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Q: Any differences between Lagrange polynomial on Chebyshev points and Chebyshev polynomial? I have to find an approximate continuous function that passes through a number of points. Many have said that the best (for my specific problem) is to use Chebyshev polynomial decomposition. I have another solution and I want to know if there is any real differences in the precision (or  something else) between these two strategies:
1-I can have a Lagrange interpolation polynomial on Chebyshev extrema points.
2-I can have a Chebyshev decomposition on its extrema points.
We know that both of them are polynomials of the same order, both uses the same points, and both polynomials pass exactly through these points. As there is one unique polynomial of such type, is there any differences between these two approximations?


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Rooftop solar is growing; utilities are pushing back
Mark Alvarado
As solar energy becomes more popular, utility companies are seeking reductions to net metering, a system that allows consumers who generate their own electricity to get credit on their electric bill for the energy they produce, according to InsideClimate News.
This means it will take far longer for rooftop solar to pay for itself, making it less attractive to consumers.
More than 1.8 million U.S. households have their own solar power systems, encouraged by state-run incentive programs, falling costs and new businesses selling and installing solar. This is up from less than 138,000 households in 2010 but, as the industry grows, utilities and regulators are pushing back.
Solar growth comes as a part of a push for greener energy production in the U.S. On average, a rooftop system on a house will pay for itself through utility bill savings in fewer than eight years, according to a recent EnergySage report. Reductions to net metering would remove these incentives.
New regulations on net metering came to Indiana in 2017, capping the amount of credit new net metered systems are eligible to receive at full retail rate. This means that systems installed any time after January 1, 2018 will take longer to pay themselves off in savings on energy costs.
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As Venezuela's political and economic crisis deepens under Nicolas Maduro, many nations around the world, including the United States, are demanding the president stand aside and make way for opposition leader Juan Guaido.
Maduro won a new six-year term in May 2018 in what has been viewed as a controversial vote. In January, following mass protests, Guaido declared himself interim president.
US President Donald Trump has said all options are on the table, but would a US-backed change of government in Caracas constitute a coup?
"He has the support, up until now, of the armed forces in, at least, at the higher levels. And he has control of the state institutions," says Golinger. "There are millions of Venezuelans who have supported him and may not be content with the current situation in the country, but don't support, the kind of coup-like situation that is taking place".
"I think that regime changes should be de-stigmatised," says Eli Lake, an American national security and foreign policy columnist for Bloomberg. "The means by which I support regime change in Venezuela is to have a new election under an interim government, and for there to be, you know, a vote and whoever wins should do that," he added.
In this week's Arena Eva Golinger and Eli Lake debate the political crisis in Venezuela.


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Created by eBay themselves, this is the first port of call for a desktop browsing application. It offers a much more pleasing interface that the web version, and all the basic functionality of buying and selling through eBay. It runs through Adobe Air to allow multi-platform support.
One of the most famous eBay listing tools, GarageSale comes with a whole range of advanced features such as well designed themes and listing scheduling. It's great for those who regularly sell on eBay and even offers free image hosting.
NB: A stripped down version of GarageSale is also available for the reduced price of $24.99.
iSale is another well known app, with the latest version pushing integration of video in your listings. A free companion iPhone application is available, and many well designed themes are included to ensure your listings look professional. Thorough scheduling, reporting and automation features are included, but it's the most pricey app in our roundup.
GarageBuy focuses on improving the eBay browsing experience, making searching for and saving items much easier. It's officially endorsed by eBay themselves, and a nice touch is the integration with Growl for notifying you about bids and listing changes.
This is another bidding tool, which features 'sniping' features to let you bid for an item at the last minute automatically. Searching and saving items is easy, and the app has good support for multiple eBay accounts. It's not cheap, however, and a combination of GarageBuy and JBidwatcher (below) may offer better value.
eBay Addict is an OS X Dashboard widget which can track the eBay items you're interested in (after you enter the item ID into the widget). It displays the title, the current price, and the time remaining in the auction. Item status is updated automatically every minute.
Another Dashboard widget, eBay Watcher is more full featured, allowing you to view individual listings, your My eBay tracked items and also perform basic searches. It even has in-built bidding support, and a host of settings and preferences. Not bad for a widget!
This is a Java-based application allowing you to monitor auctions, submit bids, snipe (including 'multi snipes'), and otherwise track your eBay experience. The interface leaves quite a bit to be desired, but on the whole it's a decent free tool.
eBay is a great shopping system, and these applications can help to bring bidding and listing items a little closer to home. Local software provides a number of advantages – great looking themes, automated listings, improved reporting and integration with apps such as Growl.
Some of the better polished tools do require you to fork over a few dollars, but a range of free versions also do the trick (albeit not with quite the same style). I'm sure I've missed a few apps which you use in conjunction with eBay, so feel free to leave any further suggestions in the comments!


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Memo to Jimi Hendrix-A Humanities Experiment
In my Humanities Survey class, we were asked to write a memo to someone from the 20th-21st Century who had advanced the world in the arts, sciences or socially. This was who I chose and what I wrote. It apparently warranted a perfect score. I hope you enjoy.
To: Jimi Hendrix
Gypsy Guitar God
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer
From: Luna Aquarius
Gaming Avatar
Funk Junkie
Subject: Inquiry Regarding the Original Release for the Album Are You Experienced?
In your time, you were considered a pioneer in the Rock and Roll world. You were revered by your peers, even invoking the envy of the likes of Eric Clapton and Pete Townsend. Guitarist from Prince, George Clinton, Kirk Hammett of Metallica, Billy Gibson of ZZ Top and Stevie Ray Vaughn have openly sited you as a major influence.
You introduced musical techniques that were not thought of before or popularized ones not typically used at that time. Your experimental use of the wah-wah pedal, reverb, stereophonic phasing, and amplifier feedback have become mainstream in 21st Century Rock & Roll.
You accomplished all of this before your death at age 27, a mere three years in the mainstream spotlight.
You released your first album in 1967, which is the subject of this memo. Musically, it feels like a psychedelic acid trip. This begs us to wonder if you were high when you wrote/recorded the songs. Yet you have said that you wished you could make love to your music. (Note: eww!) So which is it? Is this album a 40 minute journey through the paisley colored glasses of LSD, or is it a living breathing thing you would prefer over a woman? Is it both?
There is the matter of the songs chosen to be on the album. The UK and North American original releases have 8 of the 11 songs in common. How was it decided that American audiences got to have "Hey Joe", "Purple Haze" and "The Wind Cries Mary" while the Europeans were treated to "Red House", "Can You See Me" and "Remember"? How was it decided that "Stone Free", "51st Anniversary" and "Highway Chile" would not be released on either?
By the mere fact that there are different tracks and a different track order on these releases make the listening experiences…well, different. Is that what you were going for at the time? Is that the answer to the question "Are you experienced?" Was it that you felt that the releases were tailored to the listening styles of the two continents? Was it a record company ploy to sell more albums by making the fans buy the local and import release?
Please respond to all questions presented in this memo no later than the end of time. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
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I noted to my friend as I pulled into traffic, heading back to his hotel, that the Democrats in 2020 would likely have at least a POC vice presidential candidate, one who "looked like him." But the whole POC thing did not sit well. Why, he asked, do Americans want leaders who physically look like them? "Didn't it used to be wrong to judge people by the color of their skin?" he said. "Why is it okay to choosesomeone because they're black but racist to choose someone because they aren't?" I noted that in 2019, a candidate named Richard who graduated from Columbia needed to go around saying "call me Beto" to lighten his whiteness.
Since 1980, the incomes of the very rich (the 1 percent) have grown faster than the economy, about a 400 percent cumulative increase. The upper middle class (the 9.9 percent) kept pace with the economy. The other 90 percent fell behind. Race? You can be confident that the 1 percent are mostly white; likely the 9.9 percent, too. But the other 90 percent of America is every color. Whether your housing is subsidized via a mortgage tax deduction or Section 8, you're still depending on the people in charge to allow you a place to live.
Money, not so much. Since the 9.9 percent have the most (except for the super wealthy at least), they have the most to lose. At their peak in the mid-1980s, the managers and technicians in this group held 35 percent of the nation's wealth. Three decades later, that fell 12 percent, exactly as much as the wealth of the 1 percent rose. A significant redistribution of wealth—upwards—took place following the 2008 market collapse, as bailouts, shorts, repossessions, and new laws helped the top end of the economy at cost to the bottom. What some label hardships are to others business opportunities.
The people at the top are throwing nails off the back of the truck to make sure no one else can catch up with them. There is a strong zero sum element to all this. The goal is to eliminate the competition. They'll have it all when society is down to two classes, the 1 percent and the 99 percent, and at that point we'll all be effectively the same color. The CEO of JP Morgan called it a bifurcated economy. Historians will recognize it as feudalism.


