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Salvation Army Working To Get Homeless Off The Streets During Life-Threatening Cold
By Dana Kozlov January 29, 2019 at 10:52 pm
Filed Under:Chicago, Chicago Weather, Deep Freeze Danger, homeless, Life-threatening cold, Salvation Army
CHICAGO (CBS) — Getting the city's most vulnerable to come out of the cold even with potentially life-threatening temperatures is a tough job.
CTA buses are on the move as mobile warming centers as part of Chicago's effort to help the homeless survive the cold, among other steps.
Richard Vargas knows it's a tough sell. But he and other Salvation Army workers are tirelessly braving the frigid cold trying to convince those living on the street to come inside .
Vargas finds many won't budge. So food, gloves and blankets are offered instead.
Usually Salvation Army crews don't do this type of outreach at night, but this weather leaves them no choice.
"We're going to beg them to come in and get warm," Major Nancy Powers with the Chicago Salvation Army said. "They can come here. They can go to any shelter that they choose. We will pick them up and deliver them wherever they want to be just to be safe and off the street."
Powers says the Salvation Army Freedom Center can handle 100 people if needed.
Darrick Phipps, 63, homeless since September, didn't hesitate.
"I needed this," he said. "To keep warm and keep from being afraid of dying in the cold because it can happen very easily."
Doctors say that's a very real risk. Frostbite can set in within 10 minutes. Hypothermia can take just two minutes.
"If they were wearing inappropriate clothing, for example if you're outside in a light jacket, you could probably freeze to death in an hour," said Rush University Medical Center Dr. Jassen Schiebout.
Vargas and other Salvation Army volunteers plan to be out on the street until 1 a.m. trying to help as many people as they can.
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We all have a journey. I've been fighting mine as a paralyzed person because it's felt so hard. I've been trying to tell God, this is too much for me. I kept thinking that he would make it easier because of my diligent prayers and the prayers of so many others in my life. And yet in many ways things just got harder. There were more visits to the ICU and more physical pain. There was more emotional turmoil and a deep depression. And I just couldn't understand why he was allowing these things to occur.
Suffering and affliction can bring about a desperation for God. I've learned things when I've suffered that I never would've learned when things were going along nicely. It's my most painful moments that make me desperate to hold on to Jesus and believe his words. I want to know him in a way I've never wanted to before. I thirst for a close relationship with him. When I feel the worst inside, I think about him grasping onto my arm as if I were hanging off the side of a cliff. It gives me comfort and peace.
There was a time in my life when I knew the truth about God but chose not to live according to it. I drank too much and got into dangerous relationships. Nothing could fill my empty soul. I finally reached out to a support group and was able to get sober for almost 3 years. That's when I began to reach out to God once again and sought the fellowship of Christians in a bible-based church. And if you know my story, you know that I fasted one day, fainted in my kitchen, and woke up paralyzed.
I have often questioned why this happened to me when I was on my road to recovery. My road to reconnect with God and people. Why such a tragedy? Why now? It seems like when I was on my way to getting my life fixed, it suddenly became broken. Snapped like the C4 vertebrae in my neck. In a split second – the blink of an eye – everything changed.
I have contemplated this idea of my life being broken during my "upswing" for a little over two years. I have come to this conclusion: Is my life really broken? Or am I being healed?
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You might not realize this, but your words are an inspiration to the care givers as well as to those who might be in a similar situation as yours.
So keep fighting the good fight and know that you have people praying for you and with you! It was sooo good to see you at church today!
Terri, the scriptures are ALIVE for you and you make them come alive for each one of us through your Blog. Thank you so much for your faith in Jesus and your humble and tender heart. I love you….one day…..
I feel your pain when you ask why this happened just when you were coming around to Him. Years ago I had a great job with a Fortune 100 company. I travelled overseas, was able to take my family to London and Rome, and – as a special treat – I arranged fir my wife to come along on a business trip to France, after which we spent a week in Paris, Versailles, etc.
I was a pillar in my church, gave a lot of my time and money and did a lot of people a lot of good.
Then came the layoffs, the bankruptcy, the foreclosure, and I really wanted to know…WHAT THE HELL?!?!?


