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"Sol Duc" means "sparkling water" in Sklallam language.
The Quileute Tribe believed that the springs were created by two dueling dragons and had healing properties.
On May 15, 1912, timber baron Michael Earles opened an expansive resort on the property. He spent more than half a million dollars on the luxury resort, which included a three story hotel that consisted of one hundred and sixty-five rooms. Rated four stars the hotel included a large spa, gymnasium, tennis courts, croquet grounds, and tennis court. Unfortunately, the entire complex burned down only 4 years later on May 26, 1916.


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Solr vs. Elasticsearch – Why SearchBlox uses Elasticsearch!
When it comes to big data search, your primary choices are between Solr and Elasticsearch. Both open source enterprise search platforms have the ability to perform full-text searches, faceted searches, and other similar requests not realistically handled by a typical Google search. SearchBlox uses Elasticsearch as its primary search engine for fast results that are easy to manage. The choice to use Elasticsearch rather than Solr comes from features such as distributed searches and improved scale. These are just some of the reasons why SearchBlox uses Elasticsearch.
SearchBlox is a popular choice for large scale searches because it is easy to manage and basically out of the box. Elasticsearch is a REST based search engine powered by the Lucene library. Major features include:
• Hit highlighting
• Faceted search
• Full-text search
• Database integration
• Rich document handling
• Dynamic clustering
• Distributed search and index replication
The Basic Differences
Before looking at the differences between Solr and ElasticSearch, let's start with the similarities. Both platforms refer to a multiple servers connected together as a cluster. A single instance is a node. Now, for the differences:
Solr refers to the main logical data structure as The Collection, which is composed of many Shards.
A Collection can have an exact copy of the Shard, called a Replica.
You must develop a custom search component to index different document types.
An Index is the term used for the top logical data structure, which can have multiple Shards.
Lucene indices is the term for Shards and Replicas.
Allows multiple document types in a single Index, which allows you to index different index structures in one place.
Different types of documents can be separated and indexed when querying.
Solr requires a schema.xml file to define its index structure, fields, and types. ElasticSearch is schemaless, which means you can start indexing documents without the requirement of a schema. You still can use mapping to define your index structure though, which ElasticSearch uses when new indices are created. It will also make an attempt to create a field from a previously unseen field revealed when a document is indexed. This is an optional feature. In ElasticSearch, all configs are written to a configuration file. In Solr, all configs are defined in the solrconfig.xml file.
Zen Discovery is the term used for cluster management by ElasticSearch. This is where the master node is detected for the cluster. There is also a plugin called Apache Zookeeper that uses its own Zen Discovery. Solr, on the other hand, uses Apache Zookeeper ensemble. Zookeeper stores all configuration files to keep track of nodes and cluster states. A new node must be matched to a specific Zookeeper ensemble.
In conclusion, both Solr and ElasticSearch have their benefits. The differences between the two aren't as stark as they were when both platforms debuted. SearchBlox has opted to go with ElasticSearch mainly because of ease of use, especially when it comes to configuration and cluster management. Solr is great for certain projects, but ElasticSearch really shines when you have a large number of documents to index.
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You can use this method if you can't eject the stuck disk by the eject button and the eject hole. The PS3 slim on this video is model CECH-300X.
Bu genel bakış videosuyla nasıl PlayStation 3 Slim onaracağınızı öğrenin.
Disconnect all cables. You have 4x Torx T8 screws and 7x Phillips screws. Now you can remove outer case.
Unscrew the three screws. To remove Blu Ray unit shell you must open two plates that are on the left and right side.
First remove the spindle disc magnet. Now use plastic tool and slowly extrude the disk from inside.
Did you do it successfully?
Test the console before assembling. And don't forget to put the spindle disc magnet.
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Vladimir Posavec Tušek (Beograd, 6. lipnja 1974.), hrvatsko-srpski je kazališni, televizijski i filmski glumac. Oženjen je za glumicu Jelenu Bosančić s kojim ima jedno dijete.

Filmografija

Televizijske uloge

 "Dar mar" kao Stipe Maher (2021.)
 "Drugo ime ljubavi" kao Karlo Krpan (2019. – 2020.)
 "Der Kroatien Krimi" kao Milo Tinček (2019.)
 "Na granici" kao Ivica Selak (2018.)
 "Zlatni dvori" kao Željko (2017.)
 "Crno-bijeli svijet" kao Mitar (2016.)
 "Kud puklo da puklo" kao Dario Žeravica (2015. – 2016.)
 "Ruža vjetrova" kao Žutelija (2013.)
 "Stižu dolari" kao Mihajlović (2004. – 2006.)
 "Jelena" kao Andrija Vasović (2004. – 2005.)

Filmske uloge

 "Djeca sa CNN-a" kao tjelohranitelj (2022.)
 "Život poslije" (2010.)
 "The Show Must Go On" kao arhitekt (2010.)
 "Ljudski Zoo" kao Dario (2009.)
 "Pljačka trećeg rajha" (2004.)
 "TV teatar" kao kum (1998.)

Vanjske poveznice

Hrvatski televizijski glumci
Srbijanski televizijski glumci
Hrvatski filmski glumci
Srbijanski filmski glumci
Životopisi, Beograd