Our heads are still whirling after the announcement of the Xbox One earlier this morning. The event is over, but details are still pouring in. We've got two items to highlight real fast. One good, one bad.
It's a bummer for most people, but understandable when you look at the technology involved. No word on whether select games may be updated as downloads for the future Xbox One. With no new Halo game on the horizon it looks like I'll be keeping my Xbox 360 around.
Now for the good news. Earlier this year the internent went into a frenzy when rumors circulated that the next Xbox would require a constant internet connection to play games. After the Xbox One reveal, Spike TV's Geoff Keighly interviewed Don Mattrick, president of Xbox Live. Don went on the record to say that the Xbox One will not require a constant internet connection to play games. It will only need an connection for internet specific activities, like Xbox Live or SmartGlass. Individual games have the option to require a constant internet connection though, depending on what online features they plan to use.
We'll keep you guys posted on what else we learn.


Two years ago today, President Trump issued an Executive Order to build a wall along our southern border. Many religious leaders spoke out in opposition at the time, and that opposition continues today.
His was not the only voice in the faith community to speak out in opposition to the wall.
Today's executive order announcing plans to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border is a deeply misguided means of addressing the very real challenges facing our immigration system. Instead of myopically prioritizing border security alone, we need immigration policies that holistically fulfill our national security imperatives, meet the needs of employers and workers, and unite and strengthen families.
These actions are expensive, unnecessary and profoundly antithetical to our values of compassion, dignity and justice for all individuals regardless of nationality, religious affiliation or legal status. The biblical witness is clear and unambiguous. Walls are unbiblical. Hospitality is biblical. Denying one's neighbor is unbiblical. Welcoming the stranger is biblical.
Tonight, President Trump addressed the nation to call for funding a border wall that will not work. His address was punctuated by inflammatory rhetoric and inaccurate, fear-based claims that grossly misconstrue the situation at our southern border.
The ineffectiveness of the wall was made obvious on Monday, when 379 immigrants tunneled beneath the steel border wall near San Luis, Arizona. They then surrendered themselves to Border Patrol.
The Interfaith Immigration Coalition, a partnership of faith-based organizations committed to "enacting fair and humane immigration reform," has an on-going campaign to oppose the wall. You can learn more here.


I agree with Jon, but this isn't something individuals should be doing.
(even though it may be repeatedly sent).
when a phone number is unavailable to the sender).
recipient computer without the permission of the owner of that computer.
major part of the law when it comes to criminality.
internet, rather it is a privately owned part of the internet.
Send the message, and there is maybe a 25% chance of it getting through.
to be able to read and understand the message.
is just to allow the recipient to secure their system sooner.
Here are 2 definitions of spam.
recipient to give a disproportionate benefit to the sender."
inappropriate; and unsolicited bulk e-mail."
-- Its unsolicited, but it isn't bulk.
only to those who have explicitly requested them."
wishes to receive such mailings."
escalation letters.  They must not be disruptive in any way.
rather ISPs, DShield, MyNetWatchman and similar organizations.
> regular spam is difficult (but possible is some cases) to prosecute?


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Package sent to East Dunbartonshire MP "malicious" and contained "chemicals"
Published: 11:07 Updated: 11:40 Wednesday 26 April 2017
The contents of a suspicious package sent to East Dunbartonshire MP John Nicolson are "not harmful" police said this morning.
However, they confirmed they are treating yesterday's incident as "malicious".
They are refusing to reveal the contents of the package.
There has been speculation that the package contained only biscuits but Mr Nicolson tweeted around 11.30am today: "Police have told us that the contents were chemicals".
A police spokesperson told the Herald this morning: "The package has been assessed and the contents are not found to be harmful in any way.
"Officers are treating it as malicious and enquiries are continuing."
Officers were called to the SNP MP's constituency office at Townhead around 12.20pm yesterday (Tuesday).
The high street was sealed off for around three hours and the package was taken away for examination by police.
Residents in the tenement building above the office were temporarily evacuated and the road shut to traffic and pedestrians.


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ANNIE WOODS
My Reading Tips
I love YA books more than any other kind of literature and want to share what I read with you, so please go ahead and check out my reading tips here and make sure to give some love to all these amazing books too!
What If It's Us by Becky Albertalli och Adam Silvera
I loved, loved, loved Becky Albertalli's book Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda to pieces and had such high expectations when starting to read this book. It seemed like a dream team with Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera co-writing it and the plot seemed to be right up my ally; two teenage boys meet-cute at the post office in NYC and their efforts of finding each other again because maybe "life really isn't like a Broadway play? But what if it is?". Unfortunately, What If It's Us didn't quite meet my high expectations, but still, it was a very cute, fast-paced read, with a lot of enjoyable New York scenery and pop culture and Broadway references.
The story is told from different POV:s, alternating between Ben and Arthur. Normally, I like this set-up, but here I found a bit unnecessary. I think the main reason why this book was a 4 star and not a 5+ star read for me was that I didn't fully connect with the characters. Arthur was a bit over the top and Ben was always talking himself and Arthur down and reflecting on how Arthur was too short and not being chill, which after a while got a bit annoying. I also missed a bit of chemistry between them too; it wasn't Broadway magic between them, which I had hoped for. I also have to say that I found the ending thoroughly dissatisfying. I just really, really wanted to love this so much more than I did. But that's got more to do with my extremely high expectations than the book, and if I hadn't read anything by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera before, I'm sure I would have loved it without objections. Because, besides these objections, this really is a lovely book.
What If It's Us is a bit softer and sweeter, more quiet somehow, than most YA books, which I liked. It was about Ben and Arthur and their little part of the world, which was enough. I really, really enjoyed the descriptions of the dates all over New York and the pop culture and fanfiction references. And the representation is great, the main characters are a gay Puerto Rican and a gay Jewish with ADHD who is obsessed with the musical Hamilton, yay to that! And even though I would have liked some more swoon-worthy magic between Ben and Arthur, the authors did a great job in describing the insecurity you feel about doing things for the first time (first date, first kiss etc.) in such a realistic and adorable way that it made your heart ache. I also adored the side characters, especially Ben's friend Dylan and his hilarious, awkward "future-wife"-way of jumping way ahead in a relationship. I think Dylan was my favorite character in the book.
Overall, this was a cute and sweet book that is definitely recommend, even if it wasn't exactly what I had hoped for.
Find out more about the book and the authors here: What If It's Us
My reading tips this week is the cute and funny, while also dealing with serious topics, Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli. I binge-read this book since it made me so happy to be back in the wonderful universe of Simon Spier!
So, this book actually focus on Simon's friend Leah Burke, but still it feels a lot like a sequel to my oh so loved Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda. I love Becky Albertalli's writing style, it's so good and addictive! I also love all the diversity in her books, and that we get to see a f/f-romance. But what I loved absolutely most was getting to read about Simon again. I never even realized how much I've missed him and the rest of the characters until I started reading Leah on the Offbeat. Every time Simon appeared, I got this goofy, happy smile all over my face. And Simon and "Blue" (don't want to make any spoilers in case you haven't read Simon vs. yet) were the perfect couple! There were so many cute scenes with them, and Blue's promposal must be the best ever, it was pure literary perfection!
Plot-wise, this book takes place one year after the events following Martin's blackmail of Simon and Simon and "Blue" becoming a couple. To be honest, there isn't that much of a story in this book though, it's mostly focusing on what everyone is up to this year and their plans after graduation (lots and lots of graduation angst!).
I also have to admit that I didn't really connect with Leah. Her character sometimes came off as really mean and selfish and with double-standards. But on the other hand it was so refreshing with her sarcasm and humor and badass attitude and that Becky allowed her to be a totally messy person with all her flaws. There were also some scenes that I found a bit problematic from a queer perspective. And to be honest, the romance felt a bit forced. There were not a lot of cute moments between them, except for the adorable scene in the end, but I want more to really invest in them as a couple.
So a little bit of mixed feelings for the book, but nevertheless it was a good story with a great mix of feel-good, romance and friendship and serious topics like racism, bisexuality, the coming-out struggle, body insecurity and more. But most of all, I loved it for giving me more of Simon and "Blue"! I am so hoping for a next book where we can get to follow Simon and his friends during college too, and all in all, I highly recommend this book.
Find out more about the book and the author here: Becky Albertalli
The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli. is a sweet, happy, and relatable feels-good book.
I loved Becky Albertalli's Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda so much that I wanted to stay in her wonderful universe and read all her other books at once. I really, really liked The Upside too, but not quite as much as Simon vs. Still, The Upside is an amazing character-driven cute and relatable story about sisterhood, family, body image, and first love. And Simon himself does a couple of appearances in this book too! As does Abby and Nick. The crossovers from Simon vs. were so wonderful, it made me so happy and warm at heart, that I could recommend this book for that reason alone! Besides of course the fact that this book in itself is an amazing and touching novel about reaching outside of your comfort zone. And with my favorite literature parents ever!
In brief, the story revolves around 17-year-old Molly Peskin-Suso, She is a bit on the larger side and has never dated or kissed any guy, despite her 26 crushes, since her fear of rejection and low self-esteem keeps her from taking chances in her life. Her twin sister, Cassie, on the other hand is Molly's totally opposite; bold, courageous and popular. She's had many hookups, but not any serious relationships. But in the beginning of the book, Cassie meets her first real girlfriend, Mina, which changes the twin dynamic and in a way pushes Molly to open up a bit more, just in time for crush number 27, Mina's cool hipster friend Will. At the same time however, Molly meets co-worker Reid, who is a Tolkien fan and the kind of guy who wears nerdy t-shirts, but who Molly likes more than expected.
With Molly trying to figure which of the boys she's into and if she should dare to put herself out there and make herself vulnerable, there are some really fun plot twists and realistic teenager situations. Especially the struggle between choosing the boy Molly herself actually likes the most and the one that seems ideal to everyone else. Overall, this book has some of the most realistic portrayals of teenagers I've ever read in a YA book; they drink, they talk about sex, they lie and make stupid decisions, they are selfish and immature and wonderful and adorable and freak out about stuff. What I didn't like so much after a while though was how pushy and selfish Cassie acted when pushing a crush on Molly without caring about her wishes or feelings. There were also times when reading the book that I got a bit annoyed at Molly's indecisiveness. Luckily though, Cassie did end up being nicer and Molly did make a decision (the right one too!) by the end, so the book ended in a funny and fluffy, give-you-all-the-feels kind of read.
What I loved most about this book was the diversity and inclusivity. There's Molly with an underrepresented body type without making excuses for it and with anxiety issues, there's the twin sister who's into girls, they have two moms, Patty and Nadine, and the twins themselves are sperm-donor babies. Patty and Nadine are such a lovely couple and amazing mothers (seriously, I'd love for them to adopt me…) and their wedding was one of the best things in the book. I really loved all of the family dynamic in this book, it felt so real and warm.
All in all, this is a wonderful book! Even though I didn't love it as much as Simon vs. it's a sweet, relatable, fast-paced and touching book, with awesome characters and dynamics, that I highly recommend.
Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
I am so in love with this book, I can't even put it into words! Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli is one of my all-time favorite books ever! My first feeling when I finished it was that I wanted to turn back to the first page and reread it all again right away. Now I need to read everything that Becky Albertalli writes, I don't ever want to leave her wonderful universe.
This is such a beautiful addictive love story, it's so honest and real and full of diversity, charm and feelings. I can't put into words how much I love this book, I am completely blown away! From the very first page, the story just pulled me in and I could not put it down. I read it feverishly and finished it in one sitting, immediately wanting to go right back at re-read it all again!
I love everything about this book; the story, the characters, the beginning, the ending, the writing style, the humor, the emotions, the… everything!
The story is so charming and sweet and just pulls you in. In brief, it's about sixteen-year-old Simon who has not yet come out as gay, but is trying to figure out how and when to tell his secret without the big drama.
"Sometimes it seems like everybody knows who I am except me."
Instead, he shares his thoughts and feelings with his email friend "Blue". The relationship with Blue grows more and more serious, and Simon soon wishes to know his real identity. But when the emails falls into the wrong hands, Simon gets blackmailed by his class mate Martin to fix him up with Simon's friend Abby, and Simon's life starts to get even more complicated.
The way Becky Albertalli writes is simply amazing. This is such a fast read, I felt like I was flying through this book (even though I tried to slow down, not ever wanting it to end). I loved the way you got to know Simon and Blue via their email correspondence and I also really enjoyed the mystery element of trying to figure out Blue's real identity (even though I have to admit I kind of guessed at an early stage…).
And the characters, Simon, Blue, Abby, Leah and all the others, I don't even know where to start… These characters are what made the story! I adored every single one of them as the story unfolded. Simon is quirky and sweet and has so much humor, sarcasm and sassiness you just love him immediately. And his friends were so amazing; sweet, fun and supportive. I also have to say something about his parents. The way Becky Albertalli portrayed them was so refreshing, that she allowed them to be both supportive and flawed, that their need to make a big deal out of something and be super-supportive and open-minded actually was the thing that kept Simon from coming out to them.
About 'coming out', Becky Albertalli really nails it when she makes Simon turn this around and say things like
"I actually hate when people say that [they feel secure in their masculinity]. I mean, I feel secure in my masculinity, too. Being secure in your masculinity isn't the same as being straight"
"Don't you think everyone should have to come out? Why is straight the default?"
I could go on forever about how wonderful and amazing this book is, but all I really want to say is… READ IT! Just writing and thinking about it now brings on a big smile all over my face and makes me want to pick it up and re-read it right away.
Also, I so much want to eat Oreo now...
Find out more about Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda and the author here: Becky Albertalli
Hi! I'm Annie, a Swedish bookworm, YA addict and coffee lover, who writes romantic YA books in English. I'm the author of the Angelheart Saga series (First Came Forever and Forever Disguised).
I love YA books and want to share what I read with you too, so check out my reading tips here!
Below you can find the reviews per author as well.
Abdi Nazemian
Alexandra Christo
Alwyn Hamilton
Amy Engel
Amy Harmon
Amy S. Foster
André Aciman
Ashley Woodfolk
Audrey Coulthurst
C.S. Pacat
Elizabeth Corr
Emily M. Danforth
Haley Rhoades
Jandy Nelson
Jenna Evans Welch
Jennifer Gilmore
Jennifer Niven
Jenny Downham
Joey Paul
Katharine Corr
K.M. Shea
Laurie Frankel
Leylah Attar
M.C. Frank
Meredith Russo
Mila Gray
Pearl Khatri
Rachael Lippincott
Rachel Hawkins
Rosemary Danielis
Ruta Sepetys
Stephenie Meyers
Tahereh Mafi


