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19 October 2022 Save the Date: Notice – District Council Meeting on 25 October 2022 at 11h00
Notice of a District Council Meeting on 25 October 2022 at 11h00
Notice is hereby given that an COUNCIL MEETING of the Garden Route District Municipality will be held at the CA Robertson Council Chambers, 54 York Street, George, on 25 OCTOBER 2022 at 11:00.
The Council meeting will be live streamed on the municipality's official Youtube channel:
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October 19, 2022 by Marlene Nqumse in Council, Local Government News
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Directory / Artist
Cara Luft
Acoustic Folk Roots Singer/songwriter
PO Box 68045 RPO Osborne Village Winnipeg MB Canada R3L2V9
cara@caraluft.com
www.caraluft.comwww.facebook.com/pages/Cara-Luft/8870413839twitter.com/caraluftwww.youtube.com/caraluftwww.cdbaby.com/Artist/CaraLuftwww.sonicbids.com/CaraLuftitunes.apple.com/ca/artist/cara-luft/id64819249?ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Juno award winning singer-songwriter-guitarist extraordinaire Cara Luft is that rare artist steeped in folk and traditional roots music almost from birth, yet willing to alter the fabric, stretch the boundaries and fearlessly bend genres and styles. Her much-anticipated third solo album, Darlingford, is a stunning new collection of songs drawn from her recent life experiences and informed throughout with her indomitably optimistic spirit and impeccable musical instincts. Recorded primarily in old wooden churches and home studios across the Canadian prairies, the album shines a bright light on Cara's skill at turning personal heartbreak into universal themes that resonate deeply with listeners. Darlingford is a musically profound, undeniably rich example of life informing art.
Folk heroine Luft deserves her solid reputation as one of Canada's finest live performers whose engaging, down-home style comes wrapped in a warm and delicious sense of humour. A co-founder of folk trio The Wailin' Jennys, Cara was the spark behind the group. Her spirit and innate musicianship were instrumental in their rise to the forefront of the North American roots music scene. Since leaving the trio, Luft has wowed audiences and critics across North America and Europe with her performances.
Her critically acclaimed album The Light Fantastic, recorded following her departure from The Jennys, drew praise from across North America, Europe and the UK. Wildy's World proclaimed, "you don't want to be without this disc." Americana UK declared her "a consummate performer." Popmatters.com noted, "Cara's warm alto vocals are sinfully sweet," and added, "Luft is the perfect blend of lightness and gutsy rock chick." The response to Darlingford is even stronger. The Globe & Mail stated "it can't be done, so don't even try to turn away from the affecting insistence of Luft," while Beatroute Magazine called the disc "the strongest and most interesting release that Luft has put out yet, either as a member of the Wailin' Jenny's or as a solo performer." No Depression raved about the album, saying "Cara knocks my socks off with her best recorded work to date," calling her "a formidable songwriter and performer, setting the bar for the talented few who'll follow in her footsteps." Cover Lay Down declared the disc "a tour de force of contemporary folk." The American blog Adobe and Teardrops wrote, "Darlingford really is that excellent," with only one complaint: that Cara was Canadian and not American, stating "we can't claim her as a national treasure."
Luft is clearly at home on the stage, and invites audiences into her world with a rare and endlessly appealing confidence and humility. Reviewers of Cara's live shows talk about her superb musicianship, her humourous anecdotes, her ability to switch between styles, her accomplished songwriting, and the charm of her stage presence. Cara's the real deal, there's nothing pretentious about her. And that sense of honesty, integrity, personality and spontaneity permeates both her music and her live shows. "Long may she reign!" (Lonesome Highway)
Cara has recently partnered up with fellow Winnipegger JD Edwards, creating The Small Glories, a new roots duo in the vein of The Civil Wars. May 2014 saw them head into the studio with producer and Canadian rock icon Neil Osborne, recording an album's worth of original and traditional material, with a focus on their dynamic and powerful vocal blend and harmonies. What started as a casual friendship has turned into something quite unexpected and extremely magical. Their abilities as both strong lead and harmony singers, along with a shared history of growing up singing in musical families, combined with their songwriting prowess and musical chops, all contribute to the uniqueness of this partnership. Both Cara and JD are no strangers to the music community; Luft is a Juno award winner, co-founder of folk trio The Wailin' Jennys, and a touring road warrior; Edwards is an enchanting musical powerhouse who continually leaves audiences begging for more. Together they are a tour de force, ready to take the music world by storm.
"Cara Luft knocks my socks off with her latest album Darlingford, her best recorded work to date. [The disc] finds the lovely Ms. Luft continuing to hit her stride and setting the bar for the talented few who'll follow in her footsteps… upon listening it becomes quite clear that she is indeed a formidable songwriter and performer. Her amiable vocals and simplistic, lush instrumentation follow that of the long honored folk tradition with a modern twist. Lyrically Ms. Luft is like fresh linen on a Brooklyn clothesline. Her writing strikes me as redemptive, earthy and rooted in realism…. Darlingford conjures visions of blooming flowers in an apocalyptic wasteland, gold flaked tumbleweeds on the Trans-Canadian highway at dawn and a glimpse into the fractured and glowing soul of a talented writer and performer."
Globe & Mail - ESSENTIAL TRACKS
Dallaire by Cara Luft, from Darlingford (Blue Case Tunes)
"It can't be done, so don't even try to turn away from the affecting insistence of Canada's Luft, who sings like an angel named Joni or Alanis and sees through the eyes of a peacekeeper who stood in blood and shook hands with the devil."
FATEA RECORDS (UK)
"The intimate yet understated feel of [Darlingford] accentuates Cara's own intense degree of accomplishment... this is an album you need to hear and treasure while seeking out the next opportunity to catch Cara's incomparable presence in a live setting."
Wildy's World
"Darlingford is a splendiferous mix of folk, Celtic, country and even shades of pop music that is ever so much more than anything Luft has done before... she weaves magic through every nook and cranny of the album. In the process Luft turns a bit of personal tragedy into songwriting gold, exploring themes of love, loss, faith, recovery and choosing a new direction with lyrical aplomb and a near-perfect understanding of musical setting, mood and composition. Luft's ability to tell a story through song has never been more in focus than it is on Darlingford... it is easily one of the finest collections to cross this desk... [it] can be nothing less than a Wildy's World Certified Desert Island Disc. 5 stars"
BEATROUTE MAGAZINE
"...the strongest and most interesting release that Luft has put out yet, either as a member of the Wailin' Jenny's or as a solo performer... [Darlingford] showcase the myriad aspects of Luft's musical personality, be it spiritual singer-songwriter, the folk rock guitarist or the traditional (and neo-trad) folkie... a powerful, uplifting album..."
"Cara Luft's Darlingford [is] a tour de force of contemporary folk; alternately urgent and delicate, with potent laments and triumphs, and strong with the hearty strains of multiple roots traditions."
WORLD BEAT CANADA
"One third of the founding members of the Wailin' Jennys, [Cara's] delivery is too gutsy, her material too close to the bone for the Jennys' fluffy repertoire... Most impressive are the consistently excellent sonics of Darlingford. The recordings are warm and filled with the resonant isolation and emptiness of old wooden sacred spaces, betrayed only as each last note rings out, decaying into the natural ambiance. Cara's Darlingford story should generate interest... she sure doesn't wait to deliver the goods."
ADOBE AND TEARDROPS (USA)
"Darlingford really is that excellent... one of the best albums I've heard this year. Luft's voice absolutely soars. It doesn't matter if she's joyously moving on after a bad breakup, calling for populist action, or picking up the pieces when things go bad — this is an album that makes you Feel Things. My only complaint is that Cara Luft is Canadian. It means we can't claim her as a national treasure."
IRISH MUSIC MAGAZINE (Dublin)
"A deep, gutsy guitar exemplifies Cara Luft's Darlingford... With squeaky strings throughout, this roots album blends wonderful sounds and vocals with good old honest lyrics, highlighting why [Luft] is marked out for her abilities in portraying the tragedy of life in understandable, artistic tones. [The disc] sparkles in its down home country twanged, folksy charm, with more traditional songs dressed in checked shirt and country beats in between her own finely honed lyrics on one finely honed roots album."
FLYIN' SHOES ROOTS MUSIC (UK)
"Darlingford is a cracking album, folk music for all seasons that taps heavily into the folk revival of the sixties and seventies... The heart-on-her-sleeve nature of [Luft's] writing is very winning; in laying out her pain and insecurities, she makes it easier for us to face our own... Musically, Darlingford covers a huge range of the folk idiom... Cara's version of 'He Moved Through the Fair' is possibly the most evocative version of this song that I've ever heard."
Verb Magazine
"She's got it all: Cara Luft [has written] the best album of her career. Her last [recording], The Light Fantastic, was praised by critics and fans alike; Darlingford, though, is even better... the album is a journey from heartbreak to recovery, treading the line between the personal and the universal. The rawness of Luft's emotional state is plain, but it is framed in terms anyone can understand. Unlike many of her contemporaries, Luft's talent stretches beyond writing and singing. She is by any measure a fantastic guitar player, and Darlingford is a how-to manual for aspiring folk players.... [it's] a showcase for Luft's considerable talent, and one of the best folk records of the year."
Earbuds & Ticket Stubs
"Luft steps into the spotlight [on Darlingford] with her soulful voice, skillful interpretation of folk classics, and unending warmth. [She] draws from a bevy of musical influences, ranging from spirituals to British and North American folk classics. Her lyrical inspiration is similarly varied... What remains consistent is the optimism that glows, carried by the timbre of [her] lovely alto voice. Luft must be given credit for her work in the producer chair as well. The sound is humble but big, warm but distinct. Darlingford will envelop you in rich colours and textures, and I'll wager that you'll still be in love with it after the chill of winter has long passed."
THE STAR PHOENIX
"Darlingford has a wonderful seat-of-the-pants, get-it-done-in-a-few-takes feel to it, with Luft charging each tune with her plaintive, often heart-aching vocals. This album's got energy and passion to burn!"
FOLK RADIO UK
"Cara Luft is back with her best album yet; Darlingford is a powerful, personal statement and a triumph built on tragedy. Luft is unquestionably wearing her heart on her sleeve... Some of the songs deal unflinchingly with the fallout of that, but it also seems to have awoken a wider sense of conflict for Cara and there is a battle for the soul taking place as good and evil wage war. With all of this comes the obvious wish for succor, healing and ultimately redemption. There are flashes of an indomitable spirit and surges of optimism, Cara is bowed but not crushed and broken. In the final act she even seems to have got her sense of humour back. The record has a big, bold sound and that in part is down to an impressive guest list of 20 musicians who have added their talents to Cara's multi instrumental skills and powerful voice. This is a real life laid bare in all of its richness and complexity. It's also great, art, a memorable record packed full of great songs, an album to share in and one to treasure."
AMERICAN ROOTS UK
"… what an excellent piece of work [Darlingford] is... very much [an album] full of darkness but with glimmers of light and a natural sense of drama in every song… [Luft] has a hugely appealing attitude and openness over any situation that may arise, allowing her to put thoughts about events into words no matter what upset she has suffered, and all done with an appealing honesty that few other songwriters can match. Cara's excellent production always ensures the lyrics have enough space to make their impact. And 'impact' is exactly the impression that most of these songs make on the listener... ensuring that whilst the depths may have been plumbed, the way forward is now clear and optimism is starting to arrive.[Darlingford] contains a power and honesty that very few can match… Terrific album!"
LONESOME HIGHWAY
"Luft spans a whole range of influences, from traditional banjo tunes to English folk songs, roots based arrangements and covers that have touched this very gifted artist. The production and musicianship is of the highest quality... The redemptive nature of many songs is summed up perfectly in the opening track Only Love Can Save Me."
