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(CALGARY, AB) • Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) – the organization responsible for redeveloping East Village and lead developer of the city's New Central Library has reached another major milestone in the library construction program - the completion of Phase 2 – the skeletal framework of the building.
"Phase 2 – the raising of the building – has been in full swing since fall 2015, when CMLC's crews completed the encapsulation of the LRT line that bisects the library site," says Michael Brown, President & CEO, CMLC.
The beam that's causing all the excitement belongs to one of the five cross-braced steel trusses that form the building's skeleton. And it's a biggie. Weighing in at over 9,000 kilograms (20,000 pounds, or 10 tons), the last steel beam measures 13.4 metres (44 feet) long by 0.5 metres (1.5 feet) wide by just over 1.2 metres (4 feet) high.
Mind you, by New Central Library standards, this final beam could be considered a lightweight. The library's longest steel beam – part of truss #4 – is nearly double the length at 25.37 metres (83.25 feet). And the heaviest, also belonging to truss #4, tips the scales at 45,933 kilograms (101,265 pounds) – more than five times the weight of the final beam.
To commemorate this significant milestone in bringing a new library – and a new landmark – to the city centre, CMLC is inviting all Calgarians to come to East Village until 2 pm today and contribute to the creation of a New Central Library time capsule.
"It's a 'Time Capsule of Steel'," says Susan Veres, CMLC's Senior VP Strategy & Business Development. "We're inviting all citizens of Calgary to sign and inscribe messages of inspiration, hope, education and literacy (and more) on this huge steel beam.
The last beam will be lowered into its place within Truss 5 and encapsulated by cement at the end of April after six levels of concrete slab have been poured and have cured. At that point all public messages will be forever cast and embedded within the structure of the building – a true time capsule of messages - for future generations of Calgarians to appreciate.
Following the placement of the beam the project team shifts into the third phase of the construction program – the fit and finishing phase. This phase, the most detailed, will take another 16 months to complete and involves the heaviest amount of trade workers. The Calgary Public Library is expected to move its team into the new library by early fall 2018 and will prepare for the grand public opening.


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Gédéon van Houten dit « Boby », aussi appelé le baron d'Humières (1904-1946) est un collaborateur d'origine néerlandaise.

Biographie
Le , il est condamné à 10 ans de détention pour espionnage au profit de l'Allemagne et à vingt ans d'interdiction de séjour par le Conseil de guerre de Paris.

Lors de la débâcle de juin 1940, il s'évade et rencontre Rudy de Mérode, avec qui il se lie d'amitié. Ils forment ce qui sera appelé , qui travaillait comme la bande à Lafont pour Otto, c'est-à-dire la récupération des biens juifs et la lutte contre la Résistance. Leur équipe était composée d'une vingtaine de personnes, repris de justice comme Serge de Lenz ou anciens espions allemands.

Au tout début, ils s'installent près des services d'Otto au 18, square du Bois de Boulogne puis, après réquisition d'un immeuble, au 18, rue Pétrarque à Paris. En février 1941, ils emménagent au 70, boulevard Maurice-Barrès à Neuilly-sur-Seine. Selon le témoignage du maître d'hôtel, près de cinquante personnes furent arrêtées pendant l'année de leur séjour.

Voir aussi
 Gestapo française — Friedrich Berger — Christian Masuy

Références
Les Belles années du « milieu » 1940-1944, par Grégory Auda, éd. Michalon, 2002
Les Comtesses de la Gestapo, par Cyril Eder, éd. Grasset, 2007

Naissance en 1904
Décès en 1946
Personne fusillée en France
Collaborateur néerlandais pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale
Espion allemand

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Q: How to generate JSON object from unstructured data in Hadoop MR? I have a data set as
parent,child
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a,b
a,c
b,d
b,e
c,f
c,g
g,h
g,i
p,q
p,r
q,s
q,t
that I want to be convert into JSON object. I am trying to do but not know proper approach. so I just create a tree structure of the data set that may help to solve it. Can you give me suggestion what to do for achieving this.

I am facing problem, how to identify the parent node. if there are two trees comes as given in image. please suggest me how can I do this.
The output of this should be
{
    a:{
            b: {d,e},
            c: { g: {h,i}, f }
        },
    p:{     q:{s,t}, r }
}

A: First of all, I'd start with finding all roots. This can be done by building tree structure from input pairs using some existing module (I don't know which one...), but this can be done simpler. If you create two sets: one with all parents and the other with all childs, and then subtract parents from childs - you'll get roots.
Then, starting from roots, you can build dictionary and then convert it to JSON (sorry, I am not good at java, so write this in pseudo-code).
for r in roots:
    ## init dictionary key with value = dictionary or Null
    dict[r] = build_tree(r, pairs)

So, obviously, build_tree() should be recursive update of dictionary, where on each stage you create a new dict with keys that are childs of input parent and values equal to build_tree() or Null if no more childs can be found.
On the last stage, of course, there should be method to save dictionary as JSON.
Note: the above assumes that you have no circles, but if you have - you need more complex algorithm and make some assumptions on how you, for example, stop recursion and make "some kind of" reference to the beginning of circle.

