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Total War: Three Kingdoms 1.0
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China's history has always been characterized by great turmoil, glory, and decay. From before Western Europe slowly began to enter the Middle Ages ( Medieval II - Total War ), China was far ahead, and some of the biggest and most bloody battles and wars took place in The Middle Kingdom, as it is also called.
The Total War Series has always focused on these interesting historical periods, when parts of the world climbed into the flames of the war: from the rise and fall of the Roman Empire to the Napoleonic conquests in the 19th century. Now the trip has come to Asia and to the turbulent Three Kingdoms period in China's history, which can be experienced for the first time on PC gaming.
Join one of China's most breathtaking historical periods
In Total War games, you assume the role of one of the significant characters relevant to the historical period the game covers. For example, in Napoleon Total War one could play as Napoleon or the Austrian Emperor.
Built in the same way, the Three Kingdoms offers 12 interesting characters, each with their own unique playing style and benefits to conquer Ancient China.
The game begins in the wake of the takeover of the bloody warlord Dong Zhou, who has taken the young child emperor from the Han dynasty (Emperor Xian) under his wings to become emperor himself over the mighty kingdom. The most loyal to the Han dynasty formed a coalition to stop Dong Zhuo but to no avail. After the failure of the coalition, it collapsed, and China's warlords / warlords went to their own, to become emperors themselves.
The goal of the game is to declare yourself emperor and to defeat all resistance. In the final phase of the game there will be three competitors to the throne (hence the Three Kingdoms), and the warlord standing back forms his own new Chinese dynasty.
To reach this point, gather their armies, take them to the gates of the enemy, and fight them with power if required. At the same time, you must also be a kind diplomat to secure trade agreements, alliances, strengthen your own economy, to be able to supply the great armies, and be careful with his subjects having enough food and not dragging the sword into rebellion while fighting on the front.
Choose from twelve unique characters, each of which will shape China's future differently
Total War Three Kingdoms have so far 12 different characters you can play. This system reminds a lot about the champion / hero system in Total War: Warhammer A few of them come in the form of The Yellow Turban Rebellion DLC, which you got free during pre-order. Otherwise, it can be purchased from Steam and Total War's own website.
Each character has its own unique form of "currency" that can be earned through battle and conquest. This currency can be used for special actions along the way that change the game to your own advantage.
If you are a new player for the Total War series, it is recommended that you start out as Cao Cao. Cao Cao was the last chancellor during the Han Dynasty and rebelled when Dong Zhou made his coup. He is known as a cunning and erratic dealer and planner who finds his strength in cheating his enemies and playing them against each other through proxy wars.
Liu Bei is for people who are relatively familiar with the game series. Like Liu Bei, you are a people's man, and are loved by your subjects, making your militia units not upkeep. At the same time, you also have a direct connection to the Han Dynasty, which allows you to claim the remaining territory of the dynasty without any problems. But be careful! Like Liu Bei is image everything. Losing an important battle can lead to the fall of his kingdom.
Yuan Shao was the former Emperorrs right hand man, and stood by his side thick and thin. An arduous commander who has achieved incredible victories now stands with the task of reuniting China once again. Yuan Shao focuses on alliance building and creating vassals out of smaller states to fight for him.
Sun Jian is also important to mention. Sun Jian is also called The Tiger of Jiandong and it is not without reason. In the battlefield, he is an opponent without equal, and when he duel against a general he is sure to win. His goal is to unify southern China to push up and reconcile the whole country.
Once you have won a campaign and become an emperor, you unlock the bloodthirsty warlord Dong Zhuo. As Dong Zhou you have to expect a tough campaign. With the Han Dynasty's territory scattered widely and with many enemies, there is no time to hesitate.
Show your strategic skills in real time battles
Total War: Three Kingdoms essential feature is the real-time battles of the game series. Here you are in charge of armies that can count up to many thousands of men. You command everything from infantry, cavalry, archer and the infamous trebuchets that can wipe out many men with one shot.
To gain victory over your opponent, you must have built up an army that can stand up to all threats. Use the cavalry to flank so you can get rid of the archer, and eventually fall into the back of the enemy front line. The archers are important in reducing enemy strength before reaching your front, and the people of the foot must keep the line as long as possible.
The game is also turn based (a turn = one season), and each faction has the opportunity to move around their armies, attack and expand their territory in turn.
The perfect way to train your brain and demonstrate your strategic abilities
Total War: Three Kingdoms is the game for you who like to unfold your strategic abilities and make complicated tactical moves. Everything from expanding your cities to infrastructure, leading diplomacy with a variety of unique characters, and showing the kind who can get even the strongest enemy in their knees is possible in this game. It is stimulating and exciting because even the most carefully planned action can have 6 unexpected outcomes that change your game forever.
The unique period in Chinese history
Romance of the Three Kingdoms is one of the most exciting historical events not only in Chinese history but also in world history. With so many unique warlords all gambling for the throne in the world's most powerful country, every game develops differently from the first.
The story of Three Kingdoms differs widely from the European we know so well. There is another way that is being negotiated in a different way and the whole social structure is new and exciting, and breathing new life into the Total War series.
Fantastic and well-optimized graphics
Total War: Three Kingdoms look better than any other Total War game to date. The graphics have got a good boost and make the game come to life in a completely different way than we have seen before. Watching the big hordes of your soldiers marching with the sun reflected in their helmets is a beautiful sight.
In addition, the game is also well-optimized for most computers of relatively new character. At least it runs better than any other Total War game to date, so your hardware is a little outdated, don't worry.
But the UI itself in the game has also become more complicated than before. It can feel unmanageable the first time you work with it. This is most evident in the game's research tree, which advances its nation technologically, and in the pause menu, which looks messy and disorganized.
On campaignthe card is all but as expected from other Total War games, while the diplomacy window has got an overhaul that has fixed past problems and created new ones in the form of even more clutter.
Total War: Three Kingdoms have beaten all records for Total War games to date, and this is not without reason. The game is at such a high level that most were surprised. The game can be played over and over again because of the many different and interesting characters, each of which has their unique strategies, and may not there be some DLCs that add more? Total War: Three Kingdoms can only be highly recommended as one of 2019's best games.
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UBS trader Scott Hapgood skips Anguilla hearing after Trump comment
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Gavin "Scott" Hapgood, a UBS financial advisor who is accused of killing a hotel worker while on vacation in April 2019, speaks to reporters outside a courthouse in a still image from video taken in The Valley, Anguilla August 22, 2019.
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A UBS trader from Connecticut who is charged with manslaughter in the death of a hotel worker in Anguilla failed to return for a court hearing on that British island territory Monday — a month after President Donald Trump said that "something looks and sounds very wrong" about the case.
A spokesman for the trader, Scott Hapgood, said the 44-year-old Darien resident cannot "return to Anguilla to clear his name" because authorities there "will not give him a fair trial or guarantee his safety."
"He's not going back," the spokesman, Jamie Diaferia, told CNBC.
Diaferia said that as Monday's hearing approached, Hapgood's legal team had worked to obtain a guarantee that he would be protected if he returned to Anguilla, and that he would be allowed to return to the United States on bail after the hearing ended.
Diaferia said Anguillan authorities declined to give those guarantees and also declined Hapgood's offer to appear at the hearing via a video link with the Caribbean island.
The case has sparked outrage on Anguilla, where Hapgood's release on bail was heavily criticized.
"We understand there will be people in Anguilla who say Scott is running from a trial. That is 100% false," said Juliya Arbisman, Hapgood's international lawyer.
"There is nothing Scott wants more than to clear his name and get his life back. But he cannot clear his name if he is dead, or if the legal process by which he is bound is fundamentally biased and unjust."
Hapgood, who is on leave from UBS, is charged with killing 27-year-old Kenny Mitchel on April 13 in the Malliouhana Hotel, while two of Hapgood's children were in the room.
Hapgood claims that Mitchel, who reportedly was intoxicated by alcohol and cocaine, entered his family's hotel room under the false pretense of having been sent there to fix a broken sink.
Mitchel then attacked Hapgood — who was a defensive end on Dartmouth College's football team — with a knife after demanding money, according to Hapgood's account.
A struggle ensued, and Mitchel died shortly thereafter.
The New York Times has reported that a coroner initially ruled that Mitchel died from asphyxiation.
But the same coroner later revised that report after toxicology tests, which suggested that Mitchel "had so much cocaine in his bloodstream that he was essentially a dying man when he entered Mr. Hapgood's suite that day," the Times reported.
Hapgood, an account manager with UBS Global Management in New York, is free on a $74,000 bond.
Trump first took note of Hapgood on Oct. 14 after the Fox News show "Fox and Friends" — a favorite of the president's — aired a segment about the criminal case.
"Will be looking into the Scott Hapgood case, and the Island of Anguilla," Trump wrote in a tweet. "Something looks and sounds very wrong. I know Anguilla will want to see this case be properly and justly resolved."
The White House had no immediate comment when asked about Hapgood failing to show up for his mandated court appearance on Anguilla.
Hapgood's spokesman Diaferia noted in a statement that, "Despite the unfairness of the charge continuing, Scott has cooperated with the Anguillan legal process and has returned to the island three times for hearings in an effort to clear his name."
"But it has become progressively apparent that Scott would not receive a fair trial in Anguilla," the statement said.
"During the process, a toxicology report was suppressed, witnesses altered their accounts and submitted new statements that were false, a revised cause of death was ignored, legal counsel was excluded from the hearing, and numerous other actions that suggested that politics are governing Scott's case rather than the law and the facts."
The statement said that if authorities revoked Hapgood's bail, "There is a significant likelihood Scott's incarceration would be indefinite, as a trial may not happen for many years."
And "there is near certainty the death threats he has received will come to fruition if he were to be held in an Anguillan prison for any length of time," the statement said.
Hapgood's wife, Kallie Hapgood, told The New York Post last month that she had "begged him from day one not to go back there" to Anguilla.
"He knows he did nothing wrong. He's not responsible for Mitchel's death, but to me, I don't know if that is enough to keep him safe. If he were to be remanded to prison, I think it would be the equivalent of a death sentence," Kallie Hapgood told The Post.