RAMBLES.NET (USA)
"Darlingford is tuneful and relatable. It's also honest and unpretentious, and moreover, it's not all originals. Luft is happily versed in actual folk — traditional — music. Each of Darlingford's 13 cuts is a worthy song laying proud claim its own identity. Besides that, Luft produces herself expertly."
VUE WEEKLY
"... it's been well worth the wait. Luft's down-home folk tells stories of personal struggle in a universal way that will strike a chord with listeners. [She] does not play the victim, but rather maintains a sense of strength and optimism throughout the album. Darlingford shows off [her] impeccable storytelling abilities..."
Penguin Eggs Magazine
"It's been worth the wait... Cara's in fine voice on Darlingford and she uses a deft hand, letting the simple production enhance the songs rather take them over... a lovely piece of work..."
LIVE SHOW REVIEWS:
REVIEW FROM THE PAVILION – Porthcawl, Wales June 2013
"Listening to Cara Luft in concert at the Pavilion in Porthcawl took me back to some of the most cherished moments of my childhood; like dancing round the living room to Simon and Garfunkel, family holidays, warm cosy evenings with home-cooked meals and bedtime stories… It's the pathos in her voice and the warmth and charm of her stage presence that draws a person in. The chemistry between Luft and Poley is a delight to watch; there's a soft deference in his voice and a wit and charm between them that's infectious. I hadn't heard anything as pure since watching Tift Merritt on Jools Holland and yet even Merritt, or the likes of Caitlin Rose, cannot engender the pathos that Luft does; the honesty of a hardworking musician is palpable."
REVIEW for LONESOME HIGHWAY – Whelan's, Dublin (Ireland) June 2013
"Blessed with amazing musicianship, this is the first time that Cara Luft has played in Dublin and her enthusiasm is energizing as she plays an impressive set across a diverse range of songs. With a confident onstage presence, Cara regales the audience with stories of her right wing aunt in Idaho, her bust up with American Customs and her song-writing collaborations with co-writer, Lewis Melville, by e mail. There is plenty of fun and laughter when she breaks a string mid song and continues singing, while attempting to change the broken string, all with hilarious consequences and a sound engineer who saves the day (you had to be there)!! A founding member of the much-feted Wailin' Jennys, Cara has released three wonderful solo recordings that would grace any discerning music collectors armoury. Her skill on guitar and banjo is of the highest quality and with an ability to switch between traditional arrangements, English Folk songs and country tinged tales of love and loss, [she] shows an impressive musicality and deep knowledge of tradition. Luft has a great gift in taking the personal and turning it into a universal feeling and message that reaches out to all who listen. Long may she reign."
REVIEW for THREE CHORDS & THE TRUTH – Kitchen Garden Cafe, Birmingham (UK) June 2013
"There are certain moments attending gigs when all the ingredients are blending so well that you wish the whole experience could be bottled and savoured for future consumption. In what was certainly one of the highlights so far of this busy year, Cara Luft managed to create such a moment with her subliminal mix of high quality musicianship, enchanting stories, well crafted songs and engaging personality. When you throw into the pot the enhancing input from musical sidekick Scott Poley and the magical atmosphere of a near full Kitchen Garden Café, the desire to seek ways to capture the atmosphere intensifies. Those present will always have the memory while others hopefully can visualise and perhaps experience for themselves one of Cara's UK shows, which are likely to proliferate in the future. With a pedigree background from a family steeped in folk music back home in Canada, Cara has managed to evolve a sound that pays respect to the traditional song from both sides of the Atlantic. However as well as connecting with folk fans, the contemporary twist from her song writing expertise as well as banjo and guitar playing reaches out to the wider Americana fan base and you can't go wrong with the subtle Dobro playing which Scott adds to equation. For nearly two hours, spread across a pair of sets, this value for money evening met and surpassed expectations…"
REVIEW for FATEA MAGAZINE – The Atkinson, Southport (UK) June 2013
"If you have not seen Cara play live before, you have missed a treat because, as well as being a superb lyricist, singer and musician, she really engages with the audience in a warm and personal way. Her humorous introductions to her songs are legendary and are almost as popular as the songs themselves. Cara and [sideman] Scott Poley blew the audience away with a dazzling rendition of one of Cara's best-known songs, Come All You Sailors… The audience were suitably moved and demanded more. It was great to have Cara back in Southport!"
REVIEW in LE BLOG DES CRITIQUES DE CONCERTS (translation) – Toogenblik (Haren), Brussels May 2013
"Cara Luft impressed Haren with her sense of humor, amazing guitar and banjo playing (she plays like a man!), vibrant voice and great stage presence. One thing is evident: Cara is not the kind who whispers, she rocks! Hilarious and engaging, a solid storyteller, Luft's performance was brilliant. One highlight was Dallaire, referring to Romeo Dallaire, the Canadian general who was sent in Rwanda in 1993/1994 for the UN peacekeeping force, a mission doomed to failure. Another highlight was her rendition of the traditional Irish song He Moved Through the Fair. Fabulous technique. As an encore Luft sang the traditional song The Blacksmith a cappella and un amplified. Pure and generous."
LIVE SHOW REVIEWS Cont'd
REVIEW for THE WHITSTABLE TIMES – Whitstable Folk Nights (UK) June 2012
"It didn't seem possible for it to get any hotter the day that Cara Luft performed but as the evening sun started to dip, Cara appeared on the stage at the Royal Native Oyster Stores and quickly raised the temperature. Consummate musician and engaging raconteur, Luft is the ultimate travelling minstrel. Packing an emotional punch as she sang songs delivered straight from the heart, Cara easily connected with her audience with tender tracks such as Bring Em All In and Only Love Can Save Me as well as more upbeat sing-alongs like Charged. All of this was served on a bed of superb musicianship: a backdrop of brilliant guitar playing and many delightful moments of simply wonderful banjo playing that included finishing with a sparkling cover of the Guns N Roses anthem Sweet Child of Mine."
REVIEW – Bishop Auckland Town Hall (UK) 2012
"Accompanied only by the exchange of guitar and banjo, along with a catalogue of quality songs and an effervescent personality, Cara showed why she is a valued and respected member of the strong touring presence of the flourishing Canadian folk and roots music scene. There are certainly elements of her rock influences in a playing style that sets her apart from other artists in the genre and this adds originality to her interpretations of traditional music. A strong and enlightening feature of a Cara Luft show is the vivid background stories that introduce many of the songs and there was no shortage of fascinating ones on this pleasant June evening."
REVIEW – Community Concert Presenter (Alberta) 2012
"What an evening! Cara brilliantly entertains! We enjoyed a splendid concert of outstanding guitar and banjo playing complemented by her wonderful songwriting and beautiful singing. Cara brings an emotional mix of music from tragedy to happy and her connection with our audience was the best. Communications before, during and after the concert were top notch. We unreservedly recommend Cara!"
REVIEW for THE STAR PHOENIX – Cara Opening for Loudon Wainwright, Saskatoon 2011
"[Opening for Loudon] was the wonderful Cara Luft, one-time Wailin' Jenny and now touring solo. Straight in off the road from Winnipeg, Luft played a number of new songs from an upcoming album. Moving between two guitars and a five-string banjo, Luft had a big impact on the Saskatoon crowd, telling a few ripping stories and some great banjo jokes."
REVIEW – House of Blues, Germany October 2010
"Cara Luft fascinated the audience with her clear voice, perfect guitar playing and wonderfully acoustic folksongs. Her fan Kai travelled especially from Darmstadt with a group of people. Therefore she devoted the entire concert to him. In each and every note sung and every finger pluck of the guitar you could tell that Cara grew up in a family of professional folk musicians [and] proved that traditional folk music doesn't have to sound stale. Luft pulled the audience under her spell."
REVIEW – Whitstable Folk Nights (UK) Nov 2010
"Canadian singer-songwriter Cara Luft was one of the highlights of last year's folk club programme, delighting fans with her unique blend of folk, country, blues and rock. It turns out the admiration was mutual – she couldn't wait to get back to the town and what she described as one of the best clubs in the country. And what a return it was. Cara's songs are often personal and always heartfelt, and she's had some tough times since her last visit. She's worked some of those experiences into new songs, but what shone through her lyrics was not just the raw heartache but the positive spirit that brings you out the other side, especially in Gonna Be Alright. And if that all sounds a bit heavy, there was lightness too, and humour, particularly in the song she penned after her experiences being hauled over while crossing the border from Canada into the US. Moral to that tale – never let a friend leave something in your car that could get you into trouble. Cara sang about the importance of friends – and judging by the applause at the end of the evening, she certainly made a lot of new ones here."
REVIEW in THE SCOTSMAN – Leith Folk Club (Scotland) 2009 **** (4 STARS)
"The troubadour life clearly suits Cara Luft: appearing in Leith ahead of several similarly intimate gigs in the Highlands, she had already been touring in Europe since early June, yet there was nothing remotely jaded about their performance, just plenty of relaxed warmth and vivacity, including some hilariously extended anecdotes describing the origins of particular songs. In its balance of dulcet sweetness and tangy twang, her singing also contained shades of Nanci Griffith and Mindy Smith, along with the steely, bluesy muscle flexed in a couple of rockier numbers. A compelling cover of Led Zeppelin's Black Mountainside, working in echoes of the Bert Jansch/Pentangle version, displayed the breadth and expertise of her musical references, while a winsome rendition of The Bonnie Light Horseman offered further graceful acknowledgement of the folk-club setting."
"Only Love Can Save Me" from Darlingford
"Idaho" from Darlingford
"House on Fire" from Darlingford
CARA LUFT - Rehearsing for BBC Radio 2 "The Bob Harris Show" by Cara Luft
Cara Luft presents "Darlingford" - Promo Video by Cara Luft
Cara Luft - Dallaire - Live Canada Day London 2012 by Cara Luft
Cara Luft - Holding On - Live Canada Day London 2012 by Cara Luft
Charged! Cara Luft live in Calgary by Cara Luft
Darlingford
Darlingford Cara Luft
Producer: Cara Luft
Label: CRS (Continental Record Services), Independent
One Take Only
One Take Only Cara Luft
Released: November 1, 2010
Label: CRS (Continental Record Services)
The Light Fantastic
The Light Fantastic Cara Luft
Producer: Neil Osborne
Label: Black Hen
Tempting the Storm
Tempting the Storm Cara Luft, Cara Luft
Producer: Rick Unruh
Label: Blue Case Tunes
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Rotary Bangalore Whitefield Central invites you to Swaccha Whitefield
Rotary Bangalore Whitefield Central (RBWC) has joined hands with Inorbit Mall–Whitefied to host a unique event named 'Swaccha Whitefield' expo, on 19-20 January 2019 to ensure sustainable and bio-degradable alternatives are available in Whitefield, Bengaluru.
Through this event, RBWC aims to provide a platform for vendors/manufacturers who produce & sell sustainable alternatives to plastic and other non-bio-degradable packaging material in order to reduce the waste going in landfills, and create a cleaner community. Many vendors who produce sustainable and bio-degradable alternatives are invited to put stalls to display their products at Inorbit Mall, Whitefield (which is the Location Partner for the event) from 11 am to 8 pm on 19 and 20 January.
The purpose of Swaccha Whitefield is to build awareness among consumers about the various sustainable and bio-degradable alternatives available to the Whitefielders at their doorstep. RBWC has made efforts to contact all the leading producers across the country and bring them to this event. Apart from the product exhibition, there will be talk-shows by experts in who have made a difference in our environment, drawing competitions on the theme of 'Swaccha Whitefield' and practical & innovative techniques to manage solid waste.
About 10 nearby schools have been invited to send their students to participate in the drawing competition. Additionally, shopkeepers and restaurants who embrace the alternate biodegradable packaging materials will be felicitated. The entire event is expected to as a changemaker event that will help the citizens bring a change in mindset and transform the community into a Clean Community.
Interested parties can contact – Rotarian Manoj Kabre (9845947783) or mail for more details at [email protected]
Date: 03.01.2019 | Source: Rotary Bangalore Whitefield Central