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Mr. McLean has extensive public and capital market experience with a specific knowledge of China where he has worked for over 20 years. He is chairman of China based companies including China Food Company Plc, a manufacturer and seller of cooking and dipping sauces in China. He is also the chairman of Sorbic International Plc, a Chinese sorbate producer and distributor. In 2017 Mr. McLean chaired a report on corporate governance improvements between China and the UK for the British Embassy in Beijing and The Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Mr. McLean works closely with the City of London and led the Lord Mayor's Fintech business delegation to China in March 2019; he is also Acting Chair for the Institute of Directors (IoD) for the City.
Mr. McLean was on the board of CBBC (China Britain Business Council) for 8 years until 2019 and in March 2021, he was appointed as the Senior Advisor to CCCUK (China Chamber of Commerce in the UK) to continue to contribute to the promotion of UK/China trade.
In 2007 Mr. McLean joined the board of Humberts plc (now Chesterton), the estate agent, and became its executive chairman to lead its rescue and ultimate disposal. Prior to this, he carried out a strategic review for Gamma Holdings NV of their UK textile, wallpaper, retail and brand companies, including Sanderson and William Morris, and as the CEO he successfully implemented the turnaround and disposal plan. Along with operations in Australasia, America and Canada, Sanderson established global trading partnerships in China and Japan, which included the setting-up of a manufacturing joint venture, brand licensing agreements and numerous retail franchises.
In the nineties, Mr. McLean was Finance Director and then Managing Director of ICS, the UK logistics business and co-led a management buy-out of the company with 3i, prior to its successful disposal to Hays plc. In the eighties, he was Finance Director of a listed Investment Trust which held investments in Europe and America. Mr. McLean is a Chartered Accountant and was previously with Coopers & Lybrand (now PwC) in both London and New York.
In addition to these roles, Mr. McLean was a member of the Council of the international charity, VSO (Voluntary Services Overseas) and was chairman of VSO China. More recently in 2018, Mr. McLean became Chair of the leading UK national charity, Carers Trust which works to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems. In May 2021, Mr McLean joined the board of a newly established Fund: The Princess Royal Respite Fund for Carers. He also sits on the Lord Mayor's Charity Appeal Board and heads up their China relations.
In the 2014 New Year's Honours list, Mr. McLean was honoured with an OBE for services to British business interests and the development of civil society in China. He resides in the UK.
Luo Peng
Mr. Luo Peng is a Chinese entrepreneur who is at the forefront of the digital economy. Mr. Luo currently serves as the chairman and founder of Fubao Group as well as holding a number of executive and non-executive directorships in various companies and organisations. Fubao Group is a diversified investment group which has investments across multiple sectors including industrial big data, education and training, and traditional Chinese culture. Fubao Group adopts a capital-driven approach to the education sector and is committed to introducing a successful international schooling experience, establishing and improving the communication and connection between education and vocational training as well as improving the teaching quality and attractiveness of vocational education institutions. Fubao Group's vision is to create a new global education ecosystem by utilising its knowledge of the digital economy which removes geographical distances and helps to break down cultural and linguistic barriers.
Prior to forming Fubao Group, Mr. Lao worked for Truck Alliances, serving as Truck Alliances' chief operating officer and chief executive officer, where he helped to create China's largest online highway logistics information platform. In 2017, Truck Alliances merged with another unicorn (a privately held startup company valued at over $1 billion) to form the Man Gang Group, currently valued at more than $6 billion. Man Gang Group is ranked as one of China's top ten leading companies within the digital economy, as its shareholders include Softbank, Google, Sequoia, Hillhouse Capital Group, and the World Bank.
Mr. Luo's career has been repeatedly recognised by the Chinese authorities and business communities. In 2018, Mr. Luo was invited to be a member of the Expert Advisory Committee of the Fourth Global Big Data Expo and was awarded the Private Entrepreneur Medal of Guizhou Province. In 2017, he served on the panel of judges for the China International Big data contest. In 2016, he won the Tsinghua University 'top ten management innovation thinkers and practitioners' title.
Mr. Luo has also held social positions such as the representative of the National People's Congress and the executive committee of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce.
Mr. Luo graduated from the Department of Civil Engineering of Southwest Jiaotong University in 1997 with a first-class honour's degree in engineering. He currently lives in China.
Zhang Xiaojun (known as Jeff)
Mr. Zhang has led and was responsible for management of funds, investment and financing services and government liaison for investment into industry specific targets. He is the chief executive officer of Starcrest Education Management Company Ltd which has invested in education projects both within and outside China. During 2016 and 2017 he was the chief executive officer of First Capital Fund Management Limited, which is a private equity fund focusing on investment in the education sector and a subsidiary of the China First Capital Group Limited (Hong Kong Stock Code: 1269). In 2017, he accomplished a private investment in public equity (PIPE) deal of approximately AUD 95.6 million in G8 Education Limited, the largest kindergarten chain in Australia. He worked at CITIC International Assets Management and CITIC YBN Capital during the period between 2006 and 2016. He later worked for Henan Management Henan Agricultural Development Investment Fund, one of the early industry specific funds established in China, as the general manager. He was also deeply involved in the establishment of seed funds under the Chongqing Industry Investment Fund. Two seed funds focusing on cultural and agricultural industries were successfully established. One of the projects funded by the seed fund invested in www.zbj.com, a website that provides one-stop business services required for setting up and running an enterprise.
Mr. Zhang graduated from Shenzhen University in 1996 and completed a bachelor degree of business (banking and finance) from Monash University in 2002. He also obtained a masters degree of commerce in funds management from the University of New South Wales in 2002. He resides in the UK.
Professor Nicholas Petford DSc
Professor Petford is Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer of the University of Northampton, UK. He is a former Royal Society University Research Fellow and Fellow of Churchill College, Cambridge. A geologist by training, with a Doctor of Science (DSc) from the University of Liverpool, Professor Petford has worked in industry and on academic and commercial research projects throughout the world. He is currently a visiting professor at Macquarie University, Sydney and Communications University China in Beijing. He has an Honorary DSc from Amity University, India, and is a graduate of Harvard Business School.
Professor Petford is currently championing social enterprises and social entrepreneurship across the UK university sector and beyond. During his time as Vice Chancellor, the University of Northampton worked with partners such as Social Enterprise UK, Big Society Capital, Berenberg, Social Economy Alliance and UnLtd, an organisation that finds, funds and supports social enterprise and enterprises people with solutions that change society for the better. Professor Petford is a trustee of UnLtd. He has worked recently with the UK Cabinet Office to promote social value in procurement. The University of Northampton's overseas activities in this area include university partnership activities and collaborations with the British Council in South Korea, China, India, Egypt and Iraq. In 2017, under the leadership of Professor Petford, the University of Northampton was awarded the Social Enterprise Gold Mark in recognition of its excellence in a number of areas, including governance, business ethics, good business practice, social impact and financial transparency, and achieved a gold standard in the UK National Teaching Excellence Framework in recognition of its embedded approach to the involvement of students in research, scholarship and professional practice with strengths in community-based research and scholarship and sector-leading work on social enterprise.
Professor Petford has extensive experience serving on professional bodies at board level. He is former chair of the Northamptonshire Health and Wellbeing Board and served as board member of the Universities and Colleges Employers' Association. He is a Trustee of Silverstone University Technical College and Board Member of EdTech, in partnership with JISC and Emerge Education. He is a Fellow of the Geological Society and Royal Society of the Arts. He is also director of Fluvial Innovations Limited, a university spin-out company that manufactures and sells flood defence barriers. He currently resides in the UK.
Norman Cumming
Mr. Cumming is an experienced debt and equity market investment manager who has run global funds as well as serving on the investment committees of various organisations. He founded and led CR Global LLP, a global macro hedge fund investing across the world's bond and currency markets, between 2006 and 2020. He is a member of the investment committee of Clare College, Cambridges, and separately of that of the Cambridge University AC Pension Scheme; and a member of the investment advisory board of Stairway Partners LLC.
Prior to founding CR Global Mr. Cumming was a founding partner of Brinson Partners and worked there and at its successor investment management organisations, ultimately as Global Head of Fixed Income for UBS Global Asset Management. He was also a trustee and chairman of the investment committee of UnLtd, the Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs, and was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the investment of UnLtd's endowments across global equities, bonds, property and alternative assets. Mr. Cumming has also acted as a non-executive director of MetLife Assurance Ltd. Earlier in his career, he was a partner at Makinson Cowell advising blue chip companies on their relationships with investors He also worked at Shell International Petroleum Co. for six years and H.M. Treasury for four years.
Mr. Cumming graduated with a degree of 1st class honour in Economics from Clare College, Cambridge in 1977. He currently resides in the UK.
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Flushing's Riley Richard (left) fights with Grand Blanc's Blake Peterson for possession during last Wednesday's district semifinal at Flushing. Photo by Todd Boone FLUSHING – The Flushing boys' soccer team saw its season come to an end in a 5-0 loss to Grand Blanc in its Div. 1 district semifinals at home last Wednesday.
Flushing earned its spot in the semifinals with an 8-0 win over Flint, but was unable to keep pace with the Bobcats, who advanced on a 4-0 win over Swartz Creek in the opening round.
On the other end of the bracket, Lapeer defeated Carman-Ainsworth 4-0 to secure its place in the district final. Lapeer had a first-round bye, while Carman-Ainsworth made its way to the semifinals on a 2-1 win over Davison. The district title was ultimately handed to Grand Blanc after it defeated Lapeer 5-1 last Friday at Flushing.
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Klingons are recurring antagonists in the 1960s television series Star Trek: The Original Series, and have appeared in all five spin-off series, along with eight of the feature films. Initially intended to be antagonists for the crew of the USS Enterprise, the Klingons became a close ally of humanity and the United Federation of Planets in Star Trek: The Next Generation. In the 1990s series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine the United Federation of Planets briefly goes to war with the Klingons. Later in that series, the two join together with the Romulans to fight the Dominion.
As originally developed by screenwriter Gene L. Coon, Klingons were swarthy humanoids characterized mainly by prideful ruthlessness and brutality. Totalitarian, and with a martial society relying on slave labour, they reflected analogies with both Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. Although Cold War tensions are apparent in the characterization, Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry did not intend any explicit political parallels. With a greatly expanded budget for makeup and effects, the Klingons were completely redesigned in Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), acquiring ridged foreheads that created a continuity error not explained by Star Trek canon until 2005. In later films and in the spin-off series Star Trek: The Next Generation, the militaristic traits of the Klingons were bolstered by an increased sense of honour and strict warrior code similar to those of bushido.
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The way RCE works is it looks to see if the player was hardware coded for a specific region or if it is a multiregion player. DVD players have a processor very similar to your computer. While they do run programs as sophisticated as your computer it does execute coded instructions.
All DVD players have an internal memory register similar to those that have been in use since the beginning of the home computer. If your DVD palyer is set to one region one of these registers will always have the region code ID. For multi-region players the player's software can be set to a specific region code. When you put in a DVD to play it usually has a region code as part of the many files contained on a typical DVD. The DVD player compares this code on the disc with the one set in the register of the player. On some discs more than one region code may be present. For example, it is not uncommon for discs to have both region 2 (UK) and 4 (Australia) on the same disc.
When the disc is loaded the software compares the codes on the disc with the one set in the player's register. If they match all is well and you start to enjoy the disc. If they don't match the disc is rejected. Every DVD player manufacturer has to agree to set only one code in the register.
There are three common hacks or ways around this restriction. The first is to manually set the region code by means of a hidden menu or series of keystrokes. This can involve the installation of a special software chip or some other way to provide this function. Of course, this is illegal and will void your warrantee. This method is currently believed to be undetectable by the DVD software interaction between player and disc. Don't count on this. You can spend a few dollars on the chip or other modification but you can be sure the studios and DVD player manufacturers are spending millions on detection. Some players have rather undocumented ways to manually set the region code.
The second way is to set the region register to all seven possible codes: 1,2,3,4,5,6, and All. This way is easily detectable and is the focus of RCE. The last way is using zone switching to query the DVD for the list of acceptable region codes and set player's register to the first valid code located.
Since the primitive programming language of the DVD player is a lot like the old DOS batch file language it can be manipulated. Normally this language checks the codes and branches accordingly.
What Region is this player?
If Player Region = All, 6, 5, 4, 3, or 2 Then Display RCE message and stop.
If Player Region = 1 Then Go To Main Menu and playback normally.
If you manually set the region code (hack option one above) then when you set the player to region one the software sees this as okay and the disc will play. The software query would succeed. If hack option two, all zone setting, is used then the player query would pass but the disc query would fail because the check for region 6 occurs before checking for region one and while the disc says its region six the player reports region 1. This results in the display of the below screen. With zone switching the results are less predicable. If the disc has no region code as in RCE discs then it depends on how the modification sets the players region register. If it sets it to region one the disc will most likely work. If you just played a region 4 disc and then insert a RCE disc the register may still have 4 in the register and the disc will fail. A bit complicated but such hacks usually are.
If you are interested in a workaround for a specific player let me know. I cannot endorse such modifications but it is your warrantee.