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List of banks in Finland. Banks are usually open Mon-Fri 9:00–16:30 (office hours may vary regionally) and closed on weekends. Foreign currency and travellers' cheques can also be exchanged at the currency exchange offices at the Helsinki Central Railway Station, open Mon-Fri 8:00–20:00 Sat-Sun 9:00-19:00, and Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, open daily 5:30–21:00. There are also exchange offices in the largest cities.
The Finnish currency unit is the euro (EUR) divided into 100 cents (cent). The coins in use are: 5, 10, 20, 50 cents, and 1 and 2 euros. The notes are: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros.
Traveller's cheques are accepted at all banks, travel agencies and hotels as well as in some major shops. The Eurocheques are accepted in banks and some shops.
Most international credit cards (Visa, Eurocard, Access, Mastercard, Diner's Club, American Express) are accepted in most Finnish hotels, restaurants, car rentals, department stores, gas stations, and many more. Check first at the cash registry.
The electricity current in Finland is 220 volts (230 volts) and 50 Hz. The plugs are two-pin continental sizes. Emergencies Dial 112 for an emergency. Other emergency numbers and instructions can be found in telephone books and directories or by asking your hotel porter.
Lost and found items are best inquired for at the local police station, in Helsinki at the Pasila police station by calling +358 295 477 912 or visiting at Pasilanraitio 13, 00240 Helsinki Mon-Fri 09-11am, or at the Lost & Found International.
Medicines are sold only at pharmacies (apteekki). Note that the chemists sell only cosmetics. Many pharmacies have long opening hours and the pharmacy at Mannerheimintie 96 in Helsinki has 24-hour service, tel. +358-300 20200 (0,49 €/min. + local net charge). All hospitals have doctors on duty around the clock. There is an increasing number of private practices and hospitals, which also provide for most dental care.
When arriving in Finland, a non-Finnish citizen must carry a passport. They will also need a visa unless they are exempt from the visa obligation under EU regulations. Finland is a Schengen member state. The Schengen member states have jointly agreed about the rules concerning the movement of third-country nationals in their territories and decided which countries' citizens are required to present a visa. More information at the Ministry of Foreigh Affairs website. As a rule, foreign nationals who require a Schengen visa for travel to Finland are requested to apply it from either the nearest Finnish mission or a mission of another Schengen country representing Finland in visa matters. The application must be lodged not earlier than three (3) months prior to the planned visit.
The post offices are open Mon-Fri 9:00–18:00 Stamped mail can be posted in the yellow (economy) or blue (Priority) mailboxes for collection. Stamps are available at the post offices, most bookstores, paper shops, kiosks, and railway and bus stations.
Major cities have public transportation services. Helsinki public transportation has bus, tram and metro lines; there are also tourist tickets available. Passenger train services connect the major cities and the trains are clean and comfortable.
Coach services in Finland form an integrated system and cover more than 90% of all public roads. Coach timetables are usually adapted to rail, air and sea connections.
There is one sauna for every three people in Finland and visitors will find them everywhere – in hotels, private homes, on board ships, and holiday villages.
The Finnish specialties are handicrafts, jewellery, hand-woven "ryijy" rugs, furniture, glassware, porcelain, ceramics, furs and textiles. There are plenty of young designers' products available. More information on shopping in Finland here.
Anyone permanently residing outside the EU and Norway can shop tax-free in Finland, thus saving up to 17% on purchases over EUR 40. Stores with Tax-Free Shopping signs will provide the customer with a Tax Free Form. Upon leaving EU territory, travellers can claim VAT that varies according to product. Tax-free purchases must be taken out of Finland and may not be used before leaving the country.
Alko Inc. is a trading chain specializing in alcoholic beverages. Alko has a monopoly over retail sales of all beverages containing over 4.7% of alcohol by volume. Alko shops are open Mon-Fri 9:00/10:00–18:00/20:00 and Sat 9:00–18:00.
Taxis can be obtained by phone, picked up at taxi stations or flagged down on the move. All taxis have an illuminated yellow sign "taksi" or "taxi". The taxi is vacant when the sign is lit. The fares a regulated by law, so there is no risk of overcharging. The basic far is EUR 5,90 (weekdays) EUR 9 (nights and weekends), and the cos per kilometre is EUR 1,6 – 2,23 depending on the number of passengers.
Calls from Finland: By direct dialing, choose either a) the international prefix (00, 990, 994 or 999), b) the country code, c) the trunk code (without the general prefix 0 or to Spain 9), and d) the subscriber's number. Calls to Finland: To call Finland from abroad dial a) the international prefix of the country you call from, b) the country code 358 to Finland, c) the trunk code without the prefix 0, and d) the subscriber's number. Calls in Finland: To make a call in Finland, the trunk code is used with the prefix 0.
The time in Finland is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The time difference between Eastern US Standard Time and Finnish Standard Time is 7 hours. Then Finland is 3 hours ahead of GMT. The 24-hours timetable is followed.
Service is basically included in all prices. However, it is all right to reward exceptionally good service by giving a tip. The usual 10-15% of the charge will do fine. Also it is customary to tip hotel and restaurant doormen and porters.
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What Is Among Us Unblocked? Is it real?
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You will ultimately understand what Among Us Unblocked is, and how to navigate this game with ease. This article has all the information you need,
Among Us became hugely popular during the pandemic despite being released on all platforms in 2018. Its popularity is due to Among Us's unique gameplay, where you are part of a space team and your job is to find the deception under your crew. Among Us is about deception and teamwork, which has grown in popularity with gamers.
If you're one of those people who wants to play Among Us on their laptop or Chromebook online because you can't install the game and you're wondering about Among Us Unlocked, here's everything you need to know. We will discuss what is not blocked between us, whether it offers the game, whether the game can be played online, and what your best chance is if none of this happens to you. Let us try it!
Is Among Us free?
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Is there any way to play Among Us in your browser?
Can you play Among Us for free on PC?
How to get Among Us for free on PC
Here's how to get better controls among us when running on the Android Emulator on PC
Why are people looking for Among Us unblocked?
Among Us Unblocked is completely free for mobile device users (Android | iOS). PC users, on the other hand, can buy the game on Steam and it currently costs around $ 5. Among us, you also have the option to play on multiple platforms so you can invite players from all over the world to join her. their game regardless of the device used.
Among Us Unblocked is a hot topic on the internet for hacked web versions of Among Us. These versions aren't exactly the game itself, but rather malware masquerading as one of us trying to infect your system. Because many gamers want to play the game for free on their personal computers, malicious internet publishers are trying to capitalize on promoting web versions of Among Us that don't work.
Unfortunately not. While Among Us is an easy game that may not seem like a resource-intensive title, it still requires local storage to function properly. Unlike other web-based games, it is not based on Adobe Flash, which will no longer play a role after this year. And the game's developer Innersloth doesn't seem in the mood for it.
This means that even if someone cloned Among Us for the web browser, they would have to rewrite the entire game in a different language, which will no longer work later this year. This is highly unlikely and since all of the unlocked lists among us appear to be some sort of phishing or malware attempt, it's safe to say that you shouldn't fall into this trap.
Yes, you can download the Among Us .APK file to an Android emulator on your desktop system that will allow you to play the game for free. This is a completely legal way of using the game that is approved by the developers themselves. Here is a guide you can follow to download Among Us on PC for free.
The game has been known to work just fine when using an emulator. The only impact on performance is running an Android emulator. This performance impact is roughly the same as running Steam in the background. Therefore, it should work on most modern systems without causing performance issues.
Among Us for PC can be purchased for free using an Android emulator on your system. Android emulators help emulate an Android file system in conjunction with Google Play services. This allows you to install any Android compatible mobile app on your system. This option allows you to run Among Us on your desktop computer for free.
If you are new to Android emulation, check out this detailed and comprehensive guide that will allow you to install and run Among Blu on your PC for free with Bluestacks.
First, follow the link above to install the free version of the Android Among Us game on your PC using the BlueStacks Android Emulator. Then start the game on your PC. You will find that mouse clicks emulate the buttons on the screen of your Android virtual device. This means that every time you need to move your character, you have to click and hold the joystick.
This can get boring over time and lead to frustrating gameplay issues where you cannot properly control your character. However, there is a nifty solution that can help you achieve better controls while emulating among us. Let's see how you can do that.
Launch Among Us on your Android emulator and click the Settings icon at the bottom of the screen.
Now click Play in the Controls Pane instead of Joystick. This allows you to control your character using touch controls, which in this case are simulated by mouse clicks.
And that's it. Your control scheme should now be changed and you should be able to control your character much more freely. Instead of using the joystick and dragging, you can now just click anywhere on the screen and your character will follow the cursor.
Also, you can move the mouse so that your character follows you in real-time.
Well, it's not that gamers aren't willing to pay for the game, it's just that most of the gamers looking to get into fashion use Chromebooks to be able to play on the web. Among Us is not natively compatible with Chromebooks, and especially not with those provided by educational institutions that blocked access to the Play Store.
If you are one of those users who came across this search term to play with us on your Chromebook, this guide should look out for you. It offers detailed workarounds on how to get it working with us on a Chromebook without falling into such scams.
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Beacon Hill committee backs bill to extend Tri Town control of air base to 2053
John P. Kelly
The agency behind the massive SouthField development has won a legislative committee's endorsement of a measure that would make borrowing more than $100 million in financing possible and extend the agency's control of the project for decades.
South Shore Tri-Town Development Corp. executives said lengthening the agency's life span until 2053 is necessary to secure long-term loans to build roads and sewer and water infrastructure.
The agency and the project developer, LNR Property Corp., plan to convert the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station into a community containing 2,800 homes and 2 million square feet of commercial space.
Significant public infrastructure must first be constructed on the 1,400-acre site, which is in Rockland, Abington and Weymouth. Project officials say lenders are unwilling to finance the work because Tri-Town, the agency responsible for repaying the loan, is set to dissolve in 2018. Prolonging its existence would open the door to more manageable, long-term financing options.
At the State House on Thursday, the joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business voted unanimously to support the extension, giving it traction as it moves to the House.
The bill's sponsor, state Rep. Ronald Mariano, D-Quincy, urged swift passage of the measure, saying it would lead to creation of 6,000 construction jobs and 3,000 permanent positions.
"This project is of extreme economic importance to the South Shore," Mariano told committee members. He later added, "Move as quickly as you can."
Some local residents turned out to oppose the bill. They included an elected official from Rockland and another from Weymouth.
Mary Parsons, chairwoman of the Rockland selectmen, said it should be the three communities that decide whether to grant a time extension.
Weymouth resident Joanne Rakers agreed, saying project officials were sidestepping their accountability to the three towns by going directly to the Legislature.
"We are being railroaded into putting this in there," she said.
The bill would also make it possible for Tri-Town's directors, until now volunteers, to be compensated in the future.
James W. Lavin, chairman of the Tri-Town board, said the 24-page bill also more clearly defines how SouthField would be given "typical powers of a city or town."
LNR spokesman William Ryan said those powers include the ability to set a local tax rate and assess property. He said such powers were considered unnecessary when Tri-Town was established in 1998 because the development was envisioned as purely commercial.
Without the ability to borrow over 30 or more years, the project is not feasible, Ryan said. He said opponents of the bill fail to offer an alternative way to pay for infrastructure work.
"Do you want to go back and talk to the town of Rockland and ask if they want to finance it?" Ryan said. "I think I know what the answer would be."
Weymouth Town Council members Brian McDonald, Michael Smart and Patrick O'Connor testified in support of Mariano's bill, as did South Shore Chamber of Commerce President Peter Forman.
Several officials said passage of the bill could not be more crucial, because securing needed funding depends upon it.
"If we don't get the bonding, we don't have a project – it's over," said John Ward, who represents Rockland on Tri-Town's board of directors.
John P. Kelly may be reached at jkelly@ledger.com.