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Best price for my Porsche tyres, arrived next day and fitted with care to my alloys.
Good price, on time and friendly.
I needed tyres, a mechanical repair and the car putting through an MOT. All done in a few hours with no fuss. Excellent price and very happy with the work. Thoroughly recommended.
Always excellent service from Russ and Matt at HIQ Hoole, Chester - Had to write a review because of the continued excellent quality of service.
Excellent service from very friendly and helpful staff. Good value for money. Would highly recommend.
Friendly Helpful staff. Service and MOT carried out for a reasonable price. Me and and my Wife's cars looked after by HiQ a few years now, always happy with their care. Thank You.
Excellent advice, customer service and competitive prices. Russ and Phil were so helpful, will definitely recommend to our friends and family.
I have been going to HiQ Chester for a few years it is the best garage in Chester the lads are honest and helpful and the quotes are fair.
Really friendly atmosphere and the work always completed to a high standard.
Used HiQ for tyres before but never anything mechanical. Car was booked in for a brake repair when it developed a steering fault on the same day. All work was done within a few hours and the car is a vast improvement. Final bill was cheaper than the quote as one part wasn't required. Would have no problem using again.
Really nice, friendly and professional service. It's great to know a garage I can trust and rely on.
Excellent service from friendly and very helpful staff, a little gem of a place in Hoole. Great stuff lads well done. Definitely be back.
its hard to find a good MOT centre that genuinely wants to keep your car on the road without charging too much, this is one, I found the staff very helpful, the prices excellent. This is the best garage I have visited in a long time..
I've been coming here for a couple of years now. Best garage I have found. Always really good service at really reasonable prices. They don't take the mickey and are always helpful when I ask questions. Plus thanks to these guys I discovered that the dvla have a website if you can't remember your car's mot date ?
Booked my car in for MOT and service. I gave a time I would arrive which was booked and later received phone call to say it was ready. Staff very friendly. Very good service and price .
Excellent service - phoned in the morning; two tyres ordered and they were fitted in the afternoon.
Very efficient and helpful personnel. Good Service al round! Only criticism of most tyre service depots is that after paying good money for new tyres they could make them look great by washing/cleaning the lubrication liquid/soap off the new tyres.
Went for 4 new tyres. Russ went through different types of tyre for me and I got a great deal on Goodyear Eagle F1's. I was treated really well and would highly recommend Hi Q in Chester if you need tyres.
Great bunch of guys, I have been a regular customer quite recentlyand nothing is ever too much trouble for them! Friendly, professional and reasonable!
needed two new tyres for my Nissan Juke, after exhausting online options I went to your Chester branch, I was guided through different tyre makes and prices and after agreeing a price and appointment time, I was surprised that there were no hidden charges that you normally come across when visiting a garage! Great service with friendly, knowledgable staff. They are right on my doorstep and would definateley recommend them!! Great job all round!
I first dealt with Russell a few years ago when my exhaust had dropped off my car. I phoned around a few places whom all tried to sell me a complete exhaust. I hobbled around to HIQ Hoole and it turned out to be a bracket which he fixed free of charge. I'd just lost my job so I was hugely appreciative. Since then I've been back a few times with various cars/challenges and I've always been pleased with the work and competitive pricing. I have no hesitation in recommending Bob and his excellent team.
Needed 4 new tyres for my wife's Honda. Tried HiQ and found them very professional and efficient. Turned up for my appointment, went for a coffee and the car was ready to pick up on my return. Great service at a great price.
Very satisfied. Friendly, helpful staff. Quick and easy to book in. Efficient service. Very happy with price. Second visit and will come again.
Great service on getting my two front tyres replaced. Staff were friendly and helpful and tyres were changed promptly.
Impressed by very honest, & helpful advice given in the past, & helpful recommendations when last using this garage. Have had good service, when buying top brand Tyres, & again when requiring economy Tyres for older vehicles.
Really good service, polite and friendly staff. I would be very happy to use Hi-Q again and would recommend to all my family and friends.
TOOK CAR FOR MOT ALL STAFF VERY PROFESSIONAL. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS HONEST AND GENUINE GARAGE WHERE YOU WONT GET RIPPED OFF!
Fantastic, friendly and efficient. Thank you!
Really fast friendly and efficient service. Would highly recommend.
It's so refreshing to find an outlet staffed by people who know what they are doing, are honest, honourable,trushworthy and reliable and where the price quoted is the price you pay.
Came in for a puncture repair a month ago the service given was prompt and professional by Russ. I then used the tyre safely after affecting repair. I returned to have two front tyres fitted & the professional attitude and a good quote made me stretch to a premium product , from HiQ Hoole in Chester. I walked a short distance into town for shopping then and as soon as the tyres were ready I received a call from them. Good service good price and v professional!
Very efficient service and felt confident that they didn't rip me off! Would recommend.
Excellent service with good communications.
Tyre I needed urgently was in stock and was fitted in a timely manner.
Excellent service, friendly people, good price.
I've visited HiQ Chester twice, in both instances I've had a tyre problem that needed sorting urgently. Terry helped me personally on both occasions, and was incredibly helpful and professional, fitting in the repairs I needed at very short notice. I'll definitely use HiQ again and would recommend them.
Brilliant customer service, quick, efficient and a sound bunch of guys. Definately use again. No hastle, honest and great prices.
Very Helpful and friendly! They always find the tyres i need at a good price and take care not to damage the alloy wheels! My wife has her car serviced and MOT'd here and is always happy with the service.
I called on 20th August to find suitabale replacement tryes for my Peugeot 407SW. The manager served me and took a great deal of time to find a tyre which met my requirements on price, wet braking and fuel economy. On agreeing the tyres he took my details and rang me the following morning to let me know they had arrived. I went down to the centre and my car was immediately taken into the fitting bay and tyres were fully fitted in under an hour. The young gentleman who attended to my bill was helpful and informative, also ensuring I had my wheel bolt adapter. I found the service to be of excellent standard, speedy and the staff knowledgable, friendly and very helpful. This is why I continue to use the Chester centre, their service quality is of a consistent high standard.
Brought my bmw to you last week due to long standing issues caused by another garage, i had quite a few issues to resolve and was happy to leave the car with you untill it was fixed. You kept me informed of the required work throughout and very pleased to say that my car runs better than ever. You now have a customer who is more than happy to return to you for any future issues. Phill did all the work on my car and cant thank him enough.
I went into the Chester branch to get 4 new tyres for my car, unfortunately size that I needed were not in stock but Terry the Manager went through and got 4 ordered for the next day. Terry also went through all the options with the pro's and cons of each tyre choice which gave me a real informed view of the tyres which I chose. Once I dropped my car off for the tyre change it took less than and hour to complete the job which I found to be an excellent service all round. Well done guys.
I was faced with the most difficult task of locating Yokahama 225 50/15 for my old MR2. Terry the manager spent a considerable time locating these, but as the cost was prohibitive, then spent further time sourcing alternative makes with compatible tread pattern with the smaller front tyres. the mission was successfully completed, but not without a dedicated service that other suppliers might well have given up on. Tyres arrived from 150 miles away by 10 a.m next morning!
Only visited here once before and was impressed so when I had to choose somewhere to go for 2 new tyres it was the first place I thought of. The guys were fantastic both on the phone and when I took my car in. The price paid was exactly right, the service time was exactly right, the customer service was exactly right. I couldn't be happier with both visits and this will always be my choice to bring my car. Thank you to the Chester team!
First class fast and efficient service with attention to detail at a competitive price, highly recommended.