One of the hidden gems of Chile is definitely Hotel Antumalal. Located in a secluded place that is separated from the urban area, the hotel is the perfect spot for those who want to enjoy Chile with a high class service. With many famous figures staying in this hotel already, from Queen Elizabeth to Neil Armstrong, the excellence of this hotel is definitely guaranteed.
Even from faraway, it is obvious that Hotel Antumalal by Jorge Elton is a luxurious place that is meant for its excellent service and design. The hotel itself is located up on the foot of a volcano that is located in Chile's Lake District, surrounded with the green trees and fresh green grass along with the small flower beds that are lined up properly at the end of the sections. Its location is also a strategic spot because the location gives a direct sea of the river in Chile, making it the perfect hideout for those who want an undisturbed vacation. Chile's river, mountains, the clear blue sky – everything can be seen from this hotel.
Having such strategic spot, of course the hotel makes sure that they can "exploit" the scenery and fuses it with the design of the hotel; and it works. The bedroom is painted with the natural scenery that can be seen from the huge windows placed right on the right side of the bed. This way, the guests can lie down on the simple white bed while staring at the outside scenery while the mini fireplace attached inside the wooden wall is lit. Everywhere in this hotel is surrounded with glass wall, from the meeting room that is decked with soft blue chairs to the living room where the white sofa decked with colorful pillows is attached to the glass wall. Even a section next to the round swimming pool has glass walls. Everywhere of the hotel is painted with the scenery of Chile.
As it can be seen, the hotel literally merges with the scenery outside. By putting glass walls everywhere in the hotel, the hotel does not have to be decorated because of the scenery that "decorates" the hotel already. This way, the guests can enjoy the modern and elegant design of the hotel and the outside scenery at the same time. I think this is enough reason for one to visit the hotel. Who would not want to enjoy two things in luxurious hotels such as the refined Hotel Antumalal by Jorge Elton at the same time?


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A diverse group of companies have increased dividend payments in recent months, often to bolster investors' confidence in their overall business prospects. Here are companies increasing dividends with a bullish or better outlook indicating a buy rating.
Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) operates as a healthcare services company that provides pharmaceutical and medical products and services. The company operates in two segments, Pharmaceutical and Medical. CAH announced that its board of directors has approved a 10.5 percent increase in the company's quarterly dividend to$0.2375 per share, or $0.95 per share on an annualized basis. The regular dividend is payable on July 15 to shareholders of record on July 1. CAH has paid a $0.215 per share quarterly dividend since July 15, 2011. This is the 111th consecutive regular quarterly dividend. The new dividend yield is 2.22%. CAH has a 5-year average annual dividend growth of 21%. CAH has an equity summary score of 9.3 out of 10 for a VERY Bullish Outlook.
Domtar Corporation (UFS) engages in the design, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of fiber-based products in North America. The company operates in three segments: Pulp and Paper, Distribution, and Personal Care. UFS announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 29% increase to its quarterly dividend (from $0.35 to $0.45per share) on its common stock. The Board of Directors declared the dividend payable on July 16, 2012 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 15, 2012. The new dividend yield is 2.13%. UFS has increased its dividend 80% since 2010. UFS has an equity summary score of 8.6 out of 10 for a Bullish Outlook.
AMETEK, Inc. (AME) manufactures and sells electronic instruments and electromechanical devices in North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. The company operates in two segments, Electronic Instruments Group and Electromechanical Group.
AMETEK, Inc. (AME) announced its Board of Directors has declared a three-for-two stock split and approved a 50% increase in the quarterly cash dividend on its common stock. The three-for-two split of its common stock will result in the issuance of one additional common share for every two shares owned as of the record date. The new shares are payable on June 29, 2012, to shareholders of record on June 15, 2012. Any fractional shares resulting from the stock split will be paid in cash based on the closing market price of AME stock on the record date. By splitting its stock, AME expects to broaden the stock's marketability and improve its trading liquidity.
After reviewing the Company's strong financial position and future expectations, AME's Board of Directors also has decided to increase the quarterly common stock dividend 50%, to an indicated annual rate of $.36 per share ($.24 per share on a post-split basis). The Board of Directors declared the second quarter dividend of $.09 per share ($.06 per share on a post-split basis), payable on June 29, 2012 to shareholders of record on June 15, 2012. The new dividend yield is 0.72%. AME has a 5-year average annual dividend growth of 17%. AME has an equity summary score of 7.5 out of 10 for a Bullish Outlook.
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Q: Where is data written in a MySQL Cluster? I'm trying to set up a MySQL Cluster.
It has, 2 mysqld, 2 data nodes and 1 management nodes.
My question is, when a insert query is made. Where is the data stored? Is it supposed to be stored in the mysqld and replicated into the data nodes. Or all storage is handled by the data nodes?