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Maine Officials Warn: Play Lotto Responsibly
Buying extra tickets will only marginally increase your already astronomical chances of winning the Powerball
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In Maine, Powerball fever comes with a warning from State Lottery officials: don't break your bank trying to become a millionaire. (Published Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016)
In Maine, Powerball fever comes with a warning from State Lottery officials: don't break your bank trying to become a millionaire.
"Don't spend your last dollar or five dollars in your pocket," said Maine Lottery Director Greg Mineo. "Please play responsibly," he said.
With a record-breaking $1.5 billion jackpot Wednesday, the idea of buying multiple tickets may be tempting. But with 1 in 292 million odds of winning, buying multiple tickets only increases those odds slightly.
"[Buying Powerball tickets] should not take the place of your livelihood," said Mineo.
Maine has seen a dramatic increase in Powerball ticket sales since the jackpot rose to more than 900 million last week. According to Mineo, there has been $4.9 million in Powerball sales in the state for the last two drawings. To put that into perspective, Maine only has a population of 1.3 million. During an average week, Powerball sales are around $330,000.
"We are in unchartered territory," he said.
At Anania's variety store in Portland, store owner Ed Anania has had to increase his staffing to keep up with Powerball sales.
"Tonight on the way home from work, I think is when people will start to go crazy again," said Anania.