The first African medical marijuana dispensary has opened in Durban, South Africa. And while medical marijuana has yet to be legalized there, personal cannabis use is non-punishable.
As of right now, the dispensary is only selling cannabis products without THC. Kirithi Thaver says they have been getting calls from all over the country about medical marijuana. As of right now, the dispensary houses a traditional South African healer, but they hope to also have a physician and chiropractor on site soon.
"[We want to] break the stigma on cannabis, to showcase that cannabis can be used effectively to treat a number of conditions and to integrate medical professionals as well as traditional healers to allow the whole of South Africa a holistic approach to health care," Thaver told Al Jazeera.
Thaver hopes that South Africa will soon follow the example of other African countries who have begun to implement medical marijuana programs.


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Q: Tkinter entry widget execution So I made a simple program however it doesn't seem to work
my code is:
e = Entry(root, font = 20,borderwidth=5)

e.grid(row=1)

def capture(event):
    print(e.get())

e.bind("<Key>", capture)

However the first time I enter something in the box, all I get is an empty string.

A: As @Art stated:
You can use "<KeyRelease>", e.bind("<Key>", lambda event: e.after(1, capture, event))" or simply Use StringVar()
from tkinter import *
root=Tk()
e = Entry(root, font = 20,borderwidth=5)
e.grid(row=1)
def capture(event):
    print(e.get())
e.bind("<Key>", lambda event: e.after(1, capture, event))
root.mainloop()

Or you can use a StringVar()
from tkinter import *
root=Tk()
s=StringVar()
e = Entry(root,textvariable=s, font = 20,borderwidth=5)
e.grid(row=1)
def capture(*args):
    print(s.get())
s.trace("w",capture)
root.mainloop()

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How to make Animoji Karaoke?
Are you also one of those who spent $1000 on buying an iPhone X? After mastering all other features and utilities, it's time to master the Animoji Karaoke. It would be a real fun making an Animoji karaoke and sending it over to your family and friends.
An Animoji present in the iPhone X enables you to use different fun animations, which includes unicorn, robot and poop emoji as well. You can use one of them to make them doing talks and mimic your facial expressions. Using them and making the Animoji karaoke is a really simple and easy thing.
How to make a Karaoke?
You would have seen a lot of videos about how to create an Animoji karaoke from your iPhone X. Even Apple has released some really good videos, which guides you how to lip-sync your voice or a song with the Apple Animoji characters. By recording everything in an iMassage is the best and the quickest way to make it. You would be provided with only 10 seconds to do so. But doing lip-syncing using this method will allow you to switch between the Animoji after the lip-syncing. So, you could see which of these Animoji is performing better on your voice clip.


