them. But if that sounds too ambitious, you can easily download the audiobook version of that book you've been meaning to read and listen to it on your way to work. What do you have to lose? A few hours of music you've heard a hundred times before?
You get the idea. Waiting time does not need to be wasted time.
News, emails, your Facebook feed, work documents, your favorite blog, etc. How much time do you spend reading every day? A few hours? Imagine doubling your reading speed; it could easily save you an hour a day. Granted, you'll have to invest some time in training and practicing. But an extra hour a day is seven hours a week, so you could save almost a full workday every week.
I'm sure you are no stranger to the quote "Leaders are readers." But even if you have no intention of being a leader, you must read constantly just to stay ahead in the world today. Becoming a faster reader is a smart investment in yourself, regardless of your ambitions. Here's a free online tool to help you do just that.
10. Think of yourself as an efficient person.
Henry Ford said, "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right." Have you noticed how when you think you won't accomplish something, you end up not accomplishing it? You give up before putting up a fight.
We know that professional athletes practice winning in their minds – they think really hard about it. That tells us about the amazing power of our minds. Since a runner can run faster just by picturing it in her mind, do you think you could squeeze more out of your day by thinking of yourself as efficient? I bet the answer is YES.
Practice thinking about yourself as an efficient person first thing every morning when you wake up, and I guarantee you'll be right by the end of each day.
We all have the same 24 hours to work with. If you want to accomplish more, you can either deprive yourself of sleep or become a more efficient person. Time will not stop for you either way.
Remember that it's OK to be busy – if you had too little to do, you'd probably not be living a fulfilling life. But you need to reach a balance. The solution: Use the strategies above to become a more efficient person today, so that you can accomplish all you need to do and still have time for yourself too.
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Megan Thee Stallion Files Lawsuit Against Label, Carl Crawford Responds
"I am independent and my label is independent, that means I am paying for everything in regards to my music."-Megan Thee Stallion
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Megan Thee Stallion isn't playing any games in 2020.
According to TMZ, Meg has officially filed a lawsuit against her label 1501 Certified Entertainment and its CEO, Carl Crawford. According to the lawsuit, the Houston rapper is accusing her label of preventing her from dropping new music, in the wake of her request to renegotiate her contract after securing Roc Nation's management services.
Meg's success has aligned her with music industry heavy hitters like Lyor Cohen's 300 Entertainment and Jay-Z's Roc Nation, but she has to pay a cut of everything to Crawford and his label because of her original deal.
As previously reported, Megan Thee Stallion took to Instagram, to address the issues accusing the label of blocking her music in retaliation for her contract renegotiation request. The "Realer" rapper also broke down the specifics of her contract noting that her cut of recording profits is only 40 percent, out of which she still has to pay "engineers, mixers, and featured artists."
"I am independent and my label is independent, that means I am paying for everything in regards to my music," Meg explained. "I get 40 percent off of the records I put out and still have to pay the engineers, mixers, and for features and they still get to keep 60 percent."
#PressPlay: #MeganTheeStallion explained to her fans how she is an independent artist, but yet one of her two labels is trying to stop her from dropping new music!!