A: MySQL Cluster stores data in the Data Nodes (NDB storage engine).
The MySQL Server converts SQL to a native protocol and sends the request to the data nodes.
More explanations can be found here:
http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/mysql-cluster-basics.html
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Rugby World Cup 2019 – What does Japan have in store for the greatest of rugby tournaments?
September 23, 2019 By SIN Staff
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By Owen Kennedy
It's fair to say that the road to this year's Rugby World Cup in Japan has been tumultuous for the Irish. Our 2018 season was fantastic, with us winning the Six Nations grand slam and finally beating the All-Blacks at home on November 19th. Everything seemed to be going our way. And then it seems like everything has just come tumbling down at a record pace. Our 2019 Six Nations campaign was nothing short of disastrous, with us ending up third after embarrassing losses to both England and Wales, not to mention a very poor performance against Italy, which we were lucky to have won. The nerves of Irish fans haven't settled following these past three World Cup warm-up friendlies, where we faced a record loss against England. However, Ireland seemed to have woken up from whatever slumber they were under and put the pedal to the metal when we faced Wales, where they put on a champion's performance. However, many Irish fans are rightfully nervous about our upcoming performance in Japan, so what can we expect from the boys in green?
Starting off, we've been fortunate with the pool we've been given, facing off against Scotland, hosts Japan, Russia and Samoa. This is a relatively easy group, with Scotland posing the biggest threat to us in this pool. Our opening game with Scotland, September 22nd, will be our most testing game in the pool, but I have faith we'll pull through in this game. Coming out of the pools, we're facing either New Zealand or South Africa in the quarter finals, which is really undesirable for us. Both teams are two of the three favourites to go on and win the Webb Ellis Cup, the other being England. It's honestly a lot more desirable for us and the rest of the tournament to play against New Zealand over the Springboks. New Zealand's team can't absorb as many losses to their squad as South Africa can, giving us a chance to have a whittled down All-Blacks squad or to take out a few of their team ourselves. New Zealand also don't have a solidified starting 15, unlike every other team going into this competition. It's unlikely for us to win our quarter final game, god forbid we ever make it past one, but maybe we'll have a bit of divine intervention for once.
The big question is who's going to win it, however. I have no doubt in my mind that South Africa will be the champions this year. After winning the Rugby Championship earlier this year, South Africa have proved themselves to be lethal on the pitch. They're a lot more aware and switched on than any other team going into this tournament. They are a very physical squad, capable of running the ball efficiently, hard and fast. It's probably going to be New Zealand they face off in the final but considering New Zealand, as mentioned previously, don't have a solidified starting 15 or the ability to take big hits to their squad, South Africa are the big favourites to win it.
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Businesses need to embrace new modes of work and new types of workers. Here's how you can compete.
Today, the notion that all employees must come in to the office to do their jobs blows my mind. In a technology-driven world, employee productivity has never been higher, processes have never been more efficient, and identifying and solving customer problems 24/7 from anywhere in the world has never been easier.
Workers increasingly work remotely. Look at IBM: 40% of its employees don't go into the office.
Workers increasingly are their own bosses. By 2020, about half of non-governmental workers in the U.S. will be contract workers–not permanent, full-time employees.
Workers increasingly generate enormous value in smaller numbers. For example, when Facebook signed a $19 billion deal to buy WhatsApp, the hugely popular texting service counted 55 employees.
Behind these workplace shifts is the fact that individuals are empowered in ways never seen before. The same technology that allows a customer to compare prices, consult friends, and transact business at the frictionless speed of a smartphone app also liberates employees.
For workers and business leaders alike, the impact of these freedoms is profound. Where workers once spent their careers logging 40-hour weeks at one, two, or perhaps a half-dozen companies, today they're always on the move, always on the clock, and always thinking about their personal "brands." Faced with an increasingly transient workforce, business leaders must rethink how they organize, motivate and compensate their workers. Starting now.
To a certain extent, these shifts parallel ancient history. Humans were all foragers once, before the rise of agriculture split us into two basic camps: owners and workers.
Today, technology is rapidly blurring this dividing line as many workers return to a hunting-and-gathering existence. This time, however, humans are not foraging for meat and berries; we're searching for ideas, content, and services–in essence, anything that can be monetized. And instead of eating only what the landowner lets us keep or what the manufacturer pays by the hour, foragers today directly enjoy whatever value or wealth we create. Three distinct types of foragers will dominate the workforce of the future.
The first, and the largest, category comprises "contingent workers." These are freelancers, contractors, part-timers, and temps who forage for work from task to task, employer to employer. They tend to set their own hours and can work for multiple employers at once. Contingent workers already account for 30% of the U.S. workforce. And they create their own wealth. I still marvel at the vast numbers of people who are building careers off of services like Instagram and Facebook.
Another class of forager will coexist with contingent workers: the entrepreneur. Many people feel compelled to create, innovate, and explore, especially as the supply of full-time jobs diminishes in the age of automation. One recent global survey of 12,000 people found that more than two-thirds of young adults aspire to start their own businesses.
For businesses, the quantity of creative, innovative energy now at their disposal is intriguing and frightening. As technology continues to accelerate the rate of change, every business needs to think about harnessing this energy to reinvent itself again and again.
A third category of forager poses serious challenges for today's business leader. For all the entrepreneurial energy out there, the demand for skilled workers far outstrips the supply. Galloping automation has generated a big surplus of low-wage, low-skill workers, but many companies (even the most innovative ones) face a critical shortage of high-value, high-skill workers. I'm talking about workers whose jobs demand creativity, wisdom, judgment and empathy. To compete, businesses must teach their workers new skills. Continuously.
For today's business leader, overcoming this talent shortage is complicated by the fact that full-time employees are foraging for their own opportunities in their spare time–and it's never been easier to do. Senior and middle managers now promote their own "brands" as experts, movers and shakers whose added value transcends their current job. LinkedIn connects these workers to new opportunities at competitive firms, client companies, suppliers and other partners. Most workers consider themselves "in the market" for a new job virtually all the time.
Inevitably, competition for top talent will spike, but higher salaries alone won't win out. Skilled workers increasingly want to buttress their capabilities in order to continue maximizing their foraging opportunities. In response, business leaders will have to rely more on intrinsic motivations such as autonomy, challenge, mastery, camaraderie and a unifying sense of purpose.
The perennially successful companies share one key attribute: All have highly influential corporate cultures that infuse employees with a sense of purpose beyond profits. The cultures at these long-lasting companies can be described as almost cult-like–so strong that a new employee who doesn't fit is rejected. But when the workforce is largely nomadic, the glue that culture provides can come apart. When a workforce becomes a revolving door, the sense of "us" that is so vital to success is at risk, and so is the company's future.
As work becomes increasingly dispersed in time and space, and as customers and employees become more connected and empowered by technology, it will become more vital–and, yet, more difficult–to engage employees with a socially developed, common sense of purpose.
The future workplace calls for an entirely new breed of business leader–one whose first task each morning is to think hard about the company's mission, adapt it as needed and communicate it to a workforce whose face changes daily. The most important task for any business leader going forward is to cultivate and strengthen company culture.