SOLD!! Great bow hunting tract! This property is mostly pine plantation with hardwoods and large pines near the back with ephemeral stream areas. Only about 7 miles to Lincolnton, Georgia and about 20 minutes to the boat launch at the Amity Recreation Area! The mid-rotation pine stand can be thinned now for immediate timber income, and allow for the installation of food plots and additional trails. Call now for a tour!


waff's Training Grant for Vienna-based companies provides funding that enables you to invest in training your employees. It complements the training grant for employees offered by the Vienna Public Employment Service (AMS Wien).
Companies that have a site in Vienna and provide training for their employees. Employees must be employed by the company in a role that is subject to full compulsory social insurance and must work in Vienna.
In addition, grants are available for German courses for employers in companies with a maximum of 10 employees.
How much does the grant cover?
The grant covers 50% of the course costs up to a maximum of €1,000. The maximum grant amounts can be applied for over a period of one calendar year – either all at once or in several instalments. The maximum funding that a company can receive is €20,000 per year.
Funding covers the education and training costs, including examination fees (but excluding travel, food and accommodation expenses), charged by external training institutes or trainers.
Before the training programme starts, submit your grant application – including the Declaration of Commitment (Verpflichtungserklärung) and De Minimis Declaration (De-minimis-Erklärung) – to waff. If you apply for a grant for an apprenticeship or equivalent qualification, you must also fill in the Training Plan (Ausbildungsplan) form in addition to the grant application.
Exceptional admission to the final apprenticeship examination is regulated in Section 23 para. 5 of the Vocational Training Act (Berufsausbildungsgesetz). Evidence of the knowledge and skills required for apprenticeship of the trade you have selected must be presented to the apprenticeship office. These may have been acquired by sufficiently long, trade-specific on-the-job training, by other practical activity, or by attending relevant courses, for an appropriate length of time. These periods may also be added together. However, a period of at least half the apprenticeship period of the relevant apprenticeship trade is required. For further information, please contact the apprenticeship office at the Vienna Economic Chamber (Wirtschaftskammer Wien), which can also be reached by phone on 01 514 50 2011.
Employees who would like to complete an apprenticeship can receive information and advice at the waff Careers and Further Education Advisory Centre. Our advisers would also be happy to visit your company and advise your staff in-house.
One of the grants available for other members of staff is the training grant for employees provided by the Vienna Public Employment Service (AMS Wien). Information about the AMS grant can be obtained from the Vienna Public Employment Service, which can be reached by phone on 05 09 04 940.


The Condominium Association has retained First Service Residential to serve as the property manager for the community. Their office is located at 3102 Oak Lawn Ave. # 202, Dallas, TX 75219. Their phone number is 877-378-2388.
The role of the association manager is to handle all the daily administrative functions of the Association, which include the collection of dues, fielding of communications and inquiries and working with the Board of the Condominium Association to ensure timely and effective management of the community.
Association dues are payable in full at the 1st of each month. To pay online, please visit https://fsresidential.com/texas/home. Click on "Make a Payment." Contact: Pay Lease support Team at 866-727-5327 or email them at support@paylease.com.
FirstService Residential may be reached either by phone or through our website contact form below.
Note: There are no onsite management or association office hours.


As I near the end of my very first cable-knitting project, I'm not sure why I waited so long to give this technique a try. I guess I thought something so pretty would be more complicated!
If you're new to cables, too, or just looking for a beautiful project, Angela Dickson's Braid Station is a perfect place to start! The one-skein scarf pattern features a center braid cable with basic twisting cables on either side. Angela designed it with Berroco Ultra Alpaca in mind because "it has a great feel and comes in such a variety of colours." It's also sure to keep you warm throughout the winter!
How did you come up with this pattern?
It was designed as a project to teach cables to my students at Valley Yarn. I wanted to show how easily variations in the cable can be made and to offer a simple, one-skein project.
It was a chartreuse, fitted sweater with a peplum and slightly puffed short-sleeves that I knit about 10 years ago. It was one of my more ambitious projects and it took ages. I didn't know a lot about gauge and fit at that time, and when the sweater was finished it was huge (and huge puffed sleeves are very different from slightly puffed sleeves)! Because it was so much work, there was no way I was frogging it, so I decided to try to felt/shrink it, thinking that the style would really lend itself to a thicker fabric. Instead, it shrunk to the opposite extreme, again unwearable, and I stood in front of the dryer in shock holding my tiny sweater. Lesson learned.
What's your favorite things about knitting?
My favorite thing about knitting is the meditative repetition. I love the challenges of intricate patterns and working out the numbers of a new design, but sometimes a few inches of stockinette is always a welcome break.
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Founded April 24th 1991, Formons Une Famille has helped thousands of people create families by bringing children into their lives. Attentiveness, availability and a deep love for children are Formons Une Famille's guiding principles. An efficient organisation, that has built its reputation on integrity, Formons Une Famille takes great joy in helping to bring about that magical and decisive encounter between a child and his or her parents.
Formons une Famille is a non profit organisation, accredited by the Quebec government. Formons Une Famille follows the code of ethics adopted by the Secrétariat à l'adoption internationale (Quebec Adoption Bureau) and other adoption agencies. Our organisation also acts in respect with the Hague Convention which governs international adoption world wide.
Our mission, our vision
Formons une Famille is a volunteer organisation whose mission is :
As an international adoption agency recognised by the provincial government, to facilitate the adoption of abandoned children and therefore providing them with a family;
To relieve children of poverty and better the living conditions of children living in orphanages abroad;
In order to help the children and give them access to a better education, to facilitate international aid and assistance through financial, technical and professional assistance.
Our role is to accompany adoptive parents in their project to adopt children internationally, to respect the laws, rules and regulations of foreign countries as well as those of Canada and Quebec. Formons une Famille informs adoptive parents as precisely as possible, thus encouraging mutual co-operation, confidence and straightforwardness.
Société Formons une Famille offers a wide range of services for each country for which it is accredited:
Sponsoring adoptive parents and assistance in preparing the adoption application.
Our organisation also offers personalised services to each adoptive family. Each family is matched to a resource person for the duration of the adoption project. This resource person is a volunteer who has adopted in the same country, he or she will be your guide, your counsellor as well as share his/her experience with you. This person is matched to you as soon as you register with our organisation and will guide you through the preparation of your adoption dossier, accompany you during the waiting period and follow up on the post adoption procedures to be completed.
Information sessions for adoptive parents
In pre adoption services, we offer information sessions on adoption for the various countries. The contents of each session is detailed in the section "Information Sessions".Moreover, during the waiting period, parents have access to conferences on general subjects of interest (the arrival of the child, the caring for your child, children's health and what to expect, attachment issues, etc…) as well as more precise information on the country you have chosen (what to pack for your trip, usual itinerary of travel, the local culture, what to do / what not to do, etc…). These conferences are offered to all adoptive parents on invitation.
Choosing notary and translation services (if necessary)
In order to minimize the cost of the adoption process and to ensure dossiers meet each country's specific requirements, our organisation also offers professional services including the following: personalized coaching to prepare your adoption dossier, notarization services, translation services if applicable, travel planning, etc.
Transmitting your adoption file to the concerned authorities
Our organisation makes sure that the adoption application of future parents is transmitted to the proper authorities of the country of origin of the child and according to their specific recommendations. Our organisation decides on the best means of transmitting the applications to ensure proper processing.
Before each international departure, adoptive families are invited to meet our volunteers who will explain in detail the adoption and immigration procedures to be finalized in the country of origin, as well as receive detailed information on the planned itinerary of travel (when applicable, as some countries require more planning than others).
In the country of origin of the child, we also offer, in most countries, services of a guide who will accompany you through all of the procedures, whether you travel in a group or on an individual basis. Our guides inform you and help you through the necessary administrative procedures concerning the adoption as well as the procedures needed to obtain the child's visa to enter Canada. These formalities vary from one country to another.
Post adoption services
Among the post adoption activities, our organisation can refer adopters, if needed, to the specialised professional resources in their area (doctors, social workers, community services, psychologists). Furthermore, our resource persons and volunteers are always available to assist adoptive parents and coach them in their new parental roles.
Finally, our team of volunteers takes the time to organise social activities for adoptive parents and parents on our waiting lists. A yearly gathering allows families who have recently adopted to exchange with waiting families, as well as facilitate gatherings for families having travelled together in the past. For more details, please consult the section "Post adoption and events" of this website.
Formons Une Famille has helped thousands of people create families by bringing children into their lives. Attentiveness, availability and a deep love for children are Formons Une Famille's guiding principles. An efficient organisation, that has built its reputation on integrity, Formons Une Famille takes great joy in helping to bring about that magical and decisive encounter between a child and his or her parents.
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Heavier curtains, quicker showers and slow cooking: the top ways people are trying to save on their energy costs
New research from Go.Compare reveals the measures people are taking to try and save on their energy bills at home
Go.Compare Energy has released new research which reveals the extent to which people are trying to minimise their energy usage around the home.
The survey took place in November, asked more than 2000 people what, if anything, they are doing to try and save on energy costs in their day-to-day lives.
Only 6% of people that took part said they hadn't made any changes to their routines in light of the increased cost of gas and electricity.
The research revealed the top ways Brits are trying to use less energy, included turning off lights (63%) when they leave a room, putting the heating on less (54%) and turning off appliances that aren't being used (51%).
Overall, the top ten ways people are trying to save on their energy costs around the home were:
Turning off lights when they leave the room
Putting the heating on less
Turning off appliances when they're not being used / in standby mode
Not filling the kettle to the top
Washing clothes on a lower heat setting
Having quicker showers
Heating certain rooms and not others
Changing light bulbs to LED bulbs
Using a slow cooker instead of the oven
No longer using the tumble dryer
Other measures people said they are taking to cut back on energy bills included showering at the office (5%) and fitting heavier curtains (10%).
Gareth Kloet, of Go.Compare Energy, said on the survey: "This research just goes to show how the impact of increasing energy costs has infiltrated almost every household across the UK. And now we are in the colder months, it's getting much harder to avoid putting the heating or lights on, so frustratingly, it's even more difficult to keep the bills down.
"We know that the energy crisis has gone past simple energy saving measures but with only so much control over the situation, it's understandable that people are trying to take matters into their own hands - and homes. No one wants to be paying more than they need to for energy, and we all are. So, the only options open to us are to use appliances less and try to minimise costs where we can.
"While it's good news that the energy price guarantee will remain in place until April 2023 at the current rate of £2500, bill payers have to remember that this could then increase to around £3000, as announced in the Autumn budget – a potential further 20% increase. With this in mind, householders need to do all they can now to mitigate that increase, with measures such as good budgeting, increasing direct debits (if they can afford to) and continuing to make more energy efficiencies around the home," Gareth added.
Go.Compare has developed an energy calculator which allows you to look at how long you use various appliances in the home and how much this could ultimately cost. This can be found here: https://www.gocompare.com/gas-and-electricity/guide/energy-calculator/.
For some further guidance on how to save energy, you can also visit here: https://www.gocompare.com/gas-and-electricity/guide/energy-saving-tips/.
*1On 4th-7th November 2022, 2077 randomly selected Great British adults was executed by Maru/Blue. For comparison purposes, a probability sample of this size has an estimated margin of error (which measures sampling variability) of +/- 2.1%. The results have been weighted by age, gender, region and social grade to match the population, according to Census data. This is to ensure the sample is representative of the entire adult population of Great Britain. Discrepancies in or between totals are due to rounding.
**https://electricityplans.com/kwh-kilowatt-hour-can-power/ Average 50inch LED television uses around 0.016kWh of energy, 0.016 X 1,400 hours = 22.4kWh. 1400hours/24 = 58.3 days.
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Dubai: Requests for visa cancellation and payment of delayed wages were the most common labour complaints received by Temporary Employment Conditions Control Section of Dubai Police's Human Rights Department.
In 2015, the section received 1,259 complaints — 192 group complaints and 1,067 individual complaints.
Of these, 461 were requests for visa cancellation, 323 were about late wages, 150 pertained to retrieving documents, 58 about arbitrary or abusive actions, 19 about bad treatment, another 19 about salary deductions, three about transfer of sponsorship, in addition to 226 other grievances.
Brigadier Mohammad Abdullah Al Murr, Director of the police's Human Rights Department, said the UAE is keen on ensuring everyone's human rights, without discrimination based on religion, nationality, race or social status.
The country is especially keen on the right of labourers, as they form a large section of the country's residents, he said.
The department has resolved nearly 80 per cent of the valid complaints received annually, over the past three years.
The department carries out campaigns and awareness programmes, in multiple languages, among workers about their rights and how they can make nsure their employers do not exploit them.
Lt Colonel Saeed Rashid Al Helli, Head of Temporary Employment Conditions Control Section, said in 2015, the section was able to arrange payment of more than Dh58 million in delayed wages to labourers.
People can contact the department on its hotline 8005005, through email, by calling the operations room (999 for emergencies and 901 for non-emergencies), through the Dubai Police app and website or by visiting the department personally.
He said the 24/7 hotline had received 927 complaints.
The section carried out 1,400 labour camp inspections in 2015, to ensure that the living conditions in accommodation units are up to standards.
"Hundred per cent of companies in Dubai are adhering to the legal standards for labour accommodation now," he said. However, seven companies were notified that they would be reinspected and five companies were reported to the Dubai Municipality.
The inspections are carried out between 1pm and 8pm when labourers are at their accommodation units usually, so that the officials could speak to them and elicit their concerns.