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Emmy Law is a folk pop singer-songwriter originally from Gainesville, GA. She grew up singing, taking piano lessons, and playing sports. She majored in music education and ran cross country at the University of North Georgia. Due to her classical education, songwriting didn't come until the end of college. In 2016, Emmy moved to Atlanta, GA where she is now heavily involved in the local music scene. Since moving to Atlanta, she's performed in some of the city's top venues, including Eddie's Attic, Red Clay Theater, and the Music Room at Smith's Olde Bar. She's also made a name for herself in Atlanta's open mic scene, winning the night and advancing to the final round in a few of the best the city has to offer: Eddie's Attic, EOP at the Red Clay Theater, and the 99x Original Series. In 2014, Emmy won the John Jarrard Foundation songwriting contest, which was judged in part by members of the Zac Brown Band. As part of the contest winnings, Emmy opened onstage for some renowned Nashville songwriters, and says it's been one of her favorite moments in her performing career. Emmy released her debut EP 'Fairyland' in August 2018 after running a successful Kickstarter campaign to fund the album. In describing her single 'Fairyland,' NeuFutur Magazine states, "Law's vocals pull double duty in that their breathiness weaves a rich narrative while the overall harmonies laid down work perfectly with the larger instrumental complex." The music video for the single has appeared on various media outlets, including LATV, Music City Arts Nashville, Indie Wave, and IndiMusic TV. Emmy is currently performing and in the studio working on future releases.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	Contact: May 16, 2001	Floyd Gaibler, 800-535-6272 E-mail: floyd@aradc.org Or Terry Moore, 636-394-1805 E-mail: mooretj@swbell.net Eberspacher Appointed President and CEO of Agricultural Retailers Association Washington, DC, May 16, 2001 – Jack Eberspacher has been appointed president and chief executive officer of the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA). The appointment was announced following a special session of ARA's Executive Committee. In this position, Mr. Eberspacher will be responsible for directing all activities for the association, including government affairs, member services, communications, marketing and finance activities. In addition, he also will serve as the association's chief lobbyist, working with ARA's Washington, D.C., staff on Capitol Hill and with the federal regulatory agencies. "Jack is clearly the right person to lead ARA as the association completes its transformation to an organization whose primary focus is advocacy," said Wendell Stratton, ARA's chairman of the board, and president of Stratton Seed, Inc., Stuttgart, Ark. "We are very excited with Jack's unique blend of industry experience, involvement in governmental affairs, as well as his integrity, character and vision." Prior to joining ARA Mr. Eberspacher was chief executive officer of the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG). At NAWG he was responsible for the management of the association, the NAWG Foundation and the NAWG WheatPAC. His accomplishments at NAWG include the financial turnaround of the association; the introduction of different operating structures to assist the board of directors by better organizing their various NAWG responsibilities; the positioning of NAWG as a leader in the current Farm Bill debate; leading the hot debate involving differences between the wheat gluten and corn gluten industries (recently he worked closely with legislators and the Bush Administration to secure the president's signature by the end of this month on a two year extension of the wheat gluten quotas, as recommended by the International Trade Commission); and working with agribusinesses and the EPA to achieve registration of new crop protection products. In addition, he was a member of the Bush/Cheney Agricultural Transition Team. Before he was with NAWG, he was chief executive officer at the National Grain Sorghum Producers Association, where he was instrumental in guiding the association through the 1995 Farm Bill, helping to avert cuts in support payments that amounted to $90 million annually for sorghum producers. In addition, he has direct agricultural experience as general manager of the 3,200-acre Quercus Farms, Inc., near Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Eberspacher received a BS in animal science at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb., and has coursework for an MBA at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Tex. He resides with his family in the Washington, DC, area. ARA's search for a president and CEO began in February. The association completed the move of its headquarters from St. Louis to Washington, DC, last August. The move was made so that the association could concentrate more on advocacy relating to federal government actions affecting the agricultural input industry. The Agricultural Retailers Association is the national trade organization providing a national voice for the retail sector of the agricultural input industry. ARA is focused on issues and programs that affect the profitability and professionalism of its members.