"I believed, even when I spoke: 'I am greatly afflicted'; I said in my alarm, 'All mankind are liars' " (vv. 10–11).
Psalm 116:1–9 gives us an example of a godly man whose love for God was motivated in part by the fact that the Lord heard and answered his prayers. Indeed, our Creator is so kind not only to command us to love Him (Deut. 6:4), but also to give us reasons to love Him, including His mercy and faithfulness to us. Yet as we see in today's passage, the psalmist did not give his love to the Lord merely to get a blessing in return. His love for and faith in our Maker was real even in seasons when he was not experiencing the fullness of God's blessing.
Consider verses 10–11 of Psalm 116. Perhaps the most important term in this portion of the psalm is the word "even." It introduces a contrast, an action or state of mind that the psalmist had in a setting where that action or state of mind would not ordinarily be expected. As we see in verse 10, the psalmist believed even when all he could say was that he was "greatly afflicted." In other words, his faith did not depend on the ease of his circumstances. He trusted in God even when, humanly speaking, he had no good reason to do so because the Lord was allowing Him to suffer. His plight was so bad that he could find no one on earth to trust, saying "all mankind are liars" (v. 11). Often, we take this verse as a statement regarding the universality of sin—all people are guilty of lying. Certainly, it is true that all people are sinners (Rom. 3:23), so it is appropriate to look to this verse as a confirmation of that teaching. In the immediate context, however, the focus is more on the perseverance of the psalmist's faith. He was so steadfast in his trust that he continued to believe the Lord even when the deceitfulness of his fellow human beings might have led him to doubt that God could be trusted.
The psalmist's confidence in the providence of God enabled him to maintain his faith during his trial. He understood that the Lord does not haphazardly call us to suffer. The death of His saints is precious in His sight (v. 15)—each believer's death is not overlooked, and God is so concerned about it that He puts great value on the passing of everyone who trusts in Him. In other words, He is attentive to His people and does not allow them to die at the wrong time; we go to our deaths when He has determined it is fitting. If this is true for our deaths, how could it be any different for the suffering that does not lead to death? We can trust the Lord in our pain because we know He has a purpose for it (Rom. 8:28).