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Q: com.android.build.gradle.internal.model.ApiVersionImpl cannot be cast to java.lang.Integer while migrating AS project to IDEA I needed to migrate from Android Studio to IntelliJ IDEA as I needed to do some other non-Android work in Java. I cloned my project from git and imported it into IDEA; however, I encountered an error with Gradle in the process. I've searched but could not find an answer that fixes my error.
Here is the Event Log
03:39:42 PM All files are up-to-date
03:39:42 PM ClassCastException: com.android.build.gradle.internal.model.ApiVersionImpl cannot be cast to java.lang.Integer: com.android.build.gradle.internal.model.ApiVersionImpl cannot be cast to java.lang.Integer

The settings.gradle (myproject is an example for SO, want to omit the actual name)
include ':myproject'

The build.gradle in the root directory (e.g. /myproject/build.gradle)
buildscript {
    repositories {
        mavenCentral()
    }
    dependencies {
        classpath 'com.android.tools.build:gradle:0.12.+'
    }
}

allprojects {
    repositories {
        mavenCentral()
    }
}

and the other build.gradle (e.g /myproject/myproject/build.gradle)
apply plugin: 'android'

android {
    compileSdkVersion 19
    buildToolsVersion '20'
    defaultConfig {
        minSdkVersion 14
        targetSdkVersion 19
        versionCode 1
        versionName '1.0'
    }

    buildTypes {
        release {
            runProguard false
            proguardFiles getDefaultProguardFile('proguard-android.txt'), 'proguard-rules.txt'
        }
        debug {
            versionNameSuffix "-alpha"
        }
    }
    productFlavors {
    }

    packagingOptions{
        exclude 'META-INF/DEPENDENCIES.text'
        exclude 'META-INF/LICENSE.txt'
        exclude 'META-INF/NOTICE.txt'
    }
}

dependencies {
    compile fileTree(include: ['*.jar'], dir: 'libs')
    compile 'com.readystatesoftware.systembartint:systembartint:1.0.3'
    compile 'commons-validator:commons-validator:1.4.0'
}

I presume it's something pertaining to the Gradle version or incompatibilities between Studio and IDEA but I'm not sure. Would highly appreciate an answer. Thanks.

A: I think it's because your Gradle project is too new for the version of the Android plugin that IntelliJ IDEA ships with.
There are a couple possible workarounds:
You can try to downgrade the version of the Android Gradle plugin in the build file until you hit a version it will work with. This will run into problems if you move back so far that other parts of it are incompatible.  To do that, reduce the version number in the line:
   classpath 'com.android.tools.build:gradle:0.12.+'

However, if you do this, know that this build file won't be compatible with modern releases of Android Studio. There isn't a good workaround to this at the moment.
Another approach would be to try the IntelliJ 14 EAP, which will likely have a later version of the plugin. Be aware that IntelliJ 14 is still in a very active phase of its development cycle, and there are likely to be bugs. Use at your own risk. http://confluence.jetbrains.com/display/IDEADEV/IDEA+14+EAP
Long-winded explanation:
There are many different pieces at work:

*

*Your build file

*The Android plugin for Gradle

*The Android plugin for IntelliJ, which is used both by:

*Android Studio, and

*IntelliJ IDEA

The plugin in #3 is the same plugin for both Android Studio and IntelliJ, but the problem is that it's evolving very quickly, and Android Studio is on a much quicker release schedule, and each release ships with the latest code. IntelliJ IDEA is on a less frequent release schedule, and to be honest, I'm not entirely sure what Android plugin it ships with; I haven't looked at their branching strategy.
Also evolving quickly is the Android plugin for Gradle. Often times, this moves in lockstep with new versions of Android Studio; to support new features we need in Android Studio, users need a newer minimum version of the Gradle plugin, and vice versa -- this is why there have often been forced migrations of the plugin version in the past.
So what's happening is that your build file needs a recent version of the Android Gradle plugin, which needs a recent version of the IntelliJ Android plugin, which is shipping in Studio but not the current release of IJ 13.
Things are settling down, so we hope this will improve in the future. In particular, version 1.0 of the Android Gradle plugin will work across platforms and will be compatible with future releases of all products for a long time, if not forever.

A: You have to use previous version of android tools. Version 0.10.+ works with Idea 13
So just put
classpath 'com.android.tools.build:gradle:0.10.+'

Unfortunately this will not work with Android studio nor Idea 14 EAP, and if you have coworkers working on the same project there is no good solution.
Option is to continue using Idea 13 with android tools 0.10.+ version, or migrate to EAP and/or Android studio and start using 0.11.+ version of android tools. :( NOTE: 0.12.+ will not work with Idea 14 EAP
Or you can try introducing the workaround that we use in the team while this does not stabilize:
In settings.gradle add
boolean fromIdea14 = System.properties["idea.version"]?.toString().equals("14")
org.gradle.api.internal.initialization.DefaultScriptHandler.metaClass.toolsVersion = fromIdea14 ? "0.11.+" : "0.10.+"

Then in build.gradle
buildscript {
  repositories {
    mavenCentral()
  }
  dependencies {
    classpath group: 'com.android.tools.build', name: "gradle", version: getBuildscript().toolsVersion
  }
}

This will work for everyone using Idea 13 and for the guys using 14 EAP or AndroidStudio they should add to Gradle VM arguments -Didea.version=14.
Note: It seams that Idea does not evaluate the script in order to configure android projects by invoking gradle itself so getting other property or env variable will not work  :( The only way is to specify gradle VM argument in settings.