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A throwaway joke to Sir Peter 'The Mad Butcher' Leitch at a Super Rugby promo about opening up a Mad Butcher store after he finished playing rugby ended up becoming a reality for former Crusader and Chiefs player, Dan Perrin.
Although made in jest, true to his word, many years later Dan and his wife Nikki opened their own Mad Butcher store in Nelson. Dan knows that he has used plenty of the skills he learned from rugby in the business where the couple employ 13 staff: "Having a good culture, a fun environment and being successful are all things I learned from rugby that I use in my own store. I like making sure the staff are rewarded. We have lots of fun in the store and do team bonding outside of the shop, but we all work damn hard.
"I treat it like I would a rugby team. You learn from coaching and being in a team how to manage people, and this is one of the hardest skills to learn. As we all know, people are a critical asset in a business like this and these are all things you learn in rugby, but probably don't appreciate at the time," Dan said.
The hooker, who only officially retired from club footy this year, has always been grateful that he had his butchery trade to fall back on. He hadn't always planned it that way, but a "kick up the backside" from his parents that helped him knuckle down and get his qualification.
Dan had wanted to have a year off after school, but his mum and dad were not having a bar of it. His parents cut out an advert from the local paper looking for a butchery apprentice at Walsh's Meats in Christchurch. They gave it to him and told him to call the shop, which he did. He started work at Walsh's two weeks later. Although he was oblivious to it at the time, taking on this new role proved to be a game-changing decision for his future.
The butcher – who reckons that his favourite bit of meat is scotch fillet, cooked hard and fast in the pan with a bit of salt and pepper – admits that over the years he has had to make some calculated decisions that were not always easy. "I want to encourage other players to take up the opportunities offered through the Personal Development Programme. Be open to different options, but have goals and targets. It is important post-rugby," said Dan.
"I had eight years of hanging out with thirty players a week, but I found out it is important to have a stable support network post-rugby. Don't be afraid to tap into your network both inside and outside of rugby. There are plenty of rugby supporters who are keen to help you, especially at promos. Make the most of rugby for networking and tapping into resources because you never know where they will lead and I am a living example of that."
Perrin grew up in Christchurch, playing rugby for New Brighton from the age of four. It was a club that the whole family was involved with. After attending intermediate school, which has since been demolished by the earthquakes, he attended Aranui High School with Ben Franks. The two front rowers were among the new intake of the Aranui High Rugby Academy, which Dan said he absolutely loved: "As a young fella having good people running the academy and being able to develop in that environment while studying at school was a dream come true."
Dan has been a hooker for his entire rugby career. He worked his way through the Canterbury age grades from U12s to U21s. After that, his first big decision-making process was ahead of him. When he made the Canterbury Academy, it had an abundance of hookers. Then an opportunity to move to Nelson came up, so had to decide what would be best for his career. He went to Nelson Bays, who were in the second division at the time. Despite this, there was word on the street that the Tasman Rugby Union was about to be formed. This was a deciding factor for him. Just prior to moving he had completed his butchery qualification at Walsh's Meats, so he knew he had a career if the move didn't work out.
Dan moved to Nelson on his own, not knowing anyone, but he had done his research on who was ahead of him in the rugby system. He credits this research as being critical. The fact that Tasman were about to join the NPC was also a door-opener for his professional career.
In Nelson, he started doing casual work at the freezing works, but ended up as a production manager at a sawmill due to the mill bosses being more rugby-friendly employers. Dan made the Nelson Bays team, finishing the season as their starting hooker. The following year Tasman formed and he was named in the squad.
He played 36 games for Tasman and spent two years in the wider training squad for the Crusaders, making his Super Rugby debut against the Hurricanes in Christchurch. Then the Chiefs and Bay of Plenty showed some interest in him, so once again a calculated decision was made to move north for more opportunities. The move paid off and he made his debut for the Chiefs against the Brumbies after being named in the Chiefs wider training group.
When Corey Flynn broke his arm, Dan got called back to the Crusaders, but the following year the Chiefs gave him a full contract. He didn't get a lot of game time due to Aled de Malmanche and Hika Elliot being ahead of him. He spent two years at the Chiefs while playing for Bay of Plenty.
In his third year with BOP, Dan needed shoulder surgery. With his house and partner being back in the South Island, it was time for another decision – where to from here? He was pushing close to 30 years old, so decided to retire from professional footy, move back to Nelson and focus on getting married to Nikki and starting a family.
He kept his hand in club footy as a player/coach and was still playing club rugby for Wanderers before finally hanging up the boots at the end of the 2017 season. He is now coaching the Tasman B team.
Upon his return to Nelson, Dan purchased a courier van and started his own business: "It was a lot of work with a lot of competition and I didn't feel it was going to help me achieve the goals I wanted. Through the club I was coaching/playing for an opportunity arose at Taylor's contracting in a manager's role so I jumped at the chance.
"It put me in pretty good stead for the coaching side, but it was easy to transfer the skills from my rugby days into other environments.
"My wife and I sat down and had a goal-setting session. I had met the Mad Butcher a few times through the Chiefs and in jest I had joked that I would open a store after rugby. My wife and I talked through the idea and contacted the Mad Butcher Company to ask about opening a shop in Nelson. We had never cold called like that before, but it was be the best phone call I have made. If we never had asked, it never would have happened.
"We were fortunate to have been careful and saved our money on the way through, but still needed to get some backing from the bank. We flew to Auckland, had a three-hour meeting with Michael Moreton from the Mad Butcher, and nine months after the meeting with him we were opening our own store in November 2014.
"It was the second-biggest store opening in Mad Butcher history at that time. I got up at 2am on opening day and got a phone call at 3am from the Mad Butcher himself giving me a little pep talk and saying that he would see me in a few hours."
Dan enjoyed the knowledge and expertise of a franchise environment with head office providing support and systems. He found it extremely helpful for planning, stock levels, gross profit and working out what margins they should be working towards.
There were plenty of stressful times, from the opening and being so busy, to plateauing out, to establishing a regular market share and working out stock levels.
Dan went the first six months without a day off, and as he and Nikki also had a new baby it was full-on in the Perrin household. "I thought rugby was hard, but this was next level!" said the father of two.
While setting up the store, he was given a tip about franchises that he found useful: "Swim with the tide and you will succeed, swim against the tide and you will drown." Clearly the couple have swum with the tide as – three years on – Dan and Nikki now have a highly successful business, and he is very happy with how things are tracking.
Dan admits he is pretty busy, but wouldn't have it any other way. He is running a business, has a family and is also a resource coach for the Canterbury Academy. He says he finds coaching provides a good balance outside of work. As if all that isn't enough, he also does rugby commentary on Radio Sport and is pushing Sumo to let him have a crack on SKY: "Call me, Sumo. The phone is always on!" laughs the Nelson Mad Butcher.
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The Valentino Rockstud collection is a newer collection from the house of Valentino, whose designs typically feature floral motifs, bows, and all things feminine. This collection is a departure from their girly image and has started a new craze amongst fashionistas. Typically covered in studs with structured shapes, this collection is highly sought after. The Valentino Rockstud Medium Tote Bag features leather and pyramid stud detailing around the trim of the bag, flat handle straps, and a sophisticated trapeze shape. The signature Rockstud lock completes this look for something edgy yet still undeniable chic. Retail is $2395.
The exterior leather is clean and beautiful throughout with a few minor scuff marks to the sides. The handles have softened slightly and the hardware has light surface scratches. The interior lining is clean with light signs of use. Overall the bag is in very good condition.