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Depth a big plus for DHL Stormers
There were plenty of further positives for DHL Stormers coach Allister Coetzee after his team's final pre-season warm-up match against the Boland Cavaliers on Saturday.
A very young DHL Stormers team – with four WPRI players in the matchday squad – went down 24-29 to a fired-up and experienced Boland team in sweltering conditions in Wellington but Coetzee was pleased with the 80-minute hit-out.
The Stormers have now had three decent games ahead of their opening fixture in the 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby season – having beaten the Bulls 26-19 and the Kings 40-7 over the past two weeks – and Coetzee pointed to another step in the right direction for his squad.
"Credit to Boland, they played well," Coetzee told www.iamastormer.com.
"We achieved what we set out to achieve," added the Stormers boss.
"We needed to give certain players game time and we needed to look at some young players. Four players, who were at school last year, played their first first-class match against a first-class team and I was impressed with all of them."
The youngsters in action were fullback EW Viljoen and centre Daniel du Plessis – who started the game – and scrumhalf Justin Phillips and centre Jarryd Sage who came off the bench in the closing stages of the game. (All four players were still at school in 2013.)
Viljoen started in the No.15 jersey after Jaco Taute withdrew at the 11th hour, whilst Du Plessis – a Craven Week star for Western Province last year – came into the starting team after Michael van der Spuy cried off with a slight hamstring strain.
Said Coetzee: "We had a few disruptions before the game, losing a guy like Jaco Taute, plus we also had to make a few extra changes during the match because of the heat. But a big positive is that we tested our depth and I was happy with what I saw."
Speaking about Taute, who will not be available for his team's Super Rugby season-opener, Coetzee added: "Jaco's knee flared up a bit, what with his workload in recent weeks. I certainly didn't want to rush him – he's come back from a serious knee injury.
"He's not injured, he could easily have played, but we will be conservative with him and, in fact, I don't think he will be considered for our opening game against the Lions (next weekend)."
Centre Juan de Jongh and winger Cheslin Kolbe are still sidelined with knee injuries of their own ahead of the Stormers' first league match this year against the Lions and Coetzee admitted: "We have a few (selection) options and I will mull over those on Sunday.
"(Looking at out back three) there is Gio Aplon, who is back after getting married, (young) Kobus van Wyk did well in the first two warm-up games and there is, of course, Jean de Villiers who is back in the frame after taking a knock to his ear against the Bulls.
"Yes, we are thin, especially with Juan de Jongh out, but I think we will cope with guys like Gio, Kobus and, of course, Damian de Allende. And don't forget Ryno Eksteen who did not play against Boland after doing well in our games against the Bulls and the Kings."
More plusses for Coetzee after the Boland game were the performances of Springboks Tiaan Liebenberg (hooker) and Pat Cilliers (prop) up front, whilst young locks Jean Kleyn and Tazz Fuzani performed strongly either side of half-time.
"The halfbacks also did well," added Coetzee. "A young man like (scrumhalf) Godlen Masimla had a tough start before settling in and (replacement flyhalf) Kurt Coleman did well when he came on."
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One of the fundamental aspects of information and database systems is that they change. Moreover, in so doing they evolve, although the manner and quality of this evolution is highly dependent on the mechanisms in place to handle it. While changes in data are handled well, changes in other aspects, such as structure, rules, constraints, the model, etc., are handled to varying levels of sophistication and completeness. In order to study this in more detail a workshop on Evolution and Change in Data Management was held in Paris in November 1999. It brought together researchers from a wide range of disciplines with a common interest in handling the fundamental characteristics and the conceptual modelling of change in information and database systems. This short report of the workshop concentrates on some of the general lessons that emerged during the four days.


Here in America (and New England!), coffee is the stimulant of choice. Some of our neighbors to the south, however, prefer a drink called yerba mate (pronounced MAH-tay). Mate comes to us much like any other infused beverage (the term "infused" simply means that a plant is steeped in water), but World of Tea has done a nice feature on how yerba mate goes from tree to tea, if you're interested in this process.
Loose-leaf yerba mate—the key ingredient in a delicious concoction.
Yerba mate is not a true tea, since all true teas are derived from the same plant, Camellia sinensis (spoiler alert—herbal tea isn't tea, exactly); rather, it comes from a species of holly (Ilex paraguariensis) native to South America. Traditionally a social beverage, yerba mate is served from a calabash gourd through a metal straw called, amongst other things, a bombilla.
Note: Although "mate" is sometimes accented ("maté") in English, this is generally considered to be a case hypercorrection, probably intended to indicate the pronunciation. The Yerba Mate Association of the Americas (their site appears to have an error right now, but you can look at older versions via the Wayback Machine) rejects this spelling, since it creates confusion in the Spanish language. Still, an argument can be made for the inclusion of the accent in English, and English dictionaries vary on the preferred spelling; both are often listed, with one as a variant. I've chosen "mate" in this article, in line with the Spanish spelling.
Now that we've gotten that out of the way, let's take a brief look at how mate is traditionally served—with the disclaimer that there are minor regional and preferential differences, as you might expect.
Dried yerba mate leaves are placed into the gourd. The person preparing the mate covers the opening of the gourd with his/her hand, turns the gourd upside-down, and shakes it a few times, then tilts it slightly and shakes it some more. This has the effect of removing some of the powder, and it also forces the larger leaves to the top, where they can provide something of an extra filter for the bombilla. The yerba mate leaves should now be sitting in the gourd at a slant.
The bombilla is placed into the gourd, on the emptier side. The gourd can then be tilted slightly to allow some (but not all) of the yerba mate leaves to settle atop the bombilla.
Luke-warm water is poured into the emptier side of the gourd, without flooding the whole thing. The water is allowed to be absorbed into the leaves.
Hot (but not boiling) water is poured into the gap, and the mate is ready for consumption through the bombilla. Even during this portion, some of the leaves in the gourd will remain dry. (After enough re-fillings, this would no longer be the case.) This step is repeated as desired.
That said, here in the States, the process is a bit simpler—we usually prepare mate just like we do a green tea, steeping it in hot (but, again, not boiling) water briefly, or else drinking it as part of a tea latte (I particularly enjoy my mate lattes with soy milk and a touch of vanilla).
Many sources claim that rather than caffeine, mate contains a substance called mateine, a related, mild stimulant—and up until I started doing research for this post, this is what I believed to be true. However, my research has turned up a number of reasons to doubt this. Admittedly, I'm no scientist, let alone a chemist, but two articles that I found on The Vaults of Erowid (1, 2) seemed pretty well researched and convincing, and I could find no solid evidence, or even the suggestion of solid evidence, from the other side, other than that which the Erowid articles attempt to debunk.
While the uncomfortable truth may be that there is simply too much misinformation out there and not enough research (let's face it—finding a cure for cancer is probably more important than figuring out whether mateine is a thing in its own right or just a synonym for caffeine, as some chemical dictionaries seem to suggest), at this point I'm siding with the skeptics: mateine and caffeine are one and the same. I'll admit that sitting down with a cup of mate has a different effect on me than a cup of coffee does, but more and more I suspect that this is a result of the mindset I have going into it (I expect tea to relax me; I expect coffee to give me the jitters) or else the differing levels of caffeine in the drinks (which I have not researched for this article). The first Erowid article above presents an alternative interpretation to why mate might make people feel different than green tea, as well. The fact is, there's a lot out there that we don't know—but that doesn't mean we should ignore what we do.
So, then, what do I know? (Not much… wocka wocka.) I know that I love yerba mate—hence the title of this post—but I can't endow it with mythical qualities just because it's a fun story. Mate is a solid tea that I can enjoy at any time of day, and that, my friends, is good enough for me.
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The Briar Cliff Review celebrating the release of their spring publication.
Wish I could be there for the reception next week! Congrats on the journal and thanks for including my essay, "Through the Sand: A Driving Lesson from Dubai." Can't wait to see the finished product!
Next month, The Briar Cliff Review is publishing my creative nonfiction essay. This literary journal can ordered through their website or on Amazon.