My daughter announced that when she passed her Driving Test she wanted to be mobile that day. Well, to make that happen I needed her SORN car checked, an MOT, any fixes, taxed and insured. How much notice of the "requirement" - 2 days. To the rescue came the HiQ team, followed by a friendly and efficient delivery. Yes the car failed its MOT, however, I was quickly contacted, discussed the problems, agreed to the replacement parts and the job was done. RESULT - One very happy daughter and equally pleased dad. Thanks.
HiQ Chester were very friendly and very helpful - I had a screw in my tyre and they ordered my new tyre and fitted it for me quickly and efficiently. They are very convenient for me and reasonably priced.
Great service, car was ready when I asked for it to be, reasonable price for work carried out.
Have just collected my car and it feels like a new one! It had a number of issues but they have been sorted out quickly. I was called about the issues, and price of the work, before hand. Would return for future work. Thank you!
Brilliantly efficient service for my MOT. First year I've been driving, meaning this was the first MOT I've had to book for my own car. Chose HiQ based on a recommendation and was not disappointed. Friendly & polite staff who couldn't be more helpful! Couldn't fault the service.
I find the staff to be friendly and efficient and would have no hesitation in recommending HiQ Chester to friends and family.
As always, no nonsense good advice and very competitively-priced work (all completed same day) from the guys at HiQ Chester. Thanks particularly to Russ and Phil on this occasion.
Great service and very friendly helpful staff.
Consistently fair and expert advice and work done at very reasonable prices. Every job I have had done on both my cars has been carried out in a timely and professional manner. I would always recommend the Team at Chester.
Quick turnaround for good value service with nothing too much trouble.
Efficient, good value, friendly service.
Have taken our 3 cars there for the past few years, its convenient, local, reasonably priced, polite staff & I feel comfortable going to this garage being a woman in a blokes garage.
Just an MOT this visit but the fact that it passed with no work required reinforced my belief that you do not invent problems. I'll be be back to address the advisory items when they become necessary.
MOT quick and competitively priced, necessary work carried outspeedily at reasonable cost.
Excellent service during an emergency when tyre blew out. Spare changed & replacement tyre fitted following day. No problems, staff helpful dealing with insurance company.
For a non-mechanical person like me they helped check which tyre needed replacing, what size and what price band to go for without making me feel stupid or ripped off. Also finished the work in good time.
Booked in for MOT & service, via online request very quickly. Gave reasonable quote for some new tyres. Work all done efficiently. Thankyou.
The staff are brilliant. Always give good advice, and do the work required without fuss, at the price quoted. Nothing but good comments.
All staff very helpful and would recommend them every time.
The staff at HiQ were absolutely brilliant, they were all very friendly and did a great job on my car. I was also impressed that they could fit me in quickly - especially as it was new years eve. I would definitely recommend them to anyone and will be going there again next time!! 5++++++ service and staff.
Great service. Mechanics I can trust.
Russ and Terry gave me immediate and excellent service at nil notice. They had previously dealt with my daughter and she was impressed as well. Very good.
Had a puncture just round the corner from the garage, the boys in the garage had a van out and the tyre pumped up within 10 mins.
Once I got I back to the garage they had the new tyres sorted straight away.
The service and the people working in the Chester branch are a credit to HIQ and I will be back for my service next year instead of going directly to Vauxhall.
Been going to them since we moved to Chester. They've always offered fair advise and have never over charged us.
I was recommended this garage by a friend as I needed four new tyres, on my arrival staff were very accommodating and had all tyres fitted within 40 minutes. I can highly recommend this garage, staff are extremely professional and willing to provide help and honest advice. I have always used the same garage situated in Ellesmere Port, however after today I shalll be returning my custom back to HiQ...thanks again guys!
All the staff are genuine, professional with a good sense of humour. Being a female I am always sceptical of being in a male dominated workplace! The staff took time to explain the work carried out and checked my understanding. Thanks guys...good customer service, very friendly.
Excellent service! Competitive with pricing. Highly recommended!
good service as always, no problems.
The staff are extremely friendly , helpful and knowledgeable, very professional service, I trust their opinion . I have recommended them many times.
Needed an MOT, and 2 new tyres. Prices for tyres were the best in the area and staff are all very customer-focused, friendly and accomodating. I will certainly use this garage again.
Service was excellent. The guy was really helpful and they did a good (and quick) job.
Excellent service and very competent and friendly staff.
Highly recommend this garage, thanks.
Fast, friendly hassle free service from polite, smart knowledgeable staff.
Excellent price for 4 tyres which were ordered for next day delivery. Fitted me in at very short noticed and provided an excellent service with a smile. What else could one wish for? Thanks very much to the Chester team.
Of the quotes I obtained HiQ were the cheapest, nearest to me, and they were able to carry out the work. What's not to like.
Booked in for MOT and service they provided good information and clearly stated price which was very reasonable. No shocks when collecting car exactly the price as quoted. Good service, good price, happy customer.
My car has been in a few times needed a lot of work,was kept well updated with what was going on with it,and got my car back on the same day, really great service.
Price was good for brake pads and advised to book in a slot. Booked following morning and confirmed job would be done within a couple of hours. Time was very tight for me so important to be completed in time. Confirmed on arrival that would be completed in two hours and confirmed this would be plenty time.... Returned two hours later to find job not even started. Would have accepted an apology but absolutely none came. Left very frustrated... Clearly customer service not a priority, level of satisfaction zero.
On behalf of Bob White Tyres I apologise for letting you down and I will be investigating the matter further.
Its most unusual to recieve a customer complaint like this as the Chester store has a very good 5 star rating but on this occasion something obviously went wrong and you should have recieved an apology. I will contact you when I know more about the incident.
Appreciate you looking into issue as I realise my comments are in contradiction to the majority of feedback but it was an honest reflection of my poor experience. Regards.
Fantastic service as always from Terry and his team 100% satisfied and will always come back.
I have always found Hi Q to be reliable, professional and above all honest.
I have never felt let down or ripped off by Hi Q,. Excellent garage.
We take the 3 cars we have in the family to Terry at HiQ for MOT's & servicing & general maintenance. The staff are always polite & helpful, and would not hesitate to recommend HiQ in Hoole - in fact I already have & they're a satisfied customer too!
With myself and my partner being new to the Chester area we wanted to find a garage that could offer a high quality service along with helpful, friendly staff for any type of work on our cars. This can sometimes be a daunting prospect but we found HiQ and we were extremely happy with the service and the staff that helped with our requirements. We would recommend to all our friends.
I brought my car in for its annual MOT. Terry and his team are always friendly ,courteous and professional. I was given advice about what was needed and even suggestions on how I could save money on the work needed. I was given a quote and when the bill came it was cheaper than predicted. I would whole heartedly recommend this garage for its excellent service and a sense that all prices were fair and you weren't going to be overcharged. it is very encouraging to find such a great garage! Well done to all the team.
Fantastic. Don't normally give reviews but needed to this time. Have nothing but praise for the garage and Terry. I ordered a tyre on line and got it delivered to the garage. It arrived on Friday and I rang at about 14.00hrs. I explained that I needed the car to get to a charity marathon run but was leaving at 17.00hrs that night and within 45 minutes of ringing my car had a new tyre on and I got to Windermere to do my run. Many, many thanks for the great service guys. Will be using you again.
just had MOT done , not £29.95 like last year more like £250 but they kept me fully informed , fitted new tyres and did loads of extra work all at decent rates, couldn't fault them.
surprised that my wheels were balanced and my tracking was also checked, my car drives better than ever,I will most deffinately use and reccomend Hiq in the future.