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On Monday (Mar. 2), the H-Town hottie was granted a temporary restraining order against 1501 from a Harris County, Texas judge, which allows her to release new music later this week without interference. In a copy of the suit obtained by the outlet, Megan also added her allegations that her cut of recording profits is only 40 percent, while 1501 receives a whopping 60 percent none of which is contributed to her continued development as an artist nor to her projects. As far as live shows, Megan claims that they are actually more beneficial to the label than they are to her as 1501 has the rights to 30% of the money she makes from performances and an additional 30% from merchandising.
The suit also notes that touring money and live performance profits go directly to her label, which she claims has been "purposefully and deceptively vague" when paying her back. The "Fever" rapper also accuses Crawford of using his relationship with Rap-a-Lot Records founder J. Prince to intimidate people in the industry.
Megan is suing Crawford and 1501 for $1 million in damages and the restraining order granted Monday also prevents Crawford and 1501 from retaliating on social media.
While Meg has been mum about what fans can expect to be released Friday, many fans speculate that it may be the music video for her latest single, "B.I.T.C.H."
The rapper celebrated the news on Twitter Monday, writing in all caps: "NEW MUSIC WILL BE DROPPING."
NEW MUSIC WILL BE DROPPING 🙏🏽🔥
— HOT GIRL MEG (@theestallion) March 3, 2020
In an interview with Billboard, Crawford clears the air on Megan's allegations, denying all of her claims stating that the label has given more to Megan than they have taken.
"It's a whole lie," Crawford said. "Nothing is true that she said. Me being greedy and taking money from her, that's crazy. I never tried to take nothing from her. The only thing we ever did was give, give, give."
Crawford also alleges that after the "Cash Sh*t" rapper signed to Roc Nation in September, she has no longer been in touch with him, before adding that Meg was no longer paying him or the label the money she owed.
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What is Bruker's ticker symbol?
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Bruker Corporation's fiscal year ends on December 31st.
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A bizarre accident at a Massachusetts shopping center has led to charges against the center's owners and property manager that they don't protect their customers from hazardous conditions.
The shopping center is located in Framingham, and the accident occurred there in front of a tenant's store. A patron of the store had just completed her shopping and was in the sidewalk area awaiting the arrival of a taxi when an out-of-control automobile struck her.
The driver of the automobile, while backing from a nearby handicapped space, suddenly lost control of her vehicle. It accelerated backward some 70 feet, bounced over a curb and pushed the accident victim through a glass window.
Prior to the accident, doctors had diagnosed the driver as suffering from a neurological disease causing numbness in her lower extremities. Medical records also showed that she wears braces on her lower legs.
The Framingham shopping center where the accident occurred is typical of most such facilities in its configuration. A two-lane roadway separates a sidewalk from the parking area. The lanes for entry and exit from the parking spaces are perpendicular to the front of the store where the woman awaited her taxi.
In defending against the injured shopper's charges, the shopping center's owners and property manager noted their reliance on the work of professionals for the design and construction of the shopping center and its parking area. They also claimed that they had never received any warnings that they needed to take any precautions to ensure or enhance public safety at the center.
But the injured woman tried to show that the center's owners and property manager were generally aware of the risks of "bringing cars into a parking lot and attracting pedestrians to the stores on the location." She also maintained that the property manager should have used protective posts known as bollards to separate the sidewalk from the parking and driving areas.