The real estate market was in need of a hand.
In hopes that home buyers soon would appear.
When no one is buying, it's we who feel pain!
When look who appeared! Could this be real?
Mortgage Planner Warren pulling up in his, um…automobile.
"Warren, you're wonderful when closing our loans!
"It's up to us to make this housing recovery spread.
Many buyers are still skittish and fear the economy's health.
I'll share this simple secret to your future success.
Remember to always do what's best for your clients.
"Success will be ours when we work hard and hustle.
"On Citi! On Wells Fargo! On US Bank and on Chase!
On Bank of America! On Astoria! We must make haste!
We have loans to close! They're depending on me!
But before driving away, one more statement did we hear.
"Those mortgage thieves and crooks are now all in jail.
Since 1992, Warren Goldberg has helped thousands of clients own their homes, refinance their mortgages, restructure their debts, and invest in real estate. Warren is known for his wide knowledge of mortgage products and wealth-creation strategies.


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Sunderland will look to put an end to their bad run of form when they host Mansfield Town in the first round of the FA Cup this weekend.
Sunderland have lost their last three games in League One, after a 1-0 home defeat to Charlton was followed up by two bad away performances to Rotherham and Sheffield Wednesday.
Mansfield sit 20th in League Two after winning their last game at home to Tranmere Rovers, prior to Saturday's victory Mansfield had only picked up four points from their last nine league games.
This will be the second time the two sides have met in the first round of the FA Cup with Mansfield beating Sunderland 1-0 at the Stadium of Light on the 7th of November 2020.
Former Newcastle player James Perch will miss the game against his former rivals. Perch will miss the remainder of the season because of a fractured skull sustained in training during an aerial challenge.
Sunderland are expected to make changes to the side that was defeated 3-0 away at Sheffield Wednesday, with forward Nathan Broadhead and centre back Arbenit Xhemajli both making progress in their comebacks from injury.
The referee in charge of Saturdays match will be James Oldham, he last refereed a Sunderland game in August when Sunderland saw off Wimbledon 1-0 at home, Mr. Oldham last officiated Mansfield in January 2020 during a 1-0 defeat against Grimsby.
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Music and Concerts
Toucan Rescue Ranch hosting 'Tunes for Toucans' concert fundraiser
Costa Rica band to feature in London New Year's Parade
Backstreet Boys world tour may be coming to Costa Rica in 2020
Malpaís celebrates 20th anniversary with Parque Viva concert
It's official: The Backstreet Boys are coming to Costa Rica
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BSB performing in Vancouver. (Via Backstreet Boys on Twitter)
Everybody, rock your body: The Backstreet Boys are coming to Costa Rica.
The mega-popular U.S. boy band has announced its DNA World Tour includes a performance at Parque Viva in Alajuela on Feb. 28, 2020.
The start time is officially TBA, but as we previously reported, Costa Rica's Economy Ministry (MEIC) has authorized a 7 p.m. start time for the event at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater, which has a capacity for 16,000 people.
The show will mark the Backstreet Boys's first performance in Costa Rica. They have previously performed in Panama.
According to the band, members of the Backstreet Boys fan club can purchase tickets starting Aug. 30 at 10 a.m.
Primo Entertainment, the event's organizers in Costa Rica, says tickets will be available at www.boleteria.cr starting Sept. 2 for American Express BAC Credomatic cardholders.
The general public can begin purchasing tickets on Sept. 9 at 10 a.m.
Prices range from 24,500-89,500 colones (about $43 to $158).
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Fromelles
Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetary
On 19 July, branch chairman, Rodney Curtis, together with branch standard bearer, Jimmy Rowe, and branch members Kate Curtis and Pat Rowe represented the Branch to see the last soldier from the mass graves at Fromelles reinterred and to take part in the dedication of the first War Cemetery to be constructed for over 50 years. It is an impressive achievement that most of the soldiers in the cemetery have been identified, so their names are now on the head-stones. More probable mass burial sites in the area are being investigated.
A rehearsal started at about 13h45 on 18 July and continued until after 17h30. Next day, the 19th, the party were all up early and off to the rendezvous point by 08h30. They were taken by coach to Fromelles. For the observers there were two large fields, with plenty of amenities and a very good view of the proceedings. Here, the party was joined by Lt Col Simon Owen, previous branch president (who is off on active service shortly) and branch members Philippe Zytka and Christophe Magnino.
Standards and flags lined the roads towards the cemetery through the village from Pheasant Wood (where the remains had been discovered) firstly the French Standards (there were 100 of them altogether) then with Royal British Legion Standards and Australian flags on one side of the road, and French on the other. The Standards were dipped as the renovated First World War military wagon carrying the coffin passed by. The coffin was escorted by members of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery; 1st Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers; 4th Battalion, The Rifles; and A Corps of Drums, British Army, and Australia's Federation Guard.
Prince Charles and Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia; the Chief of the General Staff British Army, General Sir David Richards; and The Australian Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie, followed the wagon.
The Duchess of Cornwall; the Duke of Kent, who is the President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission; Her Excellency the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia and Mr Michael Bryce; Monsieur Hubert Falco, French Minister of State for Defence; and veterans were present. After the procession passed, Standards were marched into position close to the cemetery.
As those who watched it on the television will know, the ceremony started with the reading of letters from some of the identified soldiers who died in the battle in 1916 by relatives. This was very moving, as was the actual re-interment of the last unidentified soldier followed by three volleys of gunfire. Then came the dedication of the Cemetery; the service was led by representatives from the British and Australian Armies, and the Minden Band of the Queen's Division, British Army played under the direction of Captain Simon Haw.
The service culminated with the singing of the Marseillaise; Advance Australia Fair; the British National Anthem; and Keep the Home Fires Burning, then the gardeners who had worked on the cemetery formed a guard of honour for the departing dignitaries.
A little later a Jewish act of worship was held to remember those servicemen of the Jewish community who are among the fallen of Fromelles.