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Q: Is it possible to map Thingsboard configuration files to host file system when running inside Docker? I have Thingsboard installed in Docker in Ubuntu.
The compose file maps 2 volumes to the host system, the data and logs directories, and that works fine.
I wanted to do the same with the conf directory, to be able to modify some configuration and environment variables values in the thingsboard.yml and .conf files, and avoid having to recreate the containers each time I change something.
I've tried do it the same way it is done for the data and log directories in the docker-compose.yml:
> volumes:
> - /ThingsboardDocker/conf:/usr/share/thingsboard/conf

... but it throws this error when creating the containers:
/usr/bin/start-tb.sh: line 25: /usr/share/thingsboard/conf/thingsboard.conf: No such file or directory  mytb_1       | /usr/bin/install-tb.sh: line 45: /usr/share/thingsboard/conf/thingsboard.conf: No such file or directory

For the data and logs directories works fine, but I can't figure out why it doesn't work for the configuration files.
What could be the problem?
Thank you!

A: The item you currently use is bind mount, what I suggest is to use volumes, this could pop up the data in container to a special place on host. A minimal example as next, you could customize it to meet your requirement:
20211008/docker-compose.yaml:
version: "3"

services:
  app:
    image: nginx
    ports:
      - 9000:80
    volumes:
      - export_data:/etc/nginx/conf.d

volumes:
  export_data:

After the container start, e.g. has the name 20211008_app_1, then we could use next to get the path of export_data:
shubuntu1@shubuntu1:~/20211008$ docker inspect 20211008_app_1 | grep export_data
                "20211008_export_data:/etc/nginx/conf.d:rw"
                "Name": "20211008_export_data",
                "Source": "/var/lib/docker/volumes/20211008_export_data/_data",

Here, /var/lib/docker/volumes/20211008_export_data/_data means the host directory which you could find the contents of /etc/nginx/conf.d in container:
On host:
root@shubuntu1:/var/lib/docker/volumes/20211008_export_data/_data# ls
default.conf

In container:
root@shubuntu1:~# docker exec -it 20211008_app_1 ls /etc/nginx/conf.d
default.conf


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Scandinavian interiors are typically white to help keep spaces bright. The use of color is generally kept to furniture to keep the space from feeling completely uniform.
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I am not sure it is Paul, or whether it is the argument style that was popular at the time that Paul wrote – but it at times sounds like Paul is setting out a belief that is contrary to what we know about him. I suspect it is the latter. And it is an argument style that was very Greek in its origins. So it makes sense that Paul would use it in writing to the Greeks in Corinth.
The way Paul sets the case, the Greeks in Corinth would be compelled to accept that truth that Paul is teaching, else they are lost.
And Paul delivers the final piece of his compelling argument. Now I do not have the information at my fingertips, but it seems to me that the Greeks put a great deal of thought and faith into the afterlife. For those not converted to Christianity, they would have the beliefs that we typically think of when thinking about Greek culture. And we know that whatever one's faith may be, cultural beliefs nudge us and color our faith beliefs. And that is not wrong, nor a sin. We know from missionary trips and experiences that we have heard of that Christians around the world access faith through the lens of their culture, translating basic beliefs into an understanding that resonates with them. And I have to admit, Paul is quite adept at accessing and putting into good use the culture lens of the people he speaks/writes to.
The term "first fruits" sort of puzzled me – did it puzzle you beloved reader? What Paul meant was the Christ was the first to die, and then be raised to new life. I am not sure what that says about the called and chosen people of God who had already died. But then, this is addressed to the Greeks. Paul winds up his argument by saying the first fruits – the best and most perfect – had gone before the believers to show them the way to the life after this, eternal life. Which to the Greek lens of understanding is something highly valued. Yes, I really have to admire Paul for using his understanding of Greek thinking to further his preaching and teaching.
Now, beloved reader, how can you use your unique cultural understanding for the preaching and teaching of the Lord God! Shalom!
Seeker: When I was young, I looked up to people who had physical strength, who played sports, who had glamorous careers, who held the spotlight of media attention. But I learned when I came to faith that these things are fleeting and not worthy of pursuit. The famous, the wealthy, the glamorous rise and fall – here today and gone tomorrow.
Seeker: What is fame and fortune that I might seek it? Each person is gifted with talents and abilities. They can be used to build and create a legacy worth remembering; or they can be turned into futile efforts to garner attention. Blessed are they who find satisfaction in the doing and not in the praise of others.
Then I asked myself, with my skills and talents do I seek the accolades of others, or do I hone my skills for giving glory to God?
Seeker: When I seek to honor the Lord with my talents and skills, I am like a tree that stretches out its roots, find nurture and sustenance in grounded faith in the Lord. The winds of change that rise up one person, and bring another – I will never have to fear them.
Seeker: It is tempting to measure my self worth in the eyes of the public and the media. To judge my efforts by the approval of others. It is only when I measure myself against the example and the teachings of the Lord God Jesus Christ that I can know how well I have succeeded or failed.
Seeker: May the Lord search me, and discern what good I have done and what evil I have committed. Then I will seek forgiveness and mercy from the Lord for my wrongdoings, and praise the Lord for the blessings the Divine has given. Then I will use my talents and skills to further the mission of the Lord! Selah!
Season After Pentecost (Proper 27) – The Gospel Passage: What will you provide to the Lord?
Jesus often accused the scribes, Jewish leaders, Pharisees, and Sadducees of hypocrisy. But such people were not, and are not now, just in the time of Jesus. The mismatch of professed faith and lived action is something that has been around since humanity first succumbed to taking advantage of others. Those who demand honor for themselves should be sure they are worthy of the honor. Such a paradox that those who demand respect treat others with little or no respect. Their appearance does not match what they are truly like. Long prayers that reflect no true devotion to the Divine, combined with taking advantage of others who are in position to defend themselves, is a sure way to be condemned. I have little patient for people who live like that. I think the same could be said of Jesus.
Jesus was an avid observer of people. I like that in a Messiah! The widow, who may well have been a victim of the so called religious leaders, balanced her livelihood against the giving to the treasury. And in her wisdom she gave all that she had so that the mission of the synagogue could continue. She did not give because she sought stature but because it was the right thing to do. The rich on the other hand, gave much because it made them look good. The reality was the amount they gave was just a pittance compared to what they had in reserve.
Set this against the early Christian church whose members contributed all they had to those in need so that no one person had more than another, and everyone had what they needed. I suspect much of that attitude and giving started in the lessons such as this that Jesus taught.
The deeper point is that Jesus knew exactly what the widow gave up in giving her little bit. And he also knew exactly how much the rich scribes did not give up. Each person should give according to their means, and how their heart and spirit moves them. Just as important is to make sure the faith you like to make others believe you have matches how you conduct your life. Remember beloved reader, the eyes of the Divine are upon you! Selah!
I am trying something a little bit different this time. In the past few weeks the Old Testament passage and the Psalm passage have been pretty much in-line with each other. So it occurred to me maybe I/we can consider them together rather than several days apart. When it is time for the Psalm passage (usually on a Saturday) I will look at the other Old Testament/Psalm set and see what the possibilities are there.
From what I read in the Easy-to-Read version, Jeremiah's enemies were the people in his own home town, his relatives. We can assume "the tree with its fruit" was Jeremiah, the fruit being the blessing of the Lord in prophesying. Not all prophets are popular, and even less popular in their home town. If the first few verses of the book of Jeremiah we learn that Jeremiah considered himself young, maybe too young to be a prophet for God. But he was called. And trusted himself to the Divine.
One description I read about the book of Jeremiah and the personage of the prophet was that he was a "performance artist" acting out in a literal way the figurative message that the Lord God was giving him. If one would read the book of Jeremiah, it does seem he finds visual ways to make his point. But that type of prophesy could be taken as very "in your face" rather than just the speaking, writing and ranting of words. Like many of the prophets of God who preached salvation and repentance, he needed rescuing from those around him.
"Save me, O God, by your name, and vindicate me by your might.
Is such rescue reserved only for the prophets and preachers of the Lord God? It might appear so at times, because there is so much suffering in our modern world. The time of the biblical prophets is past (so we think) and now the modern Christian is subject to all sorts of trials and tribulations without respite. But if you would talk to the modern Christian, I am thinking that he/she would tell you that the Lord is there, and there is comfort and solace in the Lord's presence that outweighs that the world presses and oppresses onto the believer.
The prayer found in the psalms passage does seem to echo the faith that Jeremiah put into the Lord God who called him. Jeremiah says he was like "a gentle lamb lead to slaughter" because he did not know what it would be like to be a prophet for the Lord God. Do not think, beloved reader, the Divine lets the called and chosen prophets "hang out to dry". The writer of Psalms would not write about something that had NOT happened. And I would not encourage you with false hopes. So if you are called and chosen, answer that call with confidence and courage that nothing will be too great for the Lord God to see you through. Selah!
"From there he set out and went away to the region of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know he was there. Yet he could not escape notice, but a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit immediately heard about him, and she came and bowed down at his feet.
Did you notice, beloved reader, that the gospel writer of the book of Mark said that Jesus did not want anyone to know he was there? It was an area where Gentiles lived, so therefore "unclean" to Jews. But the Jews (meaning the leaders and officials of the temple/synagogue) did not much care for Jesus, his disciples, and their "unclean ways", so Jesus and the disciples journeyed elsewhere. It was not something they specifically wanted spread around but still it seemed to be the plan that Jesus wanted to follow.
The woman who begged for healing for her daughter, therefore, would not typically have benefited from a Jewish missional trip. Hence Jesus' referring to "the children" who should receive the benefits first – "the children" being "good Jews" (but who again were not particularly welcoming of Jesus.) Jesus was not meanly refusing to heal this woman's child; but by separating out the Gentiles from the Jews and yet healing the child proved that it was not the chosen and called people of God who would benefit from the Christ. Sort of a message for those back in the "clean" Jewish areas.
Again, Jesus journeyed off the beaten "Jewish path" visiting a Greece-Roman area that bordered Judea.
It is not surprising the deaf man had an impediment to his speech. I do not know, but I suspect the deafness came as he was growing up or he had some sense of spoken speech but not enough to know how letters and words should sound. That "his tongue was released and he spoke plainly" tells me he slurred his words and could not hear to correct his speech. Many times people who are deaf can learn to speak but their voice is flat and monotone.
It speaks well of the people who brought this man to Jesus and asked for healing for him. Because of his inability to hear and speak well, in the Jewish areas he would have been considered "defective" and ostracized. In the Greek world he was befriended and helped to interact with others. In fact it might have been because of the diligence of his friends that he learned to speak but not speak well. Again, a message to the "clean Jewish" areas.
I want to tell you quite plainly, beloved reader, the title of the reflection/post does not mean to hold back nor pick only certain places and people to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. It means spread the word to whoever wants to hear and to wherever you travel. If Jesus truly was trying to be discriminating about who he healed and where he healed, he would not have journeyed far from home. And the "not telling anyone" about the healing was a subtle way (or maybe not so subtle) of making sure the news spread. Because of one things you can be sure of, Jesus used "Godly wisdom"! May you do so also! Selah!
During his ministry, Jesus always made time to get away, to refresh himself, to pray, and renew his spirit (Spirit?) so that he could be an effective minister (among other things) to the people that came to him. He was teaching is disciples the same thing. Unfortunately it was sometimes very hard to get time away.
It occurs to me, beloved reader, that Jesus needed that time away because his Divine Spirit (now the capital letter!) was housed in a human body. When Jesus ascended to heaven, he no longer used/needed a human body which may be why the aspect of the Triune God named the Holy Spirit could come to earth. I do not mean that the Holy Spirit is just Jesus in a celestial/spectral form. But that the Holy Spirit was a more accessible way and an non-exhaustible way for the Presence of the Lord to be among us. But, back to the story.
I am a working-parent, which means when I get done with my 8 hours (or more) of work day I come home to start another five to six hours of working at home. I often wish at the end of the day I could just come home and not do much more for anyone else except maybe my self. But that is not my life right now. I recognize the need to get away and do all the self-care that I listed that Jesus did. But just like Jesus saw with the "great crowd" I see with my family that they need me. And I have compassion for them, and work on their behalf.
I am not, beloved reader, equating myself with what Jesus did the crowd that were sheep without a sheep. My point is when you are in service to someone else, their needs come first. That is often the case with ministers, preachers etc – and actually in my line of work too, working in the social services field. You see a need and you are drawn to fill it.
Now Jesus knew that his disciples needed rest, a time away from the demands of ministry because he knew he needed it too. Rather than pulling back and being with his disciples, he must have decided to exemplar another aspect of ministry (as I mentioned above) and stepped forward to meet the need.
You know, I am going to go out on a limb here and talk a little bit more about myself and my work. This evening (that is the evening that I wrote this) was a Friday and it had been a long day and an even longer week. Something unexpected came up mid-afternoon, something that needed to be taken care of after the end of my usual work hours. Rather than putting it off on someone else, I volunteered to work extra long to complete the task. And ended up putting in an extra hour of work. I don't heal people, that is heal as Jesus did. But the work I do does heal in a way, in that the person I work with is at a better place than they were before. I say this not to boast on myself, but to show you that being an authentic Christian and working in the field of ministering to people can cause you to work beyond what is normally expected. Jesus did not hold anything back. He gave all that he had and was, up to and including forfeiting his life. We are called to do the same thing. Just something to think about as you end your work week! Selah!