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Auchmuty School is a state secondary school in the town of Glenrothes in the Fife council area of Scotland. Opened in 1957, it was the first school for secondary education in the area. It quickly outgrew the original building and additions were added in about 1970. The planning and construction of a completely new Auchmuty High School, beside the old one, began in 2011, with doors opening to pupils in 2013.

With the old buildings remaining in use until the new ones were completed, the construction began on the playing fields beside the A92 and Queensway roundabout. After completion, the old buildings were gradually demolished and new playing fields were put in place, finishing in 2014. Auchmuty's sporting facilities now include tennis courts, large playing grounds and a football pitch which is used for a wide range of sports.  The current role is around 1350 which is slightly higher than the recommended capacity for Auchmuty - a new school to replace the other two high schools in Glenrothes is currently being discussed.

Associated Schools

The Auchmuty cluster contains 8 primary schools, 2 stand alone nursery schools and one school for children with complex additional support needs.

Primary schools -

Carleton

Coaltown of Balgonie

Markinch

Pitteuchar East

Pitteuchar West

Star of Markinch

Thornton

Warout

Nursery schools -

Carleton

Ladybird

Special school -

John Fergus

Destinations of school leavers

House system
In 2006, the present houses were introduced. The five houses are Wemyss, Balgonie, Ravenscraig, Glamis and Balmoral.

The house system associates a depute headteacher to each house and guidance teacher.

Currently the houses are -

Wemyss - Cara Kitching & Colin Bird

Balgonie - Aaron Moyes & Chris Deaves

Ravenscraig - Debbie Donnelly & Chris Deaves

Glamis - Kirsten Bennie & Steve Addison

Balmoral - Dave Lumsden & Colin Bird

Prior to 2006 there were 4 houses: Balfarg, Conland, Kilgour and Pitcairn.