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School Board Admin Misleads BOE, Clinton Township Council, Taxpayers about $247K of Tax Relief
According to documents obtained via the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), the Clinton Township School District's Business Adminstrator, Patricia Leonhardt, misled the Board of Education, the municipal administrator and town council, and taxpayers into believing the Board of Education had taken action on $247,310 of tax relief funds.
The result? Clinton Township taxpayers will pay $247,310 more than necessary in property taxes starting with their August 25 bill next week.
On July 12, New Jersey Governor Christie surprised the Clinton Township schools with $247,310 of unexpected State aid — urging the district to immediately give it back to taxpayers in the form of tax relief this year.
This money was for tax relief
So determined was Christie that this money should be used to lower current property tax bills, that he ordered an extension to the date on which property taxes are normally due — in order to give the school district time to properly apply the quarter million dollars as a reduction of the school tax levy this year. Christie gave schools across New Jersey until 4:00 pm on Tuesday, July 19 to take this action. (And your April property taxes are due August 25, not August 10.)
But contrary to written notices that Leonhardt sent to the Board of Education, to Clinton Township municipal Administrator Marvin Joss, and the Clinton Township Council, the Board of Education never took any action about what to do with that $247,310.
The result? The funds automatically went into the school board's account, available to be spent next year.
Precious time wasted — No action taken — Money goes to school board instead
Meanwhile, the Clinton Township Council learned about the tax relief funds and quickly directed Administrator Joss to notify the school board that the Council expected the new funds would be applied as tax relief this year. Leonhard responded:
The date was July 14 — five days before the deadline for the school board to meet and vote to return the monies to taxpayers.
But the BOE had not decided anything because it had not met and no meeting was ever scheduled. No one is authorized to "decide" anything on behalf of the BOE except a majority of the BOE. And Leonhardt should not have referred to a BOE decision because there was none.
An Oversight, Or a Ploy to Withhold Tax Relief Money?
The notice to Joss seemed to be a calculated ploy to suggest to the town Council that the BOE was taking care of business, while it was actually withholding tax relief monies by letting the decision deadline pass quietly…
On July 18, one day before the deadline for the board to act, Leonhardt sent this e-mail to two board members:
But the BOE had made no decision. By that point, it was indeed too late, because to convene a meeting of the BOE, legal notice to newspapers is required 48 hours in advance. Leonhardt or board president Jim Dincuff could given proper notice the week the governor issued the funds, and could have scheduled a BOE meeting in time to act.
They did not. Instead, Leonhardt — and whoever authorized her to make the misleading statements — stated "the BOE has decided."
Once Again, The BOE Hides the Money
Later in the week, Leonhardt delivered her weekly "DON" or "District Office News," which is circulated to all board members:
The Business Administrator referred to a "decision" of the Clinton Township School Board three different times over the course of a week — a decision that was never made.
The failure to act resulted in the school board withholding $247,310 of tax relief from current tax bills.
It's a month later now. No newspaper has reported that taxpayers were deprived of a quarter million in tax relief, which would have saved money for families in dire straits today. The BOE has never notified taxpayers that the quarter million POOF! just disappeared.
Nor has anyone notified taxpayers that the board members they elected had a choice to meet and vote to pass along the tax relief that Governor Christie intended.
What happens to the money now? Clinton taxpayers can have fun chasing it, because next year, the school board is free to spend it.
Who's behind all this? Who actually "decided?" Click here for answers.
Who tried to stop it? The board members who wanted a meeting.
Why don't you know about this? The cover-up.
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She eventually removes the whole lot and hands it to the policeman.
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A man travelling with her was reportedly also arrested.
It is not clear what punishment, if any, the pair received.
This is not the first time a woman has tried smuggling drugs by pretending to be pregnant.
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Boy kills his best friend for liking a Facebook photo of his girlfriend
15-year-old Alex Pititto is facing life in jail for shooting to death his best friend in Italy. Alex (pictured left ) fatally shot 19-year-old Francesco Prestia (pictured right) because he liked a photo of his girlfriend on Facebook, this, he interpreted as a sign of disrespect.
Alex is the son of 'Ndrangheta mafia boss Salvatore Pititto, known as 'El Tio', or the Uncle. He had long suspected his friend of having feelings for his girlfriend so when he saw the Facebook like, he called his friend to a meeting in a remote field and gunned him down. Francesco was left dead in an olive field in Mileto, Italy, with three bullets in his chest.
Alex later turned himself in to police and led them to the olive grove where he had left his friend's body.
Before the fallout which led to him killing his friend, Alex had been so close to Francesco and recently shared a photo of them with another friend on Facebook, with the caption:
"Friendship is something in the mouth of everybody, but in the heart of not too many people."
The deceased's family have gone on Facebook to pay tribute to their son. One message on Facebook from his family read:
"You were so perfect that angels wanted you with them. We miss you a lot. Travel well, prince."
Pititto's family is one of the lynchpins of Italian organised crime. His father, Salvatore, 49, his mother, Maria Antonia Messiano, his brother and his cousin were arrested in January in a police anti mafia operation called Stammer.
Married man apologises on social media to wife for cheating
A man by the name Bren Mwaura has left tongues wagging after he took to Facebook to apologise for cheating on his wife. The poor guy even mentioned the name of the lady he had an affair with and promised to never stray again.
The post read;
"Dear wife am very sorry for ever cheating on you, it will never happen again, it is the bad company that I have been keeping.
Forgive me my love." See post below...
Update! Hamburger Laid To Rest, As Wife, Children Fly In From Dublin
The slain chairman of the Motorcycle Owners Association of Lagos State, Aro Rasaq Bello, popularly known as Hamburger has been buried today.
His wife and children flew in Wednesday night to be part of his burial. His family lives in Dubin, Ireland, but had to come and pay their last respect to him.
That's late Hamburger with his wife and the first photo and his burial photo (right) today.
The 49-year-old transport union chief was shot dead on Monday.
Nigerian Singer, Dammy Krane Allegedly Arrested In US For Grand Theft, Other Crimes
According to a mug shot with the name Johnson Hunga Oyindamola which has the face of Nigerian singer Dammy Krane (above) has now being charged for grand theft, credit card fraud and identity theft. Dammy Krane has not been in the country for a while, which has now left many confused.
Why would he do that though?!
My Experience As Waiter Made Me A Good Thief- Suspect
For the last three years, 38-year-old Augustine Joseph and his accomplice, 49-year-old George Ijie, had targeted event centres in Lagos, in a stealing spree, which the police put a stop to recently.
Saturday Punch learnt that the duo had at different times hit event centres in the state pretending to be ushers, journalists or guests.
Joseph in his statement to the police explained that his life of crime started in 2013 after he lost his job with a construction company and tried to find another job without success.
The father of two explained that he worked in a hotel in Ajao Estate after he arrived Lagos in 2009. According to him, his work as a waiter in the hotel would later prove useful.
He said, "Based on the experience I had as a waiter while working in the hotel, I started attending conferences and would pretend to be one of the waiters at the event. I used the opportunity stealing mobile phones from guests at events.
"I was also stealing expensive wines used to decorate high tables of such events and selling them off. When I noticed that many organisers of events easily became suspicious of me, I switched to pretending to be a journalist.
"I operated alone but I noticed that there were many thieves who operated like me. When I got to some events, and the organisers announced to guests to secure their belongings because of thieves, I would leave to avoid getting caught."
According to him, he usually approached some unwitting guests who use their phones to take photographs and offered to help them take the snapshots. But once their faces were turned, he disappeared with their phones.
According to him, he also adopted the approach of moving about event centres with mobile phone chargers.
He said, "I would ask guests if they wanted to charge their phones. And since they would think I work at the centre, they hand over their phones and I run away with them."
However, Joseph and his friend, Ijie, were nabbed by the Inspector-General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team after stealing the mobile phone of a journalist on Victoria Island, Lagos.
A source stated that when the journalist reported the theft of her phone to the police, investigation showed that Joseph was captured by one of the CCTV cameras of the venue.
The mobile phone was tracked and traced to the Computer Village in Ikeja where Joseph sold it. The buyer was arrested and subsequently led IRT operatives to Joseph's hideout.
Shortly after, he confessed to working with Ijie, whom he described as one of his buyers and a specialist in stealing video cameras and laptops from event centres also.
Joseph said, "I can't count the number of phones I have stolen. I get information about these conferences on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
"When I stole the phone of the journalist, I spent N25,000 to repair the Samsung S6, and sold it for N35,000."
Ijie, 49, who is also a Delta State indigene, told the police, "People are careless. They leave their laptops and mobile phones carelessly on the table at events. People like that are the ones we target.
"I have a registered company known as Systems X Limited where I repair laptops. I was arrested because I was dealing with Austin, whom I met through one Aliyu three years ago. I have bought a stolen laptop from Austin. I have also stolen laptops and cameras at press conferences and seminars across Lagos. I have stolen over 40 laptops since I started doing this."
It was learnt that Ijie had previously been nabbed for stealing a laptop belonging to one Moruf Aregbesola, at an event centre in Lagos.
Like Joseph, he was also caught through a CCTV footage, which showed him leaving the scene with the laptop.
"Three laptops were eventually recovered from me at the time and I was charged to court but I was granted bail and when I came out, I stopped doing the business. Two weeks ago, I received a call from Austin who is a member of our syndicate and he told me that he had a laptop to sell, I was arrested when I came to take the laptop from him."
The police said the suspects would be charged to court after necessary investigations.
Teju Babyface reveals his struggles as a comedian
Teju Babyface has admitted stand-up comedy was a struggle for him for so many years. He said, getting on stage was always a struggle and the audience didn't help matters as well. Here's his words to Saturday Beats
"It was always a struggle to be a comedian. You may not have seen the struggle but every time I got on stage, it was a constant struggle. I had to prove myself to the audience constantly at every performance. It was a constant struggle and there were times I had been called on stage and the applause at the best of time would be polite, at the worst of times it would be non-existent. If you think about it, I really did not look like a comedian. It was as if the audience did not believe I could make them laugh; so I always had to prove myself. There was a time that it did not matter because I really enjoyed doing it. But after a certain time, your inner man would call out to you and things like discontent would start to set in."
He told Saturday Beats that his conviction was further fuelled when he realised that he could never be the number one stand-up comedian in the industry. Babyface however emphasised that he would always remain a comedian.
"It occurred to me that I was never going to be the number one stand-up comedian. I would never forget that day. It occurred to me several times in my stand-up comedy career but there was a certain day I had a lucid moment after a particular performance. As I got off the stage, it occurred to me that I was not called to be a career stand-up comedian. It was just a stage through which I had to pass. I am not saying I am not a comedian because I will always be one but I am no longer a stand-up comedian. I like to use the example of Steve Harvey in the US. He did his last stand-up comedy show in Las Vegas in 2012 but he hosts the Steve Harvey show on television and radio, he has a children's show and he is also an author. He is a business magnate but he would always be a comedian. You cannot watch him and not laugh and it is the same thing with me. Either it is the Teju Babyface show or you are reading my book or listening to me speak; you will always laugh but I would not stand on stage like I used to do to tell jokes," the comedian said.
Update! Over 5,000 people sign petition to rescind the Mandela award and U.S visa given to Nigerian physiotherapist who abused a child with cerebral palsy
Over 5,000 people have signed the petition to rescind the Mandela award and U.S visa given to the physiotherapist who was caught on CCTV abusing a little girl with cerebral palsy. More information have been released online and the lady has been identified as Antonia Bisola Abayomi-ojo. The incident happened in June 2016.
She was arrested by the police in Nigeria and sanctioned by the board of physical therapists. However, she left the country in November 2016 after receiving the Mandela award to further her studies in Physiotherapy and enable her work with children in the U.S.
A lot of people have called for her to be brought back to Nigeria and made to face the full wrath of the law.
Update! 'Area Boys' in Oshodi cry out saying Mc Oluomo and Koko Zaria want to kill them after Hambuger's burial
After the burial of NURTW chieftain and politician Aro Rasaq Bello, AKA Hamburger in Oshodi, 'Area Boys' in the area took to the streets angrily to call out executives of the association, Mc Oluomo, Koko Zaria and other saying they want to kill them.
In this video, Adedigba Adepegba a.k.a Taloskibo spoke on behalf of his gang that 'we were 15, Mc Oluomo has killed 9, and they've said I'm the next on the list, please I don't want to die'. He went on to call on the state Governor, Ambode and APC National Leader, Bola Tinubu to all intervene on the matter before it gets out of hand.
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Lerwick is the friendly capital of the 100 islands and islets of the Shetland. The bustling, cosmopolitan seaport is the islands' only town, and its wonderful natural harbour is a joy to explore.
Until the 1600s, Leir Vik – Norse for a muddy bay – was little more than a few huts. However, conflict between the British and Dutch, whose fishing fleet fished for herrings off the islands, led to the building of a permanent settlement.[ReadMoreMob] This included Fort Charlotte, which once overlooked the harbour but has now been enclosed by the town following land reclamation.
Despite the wealth created by North Sea oil, modern Lerwick retains many fascinating small shops and historic buildings. Wandering along atmospheric Commercial Street is a delight, and the Böd of Gremista – a "fishing booth" built in 1780, is now a fascinating museum. The ground floor has the salt store and the kitchen, where herrings were hung to dry. Outside the town are the well preserved remains of the Broch of Clickimin, a small Bronze-Age settlement excavated in the last century.
Shetlands' Ancient Settlements
The Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse settlements in Shetland are one of the most important archaeological sites in Scotland.
Jarlshof is located at Sumburgh Head near the southern tip of mainland Shetland, and is an extraordinary site of complex ancient settlements which cover more than 4,000 years of human history. You will be amazed to find such a range of archaeological treasures in one place, including late Neolithic houses, a Bronze Age village, an Iron Age broch and wheelhouses, a Norse longhouse, a medieval farmstead and a 16th century laird's house.
RSPB Sumburgh Head
Visit these cliffs during the summer and you'll be privileged to witness the amazing spectacle of thousands of breeding seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, shags and fulmars. Sumburgh Head is also a great place to watch for whales and dolphins, particularly minke whales and orcas.
Shetland Ponies
Shetland's world-famous small ponies can be seen throughout the island. Appearing to roam wild, the ponies are owned and tended to by local crofters. They stand up to 42 inches, or 107 cms high at four years or older.
From the 1840s, Shetland ponies began to be used in British coal mines as new laws forbade the employment of women,
girls and, later, boys. Hardy, resilient and very strong for their size, the ponies made ideal substitutes as they were able to pass through low underground tunnels hauling truckloads of coal.
Cruises to Lerwick
Norwegian Fjords with National Day in Oslo
Departs: Liverpool • Tue 12 May 2020
Packed with a plethora of very special experiences, including a chance to be part of Norwegian National Day in Oslo, this is an immersive voyage of discovery to remember for years to come.
An overnight stay in Oslo affords ample time to experience the capital's traditional celebrations, including the colourful parades, events at the impressive Royal Palace, and much more.
Elsewhere, you'll cruise by the Olsen family home in Oslofjord and see Langfoss Waterfall from your ship; have a chance to explore historic Stavanger; and visit attraction-packed Bergen.
Scenic Scotland & Norway in Five Nights
Departs: Rosyth (Edinburgh) • Sat 23 May 2020
5 nights • Balmoral • L2010
Encompassing two beautiful countries, this short, yet spellbinding escape manages to pack into the highlights of picturesque waterways, islands and a former 'European Capital of Culture' into just five nights.
Enjoy a taste of Norway, with unforgettable scenic cruising by the mighty mountains and rock formations of size-restricted Lysefjord and time to uncover the contrasting sights of Stavanger.
The Scottish leg of your holiday includes opportunities to capture the unspoilt coastal scenes of the Shetlands; look out for native seabirds such as puffins and fulmars; and marvel at the Orkney's geological wonders.
Scenic Fjords of Norway
Departs: Liverpool • Wed 17 Jun 2020
8 nights • Black Watch • W2017
Visiting a trio of inspirational destinations, complemented by hours of unforgettable scenic cruising, you can uncover the diverse delights of breathtaking Norwegian fjords by ship, by rail and on foot.
Take in the attractions of Bergen – the Bryggen Wharf, Troldhaugen and Mount Fløyen funicular to name just a few; and seek out wonders including the Briksdal Glacier and Lovatnet Lake from Olden.
Cruise mighty Nordfjord and by Hornelen – Europe's highest sea cliff – en route to Flåm, starting point of the famous Flåmsbana Railway; and experience a very special diversion into the narrow, winding Nærøyfjord.
A Voyage to Remote Spitsbergen
Departs: Liverpool • Thu 25 Jun 2020
Take exploration to the next level with this enriching expedition and journey to Norway's northernmost regions in search of unique landscapes and fascinating isolated settlements.
Spend a week within the Arctic Circle, including two unforgettable days in Spitsbergen experiencing the stunning beauty, remarkable remoteness and fascinating history of Longyearbyen and Pyramiden.
You'll also visit Honningsvåg, gateway to the rugged North Cape; Tromsø, home to the iconic Arctic Cathedral and Mount Storsteinen; and even witness the mesmerising midnight sun.
Scottish Isles with a Taste of Norway
Departs: Rosyth (Edinburgh) • Tue 14 Jul 2020
During five days of unforgettable island exploration, unearth the treasures of Scotland's breathtaking remote archipelagos, from native wildlife and dramatic countryside to ancient sites and colourful waterfronts.
Encounter ponies and huge seabird colonies in the Shetlands; and take the chance to discover the Orkney's famous historic highlights, such as the Neolithic village of Skara Brae and the stones of Stenness and Brodgar.
In the Inner Hebrides, you can savour the natural wonders and centuries-old castles of the Isle of Skye; and see Tobermory's iconic harbour on the Isle of Mull, all before Stavanger offers a taste of Norway.
Isles of the UK
Departs: Dover • Wed 15 Jul 2020
9 nights • Boudicca • D2018
Experience the breathtaking scenery, ancient history and engrossing diversity of beautiful islands and two insightful cities, on this rewarding circumnavigation of the British Isles aboard
Visits to the rugged Scottish isles of Skye, the Orkneys and the Shetlands will present chances to uncover Neolithic villages; historic castles; fascinating wildlife and spellbinding natural landscapes.
Meanwhile, Invergordon awaits - gateway to the legendary waters of Loch Ness, while there's also chances to discover some of the highlights of Cornwall, such as the iconic Eden Project, and beautiful Guernsey.
Cruising the Fjords of Norway
Departs: Liverpool • Sat 18 Jul 2020
A classic, nine-night Fred. Olsen fjordland adventure, this cruise takes in a collection of enchanting destinations and spellbinding waterways to bring you culture, history and natural beauty in style.
Visits to Flåm, Ålesund, Olden and Bergen will provide plenty of highlights, including opportunities to ride the famous Flåmsbana Railway; capture views of Nordfjord from spectacular Loen Skylift; and more.
Your journeys between each port will be simply unforgettable. You'll divert into the narrow, size-restricted Nærøyfjord; sail deep into lush-green Nordfjord; and cruise by Hornelen, Europe's highest sea cliff.
Scottish Isles & the Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Departs: Liverpool • Wed 05 Aug 2020
With a mix of remote island exploration, unforgettable scenic cruising and chances to attend two iconic, internationally renowned events, this enriching journey presents Scotland at its diverse best.
Don't miss an opportunity to visit Edinburgh from Rosyth, to enjoy the Scottish capital's International Festival and experience the fantastic performances of the iconic Royal Military Tattoo live and in person.
There's opportunities to uncover historic sites, seabird havens and natural wonders in the Orkneys, Shetlands and on the Isle of Skye too; and see stunning sea stacks, beautiful bays and charming castles from aboard Black Watch.
Norway's Northern Archipelagos with Lofoten
Departs: Liverpool • Fri 25 Sep 2020
Savour the effortlessly alluring scenery and tranquillity of breathtaking islands in Northern Norway, with explorations of the rugged and remote Lofoten and Vesterålen archipelagos.
Visit Leknes, for fascinating Viking history and scenes of mountain peaks and beautiful beaches; and the unique 'Blue Town' of Sortland; and experience scenic cruising by picturesque Reine.
Elsewhere, you'll stop overnight in Tromsø, home of the iconic Arctic Cathedral and Mount Storsteinen; and sail past the Torghatten and Seven Sisters mountains aboard Black Watch.
Wintertime Fjords with Shetlands' Up Helly Aa
Departs: Southampton • Wed 20 Jan 2021
Making the most of a rare wintertime exploration of Norway's magical fjords, you'll enjoy a very special seasonal snapshot of inspirational landscapes and enchanting destinations.
Breathe in crisp, fresh air and savour spectacular scenes with a ride on the incredible Flåm Railway and Bergen's famous funicular; and enjoy scenic cruising between the islands and islets of Boknafjord.
After Norway, you'll sail south via the Shetland Islands for a unique experience – during an overnight stay in Lerwick, you'll catch all the parades and ceremonies of the unique Up Helly Aa Festival.