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Джо́натан Па́бло Боттине́лли (; родился 14 сентября 1984 года, Буэнос-Айрес, Аргентина) — аргентинский футболист, защитник клуба «Унион Санта-Фе» и сборной Аргентины.

Клубная карьера
Боттинелли начал профессиональную карьеру в клубе «Сан-Лоренсо». В 2002 году он дебютировал за основной состав в аргентинской Примере. В том же году Джонатан помог клубу завоевать Южноамериканский кубок, а в 2007 году выиграть чемпионат. Летом 2008 года Ботинелли на правах аренды перешёл в итальянскую «Сампдорию». 14 сентября в матче против «Лацио» он дебютировал в итальянской Серии A. 18 декабря в поединке Кубка УЕФА против испанской «Севильи» Джонатан забил свой первый гол за «Сампдорию». Летом 2012 года Боттинелли перешёл в «Ривер Плейт». 10 сентября в матче против «Ньюэллс Олд Бойз» он дебютировал за новую команду. 24 ноября в поединке против «Индепендьенте» Джонатан забил свой первый гол за «Ривер Плейт».

В начале 2014 года Боттинелли был отдан в аренду в чилийский «Универсидад Католика». 1 февраля в матче против «Палестино» он дебютировал в чилийской Примере. 15 февраля в поединке против «Уачипато» Джонатан забил свой первый гол за «Универсидад Католика».

Летом того же года Боттинелли подписал контракт с мексиканским «Леоном». 13 сентября в матче против «Сантос Лагуна» он дебютировал в мексиканской Примере. 1 марта 2015 года в поединке против «Сантос Лагуна» Джонатан забил свой первый гол за «Леон». Летом 2015 года он перешёл в турецкий «Адана Демирспор», но так и не сыграл за клуб. В начале 2016 года Боттинелли перешёл в «Арсенал» из Саранди. 7 февраля в матче против «Колона» он дебютировал за новую команду. 13 сентября в поединке против «Атлетико Тукуман» Джонатан забил свой первый гол за «Арсенал». 12 мая 2017 года в поединке Южноамериканского кубка против перуанского «Хуан Аурич» он отметился забитым мячом. Летом 2017 года Боттинелли перешёл в «Унион Санта-Фе». 29 августа в матче против «Ньюэллс Олд Бойз» он дебютировал за новый клуб. 14 октября в поединке против «Лануса» Джонатан забил свой первый гол за «Унион Санта-Фе».

Международная карьера
В 2003 году в составе молодёжной сборной Аргентины Боттинелли занял четвёртое место на молодёжном чемпионате мира в ОАЭ. В том же году в составе олимпийской сборной Аргентины Джонатан стал победителем Панамериканских игр.

18 апреля 2007 года в товарищеском матче против сборной Чили Ботинелли дебютировал за сборную Аргентины.

Достижения

Командные

 «Сан-Лоренсо»
  Чемпионат Аргентины по футболу — Клаусура 2007
 Обладатель Южноамериканского кубка — 2002

Международные

 Аргентина (до 23)
  Панамериканские игры — 2003

Примечания

Ссылки
 Статистика на soccerway
 Профиль на sports.ru
 Argentine Primera statistics at Fútbol XXI

Футболисты Аргентины
Игроки сборной Аргентины по футболу (до 20 лет)
Игроки олимпийской сборной Аргентины по футболу
Игроки сборной Аргентины по футболу
Игроки ФК «Сан-Лоренсо де Альмагро»
Игроки ФК «Леон»
Игроки ФК «Арсенал» Саранди
Игроки ФК «Ривер Плейт»
Игроки ФК «Универсидад Католика»
Игроки ФК «Сампдория»
Игроки ФК «Унион» Санта-Фе

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I think it's good to enjoy the moment sometimes rather than worry about capturing it. 🙂 My kid photos are often blurry too!
LOL love the last line! I know how hard it is to host a party. Sounds like it was hit!
ZERO PICTURES??? Just kidding, I totally understand. That was why it was amazing to have a photographer for our wedding. I've since decided that every event should have a photographer for just the reason that you described–being in the moment and not living it through the camera lens. I'm so glad that you not only went through the effort but truly threw yourself into it!
I'll check them out! I hardly ever think to make dips but they always seem to be a hit at gatherings.
That's true! These moments are so precious.


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Alpine Sporting Club unveils jersey
ISABELLA GURUNG
GANGTOK: Alpine Sporting Club (ASC), one of the oldest cricket clubs of Sikkim, unveiled their jersey today at a local hotel here.The jersey was unveiled by ASC president T.K. Subba, general secretary BinodAdhikari and captainNileshLamichaney.
ASC is all set to compete in the knockout phase of the two-tier cricket tournament organised by Sikkim Cricket Association (SCA) starting Sunday at Reshithang ground near Gangtok.
The knockout competition having 18 teams is the second phase of the two-tier club cricket competition which was halted in February due to lockdown.
Established in 1995, ASC is one of those clubs that started the club cricket culture in Sikkim. They have participated in various tournaments in within and outside the State.
ASC have also won the Kalu Ram Thirani Trophy (2007-08) and Piranas Trophy (1997, 1998 and 1999).
On the occasion, the club also felicitated former and current members Amos Rai, LakpaChettri, Chewang Lama, NayanBhutia, MukeshLama, NileshLamichaneyand AshishThapa.
Chandigarh rout Sikkim by 131 runs