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Enactus students form teams, and then, with the help of academic and business advisors, plan and execute projects addressed to local communities. Enactus teams create and implement long-term development strategies, both the team and ongoing initiatives, in order to bring a stable, long-lasting effects and operate "independently". Currently in the world there are over 1600 teams actively working.
Organization of team depends solely on students. The team can operate as students club, association etc. But it's not mandatory.
Active team needs to have: a Faculty Advisor (this function is an employee of the university), this function is an employee of the university (the role of one of the team members), and 10 active members (students). Within the university can operate only one team. Other aspects, such as the structure, or the division of responsibilities remain the sole responsibility of the students.
Every student, regardless of the direction or year of studies can at any time join the Enactus team at her/his university. Currently, the program involved 12 Polish universities. Each university may at any time during the academic year establish new Enactus team. Just a group of active and courageous students who want their actions to have a positive impact on the business environment is needed!


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INTERVIEW: Mïrändä
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Hi Miranda, welcome to VENTS! How have you been?
Hey, thank you! I've been great. I've recently gotten super into the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen videos. Claire Saffitz is an angel.
Can you talk to us more about your latest single "Formula"?
Formula is a playful commentary on modern day pop music that lives within the constraints of the genre while simultaneously breaking free of it.
One of the appeals of pop is that it is so formulaic and effortless to listen to but I want to explore its limits lyrically, in production, and through song arrangement. When writing Formula I was inspired by both Charlie Puth and Poppy – two artists I don't think have ever been mentioned in the same sentence.
My hope is that Formula fulfills all of the elements we crave in a catchy pop song while also challenging the listener.
Did any event in particular inspire you to write this song?
I had previously written a song called I Am Art that switched time signatures and didn't follow the structure of your typical pop track. People felt challenged by it, while I was excited about exploring new territory. I didn't like the idea that I had to stay within the constraints of a genre. Writing a catchy song was the furthest thing from my mind while creating I Am Art. The songwriting process itself had been cathartic and deeply personal. I wrote Formula as a response to this experience.
Any plans to release a video for the single?
There won't be a music video for Formula but we released a 30 second teaser video and one of my wonderful listeners threw this full-length visual together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC2-4lcRi70
However, the next single will have a music video, which I am wildly excited about.
How was the recording and writing process?
It was a lot of fun. This song has such a clean, bubbly and beachy production style and feels unlike anything else I've released. I experimented with a bunch of new plugins, and I actually got to engineer while my dad played guitar on the track! Usually the roles are reversed.
Lyrically, the first thing that came to me was the chorus: "Formulalalalala, drink it up it's good for ya". Then I thought "Hey! That's kind of fun and creepy! I'm gonna use 'baby' wordplay throughout the verses and turn this song into an elaborate, almost sinister nursery rhyme!"
What role does NYC play in your music?
Growing up in NYC I was surrounded by art, culture and creativity, which has definitely inspired my eclectic taste in music. I grew up listening to Celtic songs, hard rock and everything in between while I also played classical violin for 9 years and studied acting for 5. I think that my classical, Celtic and theatre backgrounds remain very present in my songwriting. I try to keep the process experimental and exciting for myself. I never really know what I'm making until it's complete.
I understand you are putting a series of singles – why this instead of a record?
I really believe that each of these 6 songs is worthy of "single" attention. It had been a while since I released something and instead of putting everything out there at once I loved the idea of a gradual EP release. When the idea for the tarot card cover art came to me, I loved it even more. Once all 6 songs are released, the project will be presented as a complete tarot card reading, which can be interpreted by the listener.
How did you come up with the idea of basing them on the tarot cards?
This past year learned a lot about tarot, magical energy, my own spirituality and the role that music plays in it. I wanted to honor that by selecting cards from The Major Arcana that I felt represented each song.
Any tentative release date or title in mind?
I've been referring to the full body of work as Formularcana. All six singles should be out by June of 2020 J
Any plans to hit the road?
Yes! I'm revamping my live show. In the past I've played out solo using a DJ-like setup, and now I'm adding a drummer and guitar player as well. Hopefully, by early next year, I'll have a small U.S. tour setup.
What else is happening next in Miranda's world?
This is the first time I've had the opportunity to explore the visual side of my music. When I hear music I experience synesthesia and photos and videos are a way for me to fully express my musical journey and my intention behind a song. I am so excited for my next release and for the music video that goes along with it.
Aside from music, I've decided to learn how to make my own ginger beer and ferment things and I think that will be a good time.
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Tertiary education in England is heavily skewed in favour of universities, but offers poor value for money for students and the economy, according to a critical report by the House of Lords.
The report by the Lords' economic affairs committee calls for immediate reform of the funding system and concludes that changes introduced in 2012 – when university fees were raised to £9,000 a year – have overbalanced funding for 18-year-olds towards universities while heaping debt on students.
The crossbench committee, which is chaired by Michael Forsyth, a former Conservative minister, is calling for "a new deal for post-school education funding which promotes all types of learning regardless of where or how it takes place".
Its report also backs the reintroduction of maintenance grants for disadvantaged students, and for a steep cut in the interest rates charged on student loans.
"The way we expect students to access higher and further education is deeply unfair. We must create a single system, including apprenticeships, that offers more choice and better value for money," Lord Forsyth said.
The Lords' intervention comes as the government is reviewing the funding of tertiary education, with ministers questioning the purpose of courses that appeared to offer little value to their graduates.
"It's not whether or not you offer creative arts, it's whether or not you offer creative arts that is truly competitive, so you are not putting on courses that are cheap to offer, that are threadbare and not as competitive as they could be," Sam Gyimah, the universities minister, said last week.
A recent report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies, which was commissioned by the Department for Education, found huge variations in the rewards earned by graduates. Those who studied economics or medicine earned 20% more than average several years after graduation.
The Lords' report criticises many parts of the higher education system, in particular arguing that the switch in funding towards tuition fees has incentivised universities to attract as many students as possible to maximise income.
Peers were also critical of the government's promotion of apprenticeships, saying the levy for these has merely encouraged rebadging of existing training or even courses such as MBAs as apprenticeships.
"The government's target of 3 million apprenticeships has prioritised quantity over quality, and should be scrapped. The lack of clear accountability for the delivery and quality of apprenticeships is unacceptable," the report says.
The report follows a series of hearings and evidence from more than 150 individuals and organisations. Members of the committee include Lord Turnbull, a former head of the civil service, and Lord Layard, emeritus professor of economics at the London School of Economics.
The report found evidence that while higher education funding for universities was at its highest level for 30 years, funding per student in further education has continued to fall.
"The gap in resources between further education and universities was described by one witness as 'quite staggering'," it says.
The way student loans is included in the UK national accounts was also criticised by the committee as being motivated mainly by a desire to keep the costs of the loans out of the government's deficit.
"The decision to switch almost all higher education funding to tuition fees hides the true cost of public spending on higher education," it concludes.
Because a substantial proportion of student loans will never be repaid after 30 years – an estimated loss of more than £8bn on loans made in 2017-18 alone – the committee noted that the cost will fall on taxpayers in 2047-48.
"It is unacceptable to expect future taxpayers to bear the brunt for funding today's students," the report says.