In car accidents nobody says, "You hit my car with your car!" We say, "You hit me!" Likewise, when we're playing a Tomb Raider game nobody says, "That guy shot Lara Croft", we say, "You shot me!" Or you bit me, drowned me, knocked me off a cliff, or impaled me on a rusty pipe. Lara goes through a lot. The point is, no matter how different we are from the character on the screen, we react in the moment as if the things that happen to her are happening to us. Even separated by a third-person perspective, we are Lara.
There's a community of cosplayers who specialize in portraying Lara Croft, even adopting her surname on social media. It's from these dedicated fans that the official Tomb Raider ambassadors were chosen, representing her at events like E3 in the build-up to the release of the next game in the series. Saylum Croft and Raymond Croft were two of those ambassadors this year and, to get the obvious out of the way, Raymond does not look like the traditional Lara.
"Lara Croft isn't a body type, she is a state of mind," Raymond says. "I met plenty of people who were so happy to see a male cosplaying as Lara, especially at an official Tomb Raider event. I also met a few people who have told me I inspired them to cosplay as Lara and other female characters which is a huge honor. To anyone who feels like they can't cosplay as Lara Croft because you feel you don't look like her, you can!"
Obviously, not everyone is so accepting of the idea of Raymond being one of the official faces of Lara at E3. Among the other cosplayers though, he's much admired for his hard work and the quality of his outfits and props. "He's one of my biggest inspirations and I'm so so proud of him," says Saylum. "He gets so much hate for cosplaying as Lara but he deals with it beautifully." She's very much of the opinion that anyone who wants to be Lara can. "It doesn't matter what your skin color, gender, weight, or height is. At the end of the day we're all just a bunch of nerds dressing up to have fun."
Lara's come a long way from her days as a pointy, polygonal action figure to become an icon for body positivity and representation. But while they mainly cosplay the modern version of the character, both Saylum and Raymond have similar memories of falling in love with her when they were five or six years old, back when Lara fought T-rexes without ever seeming to get dirty.
Nowadays, being covered in muck is basically a defining trait of hers, and one both Raymond and Saylum put a lot of effort into getting right. Raymond uses a mix of different kinds of make-up, including a Halloween brand called Zombie Dirt. "Sometimes I'll even go outside and wet some dirt and use real mud and dirt as well," he admits. "It's hard sometimes to give off a naturally dirty look."
Saylum puts a lot of effort into it too, and was once stopped in a shop by someone who genuinely thought she was hurt. "I don't actually roll in dirt or coffee grounds," she says, "I use a rubber-based paint and different techniques to create splatter and general muddy looks. Getting 'dirty' is kinda an art within itself. You can't just take paint and smear it on your body, it doesn't look realistic that way. I start with watered-down paint and a spray bottle for a base. Then I go in with a sponge and paint from the tube. I dab or wipe this in areas that I know my body would get dirtiest."
After she's grimed up her shoulders, elbows, chin, knees and so on she applies fake cuts using a red cream make-up and then layers blood on top of that. "Layers are really important when doing realistic dirt makeup!"
The other iconic thing about modern Lara is her bow. Raymond says he has a love/hate relationship with prop-making, that it's his favorite part of cosplay but also the hardest. He's made several bows, the current one modeled on the bow from Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a PVC bow he bought on Etsy then modified and repainted to get it looking as authentic as possible. "It was a fun prop to tackle," he says. "I've also made a bow from the trunk of a tree, as well as a stick bundle bow. When cosplaying as reboot Lara, the bow is definitely something you'll want to focus on."
Saylum puts a lot of effort into the little things, often details only she will notice, but she cares enough about the character to want to do her justice. "I personally find the hardest part to be making it realistic," she says. "I want to actually be able to move around and sit without worrying about my gear breaking or bending. Videogame logic says she can have 10 ammo pouches on her belt and a knife and a rope and that belt won't move an inch from off her hips. Trying to recreate that while at the same time being comfortable can be really difficult at times. My favorite thing to ask myself is 'how many pockets can I add while still making it exactly like my reference?' Pockets are a lifesaver on any cosplay."
Shadow of the Tomb Raider is only days away from release, and both Raymond and Saylum are excited about it. They cite the challenge tombs and the underwater areas as looking like highlights, but they're also very interested in what's coming for the story. "I'm also really excited to see Lara as a more fleshed-out character," says Raymond. There's definitely a sense among all the fans I've heard from that Rise of the Tomb Raider kept Lara on hold, and that the development they'd hoped for after her introduction in the 2013 reboot is more likely to happen now, in the hands of a different developer.
It would be nice if it did. Though they share nostalgia for the classic incarnation, the cosplayers and other fans who have dedicated themselves so thoroughly to new Lara have an infectious enthusiasm that's done more for my interest in Shadow of the Tomb Raider than any of its marketing. They've become her just like we all do when we play the games, and like her they deserve a win.