The lead up to Christmas and certainly Christmas itself is one of my favourite times of year. Aside from the over spending and over consumption of material possessions, I can easily list several reasons why. The frills and frocks of the holiday season is hard for anyone to ignore. Between the trees, tinsel, red velvet, bells, stockings, glitter, ice sculptures, mistletoe, holly and nativity scenes, you simply can't miss it! From the string lighting that brightens up the towns and cities alike, to the magical Christmas markets with mulled wine, apple cider and hot chocolate. From eggnog on ice and cinnamon scented candles, to cosy pubs with wood fires, snow dusted homes, and Christmas carols in every shop. Suddenly, your normal everyday life becomes a winter fairy-tale over night and I'm totally into it. Hello Christmas!
It's been 5 years since I've been home (in Canada) for Christmas. I spent 3 in Australia, 1 in Bali and 1 in England. All of which have been really special for different reasons. But without doubt, I'm due for a traditional Canadian Christmas with my family.
Part of what excites me about going home, is that it will appease my nostalgic craving for the Christmas that I remember from my childhood. After all, my family did Christmas well. Without fail, my parents adhered to a serious of traditions that we all looked forward to every year. On Christmas Eve, we had a 1-hour church service, followed by cheese, wine and snacks at our house. Christmas day, my Mom prepared a full Turkey Dinner that never disappointed. Finally, 'The Annual Cleland Christmas' on Boxing Day, when my entire extended family from my Dad's side get together. I once asked my Dad what he considers to be a simple pleasure in life. He said, 'The boisterous laughter at family gatherings.' If you knew how large my extended family is, you would understand what he meant by boisterous. My Grandfather, who started the tradition, undoubtedly felt the same, as it was written all over his face. He was so proud of his family.
Unsurprisingly, the feeling was contagious and is now shared among all of us – ultimately cementing in the importance of family, and heightening the overall Christmas cheer.
What I've realised, is that my fondness of Christmas goes beyond external pleasantries. The frills and frocks are more like the icing on the cake, rather than the cake itself. Yes, I love watching Home Alone, The Grinch and Love Actually on repeat, I enjoy going sledding, making snow angels and eating pumpkin pie. But more than that, I love the togetherness Christmas brings. People give themselves permission to stop fussing over work, obligations and to do's. Instead, we come into the present moment, soaking up the familiar and oh so sweet feeling of being home with our loved ones. Sure, sometimes there's drama, sometimes there's chaos, but what lies at the core of it (more often than not) is love. That's the special ingredient that makes it all worth your while.


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Huawei S7 Android tablet for year end Australian debut
June 25, 2010 By Sovan Mandal 5 Comments
Chinese networking and telecommunications giant Huawei said they are in the process of launching a tablet PC in Australia towards the end of 2010. The company revealed the 7 inch tablet will run the Google Android OS and claims the tablet's low price point will make it an appealing alternative to the Apple's iPad.
The Huawei S7 tablet was first seen seen at the MWC 2010 and was also showcased at the recently concluded Computex, though if you aren't familiar with it yet, here are the deatils.
The S7 'e-tablet' has a 7 inch 800×480 resolution touchscreen display with a 16:9 ratio though unlike the iPad, the S7 uses a resistive touchscreen display. What this means is that you can use your fingernails or a stylus to make a selection, though on the flip side resistive screens generally aren't as responsive as a capacitive display. The S7 is powered by a 768MHz Qualcomm SnapDragon ARM processor and runs the 2.1 version of Google's Android operating system. Huawei has confirmed the S7 will be upgradeable to the latest 2.2 version of Android though didn't offer a time frame. Being a Google Android device, the Huawei S7 tablet will have access to the more than 70,000 third-party applications available in the Android Market.
Other features of the S7 tablet include a flip-out stand, an integrated 3.2 megapixel camera that can be used for video calls and a scroll wheel. The S7 will be good enough for 720p HD quality video playback as well. Also, much like the Dell Streak 5, the S7 too supports 3G voice as well as data and can double up as a smartphone though its very much unlikely for anyone to hold up a 7 inch tablet up to the face to do the talking, for which a Bluetooth headset will most likely be used.
Speaking at the company's official Australian launch, Global Director of Strategy and Marketing, Victor Xu, said the S7 tablet follows the company's "Smart Device, Simple World" strategy. "Huawei is committed to bringing quality, innovative products that are smart, simple to use and affordable to the Australian market."
Australian pricing and a release date for the Huawei S7 are yet to be revealed and the only thing that we know is that the company is currently in talks with operators and expects to release the tablet through a carrier "before the end of 2010." Dell has already announced its intentions to bring its Streak Android tablet to Australia, but has not revealed a potential release date.
Also, the Huawei S7 tablet not being an 850MHz device, it will not support Telstra's Next G network, meaning it will most likely be released through Optus, or Vodafone Hutchison Australia.
In the meantime, the S7 has already reached other western markets. It in fact is currently up for pre-order at the UK retailer Expansys with the actual delivery within 8 to 10 days and is priced at £299.99.
Keep tuned to this place for more on this as well as the latest tablet pc or e-reader news.
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Publisher Summary: Celebrate the holidays with a brand-new McKettrick tale by beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller.
With his wild heart, Sawyer McKettrick isn't ready to settle down on the Triple M family ranch in Arizona. So he heads to Blue River, Texas, to seek a job as marshal. But in a blinding snowstorm he's injured—and collapses into the arms of a prim and proper lady in calico.
The shirtless, bandaged stranger recuperating in teacher Piper St. James's room behind the schoolhouse says he's a McKettrick, but he looks like an outlaw. As they wait out the storm, the handsome loner has Piper remembering long-ago dreams of marriage and motherhood. But for how long is Sawyer willing to call Blue River home?
As the gray skies clear, Piper's one holiday wish just might bring two lonely hearts together forever.
My Take: Since I'm a hard-core Linda Lael Miller fan, I have wondered what would happen if I didn't like one of her books – but An Outlaw Christmas is another winner. A story set in the 1800's, where a schoolteacher rescues a wounded man, thereby ruining her reputation, but providentially he turns out to be a cousin of her closest friend's husband, and someone with whom she falls in love so the ruined reputation is a moot point.
The book is a tag-along to the modern-day McKettrick stories – McKettrick's Heart, McKettrick's Luck, and McKettrick's Pride. So it's interesting and enjoyable to read about their antecedents. I must be from the south the way I like to connect dots on the family tree.
Ms. Miller simply tells a good story. The sweetness of the characters is not saccharine, but genuine. Piper St. James' fear of losing her job is one indication Ms. Miller understands the times she writes about. We can snort at the ignorance of the townspeople, but the truth is, it could have been catastrophic. The only drawback was the book was too short, but we can always look forward to her next one.
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True WIll vs. Magical Will?
In Book 4: Part 2 Crowley speaks of the Magical Will. This got me to thinking if there is a difference between that and the True Will. Here are my thoughts on it. "Magick is the science and art of causing change to occur in conformity with will." Therefore, the Magical Will would be "the will to causing change to occur in conformity with will." Thus we can consider the Magical Will to be the conscious application (as opposed to the continuous motivation) of the True Will. There ultimately is no difference between these two, save for pedantry, of course, still I thought it might spur some discussion. Thoughts?


INTER MILAN will let Gabriel Barbosa leave in January if the Chelsea and Liverpool target requests a move, the club have confirmed.
The Sun claim both Liverpool and Chelsea are keen on landing Brazilian star Gabriel, nicknamed Gabigol.
The 20-year-old joined Inter this summer in a £26million deal.
But he has played just two games for the club and is yet to score since his move from Santos.
Gabriel's agent has been vocal in his criticism of the Inter set-up, claiming the player is being ignored.
Neither sacked manager Frank de Boer nor current boss Stefano Pioli have been inclined to regularly play the striker.
And Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio has revealed that Gabriel could be available on loan in the New Year.
"Every day I understand something more, he is putting a lot of effort in," he told Italian TV station Premium Sport [Sport Mediaset].
It is said Liverpool could be interested in landing Gabriel on a short-term basis, with Daniel Sturridge still struggling to break into manager Jurgen Klopp's first team.
Sadio Mane will head to the Africa Cup of Nations in January, while Philippe Coutinho is still recovering from an ankle injury.
Chelsea have held talks with Michy Batshuayi about sending him out on loan in January - with West Ham keen - meaning they could have a position available for Gabriel.


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LDAPv3 is specified in a series of IETF Standard Track RFCs as detailed in RFC 4510 The CEDR LDAP schema file defines object classes that our directory server supports; each entry in our directory is defined by an object class. The schema also includes cardinality, syntax, grammar, and a globally unique Object identifier (OID) for the attributes in each object class. The UT Arlington LDAP servers utilize OpenLDAP and the schema is based on best practices developed for higher education, including support for the Internet2 eduPerson specification. The utaPerson object class expands on eduPerson, including attributes specific to UT Arlington.
Changes to the schema are reported to the CEDAR-Announce mailing list.
Is it possible to have some guidance on how to request New Attributes here as well and the general time-line for such requests to be processed?
For the time being, all changes/modifications to the schema should be coordinated via an ITSM request. The turnaround time varies greatly with availability of the source data and general applicability being the primary concerns.