Notable alumni
Dougray Scott – actor
Mark Hirst – editor-in-chief
Kevin McHattie – professional footballer

Head teachers

David Wilson resigned in February 2009, after being arrested in December 2008 on charges of possession of child pornography. He pleaded guilty to the charges in October 2009. There is no evidence that any pupils from the school were involved.

References

External links
 Auchmuty High School page on Fife Council
 Auchmuty High School's page on Scottish Schools Online

Educational institutions established in 1957
Secondary schools in Fife
1957 establishments in Scotland
Glenrothes


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A drunken policeman has allegedly stabbed nine people at a club in Akure, Ondo State.
The victims were said to have sustained various degrees of injuries. The policeman, attached to Area Commander's office, Akure, allegedly stabbed the victims who were said to be young men at a popular club located at Alagbaka, GRA, Akure, during a brawl that ensued among them.
According to an eyewitnesses, the policeman, who was reportedly drunk, started harassing the victims who had come to relax at the club. Trouble started when the policeman began pestering and harassing one of the victims. According to reports, it was so clear that he (Orisadare) was so drunk and was already becoming something else at the club.
"He won't just listen to those trying to tell him to take things easy. It got to a point that things went awry as he started attacking everyone he could lay his hands on. In total, he stabbed nine people before he could be overpowered," the source said.
Another source said some of the victims of the attack were currently receiving treatment in various hospitals in Akure, while some were in critical condition. However, there was no loss of life in the incident.
Police Public Relations Officer, Ondo State Police Command, Femi Joseph, confirmed the incident and stated that everyone involved was engaged in a brawl. He also disclosed that the alleged policeman was also injured in the fight and had been taken to the hospital.
"There was a fight between the policeman and the boys, but we have started investigation into matter. All those involved in the brawl are already in the hospital receiving treatment. But if at the end of the day we find our man culpable, we will deal with him because we don't tolerate indiscipline in this Command.
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Staffordshire Blue
Posted by Bernards Appraisal Associates, LLC in Antiques & Decorative Art, Appraising Personal Property, Collectibles, Estate Appraisal, Staffordshire
Photo 1: John Rogers "Zebra" Platter, Ca. 1830, Sold at DuMouchelles Auction in Detroit, MI on February 15, 2020 for $200.00
The process of transfer-decorated china began shortly after the mid-18th century. It was one of the few British contributions to the art of pottery, and one that became of great importance to the ceramic industry. Until this time, wares were painted by hand, but now industries were looking for new methods of production that were cheaper, had the ability create wares in larger quantities, and could be done with mechanical processes. In the early days, transfer-prints were always applied over the fired glaze, and were mainly done in black, sometimes brick red, and later in shades of brown and purple. At this time, the colors would not survive under the glaze during the firing process. The only color that could survive under the glaze was blue, a pigment from cobalt oxide. This color actually required the higher temperatures of the kiln. The overglaze print gave greater clarity of detail, but lacked the protection of the glaze. This underglaze process was introduced in Worcestor by 1760. The famous 'Willow' pattern, designed in 1780 by Thomas Minton, is regarded as the first pattern to be transfer-printed on earthenware. Taken up by the Staffordshire potteries, this underglaze transfer-printing was to become famous throughout the world as 'Staffordshire blue'.
By 1810, blue-printed earthenware was being produced in large quantities, and after the Napoleonic War and the signing of the peace treaty with America, a growing export trade was resumed between Europe and the United States. The peak of production took place from about 1820 to 1840, with blue-printed wares being exported all over the world. There were likely over 500 pottery firms making these printed wares into the middle of the 19th century. While overglaze prints were finer in detail, and underglaze prints were somewhat blurry, in the 1820s an innovation known as 'flowing' or 'flown blue' was devised. Cups containing volatile substances such as lime or chloride of ammonia, were placed in the kilns at the time of firing, causing the color to run slightly. It was believed to create a softer effect and reduce the mechanical look of the print. It had the desired effect with lighter blue patterns, but the deep blue pieces have run to such an extent that the designs are almost obscured.
Photo 2: Thomas Mayer "Pennsylvania: Arms of the American States Series", Ca. 1826-1835, Sold at Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians in Portsmouth, NH on March 5, 2016 for $31,200.00
The designs used on Staffordshire blue were mostly influenced by Chinese ware. Nearly all engravings are anonymous and were only rarely signed within the transferred image. However, the sources from which the designs were copied are much more widely known. Tableware with decorative pictures on them were a welcome change from the overdone chinoiseries. Many designs were copied from engravings that had been printed for books, with some well-known titles such as J. Merigots' Views and Rivers in Rome and its Vicinity, Views in Asia Minor, and Views in Egypt, as well as landscapes, pastoral and genre scenes, hunt scenes, and other sporting events, and various floral and foliate botanical designs. Any engraving was considered appropriate, and was typically copied without any acknowledgement, as copyright laws were extremely lax until 1842. Traditional tastes shifted towards preferences for portraits of country mansions and views of well-known places, colleges, and important buildings throughout England. This was then followed by numerous views of American buildings and scenery for export items. Enoch Wood was one of the first with English views, and probably took the lead with American views. Factories established after 1820 appear to have concentrated on American views only, as the export trade flourished for the next 15-20 years. The American trade in dark blue-printed wares reached its height between 1825 and 1830, with Enoch Wood producing the greatest number of designs. In the 1830s there was much labor unrest in England, and the American trade grew stagnant by 1837. At this time various other scenes were being produced, including those from literary works. Beginning in 1830, the potters began to give up the rich dark blue in favor of lighter and duller tints.