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Author: Pete Earley
Title: The Serial Killer Whisperer: How One Man's Tragedy Helped Unlock the Deadliest Secrets of the World's Most Terrifying Killers
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The Serial Killer Whisperer: How One Man's Tragedy Helped Unlock the Deadliest Secrets of the World's Most Terrifying Killers by Pete Earley
From New York Times bestselling author Pete Earley comes the true story of a young man who suffers a traumatic brain injury that renders him incapable of judging or feeling repulsion, and subsequently becomes the most trusted confidant of numerous imprisoned serial killers", Provided by publisher. Download The serial killer whisperer : how one man's tragedy helped unlock the deadliest secrets of the world's most terrifying killers Pete Earley. leave here couple of words about this book: Tags: Acoustic emission.
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The Serial Killer Whisperer takes listeners into the minds of murderers in a way that has never been done before-straight from a killer's thoughts. It is also an inspiring-albeit sometimes terrifying-tale of an American family whose idyllic life is shattered by a terrible accident and how healing and closure came to a tormented man in the most unlikely way: by connecting with monsters. Very interesting but definitely not for the squeamish. I grew up in Maryland and am praying i stayed away from that stand. Vera L. This was a great book. I was looking on the internet (as the book was being read to me) so I could see pictures of all the killers that were being mentioned. I was scared after listening to the book but maybe we should always have our guard up. ERICA LATOUR. This was one of the best books I have downloaded.
The Serial Killer Whisperer: How One Man's Tragedy Helped Unlock the Deadliest Secrets of the World's Most Terrifying Killers. From New York Times bestselling author Pete Earley-the strange but true story of how a young man's devastating brain injury gave him the unique ability to connect with the world's most terrifying criminals. Fifteen-year-old Tony Ciaglia had everything a teenager could want until he suffered a horrific head injury at summer camp. When he emerged from a coma, his right side was paralyzed, he had to relearn how to walk and talk, and he needed countless pills to control his emotions
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From New York Times bestselling author Pete Earley—the strange but true story of a man who suffers a traumatic brain injury and as a result is given the ability to converse with the world's most terrifying criminals. After suffering a horrific head injury, fifteen-year-old Tony Ciaglia discovered he could no longer control his emotions or social responses and found himself incapable of feeling disgust at the antisocial behavior of others. Eventually therapy and medication helped Tony largely overcome his emotional instability, and when his therapist suggested he develop a hobby, Tony acted on a whim and wrote to an imprisoned serial killer. To his astonishment, the killer wrote back. Tony's hobby eventually turned into a full-blown obsession, and soon he was corresponding with dozens of serial killers who revealed heinous details about their horrendous crimes—even those they'd never been convicted of. The killers opened up to Tony; they trusted him, considered him a friend. Unable to feel disgust at the revolting stories, Tony began to fear that the potential for killing without guilt lurked within him, and he became suicidal. Ultimately, Tony found redemption and purpose by helping law enforcement officials solve crimes his connection uncovered, and before long, investigators from around the country were calling on him for assistance with cold cases. The Serial Killer Whisperer is not only the story of how Tony learned to use his gift in the interest of justice, but it is also an inspiring—albeit sometimes terrifying—tale of healing and closure for a man who has struggled to lead a normal life.
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Definitely one of, if not the best true crime book I have ever read. Could not put it down. It's gruesome. My Aunt wants to borrow it and I'm hesitant. It's that gruesome. Another thing I noticed was I've read about a lot of the serial killers stories in this book. I read so much true crime. I recognize stories and serial killers. Even detectives in big cities, though out my reading history. Yikes lol. It's almost creepy. Fantastic book. I read a lot of reviews before I buy a book. And a couple people mentioned they couldn't get into the beginning. I don't understand that...it starts with the murder box. His post office box. And his writings to serial killers. Grabs you from the first paragraph. This was a fantastic book.
I was a little disappointed in this book. While I admire the accomplishments of this kid coming back from such a horrific accident, the book is more hype than fact. Yes he writes to serial killers and yes they answer him with some pretty gory details but........... there isn't a lot of helping victims families or solving unknown murders. He does start helping towards the end of the book with a few, but mostly this is a book giving the killers a platform and an audience to share their sickness. Some of it is a little unbelievable such as *spoiler alert* when they go to search for the killers trophies of his kills. They travel all that way, finally find the area and decide not to dig or look for them. Huh? Now there was something that really could have shed some light on unsolved cases, but no. They don't even do a search. I also cant believe any reputable doctors would encourage a kid to pursue such a pastime. Not very healthy at all. An interesting read if you want a little peek inside the sickness that makes these guys tick but overall not what I was expecting. More just a journal of a really unhealthy hobby. I'm sure a young man with such a determination to live and contribute could have been steered towards something a lot more beneficial to himself than making himself available to these predators. I mostly found the book sad.
watching to future
One of the most riveting and fascinating true crime books I have ever read. I also found the parts of the book dealing with Tony and his TBI highly interesting as well, as I knew very little about that type of injury.
It was amazing how these serial killers opened up to him, in detail, about their horrible crimes--which one would think they would never want to repeat to anyone.
Silly Dog
A real good read. This book is graphic in details of how serial killers committed their crimes. Well written and explained how the author became interested in serial killers and what they were thinking when murders were committed. I thoroughly enjoyed this book although some accounts by the killers was disgusting, terrifying and brought out anger in me.
Teonyo
I found this book difficult to read and way too graphic that is was down right uncomfortable to read. That detail was not necessary in this book unless you are writing ponography.
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Was choice of my crime book club. Awful book. Could not finish. Not written well and I could not understand the whole premise of what this family was doing.
For those interested in researching the psychology of serial killers, this is a great read. I think it's a very in depth and fresh perspective of a few serial killers and their crimes as they would speak to a peer not some shrink or police officer.
The written correspondence tells me the most, not only about the killers but the author as well. Great read!
Required reading for my graduate school Serial Murder class. It was definitely interesting and very, very captivating.
Serial Killers Up Close and Very Personal: My Death Row Interviews with the Most Dangerous Men on the Planet by Victoria Redstall
Serial Killers Up Close and Very Personal: My Death Row Interviews with the Most Dangerous Men on the Planet
Victoria Redstall
The Paradiso Files: Boston's Unknown Serial Killer by Timothy M. Burke
The Paradiso Files: Boston's Unknown Serial Killer
Timothy M. Burke
Zodiac Unmasked: The Identity of America's Most Elusive Serial Killer Revealed by Robert Graysmith
Zodiac Unmasked: The Identity of America's Most Elusive Serial Killer Revealed
Robert Graysmith
The Queen is Dead : A Story of Jarheads, Eggheads, Serial Killers and Bad Sex by Steven Zeeland,Mark Simpson
The Queen is Dead : A Story of Jarheads, Eggheads, Serial Killers and Bad Sex
Steven Zeeland,Mark Simpson
Criminal Shadows : Inside the Mind of the Serial Killer by David Canter
Criminal Shadows : Inside the Mind of the Serial Killer
Vulture: Profiling Sadistic Serial Killers by Deborah Schurman-Kauflin
Vulture: Profiling Sadistic Serial Killers
Deborah Schurman-Kauflin
Say Goodbye by Ann Marie Lee,Lincoln Hoppe,Lisa Gardner
Ann Marie Lee,Lincoln Hoppe,Lisa Gardner
Deadly Charm: The Story of a Deaf Serial Killer by Marie Vernon,McCay Vernon
Deadly Charm: The Story of a Deaf Serial Killer
Marie Vernon,McCay Vernon
The Cat With Seven Names by Christine Davenier,Tony Johnston
The Cat With Seven Names
Christine Davenier,Tony Johnston
Pandemic: The Terrifying Threat of the New Killer Plagues by Pete Moore
Pandemic: The Terrifying Threat of the New Killer Plagues
Pete Moore
To Die For: The Shocking True Story of Serial Killer Dana Sue Gray by Kathy Braidhill
To Die For: The Shocking True Story of Serial Killer Dana Sue Gray
Kathy Braidhill
Hard Girls: An unputdownable serial killer thriller by Martina Cole
Hard Girls: An unputdownable serial killer thriller