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Yaal was inspired by photography as a teenager, spending long nights in the darkroom. He studied at Camera Obscura, Bezal'el Academy and Concordia University. He has acquired professional experience at various institutions of photography and art production (The Israel Museum, Panorama Professional Labs, Baruch Gallery NY, The Jerusalem Print Workshop).
Yaal has extensive experience planning and guiding student groups, tourists and creative expeditions all over Israel. His photography gallery is located in the Jerusalem Hutsot Hayotser Artists Colony, just outside Jaffa Gate.
Yaal founded Photo Tour Israel to inspire photographers to be absorbed with the spirituality of Israel through their lens.
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Represents a message authentication code (MAC) algorithm.

    public abstract class MacAlgorithm : Algorithm

## Inheritance Hierarchy

* [[Algorithm|Algorithm Class]]
    * **MacAlgorithm**
        * Blake2bMac
        * HmacSha256
        * HmacSha512

## [TOC] Summary

## Static Properties

### Blake2b_128

Gets the BLAKE2b algorithm with a 256-bit key and a 128-bit output.

    public static Blake2bMac Blake2b_128 { get; }

### Blake2b_256

Gets the BLAKE2b algorithm with a 256-bit key and a 256-bit output.

    public static Blake2bMac Blake2b_256 { get; }

### Blake2b_512

Gets the BLAKE2b algorithm with a 256-bit key and a 512-bit output.

    public static Blake2bMac Blake2b_512 { get; }

### HmacSha256

Gets the HMAC-SHA256 algorithm with a 256-bit key and a 256-bit output.

    public static HmacSha256 HmacSha256 { get; }

### HmacSha256_128

Gets the HMAC-SHA256 algorithm with a 256-bit key and a truncated, 128-bit output.

    public static HmacSha256 HmacSha256_128 { get; }

### HmacSha512

Gets the HMAC-SHA512 algorithm with a 512-bit key and a 512-bit output.

    public static HmacSha512 HmacSha512 { get; }

### HmacSha512_256

Gets the HMAC-SHA512 algorithm with a 512-bit key and a truncated, 256-bit output.

    public static HmacSha512 HmacSha512_256 { get; }

## Properties

### KeySize

Gets the size of keys.

    public int KeySize { get; }

#### Property Value

The key size, in bytes.

### MacSize

Gets the size of a MAC.

    public int MacSize { get; }

#### Property Value

The MAC size, in bytes.

## Methods

### Mac(Key, ReadOnlySpan<byte>)

Computes a message authentication code for the specified input data using the
specified key and returns it as an array of bytes.

    public byte[] Mac(
        Key key,
        ReadOnlySpan<byte> data)

#### Parameters

key
: The key to use for computing the message authentication code.

data
: The data to authenticate.

#### Return Value

The computed message authentication code.

#### Exceptions

ArgumentNullException
: `key` is `null`.

ArgumentException
: `key.Algorithm` is not the same object as the current
    [[MacAlgorithm|MacAlgorithm Class]] object.

ObjectDisposedException
: `key` has been disposed.

### Mac(Key, ReadOnlySpan<byte>, Span<byte>)

Fills the specified span of bytes with a message authentication code for the
specified input data using the specified key.

    public void Mac(
        Key key,
        ReadOnlySpan<byte> data,
        Span<byte> mac)

#### Parameters

key
: The key to use for computing the message authentication code.

data
: The data to authenticate.

mac
: The span to fill with the computed message authentication code.

#### Exceptions

ArgumentNullException
: `key` is `null`.

ArgumentException
: `key.Algorithm` is not the same object as the current
    [[MacAlgorithm|MacAlgorithm Class]] object.

ArgumentException
: `mac.Length` is not equal to [[MacSize|MacAlgorithm Class#MacSize]].

ObjectDisposedException
: `key` has been disposed.

### Verify(Key, ReadOnlySpan<byte>, ReadOnlySpan<byte>)

Verifies the specified input data using the specified key and message
authentication code.

    public bool Verify(
        Key key,
        ReadOnlySpan<byte> data,
        ReadOnlySpan<byte> mac)

#### Parameters

key
: The key to use for verification.
    Verification fails if this is not the key used when computing the message
    authentication code.

data
: The data to verify.
    Verification fails if the integrity of the data was compromised.

mac
: The message authentication code for the data.