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Performances and Recordings in January 2020
On the 22nd and 23rd of January 2020 Laurie Altman's world premiere of his Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra, commissioned by Christoph Zimper, with the first clarinetist of the Salzburg Symphony orchestra will take place in Vienna. The performance will also be recorded on the 23rd. Laurie Altman will also begin recording a new CD [...]
Italian Premiere of Laurie Altman's "Singularities" for Bb Clarinet and Bass Clarinet
The 9th Festival of the European Clarinet Association in Camerino Italy from August 10-14 will present the Italian Premiere of Laurie Altman's "Singularities" for Bb Clarinet and Bass Clarinet.
Editions Bim To Publish Laurie Altman's Music
Editions Bim, a wonderful publishing house located in Vuarmarens, Switzerland will begin publishing a substantial amount of Laurie Altman's music making it available and more accessible to the general public. Editions Bim will begin with 4 works for Trumpet and Piano, and Altman's brass quintet, "The Colloquists". This will be followed by a large group [...]
An Evening of Classical Music at ZKO-Haus' im Tiefenbrunnen
19 October 2017 - An Evening of Classical Music Featuring: Swiss Composer Laurie Altman and Music and Musicians from his Grammy Nominated CD SONIC MIGRATIONS ON NEOS MUSIC With Performances by: Clipper Erickson: Piano Kuang-Hao Huang: Piano Christoph Zimper: Clarinet Matthias Mueller: Clarinet, SABRE Bass Clarinet Randy Bauer: Piano Andrew Rathbun: Saxophone Laurie Altman: Composer, [...]
Pianist, Clipper Erickson to Highlight the Music of Nathaniel Dett
20 October 2016 ~ Symphony Space in New York City, Pianist, Clipper Erickson will highlight the music of Nathaniel Dett, a sadly underecognized African-American Composer (1882-1943). The program will also feature the New York City Premiere of Laurie Altman's 10 Miniatures, performed by Clipper Erickson.
Laurie Altman's Piano Sonata 7 Performed at Westminster Choir College
8 November 2015 ~ 3pm, Bristol Chapel at Westminster Choir College, featuring Pianist Clipper Erickson performing Laurie Altman's Piano Sonata 7 (Tanzania) as well as other works by other composers.
Temple University Concert featuring World Premiere's of Laurie Altman
2 November 2015 ~ Temple University Concert featuring Clipper Erickson, Piano, and Matthias Mueller, Clarinet and Bass Clarinet performing World Premiere's of Laurie Altman's: Piano Sonata #7 (Tanzania), Through the Cracks, for Clarinet and Piano, and , Sonic Drifts, for Electric Bass Clarinet.
The Manhattan String Quartet Performs Works of Laurie Altman
31 October 2015 ~ Bristol Chapel at 7:30 PM. The Manhattan String Quartet performs three works of Laurie Altman: Shirakawa River Song, Six Fantasies after Schoenberg's Opus 19, and "Brahms Takes" for String Quartet and Bass Clarinet.
David DeBoor Canfield reviews Laurie Altman CDs; Convergence and Divergence
8 June 2015 ~ Fanfare Magazine's David DeBoor Canfield reviewed two of Laurie Altman's CDs; Convergence and Divergence. "Laurie Altman is a superb pianist himself, and better performances of his music herein could hardly be imagined... This disc (Divergence), like the other one wholly dedicated to Altman's work, deserves to be widely heard." See complete Convergence review.
Lynn René Bayley Reviews Laurie Altman CD; Danza, Danza
2 May 2015 ~ Fanfare Magazine's Lynn René Bayley has just reviewed Laurie Altman's CD; Danza, Danza. "This is a most intriguing, intimate, and largely rewarding album, well worth your exploring. I listened to it three times before actually reviewing it, and every time I listened I heard something new!" See complete Fanfare Magazine Danza, Danza review.
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Q: NameError (uninitialized constant) when trying to call method from gem I wanna use harvested gem in one of my models. It's installed (no issues), bundle check says it's ok. It works from rails console but somehow not from model. Any hints?
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Mae Bell Lancaster Dillon
Mae Bell Dillon, born October 3, 1926, received her wings on October 10, 2019. She is of the Baptist Faith. Born to Sherman and Siglee Cantaberry Lancaster in Courtland, AL. She was married to the late George Dillon. She is survived by one son, Delane Lancaster (Linda) of Ripley. Five grandchildren, Paul & Wendy Lancaster of Chicago, IL , Jill Lancaster (Connie) of Jacksonville, FL, Stephanie (Steve) Turner of Ripley and Chris (Cindy) Helton of New Hope, MS. Twelve great grandchildren, Five great, great grandchildren. One brother Charles Lancaster. A special niece, Tammy Wilbanks. A host of nieces , nephews and cousins. She was preceded by her parents, two sisters, Opal Zeeman, Frances Taylor, two brothers K. C. Lancaster and Jay Lancaster. Pallbearers are: Rickey Taylor, Ben Taylor, Jesse Wilbanks, James Wilbanks, Nathan Turner, Cole Helton. Mae Bell had only one son but she was a motherly figure to many in the family. She helped to raise her grandchildren, nieces & nephews. She was a loving grandmother, great grandmother & great great grandmother. Mae Bell was a hard worker all her life. She and her siblings worked in the fields as children. When she was an adult, on the pursuit to provide a better life for her son, Delane, she moved north to Chicago where she worked in the factories and local hospitals. While she was working at Illinois Masonic Hospital she met George Dillon. They fell in love and later married. Mae Bell loved to listen to and sing spiritual Hymns and gospel songs. She was a supporter of The Gospel Survivors. Even while recovering after her stroke, she would often be found caring for and helping out her fellow residents at Diversicare. Her spirit to give to others was an act she continued up until her last days. Condolences for the Dillon family may be left at www.mcbridefuneralhome.com
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Star Trek The Next Generation's Most Outlandish Outfits
Posted by Alyssa Favreau
It can be difficult to design costumes for a science fiction series. Your characters must be wearing something believable, but the outfit also must convey how very alien this new world is. Some shows get it right, but for others, like the Star Trek franchise, there's a long-standing tradition of questionable fashion choices. Whether it's the Barbarella-esque Sexy Alien Girl of the WeekTM on the Original Series, or the Klingon's cabaret biker look in the later shows, fans have come to expect the ridiculous. Star Trek: The Next Generation in particular managed to sneak in some of the best (worst) fashions of them all.
1. Solving daddy issues gladiator-style
When first officer William Riker is offered a promotion on another vessel, his father is sent to brief him on the new position. The only problem is the two left on bad terms fifteen years ago, and haven't spoken since. How do they resolve their differences? By organizing a duel with giant Q-tips in the holodeck, of course. Because nothing says "working through your emotional baggage" like wearing two-tone plastic laser tag armour. (Fun fact: those visors come down and they fight blind.)
This fight is serious business. You can tell by the kicky little Spartan skirt.
Eventually, they each learn something about the other and hug it out, but not before teaching us all an important lesson on sportswear.
2. Gossip Girls
Spaceship sports clothing strikes again! The entire plot of the season three episode "The Price" revolves around Counsellor Deanna Troi's budding relationship with Devinoni Ral, a negotiator who has come aboard the Enterprise to settle a dispute about wormhole rights. Things heat up quickly, and the audience then gets this delightful scene between Deanna and Doctor Beverly Crusher, as the two stretch and giggle about the recent fling.
It's clothes like these that betray the show's late 80s origins. Neither crewmember would look out of place jogging on the spot behind Jane Fonda. They both get bonus points for the sparkly fabric – extra "future-ness!" – and the outfits are made even better by their banter, which features excellent bits of advice like "who needs rational when your toes curl up?"
3. Little Purple Men
First season episode "11001001" features a species of alien called the Bynars who are very technologically advanced, and always work in pairs. (Dual processors, anyone? Okay, that's my only computer joke, don't ask for more.) Star Fleet requests they revamp the Enterprise, and at first everything seems to be on the up and up. In the end, though, the Bynars are actually aboard to highjack the ship, drive it to their home world and download all their computer data – essential to their survival – for safekeeping during a radiation surge. But what really matters in this episode is how wonderfully twinned these aliens are. Also, the outfits are tight and sparkly and wonderful, as are these team uniforms we get treated to earlier in the episode:
I am becoming increasingly worried about the state of 24th century workout clothing.
4. When Irish Eyes are Smiling (you don't notice the hideous outfit)
Raising barns and eyebrows
"Up the Long Ladder" is the story of two human colonies that desperately need Star Fleet's help. The Bringloidi are followers of the 22nd century philosophy of Neo-Transcendentalism and are willingly pre-industrial, but must now leave their home due to solar flare activity. The Mariposans on the other hand are technologically advanced, but suffered severe casualties while colonizing and are now all genetic copies of the five survivors. Because of the long-term cloning, they are suffering from "replicative fading" and will require new DNA to mix up their gene pool.
The two groups predictably help each other out, but not before the audience is treated to a delightfully terrible series of Irish stereotypes. The Bringloidi are folksy, fiery, always drinking, and refuse to leave without their livestock (and the copious amount of hay that is quickly spread out everywhere on the ship). But all this serves only as a backdrop for the most glorious shirt to ever grace the Enterprise.
Feast your eyes, this is a cable-knit crop top. Because there's nothing quite like it when you still want to look good on those cold nights on the farm. I would have loved to be a fly on the wall when the show's wardrobe team was trying to reconcile "Riker's sexy object of interest" and "farmstead matriarch."
5. Wesley Crusher: Awkward Teen
Everyone's least favorite wunderkind Wesley Crusher (played by the wonderful and not at all like his character Wil Wheaton) was introduced as the highly intelligent, highly eager teenage son of Doctor Crusher. He was consistently more resourceful than his Star Fleet-trained elders and was often given precedence over actual officers, taking the helm and going on away missions while he was still pre-pubescent. He was insufferable, and one of his greatest sins was his terrible taste in sweaters.His wardrobe definitely more than contributed to making him the intolerable, know-it-all, little tagalong that he was.
"I have twice as many sleeves because I'm twice as smart as you."
6. Naked Innocent as the Day They Were Born
Though sexy utopias were more of an Original Series staple, TNG episode "Justice" was a strong showing in the "innocent, free-love Eden" category of planets. The crew of the Enterprise, looking for some shore leave, meet the Edo, a people whose childish ebullience translates into a lot of hugging, running, grinning, and rather… public displays of affection.
Believe it or not, this is one of the least NSFW screenshots out there.
The episode's plot barely matters, really, because the most important lesson is that in the Star Trek universe being friendly and carefree apparently translates into not wearing a whole lot of clothing. This entire planet is like a sexy cult, and I'm totally okay with it. Not even the "mediators," the Edo's equivalent of law enforcement, are exempt. Which doesn't exactly lend them an air of authority.