Assuming one is not under a rock, Canadian Hip-Hop superstar Drake released his double album Scorpion on June 29th. The highly anticipated project has been under a major microscope ever since he and Pusha T had their hip-hop beef exchange last month. Drake's "Duppy Freestyle" put Drake ahead…at least that's what we thought. Then Pusha drops "Story of Adidon". On Pusha T's "Story of Adidon" he exposes Drake saying he has a hidden son with former adult film star Sophie Brussaux. Since the infamous diss track, we all have been waiting to see what Drizzy would say in response about either Pusha T or the "alleged" son accusations. It should be noted that Drake did put out a written response on his social media confirming he has a son a day or two after "Story of Adidon" was released. After hearing the two tracks that these artists put out, no one is wanting to accept that. We want to hear everything via music. Everyone knows Drake has songs on his albums that are extra emotional. Well after streaming his album via Spotify the rumors are true. Drake does indeed have a son. On stand out tracks "Emotionless," "8 Out of 10" and "March 14," the former Degrassi star mentions his son. Thanks to Genius, we can break these lyrics down verse by verse.
On "March 14th" Drake's gives us what must be the day he found out he was a father.
He also confirms that his son Adonis is an October baby like he is.
I could post lyrics all night from that album. The pink elephant has been addressed in the room. But I do have one question. Is all this mention of his son genuine? Now I am not saying by any means that Drizzy does not have love for the child by any means. What I am saying is did Pusha T reveal force Drake to go back in the studio? After "Story of Adidon" Drake's reputation could have taken a major hit. And for a few days, it did. The allegations of being a "deadbeat dad" were scathing to say the least. For his brand, he had to. His next business move or venture could depend on it. Either way, Scorpion is a major success all across the board no matter what music streaming service you go to.