Photo 3: American Historic Washington Independence Pitcher, Sold at Pook & Pook in Downingtown, PA on January 17, 2020 for $300.00
While some firms stamped their wares, after about 1835 marks seem to have become much less common on blue and white wares. Oftentimes the description of the type of pottery and name of pattern were included without the name of the manufacturer. The words 'Limited', 'Trademark', or 'England', denote a later date. The first two not used before 1860 and 1862, and the latter never before the 1880s. The very large number of manufacturers of blue transfer-printed earthenware makes it difficult to attribute unmarked pieces. Occasionally, the maker can be identified through the pattern or border patterns. It is rarely possible to date pieces exactly. Cases occur where firms deliberately used misleading marks, hoping they would be mistaken for those of a more reputable potter. Others were accustomed to marking only a certain number of pieces in each service. In the case of impressed marks, these had to be applied to the ware prior to firing, and were nearly always the plain name mark of the potter or firm. This was used almost universally on blue-printed earthenwares in the last two decades of the 18th century. In the 19th century when underglaze printing was fully established, the practice of using printed marks was quickly developed. Impressed marks were still used, but these were often accompanied by a further printed mark.
By 1850, the Staffordshire Blue craze had died down, and color printing surpassed it. Today the demand for such wares is low, and many of the pieces have sustained damage. Pieces depicting unusual subjects, or very early examples of American history, still bring decent prices at auction. Most of the best examples are in public and private collections, making quality examples rare in the market. Condition and subject matter will continue to be the important factors for demand by collectors.
Photo 1: Copyright of DuMouchelles Auction, Detroit, MI
Photo 2: Copyright of Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians, Portsmouth, NH
Photo3: Copyright of Pook & Pook Downingtown, PA
Little, W.L. Staffordshire Blue, New York: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1969
The Transparent Market for Art Glass
Posted by Bernards Appraisal Associates, LLC in Antiques & Decorative Art, Appraising Personal Property, Collectibles, Estate Appraisal
#19centuryglass, #blownglass, #burmesevase, #collectingclubs, #glass, #glassclub, #glasscollector, #glasscompote, #nailsealamp, #pressedglass, #ruthwebblee, #whaleoillamps, Auction
Although the antique glass market has been in decline for many years, collectors do still desire art glass, just not the same pieces they collected twenty years ago. Collectors have been drawn to 19th century American glass since the first decade of the 20th century – at a time when what was collected was only 50 years old. This demand followed publications in the field by pioneers, Helen and George McKearin, James H. Rose and Ruth Webb Lee. These books influenced collector clubs in American glass to proliferate. Fueled by this strong interest throughout the twentieth century, reference volumes, active collector's clubs and well-attended antique shows served as venues for buying, selling, and assembling collections.
After the turn of the 21st century, it is generally accepted that many categories of 19th century glass have yet to return to the earlier price levels, but market demand for rare desirable glass, especially art glass has continued to be strong. The broad field of American and European art glass is holding it's own in the current market as well. Over the past ten years with Internet exposure sizable Continental wares have returned to collectors overseas. Continued scholarly research and on-line publications have also contributed to the demand for rare pieces in the category of Bohemian glass, Galle, Daum Nancy, Thomas Webb and other artistic wares. And the market for high-end Tiffany, Mount Washington, and other American art glass continues to maintain pre-recession price levels and high returns.
The paperweight, often referred to as 'art frozen in glass' continues to mesmerize collectors old and new, while their intricate designs draw appreciation, their small size makes them easy to display and ship. Another category of glass that has a strong base among young collectors are bottles and marbles. The demand for rare colored flasks and bitters bottles has remained relatively strong over the past decade with a number of unique examples bringing record prices. Much of this interest can be credited to the work of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors and the many regional bottle clubs that continue to research and publish on the subject. As in many other glass categories, color is what usually drives bottle prices. Marbles have delighted collectors young and old for many years. Here, size plays a major role in value, as does color, design, and condition. Because they were made to be played with and not collected, antique large "shooter" marbles in mint condition are difficult to find and bring a premium price. Just like markets for most collectibles over the past 75 years, the top rarities in the best condition are the pieces that draw the most interest and sell for the highest prices, while the more common and ordinary pieces draw minimal interest and low prices.
1. Early Thumbprint/Argus spherical covered compote, 20"h realized $35,100.00 at auction on September 26, 2018
2. Pair of Free Blown & Pressed Glass Cobalt Blue Whale Oil Lamps, realized $26,910.00 at auction on May 20, 2017.
3. Enamel & Gilt Decorated Burmese Vase, 6 ½"h, realized $16,380.00 at auction on October 13, 2017.
4. Nailsea Nautilus Miniature Lamp, 11 ¼"h, realized $12,870.00 at auction on October 13, 2017.
Resources: Journal of Antiques & Collectibles, Jeffrey S. Evans