Enjoying some late night Thai 'tapas' at Boda in Portland.
Good pizza at Mike Isabella's Graffiato.
Roasted potatoes and Caesar salad were also tasty but the roasted brussels sprouts were a bit sweet for me.
Enjoyed a classic Philly cheesesteak at Shorty's on 9th Avenue.


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Intel Delivers Mixed Q3 Results & Guidance; Shares Fall 9% After-Hours
Sheryl Sheth
Global technology giant Intel Corporation (INTC) delivered weaker-than-expected revenue driven largely by chip shortages. The company plans to invest heavily in building new chip factories and expanding its foundry services business.
Moreover, Intel CFO George Davis announced his retirement effective May 2022, saying that he will continue to serve in his role until Intel finds a suitable successor. Following the news, shares of the world's largest semiconductor chip maker fell 8.8% in the extended trading session on October 21.
The company reported adjusted revenue of $18.1 billion (excluding the NAND memory business, which is subject to a pending sale), an increase of 5% compared to the prior-year quarter, but failed to meet the consensus estimate of $18.24 billion.
On a positive note, Intel's earnings stood at $1.71 per share, up 59% year-over-year, and meaningfully beat analyst estimates of $1.11 per share.
Intel's Q3 revenue was impacted by lower notebook sales in its Client Computing Group (CCG) due to the global chip shortage, while demand was strong in its Data Center Group (DCG) and Internet of Things Group (IOTG) segments. (See Insiders' Hot Stocks on TipRanks)
Commenting on the results, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said, "We broke ground on new fabs, shared our accelerated path to regain process performance leadership, and unveiled our most dramatic architectural innovations in a decade. We also announced major customer wins across every part of our business."
Gelsinger concluded, "We are still in the early stages of our journey, but I see the enormous opportunity ahead, and I couldn't be prouder of the progress we are making towards that opportunity."
Further, Intel projects Q4 adjusted revenue of about $18.3 billion versus the consensus estimate of $18.25 billion. Earnings are expected to be approximately $0.90 per share, lower than consensus forecasts of $1.01 per share.
Based on the current economic environment and continued business momentum, Intel raised its full-year Fiscal 2021 earnings guidance to $5.28 per share, and adjusted revenue is forecast to be approximately 73.5 billion.
In response to Intel's disappointing performance, Mizuho Securities analyst Vijay Rakesh downgraded the stock to a Hold rating from a Buy and also lowered his price target to $55 (1.8% downside potential) from $70.
Rakesh said, "We have been positive on INTC's ability to return to executing on its technology roadmap with new management. However, we now believe INTC's capital intensive Foundry shift adds uncertainty to its likelihood of catching up to leading-edge by executing on its core PC/Server roadmap, and believe the gross margins (GM) reset to 51-53% (current 56%) over 2-3 years could be difficult to recover."
Additionally, the analyst believes that Intel's 10 – 12% top-line CAGR target is too optimistic given its recent historical CAGR of around 3%. Also, the analyst notes that though Intel is a leader in the PC market, its Data Center group is currently not strong enough to catch up to AMD.
Overall, the stock has a Hold consensus rating based on 5 Buys, 10 Holds, and 6 Sells. The average Intel price target of $58.25 implies 4% upside potential to current levels. Shares have gained 3.9% over the past year.
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The Jurassic Sandman and Robin want to give a high four (dogs have 4 toes) shout out to the tan bloodhound - turned half-marathoner - Ludivine in Alabama. Way to go hound dog!
Ludivine, joined the runners at the start line of the 13.1 mile race by accident and ran the whole distance. Best of all, she finished 7th overall, and was the first place 'female' finisher! If she had been a border collie all of the runners would have finished together.
According to runners in the lead pack, Ludivine stopped during the race to sniff roadkill, play with another dog and romp in a field with the mules and cows before rejoining the race.
As a distance runner myself, its both heartening (and disheartening) to see a fellow 'competitor' perform so well with all 'those' distractions!
PS: Race organizers have decided to rename the race "The Hound Dog Half'. Go hound dogs!
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Trying to set off explosions upon particle impact seems daunting with all the particle geometry flying around, but it need not be so. The initial thought is how to manually place every explosion when a particle hits. This can be done quite simply using particle spawn.The geometry that is to receive the barrage of impacts needs to have a UDeflector spacewarp assigned to it with a bounce value of 0. This therefore ensures that when any particle (weapon) impacts, they do not pass through or bounce off it. This also enables us to key off the explosion using particle spawn in the SuperSpray particle system.
After creating geometry for the explosion (normally a plane, but any geometry will do if it displays an animated map nicely), bind the UDeflector spacewarp to the particle system. Make instanced geometry (this has to be else particle spawn will not work) as the particle type, and choose the weapon geometry.
Under the Particle Spawn rollout, check on Spawn on Collision and increase the Multiplier value to about 3. Add a lifespan value of about 20 (this is an amendment of the initial particle's life, which should be set to a higher value) and pick the explosion geometry for the Object Mutation Queue. All this means that when the particle strikes a deflector that it is bound to (namely the geometry to receive the impacts), it amends the particle shape from the missile / laser to the explosion geometry, and keeps it stationary in the place where the impact occured.
The next step is to amend the material for the explosion. The main problem is that simply checking on Animation Offset Keying does not have the desired effect as it is a material that is the animation source, which uses global time; ie the animation will key off from frame 0.
As most stock explosion animations play only once then fades out, we need to create a looping explosion that has the mostly the same luminace throughout. Create this in a post application (or Video Post) by staggering three copies of the same animation, using an additive compositor as the transitions, and only rendering out the timeframe of the middle (second) copy, therefore resulting in a seamlessly looping anim. Assign this with 100% self-illuminace to the diffuse and opacity slots, or amend the levels of a copy of the anim slightly to make it more opaque to the explosion geometry. Assign the instanced materials to the particle system by checking on Instanced Geometry in Mat'l Mapping and Source and click on the Get Material From: button.
A quick test render should show the particles emitting, striking the target geometry and the particle type changing from the weapon geometry to the explosion geometry. To test fully, animate the position of the particle emitter over a number of frames to generate explosions in more than once place. Once tested, you will notice that the particles just appear and disappear (or even stay on). Set the fade for value to the same value as in the Lifespan Value Queue.
Another test render shows that everything should be well, but it all looks the same. One way to fix this is to have clones of the same particle system with amended seeds and explosion animations. Additionally, create clones of the particle system(s) (with no multiplier value in the particle spawn rollout) and create an impact bitmap to display an impact mark where the particles strike the target. Also, with more particle clones, create debris when the weapon hits. Finally, add a touch of blur and a glow or two. This should add more chaos and effect to the scene.
By adding additional particle system, smoke, debris, sparks and impact scorch marks can be easily overlaid.
Assign glows and motion blur to the scene elements to add a touch more realism and to hide any imperfections in the repeating explosion animation.
Initially published: 3D World magazine, Issue 7, Xmas 2000.
Copyright © Pete Draper, December 2000. Reproduction without permission prohibited.


Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures. Explore randomly generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles. Play in Creative Mode with unlimited resources or mine deep in Survival Mode, crafting weapons and armor to fend off dangerous mobs. Craft, create, and explore alone, or with friends on mobile devices or Windows 10. Minecraft: Pocket Edition servers are in early development stage and may be unstable.


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The Ultimate Interrail Itinerary: 41 Pit Stops Across Europe
Rich Francis
For more than 45 years, the Interrail pass has been whisking travelers around Europe. From Paris to Porto, Lisbon to Latvia, Berlin to Bulgaria, it now covers a vast network of rail lines and connections between the Black Sea, the Baltic, and the Atlantic Ocean. Some links are nifty high-speed whizzers out of the future. Others are rickety 1960s carriages that have probably seen better days. All promise an adventure that's not just flexible and fun, but also eco-friendly and filled with surprises for those backpacking Europe.
As train travel hits 2020 travel trend lists and the world's best train rides offer affordable ways to see the globe, we suggest you book this ambitious 41-stop Interrail itinerary now. It blasts through the Low Countries in a medley of frites and old towns. It goes Slavic with pub crawls and Polish dumplings. It throws in a dash of Balkan energy. It touts glinting pebble coves on the Med. It offers French refinement in the Alps, brings Italian romance on bobbing gondolas, and tops off the lot with an infusion of Iberian passion. What's not to love?
Paris, France.
Bonbons and baguettes on the Champs de Mars. Bottles of Bordeaux beside the Eiffel Tower. Slow-roasted coq au vin under the Sacre Coeur. Macaroons munched before the mighty collections of the Louvre. Très chic Parisian boutique hotels. It can only be Paris – a city that fuses culinary prowess with stacks of art, heritage, culture, and romance. Where better to begin your 41-stop Interrail odyssey than the French capital? Here, you'll step off a train and be greeted with the Mona Lisa, crispy croissants, and the Champs-Elysees (try not to blow the whole travel budget on Gucci!).
Bruges, Belgium.
Ever since Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson ran amok through the alcoves of Bruges on their failed assassination mission back in 2008, this charming medieval city has been on the map of Interrail travelers. And why not? The word fairytale just doesn't quite hit the mark for the sea of belfries and cobbled alleys, the drifting canals and winding backstreets that web this town together, and, of course, the best beer Belguim has to offer. Particularly enchanting is the bustling Brugge Markt – 1,000 years old and still going strong – and the Basilica of the Holy Blood – said to host a cloth speckled with the blood of Christ!
Brussels, Belgium.
In a taste-bud-tingling flurry of beer and waffles and double-cooked Belgian frites, this grand capital greets all who hop off the train with something filling. And we're not just talking in terms of calories, either. There's also plenty to sate the culture craving, what with the UNESCO-attested square of the Grand Place (a mix of Gothic guild houses and Baroque palaces) and the futuristic Atomium from the 1958 World Expo. Oh, and because this is a European trip, you might also want to set aside some time to visit the vast complex of EU parliament buildings.
Antwerp, Belguim.
If Brussels is where the business happens, Antwerp is where the party happens. Yep, fanning out from a kitschy Market Square of Baroque buildings and cobbles, this buzzing city is fashion mad and pumping. In the erstwhile industrial depots of Het Eilandje you can find noir espresso makers and loft restaurants. In the Red Light District are EDM clubs like legendary Café d'Anvers next to seedy "massage" parlors. Meanwhile, off-beat Sint-Andries comes replete with vintage threads and hipster beer dives.
Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Ringed by canals, filled with raging clubs, and hazed in pink-tinged neon, Amsterdam is up there with the most chilled and fun-loving capitals in Europe. The moment you step off the Interrail in Centraal, you'll be surrounded by the exhibits of the Amsterdam Sex Museum and sellers of mayo-topped chips. Close to that is the (in)famous Red Light District, opening onto lovely canals with peeping-Tom windows and smoky Amsterdam "coffee shops" (clue: single origin in those might mean something different!). For a touch more refined travel, hop across to Noord for visions of green parks and quaint Dutch windmills.
Berlin, Germany.
No ultimate Interrail itinerary could possibly be complete without at least a pitstop in the bucket-list capital of Germany. A meeting point of east and west – quite literally, if you see the remnants of the Berlin Wall in Mitte and Checkpoint Charlie – it's a metropolis that's steeped in history and excitement. Backpackers often coalesce in the hostels of Friedrichshain. That's classic Berlin, with ethnic eats, graffiti-scrawled jazz bars, and vinyl emporiums awaiting around every corner. Nearby Kreuzberg is another jewel, touting flea markets and bratwurst stalls.
Warsaw, Poland.
Warsaw will welcome you to Poland with its tram-rattling boulevards, grandiose parklands, Art Deco skyscrapers, and earthy milk bars (traditional Communist-era eateries). It's an action-packed place to begin your travels through this corner of Central Europe. Areas like the Old Town are the obvious ones to begin at, with glimpses of medieval guilds and churches that were totally rebuilt following WWII. But you'll also want to stray into districts like Mokotow, which host bohemian cafés in the basements of 1950s tenements.
Krakow, Poland.
Pack your party shoes – this handsome medieval city is said to have more bars per square meter than any other in Europe. You can either delve into the UNESCO area of the Old Town to find them for yourself, or let the veteran hedonists on the Krawl Through Krakow do the hard work for you. Something more refined comes from the guys at Taste Vodka, a tour that's a window onto the long, and inebriated, history of the national drink (and one of the best things to do in Krakow). During the day, there are also free walking tours that explore the characterful Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz, where cafés and centuries-old synagogues mingle on the squares.
Zakopane, Poland. KAZLOVA IRYNA / Shutterstock.com
Facing the jagged tops of the High Tatra mountains in the extreme south of Poland, Zakopane is the nation's winter capital. If you're Interrailing in the summer months, grab a hiking map and pull on the boots; awesome trails weave around the Valley of the Five Lakes and up to Giewont peak. They offer visions of shimmering waters tucked under goat-speckled summits, and views into Slovakia. If you're Interrailing in the winter (a Winterrail, a-thank you very much!), this is the hub of skiing in Poland. Rent some gear and check out the pistes of Kasprowy Wierch, where a bowl of black runs drops from 1,987 meters up.
"Prague never lets you go…" so wrote Franz Kafka of his hometown. Hopefully that's not entirely true, because you've got a 7:50 am departure to Budapest to catch in the morning. But for this evening, it's all frothy Czech beers in underground bars and smoky goulash stews with mashed potato. Before hitting the taverns, you'll want to see the Old Town area and its snaking lanes. And you'll want to hop over to Prague Castle. It's a haunting matrix of Gothic turrets and flying buttresses that loom high on a hillside above the Vltava River. Stop by again in December for festive holiday markets that make Prague one of the best winter European vacation spots.
Budapest, Hungary.
The Interrail lines to Budapest wiggle and weave through the hillsides of Hungary before joining the courses of the Danube. That iconic riverway cuts right across this happening capital, renting it in two and giving perches to the majestic Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion high aloft the water's edge. Leave the train and make straight for the Jewish Quarter. That's the backpacker hub of town. It's a gritty mesh of tenements and café-fringed streets, coming alive after dark with so-called Budapest ruin bars: drinking holes set in disused buildings where the beer costs next to nothing!
Lake Balaton
Lake Balaton, Hungary.
And relax…Lake Balaton is a breath of fresh air in the middle of a rattling rail adventure from city to city. In fact, it's probably been known for its mineral-rich water and healing baths since Roman times. Come join the emperors in the medicinal H20 of Heviz if you're really feeling in need of some R&R. Alternatively, the small town of Siofok is home to long stretches of grassy banks where you can lay the towel, splash in the volcanic lake, and soak up some Central European rays – a bottle of local wine in hand, of course!
Novi Sad, Serbia.
Your first glimpse of Serbia comes with the great fortress of Novi Sad, reclining lazily on the wooded hills above the wide Danube River. It's the citadel that crowns the capital of Vojvodina province and the second-largest city in the country. That means you'll find a bustling place that's packed with students and breakfast bars. Then, it's up to the cannon-dotted lookouts of Petrovaradin (the fortress) itself. There, you'll discover clock towers, underground military passages, and perhaps even the wild blowouts of EXIT: a music festival held in the grounds each July.
Belgrade, Serbia. poludziber / Shutterstock.com
Boundary-breaking Belgrade marks the deepest east you'll venture into the Balkans on this Interrail circuit. It's a suitable place for that turning point, what with its grand showing of Orthodox churches and fortified hillsides (plus the world's best wineries). Start with a glimpse of the double-domed Saint Sava Temple and its holy perch above the town. Then, head down to the Kalemegdan fortress, where the military museums aren't shy of putting forward their own historical theories (read: propaganda). For the evening, Strahinjica Bana street offers a maze of cafés come beer bars where Serbian food is washed down with potent rakija spirits.
Zagreb, Croatia.
One more border crossing on your ultimate Interrail itinerary means one more capital. The honor here goes to Croatia's fun-filled main city: Zagreb. Split between a Lower Town and an Upper Town, it's a living, breathing piece of history. The first area is a bustling mix of boutiques, Neo-Classical squares, and big Balkan museums. The latter district takes you to a sleepier world of cobbled alleys, street-side cafes, and chapel-fringed parks. It's also where you'll catch the curious Museum of Broken Relationships, complete with relics of now-defunct partnerships and romances.
As little as 25 years ago, you wouldn't have even considered dropping Sarajevo onto an Interrail itinerary. From 1992 to 1996, the capital of Bosnia suffered one of the longest urban sieges in human history, which scarred the center and wreaked havoc on its people. Fast forward to the 21st century and the town is now a hubbub of culture and history. You can still spy out places with bullet holes and memorials. But you can also get lost in an Ottoman bazaar, sip herbal teas in Turkic cafés, and climb forested hillsides for stunning panoramas over the town.
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Magical Mostar straddles the Neretva River over a steep-sided gully. It's anchored on its famous, and namesake, bridge (most = bridge), which is considered by many to be the single most handsome bridge in all of Europe. And just as you're thinking how ridiculous it is to travel on snaking Interrail lines through the soaring Balkan peaks of Bosnia for a simple bridge, wait until you see this beauty. Built in handsome Ottoman styles from glowing white limestone, it arcs with a peak over turquoise waters between hammams and Orthodox churches. Oh, and keep your eyes peeled for the daredevils who jump from the side!
Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Game of Thrones might have thrust Dubrovnik into the limelight, but this town still oozes charm and authenticity that's hard to mimic. Jutting into the azure Adriatic Sea, it's surrounded by high fortification walls and turrets topped with trademark Mediterranean red tile. Inside those bulwarks is an old area of babbling Baroque fountains and marble-faced churches. For beaches, you can hit the Lapad Peninsula. For post-beach beers, you can strut between the bars on Stradun, the main drag.
Pula, Croatia.
Pula is off-the-beaten-track Croatia: a vacay spot that's known to Croatian locals more than package holidaymakers. There are stacks and stacks to see, though. From the eye-watering Roman amphitheater to the age-stained ancient temples of the Pula forum, you won't be short of 2,000-year-old landmarks. And then there are the hidden coves and pebble beaches of the Verudela Peninsula. A day there is all about soaking up the rays between pockets of stone pines and eucalyptus trees as the crystal-clear Adriatic Sea laps against the rocks.