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Synopsys Delivers Automotive-Grade IP in TSMC 7-nm Process for ADAS Designs
DesignWare IP in FinFET Processes Adopted by More Than a Dozen Companies Designing ADAS and Autonomous Driving SoCs
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
Broad portfolio of controller and PHY IP in the 7-nm process includes LPDDR4X, MIPI CSI-2 and D-PHY, PCI Express 4.0, and security IP
IP solutions implement advanced automotive-grade design rules for TSMC 7-nm process to meet the reliability and 15-year automotive operation requirements
ISO 26262 ASIL Ready IP with safety packages, FMEDA reports, and safety manuals accelerates SoC-level functional safety assessments
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced delivery of automotive-grade DesignWare® Controller and PHY IP for TSMC's 7-nanometer (nm) FinFET process. The DesignWare LPDDR4x, MIPI CSI-2 and D-PHY, PCI Express® 4.0, and security IP implement advanced automotive design rules for TSMC 7-nm process to meet the stringent reliability and operation requirements of ADAS and autonomous driving system-on-chips (SoCs). The delivery of automotive-grade IP in TSMC's 7-nm process further extends Synopsys' broad portfolio of ISO 26262 ASIL Ready IP solutions in FinFET processes, which has been adopted by more than a dozen leading automotive companies. The IP meets stringent AEC-Q100 temperature requirements, delivering high reliability for automotive SoCs. In addition, the included automotive safety packages with Failure Modes, Effects, and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA) reports enable designers to save months of development effort and accelerate SoC-level functional safety assessments.
"TSMC's and Synopsys' long history of successful collaboration has enabled our mutual customers to benefit from the latest technology advancements to help them achieve their performance, power, and area goals," said Suk Lee, TSMC senior director of the Design Infrastructure Marketing Division. "Delivering automotive-grade DesignWare IP for TSMC's 7-nanometer FinFET process underscores Synopsys' continued commitment to providing designers with the quality IP necessary to meet their aggressive design goals and get products to market faster."
"Developing automotive-grade IP requires intensive knowledge and strict processes to ensure the IP meets stringent ISO 26262 functional safety and AEC-Q100 reliability standards," said John Koeter, vice president of marketing for IP at Synopsys. "Synopsys continues to make significant investments in developing automotive-qualified IP for the most advanced processes, such as TSMC's 7-nanometer, to help designers accelerate their SoC-level qualification effort for functional safety, reliability, and automotive quality."
Availability & Additional Resources
The automotive-grade DesignWare IP for LPDDR4X, MIPI CSI-2, MIPI D-PHY, and PCI Express 4.0 IP solutions in TSMC's 7-nm process are available now.
For more information, visit our automotive IP website.
About DesignWare IP
Synopsys is a leading provider of high-quality, silicon-proven IP solutions for SoC designs. The broad DesignWare IP portfolio includes logic libraries, embedded memories, embedded test, analog IP, wired and wireless interface IP, security IP, embedded processors and subsystems. To accelerate prototyping, software development and integration of IP into SoCs, Synopsys' IP Accelerated initiative offers IP prototyping kits, IP software development kits and IP subsystems. Synopsys' extensive investment in IP quality, comprehensive technical support and robust IP development methodology enable designers to reduce integration risk and accelerate time-to-market. For more information on DesignWare IP, visit https://www.synopsys.com/designware.
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the Silicon to Software™ partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every day. As the world's 15th largest software company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and is also growing its leadership in software security and quality solutions. Whether you're a system-on-chip (SoC) designer creating advanced semiconductors, or a software developer writing applications that require the highest security and quality, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver innovative, high-quality, secure products. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.
Editorial Contacts:
Norma Sengstock
norma@synopsys.com
SOURCE Synopsys, Inc.