Bishop Ready High School Open House, 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at the school, Salisbury Road at Mound Street. Students in grades five through eight, as well as older students considering a transfer, are encouraged to attend this event and learn first hand, from students, faculty and school administration, about life at Bishop Ready. Tours and presentations are scheduled from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Call Joe Lang, director of admissions, at (614) 276-5263, extension 201.
The Southwest Area Commission, 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month, at New Horizons United Methodist Church, 1665 Harrisburg Pike. Visit www.columbusswac.org for more information about the commission. The commission welcomes the involvement of area residents. The commission boundaries are the Scioto River to the east, I-270 to the south, the railroad tracks west of Harrisburg Pike on the west and Mound Street to Mt. Calvary to Greenlawn Avenue on the north. Call (614) 562-4728.
Westland Area Kiwanis Club, 6:30 p.m. every Thursday (except the third Thursday of the month), at York Steak House, 4220 W. Broad St. Call 870-7335.
Westland Senior Citizens, 11 a.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month, at Columbia Heights Methodist Church, 775 Galloway Road. All are welcome. For more information, call 870-6476.


In the present times there are so many different kinds of options available to us to connect our HD display units such as the DVI, VGA and HDMI that it becomes very difficult to make the right choice and get the best possible quality of picture on our HDTV or computer monitor. Firstly, we need to understand why so many options are made available in the first place and why there is so much competition in the market over something as small as a cable connector. A lot of effort goes in creating and then making your product the market standard. It means besides the requirement of a lot of investment there are product specific issues like cost, backwards compatibility, HDCP piracy protection etc. that need to be addressed for creating a product that becomes widely accepted as a standard. After so much effort anyone would want their product to win the market competition. Our job is to figure out which product suits best our requirements of working well with an HD display.
HDMI transmits the source signal in digital form which helps not only in the preservation of high quality image data but also prevent the copying of the High-Resolution digital material serving as an anti-piracy application with the use of HDCP (High Resolution Digital Content Protection). The presence of content duplicity protection gives content providers security so that they do not hesitate in the use of high quality performance data.
In the PC industry the aged VGA connector was replaced by the DVI cable that was very useful as it could support both the digital and analog signals in the single wire that was connected from the graphics card to the display. That was a major improvement of the DVI over the analog transmitting VGA cable that could not support the digital LCD displays. But even the DVI cable is not a good option to connect your HDTV to your set-top boxes even when the manufacturers provide an input for DVI. This is because the DVI connection takes too much space and does not support audio formats. The HDMI though very similar in features contains lot of improvements over the standard DVI cable. These include the eight channel of high resolution audio transmission that removes the need to connect wires for both audio and video to and from every device. A single wire serial bus can also aid in carrying remote control signals.
Overall the HDMI comes with stricter technical standards and the HDCP content protection that makes it better for use than the DVI. Not only this HDMI is backed by various top industry electronics manufacturers and the movie content providers because of the HDCP copy protection. This is why all new HD-DVD players and set-top boxes, blu-ray players, all have an HDMI input. Getting an HDMI cable will not only let you view the highest resolution image (1080p) possible on your HDTV, but it will also ensure compatibility with all future electronic digital High Resolution display devices.


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Q: How to verify that the installation of Apache Server works?
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*Debian 9.5

*Apache HTTP Server 2.4.34 (httpd)

After installing Apache from the official page with sudo make install, I want to check that the installation works starting the server:
$ sudo /usr/local/apache2/bin/apachectl -k start

But I get an error
/usr/local/apache2/bin/httpd: symbol lookup error: /usr/local/apache2/bin/httpd: undefined symbol: apr_crypto_init
Is the error related to the subject of libraries? What could it be?
The configuration that I made during the installation was:
$ sh configure --prefix /usr/local/apache2

If you need to attach screens, logs or installed libraries update the post to have more details.

SOLUTION

I rebuilt httpd with a prefix of /usr/local
$ sh configure --prefix /usr/local
$ sudo make install
$ sudo /usr/local/bin/apachectl -k start

I recommend returning to the initial state of the virtual machine, so there are no residual libraries and files.

A: Yes, the error (probably) relates to libraries. I suspect that since you gave configure a prefix of /usr/local/apache2, the libraries built for httpd ended up in /usr/local/apache2/lib, which the dynamic linker doesn't know about.
There are a number of ways to fix this:

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*Use the package instead, it will make your life easier in the long run:
sudo apt install apache2

or

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*Add /usr/local/apache2/lib to the dynamic linker's configuration; create a file, /etc/ld.so.conf.d/apache2-local.conf, containing the single line
/usr/local/apache2/lib

and run sudo ldconfig.
or

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*Rebuild httpd with a prefix of /usr/local, so that its binaries end up in /usr/local/bin and its libraries in /usr/local/lib.

(By the way, you don't need to run configure as root, and you shouldn't — configure and build as a plain user, and only install as root.)

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Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel; whereof two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in mount Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin: and the rest of the people he sent every man to his tent.
And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines that was in Geba, and the Philistines heard of it. And Saul blew the trumpet throughout all the land, saying, Let the Hebrews hear.
But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, and his coulter, and his axe, and his mattock.


The American Board of Trial Advocates and VBA are hosting a program that ABOTA is bringing to law schools and professionals around the country called "Civility Matters." This event will focus on professionalism, ethics and civility within the profession of law. The panelists will be Elizabeth Alexander, a '98 Vandy grad and senior attorney for the Southern Environmental Law Center in Nashville, Judge Waverly Crenshaw, Chief Judge for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, and Aubrey Harwell, another Vandy grad and attorney at Neal and Harwell. Should be a great panel discussion, lunch will be served.