Rome was very much a male dominated society; so much so that in the Roman Republic a man could legally kill his wife or daughter if they questioned his authority.
Women were also kept out of positions of power. They were not allowed to be senators, governors, lawyers, judges or any of the other official positions involved in running the Roman Empire. Women were also not allowed to vote in elections.
Although it was extremely difficult, some women overcame the many obstacles put in their way and managed to obtain positions of influence. However, success usually resulted in a great deal of male hostility. This is illustrated by the way successful women are described by Roman historians. It is worth remembering that virtually everything we know about Roman women is seen through the eyes of men.
Probably the most influential woman in the Roman Empire was Livia. She had strong opinions about politics and after she married Emperor Augustus she was in a position to influence the way the empire was run. Some of the letters that the couple wrote to each other have survived, and they show the important role Livia played in shaping the Roman Empire.
Livia also managed to arrange for Tiberius, her son by an earlier marriage, to become emperor on the death of Augustus. Livia continued to exert power and after being criticised for taking control of the efforts to deal with a serious fire in Rome, she was forced into exile.
Agrippina the Younger, the wife of Emperor Claudius, was another woman who had a considerable influence over political decisions. After her husband's death she unofficially ruled the empire as her son Nero was too young and inexperienced to do so. Even when Nero was older, Agrippina still played an important role in running the empire. Nero resented her power and eventually had her murdered.
Cornelia Africana, the mother of Tiberius Gracchus and Gaius Gracchus, was another important figure in Roman history. She is said to have deliberately educated her two sons to be sympathetic to the plight of the poor. Even after her two sons had been murdered for their attempts to improve conditions for the plebeians, Cornelia continued to play an influential role in Roman politics.
Although denied voting rights, women were active in trying to persuade the government to adopt certain policies. For example, women marched on the Senate to insist that the government negotiate with Hannibal over the release of 8,000 Roman prisoners captured during the Punic War.
Women were also successful in business. Excavations at Pompeii have revealed details of Eumachia's very successful business making bricks. Eumachia made so much money that she was able to pay for several public buildings in Pompeii.
Another businesswoman, Melania, who lived in the 5th century AD, owned large farms in Italy, Africa, Spain, Gaul, Sicily and Britain. The size of her business is illustrated by the fact that she owned 24,000 slaves and had a yearly income of 12,000,000 sesterces.
Trajan, a very successful military commander, became emperor in AD 98. As Trajan spent most of his time in office fighting in foreign wars, his wife Pompeia Plotina played an important role in running the empire. When Plotina became empress she is reported to have told the Roman people as she entered her palace: "I wish to be the same sort of woman when I leave as I am on entering." Plotina was aware of how the previous emperors had been corrupted by the tremendous power they held and worked hard to prevent this happening to Trajan.
Pompeia Plotina, who had no children of her own, had grown very fond of Hadrian and he was a great help to her while her husband was away. When Trajan died in AD 117 he left a letter nominating Hadrian as Rome's next emperor. Many senators were against Hadrian holding this position. They claimed that Plotina had forged the letter in an attempt to keep herself in power. They also objected to a man with a foreign accent ruling the empire.
Women were also very active in the early days of the Christian movement. They hoped that Jesus Christ's views on equality would lead to changes in men's attitudes towards women. However, once the Christian Church became established, it soon became clear that the writings of Christians such as Paul of Tarsus would be used to justify male dominance.
In the later stages of the empire women were educated in schools. Although not encouraged in the same way as boys were, some girls managed to obtain a good education. Some went on to become teachers. Probably the most important of these was Hypatia, who taught philosophy, geometry, astronomy and algebra at Alexandria University. Hypatia also invented the astrolabe (an instrument that enabled the position of the stars, planets and the sun to be measured accurately), the planisphere (an apparatus for distilling water) and a hydroscope (an instrument for measuring the specific gravity of liquids).
Hypatia's success created hostility from men. She was also a pagan living in an empire that had now been converted to Christianity. In AD 415 a mob of Christians dragged her through the streets of Alexandria before torturing her to death.
(1) Cato the Elder, speech in the Roman Senate in 195 BC.
(2) In 42 BC a large group of women of Rome held a public meeting at the Forum. The main speech was made by Hortensia.
Why should we pay taxes when we do not share in the offices, honours, military commands, nor, in short, the government, for which you men fight between yourselves, with such harmful results?
Still more annoying is the woman who as soon as she sits down to dinner, talks about poets and poetry... professors, lawyers... can't get a word in... Wives shouldn't try to be public speakers... I myself can't stand a woman who can quote the rules of grammar... as if men cared about such things. If she has to correct somebody, let her correct her girl friends and leave her husband alone.
Women should keep quiet in church... If they want to find out anything they should ask their husbands at home... A man ought not to wear anything on his head in church, for he is the image of God and reflects God's glory... For man was not made from woman, but woman from man; and man was not created for women, but woman for man. That is why she ought to wear something upon her head to symbolise her subjection.
Men, especially writing in books, claim that women are fickle and unreliable, weak-hearted and lacking stamina... Read the histories of the emperors and the accounts of their lives and you will find that a very small number of the total... were good, upright, and constant... I assure you that for every good emperor, you will find ten very bad ones.
1. Roman women were not allowed to hold positions of power in the Roman Empire. What kind of reasons would Roman men have put forward for excluding women from these posts? Select a source from this unit that indicates that the author would have disagreed with the reasons put forward by Roman men. Explain why you think this writer developed these opinions.
2. Describe how attitudes toward the education of women changed during the Roman Empire. Would you describe these changes as "rapid" or "gradual"?
3. Nearly all the written primary sources that we have on the Roman Empire were produced by men. For hundreds of years, all the history books were also written by men. Christine de Pisari s book (source 5) is the earliest history book in existence that was written by a woman. How would the lack of sources produced by women affect the history books that have been written? Select passages from the sources to illustrate your answer.
4. Study sources 1 and 3. Explain how these sources show how people's ideas and attitudes are often related to their circumstances.