Congrats to Brasilian Jesse Mendes who won the 2014 ASP Prime event in the Azores riding his board shaped by Matt "Mayhem" Biolos. This is Jesse's second 'QS win of the season and catapults him to 6th in the qualification ratings. Top 10 at the end of the season qualify for the World Tour. There's now four events left to go (Portugal, Brasil, Haleiwa and Sunset). Also congrats to New Zealand's Ricardo Christie who finished equal third riding his …Lost board. Check the official ASP update on the contest below + photos & video.
All photos and words from ASPWORLDTOUR.COM/Damien Poullenot.
Jesse Mendes (BRA), 21, has won the ASP Prime SATA Azores Pro pres. by Sumol, defeating Joan Duru (FRA), 25, in an exciting 35-minute final. Mendes also takes an early lead in the Portuguese Waves Series – Cascais Trophy, part of the ASP Qualification Series (QS). The three-event series that includes Azores, the Cascais Billabong Pro and the Moche Rip Curl Pro Peniche, and offers a bonus $50,000 to the overall winner.
Surfers turned on the crowds with an opening exchange right at the buzzer. Duru took off first, closely followed by Mendes, the advantage going to Mendes with a 7.50 against Duru's 6.17. The talented Brazilian, carrying momentum from his Semifinal performance, quickly backed it up with a 6.17 to take an early command of the Final.
The two hungry QS campaigners took the battle to the next level when the split a peak, Duru on the right, Mendes on the left, but, ultimately, both fell short of improving their situation. After a brief lull in action, the Brazilian added a 7.03 to put Duru in a difficult position. Not feeling the pressure, the Frenchman launched into a straight frontside air to try and reduce his requirement. In the meantime Mendes selected a beautiful wave on his forehand, nailing two big turns for an excellent 8.33 and solidifying his event victory.
In the first Semifinal, Mendes picked off great waves to start building a good scoreboard in the opening minutes, while Ricardo Christie (NZL), 25, wasted a few tries on waves offering no potential. The Kiwi eventually spotted a good lefthander and performed two big turns to bank a 7.50 and launch his campaign. Quickly backing it up with a 4.00, Christie tied the heat totals at 11.50. Mendes rapidly picked off a good left of his own, performing a critical turn under the lip for a 7.43 and the win. Christie placed equal thrid, collecting 4,225 ranking points in the process.


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February 09, 2012 Arts + Culture » Visual Art
Can't stop, won't stop
Lisa Lipton's new exhibition, Stop @ Forever, brings together trusted collaborators and musical moments from her varied art practice.
By Jaime Forsythe
Lisa Lipton's Stop @ Forever mixes music and art
Lisa Lipton is happy. When we meet, she's taking a break from a full day of installing her new exhibition, STOP @ forever, at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, a compilation of excerpts from her arsenal of performance pieces. She's also in the midst of a residency at the Gatekeeper's Lodge in Point Pleasant Park. "I feel really lucky," she says. "I feel like I'm going to blink and it's all going to fall away."
Luck may be part of it, but the local artist and musician has been also been working at top capacity for years, exhibiting over 20 performance and installation-based pieces across Canada and internationally, and completing residencies in Banff and Yellowknife. Lipton's work incorporates diverse elements, from dance to knitted sculpture, and tends to focus on creating a particular mood. One of her roles is that of gracious hostess. Whether she's facilitating a ballroom waltz, a baseball game or an evening of lounge music, viewers and participants will find themselves transported. Her project Window Ballet, which staged a theatrical narrative through the lit windows of a north end house, exemplifies a technique she thinks of as "living collage."
"Everything was placed somewhere for a reason," Lipton explains. "You put down the first character, and maybe you repeat them in a different way. You know where you started, and this allows for continuity."
STOP @ forever features an opening night performance that will bring together many of the musical moments from Lipton's work. "I chose pieces I felt confident in showcasing, ones I thought would be fun," she says. A number of talented folks will be appearing, including Victoria Parker, Laura Peek, Jess Lewis, Ross Burns, Ian Bent, Tim Dunn and her parents. When collaborating, Lipton says, "I'm feeling something, or aiming for a sensation that I've felt, and I give people a box of ideas that I'm working with. Now I've got this roster of really trusted collaborators. It's great." A new piece called The Living Room Series will also be premiering at the AGNS, and appears to involve drumming---the curious will have to show up to see.
Lipton first had the desire to play the drums as a child. When a proposal based around drumming was accepted for a Banff Centre for the Arts residency, Lipton says, "That's what really shot me forward. I said, OK, January first, here I go." On the first day of 2011, Lipton began BLAST BEATS, which involves learning to play the drums while researching the history and spirituality of the instrument. "I'm really interested in the idea of what roles you choose to play and put yourself in," she says. "What's the success rate if you devote yourself to something---where you see yourself in the end."
Finally realizing the drumming dream as an adult meant a rigourous routine: she practiced four hours a day for a year, letting up temporarily when she developed tendonitis. "I'm interested in the limitations of what you can do," she says. "I was a tree-planter, and I realized I was capable of a lot more than I thought I was, physically anyway." Her effort has paid off. "It took me forever to get Jay-Z's 'Empire State of Mind.' I wanted that beat so bad. And now I can play it."
Today, the drums are an integral part of her life. "I haven't been playing this week because of the install," she says, "and I feel a loss, like it hurts." As far as limitations go, Lipton's take is inspiring: "I pretty much believe that you can do anything you wanna do."
Lisa Lipton, Stop @ Forever, Opening Friday, February 10 at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, 1723 Hollis, Running to April 29
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Faith Memorial Baptist Church | What's Sunday Like Here?
We have some amazing Bible studies at 10 AM that you can join and get connected.
Our worship service starts at 11 AM, and generally we are out by around 12:30 PM.
Please dress as you feel comfortable. You will see some folks dressed in suits or dresses, and others in shorts and t-shirts. Whether you wear ties or tattoo sleeves, just make sure your heart is prepared to worship!
Our worship music is a diverse mix of traditional hymns and contemporary songs with some occasional gospel or Spanish choruses.
We love The Word here, so come ready to be challenged by powerful in-depth preaching!