"Are your nipples cold? My nipples are cold."
7. Riker and the 40-minute Nip Slip
Troi is a little overwhelmed.
An investigation into a crashed freighter sends the Enterprise to Angel I, a matriarchal planet that hasn't had contact with Star Fleet in over sixty years. On this world, the women hold all social and political power, and the men are smaller in stature and submissive in nature.
As a show of good faith, Riker dons a traditional male outfit for his meeting with Beata, one of the six elected "mistresses" (I'm not joking, that's her actual title). There's a lot to love here. The Bluetooth-style earring, the asymmetrical deep v-neck, the shiny shiny fabric, the lace-up pants (not pictured: the matching shiny codpiece). It's all marvelous, and the ladies of Angel I go bananas over him, despite the fact that it makes little biological sense for a tall, muscular man to be considered so attractive when their own men have evolved to be short and slight. (Riker, ever the space bro, even refers to finding taller, stronger men attractive as evolutionary progress. Yikes.)
"Let me at that hairy chest."
8. Won't Someone Think of the Children?
One of the major departures for TNG as a series was that this time around the Enterprise had families aboard. With the adults at least, uniforms provided a decent go-to outfit, but apparently every child in the 24th century is forced to wear some sort of variation on a jumpsuit. Aside from the fact that these outfits look ridiculous (is that a crop top overtop of a jumpsuit? Are those spandex overalls!?) these clothes make the list because they are so ludicrously impractical. Do children 300 years from now have iron-clad bladders? It's a good thing the crew's clothes come from a replicator, because washing dozens of soiled onesies would get old.
Oh Wesley, looks like you can't exercise in normal looking clothing either.
9. A Guinan for All Seasons
There's a really lovely anecdote that tells of baby Whoopi Goldberg who, by watching Nichelle Nichols in the Original Series, was inspired to become an actor herself. Years later, she asked to be on TNG and was given a role as Guinan, ship's bartender/superbeing-in-hiding. Guinan is wonderful. She gives the best advice, makes the best drinks, and wears the best outfits that are, without fail, all variations on the "embellished muumuu and stiff, oversized beret" theme.
The colours, fabrics, and accessories could change, but it was always the same Guinan we knew and loved.
We think not having her carry drinks on her hat was a major missed opportunity.
10. Saving the best for last
Where would the show have been if not for Lwaxana Troi? Infinitely less stylish, for starters. As Councilor Troi's mother, Lwaxana would occasionally flit in and out of TNG (and later Deep Space Nine), cause a ruckus, say the best lines, and flirt shamelessly with Captain Picard (don't pretend you wouldn't). Her dresses were always flouncy, sexy, and shiny, and she made every episode she was in brighter. It would be impossible to wrap up this list with anything else but a few more pictures of the lady who stole every scene.
"Is that really what you're wearing?"
Ready for her close up.
"Can I help it that I'm so fabulous?"
*Screenshots courtesy of Trek Core.
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Passengers Stranded in Romania Due to Malfunction
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Holidaymakers from Scotland were stranded in Romania for a week after their flight to Glasgow had to be grounded due to a technical malfunction.
The passengers were all scheduled to fly to Glasgow, but, were forced to wait at the Romanian capital of Bucharest. Their next available Wizz Air flight was scheduled for the following week.
However, some of the passengers were reported to have managed to acquire tickets on rival carriers. The extended delay is said to have caused quite a bit of trouble for some of the passengers. For instance, a Bob Jamieson, aged 70, had experienced problems after running out of insulin to treat his diabetes. He described the situation as being "crazy". The senior from Peebles had flown into Bucharest to attend a wedding.
The sudden cancellation of the Glasgow-bound flight also led to the incoming flight to Bucharest (from Glasgow) being cancelled.
Frustration sets in
The flight was scheduled to depart at 10 PM from Bucharest. However, that did not happen and by 11 PM, passengers began to show signs of frustration. Reports suggest that there was a fair bit of mayhem, especially after the passengers were asked to check out of the airport and check in again, including undergoing a repeat of the security checks.
Jamieson found it annoying that he and the rest of the passengers had to go all the way back to the other side of the airport and repeat the whole process again.
All of this occurred at 1 AM in the morning. It is believed that children were also on the flight and has become very agitated by this hour.
Wizz speaks up
According to a spokesperson from Wizz Air, the flight to Glasgow was cancelled due to a technical issue that required immediate attention. Once this was determined, the passengers were told that the flight was cancelled.
According to Jamieson, the passengers were clueless at first and that they were, without being given proper reasons, asked to head to the Wizz Air desk, where they were handed with boarding passes to another flight to Glasgow, which was scheduled for the next week.
Around 200 passengers were supposed to fly that day.
Passengers were told that hotel rooms would be booked for their stay. However, the air carrier had refused to pay for the rooms at first. However, after some agitation from the passengers, the airline agreed to cover the costs.
Jamieson was provided with his medication after the hotel managed to find a pharmacy that would deliver it. The senior flyer is an insulin-dependent diabetic, which means, without it, he would have likely gone into a coma.
Wizz Airways issued a statement discussing the causes for the sudden flight cancellation. A company spokesperson told the media that only a delay was predicted at first, but, it turned into a cancellation after the situation was thoroughly assessed.
The airline then issued an apology to all the affected flyers for the all the trouble caused.
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Behind The Shot: How A Super-Telephoto View Of The Moon Behind One World Trade Was Taken From 25 Miles Away
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Alyssa Chiampi (@amc811.photos) is full time high school math teacher with a deep love for photography. "Photography has become a passion of mine, and I enjoy photographing cityscapes, landscapes and wildlife. Recently I have become interested in photographing the moon and sun as they rise and set next to different subjects to create dramatic images. By using a telephoto lens, the further you are away from your subject, the bigger the moon and sun look." She captured this shot of the moon behind One World Trade Center building in New York City with her Sony Alpha 7R III and Sony 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G lens. We connected with her to learn more about how she did it – read her story behind the shot below.
We get the inside story how this view of the moon behind One World Trade was taken from 25 miles away by a high-school teacher / photographer with her Sony Alpha 7R III and Sony 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G lens.
My inspiration for the shot was to create a photo showing a large moon behind One World Trade Center in New York City. One World Trade Center stands at 1,776 feet tall, making it the tallest building in the United States, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, and the sixth-tallest in the world. This led me to a small scenic overlook tucked away in the hills of New Jersey called Washington Rock State Park, approximately 25 miles away. By using a telephoto lens and the idea of compression, I knew the moon would appear enormous, almost as large as One World Trade Center. Specifically the diameter of the moon was 1,236 feet which is over two-thirds of the height of One World Trade Center.
This composition of the moon aligning behind One World Trade Center only happens a few times a year, and when it happened in the fall of 2020, the moon was blocked by a layer of clouds and haze just before it reached the center of the World Trade Center. The shot wasn't what I had envisioned so that only meant one thing - search for the next possible date for this alignment. Luckily it was happening again in three months, on January 30, 2021 with a 94% illuminated waning gibbous moon. Living in the Northeast, a clear sky is never a guarantee! And the forecast for this night seemed perfect to capture the shot; it was a cold clear night on the eve of a major winter snowstorm that dumped over a foot of snow in New York City.
Research, Planning & A Little Bit Of Luck
For this shot I used my Sony Alpha 7R III camera with a Sony 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G super-telephoto lens. The 42.4 MP of the Alpha 7R III paired with the high resolution of this lens produced outstanding image quality and being 25 miles away from my subject, I needed as much reach as possible!
These types of moon alignment photos require a fair amount of research, planning and a little bit of luck. I usually start with researching locations that offer vantage points in Google Maps and Google Earth, then check for possible moon alignments by looking at the placement of the moon. Next, I plan the photo using the app PhotoPills. The app tells you the information you need including the exact location of the moon and the height and the diameter of the moon from a specific location.
Camera & Lens Setup
I arrived at the park about an hour before moonrise to secure a spot to shoot from and set up. A rare moonrise like this is sure to draw a crowd, especially around New York City! In order to make sure my shot was in focus, I used a tripod and the Sony RM-SPR1 remote commander to trigger the camera's shutter to avoid camera shake. I used the settings of 0.6-sec, f/8 and ISO 640. The challenge of shooting a scene like this is to find the right combination of settings to balance the bright moving moon over a small dark city 25 miles away.
The dynamic range of the Sony Alpha 7R III definitely allowed me to push the limits and recover a lot of details in the highlights and shadows in post-processing. Once I had my single image I used Lightroom and Photoshop for some basic edits to adjust the light, color, effects and detail of the image. The moon has a slightly distorted look causing it to look elongated with jagged edges from atmospheric refraction, the effect of light traveling through different densities and temperature of air.
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Q: Recursive computation using Piecewise I am trying to create an array using a series of equations using Piecewise. I am stuck in one of them. I am just putting a simplified version of code as below.
I am trying build a table d using variable fd which calculates value using equation
fd[i,j]= Max[s[i]-strike1,0]

using value from another table s based on equation when j = ts + 1.
When I run the function the first time using recursive[5, 4, 5, 10] it gives the right value.
However if I change the parameter and run it a second time e.g. recursive[5, 4, 4, 6], somehow fd is remembering the first iteration.
How can I remove value from previous iteration?
recursive[as_, ts_, ds_, strike1_] :=
 Module[{s, d}, s = Table[i*ds, {i, 0, as + 1}];
  fd[i_, j_] := Piecewise[{{Max[s[[i]] - strike1, 0], j == ts + 1}}];
  d = Table[fd[i, j], {i, 1, as + 2}, {j, 1, ts + 1}];
  Grid[d]
  ]