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If you have found your way to this page you may well be thinking of taking a trip on Ireland's newest and longest scenic driving route, the very aptly name 'Wild Atlantic Way'.
Stretching from here in Donegal in the north to Cork in the south The Wild Atlantic Way meanders through the rugged and unspoiled beauty of Ireland's legendary western coastal regions. Being the longest defined coastal driving route in the world you may want to immerse yourself slowly in its grandeur by dipping your toe in just one area at a time. Being in Donegal, we of course would love you to explore our portion of this momentous experience in all its majestic wildness.
In many parts of the world you can encounter places which have the 'Wow Factor' but what about experiencing the 'WAW Factor' ? The Wild Atlantic Way Factor. The WAW Factor that is standing high above the roaring Atlantic Ocean as its cascading waters sweep ashore after their 3,000 mile voyage from the shores of the United States and Canada. The tastes, sights, smells and sounds of fresh clean air, lush green fields meeting the greys of rock and the multi-coloured heathers… now that is the WAW factor.
Every single person who follows the Wild Atlantic Way signage from March 2014 onward will encounter their own unique WAW Factor moments. With so much to experience along its 2,500 miles of uncongested country roads and byways no two experiences will be the same. What's will yours be?
Not only are the land and seascapes as beautiful as they are unique but so are the people you will encounter on your journey of discovery on the Wild Atlantic Way. These are people with the WAW Factor and not the X Factor. ( Though many probably have that as well.) From the weavers of the famous Donegal Tweed to the traditional musicians, from the King of Tory Island to the flat capped local who points you in the right direction, all have one thing in common.. an honestly, friendliness and pleasant smile which bestows on you a feeling that you belong in Donegal and on the Wild Atlantic Way. As we say up here, "Where else would you get it ?"
Along the Wild Atlantic Way special 'Discovery Points' have been designated. These Discovery Points will allow you to fully appreciate the powerful yet strangely serene beauty of the Atlantic waves as they sweep home to Ireland's west coast after their long voyage across the world's second largest ocean.
There are three of these Discovery Points here in Donegal at Malin Head, Fanad Head and the Sliabh Liag Cliffs.
Malin Head, Ireland's most northerly point, with the sea swelling on three sides and cliffs and rock formations carved over the millennia offers the visit that true sense of isolation while not too far for the world of today. Situated on the Inishowen Peninsula, Malin Head is crown on its tip by Banba's Crown, named after a mythical queen. Rich in wildlife and seabirds from far off lands this is the perfect place to get your first taste of your WAW experience.
Not only has nature been at work in this area for many centuries as can be witnessed by the nearby Grianan of Aileach. This restored stone age ring fort still holds the same mysticism today that he held through the mists of time when our ancient ancestors lived and worshipped there. The nearby circular catholic church at Burt, designed by the famous architect Liam McCormick, was modelled on the forts ancient structure.
Fanad Head is the second of Donegal's Discovery Points on the Wild Atlantic Way. Here man's presence and his ability to exist in even the wildest of locations is seen in the form of Fanad Head Lighthouse. Now automated, the 39 meter lighthouse, first shone its light on St. Patrick's Day 1817 and has been the subject of many stunning photograph's and paintings over the years. Stop a while and imagine what life was like in hurricane force winds on cold November nights nearly two centuries ago. As you gaze on the unforgiving waters of the Northern Atlantic you can capture a view of Tory Island 14.5km (9 Miles) out to sea.
Travel to this unofficial Island Kingdom by ferry from the picturesque harbours of Bunbeg or Magheroarty. The King of Tory will greet each ferry on arrival. Steeped in music, tradition and Celtic folklore, Tory Island is awaiting your footsteps on its ancient rocks.
Sliabh Liag Cliffs (pronounced Slieve League are truly an awe inspiring sight to behold. Relatively undeveloped they maintain the wildness, ruggedness and isolation that other Irish high cliffs sites have somewhat lost. Rising majestically from the Atlantic they reach a height of 1,972ft (601m) (that's over 500ft higher than The Empire State Building in New York). From this Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point you must simply marvel at nature and its ability to create structures which dwarf the works of man. Should you wish to walk the 'One Man's Path', at the cliffs summit, do so with care and a good head for heights. Following the Wild Atlantic Way signs will lead you to Sliabh Liag but should you lose your way just ask anyone for directions to 'The Cliffs'. They'll know where you mean and soon you will too.
Small tearooms with local produce and craft shops can be found in the townlands and villages around Sliabh Liag and should you wish to venture by sea to view there grandeur there are regular boat trips, weather permitting, from the small harbour at Teelin.
Before heading south to continue your WAW experience make time to stop off in the historic Donegal Town with its central 'diamond' and many shops and eateries. Located at the mouth of the River Eske and tucked in the calm inner reaches of Donegal Bay witness the unhurried and relaxed atmosphere of this small provincial town.
Of course, this is the base for the Donegal Bay Waterbus, a purpose built, comfortable and fully equipped vessel which offers a 75minute cruise around the seven Green Islands of inner Donegal Bay. Fully accessible to all ages, relax in the air-conditioned lounge or sit on the open topped upper deck. Listen to the commentary on history, geography, folklore and wildlife on the outward leg and enjoy live music by our resident musicians on the return journey. Get up close to the 200 strong seal colony in a shallow bay only accessible by boat. You'll be so glad you did. Suitable for the independent traveller or larger groups of up to 160 persons.
There are many, many wondrous views and experiences to be had on the Donegal leg of The Wild Atlantic Way and the three Discovery Points incorporated on its path are only but a minute fraction of the glorious sights and life changing moments any traveller along its stone walled byways will see and partake in. Take your time, we're in no rush up here in Donegal and after just a short while you will relax and slow to a pace what we have enjoyed in Ireland's northwest corner for many, many years.
We look forward to welcoming you to your Wild Atlantic Way experience. See you soon.
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Harvard 31, Lafayette 3
Colton Chapple hit Alex Sarkisian with a 4-yard touchdown pass for Harvard with 3 seconds left in the first half and the Crimson went on to a 31-3 victory over Lafayette on Saturday.
The Crimson (2-1) drove 52 yards in 10 plays to take a 17-3 lead after recovering a fumble by Leopards quarterback Andrew Shoop 1:47 before halftime. Chapple completed six passes on the drive.
Chapple was 14-for-18 passing for 121 yards before giving way to Michael Pruneau at the start of the second half.
Pruneau threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Cameron Brate in the third quarter and Zach Boden scored on a 43-yard run in the fourth, while Harvard held the Leopards (1-4), who were playing their home opener, to 94 yards in the second half.
After the teams traded first-quarter field goals, Harvard went ahead 10-3 on a 4-yard scoring run by Treavor Scales.