#### Return Value

`true` if verification succeeds; otherwise, `false`.

#### Exceptions

ArgumentNullException
: `key` is `null`.

ArgumentException
: `key.Algorithm` is not the same object as the current
    [[MacAlgorithm|MacAlgorithm Class]] object.

ObjectDisposedException
: `key` has been disposed.

## Thread Safety

All members of this type are thread safe.

## Purity

All methods yield the same result for the same arguments.

## See Also

* API Reference
    * [[Algorithm Class]]
    * [[IncrementalMac Struct]]
    * [[Key Class]]

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Under new rules released by the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury, employers can offer a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) instead of a traditional group health plan starting in January 2020. With an Individual Coverage HRA, an employer contributes funds to special accounts that employees can use to choose their own health insurance.
An Individual Coverage HRA that provides sufficient funding can satisfy the employer mandate put in place by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Employers with 50 or more full-time employees are still required to offer affordable health coverage that meets certain minimum standards or pay a penalty to the IRS.
This type of HRA is largely intended to help small businesses that would like to offer health coverage but often struggle to do so, partly due to high administrative costs.
When all is said and done, roughly 800,000 employers are expected to take advantage of Individual Coverage HRAs to help pay for health insurance for more than 11 million people, about 800,000 of whom would be newly insured.1
Companies can't offer the same group of workers a choice between a traditional group health plan and an HRA — it's one or the other. Employers may not push individual employees into HRAs, but an HRA could be offered on the same terms to all members of a certain class of employees, such as all hourly workers or all new hires, while a traditional health plan is offered to other classes. For an employer with fewer than 100 employees, a class must have a minimum of 10 employees.
Employer contributions to Individual Coverage HRAs are tax deductible for the company and tax-free for workers. Employees must enroll in individual health insurance (or Medicare) for each month they (or their dependents) are covered by the HRA. Employees can purchase coverage from a state-based exchange or the private market, but it must be an ACA-compliant plan.
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Religion & state in Israel – Part II
Can the Haredi and secular societies share a sense of Jewish identity and purpose, and lessen the rift that has been widening between them?
Our previous Snippet concluded with the introduction of Ben Gurion's "Status Quo Letter". The impact of this letter on the national ethos is indeed through the eyes of the beholder. The Haredi interpretation is that this is a legal agreement that promises the Haredim ultimate control over the Jewish religion in a secular Jewish state. For the secular Zionists, this letter was a limited compromise on some liberal-democratic values of the state to come. The end justified the means: Ben Gurion truly believed that national unity was crucial, even if it meant giving up on some of his persistent beliefs. The Haredim were willing to join the Zionists and fight for a Jewish state, on the assurance that they could continue to rehabilitate the world of Torah post holocaust, and to function as the supreme rabbinic authority for Judaism in Israel.
Nowadays, the term "status quo" is used to describe the relationship between religion and state in Israel. It encompasses not only the Jewish controversies, but also the relationship between the 3 dominant religions in Israel: Christianity, Islam and Judaism. This Snippet focuses solely on the Jewish sects.
When the letter was sent, Ben Gurion did not intend it to be an official agreement, but just a declaration of intent. Only few years later did it become known as the "Status Quo Letter". There were 4 topics addressed in the letter, the Sabbath, Kosher issues, Relations between men and women, and Education. Today there is a plethora of issues that involve both religion and state, from organ donation to pig raising, burial and even Chametz in hospitals during Passover.
We can assume that these 4 topics were the most important to the Haredim when the letter was written. What is surprising is that these topics were described so briefly in the letter, giving the future Jewish state a lot of questions marks and room for interpretations. So why is this letter such an historic milestone that is mentioned each time there is an argument?
A year following the letter, Israel declared independence, and was drawn into one of its most frightening wars. The Haredi world was split as to how to react. A significant number of Haredi men joined the newly born Israel Defense Forces, and took an important part in the battles in Jerusalem. Some Haredi newspapers even advocated to join the forces. Furthermore, after the 1948 war had ended, an ad in one Haredi newspaper advertised a public meeting to celebrate the military victory in the Tel Aviv – Jaffa region.
* Haredi ad in newspaper to celebrate "independence miracle" (National Library of Israel).
As I was reading old Haredi newspapers published in 1948, I found a very interesting part describing their approach to the birth of Israel:
"There is still uncertainty about Independence Day. We do not have the necessary awakening for the upcoming holiday [...] It's important to state that this unemotionality does not stem from greatness or from excessive wisdom, but from "timtum halev" (a Hasidic term referring to an internal mental barrier that prevents a Jew from awakening to divine emotion). Even those who object to any mention of redemption [...] We must admit that with God's help, we have gained this year the safest refuge in the world for the people of Israel [...] We have attained a national home; we were freed from the yoke of strangers. Stated simply, on Independence Day we became a free people."
The first few years of the State of Israel looked promising and were probably the best, (meaning the quietest) years between the Haredi and the secular Jewish communities. The Haredim fortified their control by strengthening the power of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. The secular community continued to insist on the values they believed in.
In 1952, one of the first serious controversies arose when the Knesset passed a law ruling that religious women (who unlike secular women had been exempt from military service) must now serve in national service. The Haredim vehemently opposed this law, to the extent of "ye'hareg v'al ya'avor". Ben Gurion was determined and stubborn, but always willing to have a debate. So he went to meet one of most influential Haredi leaders at the time, the Chazon Ish (Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz).
At this meeting, the Prime Minister asked how religious and secular people would live together. Chazon Ish replied to him in a parable (derived from the Sanhedrin Tractate):
"If two camels meet on the road in a lane, and one camel is loaded, and the other is not loaded, the one who does not carry a load must make way for the camel that is loaded. We religious Jews are likened to a camel that is loaded - we have a lot of mitzvot. We have a burden of a lot of commandments. You have to clear the way for us."
This answer was known as "the parable of the full cart and the empty cart."
Ben-Gurion reacted angrily to this claim:
"Is not the mitzvah of settling the land a commandment? Is it not a burden? Is not the mitzvah of protecting life a commandment? And what of the boys, to whom your people so object: they sit on the borders and guard you. Is this not a mitzvah?"
Chazon Ish replied: "Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain." (Psalms, 127:1).
I think this historical incident, which allows us to see through "the eye of the beholder," reflects best the ongoing friction between the secular and the Haredi Jews in Israel, to this day.
* Ben Gurion entering Chazon Ish's home (Israel state archives).
Political circumstances have also had their influence in the religion versus state dilemma. During the country's first two decades, Ben Gurion and the left wing formed coalitions with the Haredim, rather than resorting to coalitions with the rival right wing parties. Members of Ben Gurion's party tended to criticize him for giving up his party's values just to keep the coalition together with the religious Jews. As a result of coalitions through the 1950s and 60s, the Haredi parties gained more and more political power over the years, and passed many laws that they claim protect their people and culture from the secular character of the state. At the same time, Jews from all the other groups outside of the ultra-Orthodox felt used and discriminated against, and so they tried to pass laws that support their culture and narrative.
A new form of a status quo has been created: both sides pass laws to strengthen their position, both sides are experts in finding loopholes and bending the laws, and the political atmosphere lacks any consensus between the different groups. Governmental authorities responsible for enforcing the law are now compelled to choose very carefully what to enforce, and to whom to enforce it. This has eroded Israelis' confidence in the integrity of the country's governmental and political institutions.
Going back to the Status Quo Letter, the first topic, Shabbat, is described as "the legal day of rest in the Jewish state". The Haredi interpretation supports their belief that no work should be done in public at all on Shabbat, unless it is a matter of Pikuach Nefesh. As a result of Israel's population growth, Israel's public transportation needs are growing rapidly. Therefore, much of the work on major transportation infrastructure projects take place on Shabbat, as there are no public transportation services according to the status quo. This type of construction work would cause crippling traffic jams if performed during the week. This is a "fascinating" example of the new status quo: The Haredi leaders are fighting strongly to keep most public transportation shut on Shabbat, including in almost completely secular cities like Tel Aviv. Here is the irony of this situation: The government agrees not to have any national transportation on Shabbat, but at the same time uses this as leverage to continue performing infrastructure construction work on Shabbat. At the same time, many secular Jews have lost trust that any government will stand up to the Haredi political bloc, and local municipalities are now taking their own initiatives. Just last year, Ramat Gan (a suburb of Tel Aviv) began operating 2 bus routes on Friday and Saturday, which do not enter religious neighborhoods. More and more cities are planning to join this wave.
* Electrification of the train system, on shabbat (Photo credit: Project-Pro).
Up until now, I have tried to layout the story, jumping between narratives and feelings and ideology on several sides of this complicated relationship. But as some of you know me, I believe it is also good to share our personal views. I'll try to do it in a "Minnesota-nice" way.
I believe that "The Status Quo Letter", the re-creation of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel after the establishment of the State, and the several religious laws passed over the years have certified the Haredim to take almost full control of the Jewish religion in Israel. I, as an Israeli Jew, am forced to use only orthodox religious services, if I want them to be considered "kosher" . It has reached the extent that I believe that the orthodox community feels that they have the power to force their ideologies on the general public. Indeed, they have the power to do so. There are many non-observant Israeli Jews who defer to and even vote for Haredi parties, as they believe that the ultra-Orthodox are the "keepers of the Jewish religion". What I find most ironic, is that the Haredi leaders demand that their religious feelings be respected but in the same breath do not show any respect to others. How can a sector that does not obey the law, make laws for everyone? Bottom line: The Haredi leaders are using democratic ways to erode the foundations of a liberal Jewish democratic state as described in the Declaration Of Independence of Israel.
I will end this snippet with a possible optimistic prediction.
The Haredi population has been growing fast, but recent statistics show that the birth rate is actually declining, while the birth rate of the secular Jewish population is increasing. How is that happening? Many (not all) Haredi men are encouraged to study at a Kollel. In order to survive financially, an increasing number of Haredi women are now opting to join the work force. So if you walk in a Haredi neighborhood around 4pm, you'll notice many Haredi men taking a break from their Torah studies to pick up their kids from kindergarten and care for them until the wives come home from work. If this trend for women to be the breadwinners (by definition both employable and employed), we might see a vast change in Haredi society within the next few decades.
The Haredi world has built invisible walls around their communities to protect themselves from secularism and modernization. Retreating from the wider world might work in some environments, but Steve Jobs knocked those walls down, armed only with smart phones. I personally know a few Haredim that have 2 cell phones: one a "kosher phone" with limited access to the internet, and one secret phone with full access to the rest of the world outside the Shtetl.
What I believe is holding the Haredim from thriving both spiritually and materially are their corrupt and manipulative leaders. Only in Israel is the Jewish ultra-Orthodox community dependent on government handouts to survive. Overseas you see that earning an income through employment is not incompatible with an observant Haredi life. Haredi politicians in Israel realize that an uneducated and impoverished community ensures their political power as their voters' daily survival depends on government support. In other words, my disappointment and frustration lies with the leadership, not with the Haredi community as a whole.
If the majority of Israelis, center-right secular Jews, get their act together and unite in one strong coalition, this could bring an end to the Haredi political manipulation.
Today is Tu BiShvat, the most sacred Jewish day for me. Halachically, it marks the new year for trees. In other words, their age. This was important in the tithe system in ancient Jewish agricultural life. But guess what? It is also the perfect time of year in the land of Israel to plant new trees. My parents raised me planting trees, bushes, and flowers. The smell of the dark brown earth is heavenly. When I plant a tree, I meditate and make a prayer. Then I mix that prayer with compost and tuck it in so it can take root and flourish.
My prayer this year is that we Israelis learn to live and flourish together between the river and the sea, with mutual respect and tolerance.
*Almond trees blossoming during Tu BiShvat.
This Yom Kippur, I'll be thinking of the Palestinian - Israelis.
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a wrist and hand condition that occurs when a nerve becomes pinched within a tunnel created by the bones of the wrist. The wrist is composed of 8 small bones called Carpals,which, along with ligaments, create a 'Carpal Tunnel' on the palmer side of the forearm. This tunnel creates a space for the passage of the Median nerve and theflexor tendons of the fingers. The Median nerve provides both sensory and motor function to the hand, and if it becomes compromised within this space, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome will occur.
Symptoms of CTS are numbness, pain, and weakness in the affected wrist and hand. Numbness and pain occur along the sensory distribution of the Median nerve, which includes the palmer side of the thumb, index finger, third finger and lateral half of the ring finger. The progression of symptoms is typically gradual, beginning with itching, tingling or mild burning, and in chronic cases can progress to complete numbness, and involve radiating pain up the arm, decreased grip strength and muscle wasting in the thumb.
CTS is often due to a combination of multiple factors that result in increased pressure on the Median nerve in the carpal tunnel. This condition is rarely due to an issue with the nerve itself. A common contributing factor to CTS is size of the carpal tunnel, as the smaller the passageway, the greater the likelihood of tendon and Median nerve compression. Women on average have smaller and narrower carpal tunnels then men, making them more prone to CTS. Another contributing factor is injury or trauma to the wrist, because the resultant swelling increases the amount of pressure and decreases the amount of space within the carpal tunnel. Repetitive strain injuries to the wrist can cause inflammation and swelling of the synovial fluid surrounding the flexor tendons, which also decreases the space within the carpal tunnel. These repetitive strain injuries can often occur in the workplace, due to use of vibrating tools and machinery, or repetitive typing and use of a mouse at a computer workstation.
Physiotherapy is often used to help treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Therapy for this condition focuses on proper education about the condition and necessary activity modification, prescription of stretching and strengthening exercises and therapeutic modalities as appropriate. Additionally, bracing can be used to help provide wrist support and stability. Wrist bracing is most effective at night to prevent wrist flexion, and during the day while performing repetitive wrist activities. Occasionally, surgical intervention is required for the treatment of CTS, in which the connective tissue creating the roof of the carpal tunnel is cut to create more room for the Median nerve. Physiotherapy rehabilitation is recommended post-surgery to ensure an optimal outcome.
For more information about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, ask your physiotherapist at Triangle Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation!
Written by: Melanie Glazer, Registered Physiotherapist.