to the wood-turning, the wood carving and the sculpture of clay.
The passion of the paint(painting) came to me late and brutally, as a revelation.
stories. The some consisted of words, the others of forms and of colors.
the mystery or the afterlife, by some hidden door.
and not only reserved for an elite.
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Guest of Honour 2020 interview
Like all the previous Guests of Honour, London-based design couple Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien have had a busy time during their almost week-long residency. When we meet them, it is of course in their installation in the Entrance Hall – an installation that clearly and discreetly illustrates their sensual approach to design and the process that leads to the finished object.
"We got here with a few days to spare so we could help set up the installation. Everything has run smoothly and Stockholm has been very welcoming to us."
You have said that all objects have an inner beauty, so is it a designer's main job to interpret and convey this beauty to the wider world?
"Nipa and I have slightly different views about this question," replies Jonathan Levien. "I believe that inner beauty is achieved through my close relationship with the material and the technology I use. It's like the way a skilled chef understands how to create a good meal from the ingredients at their disposal. Both a designer and a chef must have a feel for the material we work with and an ability, through our knowledge of the craft, to let it find its natural form. That's how we convey the object's inner beauty!"
"I come from a part of the world where beauty also involves a kind of respect for the way, for example, that you make and serve a meal, all the rituals of everyday life. It's about an inner beauty that infuses all your daily tasks and about how you present yourself to the world," continues Nipa Doshi. "It's an attitude to life."
Your way of approaching the creative process is very sensual – how is that reflected in this exhibition and in your day job?
"As soon as you step within the walls of the installation, you encounter an overwhelming sense of calm," explains Nipa. "It's meant to feel almost like a church in Palermo or a temple. An architectural tranquility. We also prefer to show the whole process rather than just presenting the finished object, so people can understand all the work that lies behind it."
"For me, sensuality plays a major role. It is achieved through contrast, harmony and balance on several different levels," adds Jonathan. "In the exhibition, you move from one part of the space and see how the colors and the structure shift, and then there is the contrast between the rough exterior walls and the clean, soft interior."
We are in Stockholm and at the world's largest meeting place for Scandinavian design – what is the difference between Scandinavian design and design from the rest of the world?
"There's a strong design culture in Scandinavia," comments Nipa Doshi. "It's a constant presence. Like in Denmark, where you get a lift from a driver who uses Georg Jensen cutlery at home. Or in a little village, where you discover that every other house features Louis Poulsen lamps as part of the decor. Also, I think wellbeing, a sense of beauty and human warmth, and closeness to nature are all very typically Scandinavian, and that is reflected in your design. And now it has become increasingly international, with companies such as HAY and Kvadrat once again leading the world."
Nowadays, it is almost impossible to avoid talking about sustainability, climate awareness and the environment – what responsibility do architects and designers have in this respect?
"I see sustainability as an extremely broad area," answers Nipa. "It can be about keeping a local community alive and drawing on the skills they have and offering work in their own neighborhood. It's not just about material things. What Doshi Levien creates is meant to last a lifetime, so we kind of don't see ourselves as part of the consumer society. Our design process takes at least two years from start to finish and we carefully consider every tiny detail, so I would say that we've been working on sustainability for all of our 20 or so years together. Everything you see around us here in the exhibition has between 15 and 20 years under its belt and remains in production."
"Talking about the actual exhibition," Jonathan Levien interjects, "we set ourselves an absolute rule right from the beginning that all the materials should be recyclable. We took that extremely seriously. So we've managed to achieve a big event that makes a major impression and covers quite a large space, while having a minimal impact on the environment, because all the exhibition materials can be reused. I believe intelligent design can help towards a sustainable future. You just need to be aware, from the beginning of the projects you're working on, that things don't have to be particularly complicated."


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Q: Sql Server 2012 on Windows Server 2012 [ODBC_Driver_Manager]_Data_source_name_not_found_and_no_default_driver_specified Just moved Web App from windows server 2003 to 2012 R2 x64 and upgraded
MS SQL Server from 2000 to 2012. Web App is in Classic ASP (VB Script). It was working fine on the old server and some part of the application works fine here too. But for some part of the application it's getting error. The error happens when executing ADO.Command and ADODB.recordset with stored procedure and parameters.

80004005|[Microsoft][ODBC_Driver_Manager]_Data_source_name_not_found_and_no_default_driver_specified

This is the function which is blowing up;
Function GetOrders(pDate)
    dim storedProcedure, adoCommandObject,parameterObject,resultTable
    storedProcedure = 4
    set adoCommandObject = Server.CreateObject("ADODB.Command")
    adoCommandObject.ActiveConnection = "DRIVER={SQL Server};SERVER=SQLSRVR2012;Initial Catalog=mydb;User ID=readonlyUser;Password=readonlyUserPassword;"
    adoCommandObject.CommandText = "[dbo].[usp_Order_Get]"
    adoCommandObject.CommandType = storedProcedure
    set parameterObject = adoCommandObject.Parameters
    parameterObject.Append = adoCommandObject.CreateParameter("from", adVarchar,adParamInput,255,pDate)
    set resultTable =Server.CreateObject("ADODB.recordset")

    html = "No record found"
    Err.Clear
    on error resume next
        set resultTable = adoCommandObject.Execute
    if err.Number = 0 then
        if not resultTable.EOF then
            html="Html header..."
            while not resultTable.EOF
                html = html & "Html..."
            resultTable.MoveNext
            wend
            html = html
        end if
    Else
        set resultTable = nothing
        set adoCommandObject = nothing
        Response.Write "Error:"& Err.Description
        Response.End
    end if
    GetOrders=html
    set resultTable = nothing
    set adoCommandObject = nothing
End Function

This is the function which works with the same connection string;
Function GetOrders
Dim rs
set rs=Server.CreateObject("ADODB.recordset")
rs.Open "Select top * 1 from [dbo].[orders];", "DRIVER={SQL Server};SERVER=SQLSRVR2012;Initial Catalog=mydb;User ID=readonlyUser;Password=readonlyUserPassword;"
Dim html: html="No record found"
if not rs.eof then
    html = html & "Generate html...."
end if
rs.close
GetOrders=html
End Function

Note: On the old server it was using DSN in the connection string but on this new server I changed the connection string like above just to avoid DSN. Database mydb on SQL Server 2012 is running on 2005 compatibility mode.
IIS is 8.5.9600.16384. Enable 32 Bit Application is False for Application Pool and running as Integrated Mode.


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