Venice, Italy.
From the carved arcades of the Rialto Bridge to the glass workshops of Murano, the bulbous domes of St. Mark's Basilica to the rich interiors of the Doge's Palace, Venice showcases one of the richest displays of architecture in all of Italy. If you're planning a romantic Interrail proposal, this might just be the place to spring the question. You know, with a gondola ride and a canal-side bottle of Prosecco lined up for afterwards. If not, make for the Campo Santa Margherita to glug beers with the local student crowd
Rome, Italy.
Cross the Rubicon on one of those uber-comfy, uber-fast, high-speed Italian Interrail connections and you'll trade the city of canals for the Eternal City before you can dust off a calzone. Then, it's all about channeling your inner Russell Crowe in the Colosseum and touring the Caravaggios and the Raphaels in the vast Vatican Museum. Rome is also a culinary pitstop extraordinaire. The local kitchen heralds deep-fried artichokes, crispy pizza bases (try little Pizzeria Da Remo), and tongue-tingling peperoncino pasta. Perfect for families or short-haul solo trips, Rome cannot be missed.
Florence, Italy.
Fantastic Florence unfolds another couple of hours' ride up the zippy high-speed Interrail lines north of Rome. It's the proud capital of the Tuscany region, which means the ride in will be all softly rolling hills topped with terracotta castles and rustic vineyards. Then, you're onto the art. Florence is bursting at the seams with the stuff. The Uffizi Gallery is the obvious starting point, touting many masterpieces from the period of the Italian Renaissance. Then there's the Galleria dell'Accademia, where the exquisite statue of David by Michelangelo resides.
Lake Garda, Italy.
Hop off the Interrail in nearby Rovereto and jump on a local bus going through the Alps to lovely Riva del Garda. Palazzos and piazzas combine on the edge of a glimmering lake there, while glowing limestone summits and scented woodlands of pine flow on all sides. It's the perfect place to catch a breath, have a dip, and devour more gelato than you should before getting back on the road. If you've got extra time, a boat trip down to Limone sul Garda is a must – it's the home of limoncello!
Innsbruck, Austria. Sun_Shine / Shutterstock.com
The great capital of the Tyrol is watched over by the craggy Austrian Alps and the ski slopes of the Nordkette massif. That means you can come here by winter to strap on the skis and whiz down black runs with the city unfolding below you. Or, you can drop in after May to hike trails that have lookouts across the Stubai glacier and the quaint wood chalets of Seefeld. In the center itself, Stiegl beers are served with schnitzels under the glimmering Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof), and remnants of a glorious Habsburg era gild the streets.
Zell am See, Austria.
Like a hidden Shangri-La in the midst of the Salzburg Alps, Zell am See spreads under the ice-glinting Kitzsteinhorn glacier with its azure lake and flower-strewn chalet hotels. This is a place to chillax, unwind, and breathe the fresh mountain air. In the warmer months, there's wild swimming on offer at the local Strandbad, perfect for capping off a day's hike through green pastures around Schmittenhöhe. For winter, ski runs abound, with Kaprun, Zell am See, and Saalbach Hinterglemm touting a whopping 408 kilometers of marked runs!
Salzburg, Austria.
An elegant city built on salt, not literally, of course. But it was the proceeds of the condiment that helped take Salzburg to soaring heights in the 11th century when it became rich on tolls levied on salt barges going up and down the Salzach River. These days, you probably know the town better for The Sound of Music, a Julie Andrews opus that still has whole walking tours dedicated to it. You'll want to be sure to stop singing to fit in trips to the formidable Hohensalzburg fort, and explore the fairy-tale old town with its cobbled lanes and Mozart-themed cafés. Have a full day? Take the hour bus ride to Salzkammergut to see Fuschlsee: Austria's hidden gem.
Vienna, Austria.
Vienna's awe-inspiring Hapsburg palaces greet Interrail travelers fresh from the Alps. They rise in a patchwork of Neo-Classical wings and mighty frontispieces carved with Baroque filigrees and frills. You'll never be shy on places to snap travel shots! But beneath the surface is another Vienna. That's a shadowy town of vaulted coffee houses where Trotsky once chatted with Sigmund Freud, of smoky beer bars scented with currywurst, and subterranean Roman ruins that date back millennia.
Munich, Germany.
You'll be glad you packed those lederhosen for Munich, especially if you're railing by in late September when the annual hops, Oompah, and bratwurst blowout of Oktoberfest is roaring throughout the city. And if you're not, there are still loads of beer halls for you to stomp on the tables while clinking steins. Munich is also famed for its vast parklands and obscure beach destinations. The English Garden is typically top of the bill. Grab some pretzels and smoked cheese and head there for a picnic if you really want to feel like a local.
Zurich, Switzerland.
Straight-laced Zurich is your opportunity to ditch the backpack and jeans for the three-piece suit. This banking and business hub is refined and elegant to a T. It spreads along the River Limmat and the banks of big Lake Zurich with a glorious old area where the spires of the Grossmunster loom high overhead. Under that are bistros offering cheesy fondues and raclettes, champagne lunches, and cocktails. If the budget won't allow for those, consider that this one is also the so-called portal to the Alps. The walking trails and ski slopes of the Glarus range sit just on the other side of the lake.
Zermatt, Switzerland.
Zermatt is topped by the gnarled outline of the Matterhorn. It's a peak that's as perfect as a slice of Toblerone, dusted with snow over the kitschy Alpine chalets and pine-studded pathways of the village below. Totally car free, this serene corner of the mountains is only accessible by shuttle trains. They're your ride to a bowl of beautiful summits, all best explored on famous trekking routes like the Five Lakes Walk and the Riffelalp Trail. In the evening, return for a sunset schnapps as the light fades behind the Italian border.
Chamonix, France.
Just a mention of the name Chamonix is usually enough to conjure images of whizzing downhill ski racers and chocolate-ad mountain ranges mantled in snow. Well…that's precisely what's on offer in this world-famous resort town deep in the French Alps. Ski fields abound, connected straight to the center by dangling gondolas. During summer, other cable cars can take you to jaw-dropping lookout points on the spire-like peak of Aiguille du Midi. Or, you can sit with a croissant and take in views of the Mont Blanc massif, hulking overhead with cloud-haloed glaciers.
Lyon, France.
Loveable Lyon marks your return to France with a flurry of rich history and culture. The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviere caps the skyline on the foothills of the Alps. There are the prestigious collections of the Musee Lumiere, dedicated to Lyon's own bros and the inventors of cinema. Oh, and you can get lost in handsome Vieux Lyon. That's a whole district of flower-blooming squares, hearty bistros, and narrow Traboules arcades done in Gothic style.
Marseille, France.
Marseille lies between rugged inlets and lavender fields at the end of the Cote d'Azur. And if that still doesn't sound romantic enough for you, there's always the town's tight-knit maze of an ancient Vieux Port, the workshops and bistros of enchanting Le Panier, and the towering spires of the Notre Dame de la Garde church on the ridges overhead. When the mercury cranks skywards, consider trading your Interrail pass for some deck shoes and charter a boat to the famous Calanques: coastal inlets filled with turquoise Mediterranean water and dashes of pine forest. Have more than a few hours? Take the 70 mile drive to Camargue: France's wild wetlands.
Barcelona, Spain. TTstudio / Shutterstock.com
Football-mad, foodie haven Barcelona is the stuff of bucket lists. It unfolds over the Pyrenees in a mix of Art Nouveau blocks and medieval spires, shimmering beaches and world-class museums. Of course, sights like Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia and the strange statue works of Park Guell should be checked off the moment you get off the train. That leaves time for shopping on Las Ramblas, sangria-sipping, pintxos-eating, and nights of samba dancing and jazz in El Gotico and El Raval.
Valencia, Spain.
Vibrant to its last swaying palm tree, Valencia is a town that pulls coastal Spain kicking and screaming into the 21st century. Its piece de resistance is the vast complex of the City of Arts and Sciences, packing in an opera house, an IMAX, botanical gardens, you name it. The chic Barri del Carme is home to London-like vintage clothing shops and cool coffee roasters. You can even bike through parks that sit in the spot where a river, now rerouted around the city, once flowed! Don't forget to try authentic Spanish paella — a dish that originates right here in Valencia.
Madrid, Spain.
The heart of Spain – both geographically and culturally – sits in Madrid. A city of twirling flamenco dancers and passionate tapas cooks, of great literary ghosts and regal palacios, this one's certainly not to be ignored on any cross-Iberia Interrail route. Stop by the bustling square of the Puerta del Sol to get your bearings. From there, you should find it (relatively) easy to uncover the hodgepodge of cured hams and Manchego cheeses in the Mercado de San Miguel. And you should be able to navigate to Museum Triangle, which not holds masterworks by El Greco and Velazquez, but is one of the very best things to do in Spain.
Porto, Portugal.
Pretty Porto drops down a valley on the side of the River Douro in northern Portugal. It's a stunner to behold, with blue-tiled churches sporting Baroque spires over a UNESCO-attested center of wiggling lanes and steep streets spilling with wine bars. The town's namesake tipple – port – is best tried in the cellars that line the waterside. Don't have too much, though, because the soaring walkways of the Luis I Bridge certainly don't suit a light head!
Aveiro, Portugal.
They call Aveiro the Venice of Portugal. It's spread across a coastal lagoon, is famed for its handsome gondola boats, and is chopped up by little canals, so it's easy to see why! But there's something indelibly Portuguese about this town, and you won't have the booming crowds of its Italian compadre. Head for the Convento de Jesus and its beautifully tiled interiors to learn all about the local saint. Or, navigate the backstreets to find little seafood restaurants mingling with cafes as the smells of the Atlantic roll in.
Lisbon, Portugal.
Loveable Lisbon is draped over seven hilltops on the edge of the Tagus estuary. It's a patchwork of fun-filled neighborhoods that each have their own unique character and charm. For an alternative trip to Lisbon, start in the iconic Alfama, dodging street-side sardine grills and drooping washing lines as the alleys wiggle this way and that. Then, head to Bairro Alto to discover gritty music bars by vintage trams. Oh, and don't miss Martim Moniz, where the smells of Rajput curries, ginger, and cumin all issue from the Indian cookhouses.
Lagos, Portugal.
As the Interrail carriages shoot southwards to the region of the Algarve, you might just notice the thermometer crank up and the air get saltier. Welcome to the warmest, sunniest, most beach-ridden corner of Portugal. Lagos is the kingpin of the lot, with one foot on the south coast, and another on the wild Atlantic. Just to its west is where you'll discover the roaring surf of Sagres on Praia do Tonel. Closer to the town itself is where you'll catch the rock-ringed bays of Praia Dona Ana and Pinhao Beach – the stuff of travel brochures!
Tangier, Morocco.
A speedy train back across the Portugal-Spain border can bring you to the port town of Algeciras, a major stepping stone from Europe to Africa. Wanderlust whetted? Good, because holders of Interrail passes get between 20% and 30% off the cost of a ride over the strait to Morocco. That means you could be sipping mint tea and munching cinnamon-infused tagine by nightfall. You're likely to hit land in Tangier, where whitewashed walls and arabesque gateways surround a medina that bustles with souks and hawkers.
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Good morning Augusta. However let's concentrate on Washington a bit at present. The six-time US ripple of Chellie Pingree's most liberal district is in line with the progressive fireball with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York's first representative. At the similar time, for the first time, US Vice-President Jared Golden, the more conservative 2nd in Maine, has created a extra populist, much less ideological position in his work in the first month.
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Anton Pisk, slovenski duhovnik, * 20. januar 1886, Pečine nad Most na Soči, † 28. oktober 1944, neznano.