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I'm Emily; a 22 year old blogger from Hampshire. My blog is just over a year old now, and was created as an outlet for my love of fashion, beauty and travel. I love a mixture of high street and luxury fashion and beauty and am always excited to try new brands and products that arrive on the market. I've recently graduated from university as a qualified nurse, which means that I now divide my time between a full time job and blogging. Blogging is something that I absolutely love doing, and I hope that one day I can focus more on it, and everyday I am learning and developing more and more. Other loves in my life include baking, fitness and my gorgeous dachshund Dora, who you will see a lot of on my Instagram! I hope you enjoy reading my blog and sharing my passions with me.


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THE ADECCO GROUP ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Expands the Adecco Group's up-/re-skilling offering, by adding a leader in digital skills development
Combination creates unique solutions to address clients' unmet needs for in-demand 21st-century skills
Synergies across multiple business lines will enhance General Assembly's strong standalone growth
Consistent with Group's strategy to harness megatrends and expand into high-value adjacent markets
Zurich, Switzerland, 16 April 2018: The Adecco Group, the world's leading HR solutions partner, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire General Assembly, a pioneer in education and career transformation that offers accelerated learning programs in high-demand 21st-century digital skills. The acquisition will position the Adecco Group as a leader in the fast-growing up-/re-skilling segment, complementing existing solutions and creating significant synergies in Talent Development & Career Transition and Professional Staffing & Solutions. Total enterprise value is USD 412.5 million (EUR 335 million) and the transaction is expected to be EVA positive in the third full year of ownership.
Alain Dehaze, CEO of the Adecco Group, comments: "Our clients are looking for partners to improve access to scarce 21st-century skills and help navigate workforce transformation. Demand for digital skills is growing but supply remains constrained. The rise of automation also creates a critical need to re-skill workers, with as many as 375 million employees globally needing to transition to new roles by 2030[1]. By offering General Assembly's services alongside the Group's existing talent development, career transition and professional staffing solutions we will be able to better respond to these client needs, enhancing both access to and the supply of the most in-demand skills. We look forward to working with the General Assembly team to build a dynamic and unique business together."
General Assembly is a global leader in dynamic digital skills training for individuals and corporations. Founded in 2011, the company offers employer-focused, practitioner-taught technical skills training and development in business-critical areas such as coding, data science, user experience design and digital marketing. Its full-time immersive and part-time courses are delivered by expert instructors across an international network of 20 campuses, at enterprise client sites, online or via a blended model. Its award-winning curriculums have proven highly effective at delivering specific skills and enhancing career paths, achieving significantly higher engagement and completion rates than online-only training. The company's strong brand position is supported by high customer satisfaction (NPS 50+) and excellent career outcomes for its more than 50,000 global alumni.
General Assembly has a strong track record of organic revenue growth, achieving a three-year CAGR of 30%. Revenues in 2017 were approximately USD 100 million and the company has a strong backlog of bookings for 2018. General Assembly's business model is highly scalable, with programme content delivered via an omni-channel approach (classroom, online and blended). Access to the Adecco Group's more than 100,000 enterprise clients, global infrastructure, data and comprehensive labour market knowledge will further enhance General Assembly's strong standalone growth potential, with specific opportunities already identified.
Significant synergies exist with the Adecco Group's current solutions portfolio. In particular, leveraging General Assembly's complementary training services to enhance the value proposition of Lee Hecht Harrison's leading career transition and talent development solutions will further broaden the Group's workforce transformation capabilities. By helping organizations to up-skill their current talent and transition them into new technology-powered roles, clients can reduce the financial and personal costs associated with disruptions to the workforce caused by rapid changes in technology. There is further significant potential to leverage General Assembly's "Talent Pipeline as a Service" (TPaaS) model in Professional Staffing & Solutions. TPaaS sources, trains, and delivers skilled workers to enterprises, enabling employers to close large and often persistent gaps for qualified talent. As part of the broad suite of training and workforce solutions offered by the Adecco Group, TPaaS can create pools of highly-skilled tech talent for clients around the globe.
The acquisition of General Assembly strengthens the Transform and Innovate pillars of the Adecco Group's strategic agenda (see 2017 Annual Report for more details) and is consistent with the Group's strategy to expand into high-growth, high-margin adjacent markets. As the Group transforms its core operations and broadens its solutions portfolio this will accelerate its structural revenue growth and enhance margins, while continuing to deliver strong cash flow, all underpinning its commitment to achieve leading total shareholder returns.
General Assembly will continue to operate as a separate division within the Adecco Group under the leadership of founder and CEO Jake Schwartz and his team, reporting to Sergio Picarelli, Member of the Executive Committee of the Adecco Group.
"General Assembly has always been about creating bridges between education and employment - that's what has allowed us to scale to 20 campuses, 50,000 alumni, and over 300 Fortune 500 clients. As our work with employers has grown, so has our need to connect in a deeper way with the world of human capital, and that is why we are so excited about the transformational opportunities that come with this partnership," said Jake Schwartz, founder and CEO of General Assembly. "We chose the Adecco Group because it brings a multitude of strategic opportunities to serve enterprise clients, solve pervasive digital skills gaps, and align our offerings with the world-class brands that comprise the Adecco Group network."
Details of the transaction
Under the terms of the agreement, the enterprise value of General Assembly amounts to USD 412.5 million (EUR 335 million). For 2018, General Assembly is on track to achieve strong double-digit organic revenue growth. General Assembly is currently in a high-growth investment phase and is therefore expected to be modestly dilutive to Group earnings in 2018, the impact of which is included within the Group's current guidance on planned strategic investments. From 2019, General Assembly is expected to be modestly accretive to earnings. In the medium-term General Assembly's EBITA margins are anticipated to be significantly higher than the Group average. The acquisition is expected to be EVA positive within three years, in-line with the Group's M&A criteria, and will create substantial long-term value for shareholders.
The transaction will be financed from the Group's existing financing resources and is subject to customary closing conditions, including certain regulatory approvals. It is expected to close during Q2 2018.
M&A and balance sheet update
The acquisitionof General Assembly and Vettery, in early 2018, continue the strategic development of the Adecco Group, consistent with the priorities laid out at the September 2017 Capital Markets Day. Combined with the organic development of Adia and YOSS, in 2017, the Adecco Group's solutions portfolio has been expanded to include leading platforms in online staffing, freelance, digital permanent recruitment and up-/re-skilling. Focus will now be on the successful integration and acceleration of these acquisitions and ventures, and the Group therefore does not anticipate further significant M&A during 2018.
The Group's balance sheet remains strong. Net Debt/EBITDA excluding one-offs at year-end 2017 was 0.8x, or approximately 1.1x on a pro-forma basis, including the acquisitions of General Assembly and Vettery. The Group announced a EUR 150 million share buyback with the Q4 & FY 2017 results. Purchases under the share buyback are expected to be focused in Q4 2018 and early 2019, due to the seasonality of Group free cash flow, which is typically stronger in H2, and outflows relating to the dividend and M&A in H1 2018.
For more information on the Adecco Group visit www.adeccogroup.com.
For General Assembly visit generalassemb.ly.
To download the transaction media kit and other assets, please visit the Adecco Group press kit page .
[1] McKinsey Global Institute, "Jobs lost, jobs gained: workforce transitions in a time of automation" (December 2017)
Information in this release may involve guidance, expectations, beliefs, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based on information available to Adecco Group AG as of the date of this release, and we assume no duty to update any such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this release are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations. Numerous factors could cause or contribute to such differences. Factors that could affect the Company's forward-looking statements include, among other things: global GDP trends and the demand for temporary work; changes in regulation of temporary work; intense competition in the markets in which the Company operates; integration of acquired companies; changes in the Company's ability to attract and retain qualified internal and external personnel or clients; the potential impact of disruptions related to IT; any adverse developments in existing commercial relationships, disputes or legal and tax proceedings.
The Adecco Group is based in Zurich, Switzerland. Adecco Group AG is registered in Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN). The group is powered by eight lead brands: Adecco, Modis, Badenoch & Clark, Spring Professional, Lee Hecht Harrison, Pontoon, Adia and YOSS.
About General Assembly
General Assembly is advancing the future of work by equipping individuals and corporations alike with the most in-demand 21st-century skills. Offering training and assessments in web development, data science, digital marketing, and more, General Assembly is building transparent career pathways for individuals, and sustainable, diverse talent pipelines for employers. General Assembly's programmes are delivered across a network of 20 campus locations in six countries, via immersive online offerings and through onsite trainings for more than 300 of the Fortune 500. With an alumni network of more than 50,000 graduates and a further 600,000 professionals having attended its classes, workshops, and events, General Assembly is the leading source for training, talent acquisition and career transitions.


This weekend is the finale of the Scarecrow Festival. For 20 years the Scarecrow Festival has been supporting ABC Head Start. To put on a festival of this size it takes countless hours and most of all countless volunteers. The festival is organized by a committee of volunteers who work year round to make the festival a success. The amount of hours the committee puts in during the year is truly unbelievable.
I spoke with our Community Coordinator, Ann Babb, who estimated there have been nearly 20 000 volunteers in the lifetime of the Scarecrow Festival. Many of these volunteers come back year after year to help out for the weekend. Needless to say this festival could not have existed without individuals taking time out of their own lives to give their talents and time.
I hope to see you there this weekend, and when you walk around the festival take a moment and thank a volunteer.
The Scarecrow Festival runs THIS WEEKEND October 12 - 14 at the Edmonton Expo Centre.


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Q: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS /dev/sdb1 corruption , every time i close laptop lid After i close the laptop lid , and open it again , ubuntu ran into so many problems.
For example , i can't Search in apps ,open firefox or open "About This Computer".Firefox shows a crash message.
So i restarted laptop , but /dev/sdb1 corruption error occured.I Fixed it by fsck /dev/sdb1 , and all problems solved.but again when i close the laptop lid , the problems has occured again.
My laptop is "Asus K550JX" and ubuntu is installed on a 16GB USB 3.0 Flash.How can i solve it? Thanks.