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Our mission is to provide hope and healing to individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents who are experiencing psychological, emotional, and relational distress. We believe it is our responsibility to facilitate growth beyond healing. We also believe it is our duty to contribute to, and participate in, the healthy development of our community.
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The Cluj County Prefecture () is a building in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, housing the offices of the Cluj County prefect. It is located at 21 Decembrie 1989 Boulevard, nr. 58.

Built in 1910 according to the plans of architect József Huber, the building combines folk art elements with Gothic, Moorish Revival and Secession. Today, the offices and meeting halls are in a more classical style without extravagant touches. Between 1910 and 1940, the building housed the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. During the Communist period, it was the city hall as well as the local Romanian Communist Party headquarters. It has been the prefecture since 1992.

Romania's Culture Ministry classifies the building as a historic monument.

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Government buildings completed in 1910
Buildings and structures in Cluj-Napoca
Prefecture buildings in Romania
Former seats of local government
City and town halls in Romania

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package it.zenitlab.cordova.plugins.zbtprinter;

import java.io.IOException;

import org.apache.cordova.CallbackContext;
import org.apache.cordova.CordovaPlugin;
import org.json.JSONArray;
import org.json.JSONException;
import android.util.Log;
import com.zebra.sdk.comm.BluetoothConnectionInsecure;
import com.zebra.sdk.comm.Connection;
import com.zebra.sdk.comm.ConnectionException;
import com.zebra.sdk.printer.PrinterStatus;
import com.zebra.sdk.printer.ZebraPrinter;
import com.zebra.sdk.printer.ZebraPrinterFactory;
import com.zebra.sdk.printer.ZebraPrinterLanguageUnknownException;

public class ZebraBluetoothPrinter extends CordovaPlugin {

    private static final String LOG_TAG = "ZebraBluetoothPrinter";
    String mac =    "AC:3F:A4:53:B4:FC"; //  "AC:3F:A4:53:51:50";

    public ZebraBluetoothPrinter() {
    }

    @Override
    public boolean execute(String action, JSONArray args, CallbackContext callbackContext) throws JSONException {

        if (action.equals("print")) {
            try {
            	//mac = args.getString(0);
                String msg = args.getString(0);
                if(msg.startsWith("PRINTMAC")) {

                	int index = msg.indexOf("MACPRINT");
                	mac = msg.substring(8,index);
                	msg = msg.substring((index+8), msg.length());
                }
                sendData(callbackContext, msg);
            } catch (IOException e) {
                Log.e(LOG_TAG, e.getMessage());
                e.printStackTrace();
            }
            return true;
        }
        return false;
    }

    /*
     * This will send data to be printed by the bluetooth printer
     */
    void sendData(final CallbackContext callbackContext, final String msg) throws IOException {
        new Thread(new Runnable() {
            @Override
            public void run() {
                try {
                    // Instantiate insecure connection for given Bluetooth MAC Address.
                    Connection thePrinterConn = new BluetoothConnectionInsecure(mac);

                    // Verify the printer is ready to print
                    if (isPrinterReady(thePrinterConn)) {

                        // Open the connection - physical connection is established here.
                        thePrinterConn.open();

                        // Send the data to printer as a byte array.
//                        thePrinterConn.write("^XA^FO0,20^FD^FS^XZ".getBytes());
                        thePrinterConn.write(msg.getBytes());

                        // Make sure the data got to the printer before closing the connection
                        Thread.sleep(500);

                        // Close the insecure connection to release resources.
                        thePrinterConn.close();
                        callbackContext.success("Stampa terminata");
                    } else {
						callbackContext.error("printer is not ready");
					}
                } catch (Exception e) {
                    // Handle communications error here.
                    callbackContext.error(e.getMessage());
                }
            }
        }).start();
    }

    private Boolean isPrinterReady(Connection connection) throws ConnectionException, ZebraPrinterLanguageUnknownException {
        Boolean isOK = false;
        connection.open();
        // Creates a ZebraPrinter object to use Zebra specific functionality like getCurrentStatus()
        ZebraPrinter printer = ZebraPrinterFactory.getInstance(connection);
        PrinterStatus printerStatus = printer.getCurrentStatus();
        if (printerStatus.isReadyToPrint) {
            isOK = true;
        } else if (printerStatus.isPaused) {
            throw new ConnectionException("Cannot Print because the printer is paused.");
        } else if (printerStatus.isHeadOpen) {
            throw new ConnectionException("Cannot Print because the printer media door is open.");
        } else if (printerStatus.isPaperOut) {
            throw new ConnectionException("Cannot Print because the paper is out.");
        } else {
            throw new ConnectionException("Cannot Print.");
        }
        return isOK;
    }
}