Življenje

Kot dijak se je odločil za duhovniški poklic in se vpisal v bogoslovje. 25. julija 1910 je prejel mašniško posvečenje v goriški stolnici. bil je psihični bolnik in se je večkrat zdravil, zato je bil dalj časa pri usmiljenih bratih v Gorici in maševal pod njihovim nadzorstvom.
Od leta 1912 do 1928 je oskrboval duhovnijo Lom nad Kanalom. Nato je živel kot upokojeni duhovnik in pomagal dekanu Venceslavu Beletu v Kanalu, v tem času je maševal po podružnicah in opravljal pogrebe. Viri trdijo, da je bil zgovoren, rad se je ustavljal po gostilnah. Javno je očital partizanom, ker so likvidirali nekaj ljudi. Leta 1944 so ga partizani prijeli pri Marijinem Celju, a so ga nato izpustili. Septembra 1944 je bil na duhovnih vajah. Konec oktobra so ga na Kanalskem Vrhu znova prijeli partizani in ga odpeljali prodi Čepovanu. Prenočil naj bi pri Podbregarjevih, dovolili so mu, da je še maševal pri župniku Kretiču v Čepovanu. Od tam so ga odpeljali v taborišče med Gornjo in Spodnjo Trebušo. 28. oktobra so ga skupaj z dvema zakoncema, ki sta bila v istem taborišču, sicer iz horjulske župnije, umorili. Kraj pokopa ni znan, najbrž je zakopan na večjem grobišču, kjer so tudi žrtve iz Črnega vrha nad Idrijo.
Po umoru je izšla spominska podobica z napisom: "Kdor mene spozna pred ljudmi, njega bom tudi jaz spoznal pred mojim Očetom, ki je v nebesih. Počivaj v Gospodu ter prosi za sovje rokaje. Žalujoči verniki."

Viri
 Palme mučeništva, Mohorjeva družba, Celje, 1994
 Stalinistična revolucija na Slovenskem II., Stane Kos, samozaložba, tisk Mohorjeva Celovec, 1994

Slovenski rimskokatoliški duhovniki
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Umorjeni duhovniki

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Q: How to create route for static pages in laravel 4 I have a page in the database. I want to have a URL like mysite.com/page_alias for the page. How do I properly write route in laravel 4.
In kohana i did this:
Route::set('static', '<page>', array('page' => "page|page2|page3|etc"))
        ->defaults(array(
            'action' => 'index',
            'controller' => 'Static',
            'directory' => 'Index',
        ));

Thanks.
Sorry for my english.

A: I never use Kohana but looking at its doc, if I'm right, this is the closest way to do what you used to do with Kohana.
Route::get('{page}', 'StaticController@index')->where('page', 'page|page2|page3|etc');

PS: take a look at this http://laravel.com/docs/4.2/routing (you probably have already checked the doc but in case..)