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Irada Ayupova: 'We can't hide cultural values from people'
Minister of Culture of Republic of Tatarstan talks about theatres, creative spaces, the issue of national languages
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The Year of the Theatre in Russia has been rich in cultural events in Tatarstan. Competitions of performing arts have taken place in the republic, a new film project has been launched. In addition, museums are transforming, the exhibition space is expanding, a new opera school is created. Minister of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan Irada Ayupova said that Tatar culture went beyond the republic and the country at a meeting on 20 December. She had a lively chat, exchanged opinions with journalists what was created and what needed to be created. After the meeting, Realnoe Vremya is presenting 10 facts about cultural Tatarstan.
1. How to cherish human values through pain
At the meeting, they talked about the number of theatre events in Tatarstan in 2019, noted the performance of municipal actors and directors. 25 plays of Craft All-Russian Theatre Festival of Young Directors took place on Kazan stages. The 19th Interregional Competition of Theatre Companies Idel House named after Zakirov was held. The owner of the Grand Prix was awarded the president's certificate for a million rubles. The 1st all-Russian competition of dramaturgy for children, teenagers and the youth ASYL was in Kazan. Authors from 25 Russian and four foreign cities writing in the Russian and Tatar languages and presenting play they hadn't staged participated in the competition.
"It is not an instantaneous result. We get what we prepared during the long-term, systematic work. Drama is the best drug for depression. If muscles ache after the gym, it means that muscles grow. Cultural values also form through distress. It is necessary to train a young spectator, foster correct feelings not only through entertainment, but it is also necessary to talk with him about the director's idea after plays, why this play is needed," Irada Ayupova noted.
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Drama is the best drug for depression. If muscles ache after the gym, it means that muscles grow. Cultural values also form through distress
2. What impressed and stuck in memory
The minister of culture shared the brightest impressions: "Last week I participated in a conference of the Russian State Institute of Performing Arts. We talked about the creation of cultural centres in Russian cities. One of the participants of the event told me: "I watched your Golden Horde on TV. It is so topical, great that you have a national ballet". She was very surprised when I replied to her that it was a contemporary composition, its authors were still alive, and the staging was new.
My participation in the cultural programme of Valdai Forum in Sochi has become the most memorable event. It is one of the top political sites in the world. I presented the culture of the East as leading. Music of Tatar composers was played, compositions in the Tatar language were performed. After that, scientists, political experts from Canada, the USA approached me. They said they wanted to see Tatarstan, while those who had been in Tatarstan wanted to come again."
3. What does Tatarstan want to say with its cinema?
Kazan joined an all-Russian short film campaign. The minister of culture said that an anthology consisting of seven short films, which would be presented in the next days, was polished. There will be a run in Saint Petersburg. "It turned out to be unexpectedly good works, amazing, on the world's scale. The gimmick is that each of the directors who will arrive will promote our territory and our actors in their market," the head of the Ministry of Culture noted.
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To develop cinematography in Tatarstan, we should decide what we want to say in cinema and say it in a way that people understand
"The Tatars like theatre very much. But one shouldn't squander money without thinking about the next release. To develop cinematography in Tatarstan, we should decide what we want to say in cinema and say it in a way that people understand. Cinema must fascinate, excite. Art wants two things: an established system and craft, further dramaturgy, directing. We give young dramaturgs a chance to write and young directors to stage, experiment on professional sites. A school and freedom are needed in a good sense of the word, while the search for resources is the third stage. If we establish this system in cinema it will be great."
4. Does Kazan deserve being named a hero city?
Ayupova remembered a project of publication of wartime letters. "A girl wrote a letter to her mother from the front that they were fed well. The home front gave the last things to front soldiers. How much dramatism this situation had. The youth don't understand the value of the Victory. The Kazan defensive perimeter was built when it was 40 degrees below zero. Now it is said that it was a mistake. What if the Fascists had gone further, what if we had lost the strong home front? I think that on the eve of the 75th anniversary of Victory it is necessary to immortalise every person's contribution to the Great Victory regardless of one's place of residence. From today's perspective, we don't understand the tragedy of the war. Now we are talking about government procurement for compositions that would tell the younger generation about the value of human life in war."
5. To encourage to have projects that solve real problems
According to the minister, public project protection has been introduced in the republic this year. "Even in culture we put the material above an idea. People come and say: 'We need furniture, computers'. It is maybe can be bought. But the problem you want to solve with this project is a priority. I ask first: 'How will this project solve the problem and what's the social effect?' And that's it, they immediately gave up because our projects are 'give us money to buy three computers and two tables'. We need to encourage people to think that their activity does solve the problem. It is impossible to impose something in the social sphere, one can support only. The mission of the state and the Ministry of Culture is to support those who really need help so that it will bring real dividends.
Graduates of our circus school work at Cirque du Soleil and Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard. We invest money in education. Hopefully, the situation will get moving
6. Misty future of circus
"We have ideas of making programmes that will use resources of the circus, but it is rather a theatre with elements of the circus. If we are talking about the creation of a professional company, the staff is needed, which is a very long process. Graduates of our circus school work at Cirque du Soleil and Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard. We invest money in education. Hopefully, the situation will get moving."
7. Title for state is cheapest way after "thanks"
In Ayupova's opinion, an artist raises the state with the title People's Artist so much that it must provide the artist with a corresponding social status. "People must be recognised at the federal level, they must be known across the country. To ensure that our artists are recognisable across Russia, we must actively promote our art not only in Tatarstan but also outside it. Not only financial support is needed. Unfortunately, the title today is the state's cheapest way of encouraging after "thanks".
8. On national opera
At the meeting, they mentioned a new centre of Albina Shagimuratova. According to the head of the culture ministry, the singer is among the most sought-after performers in Tatarstan and one of the most recognisable people in the world's opera. Her centre will be located in Saydash Culture Centre. "The budget has been determined, we discussed this work with the city administration of Kazan. Albina Shagimuratova has her own pupils that can do the work constantly. Besides, we will invite famous singers to masterclasses who will polish professional mastery. The new centre has amazing conditions: the walls in the classrooms are completely soundproof. Apart from material conditions, there must be staff capacity. It is very hard to work as a soloist. We have a unique territory with a rich opera legacy. If we manage to make the school our national opera school, we can transmit it around the world and stage in Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkey."
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Albina Shagimuratova has her own pupils that can do the work constantly. In addition, we will invite famous singers to masterclasses who will polish professional mastery
9. Future lies with creative spaces at railway stations and in shopping malls
From Ayupova's point of view, museums stopped being topical as a place for a single visit. The reconstructed museums, for instance, the Salikh Saydashev Museum, must become growth points. "It must be active museum expositions, we can't hide historical values from people."
The minister reminded about Zausayev's collection who collected antiquities all his life, and when he had tough times, it turned nobody needed these values. Now they lay in storerooms in Finland. Now the ministry is holding talks to exhibit them in Tatarstan. "We can't focus on big items only, history is conserved precisely in personal archives."
"People write: 'Why invest so much money in culture?' In the wartime, people sacrificed their own lives to conserve their cultural heritage. What should change in cultural consciousness if we think that we can't invest in culture?" the minister was indignant.
Ayupova talked about modern forms of exhibition spaces in shopping malls, at railway stations, airports. One of them already runs in the building of the former factory manufacturing musical instruments. Now exhibitions are held, masterclasses are given there. It is a cosy concept for a family's leisure time.
Photo: Rinat Nazmetdinov
In the wartime, people sacrificed their own lives to conserve their cultural heritage. What should change in cultural consciousness if we think that we can't invest in culture?
10. One should understand language of art by soul, but marking for languages is necessary
Irada Ayupova considers Switzerland with four official languages as an ideal model of multilingualism. Ayupova herself arrived from Baku in Russia 25 years ago, she has been learning the Tatar language for the last seven years. She thinks that the language of art is sometimes clear without translation. "We should respect each other, including when it comes to languages. To have bilingualism, it is necessary to provide Russian and even English content. I think we should start with marking in different languages."
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12 Day Tour from Budapest to Berlin
Travel through some of Eastern Europe's most fascinating countries—Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Germany —each with a rich culture, fascinating history, and interesting historical sights. Your tour begins in Budapest, Eastern Europe's most cosmopolitan city, and ends in Berlin with overnights in Bratislava, Vienna, České Budějovice, and Prague.
Sightseeing in each city includes the top-see attractions, including a visit to Heroes' Square in Budapest, founded in 1896 to represent 1000 years of Hungarian history; gothic St. Martin's Church in Bratislava, coronation church for the Kingdom of Hungary from the 16th to 19th centuries; St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, dating back to the 12th-century; the Esztergom Basilica and Treasury, the largest church in Hungary; and in Prague, the Astronomical Clock, built in 1410, and Hradčany Castle grounds, dating from the 9th century. Enjoy a guided walking tour in the town of Český Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a cobbled Old Town and fine architecture in gothic, renaissance, and baroque styles, constructed between the 13th and 17th centuries.
Globus has also included some special experiences for you. On the way to Prague, stop for a guided visit of Hluboká Castle; visit the Budvar (Budweiser) Brewery in České Budějovice and enjoy a light lunch; and to get an authentic taste of life in Vienna, Globus has included an exclusive waltz dance class, and coffee and cake at a historic local café.
From Prague, travel by high-speed train to Berlin for three overnights and guided sightseeing with picture stops at the Brandenburg Gate and Holocaust Memorial. All services in Berlin, including Local Host assistance, are provided by Monograms.
Historical sights, fascinating history, exciting special experiences, an expert Tour Director, and knowledgeable Local Guides who bring these destinations to life… this Central Europe tour has it all!
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Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the synagogue, panoramic view from Fishermen's Bastion
Guided walking tour, visit the Esztergom Basilica and Treasury
Guided walking tour, visit St. Martin's Church
Guided sightseeing, take pictures of the Hundertwasserhaus and visit Heldenplatz and St. Stephen's Cathedral; [LF] waltz dancing lesson; [LF] Kaffee und Kuchen at a local café
Guided walking tour
HLUBOKÁ CASTLE
A guided visit to the castle
[LF] Visit the Budvar (Budweiser) Brewery and enjoy a light lunch
Guided sightseeing, Astronomical Clock, visit the Hradčany Castle grounds; farewell dinner at a local restaurant
PRAGUE-BERLIN
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Guided sightseeing of historic landmarks. Take pictures of Holocaust Memorial & Brandenburg Gate
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Day 1 ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY.
Welcome to Budapest! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)
Day 2 BUDAPEST.
Eastern Europe's most cosmopolitan city comes to life during your guided sightseeing. See elegant Andrassy Avenue, the Thermal Baths, and visit the world's second-largest Jewish SYNAGOGUE. From the lookout towers of Fishermen's Bastion, enjoy a panoramic view of the sprawling city, and admire the 13th-century Matthias Coronation Church and HEROES' SQUARE. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, a delectable optional Hungarian specialty dinner can be arranged. (B)
Day 3 BUDAPEST–ESZTERGOM–BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA.
Esztergom was the capital of Hungary from the 10th through the mid-13th centuries and is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church in Hungary today. Your guided tour includes a visit to the ESZTERGOM BASILICA AND TREASURY, the largest church in Hungary. Continue to Bratislava, capital of Slovakia, and explore the historical center of Bratislava on foot with your Local Guide. Marvel at the medieval towers and fortifications, of which St. Michael's Gate is the oldest. See the medieval Town Hall, gothic ST. MARTIN'S CHURCH, and many palaces, like Grassalkovich Palace. Built around 1760, it is now residence of the Slovak president. Also see the Archiepiscopal Palace, seat of the Slovak government.
Today's Distance: 261 mi / 420 km (B)
Day 4 BRATISLAVA–VIENNA, AUSTRIA.
Cross the nearby Austrian border and arrive in Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Your guided sightseeing features a stop at the colorful and unusual Hundertwasserhaus, and a drive along the famous Ringstrasse with its magnificent buildings. See the Vienna State Opera House; the Jewish quarter; and stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian imperial family. Marvel at the impressive courtyards and famous HELDENPLATZ, and visit awesome ST. STEPHEN'S CATHEDRAL. This afternoon, in the city of Strauss, a special highlight is [LF] an exclusive WALTZ DANCING LESSON.
Today's Distance: 93 mi / 150 km (B)
Day 5 VIENNA.
In the morning, [LF] join the locals at the historic Café Landtmann for Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake). Balance of the day at leisure. Why not join an optional excursion to splendid Schönbrunn Palace, the former imperial summer residence. (B)
Day 6 VIENNA–ČESKÝ KRUMLOV, CZECH REPUBLIC–ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE.
Český Krumlov is a small town in southern Bohemia in the Czech Republic. It has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, mainly for its fine architecture in gothic, renaissance, and baroque style, constructed between the 13th through the 17th centuries. A guided walking tour shows you the main sights, before arriving at your hotel.
Today's Distance: 162 mi / 260 km (B,D)
Day 7 ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE–HLUBOKÁ CASTLE–PRAGUE.
Start today with a visit to magnificent HLUBOKÁ CASTLE, a national cultural monument of the Czech Republic. Return to České Budějovice for [LF] an enjoyable visit to the BUDVAR (Budweiser) BREWERY, followed by a light lunch. Arrive in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. An optional evening tour is available to explore Prague by night.
Today's Distance: 112 mi / 180 km (B,L,D)
Day 8 PRAGUE.
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features a visit to the 1,000-year-old HRADČANY CASTLE GROUNDS, which afford lovely views of St. Vitus Cathedral and the castle's walls and bastions. Originally laid out in the 16th-century, the grounds reached the present park-like form in the early 20th-century. Also see the Old Town, the Jewish ghetto, and the ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK, once the envy of all Europe. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at one of Prague's fine restaurants. (B,D)
Day 9 PRAGUE–BERLIN.
Travel by HIGH-SPEED TRAIN (first class) to Berlin. Your Local Host can help you maximize your time. (B)
Day 10 BERLIN.
Morning guided sightseeing includes the restored Reichstag, remains of the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, and Museum Island. Time for a picture stop at the HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL and BRANDENBURG GATE. (B)
Your Local Host will have suggestions for your day at leisure. (B)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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Saskatoon Catholic School Celebrates 50th Anniversary with a Major Expansion
Released on April 15, 2016
Tonight Education Minister Don Morgan will join students, teachers, members of the community and representatives from Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools to recognize École St. Matthew School's 50th anniversary while also celebrating the recent expansion and renovation of the school. The Government of Saskatchewan has committed more than $14 million toward this project.
"It's a fitting way to commemorate St. Matthew's 50th anniversary by also celebrating this important project that will ensure that students can enjoy learning in this great school for many years to come," Morgan said. "I want to thank the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division for being a great partner on this project and for their commitment to excellence in education."
The expansion to the K-8 school includes nearly 8,000 square feet of additional space. Upgrades include a new state-of-the-art gymnasium, 10 new classrooms, five renovated classrooms, a practical and applied arts space, music room, art room, science lab and a library and resource centre.
"Years of work have been put into this project," Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools' Board of Education Chair Diane Boyko said. "I thank all the parents, staff, community members and the Ministry of Education for coming together to make this expansion and renovation a reality. It's very fitting that we officially re-open the school during the school's 50th anniversary celebrations. I can't think of a better way for the St. Matthew community to celebrate this new beginning."
"I can't describe how happy I am to be able to celebrate both St. Matthew's 50th Anniversary and the re-opening of our new facility," École St. Matthew School Principal François Rivard said. "It is no surprise that our students, staff and parent community tirelessly worked to make this day happen. I look forward to what the next 50 years of Catholic education will bring."
St. Matthew is a French immersion school serving more than 400 students.
Since 2007, the government has committed approximately $966 million toward 65 major school capital projects and numerous smaller projects such as portable classrooms and preventative maintenance and renewal.
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